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Hamas dissolves Gaza Emergency Committee to hand control to technocratic body
Hamas dissolved Gaza's Emergency Committee to transfer authority to a UN-backed technocratic administration, resigning its acting head Mohammed al-Farra.
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Japan and Singapore sign first bilateral space cooperation agreement
JAXA and Singapore’s NSAS signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on July 6, 2026, to deepen collaboration across space science and industry.
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Wildfire in southwestern France burns 4,600 hectares, forces 10,000 evacuations
A wildfire near the French-Spanish border has burned 4,600 hectares and forced 10,000 people from their homes in southwestern France.
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US Stocks Rise on July 6 Led by AI and Tech; Mixed Signals in Asia and Europe
US stock market rose July 6, 2026, led by AI and tech gains, despite mixed performances in Asian and European markets.
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Isaac del Toro wins stage two of 2026 Tour de France; Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey
Isaac del Toro won stage two of the 2026 Tour de France while Jonas Vingegaard retained the overall lead.
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China test-launches long-range ballistic missile in South Pacific amid regional tensions
China launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific on July 6, drawing criticism from Australia and allies.
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Hall of Fame NBA Coach and Five-Time Champion Don Nelson Dies at 86
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA coach and five-time champion player, died August 9 in Texas at age 86.
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Trump signals US will rely on economic pressure over military strikes against Iran amid Strait tensions
US President Donald Trump said the US is shifting from military strikes to economic pressure on Iran amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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Malaysia centralises foreign worker quota approvals under Human Resources Ministry
Malaysia’s Cabinet assigned foreign worker quota management to the Human Resources Ministry, ending case-by-case approvals and mandating digital submissions from July 1, 2026.
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34 arrested in Kuala Lumpur raid on unlicensed World Cup betting call centre
Police arrested 34 people in a raid on an unlicensed World Cup betting call centre in Taman Wahyu, Kuala Lumpur on July 5.
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EasyJet Agrees in Principle to Castlelake's £5.2 Billion Takeover Offer
EasyJet agreed in principle to Castlelake LP's £5.2 billion takeover bid, valued at £6.90 per share in cash.
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Indranee Rajah to deliver ministerial statement on Workers’ Party leaders’ conduct July 7
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah will address Parliament on July 7 about Workers' Party leaders Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap's conduct over Raeesah Khan’s 2021 lies.
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Singapore and China Agree to Expand Cooperation on Green Energy, AI, and Eldercare
Singapore’s Minister Chee Hong Tat called for deeper collaboration with China on sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, and ageing during a July forum.
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Australian PM Anthony Albanese apologises for inappropriate Kylie Minogue comments
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised after making inappropriate remarks about Kylie Minogue on a podcast.
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South Korean won begins 24-hour trading with strong market debut
South Korea launched 24-hour trading of its won on July 6, with a $10 million dollar-won order executed at Hana Bank.
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Malaysia pushes land export route to China to aid durian farmers amid price drop
Malaysia is negotiating with China and Thailand to open a land and rail route for durian exports to reduce costs and expand markets amid falling fruit prices.
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US electricity demand to hit record highs in 2026-27 driven by AI data center growth
US electricity consumption reached 4.195 trillion kWh in 2025 and is forecast to rise to 4.399 trillion kWh by 2027 as AI data centers expand rapidly.
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Malaysian man from Sarawak arrested in Macau for heroin smuggling with prior drug convictions
A 24-year-old Malaysian man was arrested in Macau on June 20 for attempting to smuggle nearly 3 kg of heroin concealed in tuna tins.
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Over 100 detained during leftist anti-NATO protests in Turkey before summit
Turkish police detained more than 100 protesters, including Communist Party members, during anti-NATO rallies in Ankara and Istanbul on July 5, 2026.
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38.3% of active Malaysian EPF members meet basic retirement savings target as of May 2026
As of May 31, 2026, 38.3% of active Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members aged 18-60 have reached the basic retirement savings target of RM390,000.
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Sierra Leone fishermen blame Chinese trawlers for illegal fishing and lost catches
Sierra Leone fishermen report a 40% decline in fish catches due to illegal incursions by foreign, mainly Chinese, trawlers in coastal waters.
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Vietnam escalates crackdown on counterfeit luxury goods amid US pressure
Vietnam intensified enforcement against counterfeit luxury products after US named it a priority for IP violations.
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US Interior Secretary defends Patriot Front July 4 march as protected free speech
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the white supremacist Patriot Front’s July 4 march in Washington, D.C., is protected under the Constitution.
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Around €4 Million in Jewelry Stolen in Early Morning Burglary at France's Lalique Museum
Thieves stole about 20 pieces of jewelry worth nearly €4 million from the Lalique Museum in northeastern France on July 5, 2026.