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Uruguay's World Cup flight from Mexico to US delayed over paperwork issues
Uruguay's flight to Miami for their World Cup opener was delayed on June 14 due to missing paperwork, forcing a rescheduled departure several hours late.
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Singapore to launch OTC gold clearing system and central bank gold vaulting in 2026
Singapore will establish an OTC gold clearing system by year-end and introduce central bank gold vaulting services by October 2026.
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Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra monastery set ablaze amid Russian missile, drone attacks
Russian missile and drone strikes on June 15 set fire to Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery and left 140,000 without power.
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Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute goal earns Ivory Coast 1-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup opener
Amad Diallo scored a late winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group E opener on June 14 in Philadelphia.
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Sweden and Tunisia announce lineups for 2026 World Cup Group F opener
Sweden and Tunisia revealed their starting lineups for their Group F match today in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Belgium and Egypt Draw 1-1 in World Cup Group G Opener in Seattle
Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group G opener in Seattle on June 15, 2026.
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Saudi Arabia and Uruguay prepare for Group H opener at 2026 World Cup amid key changes
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay face off Monday in Miami in Group H opener after coaching and squad transitions for both teams.
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Four arrested over video showing abuse of Indonesian domestic helpers in Johor
Johor police arrested four suspects in Johor Bahru after a viral video showed abuse of three Indonesian domestic helpers.
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Sweden thrashes Tunisia 5-1 in 2026 World Cup Group F opener
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group F opener on June 14 in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Half of Singapore traffic accidents linked to drugs or etomidate from 2023-2025 were fatal
Between 2023 and 2025, Singapore recorded 38 traffic accidents involving suspected drug or etomidate use, with 19 resulting in fatalities.
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Arsenal clinches first Premier League title since 2004 after Man City draw
Arsenal secured the Premier League title on May 19, 2026, ending a 22-year wait after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth.
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Stellantis and Dongfeng form joint venture to build EVs in France
Stellantis and Dongfeng launched a Europe joint venture to assemble Dongfeng's Voyah EVs at Stellantis' Rennes plant in France.
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Malaysia's government expenditure realignment hits 50% of target, says Cabinet
Malaysia's government has achieved about half of its target in realigning operating expenditure across ministries, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
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Cape Verde hold Spain to 0-0 draw in their 2026 World Cup debut
Cape Verde played their first World Cup match on June 15, 2026, and earned a 0-0 draw against European champions Spain.
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Singapore’s Snow City Indoor Snow Centre to Close After 26 Years on Sept 30
Snow City, Singapore’s first indoor snow centre, will close after 26 years on September 30, 2026.
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Rapid Rail to introduce 26 new Kelana Jaya Line trains by 2031
Rapid Rail will replace all 26 Kelana Jaya Line trains with new sets fully operational by 2031.
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Modi gifts Meloni Melody toffee during Rome visit, video goes viral with 175M views
On May 19, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a packet of Melody toffee during his Rome visit.
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Tyra Banks sues Netflix over alleged defamatory editing in America's Next Top Model documentary
Tyra Banks filed a defamation lawsuit June 13 against Netflix over the 2026 documentary on America's Next Top Model.
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Singapore launches National AI Missions targeting aviation and key economic sectors
Singapore announced National AI Missions on May 20, starting with aviation, to boost connectivity, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance sectors.
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High Power Costs in Nagpur Limit Cooling Use During Extreme Summer Heat
Residents in Nagpur struggle to afford electricity amid soaring power costs despite grid upgrades ahead of peak summer heat.
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SoftBank’s $60 Billion Bet on OpenAI Spurs Internal and Market Worries
SoftBank has invested more than $60 billion in OpenAI since last year but faces internal and market concerns over its concentrated AI wager.
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Singapore study identifies blood markers predicting psychosis in at-risk Asian youth
Researchers in Singapore found blood protein biomarkers that predict psychosis development with 96% accuracy in at-risk youth.
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Singapore tycoon Ng Teck Lee faces 38 new charges in $72 million embezzlement case
Ng Teck Lee, caught after nearly 20 years on the run, was charged with 38 new offences linked to embezzling S$72 million.
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China confirms order for 200 Boeing aircraft amid rising air travel demand
China confirmed a deal to purchase 200 Boeing planes, marking the largest new Boeing order since 2017.