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German coalition unveils €10 billion tax, pension, and labor reform package
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition on July 2 announced tax cuts, pension overhaul, labor rule changes, and bureaucracy cuts.
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Japan’s parliament to add two women’s toilet cubicles after petition by female MPs
Japan’s parliament will add two women’s toilet cubicles after 58 female lawmakers petitioned for better facilities.
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Firefighters battle multiple wildfires across southern France after record heatwave
About 800 firefighters fought several wildfires burning over 1,200 hectares in southern France amid extreme heat and wind.
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Royal Malaysian Navy Confronts Ageing Fleet While Advancing Modernization Plans
More than 60% of the Royal Malaysian Navy's vessels are over 40 years old, prompting ongoing modernization efforts including new ship acquisitions and technology upgrades.
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Nvidia launches revenue-sharing model to aid AI startups with compute access
Nvidia announced a revenue-sharing program to provide AI developers with compute resources in exchange for a share of future sales.
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DBS and Samsung Securities sign MOU to explore Asia wealth management partnership
On July 2, 2026, DBS and Samsung Securities signed a memorandum to collaborate on wealth management services across Asia.
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Malaysia launches 18-month study to empower men under 13th Malaysia Plan
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development launched an 18-month National Gentleman Study to create men’s empowerment policies.
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Five Taiping Prison Officers Charged Over January 2025 Assault on Inmates
Five Taiping Prison officers were charged in July 2026 for injuring three inmates in a January 2025 incident.
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Nvidia launches AI factory model partnering with cloud providers on revenue sharing
Nvidia unveiled a commercial model with AI cloud providers to deploy large-scale AI factories using revenue sharing and credit support.
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Taiwan Plans to Boost 2027 Defense Budget by 16%, Surpassing NT$1 Trillion
Taiwan's Cabinet will propose a 16% increase in the 2027 defense budget, pushing spending above NT$1 trillion for the first time.
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Zelensky says 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops to deploy on Russian territory
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be stationed in Russia to support its forces against Ukraine.
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Iran sets six conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid ongoing US talks
Iran demands six conditions from the US before reopening the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Oman and the US continue amid regional tensions.
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Vietnam and Philippines upgraded to World Bank upper-middle income status in 2025
The World Bank raised Vietnam and the Philippines to upper-middle income status after their GNI per capita exceeded US$4,636 in 2025.
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DBS poised to gain from China’s stricter controls on individual outbound investments
DBS Group Holdings stands to benefit most among Singapore banks from China’s new rules on individual capital outflows starting July 2023.
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Trump warns US will not allow China to take control of Panama Canal
On July 1, 2026, President Donald Trump vowed the US will never let China take over the Panama Canal during the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening.
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Russian missile and drone attack kills at least two in Kyiv
At least two people died in a large-scale Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv on Thursday early morning.
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Taiwanese Wealth Shift to Singapore Surges Amid China-Taiwan Tensions
Taiwanese wealthy increasingly move assets and business bases to Singapore seeking stability amid rising geopolitical risks from China.
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US SEC probes $100M insider trading linked to Chinese brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers
The US SEC is investigating insider trading generating $100 million tied to Chinese brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers ahead of a May 22 Chinese crackdown.
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SP Group completes acquisition of ChargEco, gaining over 1,000 EV chargers in Singapore
SP Group finalized its purchase of ChargEco on June 30, 2026, adding more than 1,000 EV charging points to its network.
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Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye to pause national team duties after World Cup elimination
Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from Senegal’s national team while current coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge following World Cup exit.
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US and Iran hold indirect talks in Doha, make progress amid Khamenei funeral preparations
The US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on July 1, 2026, making progress on a memorandum despite no breakthrough on lasting peace.
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Coco Gauff survives tight tiebreak to reach Wimbledon third round
Coco Gauff beat Argentina’s Solana Sierra 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(10-7) on July 1 to reach Wimbledon’s third round.
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Fire at Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery extinguished after drone attack by Yemen's Houthis
A drone attack by Yemen’s Houthis caused a fire at Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on August 9; the fire was later put out with no injuries reported.
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Danny Glover reveals he has lived with Alzheimer's disease for several years
Danny Glover, 79, publicly disclosed he has been living with Alzheimer's disease since shortly after his 2022 honorary Oscar.