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Taiwan KMT Chair Zheng Liwen’s US Visit Draws Sharp Criticism and Controversy
Zheng Liwen led a US trip from June 1-16 to discuss Taiwan Strait peace, sparking DPP backlash and debate over her stance on China and Taiwan.
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Keiko Fujimori near victory in Peru’s presidential run-off with narrow lead
Keiko Fujimori holds a slim, likely unbeatable lead over Roberto Sanchez in Peru’s June 7 presidential run-off.
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Two passenger trains collide near Bialosliwie village in west-central Poland
Two passenger trains collided near Bialosliwie, Poland, on June 25, injuring two people and derailing some carriages.
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves Backs Andy Burnham as Next Prime Minister
Finance Minister Rachel Reeves publicly supports Andy Burnham for UK Prime Minister as Labour leadership contest looms.
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes off Iwate coast in northern Japan with no tsunami warning
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit off Japan’s Iwate coast June 25, causing minor injuries and train disruptions but no tsunami alert.
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China defends ethnic unity law with extraterritorial crackdown on separatism
China's Vice Justice Minister Hu Weilie defended a new ethnic unity law that allows action against overseas separatism ahead of its July enforcement.
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China detains two Japanese nationals over rare earth smuggling in Dalian
China detained two Japanese nationals in May in Dalian on suspicion of smuggling banned rare earth-related goods, Japan confirms.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Heckled at Okinawa WWII Memorial Over Pacifist Stance
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced heckling from protesters at an Okinawa World War II memorial event on June 23.
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China detains two Japanese nationals in Dalian over rare earth smuggling allegations
Chinese authorities detained two Japanese citizens in May 2026 for allegedly smuggling export-controlled rare earth products.
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North Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon and pledges naval nuclear expansion
North Korea commissioned the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon on June 23 and pledged rapid naval expansion and nuclear armament.
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Israeli soldiers kill two Lebanese civilians near Nabatieh al-Fawqa amid ceasefire tensions
On June 23, 2026, Israeli forces shot dead two Lebanese men clearing a road near Nabatieh al-Fawqa, sparking new cross-border tensions.
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US delivers four solar-powered Triton sea drones to Philippines for maritime surveillance
The US handed over four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous sea drones worth $13 million to the Philippine military on June 23, 2026.
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Russian Tu-160 Bombers Conduct 16-Hour Patrol Over Barents and Norwegian Seas
Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers flew a 16-hour patrol over neutral waters near Russia, Norway, and Finland, escorted by MiG-31 jets.
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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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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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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 Plans Nuclear-Armed Navy with New 10,000-Ton Missile Cruiser
Kim Jong Un ordered accelerated nuclear navy build-up and construction of a strategic missile cruiser.
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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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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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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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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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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.