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Hong Kong to ban smoking at all construction sites after deadly Tai Po fire
Hong Kong introduced legislative amendments in May 2026 to ban smoking on all construction sites following a fatal fire in Tai Po that killed 168 people.
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Amazon ends support for Kindle e-readers from 2012 and earlier starting May 20, 2026
Amazon stopped support for Kindle e-readers produced in 2012 and earlier on May 20, disabling new downloads and updates on those devices.
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EU Parliament doubles steel tariffs to 50% and cuts import quotas by 47%
On May 19, 2026, the European Parliament approved doubling tariffs on foreign steel imports to 50% and cutting tariff-free quotas by nearly half.
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Rolex raises gold watch prices again in 2026 amid strong demand from wealthy buyers
Rolex increased gold watch prices globally by 5% in June 2026 after a 6.2% rise in January due to strong demand among super-rich buyers.
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China issues new guidelines to classify and grade financial data for security
China issued Financial Information Service Data Classification and Grading Guidelines to regulate financial data security and management.
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China Condemns US Military Blacklisting of Chinese Firms Amid Rising Tensions
China condemned the US Pentagon’s June 13 update adding major firms to its military support list and warned of countermeasures if reversed.
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg admits AI workforce mistakes, pledges no major layoffs in 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged mistakes in AI restructuring and said no major layoffs are planned for the rest of 2026.
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FIFA's Infantino jokes 64-team World Cup could help Italy qualify for 2030
FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams might allow Italy to qualify after missing three editions.
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Jacob Misiorowski throws 104.5 mph fastest pitch by starter with 15 strikeouts in shutout
Jacob Misiorowski pitched a 9-inning shutout with 15 strikeouts and a 104.5 mph fastball, setting MLB records for a starter on June 12, 2026.
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Thousands protest and clash with police in Geneva ahead of 2026 G7 summit in France
About 7,000 to 20,000 protesters clashed with police in Geneva on June 14 ahead of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
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Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina Draw 1-1 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Opener in Toronto
Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina played to a 1-1 draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match in Toronto, with Canada earning its first-ever World Cup point.
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Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years for drone operation over North Korea
Seoul Central District Court sentenced Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years for ordering an October 2024 drone operation into North Korean airspace.
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Taiwan Opposition Vote to Impeach President Lai Falls Short in Parliament
Taiwan's opposition lawmakers failed to impeach President Lai Ching-te after the motion fell short of the required two-thirds vote in Parliament.
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Philippines likely to be involved in Taiwan conflict due to proximity, says Marcos Jr
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Philippines would likely be drawn into any Taiwan conflict due to geography and nearly 200,000 Filipinos in Taiwan.
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Analog Devices to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 Billion
Analog Devices agreed to buy Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion cash deal announced May 19, 2026.
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Taiwan accuses China of military actions as main cause of regional instability
Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai said China’s military drills create the greatest regional unease and called for equal dialogue with Beijing.
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Nigeria neutralises over 13,000 terrorists in past year, Tinubu says
Nigeria's military has neutralised more than 13,000 terrorists in the past year amid rising support from the US, President Bola Tinubu announced.
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Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing to visit China June 15-19 for talks with Xi Jinping
Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing will visit China from June 15 to 19 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders.
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China's central bank orders state-owned banks to cut interbank lending to manage liquidity
The People’s Bank of China directed large state-owned banks to reduce interbank lending to curb excess liquidity and align borrowing costs with policy rates.
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ILO adopts first binding global employment standards for gig economy workers
On June 12, 2026, the International Labour Organization adopted the first binding convention setting employment standards for gig economy workers worldwide.
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Alibaba bids $1.5 billion to acquire Chinese grocery delivery firm Pupu
Alibaba offers $1.5 billion to acquire Chinese grocery delivery company Pupu, surpassing rival bids amid industry consolidation.
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Google sues Chinese cybercrime group Outsider Enterprise for AI-driven scam campaign
Google sued Outsider Enterprise for a large AI-powered scam targeting Android users with millions of malicious texts and fake sites.
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Cross-border attacks on June 11-12 kill three and injure multiple near Ukraine-Russia border
Cross-border shelling and drone strikes on June 11-12 killed three and wounded over a dozen in Russia's Bryansk region and northern Ukraine's Sumy and Mykolaiv regions.
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US Lawmakers Urge Maintaining AI Leadership to Counter China in Congressional Hearing
US lawmakers held a hearing June 11 warning the US must lead the AI revolution and thwart China’s growing AI ambitions.