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Malaysia reports 1,059 hiking accidents with 63 deaths from 2021 to 2025
Malaysia recorded 1,059 hiking accidents causing 63 deaths and 87 injuries nationwide from 2021 to 2025, officials said today.
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Tencent negotiating exits from minority stakes in Japanese game studios including Marvelous
Tencent is negotiating the sale of minority stakes in several Japanese game studios, including Marvelous, amid a global portfolio review.
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Malaysian police probe officer over viral China video; ready to seek Interpol help on World Cup gambling
Royal Malaysian Police investigate personnel for alleged insult in China video and pledge international help against World Cup betting syndicates.
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Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to raise $900M in Hong Kong IPO
Momenta Global Ltd, backed by GM and Tencent, received Hong Kong Stock Exchange approval to launch a $900 million IPO ahead of a July listing.
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US Treasury issues 60-day waiver allowing limited Iranian crude oil sales
The US Treasury issued a 60-day waiver permitting some US refiners to buy Iranian crude oil amid efforts to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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US DOJ opens civil rights probe into NY Poetica Coffee over ban on Congressman Goldman
The US Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into Poetica Coffee after its social media post refusing service to Rep. Dan Goldman surfaced.
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Peter Murrell sentenced to five years for embezzling over £400,000 from SNP
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, received five years and three months in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
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US and Iran sign preliminary peace deal including nuclear inspection provisions
The US and Iran signed a 14-point preliminary peace deal in mid-June 2026 addressing war and Iran's nuclear program.
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Kenya Health Minister found in contempt for defying court order on Ebola quarantine site
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt for continuing a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility despite court orders to stop work.
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EA conducts third round of layoffs in 2026 ahead of $55 billion Saudi-led sale
EA implemented its third wave of layoffs this year, affecting US remote workers and Hyderabad staff amid a Saudi-led $55 billion buyout.
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Warframe creators express heartbreak as Bungie ends Destiny 2 updates
Warframe's developers reacted with sorrow to Bungie's announcement that Destiny 2 will no longer receive updates after June 9, 2026.
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Singtel sells 2.8% stake in Thailand’s Gulf Development for about S$1 billion
Singtel sold a 2.8% stake in Gulf Development through a private placement for around S$1 billion on June 23, 2026.
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Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs worldwide amid AI-driven restructuring in 2026
Oracle reduced its global workforce by 21,000 in the year ending May 31, 2026, citing AI adoption and restructuring costs.
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Five Eyes alliance warns AI will rapidly escalate cyberattack threats within months
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned on June 22 that advanced AI models will soon enable faster, larger, and more complex cyberattacks, urging urgent defensive action.
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OpenAI launches Patch the Planet to help secure open source software
OpenAI announced Patch the Planet on June 22 to help open source communities identify and fix software bugs with AI and security partners.
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Messi leads Golden Boot race with 5 goals at 2026 World Cup after group stage
Lionel Messi scored 5 goals to lead the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race after two matches, with Mbappe and Haaland close behind on 4 goals each.
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Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs in Fiscal Year 2026 Citing AI Adoption and Other Factors
Oracle cut about 21,000 jobs globally in fiscal 2026, a 13% reduction, linked to AI adoption and restructuring costs.
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UN Commission Finds Israel Deliberately Targeted Palestinian Children, Citing Genocide and War Crimes
A UN inquiry concluded Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and West Bank, committing genocide and war crimes, says report released June 23, 2026.
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Germany proposes raising retirement age to 70 and introducing Swedish-style funded pension
Germany’s government-backed commission unveiled a pension reform plan to raise retirement age to 70 by 2090s and add a state-run funded pension scheme.
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Malaysia advances maritime economy, energy ties, aerospace growth, and aviation resilience in 2026
Malaysia boosts port modernization, energy diplomacy, and aviation to strengthen trade and economic growth in 2026.
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China’s fiscal deficit narrows 4.1% in early 2026 amid cautious spending
China’s fiscal deficit fell 4.1% in January-May 2026 to 3.16 trillion yuan as government spending declined and tax revenue rose.
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Romania, Slovakia and allies call for lower bear protection after rising attacks
Romania and Slovakia urged the EU to loosen brown bear protections due to increased attacks on people and livestock, backed by three other countries.
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Malaysian parliamentary committee backs reforms to separate AG and Public Prosecutor roles
A Malaysian parliamentary committee has recommended reforms for public prosecutor appointments and oversight to separate the role from the Attorney General's office.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded from Milwaukee Bucks to Miami Heat in blockbuster deal
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat on June 22, 2026.