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EU holds first talks with Taliban in Brussels on Afghan deportations
A Taliban delegation met EU officials in Brussels on June 23 to discuss deportations of Afghan nationals and consular matters.
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US Leads in Biotech Quality While China Dominates Clinical Trials, Survey Finds
A survey finds the US leads in biotech quality and commercialization, while China leads clinical development and supply chain.
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EU Parliament ECON committee approves framework for digital euro launch
The European Parliament’s ECON committee approved rules backing the digital euro, clearing a key step toward a 2029 launch.
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Over 5,300 people remain trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border
Human rights groups report more than 5,300 people detained in online scam centres controlled by Myanmar militias near the Thai border.
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Tencent negotiating exits from minority stakes in Japanese game studios including Marvelous
Tencent is negotiating the sale of minority stakes in several Japanese game studios, including Marvelous, amid a global portfolio review.
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Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to raise $900M in Hong Kong IPO
Momenta Global Ltd, backed by GM and Tencent, received Hong Kong Stock Exchange approval to launch a $900 million IPO ahead of a July listing.
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Five Eyes alliance warns AI will rapidly escalate cyberattack threats within months
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned on June 22 that advanced AI models will soon enable faster, larger, and more complex cyberattacks, urging urgent defensive action.
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Messi leads Golden Boot race with 5 goals at 2026 World Cup after group stage
Lionel Messi scored 5 goals to lead the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race after two matches, with Mbappe and Haaland close behind on 4 goals each.
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China’s fiscal deficit narrows 4.1% in early 2026 amid cautious spending
China’s fiscal deficit fell 4.1% in January-May 2026 to 3.16 trillion yuan as government spending declined and tax revenue rose.
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US and Iran reach preliminary peace deal with 60-day roadmap and oil sanction relief
The US and Iran agreed on a tentative peace deal featuring a 60-day roadmap and temporary sanction exemptions to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Sony Group plans $1 billion US dollar bond sale, its first in nearly 30 years
Sony Group announced plans to issue $1 billion in senior fixed-rate US dollar bonds with five- and ten-year maturities.
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China and India Discuss Steps Toward Normalizing Relations at BRICS Security Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian NSA Ajit Doval met in New Delhi to discuss gradual normalization of bilateral ties and border issues during BRICS talks.
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Spain Faces First Official 2026 Heatwave with Temperatures Above 44°C
Spain entered its first official heatwave of 2026 on June 21, with inland temperatures soaring above 40°C and severe alerts in several regions.
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North Korea unveils nuclear-armed navy and new warship construction plans
Kim Jong Un announced nuclear weapons will equip North Korea’s navy and ordered two new large warships built annually for five years.
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Hong Kong’s Lai Ka-ying joins China’s Shenzhou-23 mission to Tiangong space station
Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong’s first astronaut, launched aboard China’s Shenzhou-23 mission to Tiangong on May 24, 2026.
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2026 NPT Review Conference ends without consensus amid US-Iran disputes
The 2026 NPT Review Conference closed May 23 in New York without a final document after strong US-Iran clashes over nuclear issues.
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil sites including Novorossiysk port and Vladimir region station
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Novorossiysk oil terminal and Vladimir region pumping station in late May, causing fires and injuries.
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Austrian Director Sandra Wollner Wins Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes; Nepali Film Makes History
Sandra Wollner won the Un Certain Regard award at Cannes for Everytime, while Nepal’s first Cannes film earned the Jury Prize.
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Fire at Lucknow animation training center kills at least 14 people
A fire on June 22 in a Lucknow commercial building killed at least 14, mostly animation students, officials said.
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Chinese authorities launch probe into alleged formamide contamination in baby diapers
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and other agencies began investigating claims of formamide in baby diapers today.
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Thailand aims to raise economic growth potential to 3% by 2030
Thailand announced plans to increase its annual economic growth potential from 2.7% to 3.0% by 2030, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on June 22, 2026.
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Singapore Airlines to issue 1.5 billion yuan five-year offshore bond under $10B debt plan
Singapore Airlines mandated four banks to arrange a 1.5 billion yuan offshore bond issue, expected June 30, 2026, as part of its $10 billion debt program.
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Middle East, China, and Indonesia mitigate aluminium supply shock from Iran conflict
Middle Eastern smelters and Asian producers eased aluminium shortages caused by Iran war despite Strait of Hormuz closure on June 20, 2026.
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Three India-linked supertankers reappear near Strait of Hormuz amid oil spill off Pakistan coast
Three India-linked supertankers crossed the Gulf of Oman on June 21 amid disputed Strait of Hormuz closure and an oil spill reported on Pakistan’s coast.