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Singapore Ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng sue Bloomberg for defamation over property article
Ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng sued Bloomberg and a reporter for defamation over a 2024 article on their high-value property transactions.
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NTUC First Campus launches Inclusion Toolkit for pre-school teachers in Singapore
NTUC First Campus unveiled an Inclusion Toolkit on May 22 to aid pre-school teachers in supporting children with diverse learning needs.
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Citi to hire 500 wealth management staff globally with focus on Asia
Citigroup plans to hire about 100 private bankers and 400 specialists globally, prioritizing Asia where its private bank grows fastest.
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China’s Wang Yi to Chair UN Security Council Meeting and Visit Canada in May 2026
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair a UN Security Council meeting on May 26 and visit Canada from May 28 to 30.
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Valve announces Steam Machine pricing starting at $1,049, rejects hardware subsidies
Valve set Steam Machine prices from $1,049 to $1,428 and explained why it will not subsidize hardware costs.
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Mexico's World Cup mascot Merlin the duck meets President Sheinbaum
Merlin, a pet duck and viral mascot of the 2026 World Cup, met Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum at her press conference on June 22, 2026.
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Valve launches Steam Machine, a compact PC gaming device starting at $1,049
Valve released the Steam Machine, a small living room PC gaming device priced from $1,049, designed to run SteamOS and connect to TVs.
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Valve to add AMD FSR 4 upscaling support to Steam Machine console soon
Valve confirmed it is collaborating with AMD to bring FSR 4 and 4.1 upscaling to Steam Machine’s RDNA 3 GPU by July 2026.
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Lionel Messi becomes all-time top World Cup scorer with 18 goals
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria on June 22, 2026, setting a new record with 18 World Cup goals.
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Dallas Mavericks hire Dusty May, 49, as new head coach after 2026 NCAA title
Dusty May leaves Michigan after winning 2026 NCAA championship to lead Dallas Mavericks NBA team.
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New York forms committee to explore joint 2042 Winter Olympics bid with Lake Placid
New York state created a committee to study a joint Lake Placid–New York City bid for the 2042 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Jeffrey Donaldson convicted of 18 child sexual offences including rape
Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, was found guilty of 18 historical child sexual offences including rape at Newry Crown Court.
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Lucid Motors cuts 18% of workforce, eliminates COO role amid restructuring
Lucid Motors laid off about 1,500 employees, cut its second shift, and ended the COO role as part of cost reductions announced June 22.
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Canada’s inflation rate rises to 3.2% in May, highest since 2023
Canada’s consumer price index rose 3.2% year-on-year in May 2026, exceeding the Bank of Canada’s target range for the first time since 2023.
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US federal agencies open investigations into Tesla crash killing Texas woman
Federal and local authorities launched probes after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside on June 19, 2026.
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Chinese authorities launch probe into alleged formamide contamination in baby diapers
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and other agencies began investigating claims of formamide in baby diapers today.
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Man jailed 6 months for molesting Singapore Airlines stewardess during flight
Akash Tiwari, 35, was sentenced to six months in jail for molesting and harassing a Singapore Airlines stewardess on a February flight from Thailand to Singapore.
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EasyJet rejects Castlelake's £4.7 billion takeover bids for third time
EasyJet has rejected three takeover offers from Castlelake, including a £4.74 billion bid valuing, citing shareholder interests.
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Indonesia to integrate AI in key government projects including $15 billion free meals plan
Indonesia plans to embed AI in government programmes from 2026 to 2029, targeting a $15 billion free meals scheme and economic growth by 2030.
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UK launches consolidated tape offering unified view of bond market trading
ETS Connect UK launched a consolidated tape on June 22 capturing over 95% of UK bond trades across venues.
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Malaysia passes Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026 with tougher penalties for street racing
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passed the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026 introducing harsher fines and jail terms for illegal racing and new traffic offences.
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Toy Story 5 launches with $312 million global opening, tops 2026 box office
Toy Story 5 earned $312 million worldwide in its opening weekend, setting 2026 box office records and surpassing franchise highs.
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Malaysia’s Mental Health Costs Could Hit RM25.3 Billion by 2030 Without Action
Malaysia’s economic burden from mental health issues may reach RM25.3 billion by 2030 if unaddressed, the Dewan Rakyat committee warns.
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Malaysia raises maximum traffic compound fines to RM500 and criminalizes illegal street racing
Malaysia passed the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 raising maximum traffic fines and adding illegal street racing offences.