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EA conducts third round of layoffs in 2026 ahead of $55 billion Saudi-led sale
EA implemented its third wave of layoffs this year, affecting US remote workers and Hyderabad staff amid a Saudi-led $55 billion buyout.
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Warframe creators express heartbreak as Bungie ends Destiny 2 updates
Warframe's developers reacted with sorrow to Bungie's announcement that Destiny 2 will no longer receive updates after June 9, 2026.
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Singtel sells 2.8% stake in Thailand’s Gulf Development for about S$1 billion
Singtel sold a 2.8% stake in Gulf Development through a private placement for around S$1 billion on June 23, 2026.
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Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs worldwide amid AI-driven restructuring in 2026
Oracle reduced its global workforce by 21,000 in the year ending May 31, 2026, citing AI adoption and restructuring costs.
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Five Eyes alliance warns AI will rapidly escalate cyberattack threats within months
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned on June 22 that advanced AI models will soon enable faster, larger, and more complex cyberattacks, urging urgent defensive action.
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OpenAI launches Patch the Planet to help secure open source software
OpenAI announced Patch the Planet on June 22 to help open source communities identify and fix software bugs with AI and security partners.
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Messi leads Golden Boot race with 5 goals at 2026 World Cup after group stage
Lionel Messi scored 5 goals to lead the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race after two matches, with Mbappe and Haaland close behind on 4 goals each.
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Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs in Fiscal Year 2026 Citing AI Adoption and Other Factors
Oracle cut about 21,000 jobs globally in fiscal 2026, a 13% reduction, linked to AI adoption and restructuring costs.
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UN Commission Finds Israel Deliberately Targeted Palestinian Children, Citing Genocide and War Crimes
A UN inquiry concluded Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and West Bank, committing genocide and war crimes, says report released June 23, 2026.
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Germany proposes raising retirement age to 70 and introducing Swedish-style funded pension
Germany’s government-backed commission unveiled a pension reform plan to raise retirement age to 70 by 2090s and add a state-run funded pension scheme.
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Malaysia advances maritime economy, energy ties, aerospace growth, and aviation resilience in 2026
Malaysia boosts port modernization, energy diplomacy, and aviation to strengthen trade and economic growth in 2026.
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China’s fiscal deficit narrows 4.1% in early 2026 amid cautious spending
China’s fiscal deficit fell 4.1% in January-May 2026 to 3.16 trillion yuan as government spending declined and tax revenue rose.
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Romania, Slovakia and allies call for lower bear protection after rising attacks
Romania and Slovakia urged the EU to loosen brown bear protections due to increased attacks on people and livestock, backed by three other countries.
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Malaysian parliamentary committee backs reforms to separate AG and Public Prosecutor roles
A Malaysian parliamentary committee has recommended reforms for public prosecutor appointments and oversight to separate the role from the Attorney General's office.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded from Milwaukee Bucks to Miami Heat in blockbuster deal
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat on June 22, 2026.
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Algeria beats Jordan 2-1 after comeback in World Cup Group J match
Algeria rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Jordan 2-1 on June 22 in the San Francisco Bay Area, keeping knockout hopes alive.
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US and Iran reach preliminary peace deal with 60-day roadmap and oil sanction relief
The US and Iran agreed on a tentative peace deal featuring a 60-day roadmap and temporary sanction exemptions to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Portugal and Colombia Advance from World Cup Group K After Final Draw
Portugal and Colombia qualified for the knockout stage after a goalless draw in their final Group K match on June 27.
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Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 generates over RM392 million in economic returns
Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 drew 415,000 visitors across six Malaysian states, generating RM392.33 million in economic returns.
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Sony Group plans $1 billion US dollar bond sale, its first in nearly 30 years
Sony Group announced plans to issue $1 billion in senior fixed-rate US dollar bonds with five- and ten-year maturities.
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Getty Images shares surge after licensing deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT use
Getty Images announced a licensing deal with OpenAI that sent its shares soaring up to 200% in early trading Monday.
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China and India Discuss Steps Toward Normalizing Relations at BRICS Security Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian NSA Ajit Doval met in New Delhi to discuss gradual normalization of bilateral ties and border issues during BRICS talks.
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AI-driven video, voice, and cybersecurity tools lead GitHub stars surge today
Open-source AI projects for video production, voice cloning, and cybersecurity skill mapping dominate GitHub's trending repos on June 23, 2026.
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KPMG Australia chairman and two partners resign amid audit scandal
KPMG Australia announced resignations of chairman Martin Sheppard and audit partners Paul Rogers and Eileen Hoggett amid an ongoing scandal.