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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.
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Thousands of Indonesian Security Forces Deployed as Students Protest Economic Policies in Jakarta
Indonesian authorities deployed more than 4,000 security personnel to manage student protests against economic policies in Jakarta on June 12.
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Taiwanese Financial Groups Post Record Profits in First Five Months of 2026
Taiwan’s Shin Kong, E.SUN, and Fubon financial groups reported record-high profits for January–May 2026 despite recent market volatility.
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Hong Kong proposes tax exemption on fund managers' performance fees to attract asset managers
Hong Kong government plans a bill to exempt alternative asset managers from taxes on carried interest, effective retroactively from April 2025.
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SpaceX’s $75 Billion IPO Spurs Chinese Space Startups Despite Technology Gap
SpaceX raised $75 billion in a record Nasdaq IPO on June 12, prompting seven Chinese space firms to pursue IPOs amid tech challenges.
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and Other Services Hit by Global Outage on June 12
Meta's social platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, experienced a worldwide outage affecting millions on June 12, 2026.
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Russia lifts Roblox ban after protests and platform’s child protection measures
Russia lifted its ban on the Roblox gaming platform following public complaints and new safety measures, officials said June 10-11, 2026.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Final Chapter 'Revelation' Set for Spring 2027 Release
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the final remake trilogy chapter, will launch worldwide in spring 2027 on all platforms.
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Beijing penalizes Hong Kong brokers in crackdown on cross-border investments
Beijing punished three Hong Kong online brokers for enabling unlicensed mainland Chinese trading, threatening HK$250 billion in assets.
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, 36, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 11, setting a new record for youngest female inductee.
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China arrests US scholar Min Zin on espionage suspicion at Kunming airport
Chinese authorities detained US citizen and Myanmar-born scholar Min Zin on June 3 in Yunnan for espionage suspicion.
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Thai King’s Eldest Daughter Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies After Over 3 Years in Coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest daughter of Thai King Vajiralongkorn, died June 11 after more than three years in a coma.
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International gold prices fall over 20% in 91 days, fastest bear market since 2008
Gold prices dropped more than 22% year-to-date, entering a bear market 91 days after peaking in March 2026 amid Fed rate hike fears and a stronger dollar.
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Italy to defend Billie Jean King Cup title against China in Shenzhen quarter-finals
Italy will face China in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals starting September 22 in Shenzhen.
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Sweden withdraws plan to lower criminal responsibility age to 13, proposes 14 instead
Sweden's government dropped its plan to cut the criminal responsibility age to 13 and will propose lowering it to 14 this summer due to parliamentary opposition.
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Beijing summons major Chinese e-commerce platforms over misleading ads before 618 festival
Beijing authorities summoned JD.com, Pinduoduo, Taobao, Douyin, and RedNote over misleading advertising ahead of the 618 shopping festival on June 11.
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Alibaba and JD.com shares fall sharply after Beijing warns on misleading price promotions
Shares of Alibaba and JD.com dropped sharply in Hong Kong after Beijing regulators reprimanded them over false price-cut promotions during the 618 shopping festival.
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Hong Kong arrests six in $20-25 million counterfeit 2026 World Cup merchandise bust
Hong Kong customs arrested six people and seized about 230,000 fake 2026 FIFA World Cup items valued at HK$156 million.
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China sanctions Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro over South China Sea remarks
China banned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering its territories and barred Chinese entities from dealings with them over critical remarks on June 11.
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The Elder Scrolls 6 progressing well; official reveal delayed for timing
Xbox's Matt Booty praised The Elder Scrolls 6 development but said the official reveal will wait for the right moment.