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Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Leaves Bandai Namco After 20 Years
Kohei Ikeda, director of Tekken 8 and Tekken 7, departed Bandai Namco after two decades on June 1, 2026.
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Vladimir Putin shaped his image to consolidate power since becoming acting president in 1999
Since 1999, Vladimir Putin has carefully controlled his public image to project strength and loyalty, using visual symbolism and media management.
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Seventeen nations launch framework to protect critical underwater infrastructure
Seventeen countries launched the GUIDE framework to enhance security of underwater infrastructure at the May 30 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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Oil prices jump up to 5% after Israel expands Lebanon incursion amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty
Oil prices rose sharply on June 1 after Israel expanded military operations in Lebanon and US-Iran ceasefire talks faced setbacks.
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Johor state assembly dissolved, election set by July 31, 2026
Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi dissolved the state assembly on June 1, triggering the 16th state election by July 31.
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Malaysian Leaders Focus on Education and Development for Sabah and Sarawak During Kaamatan and Gawai
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and state leaders emphasized equitable development and educational progress for Sabah and Sarawak amid festival celebrations.
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Japan launches anti-dumping probes on steel imports from China, South Korea, and Taiwan
Japan announced anti-dumping investigations on hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel imports from China, South Korea, and Taiwan on June 1, 2026.
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James Milner retires at 40 after record 658 Premier League appearances
James Milner announced his retirement from professional football after 24 Premier League seasons and a record 658 games played.
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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Criticizes Steam Deck Price Hike, Cites Valve Founder’s Yacht
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve’s Steam Deck price increase, blaming component costs and Valve founder Gabe Newell’s $500 million yacht.
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US conducts airstrikes on Iranian radar sites; Iran retaliates with missile attack on US base
The US military launched defensive airstrikes on Iranian radar and drone sites over the weekend, prompting Iran to retaliate by attacking a US air force base today.
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Vinicius Jr scores as Brazil beats Panama 6-2 in World Cup warm-up
Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 in a friendly at Maracana Stadium on May 31, led by Vinicius Jr’s early goal and assist.
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France seizes sanctioned Russian oil tanker Tagor in Atlantic with UK aid
France seized the Russian-linked oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic on May 31, supported by the UK and allies.
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Mexico names 26-player squad for 2026 World Cup with Guillermo Ochoa set for sixth appearance
Mexico announced its 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, including goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa aiming for a record sixth World Cup appearance.
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Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board launches online e-Assessment Appeal service on MyTax portal
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board introduced an online e-Assessment Appeal service on June 1 for taxpayers to file appeals or extension requests via MyTax portal.
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Nvidia unveils RTX Spark AI superchip for Windows PCs and laptops at Computex 2026
Nvidia announced the RTX Spark superchip to bring local AI computing to Windows PCs and laptops starting fall 2026.
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Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace factory in South Korea kills 5, injures 2
An explosion at Hanwha Aerospace's Daejeon factory on June 1 killed five and injured two workers.
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Iranian drones and missiles hit Kuwait airport amid ongoing US-Iran hostilities
On June 3, Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Kuwait International Airport, causing damage, over 60 injuries, and one death amid US retaliatory strikes.
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China Deploys Coast Guard East of Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks
China’s Coast Guard patrolled waters east of Taiwan on June 1 in response to Japan and the Philippines starting maritime boundary talks there.
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AI-powered automation, Markdown tools, and speech synthesis lead GitHub trends today
Top GitHub projects today highlight AI-driven video, document conversion, multilingual TTS, and web scraping innovations.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marks 2 years with defense and population initiatives
President Lai Ching-te marked his second year in office on May 20, highlighting defense, democracy, and new population policies.
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King Sultan Ibrahim celebrates official birthday with federal awards at Istana Negara
King Sultan Ibrahim held an investiture ceremony June 1, honoring 144 recipients with federal awards at Istana Negara.
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Ibrahima Konate to leave Liverpool at contract end after talks fail
Ibrahima Konate, 27, will leave Liverpool when his contract expires in June 2026 after failing to agree a new deal with the club.
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US closes loophole on Nvidia AI chip exports to Chinese firms outside China
The US Department of Commerce ended a loophole allowing Nvidia AI chips to reach Chinese subsidiaries abroad, reinforcing export controls on May 31, 2026.
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Former Fed Chair Powell Warns Political Pressure Threatens Federal Reserve Credibility
Jerome Powell cautioned that political interference risks the Federal Reserve’s independence and public trust during his May 31 award speech.