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Japan's APA Hotels plans US, Pacific Rim expansion with doubled overseas rooms by 2031
Tokyo-based APA Hotels aims to double overseas rooms to 10,000 by fiscal 2031, focusing on US gateway cities and Pacific Rim growth, CEO Isshi Motoya said.
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Vissel Kobe dominates playoff, Chengdu extends lead, Buriram secures Thai FA Cup
Vissel Kobe won 5-0 in J.League playoff first leg; Chengdu topped CSL; Buriram claimed Thai FA Cup Sunday.
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EU Ambassador Rafael Daerr Develops Taste for Tempoyak During Pahang Tiger Conservation Visit
European Union Ambassador Rafael Daerr embraced tempoyak, a fermented durian dish, after visiting a tiger conservation project in Pahang in 2025.
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Major new TV shows debut in June 2026 amid World Cup streaming dominance
HBO, Apple TV, Netflix, Hulu, and Peacock launch major series in June 2026 as World Cup viewership reduces new releases.
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Australia’s One Nation leads national primary vote in poll for first time
One Nation rose to 31% primary vote in late May polling, overtaking ruling Labor’s 28%, with coalition at 20%.
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New Zealand midfielders Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell injured before World Cup
Midfielders Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell will miss upcoming friendlies due to leg injuries ahead of New Zealand’s World Cup campaign.
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TikTok and ByteDance agree to $400 million US settlement over children’s privacy lawsuit
TikTok and ByteDance will pay $400 million to settle a US lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s online privacy laws.
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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino uses laptop for tactical review during friendly vs Senegal
Mauricio Pochettino used a laptop for in-game video analysis during a cooling break in the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal.
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Yankees score 13 runs in historic third inning against Athletics
The New York Yankees scored 13 runs in the top of the third inning against the Oakland Athletics on May 31, 2026.
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Explosion at Shanxi coal mine kills 82, injures over 120
A blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province on May 22 killed 82 and injured more than 120 workers.
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Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash deal
Berkshire Hathaway will buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion at $72.50 per share, a 24% premium, in a deal set to close later this year.
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Malaysian Royals Extend Greetings to Royal Malaysian Air Force on 68th Anniversary
King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah, along with the Sultan and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, conveyed royal best wishes to RMAF personnel on their 68th anniversary.
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Malaysia's Socso launches Lindung 24 scheme covering over 9 million workers 24/7
Malaysia's Socso began automatic 24/7 social security coverage for more than nine million formal sector workers from June 1, 2026.
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Two brothers die, one injured after Volkswagen crashes near Jempol
A Volkswagen carrying three brothers lost control and crashed into a tree near Jempol on June 1, killing two and injuring one.
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Manchester United agree £70m deal to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba
Manchester United have agreed a £70 million transfer fee for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, pending a medical this weekend.
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Japan Eyes First World Cup Title After Key Friendly Wins Ahead of 2026 Tournament
Japan qualified for their eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup and aims to win the 2026 title under coach Hajime Moriyasu.
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Asia-Pacific Stocks Decline Amid U.S.-Iran Peace Talk Uncertainty and AI Sector Optimism
Asian markets fell on June 2, 2026, as U.S.-Iran peace talk doubts weighed while AI sector gains boosted some stocks.
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Spain’s Lamine Yamal Recovers From Hamstring Injury Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Spain’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is recovering well from a hamstring injury and is expected to play in the 2026 World Cup starting June 15.
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Alienware debuts AW3926QW 39-inch 5K OLED monitor with new RGB stripe panel
Alienware unveiled the AW3926QW, a 39-inch 5K OLED ultrawide gaming monitor with RGB stripe panel technology and high refresh rates.
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Nicaraguan indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies after nearly 3 years in state custody
Brooklyn Rivera, 73, founder of Nicaragua's Yatama movement, died in state detention after nearly three years, government and rights groups report.
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Zelenskyy urges Silicon Valley AI startups to collaborate using Ukraine's battlefield experience
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for U.S. AI companies to partner with Ukraine’s military tech developers to enhance defense systems.
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Call of Duty Promises No 'Clowny' Skins in Modern Warfare 4 Launch and Seasons
Infinity Ward says Modern Warfare 4 will avoid over-the-top crossover skins at launch and future seasons.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls 2025-26 MVP Season a Failure After Thunder's Game 7 Loss
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called his 2025-26 MVP season a failure following the Thunder's Game 7 loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
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Singapore opens applications for inaugural AI awards for SMEs boosting business
Singapore has launched applications for the first SME AI Impact Awards recognizing up to 30 local small businesses using AI to enhance operations.