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Taiwan plans tighter export controls on AI chips to China to align with US rules
Taiwan is weighing stricter export controls on AI chip sales to China to match US restrictions and curb semiconductor smuggling.
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European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to 2.25% Amid Inflation Fueled by Iran War
The European Central Bank raised its main deposit rate by 0.25 points to 2.25% on June 11, citing inflation from the ongoing Iran conflict.
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China's May 2026 crude imports drop to lowest since 2017 amid Iran war supply disruptions
China's crude oil imports fell sharply in May 2026 to 7.8 million barrels per day, the lowest since 2017, as Iran war supply shocks cut flows at the Strait of Hormuz.
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China's May 2026 exports jump 19% led by AI hardware despite Middle East tensions
China's exports surged 19%-19.4% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by booming AI and semiconductor demand amid Middle East conflict.
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Spain and France Lead Hot Betting Market Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Kickoff
Spain and France are top favorites to win the expanded 2026 World Cup, with record global betting expected to exceed $50 billion.
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Elon Musk unveils SpaceX’s AI1 satellite and plans one million AI data center satellites
Elon Musk revealed detailed designs of SpaceX’s AI1 satellite and outlined plans to build one million AI data center satellites.
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Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung-ho confirm split after 14 years
Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation and actor Jung Kyung-ho confirmed their breakup after dating for 14 years, agencies said June 9.
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Global Nuclear Weapons Spending Hits Record $119 Billion in 2025
Nine nuclear-armed countries spent nearly $119 billion on nuclear arsenals in 2025, a 19-20% rise from 2024.
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GSK agrees to acquire US cancer biotech Nuvalent for $10.6 billion
GSK announced it will acquire Nuvalent, a US cancer biotech, for about $10.6 billion at a 40% premium.
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Israel and Iran Exchange Missile Strikes in June 7-8 Attacks Amid Trump Ceasefire Calls
Israel and Iran broke a ceasefire June 7-8, exchanging missile strikes, before agreeing to a one-week non-aggression pact brokered by Trump.
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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The ICC suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan pending disciplinary proceedings over sexual misconduct accusations.
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Google orders over three million TPU chips from Intel for 2028 production
Google has contracted Intel to produce more than three million TPU AI chips for delivery in 2028, boosting Intel shares in early trading.
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US adds Alibaba, BYD, Baidu and other Chinese tech firms to military blacklist
The US Department of Defense updated its blacklist on June 8, designating 80 Chinese companies including Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu as military-linked firms operating in the US.
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Hungarian parliament unanimously approves 40% pay cut for MPs starting July
Hungary’s parliament voted unanimously on June 8 to cut MPs’ base salaries by 40%, reducing monthly pay to about 3,690 euros before taxes from next month.
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Monster Hunter: World sales top 30 million units worldwide
Capcom's Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million copies globally, becoming the company's best-selling single title.
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Prada unveils NASA astronaut inner-layer ventilation garment for moon missions
On June 7, 2026, Prada revealed a new astronaut inner-layer garment made with Axiom Space for NASA's upcoming moon missions.
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China's passenger car sales fall 22% in May, eighth month of decline
China's passenger car sales dropped about 22.2% year-on-year in May 2026, marking eight consecutive months of declines amid weak domestic demand.
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US imposes visa restrictions on 100+ Nicaraguan officials after activist Brooklyn Rivera dies in custody
The US barred visas for over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives following the death of indigenous activist Brooklyn Rivera in government custody.
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Sega announces Crazy Taxi: World Tour for 2027 release on multiple platforms
Sega revealed Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a sequel to Crazy Taxi 3, coming in 2027 for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
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Apple unveils Siri AI with Google Gemini integration at WWDC 2026
Apple announced Siri AI, a major upgrade powered by Google Gemini, launching in beta this fall on select devices outside the EU and China.
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France and Germany end joint Future Combat Air System fighter jet project amid disputes
France and Germany have officially abandoned the joint Future Combat Air System fighter jet project over industrial disagreements.
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Metro 2039 announced for February 2027 with new story and leaked early content
Metro 2039 will launch in February 2027 on XSX|S, PC, and PS5 with a story set 25 years after nuclear war featuring a new protagonist.
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2026 FIFA World Cup faces heat and hurricane risks across US, Mexico, Canada venues
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting June 11 in the US, Mexico, and Canada, will face challenges from extreme heat and Atlantic hurricane season risks.
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China's Moonshot AI seeks $1-2B in funding to reach $30B valuation
Beijing-based Moonshot AI aims to raise up to $2 billion to boost its valuation to $30 billion amid rapid growth.