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Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on Jun 8 and 9
This will be the Chinese supremo’s first overseas trip of the year, and comes shortly after his recent meetings in Beijing with both United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in May.
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New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure
WELLINGTON: Homes in New Zealand’s capital were flooded with faeces and sanitary products on Friday (Jun 5) after an overnight storm blocked wastewater pipes, the city’s utilities company said.Wellington Water said the wastewater overflow in the picturesque suburb of Island Bay was the result of a blocked mai
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Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
June 5 : Colombian singer Shakira will perform the official World Cup song “Dai Dai” at the opening ceremony in Mexico, FIFA said on Friday. Here are some details: • Shakira will be joined by Burna Boy on Thursday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.• The opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes
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Asian stocks take another hit from AI, Middle East worries
HONG KONG: Asian equities went into reverse on Friday (Jun 5) on continued worries about the artificial intelligence trade after disappointing forecasts from chip titan Broadcom, while investors were also keeping a wary eye on
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30 motorists caught for queue cutting, other traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint
Fifteen motorists were referred to the traffic police for further action.
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LA28 to study Los Angeles World Cup matches as Olympic test case, CEO says
LOS ANGELES, June 4 : Los Angeles Olympic organizers will use the city’s 2026 World Cup matches as a key learning opportunity for transport, security and crowd movement as they prepare to stage the 2028 Games, LA28 chief executive Reynold Hoover told Reuters.The World Cup will bring eight matches to Los Angel
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HTB for BTS: Why more fans in Singapore are using Help-To-Buy services for concert tickets
Help-To-Buy (HTB) services have become a booming business in the ticketing space. With sales for K-pop superstars BTS’ upcoming Singapore shows in full swing, CNA Lifestyle spoke to fans who regularly use these services, and a provider to understand why demand is soaring.
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Negeri Sembilan state assembly to be dissolved on Jun 5; polls to be held within 60 days
The 16th Negeri Sembilan state election was not initially due until November 2028.
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Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes
HONG KONG, June 5 : The Japanese yen is testing the 160 barrier on Friday, prompting pushback from Japanese officials, while the U.S. dollar is on track for a weekly gain as Gulf tensions fuel safe-haven flows.The yen weakened to the critical 160-per-dollar mark briefly in early trades, hitting the level for
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Philippine annual inflation slows to 6.8% in May
MANILA, June 5 : Philippine annual inflation stood at 6.8 per cent in May, below the previous month’s 7.2 per cent rate, driven mainly by slower increases in food and transport costs, the statistics agency said on Friday. • The consumer price index was below the 7.5 per cent median forecast in a Reuters po
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