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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as key teams advance from group stage
Lionel Messi became World Cup’s all-time top scorer as Argentina, France, Norway, England, Ghana, South Africa and Mexico advanced to the Round of 32.
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SK Hynix plans $29 billion Nasdaq listing to fund AI chip capacity expansion
SK Hynix will raise about $29 billion through a Nasdaq listing to expand AI chip production capacity.
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Southeast Asia faces high risk of severe haze in late 2026 amid El Niño and biofuel demand
Singapore Institute of International Affairs issues red alert warning of severe haze over Southeast Asia through 2026.
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Global Confidence in Trump and US Reliability Falls Sharply in 2026 Pew Poll
A Pew Research Center poll shows worldwide confidence in President Trump at 23% and growing doubts about US reliability.
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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo outbreak
France confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo and isolated the patient in a specialized facility.
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China's LineShine supercomputer tops global TOP500 list with 2.19 exaflops performance
China's LineShine supercomputer claimed first place on the TOP500 list June 23, outperforming the US El Capitan by over 20%.
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2026 FIFA World Cup in US draws record attendance despite high prices and travel limits
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US has attracted over 2.85 million fans through 44 matches despite costly tickets and travel restrictions.
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Chinese football fans in Shanghai cheer Japan's 4-0 win despite political tensions
Chinese football fans in Shanghai enthusiastically supported Japan's 4-0 victory over Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup on June 21.
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Bank of Korea signals future interest rate hike amid housing and debt risks
The Bank of Korea said it may raise interest rates soon due to rising housing prices and mounting household debt risks.
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Lim Guan Eng, wife, and businesswoman to stand trial over RM11.6 million Penang corruption case
The Court of Appeal dismissed attempts to strike out corruption and money laundering charges against Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon.
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England held to 0-0 draw by Ghana at 2026 World Cup with record possession
England and Ghana played to a goalless draw in their World Cup Group L match on June 23, 2026, with England controlling 78.8% possession but unable to score.
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Samsung Electronics plans 90 trillion won share buyback to fund employee stock bonuses
Samsung Electronics plans a 90 trillion won share buyback to finance stock bonuses for employees after a recent wage deal with its labor union.
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Trump orders DOJ probe into oil firms over high US gasoline prices
President Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate major oil companies for not lowering gas prices amid a crude price drop.
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Alphabet to Replace Verizon in Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, 2026
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Alphabet will replace Verizon in the Dow before market opens June 29, 2026.
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Brad Lander defeats incumbent Dan Goldman in New York's 10th District Democratic primary
Progressive Brad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District, unseating two-term incumbent Dan Goldman.
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AI-driven video production, agentic frameworks, and finance analysis lead GitHub trends
Top repositories highlight advances in AI-powered video studio tools, multitask agent frameworks, and large language model applications in finance and cybersecurity.
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Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates win three key Democratic primaries in NYC
Three candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic congressional primaries on June 23, 2026.
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Japanese equities shift from value to growth as AI firms top market cap rankings
Japanese equities are attracting growth funds as AI and energy-efficient technology firms outpace traditional manufacturers in market value.
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Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes after cracks found in wing beams
Airbus will inspect 16 A380 aircraft, including 15 operated by Emirates and one by Qantas, following cracks detected in wing spar structures.
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North Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon and pledges naval nuclear expansion
North Korea commissioned the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon on June 23 and pledged rapid naval expansion and nuclear armament.
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Bill Gates testifies Jeffrey Epstein considered blackmailing him over affairs
Bill Gates told a House committee that Jeffrey Epstein may have sought to blackmail him using his extramarital affairs but no blackmail occurred.
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Lazada to cut 5% of workforce across Southeast Asia including Singapore
Lazada announced layoffs of about 5% of its Southeast Asian staff, including Singapore, notifying employees by June 23, 2026.
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US dollar hits seven-month high as Fed rate hike bets grow; BOJ signals rate rises
The US dollar climbed to its strongest level since November 2025 on June 23 amid bets on Fed rate hikes, while Japan’s central bank raised rates and signaled further increases.
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Budimir’s goal gives Croatia 1-0 win over Panama; Colombia advances with Munoz strike
Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in a World Cup Group L match as Ante Budimir scored the winner; Colombia qualified for last 32 after beating DR Congo 1-0.