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KPMG barred from new Australian federal contracts amid widening Big Four scandals
Australia’s federal government barred KPMG from bidding on new contracts until September 30 after an audit-leak scandal, worsening Big Four firms’ government work decline.
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Malaysia aims to complete MyLesen B2 motorcycle licence rollout by July 2026
The Ministry of Transport and Road Transport Department target July to finish the MyLesen B2 motorcycle licence programme.
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Malaysia continues refining carbon tax plan amid energy and geopolitical concerns
Malaysia is still refining its carbon tax implementation framework, with timing undecided amid global uncertainties.
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Myanmar inflation nears 25% in April 2026 amid US-Iran fuel crisis: World Bank
Myanmar’s inflation rose to 24.6% in April 2026, driven by fuel price shocks from the US-Iran conflict, World Bank reports.
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Elijah Just scores twice as New Zealand draws 2-2 with Iran at 2026 World Cup
Elijah Just scored both goals as New Zealand played Iran to a 2-2 draw in their 2026 World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium on June 15.
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MyCC issues provisional bid-rigging finding against six firms in RM5.7 million food tender
The Malaysia Competition Commission issued a Proposed Decision against six companies for colluding in a RM5.7 million food supply tender by the National Anti-Drugs Agency.
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US restricts export and use of Anthropic's latest AI models over security concerns
US Commerce Department ordered Anthropic to halt global export and use of Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models over fears of misuse by hostile military agencies.
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Teraju moved to PM's Department to boost Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035
Malaysia transferred Teraju from the Ministry of Economy to the Prime Minister's Department to fast-track the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035.
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Iran and New Zealand draw 2-2 in politically charged World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw in their June 16 World Cup group match in Los Angeles amid protests and controversy.
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Google rolls out Android 17 and Wear OS 7 updates with multitasking and AI features
Google began deploying Android 17 and Wear OS 7 updates to Pixel devices on June 16, 2026, adding new multitasking and AI capabilities.
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Malaysia Rail Link says ECRL fare rates on social media are speculative
Malaysia Rail Link clarified that East Coast Rail Link fare rates circulating online are not official and have not been announced yet.
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Jardine Matheson announces US$500 million share buyback and growth targets through 2030
Jardine Matheson plans a US$500 million share buyback by end-2027 and sets targets for dividend, returns, and acquisitions through 2030.
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Australia refuses to shield players from social media before US World Cup match
Australia’s assistant coach says players can handle social media hype ahead of their June 19 World Cup match against the United States.
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Belarus' Lukashenko urges Russia and Ukraine to compromise to end war
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko called for Russia and Ukraine to reach a compromise to end the more than four-year war.
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Trump Thanks China and Russia for Role in US-Iran Preliminary Ceasefire Agreement
President Donald Trump credited Chinese and Russian leaders for helping achieve an initial US-Iran ceasefire deal by supporting the US naval blockade.
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Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick; Harry Kane matches England record
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup goalscoring record while England beat Croatia with Harry Kane tying England's scoring mark.
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Vietnam police arrest 9 in cat theft ring, rescue over 500 cats from meat trade
Vietnam police arrested nine suspects and recovered more than 500 cats from a criminal group stealing cats for the meat trade.
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Microsoft launches Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 with Snapdragon chips at higher prices
Microsoft released Surface Laptop 8th Edition and Surface Pro 12th Edition with Snapdragon X2 chips, raising starting prices by up to $600 today.
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Portugal and DR Congo draw 1-1 in 2026 World Cup Group K opener in Houston
Portugal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group K opening match on June 17 in Houston.
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Florida sues TikTok over alleged violations of child social media law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit June 15 alleging TikTok violates state law banning children under 14 from social media use.
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Daichi Kamada credits Oliver Glasner for rise in Japan's midfield role
Daichi Kamada scored a late equaliser for Japan at the 2026 World Cup and praised Oliver Glasner for his defensive development.
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Sweden passes law allowing revocation of immigrants' residency for bad behaviour
Sweden's parliament approved a law June 15 to revoke immigrants' residency permits for misconduct, including retroactive cases.
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Christian Pulisic’s availability uncertain ahead of US vs Australia World Cup match
Christian Pulisic’s fitness remains unclear ahead of the US game versus Australia on June 19 after a calf injury in the opener.
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US Supreme Court Upholds Trump-Era Tariffs on $370 Billion of Chinese Imports
The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal, upholding tariffs on $370 billion of Chinese goods imposed during Trump’s administration.