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Japan’s Maid Cafes Grow From Subculture to Mainstream Tourist Draw in Akihabara
Maid cafes in Tokyo’s Akihabara have evolved over 20 years into mainstream attractions welcoming diverse crowds, including foreign tourists and women.
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Macron, Starmer, and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7 over Ukraine support
French, British, and German leaders will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskiy on June 7 in London to discuss backing Ukraine and pressuring Russia.
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Search called off for two men trapped in Laos cave due to safety risks
Laotian and international rescuers called off the search for two men trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province on June 6.
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Train derails at Wellington’s Khandallah Station injuring six passengers
A train derailed at Khandallah Station in Wellington, New Zealand, on June 6, injuring six people.
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Singapore orders block of 14 social media posts targeting Indian community
Singapore authorities directed platforms to block 14 posts spreading divisive content against the Indian community.
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US sanctions network smuggling Iranian LPG disguised as Omani product to Asia
On June 5, the US Treasury sanctioned 12 entities and 6 vessels smuggling Iranian LPG to South and East Asia under false origins.
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Four suspects identified in damage to subsea cables in Gulf of Finland
Finnish police identified four suspects in damaging two subsea telecom cables and referred case to prosecutors.
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Mother jailed 4 years for supplying methamphetamine and utensils to 15-year-old son
A 52-year-old Singaporean woman was sentenced to four years in jail for giving methamphetamine and drug utensils to her 15-year-old son from January to June 2025.
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Middle East conflict drives millions into global hunger as WFP warns
The UN World Food Programme warned today that the Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs are fueling a global hunger crisis.
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UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal to nearly $640 million amid worsening crisis
The United Nations doubled its Lebanon humanitarian aid appeal to nearly $640 million amid escalating needs from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
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South Korean local elections hit by ballot shortages causing protests and official resignations
Ballot paper shortages disrupted South Korea’s June 3 local elections, sparking protests and the National Election Commission head’s resignation.
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Flooding of faeces and sanitary waste hits five homes in Wellington suburb
Homes in Wellington’s Island Bay were flooded with faeces and sanitary products after an overnight storm blocked wastewater pipes.
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Putin says too early to discuss staying in power until 2036
Russian President Vladimir Putin said it is too early to talk about staying in power until 2036 and urged Kyiv to compromise to end the Ukraine war.
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IAEA finds little change in Iran's nuclear program despite continued U.S.-Israeli strikes
The IAEA reported minimal changes in Iran's nuclear activities after months of U.S. and Israeli attacks and called for Iran to account for missing uranium stocks.
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UK and France finalize multinational mine-clearing mission in Strait of Hormuz
The UK and France have finalized plans to lead a 15-nation mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled US-Iran negotiations.
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Russia-US talks on energy and economy continue despite Ukraine peace pause
Russia and the US maintain dialogue on energy and economic issues despite a halt in Ukraine peace negotiations.
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Unauthorised clearing of trees in Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve under probe
NParks investigates unauthorised clearing of native saplings at Lower Peirce Reservoir Park by contractor on May 29, 2026
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Skypark Sentosa to open Southeast Asia’s tallest dry slides on June 7
Skypark Sentosa will launch two 44-meter Skyslides, including the world’s tallest drop slide, on June 7.
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WHO reports 1.5 million annual deaths and 866 million illnesses worldwide from unsafe food
WHO reported that unsafe food causes around 1.5 million deaths and 866 million illnesses worldwide each year.
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Nepali Sherpa guide found alive six days after presumed dead on Everest
Dawa Sherpa, missing on Mount Everest for six days, was found alive near Base Camp after being presumed dead.
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Fire at Sri Lanka care home kills 12, manager arrested
A fire on June 3 at Maupiya Sewana Elders Home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka killed 12 residents, injuring 6 to 8 others, with the manager arrested the next day.
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Kim Jong Un Inspects New Nuclear Facility, Calls for Rapid Arsenal Expansion
North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspected a new nuclear material facility and called for an exponential increase in nuclear weapons capacity.
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BTS presale tickets spark massive virtual queues and quick VIP sellouts in Singapore, Malaysia
BTS ticket presales triggered huge online queues and sold out VIP packages rapidly in Singapore and Malaysia on June 3, 2026.
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Poland plans phone ban in primary schools and tightens online age verification for pornography
Poland's government approved bills to ban phone use for children aged 7-15 in schools and require stricter age checks on porn sites.