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Malaysia allocates RM25.2 million to install 3,000 solar LED streetlights at high-risk highways
Malaysia's government has allocated RM25.2 million to install 3,000 solar-powered LED streetlights at 32 high-risk highway locations nationwide.
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Kenya marks second anniversary of deadly Gen Z protests with heavy police and arrests
Kenya commemorated the second anniversary of Gen Z-led 2024 protests with heavy security and over 350 arrests nationwide on June 25, 2026.
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South Korea to expand semiconductor clusters as AI chip demand surges
South Korea plans new semiconductor clusters and accelerated builds by Samsung and SK Hynix amid strong AI chip demand.
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Iraq demands higher OPEC oil production quota and may consider exit if unmet
Iraq demanded a significant increase in its OPEC oil quota today and signaled it might leave the group if the demand is not met.
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Singapore hikes Malaysian taxi fee from S$2/month to S$15 per trip starting 2027
Singapore will charge Malaysian taxis S$15 per trip from January 1, 2027, up from S$2 monthly, narrowing cost differences between taxis from both countries.
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OpenAI and Broadcom Complete Design of Jalapeño AI Chip to Cut Inference Costs by Half
OpenAI and Broadcom announced completion of their custom AI inference chip Jalapeño, aiming to halve AI inference costs starting in 2026.
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Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Illegally Extracting AI Model Claude’s Capabilities
Anthropic accused Alibaba of a large-scale ‘distillation attack’ extracting Claude AI’s advanced functions from April to June 2026.
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Micron's strong sales forecast boosts AI sector and global markets
Micron Technology beat sales estimates, sending its stock up 13-15% and lifting US and Asian markets on AI optimism.
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Gold Prices Fall Below $4,000 Amid Strong Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Risks
Gold prices dropped below $4,000 per ounce in late June 2026 due to a stronger US dollar, Fed rate hike expectations, and easing geopolitical tensions.
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Philippines temporarily bans GoreBox after school shooting involving teenage suspects
The Philippines blocked the violent video game GoreBox after a 14-year-old accused in a Tacloban school shooting was found to play it.
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Kedah Exco Haim Hilman pleads not guilty to charge over university admissions remarks
Kedah state executive councillor Haim Hilman pleaded not guilty to charges of causing public alarm with allegations on public university admissions.
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ECB Officials Signal Possible Further Rate Hikes Amid Persistent Inflation
European Central Bank officials say further interest rate hikes may be needed to control inflation above target through 2027.
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Ukraine launches preemptive strikes on Russian energy facilities, hitting oil refining capacity
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy ordered drone attacks on Russian war-related energy infrastructure causing power outages and refinery shutdowns.
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AI agents and automation lead GitHub growth with video, stock, and web tools
Open source AI agents dominate today’s trending repos, powering video production, stock analysis, web cloning, and more.
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Gold prices fall below $4000 on strong dollar and hawkish Fed; Goldman Sachs cuts forecast
Gold prices dropped below $4000 per ounce in June as a strong US dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve signals pressured the market.
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Two Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela Near Caracas Causing Widespread Death and Damage
Venezuela was hit by two strong earthquakes on June 24 near Caracas, killing at least 164 and injuring over 700 as rescue efforts continue.
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Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly accessing its Claude AI model via fraudulent accounts
Anthropic accused Alibaba of using nearly 25,000 fraudulent accounts to access its Claude AI model in a large-scale attack from April to June 2026.
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Austin Reaves signs record 4-year, $185 million max extension with Lakers
Austin Reaves agreed to a 4-year, $185 million max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, setting a record for undrafted NBA players.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married on July 3, 2026, in a large ceremony at Madison Square Garden officiated by Adam Sandler.
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Micron Technology posts $41.5B Q3 revenue, signs AI memory deal with Anthropic
Micron reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $41.46 billion and net profit of $28.24 billion, and struck a strategic AI memory supply deal with Anthropic.
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Japan unveils 370 trillion yen 14-year plan focusing on AI and semiconductors
Japan announced a 14-year investment plan of 370 trillion yen targeting AI, semiconductors, and other tech sectors starting from 2026.
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All 32 Largest US Banks Pass 2026 Fed Stress Test, Announce Dividend Hikes and Buybacks
The Federal Reserve tested 32 top US banks, all passing its 2026 stress test, enabling dividend increases and share buyback programs.
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Two powerful earthquakes strike near Caracas killing at least 920 and injuring over 3,300
Two earthquakes near Caracas on June 24 registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing widespread damage and killing at least 920 people.
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White House requests $87.6 billion supplemental funding, mostly for Iran war amid GOP tensions
The White House asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, including $67 billion for the Iran war, sparking GOP conflict.