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Switzerland to hold June 14 referendum on capping population at 10 million
Switzerland will vote June 14 on a referendum to constitutionally cap its population at 10 million, limiting immigration and impacting labor markets.
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NVIDIA partners with LG Group and SK Hynix to build AI factories and develop new AI memory
NVIDIA announced collaborations with LG Group and SK Hynix to create AI factories and co-develop next-generation AI memory technology.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung outlines policy goals at first anniversary press conference
President Lee Jae-myung held a press conference on June 8, 2026, reviewing his first year and announcing a major investment plan.
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South Korean singer IU faces online trolling over protest support demands
South Korean singer IU has been targeted with online trolling demanding she fund snacks for election protestors after a ballot shortage in Seoul.
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7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines, Killing Dozens and Triggering Tsunami Warnings
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit off Mindanao’s southern coast on June 8, killing 32-41 people and causing widespread damage and tsunami alerts.
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Xi Jinping to visit North Korea June 8-9 in first trip there since 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a two-day state visit to North Korea on June 8-9, his first since 2019, to strengthen bilateral ties and mark treaty anniversary.
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European leaders back Zelenskyy's call for direct ceasefire talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy proposed direct talks with Putin to secure a ceasefire; European leaders voiced support while Putin rejected the meeting.
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7-month-old Palestinian infant fatally shot by Israeli troops near Hebron
Israeli troops shot and killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby and wounded his family near Hebron on June 5, 2026.
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Belgian ex-diplomat Étienne Davignon dies before trial over Lumumba's 1961 assassination
Étienne Davignon, 93, died before facing trial for alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba.
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Spanish King Felipe VI to Attend World Cup Match in Mexico as Ties Improve
Spanish King Felipe VI will visit Mexico in June 2026 to attend a World Cup match between Spain and Uruguay in Guadalajara.
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Apple unveils iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, new Siri AI, and OS upgrades at WWDC 2026
Apple announced iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, a redesigned Siri powered by Google Gemini, and multiple software updates at WWDC 2026 yesterday.
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Japan Sets Three Conditions for Deploying Self-Defense Forces to Strait of Hormuz
Japan will send Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz only if a US-Iran ceasefire holds, communication with Iran is established, and threats in the area decrease.
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US-Iran hostilities escalate with drone and missile attacks near Strait of Hormuz and Kuwait airport
Iran attacked Kuwait airport on June 3, prompting US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian missile retaliation on US bases.
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EU Conservative Leader Urges Tougher Trade Policy Against China Ahead of Summit
Manfred Weber, head of the European People's Party, called for a stronger EU stance on China’s trade ahead of the June 18 summit.
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China tightens private fund oversight as South Korea acts to stabilize won
China strengthened rules on its private fund industry while South Korea launched measures to curb won’s decline amid market concerns.
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Bolivian police clash with protesters demanding President Paz's resignation
Police clashed with protesters June 6 near Santa Cruz during efforts to clear road blockades amid nationwide unrest.
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2026 World Cup opens in Mexico City with ceremony and Mexico vs South Africa match
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began June 11 with an opening ceremony and Mexico’s match against South Africa at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
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Israeli military intercepts two projectiles fired from Lebanon amid border clashes
On June 7, 2026, Israeli forces intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon after sirens sounded near Yiftah and Ramot Naftali.
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North Korea Reaffirms Nuclear Weapons Status Ahead of Xi Jinping's Visit
Kim Yo Jong declared North Korea's nuclear status irreversible and rejected US claims on denuclearization one day before Xi Jinping's summit visit.
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OpenAI plans major ChatGPT overhaul into 'superapp' ahead of potential IPO
OpenAI is revamping ChatGPT to integrate coding tools and AI agents as it prepares for a possible US IPO.
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China conducts maritime law enforcement east of Taiwan amid Japan-Philippines boundary talks
China's Ministry of Transport deployed vessels for maritime law enforcement east of Taiwan on June 6 amid Japan-Philippines talks overlapping the area.
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US $14 billion Taiwan arms sale remains under review as tensions persist
The $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan remains under internal review and has not been approved or paused, US Secretary of State Rubio said today.
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Kim Yo Jong affirms North Korea's irreversible nuclear status ahead of Xi Jinping visit
Kim Yo Jong declared North Korea’s nuclear-armed status irreversible and denied US claims of denuclearization agreement ahead of Xi Jinping’s June 8–9 visit.
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At least 12 wounded in Toledo shooting near Old West End Festival
On June 6, at least 12 people were shot near Toledo's Old West End Festival, with two in critical condition and no arrests yet.