Archive / june - 2026
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Emirates NBD and FAB Lead Responsible AI Index as Region's Banks Close Gap With Global PeersTwo UAE banks, Emirates NBD and First Abu Dhabi Bank, have topped an index tracking the use of responsible artificial intelligence, receiving recognition for their...
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Indonesia Free Meals Agency Office Locked Down as Investigators Raid PremisesThe raid came just hours after President Prabowo Subianto sacked the head of the agency, Dadan Hindayana, which an official said was linked to governance...
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Queiroz Responds To Staying For AFCON 2027 After WCGhana manager Carlos Queiroz has responded to questions about whether he will remain in charge of the Black Stars beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
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Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry NowakDowning Street has hit out at "people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division", after JD Vance's comments on the...
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OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'Superapp' Overhaul Ahead of Listing, FT ReportsOpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul yet, aiming to turn it into a "superapp" with coding tools and AI agents to boost revenue ahead...
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Israel, Iran Trade Fire Despite Trump's Call for RestraintIsrael and Iran traded fire on Monday (Jun 8), seriously testing a fragile truce and threatening hopes for a deal to end the Middle East...
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How Trade and Energy Turmoil Could Deepen if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed Until SeptemberWith the endgame of the war between the US and Iran remaining unclear, businesses and consumers are bracing for more tough times.A prolonged Strait of...
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Portugal Down African Giants In Final WC Warm-UpPortugal made it back-to-back wins after defeating Nigeria 2-1 in their final warm-up clash before the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.- Fixture: Portugal v...US Strikes Iran in Response to Downing of Military HelicopterThe US says it has carried out a series of strikes on Iranian military and surveillance sites in response to the downing of an American...
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Iran Peace Deal Looms While New Military Action Flares Near Strait of HormuzThe United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior U.S. administration official saying both...
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Why the US Economy Keeps Defying the OddsIn Dresden, in east Germany late last year, the final car rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen's "Transparent Factory", built to showcase the pinnacle...
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U.S. Order Cutting Access to Anthropic's AI Models Sparks CriticismThe U.S. government's order for Anthropic to withdraw its most powerful artificial intelligence models has sparked a wave of criticism from both advocates and opponents...Shares Surge, Oil Skids in Asia on News of Us-iran DealShare markets surged in Asia on Monday (Jun 15) while the dollar slipped and oil prices tumbled as a tentative peace deal between the United...
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Belgium Battle Back To Hold Egypt In WC OpenerBelgium battle back to secure a 1-1 draw against Egypt in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Monday night.Fixture: Belgium v EgyptScore: 1-1Goalscorers: Hany...Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen on Friday under US-Iran dealUS President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been signed, with a formal...
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Extraordinary Messi Makes More History in MasterClass for the AgesIt was a day for football's biggest names. But even amid so much star quality, Lionel Messi still took top billing.Lionel messi six world cups...US-iran Ceasefire Agreement to Be Public Soon, Permanent Truce Still Awaits NegotiationDetails began to emerge on Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East, with U.S. President Donald...
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Apple to Raise Prices as AI Boom Pushes up Chip CostsApple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss has...Hong Kong Hoists Highest Rain Signal, Closes SchoolsHong Kong's observatory raised its highest black rain signal on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12.55pm local time, prompting schools to close and some businesses to...
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Cunha scores twice as Brazil win 3-0 and eliminate Haiti at World CupBrazil forward Matheus Cunha rewarded manager Carlo Ancelotti's backing with his first two goals at a World Cup as the five-time champions cruised to a...Trump Unveils Qatari Luxury Jet for Air Force One FleetPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a new Boeing 747-8 jet for Air Force One that the Qatari government donated last year as an "unconditional" gift...
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Ukrainian Drone Makers Target Asia as Taiwan Tensions Spur DemandThe CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April with a pitch for Japanese officials and defense contractors: build...India Tightens Security as Millions of Medical Student Aspirants Retake Entrance Exam After Paper LeakIndia’s 2.2 million medical aspirants are retaking the entrance exam under heavy security after a paper leak sparked outrage, arrests and protests over exam fraud...
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Trump-backed Political Outsider Wins Colombia Election, Initial Count ShowsRight-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, an initial vote count shows, marking a dramatic shift in how the government...The BTS Fans Losing Thousands as Scammers Cash in on Comeback Tour Ticket WarWhen Vevee logged in to Ticketmaster on 9 June, she hoped her years-long wait to see supergroup BTS was finally drawing to an end.Desperate fans...
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Messi Breaks WC Record As Argentina Advance To Last 32Reigning champions Argentina advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage after defeating Austria 2-0 in Houston on Monday evening.Argentina advance to World Cup...
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Nissan shareholders vote down outside director reappointmentNissan Motor Co's proposal to reappoint an external board member was blocked at its annual meeting on Tuesday, in a rare rejection of a board...Malaysia Police Launch Disciplinary Probe on Personnel Involved in China Viral VideoInspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the individual remains on active duty while investigations are ongoing. Local media reports have linked the case to a...
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World Cup 2026: Al Ain Star Soufiane Rahimi Sparks Morocco Comeback Victory as Vinicius Shines in Brazil WinA goal and an assist by Al Ain forward Soufiane Rahimi helped Morocco to a come-from-behind victory against minnows Haiti to seal the Atlas Lions'...Heavy Rains From Nearby Typhoon Pound Taiwan, 200 to Be Evacuated on East CoastHeavy rains from a passing typhoon caused localised flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday, while more than 200 people on the...
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IBM Introduced the World’s First Sub-1-nanometer (NM) Chip TechnologyMuch of the semiconductor industry has operated for decades via Moore’s Law, the foreshadowing that transistor counts effectively double about every two years. Yet, as...Myanmar Burns Us$525 Million of Illegal DrugsDrugs slated for burning in ceremonies across Myanmar were double the quantity of 2025, say officials.Myanmar authorities on Friday (Jun 26) torched seized drugs worth...
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How Small Businesses Access Global Trade Without a Middleman Using B2BMAPWhat B2BMAP Stands ForB2BMAP is a global B2B marketplace built for small and medium businesses. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the platform connects buyers and suppliers...Rangnick Dismisses Collusion Talk After Austria, Algeria Play Out Six-goal ThrillerAustria coach Ralf Rangnick scoffed at suggestions his side had played for a mutually beneficial draw against Algeria after Saturday's chaotic 3-3 World Cup thriller.Austria...I Hear My Son Crying Beneath the Rubble, Says Venezuela Earthquake SurvivorOn the day that two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, Andreina Valerio rushed back from work to look for her almost two-year-old son, Santiago.Heartbreaking Venezuela earthquake...
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Pakistan Eyes Cheaper Iran Oil, Gas Imports After US Sanctions WaiverPakistan's Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, said the government was examining the possibility after oil markets stabilised following the end of direct hostilities in...Calls Grow to End Military Training in Indonesia Village Cooperatives Project After Five DieFive participants died just 10 days into the 45-day training from causes including cardiac arrest, heat stroke, tuberculosis and pneumonia, according to the defence ministry. Rights...
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Angry Venezuelans Accuse Government of Negligence and Apathy"Silencio" the rescuers scream turning towards the road with their fists up in the air, motioning to everyone to remain silent.Anger mounts as residents slam...Brazil Break Japan Hearts To Advance To WC Last 16Five-time champions Brazil booked their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 after a late 2-1 victory over Japan at the NRG...