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Twitch to launch Dual Format streaming and 2K support for creators in September
Twitch will debut Dual Format streaming and expand 2K support with new features for creators next month.
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Malaysian Expert Highlights Enforcement Challenges Against Cross-Border Online Gambling Syndicates
Malaysian legal researcher Sharifah Zulia Balqish S Agil outlines growing difficulties in prosecuting encrypted, borderless online gambling groups.
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Fans break glass door at packed Zhang Linghe event in Nanning, event moves online
Fans broke a glass door at a Nanning mall on May 31, forcing cancellation of Zhang Linghe's in-person Molsion brand event due to safety concerns.
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Netherlands and Japan Defence Ministers Joke Over 2026 World Cup Match at Shangri-La Dialogue
Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius and Japanese counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro exchanged light-hearted remarks about their countries’ upcoming World Cup match.
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First Cross Island Line train arrives in Singapore for testing at Rail Testing Centre
Singapore received its first Cross Island Line train from Qingdao for comprehensive testing ahead of the line’s 2030 opening.
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Iranian authorities shut Tehran cafe over alleged satanic activities
Iranian authorities closed a Tehran cafe on May 31, 2026, accusing it of promoting satanic activities and ordering its shutdown.
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Ukraine receives new German IRIS-T air defense launcher amid ongoing Russian attacks
Ukraine received a German-made IRIS-T air defense launcher on May 30 to bolster defenses against Russian missile and drone strikes.
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Portugal bans face coverings in public, citing social trust and equality
Portugal enacted a law banning face coverings in public after President António José Seguro signed it on August 19, 2026.
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Russian double-tap drone strike kills 14 at Kryvyi Rih shopping centre in Ukraine
A Russian double-tap drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping centre killed at least 14 and injured over 120, including children, officials said today.
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One-third of major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian false narratives by early 2026
A NewsGuard investigation found major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian disinformation up to January 2026, while millions use AI for mental health advice.
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China Conducts Military and Coast Guard Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal Amid Philippine Warnings
China’s military and coast guard patrolled near Scarborough Shoal on May 31, 2026, amid ongoing disputes with the Philippines.
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Malaysia enacts Hire-Purchase Amendment Act 2026 adopting reducing balance financing method
Malaysia implemented the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 on June 1, replacing flat rate financing with a reducing balance interest system for vehicle loans.
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US Defence Secretary urges more military hardware over diplomacy at Shangri-La Dialogue
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called for prioritizing military power over diplomatic talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, while Southeast Asian leaders advocated diplomacy.
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Matteo Berrettini reaches French Open quarter-finals after five-hour win
Matteo Berrettini reached the French Open quarter-finals on June 1 after beating Juan Manuel Cerundolo following a comeback win over Francisco Comesana.
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PSLE English and Mother Tongue Oral Exams Set for August 12-13, AI Tools Promoted for Prep
PSLE English and mother tongue oral exams will be held on August 12-13, with AI tools and revision strategies offered to aid student preparation.
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Hong Kong plans offshore yuan venture capital fund to boost tech and innovation
Hong Kong is considering a new offshore renminbi venture capital fund to invest in AI, biotech, and emerging sectors, led by HKIC.
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Turkey Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu over 2026 Gaza Flotilla Case
Turkey has requested Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu related to the May 2026 attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla.
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Morocco targets strong 2026 World Cup after AFCON controversy and coaching change
Morocco prepares for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi following AFCON final loss, coaching changes, and CAF title award.
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Singapore family adapts school holidays as teenage children gain independence
A Singapore family shifts from spontaneous holidays to scheduled outings as their children age from 10 to 20 years old.
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Strong Parent-Child Bonds in Adolescence Linked to Better Adult Social Connections
A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics found that close relationships with parents during adolescence predict stronger social ties up to 20 years later.
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Israeli settler shoots dead Palestinian teenager in West Bank village
A 17-year-old Palestinian, Karim Sanad Shalaldeh, was fatally shot by an Israeli settler in Sa'ir village near Hebron on August 21, 2026.
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Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €825 Million for Automated Driver Suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million for suspending driver accounts via automated systems without proper notice or challenge rights.
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Olympian Jenny Simpson ends running career after cardiac arrest and ARVC diagnosis
Jenny Simpson announced she will not return to competitive running after a cardiac arrest and diagnosis with a rare heart condition.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT iMessage plugin for Mac amid privacy backlash
OpenAI launched a ChatGPT plugin for Mac that reads and sends iMessages after user permission, sparking privacy concerns among users.