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Qatar and Switzerland set for World Cup 2026 Group B opener in San Francisco
Qatar and Switzerland will face off on June 14, 2026, in San Francisco to open Group B at the World Cup 2026.
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Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years for drone operation over North Korea
Seoul Central District Court sentenced Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years for ordering an October 2024 drone operation into North Korean airspace.
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Top Coaches Tuchel, Ancelotti, and Pochettino Lead Teams at 2026 World Cup
Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Mauricio Pochettino will coach England, Brazil, and the USA at the 2026 World Cup.
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Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina draw 1-1 in opening match of 2026 World Cup in Toronto
Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina played to a 1-1 draw in their Group B opener at the 2026 World Cup on June 12 in Toronto.
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Ukraine and Moldova launch first phase of EU membership talks in Luxembourg
Ukraine and Moldova officially began the initial phase of EU accession negotiations on June 15, 2026, in Luxembourg.
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US Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Indefinitely
Judge Leonie Brinkema indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund on June 12, demanding DOJ confirm it will not be revived.
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Indonesian nasi padang chain Sederhana to open first Singapore outlet in Kampong Glam
Sederhana announced plans to open its first Singapore restaurant at 738 North Bridge Road, replacing the closed Warong Nasi Pariaman stall.
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Hanoi scales back petrol motorbike ban amid public opposition and delays
Hanoi government reduced its planned petrol motorbike ban in the city center after pushback and infrastructure delays.
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Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District
Chris Rabb won the 2026 Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating three other candidates.
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Housewife charged again for offensive Facebook post about Malaysian King
Suhaila Abd Halim was charged again for an offensive Facebook post about Malaysia’s King after a Federal Court ruling upheld the law's constitutionality.
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Taiwan Opposition Vote to Impeach President Lai Falls Short in Parliament
Taiwan's opposition lawmakers failed to impeach President Lai Ching-te after the motion fell short of the required two-thirds vote in Parliament.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he is physically fine ahead of sixth World Cup at age 41
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, declares he is physically 'fine' ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup start on June 17.
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Thailand boosts surveillance for Ebola and mpox amid rising concerns
Thailand has strengthened monitoring and hospital preparedness for Ebola and mpox after new cases and regional risks emerged.
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Philippines likely to be involved in Taiwan conflict due to proximity, says Marcos Jr
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Philippines would likely be drawn into any Taiwan conflict due to geography and nearly 200,000 Filipinos in Taiwan.
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Football Australia denies Western United license for 2026/27 A-League season
Football Australia declined Western United's license for the 2026/27 A-League season amid ongoing financial issues.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim assures no cuts to sports funding despite economic challenges
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged no budget cuts to sports programmes and prioritized athlete welfare amid the global economic crisis.
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Four UK Palestine Action activists jailed over 2024 Elbit Systems factory raid
Four British Palestine Action activists were sentenced to prison for a 2024 raid causing over £1 million damage at Elbit Systems UK factory.
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US Provides Poland $4 Billion Loan for Arms, Raising Total Military Aid to $20 Billion
The US announced a new $4 billion Foreign Military Financing loan to Poland for arms purchases, totaling $20 billion available under the program.
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President Trump Calls US Men's Soccer Team Before 2026 World Cup Opener
President Donald Trump called the US men's national soccer team June 11 to offer support ahead of their World Cup match against Paraguay.
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Analog Devices to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 Billion
Analog Devices agreed to buy Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion cash deal announced May 19, 2026.
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Taiwan accuses China of military actions as main cause of regional instability
Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai said China’s military drills create the greatest regional unease and called for equal dialogue with Beijing.
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Malaysia launches Asia Pacific Urban Agenda Platform at World Urban Forum in Baku
Malaysia called for global cooperation on housing crisis and launched Asia Pacific Urban Agenda Platform at WUF13 in Baku May 19-20.
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ShinyHunters exploited Oracle PeopleSoft flaw to breach 100+ organizations including universities
The ShinyHunters ransomware group exploited a critical Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability to breach over 100 organizations, mostly universities, compromising around 300 endpoints.
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Pope Leo XIV's Tenerife flight delayed by engine issue; returns to Rome on Spanish king's jet
Pope Leo XIV’s flight from Tenerife to Rome was delayed by a technical engine problem on June 12; he returned on King Felipe VI’s private jet.