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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.
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UN-backed IMO launches evacuation of 11,000 seafarers through Strait of Hormuz
The International Maritime Organization began evacuating over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz today.
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EU to intensify probe into Meta’s alleged addictive design targeting children
The European Commission is set to issue preliminary findings accusing Meta’s Facebook and Instagram of using addictive design techniques impacting children.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie, missing since February, note suggests she may be dead
Nancy Guthrie disappeared near her Tucson home on February 1; kidnappers sent notes saying she is dead, sparking ongoing FBI investigation.
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Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards picked forward AJ Dybantsa first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23.
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Germany's nationwide rail network halted by GSM-R communication failure
Deutsche Bahn stopped all train services across Germany late June 23 after a failure in the GSM-R digital radio system disrupted communication.
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PKR Youth says only a handful left following Rafizi and Nik Nazmi resignations
PKR Youth leaders said only one or two members left the party after Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi quit and handed over their MP seats in May 2026.
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MSCI Delays Review of Indonesia's Emerging Market Status Until November 2026
MSCI extended its review of Indonesia’s market classification to November 2026, retaining its emerging market status for now amid reform concerns.
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Football commentator Jorge Vera loses World Cup credentials after on-air rant over Paraguay red card
Paraguayan commentator Jorge Vera was banned from World Cup coverage after an expletive-filled tirade following a red card for Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron.
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AI Stock Boom Doubles Market Caps in Taiwan and South Korea, Raises Retail Risks
Stock markets in Taiwan and South Korea doubled in value over the past year amid AI-driven demand, drawing record retail investor participation including minors.
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Mexico beats Ghana 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match in Puebla
Mexico defeated Ghana 2-0 in a friendly match on May 22 at Puebla’s Cuauhtemoc Stadium ahead of the World Cup.
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Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah begins three-day visit to Turkiye including RMN ship launch
Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah of Malaysia departed May 23 for Turkiye, attending a Royal Malaysian Navy ship launch and cultural visits.
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UN to Evacuate Over 11,000 Sailors Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Conflict
The UN's International Maritime Organization will evacuate more than 11,000 stranded sailors from the Strait of Hormuz with help from regional powers.
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Singapore Surgeons Remove 2.5cm Brain Tumour Through Eye Socket Using New Technique
Surgeons at National Neuroscience Institute and Tan Tock Seng Hospital removed a 2.5cm brain tumour through a patient’s eye socket using a minimally invasive method.
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Alibaba sues US Defense Department to be removed from Chinese military blacklist
Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its listing as a Chinese military-associated company.
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US Markets Edge Lower on Tech Shares Amid Iran Talks and AI Spending Concerns
US stock indexes closed lower on June 24, driven by tech sector weakness despite gains in Dow and falling oil prices amid Iran negotiations.
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France coach Didier Deschamps to miss final 2026 World Cup group game for funeral
France coach Didier Deschamps will miss Friday’s World Cup match against Norway to attend his mother’s funeral.
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Netflix to launch first original horror game Unhinged on June 30
Netflix will release Unhinged, its first original horror game, on June 30 for all subscribers worldwide.