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Gold Prices Rise Over 1% After US-Iran Interim Peace Deal and Fed Rate Signals
Gold prices rose more than 1% on June 18 following the US-Iran interim peace deal and amid concerns over possible Fed rate hikes later this year.
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Norway beats Iraq 4-1 in World Cup opener as Iraq coach sees positives
Iraq lost 4-1 to Norway in their World Cup opener on June 16, but coach Graham Arnold remains optimistic about advancing.
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PM Anwar orders MACC probe into fertiliser delays affecting 38,000 Kedah paddy farmers
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed MACC to investigate supply delays of fertiliser to 38,000 paddy farmers in Kedah’s Mada area.
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Singapore launches TREASURES centre to extend Semakau landfill lifespan and transform waste
Singapore launched the TREASURES centre with $35 million funding to transform waste management and extend Semakau landfill's lifespan beyond 2035.
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England to face Croatia in World Cup round of 16 with Kane urging freedom in play
England will play Croatia on June 17 in the World Cup round of 16 in Texas, with captain Harry Kane encouraging his team to be free in mind and bold in pursuit of the title.
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European officials cautious about committing naval ships to Strait of Hormuz amid mine clearance concerns
European officials express caution over rapid naval deployment to the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. pushes to reopen the waterway this week.
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Prince George to begin secondary schooling at Eton College in September 2026
Prince George, second in line to the British throne, will start attending Eton College this September for his secondary education.
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Two men killed in head-on collision with durian lorry in Kuala Lipis, Pahang
Two men died and up to three others were injured in a head-on crash between a Perodua Axia and a durian lorry near Kuala Lipis on June 16, 2026.
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AI Agent Frameworks and Skills Drive GitHub Stars in Developer Tools Surge
AI agent toolkits and skill libraries dominate today’s top GitHub repos, reflecting broad interest in autonomous coding and developer productivity aids.
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CSE Global independent director Tan Chian Khong resigns after conflict with chairman Eugene Lai
Tan Chian Khong resigned from CSE Global's board and committee chairmanships on June 2 after clashes with chairman Eugene Lai over governance and board renewal.
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At least 22 killed in fire at wedding party in Kinshasa, DR Congo
A fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa killed at least 22 people and injured several others on Friday night.
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Iva Jovic beats Alexandra Eala in three-hour US Open thriller to reach fourth round
American 18-year-old Iva Jovic defeated Alexandra Eala in a 3-hour US Open match on September 5 to advance to the fourth round.
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Michigan Wolverines beat Western Michigan Broncos 13-12 on controversial last-second Hail Mary
Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on September 5, 2026, with a final second Hail Mary touchdown pass.
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Israeli military strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after drone attack
On September 6, 2026, Israeli forces conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites following drone attacks on Israeli troops.
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HSBC partners with Google Cloud to expand AI capabilities over multi-year deal
HSBC announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to develop over 200 AI use cases and boost efficiency and revenue.
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Tom Holland Appears to Confirm Marriage to Zendaya Amid AI Wedding Rumors
Tom Holland confirmed their families attended a private wedding as AI-generated images of their ceremony gained over 10 million social media likes.
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Singapore’s May Non-Oil Exports Jump 38.4%, Led by AI-Driven Electronics Demand
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports rose 38.4% year-on-year in May, boosted by a 94.8% surge in electronics exports driven by AI-related demand.
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BYD to unveil Malaysia expansion plan within a week amid partnership talks
Chinese EV maker BYD will announce its next step in Malaysia expansion within a week, exploring local partnerships amid regulatory changes.
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Hurricane Lowell strengthens to Category 5 as Hawaii declares statewide emergency
Hurricane Lowell reached Category 5 on September 4, prompting Hawaii Governor Josh Green to declare a state of emergency statewide.
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G7 Leaders Discuss Selective Access to Advanced U.S. AI Models Amid Export Controls
G7 leaders met with U.S. Commerce Secretary to discuss granting trusted partners access to advanced U.S. AI models after U.S. export restrictions.
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Jokowi urges leaders and people to build lasting peace through mutual understanding
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo called on leaders and people to strengthen mutual understanding as the foundation for lasting peace at the Penang Peace Dialogue.
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UiTM student dies, eight hospitalized after heat illnesses during endurance challenge
A 21-year-old UiTM student died and eight others were hospitalized due to heat-related illnesses during the Komander Kesatria Endurance Challenge on September 4, 2026.
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Malaysia's SMART team arrives in Nepal to start disaster relief amid floods and landslides
Malaysia's 11-member SMART team landed in Kathmandu on September 5 to begin search and rescue following Nepal floods that left over 5,000 missing.
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Lautaro Martinez to start for Argentina against Algeria in World Cup opener
Lautaro Martinez will start as Argentina's striker in their World Cup opener versus Algeria on June 20, 2026.