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PETRONAS signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA starting in 2028
PETRONAS will supply up to two million tonnes of LNG per year to Japan's JERA under a 20-year deal signed in June 2026 in Tokyo.
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Messi scores in return as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 ahead of 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi scored off the bench June 9 as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Alabama.
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US judge urges faster refunds of $100B in illegal Trump-era tariffs
US Trade Court judge Richard Eaton urged the government to speed refunds of over $100 billion in tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
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England manages Bukayo Saka's fitness carefully ahead of 2026 World Cup
England coach Thomas Tuchel is gradually building Bukayo Saka back to fitness after an Achilles injury ahead of the World Cup.
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NASA names Artemis III crew including first European pilot Luca Parmitano
NASA announced four astronauts for Artemis III on June 9, 2026, including Italian ESA pilot Luca Parmitano for a 2027 orbit mission.
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U.S. urges Europe to impose Ebola travel restrictions ahead of 2026 World Cup
The U.S. government urged European countries on June 1 to impose travel restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa before the 2026 World Cup.
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Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra advance to California governor general election
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra secured the top two spots in California’s June 2 primary to face off in the November governor’s race.
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AI research agents, vector search tech, and computer vision lead GitHub trends today
Top trending repos spotlight AI-powered research tools, Rust-backed vector indexes, and advances in computer vision frameworks.
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US State Department to pilot $750 premium expedited B1/B2 visa interview service starting July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, the US State Department will pilot a $750 premium service for faster B1/B2 visa interview appointments at select consulates.
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Starbucks explores stake sale and IPO for Japan unit valued up to $3.7 billion
Starbucks is considering a stake sale or IPO for its Japan business, which has about 2,100 stores, as preliminary talks with banks take place.
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Iran launches missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait
Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait in retaliation for US airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary despite controversies
Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary on June 9 with about 72-75% of the vote amid controversy.
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Malaysian High Court orders Rosmah Mansor to pay RM67.5 million for missing jewellery
The Malaysian High Court found Rosmah Mansor liable for 43 missing luxury jewellery pieces and ordered her to pay RM67.5 million.
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US dollar hits eight-week high as strong jobs data and Middle East tensions shake markets
The US dollar surged in early June 2026 on strong employment data and rising Middle East tensions, pushing gold and silver prices down and oil higher.
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Google cuts AI Plus subscription price nearly in half and doubles storage to 400GB
Google lowered its AI Plus monthly subscription price from around $8 to $5 and doubled included storage to 400GB as of June 8, 2026.
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Brazil and Morocco Draw 1-1 in 2026 World Cup Group C Opener
Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the 2026 World Cup on June 13 in New Jersey.
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Two reportedly killed as Afghan Taliban disperse rare women’s rights protest in Herat
Security forces dispersed a rare protest against women's detentions in Herat on June 9, resulting in two reported deaths and injuries.
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Nick Reiner Seeks Access to $1.5 Million Trust Fund for Murder Trial Fees
Nick Reiner petitioned a Los Angeles court to access his parents' trust fund to pay legal fees as he faces murder charges.
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China to invest $295 billion in nationwide AI infrastructure over five years
China plans to spend about 2 trillion yuan ($295 billion) by 2031 to build interconnected AI data centers and computing hubs nationwide.
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India Halts Starlink Commercial Launch Approvals Citing Security Concerns Before SpaceX IPO
India’s security agencies have withheld final approvals for SpaceX’s Starlink to launch commercially over concerns about terminal use in Iran conflict.
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US trade deficit narrows to $55.9 billion in April on record oil exports
The US trade deficit shrank to $55.9 billion in April 2026, driven by record crude oil exports and rising overall exports amid increased imports.
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Destiny 2's final update 'Monument of Triumph' launches, ending active development
Bungie released Destiny 2's last major update, Monument of Triumph, on June 9, 2026, ending active content development for the game.
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US stocks volatile after Iran tension escalates and inflation hits 3-year high
US stock markets plunged June 10 after President Trump ordered strikes on Iran and inflation data rose, following a June 8 chip stock rebound amid eased tensions.
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Malaysia’s top government-linked funds to invest in firms under MY Value Up programme
Malaysia’s largest government-linked investment companies will allocate capital to firms adopting MY Value Up recommendations.