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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.
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China and India Discuss Steps Toward Normalizing Relations at BRICS Security Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian NSA Ajit Doval met in New Delhi to discuss gradual normalization of bilateral ties and border issues during BRICS talks.
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Spain Faces First Official 2026 Heatwave with Temperatures Above 44°C
Spain entered its first official heatwave of 2026 on June 21, with inland temperatures soaring above 40°C and severe alerts in several regions.
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Kim Jong Un vows to expand nuclear arsenal and naval power including 10,000-ton warships
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to strengthen nuclear forces and build large nuclear-armed surface warships at a party meeting and naval ceremony this week.
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Hong Kong’s Lai Ka-ying joins China’s Shenzhou-23 mission to Tiangong space station
Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong’s first astronaut, launched aboard China’s Shenzhou-23 mission to Tiangong on May 24, 2026.
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2026 NPT Review Conference ends without consensus amid US-Iran disputes
The 2026 NPT Review Conference closed May 23 in New York without a final document after strong US-Iran clashes over nuclear issues.
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil sites including Novorossiysk port and Vladimir region station
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Novorossiysk oil terminal and Vladimir region pumping station in late May, causing fires and injuries.
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Austrian Director Sandra Wollner Wins Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes; Nepali Film Makes History
Sandra Wollner won the Un Certain Regard award at Cannes for Everytime, while Nepal’s first Cannes film earned the Jury Prize.
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Fire at Lucknow animation training center kills at least 14 people
A fire on June 22 in a Lucknow commercial building killed at least 14, mostly animation students, officials said.
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Chinese authorities launch probe into alleged formamide contamination in baby diapers
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and other agencies began investigating claims of formamide in baby diapers today.
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Thailand aims to raise economic growth potential to 3% by 2030
Thailand announced plans to increase its annual economic growth potential from 2.7% to 3.0% by 2030, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on June 22, 2026.
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Singapore Airlines to issue 1.5 billion yuan five-year offshore bond under $10B debt plan
Singapore Airlines mandated four banks to arrange a 1.5 billion yuan offshore bond issue, expected June 30, 2026, as part of its $10 billion debt program.
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Middle East, China, and Indonesia mitigate aluminium supply shock from Iran conflict
Middle Eastern smelters and Asian producers eased aluminium shortages caused by Iran war despite Strait of Hormuz closure on June 20, 2026.
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Three India-linked supertankers reappear near Strait of Hormuz amid oil spill off Pakistan coast
Three India-linked supertankers crossed the Gulf of Oman on June 21 amid disputed Strait of Hormuz closure and an oil spill reported on Pakistan’s coast.
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Iceland Resumes Commercial Whaling, Killing Two Fin Whales After Two-Year Pause
Iceland restarted commercial whaling in June 2026, killing two fin whales after halting hunts in 2024-25.
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SpaceX launches debut bond sale after record $85.7B IPO and reports $100.8B cash
SpaceX announced its first senior unsecured notes offering on June 22, following a June 12 IPO that raised $85.7 billion and reporting $100.8 billion cash on hand.
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China Imposes Export Controls on 10 US Firms, Bans 46 from Government Procurement
China on June 22 restricted exports to 10 US rare earth and defense companies and barred 46 from government procurement over US military blacklist actions.
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Egypt beats New Zealand 3-1 for first ever World Cup victory after 92 years
Egypt won its first World Cup match by beating New Zealand 3-1 in the 2026 group stage on June 22.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns After Local Election Losses, Sterling Weakens
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned amid political pressure after heavy Labour losses in May local elections, causing sterling to weaken [s1,s2].
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China adds 10 US rare earth and defense-linked firms to export control list
China banned dual-use exports to 10 US rare earth and defense-linked companies on June 22, 2026.
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China keeps loan prime rates steady for 13th month in June 2026
China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3.0% and 3.5% respectively in June 2026, marking 13 consecutive months without a change.
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Taiwan begins five-day Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise amid Chinese military activity
Taiwan launched a five-day military drill on June 22 to enhance rapid wartime readiness amid increasing Chinese air and naval presence near the island.
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France and Germany agree equal 40% stakes in defense firm KNDS ahead of IPO
France and Germany agreed to hold equal 40% stakes in European defense company KNDS before its planned IPO on July 13, 2026.
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Australia signs A$2.5 billion deal to sell advanced radar system to Canada
Australia signed a A$2.5 billion deal to sell its Over-the-Horizon Radar technology to Canada for Arctic surveillance today.