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Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Minister Nancy Shukri, dies at 65 in Kuala Lumpur
Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Minister Nancy Shukri, died at a Kuala Lumpur hospital on June 18, 2026, aged 65.
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Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after fog delays first round
Wyndham Clark set a course record and took a six-shot lead into the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after fog delayed play.
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Yann LeCun calls Elon Musk's xAI a failure and warns of AI industry bubble risk
Yann LeCun criticized Elon Musk's AI company xAI as a failure and warned of a potential AI industry bubble on June 18, 2026.
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Ismail Kartal returns as Fenerbahce head coach for fourth time on one-year deal
Fenerbahce appointed Ismail Kartal as head coach on a one-year contract, marking his fourth spell with the club.
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Germany Considers Reducing UN Funding After Losing Security Council Vote
Germany will review UN funding commitments following its failure to win a non-permanent Security Council seat for 2027–2028.
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Upko joins Gabungan Rakyat Sabah as sixth component party
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah unanimously accepted Upko as its sixth component party on June 18, 2026.
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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago with Bipartisan Attendance and Cultural Events
The Obama Presidential Center opened June 18, 2026, in Chicago, drawing bipartisan leaders and featuring star-studded performances.
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Malaysia to table Road Transport Bill with tougher measures on illegal racing and ‘tonto’ syndicates
Malaysia will table the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2025 on June 22 with new rules against illegal racing and crime syndicates disrupting enforcement.
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Evonik to cut 3,200 jobs worldwide by 2029 in extended restructuring plan
Evonik Industries will reduce its global workforce by about 3,200 jobs by 2029 amid restructuring and polyester business closure.
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Strait of Hormuz reopens as Persian Gulf oil exports near pre-war levels after US-Iran interim deal
The Strait of Hormuz reopened for commercial shipping following a US-Iran deal, allowing trapped oil tankers to resume exports and Gulf producers to raise output.
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Perodua cuts service maintenance parts and labour prices by up to 10% from June 19
Perodua will reduce prices for service maintenance parts and labour by up to 10% starting June 19, 2026, covering all models including its electric QV-E.
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Court of Appeal cuts Lim Guan Eng’s defamation damages against Muhyiddin to RM450,000
The Court of Appeal ruled Muhyiddin's defamatory statements against Lim Guan Eng merit RM450,000 damages, down from RM1.05 million awarded by the High Court.
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Johor launches Economic Transformation Plan targeting RM167.4 billion investment by 2030
Johor launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) on June 18, 2026, identifying 83 projects worth RM167.4 billion across eight key industries.
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Taiwan urges prompt US approval of $14 billion arms sale amid China tensions
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged the US to approve a $14 billion arms sale soon as Beijing steps up pressure on the island.
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Thailand Revives $30-$39 Billion Coast-to-Coast ‘Land Bridge’ Corridor Project
Thailand plans a $30-$39 billion logistics corridor linking deep-sea ports on opposite coasts to bypass the Strait of Malacca.
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Colombian fans in yellow dominate Mexico City ahead of World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca
Thousands of Colombian fans filled Mexico City and Estadio Azteca before Colombia's 3-1 World Cup win over Uzbekistan on June 17.
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Port Klang Third Terminal development advances with land issue nearing settlement
The Selangor government and federal agencies work to resolve land issues for Port Klang’s Third Terminal, aiming to start construction in 2026.
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France Leads World Cup 2026 Group Stage Rankings After First Round
After the first group stage round, France tops rankings following a 3-1 win over Senegal, with England second and Argentina third.
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South Korea’s KOSPI Index Tops 9000 Points for First Time, Market Cap Exceeds 80 Trillion Won
South Korea’s KOSPI index broke 9000 points on June 18, 2026, closing at 9063.84 amid strong chipmaker gains and foreign buying.
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1,336 candidates achieve perfect 4.0 CGPA in 2025 STPM examination
A record 1,336 candidates scored a perfect 4.0 CGPA in the 2025 STPM exam, marking a rise from the previous year.
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Final Fantasy 14 offers in-game rewards for Japanese residence tax donations to Shibuya Ward
Final Fantasy 14 players in Japan can earn exclusive in-game items by donating part of their residence tax to Shibuya Ward under the Furusato Nozei system.
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Mexico coach Aguirre says no more tolerance for nerves ahead of South Korea clash
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre warned his players there is no longer room for nerves as they prepare to face South Korea in the 2026 World Cup on June 18.
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Man charged over 2024 Bukit Timah Road crash involving speeding and school bus collision
Aaron Tan Yao Cong faces five charges after driving against traffic, speeding to 114 km/h and colliding with a bus and lamp post in 2024.
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Midjourney unveils full-body ultrasonic scanner, plans spa health centers by 2027
Midjourney announced its Midjourney Scanner, a 60-second full-body ultrasonic device, and plans to open a San Francisco spa featuring the technology by 2027.