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Malaysia seeks higher caregiver aid and welfare funds in Budget 2027
Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has requested increased monthly caregiver assistance and additional welfare allocations in the 2027 budget.
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IEA Warns Global Oil Stockpiles May Hit Critical Lows Ahead of Peak Summer Demand
The IEA warned oil stockpiles could fall to critical levels this summer amid Middle East tensions and supply bottlenecks.
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Singapore lifts cap on dialect film screenings if Mandarin-dubbed versions are available
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on August 23 that restrictions on dialect film screenings will be eased if Mandarin-dubbed versions exist.
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Vim Classic 8.3 Released with Backported Fixes, Omitting Vim9 Features
The Vim Classic project released version 8.3.0 on June 2, 2026, based on Vim 8.2.0148 with selected backported patches.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani repeals kids' bedtimes for Knicks NBA Finals run
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an order ending bedtimes for children during the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Finals series starting June 3.
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Thai PM orders urgent talks with Malaysia over shrimp import ban
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has directed immediate talks with Malaysia to resolve the June 1 shrimp import ban.
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Swedish diplomat Carl Skau named acting head of UN World Food Programme
Carl Skau has become acting executive director of the UN World Food Programme, succeeding Cindy McCain who resigned in February 2026.
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces sexting, Nazi tattoo, and old posts scandals
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces multiple scandals including sexting, a Nazi-linked tattoo, and controversial past messages as he approaches the June 9 primary.
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EU Agrees to New Migration Rules with Longer Detention and Offshore Return Hubs
EU politicians approved a regulation allowing longer detention and stricter enforcement of deportation orders, including offshore return hubs.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky rejects wartime elections amid ongoing conflict
President Volodymyr Zelensky said holding elections during war with Russia risks dividing Ukraine and rejected calls to hold votes now.
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Malaysian shuttlers advance to second round at 2026 Indonesia Open
Malaysian badminton players won multiple first-round matches to reach the second round at the 2026 Indonesia Open.
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Toto boosts chip-related spending amid rising AI-driven demand for ceramics
Japanese toilet maker Toto is increasing investments in chip-related ceramics to meet surging AI-driven demand.
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Ajax plans to hire Spanish coach Michel on two-year deal after 2026 season
Ajax will appoint Spaniard Michel as head coach on a two-year contract following their 2026 fifth-place league finish.
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Gabe Newell Yelled at Valve Lawyer Over Steam Porn Content Moderation Debate
Gabe Newell reportedly shouted at Valve general counsel Karl Quackenbush during a debate on allowing pornographic content on Steam.
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Aidan O’Brien and John Gosden lead contenders for 2024 Epsom Oaks
Aidan O’Brien entered five fillies including Precise and Amelia Earhart among 12 for the 2024 Epsom Oaks on June 5.
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Rapid KL Ampang Line to run in temporary mode from June 3 after Chan Sow Lin incident
Rapid KL will operate the Ampang Line in temporary mode starting June 3 following repairs at Chan Sow Lin Station.
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Two arrested for murder of four migrant workers in burned minivan in Italy
Italian police arrested two Pakistani nationals over the killing of four migrant farm workers found in a burned minivan in Calabria.
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Pelé’s 1958 World Cup final No. 10 shirt to be auctioned with $6 million estimate
Pelé’s 1958 World Cup final blue No. 10 shirt will be auctioned online in New York with a $6 million expected value.
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PM Anwar approves RM1 million extra for Hindu crematorium in Bagan
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim approved an additional RM1 million for a Hindu crematorium project in Bagan, bringing total funding to RM2.5 million.
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Pop Chart emerges as leading contender in upcoming Singapore horse races
Pop Chart is favored to perform well on Polytrack in Singapore races spanning 1,000m to 2,000m distances today.
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Panama-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Winner sinks off eastern India with 22 missing
The bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank off eastern India August 21; two crew rescued and 22 remain missing.
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French tourist dies in Death Valley after car stuck in extreme heat
A 68-year-old French tourist died after being stranded by his stuck vehicle in Death Valley's intense heat on August 17, 2026.
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Austria's Christoph Baumgartner ruled out of World Cup with thigh injury
Austria midfielder Christoph Baumgartner will miss the World Cup after a thigh injury during a pre-match warm-up ahead of a Tunisia friendly.
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Multiple Violent Attacks Trigger Curfew in Southern Thailand Provinces
Violent incidents including arson and explosions hit southern Thailand's Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani, prompting a curfew and safety warnings from Malaysia.