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China Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan amid Japan-Philippines maritime talks
On June 1, 2026, China Coast Guard carried out law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan, protesting Japan-Philippines maritime boundary negotiations.
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South Korean singer Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged proxy pickup of psychotropic drugs
South Korean singer Psy and five others were referred to prosecutors over claims of proxy pickup of psychotropic medications from 2022 to 2025.
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EU agrees on new migrant deportation rules using third-country return hubs
On June 1, EU lawmakers and governments agreed to let member states deport migrants to third-country return hubs outside the bloc.
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Hong Kong democracy activists await verdict in national security trial over Tiananmen vigils
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung face up to 10 years on incitement charges in trial over Tiananmen Square vigils in Hong Kong.
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UK releases 1,500 pages on Peter Mandelson's controversial US ambassador appointment
The UK government released a second batch of documents June 1 exposing internal disputes over Peter Mandelson's US ambassador role amid Epstein ties.
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Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi rejects 'new militarism' claims, criticizes China's military growth
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi denied claims of 'new militarism' and condemned China’s military expansion at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2026.
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EU considers freezing Russian oil price cap amid Middle East war impacts
The EU is weighing a temporary freeze on the Russian oil price cap, currently $44.10 per barrel, ahead of a July 2026 review impacted by Middle East tensions.
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Trump and Netanyahu clash amid rising tensions over Israel-Lebanon conflict and US-Iran talks
US President Trump called Israeli PM Netanyahu 'effing crazy' during a tense June 1 call over Lebanon military actions amid Iranian protest.
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Iran declares full control over Strait of Hormuz, warns against navigation violations
Iran's military announced full control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned foreign ships and warships against violations or interference.
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China Deploys Coast Guard East of Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks
China’s Coast Guard patrolled waters east of Taiwan on June 1 in response to Japan and the Philippines starting maritime boundary talks there.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marks 2 years with defense and population initiatives
President Lai Ching-te marked his second year in office on May 20, highlighting defense, democracy, and new population policies.
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20 Years After Sidoarjo Mud Volcano Eruption, Survivors Seek Justice and Health Answers
Survivors marked the 20th anniversary of Indonesia’s Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster, calling for government action on health and compensation issues.
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Iran appoints Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as special envoy to China with broad authority
Iran named Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as special envoy to China on May 17 to coordinate bilateral relations.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Over Taiwan President Interview
China expelled New York Times reporter Vivian Wang in February over a December 2025 Taiwan president interview.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Vivian Wang Over Taiwan Interview; US Retaliates
China expelled NYT Beijing reporter Vivian Wang in February over a Taiwan interview; US revoked visa of a Chinese Xinhua journalist in retaliation in April.
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Taiwan KMT Chair Zheng Liwen visits US to promote peace amid cross-strait tensions
KMT Chair Zheng Liwen started a 16-day US visit on June 1 to meet officials and promote cross-strait peace amid Taiwan-China tensions.
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Former US CDC Head Says Ebola Outbreak Exposes Global Pandemic Unpreparedness
Tom Frieden warned the world is unprepared for the next pandemic amid an Ebola outbreak with 1,077 suspected cases.
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Japanese Study Finds Daily 10-Minute Lying Exercises Improve Balance and Flexibility
A Japanese research team developed a 10-minute daily lying-down exercise routine that enhances posture, flexibility, balance, and agility.
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Influencer Clavicular Gets Probation for Shooting Alligator in Florida Everglades
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, was sentenced to probation for a misdemeanor shooting of an alligator in the Everglades in March 2026.
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US Officials Ordered to Discard Chinese-Issued Items Before Leaving Beijing
US officials and reporters discarded burner phones and credentials from China before departing Beijing after a summit with President Xi Jinping.
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Colombia's presidential runoff set for June 21 between Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda
Colombia will hold a runoff election June 21 after far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda failed to win outright on May 31.
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Chinese Tourist Banned for Life in Thailand After Damaging Airport Gates and Abusing Officers
A 30-year-old Chinese man damaged automated gates and verbally abused immigration officers at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, prompting a lifetime ban.
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South Korea's Local Election Early Voting Ends with Record 23.51% Turnout
South Korea's two-day early voting for local elections ended May 30 with a record 23.51% turnout, the highest ever for local races.
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Senior Sri Lankan monk Pallegama Hemarathana suspended over child sexual abuse allegations
Sri Lanka's Buddhist hierarchy suspended 71-year-old monk Pallegama Hemarathana over 2022 child sexual abuse claims.