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Fernando Alonso expects tough farewell at 2026 Barcelona Formula One Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso anticipates the 2026 Barcelona GP as likely his last race at the circuit amid an uncertain future with Aston Martin.
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US SEC Proposes Eliminating Longstanding Equities Trade-Through Rule
The US SEC proposed removing the equities trade-through rule and a related regulation to simplify trading and reduce costs.
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2026 FIFA World Cup to begin June 11 with record 48 teams and high ticket prices
The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts June 11 in Mexico City featuring 48 teams across three countries and final tickets costing up to $10,000.
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Chinese Robotics Startups EngineAI and Dreame Technology Plan Hong Kong IPOs
EngineAI confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO while Dreame Technology considers listing next year, aiming to raise hundreds of millions.
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SpaceX IPO Draws Over $70 Billion in Retail Investor Orders Ahead of Pricing
SpaceX has attracted more than $70 billion in retail investor orders ahead of its planned IPO pricing on June 11, 2026.
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Gopuff and xAI launch AI-powered shopping assistant 'Go' for instant orders
Gopuff and SpaceX’s AI division xAI unveiled 'Go,' a conversational AI shopping assistant offering voice and visual instant ordering.
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AI Demand Drives US Memory Chip Prices to Triple, Pressuring Inflation
US memory chip prices have tripled over six months due to AI demand, adding 0.4 points to inflation and straining households.
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Iranian attack on Saudi tanker Sidr in Strait of Hormuz kills two Filipino sailors
Two Filipino sailors died when the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, 2026.
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Trump Suggests Renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' Amid US-Iran Conflict
US President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' on social media amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Jay Chou and JJ Lin Surprise Fans with Duet of 'It Rained That Day'
Jay Chou and JJ Lin performed an unexpected duet of Jay Chou’s new song 'It Rained That Day' to delight fans.
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Over 21,800 New and Returning Members Join Umno Through Rumah Bangsa Initiative
Umno registered 21,858 new and returning members, including former minister Mustapa Mohamed, via the Rumah Bangsa initiative by June 10, 2026.
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37-year-old woman loses nearly RM100,000 in Kuala Terengganu online job scam
A 37-year-old Kuala Terengganu housewife lost RM95,715 in an online job scam after responding to a Facebook ad in May.
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Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sales surge 15.3% in April 2026
Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales rose 15.3% year-on-year in April 2026, with wholesale and motor vehicle sales leading growth.
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White House to Host $60 Million UFC Cage Match for Trump’s 80th Birthday
The White House will hold a UFC cage match tournament on its South Lawn Sunday to mark Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
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Australia advances A$94 billion high-speed rail plan to ease housing crisis
Australia’s government moves forward with a A$94 billion high-speed rail network aimed at improving housing affordability.
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SpaceX excludes Chinese investors in IPO; OpenAI likely to follow suit
SpaceX barred mainland China and Hong Kong investors from its 2026-09-02 IPO; OpenAI plans similar restrictions for its 2026 offering.
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Fire erupts at Gebeng waste facility, 200 students evacuated
A fire broke out at a waste management facility in Gebeng, Kuantan, on June 12, 2026, prompting evacuations and firefighting efforts.
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NTT Global Data Centers Seeks $1 Billion to Fund US Expansion Projects
NTT Global Data Centers is raising at least $1 billion through equity sales to develop new US data centers.
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Mandai Wildlife Group opens new advanced animal hospital with CT scanner and specialized wards
Mandai Wildlife Group opened a new Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities in Singapore.
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Sony to host dual State of Play livestreams September 3 featuring Final Fantasy VII Revelation
Sony will hold two back-to-back State of Play livestreams on September 3, spotlighting PlayStation Studios and Asian games, with a focus on Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
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Sustainability Funds Blacklist SpaceX Over Risk Concerns Ahead of IPO
Some sustainability-focused fund managers are blacklisting SpaceX, citing risks tied to Elon Musk's control and company volatility ahead of its IPO.
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Donald Trump nominates Hung Cao as official U.S. Navy Secretary
On September 1, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Hung Cao, acting Navy Secretary and retired Navy Colonel, to be the official Secretary of the Navy.
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LA fire suspect sought AI-generated violent images before setting Palisades blaze
Jonathan Rinderknecht asked ChatGPT for violent AI images before allegedly igniting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
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Toronto cancels World Cup fan festival June 11 over severe weather risk
Toronto evacuated and cancelled its World Cup fan festival June 11 due to lightning and severe weather concerns during Mexico vs. South Africa opener.