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US-Iran hostilities escalate with drone and missile attacks near Strait of Hormuz and Kuwait airport
Iran attacked Kuwait airport on June 3, prompting US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian missile retaliation on US bases.
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Trump says no release of Iranian assets or sanctions relief before peace deal
President Donald Trump said the US will not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift sanctions until a peace agreement is reached with Iran.
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HDB to offer 2,520 BTO flats with wait times of about three years in June sales exercise
HDB will launch 2,520 Build-To-Order flats with wait times of three years or less in the June 2026 exercise across Sembawang and Ang Mo Kio.
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Thailand approves Sungai Golok Basin project to boost flood control and water security
The Thai Cabinet approved the Sungai Golok Basin development project to improve flood risk reduction and water management at the Malaysia-Thailand border today.
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MACC uncovers RM9 million false claims in Malaysia's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission uncovered RM9.01 million in false claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme involving 143 companies and 320 workers.
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Donald Trump booed at NBA Finals as first sitting president attends Game 3
President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden and was loudly booed by fans.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim completes official visit to Japan, deepens tech and energy ties
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited Japan June 8-10 to boost cooperation in technology, energy, and security sectors.
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Global airline profits expected to halve in 2026 amid Middle East conflict and soaring fuel costs
Global airline profits are forecast to drop to $23 billion in 2026 from $45 billion in 2025 due to a 70% rise in jet fuel prices and Middle East airspace disruptions.
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Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian crops near As-Sawiyah amid rising violence
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian crops twice near As-Sawiyah on June 5 and 6 amid escalating attacks in 2026.
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Kagoshima offers Shinkansen fare subsidy to foreign tourists amid public criticism
Kagoshima Prefecture started a ¥10,000 Shinkansen fare subsidy for foreign tourists in February 2026 but faced about 600 complaints within a month.
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Max Verstappen retires after stalling on the grid at 2026 Monaco Grand Prix
Max Verstappen stalled at the start of the Monaco GP and retired on lap one due to a power unit failure on June 7, 2026.
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One killed and five injured in multiple shootings near West Bank in central Israel
One man was killed and five others wounded in multiple shootings near Kokhav Yair, Tzur Yitzhak and Tzur Natan on June 7, 2026.
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Golden Tempo wins 158th Belmont Stakes, trainer Cherie DeVaux makes history
Golden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on June 6, trained by Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
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EU Conservative Leader Urges Tougher Trade Policy Against China Ahead of Summit
Manfred Weber, head of the European People's Party, called for a stronger EU stance on China’s trade ahead of the June 18 summit.
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Heavy rain causes disaster warnings across southwestern Japan
Heavy rain hit southern Kyushu on June 7, raising landslide and flood risks amid a widening weather front over western Japan.
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France and Allies Coordinate Sanctions on Israeli Settlers Amid West Bank Violence
France, the UK, Norway and others are imposing coordinated sanctions targeting individuals linked to West Bank violence.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Rejects Fuel Price Hikes, Commits to Subsidies
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected raising fuel prices and pledged continued subsidy spending to ease costs for Malaysians amid global supply strains.
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Eduardo Camavinga attends Harvard course after France World Cup squad omission
Eduardo Camavinga was left out of France’s 2026 World Cup squad and took a Harvard Business School course nearby during the team’s World Cup prep.
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Russia intercepts over 330 Ukrainian drones in attacks across multiple regions
Russia's military destroyed between 339 and 376 Ukrainian drones during large-scale attacks on June 5-6, 2026.
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Malaysia's Independent Police Conduct Commission investigates senior officer misconduct cases
The Independent Police Conduct Commission is handling several misconduct investigations involving senior Malaysian police officers, Deputy IGP says.
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China tightens private fund oversight as South Korea acts to stabilize won
China strengthened rules on its private fund industry while South Korea launched measures to curb won’s decline amid market concerns.
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Bolivian police clash with protesters demanding President Paz's resignation
Police clashed with protesters June 6 near Santa Cruz during efforts to clear road blockades amid nationwide unrest.
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US Vice-President JD Vance Blames Mass Migration for Murder of British Student Henry Nowak
US Vice-President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of Henry Nowak's murder on mass migration, sparking diplomatic tensions with the UK.
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United States Falls 2-1 to Germany in Final World Cup Warm-Up in Chicago
The U.S. lost 2-1 to Germany in their last friendly before the 2026 World Cup at Soldier Field on June 6.