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European confidence in US as ally falls to historic low at 11%
Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries now see the US as an ally, down from 22% in late 2024, amid growing doubts about US defense commitments.
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hospitalized, to miss June policy meeting
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was hospitalized June 10 and will miss the June 15-16 policy meeting, with Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino chairing the session.
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Bill Gates testifies before Congress about ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Bill Gates voluntarily testified June 10 before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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BBC cancels Doctor Who 2026 Christmas special and opens franchise to new bidders
The BBC cancelled the planned 2026 Doctor Who Christmas special and announced the series will be put out to competitive tender after showrunner Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf exited.
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US inflation rises to 4.2% in May 2026 amid energy price surge from Iran war
US consumer prices jumped 4.2% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by energy costs linked to the Iran war.
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Nick Kyrgios wins first singles match in 15 months at Stuttgart Open
Nick Kyrgios won his first tour-level singles match since March 2025 at the Stuttgart Open on June 9, 2026.
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SoftBank's $6 Billion Margin Loan Backed by OpenAI Stake Faces Stall
SoftBank's talks to raise $6 billion margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake have stalled amid earlier funding cuts and lender hesitation.
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Formula 1 exhibition to debut in Asia at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay in July 2026
The official Formula 1 travelling exhibition will open in Singapore from July 23 to October 18, marking its first Asian stop after touring 10 cities worldwide.
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SK Hynix aims for US Nasdaq listing by August, targets AI investors with $14B ADR offering
SK Hynix plans to list shares on the US Nasdaq exchange as soon as August 2026 via ADRs to attract AI-focused investors and expand its market base.
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China’s BYD aims to become world’s largest carmaker within five years
BYD plans to overtake Toyota as the top automaker by scale within five years, investing heavily in electric vehicle infrastructure and production expansion.
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Over 100 BTS concert ticket scams reported in Singapore and Malaysia with heavy losses
At least 103 BTS concert ticket scam cases have been reported in Singapore and Malaysia since April, causing losses over SGD 68,200 and RM 95,974.
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US Consumer Inflation Hits 4.2% in May 2026, Highest Since April 2023
US consumer prices rose 4.2% year on year in May 2026, driven by soaring energy costs amid geopolitical tensions.
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Gold and base metals swing amid US-Iran conflict and peace deal signals
Gold and base metal prices fluctuated sharply this week following US-Iran conflict escalations and President Trump’s potential peace deal statements.
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Benjamin Netanyahu to run for re-election in Israeli national vote by October 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his bid for re-election in the national election to be held by October 2026.
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South Korea launches joint inspections of major FX banks amid won slump
South Korea’s central bank and Financial Supervisory Service began joint inspections of major FX banks to probe trading destabilising the Korean won on June 10, 2026.
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Pakistan launches air strikes on Afghan border, killing militants and civilians
Pakistan conducted air strikes along the Afghanistan border on June 9 targeting militants, killing 26; Kabul reports 13 civilians killed.
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Malaysia explores new crude oil sources amid global energy uncertainty
Malaysia is seeking new crude oil suppliers and assures supply until end of July 2026 amid geopolitical risks.
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Asics to spin off Onitsuka Tiger into separate subsidiary OT Group in 2027
Asics announced today it will spin off its Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business into wholly owned OT Group starting January 1, 2027.
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May 2026 second hottest on record globally with early European heatwave and El Niño forming
May 2026 marked the second hottest May globally, driven by an early European heatwave and onset of an El Niño event.
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China's producer prices surge 3.9% in May as consumer inflation stalls at 1.2%
China's producer price index rose 3.9% year-on-year in May 2026 while consumer inflation held steady at 1.2%, driven by energy costs and weak pork prices.
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US to Complete Southern Border Wall Main Structure by Late 2027
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced the wall's main construction will finish by late 2027, with tech installations by 2028.
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Japan's Producer Price Index Soars 6.3% in May, Highest Since March 2023
Japan's Producer Price Index rose 6.3% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by energy, chemicals, and metal price surges.
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Mass shooting kills 12 and injures 9 in Johannesburg informal settlement
At least 12 people were killed and 9 injured in a late-night mass shooting in the Jumpers informal settlement in Johannesburg.
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Nearly 20,000 in Japan protest Trump’s use of anime characters on social media
Almost 20,000 Japanese signed a petition against US President Trump’s unauthorized use of manga and anime characters on social media.