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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.
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Iceland Resumes Commercial Whaling, Killing Two Fin Whales After Two-Year Pause
Iceland restarted commercial whaling in June 2026, killing two fin whales after halting hunts in 2024-25.
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SpaceX launches debut bond sale after record $85.7B IPO and reports $100.8B cash
SpaceX announced its first senior unsecured notes offering on June 22, following a June 12 IPO that raised $85.7 billion and reporting $100.8 billion cash on hand.
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China Imposes Export Controls on 10 US Firms, Bans 46 from Government Procurement
China on June 22 restricted exports to 10 US rare earth and defense companies and barred 46 from government procurement over US military blacklist actions.
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Egypt beats New Zealand 3-1 for first ever World Cup victory after 92 years
Egypt won its first World Cup match by beating New Zealand 3-1 in the 2026 group stage on June 22.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns After Local Election Losses, Sterling Weakens
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned amid political pressure after heavy Labour losses in May local elections, causing sterling to weaken [s1,s2].
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China adds 10 US rare earth and defense-linked firms to export control list
China banned dual-use exports to 10 US rare earth and defense-linked companies on June 22, 2026.
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China keeps loan prime rates steady for 13th month in June 2026
China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3.0% and 3.5% respectively in June 2026, marking 13 consecutive months without a change.
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Taiwan begins five-day Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise amid Chinese military activity
Taiwan launched a five-day military drill on June 22 to enhance rapid wartime readiness amid increasing Chinese air and naval presence near the island.
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France and Germany agree equal 40% stakes in defense firm KNDS ahead of IPO
France and Germany agreed to hold equal 40% stakes in European defense company KNDS before its planned IPO on July 13, 2026.
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Australia signs A$2.5 billion deal to sell advanced radar system to Canada
Australia signed a A$2.5 billion deal to sell its Over-the-Horizon Radar technology to Canada for Arctic surveillance today.
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Most Americans Oppose Iran War and Doubt Peace Deal as Trump Approval Falls to 34%
Polls show about 75% of Americans say the Iran war was not worth it amid low Trump approval and skepticism over peace deal.
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SK Hynix briefly surpasses Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable company
On June 22, 2026, SK Hynix's market value rose above Samsung Electronics, making it South Korea's top listed company for the first time since 2000.
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China adds 10 US firms to export control list, bans dual-use exports and government procurement
China placed 10 US entities on its export control list and banned government procurement from 46 US companies on June 22, 2026.
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Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Facility Injures Dozens, Causes Missing Persons
An explosion during startup at Qatar's Barzan gas supply facility injured 54, left 18 missing, and caused a fire now controlled.
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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon during US-Iran talks
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on June 20, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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Japan's Toto to invest 80 billion yen in semiconductor materials targeting 1-nanometer chips
Toto will invest 80 billion yen over five years to expand its semiconductor materials business focused on 1-nanometer chip technology.
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FIFA to institute hydration breaks, expanded VAR, and countdown timers at 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced new rules including mandatory hydration breaks, expanded VAR reviews, and countdown timers for time-wasting at the 2026 World Cup.
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Chinese regulators probe AI-driven stock rallies amid market overheating concerns
Chinese regulators are scrutinizing AI-fueled stock rallies and questioning companies and funds on business links and valuations.
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China urges Asia-Pacific trade cooperation amid rising protectionism at Suzhou APEC meeting
China called on 21 Asia-Pacific economies to deepen trade cooperation to counter rising protectionism during the May 22 APEC meeting in Suzhou.
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North Korea aired unauthorized 2026 World Cup highlights, then halted broadcasts
North Korea's state broadcaster KCTV aired unauthorized 2026 World Cup highlights from June 15 to 18 before stopping after exposure.
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US sanctions China's Hengli Group for Iranian oil purchases, Singapore unit shuts down
The US sanctioned Hengli Group and 40 shipping firms in April over Iranian oil, leading to Hengli’s Singapore trading unit closure in June.
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Investors shift from TSMC to MediaTek and Samsung amid strong AI sector gains
Investors are diversifying from TSMC to other AI-related tech firms as MediaTek and Samsung shares soar in 2026.
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US Intelligence Warns Netanyahu May Undermine US-Iran Lebanon Ceasefire with Military Actions
US intelligence warned Netanyahu may violate a US-Iran ceasefire by continuing Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.