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Malaysia to fine social media platforms up to RM10 million for age-verification breaches
Malaysia will impose fines up to RM10 million on social media companies failing to meet age verification under the Online Safety Act 2025.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Heckled at Okinawa WWII Memorial Over Pacifist Stance
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced heckling from protesters at an Okinawa World War II memorial event on June 23.
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 Offers Deep Discounts on Popular Board Games Worldwide
Amazon Prime Day 2026 features major discounts on popular board games including Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Azul.
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Top tennis players to restrict Wimbledon media time over prize money dispute
Leading tennis players will limit media commitments to 15 minutes daily during the first week of Wimbledon to protest prize money shares.
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Perkeso achieves over 96% compliance in claims processing for 2025
Perkeso recorded above 96% compliance in processing multiple benefit claims in 2025, with a 99.68% rate under the Lindung Kerjaya scheme.
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North Korean soldier detained by South Korea after crossing border near central front
A North Korean soldier crossed the inter-Korean border on June 23 and was detained by South Korean authorities.
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Malaysia launches plan for commercial cargo and passenger drone services by 2030
Malaysia unveiled a plan to develop commercial cargo and passenger drone services by 2030, starting limited freight drone operations in early 2027.
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Adidas leads Nike in early World Cup jersey sales and store visits
Adidas saw a 70% jump in apparel spending and 47% rise in US store visits during the World Cup's early weeks, outpacing Nike's growth.
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13-year-old boy exits Disneyland log ride vehicle and slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy exited a log ride vehicle on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and slid down the final 50-foot drop on June 21.
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Federal judge overturns Trump-era immigration courthouse arrest policies
A California federal judge vacated Trump administration policies expanding immigration courthouse arrests and lengthening detainee holding times.
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Malaysia adopts RM40 pay-per-issue model for new MyKad rollout starting June 2026
Malaysia began issuing new-generation MyKad cards under a pay-per-issue model at RM40 each, with NexG Bhd supplying under a six-year contract.
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FedEx reports fiscal 2026 revenue rise but core delivery margin declines in Q4
FedEx reported $94.7 billion revenue for fiscal 2026 with a 7.7% increase but saw a drop in core delivery margin in Q4 due to higher costs.
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China sharply restricts key mineral exports to Japan after Taiwan remarks
China has cut exports of critical minerals like tungsten and rare earth magnets to Japan since late 2025 amid tensions over Taiwan comments by Japan’s prime minister.
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US Government Urges Meta to Submit AI Models for Federal Security Review
The Trump administration pressed Meta to voluntarily share its AI models for federal review amid growing national security concerns.
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Top seed Jasmine Paolini upset in first round at Eastbourne Championships
Jasmine Paolini, top seed and 2024 Wimbledon runner-up, lost to Tatjana Maria in Eastbourne's opening round.
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US and Iran at odds over nuclear inspections and Strait of Hormuz tolls after peace talks
US President Trump claimed Iran agreed to endless nuclear inspections while Iran denied it after peace talks ended June 22 in Switzerland.
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Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion Fund Focused on AI After Anthropic Success
Menlo Ventures raised $3 billion on June 23, 2026, targeting AI startups after a major gain on its 2024 Anthropic investment.
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Bungie to launch Vault Breaker PvE mode for Marathon on July 21, 2026
Bungie will release Vault Breaker, an experimental PvE mode for Marathon, on July 21, 2026.
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Scotland loses 3-0 to Brazil in final World Cup Group C match, knockout hopes uncertain
Scotland fell 3-0 to Brazil in Miami, leaving their progression to the World Cup knockout stage in doubt.
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Russia accuses US of failing to honor Trump-Putin understandings from 2025 Alaska summit
Russia accuses the US of abandoning agreements reached at the 2025 Alaska summit with Trump on the Ukraine war, a charge denied by Washington.
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Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags will not be placed on ground at 2026 World Cup matches
FIFA will hold Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags above ground during pre-match ceremonies at the 2026 World Cup to respect sacred Islamic text.
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Swiss cinemas offer free screenings to seniors amid early June heatwave
Swiss cinemas and authorities provide free air-conditioned film screenings to seniors during a record-breaking early heatwave.
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China detains two Japanese nationals in Dalian over rare earth smuggling allegations
Chinese authorities detained two Japanese citizens in May 2026 for allegedly smuggling export-controlled rare earth products.
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Michael Caine’s AI voice narrates 13-hour Odyssey audiobook ahead of Nolan film
Michael Caine’s licensed AI voice narrates a new 13-hour audiobook of Homer’s The Odyssey released June 23 ahead of Nolan’s film due July 19.