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Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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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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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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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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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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Israeli soldiers kill two Lebanese civilians near Nabatieh al-Fawqa amid ceasefire tensions
On June 23, 2026, Israeli forces shot dead two Lebanese men clearing a road near Nabatieh al-Fawqa, sparking new cross-border tensions.
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China's LineShine Supercomputer Tops TOP500 List, Surpassing US El Capitan
China's LineShine supercomputer claimed the top spot in the TOP500 ranking with 2.198 exaflops, overtaking the US El Capitan at 1.809 exaflops.
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India and US hold two-day talks in New Delhi to finalize interim trade deal
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal June 23-24 to advance an interim trade agreement before a July deadline.
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Dettol pulls 'toxic men' advert in China after backlash over sexism
Dettol apologised and removed a controversial Chinese advert accused of sexism after it sparked outrage online.
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US delivers four solar-powered Triton sea drones to Philippines for maritime surveillance
The US handed over four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous sea drones worth $13 million to the Philippine military on June 23, 2026.
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Tesla and BYD lead Europe's EV sales surge in May 2026 with strong growth
Tesla and BYD posted sharp increases in electric vehicle registrations across the EU in May 2026, with BYD surpassing Tesla in monthly sales.
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Russian Tu-160 Bombers Conduct 16-Hour Patrol Over Barents and Norwegian Seas
Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers flew a 16-hour patrol over neutral waters near Russia, Norway, and Finland, escorted by MiG-31 jets.
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Samsung Electronics’ HBM4 chip sales top $1 billion four months after launch
Samsung Electronics has crossed $1 billion in sales revenue for its HBM4 chips four months after starting mass production in February 2026.
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Lucid Motors to Cut About 18% of U.S. Workforce, Eliminate COO Position
Lucid Motors announced on June 22 it will lay off about 1,500 U.S. employees and cut the COO role amid factory shift cancellations.
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EU holds first talks with Taliban in Brussels on Afghan deportations
A Taliban delegation met EU officials in Brussels on June 23 to discuss deportations of Afghan nationals and consular matters.
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US Leads in Biotech Quality While China Dominates Clinical Trials, Survey Finds
A survey finds the US leads in biotech quality and commercialization, while China leads clinical development and supply chain.
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EU Parliament ECON committee approves framework for digital euro launch
The European Parliament’s ECON committee approved rules backing the digital euro, clearing a key step toward a 2029 launch.
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Over 5,300 people remain trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border
Human rights groups report more than 5,300 people detained in online scam centres controlled by Myanmar militias near the Thai border.
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Tencent negotiating exits from minority stakes in Japanese game studios including Marvelous
Tencent is negotiating the sale of minority stakes in several Japanese game studios, including Marvelous, amid a global portfolio review.
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Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to raise $900M in Hong Kong IPO
Momenta Global Ltd, backed by GM and Tencent, received Hong Kong Stock Exchange approval to launch a $900 million IPO ahead of a July listing.
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Five Eyes warn AI will drastically accelerate cyberattack threats within months
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned on June 22 that advanced AI will speed up cyberattack risks within months, urging urgent cybersecurity measures.
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Messi leads Golden Boot race with 5 goals at 2026 World Cup after group stage
Lionel Messi scored 5 goals to lead the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race after two matches, with Mbappe and Haaland close behind on 4 goals each.
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China’s fiscal deficit narrows 4.1% in early 2026 amid cautious spending
China’s fiscal deficit fell 4.1% in January-May 2026 to 3.16 trillion yuan as government spending declined and tax revenue rose.
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US and Iran reach preliminary peace deal with 60-day roadmap and oil sanction relief
The US and Iran agreed on a tentative peace deal featuring a 60-day roadmap and temporary sanction exemptions to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Sony Group plans $1 billion US dollar bond sale, its first in nearly 30 years
Sony Group announced plans to issue $1 billion in senior fixed-rate US dollar bonds with five- and ten-year maturities.