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US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo

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South Korean President Lee earns praise for pragmatic approach to North and steady diplomacy hand

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends a press conference to mark the first anniversary of his inauguration at the Blue House in Seoul on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun / POOL / AFP)
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends a press conference to mark the first anniversary of his inauguration at the Blue House in Seoul on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun / POOL / AFP)

US urges NATO allies to use defence funds to replace Huawei gear

The EU commission has labelled Huawei and ZTE “high-risk suppliers” for telecom networks. 
The EU commission has labelled Huawei and ZTE “high-risk suppliers” for telecom networks. 

Is World Cup 2026 the most chaotic and controversial in history?

People wave US and pre-revolutionary Iranian flags as they protest the Iranian regime outside the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 7 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
People wave US and pre-revolutionary Iranian flags as they protest the Iranian regime outside the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 7 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran, Israel call off strikes after Trump tells both sides to ‘stop shooting’

An Israeli takes a photo of the remains of an Iranian ballistic missile.
An Israeli takes a photo of the remains of an Iranian ballistic missile.

Iran blames US for latest exchanges of fire with Israel

People ride near a banner with an image of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran June 7, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People ride near a banner with an image of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran June 7, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Scary Movie returns politically incorrect humour to top of box office; Masters Of The Universe bombs

Anna Faris (left) and Regina Hall in Scary Movie.
Anna Faris (left) and Regina Hall in Scary Movie.

Injury concerns for Morocco ahead of their World Cup opener

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Morocco v Norway - Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S. - June 7, 2026 Norway's David Moller Wolfe in action with Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brad Penner
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Morocco v Norway - Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S. - June 7, 2026 Norway's David Moller Wolfe in action with Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brad Penner

Stabbing wounds six at New York’s Penn Station

An ambulance is seen outside Penn Station in New York on June 7, 2026.
An ambulance is seen outside Penn Station in New York on June 7, 2026.

Nearly 11,000 bottles of bourbon are stolen from a Philadelphia warehouse

Company officials asked others to report any suspicious offers involving large quantities of Noble Oak bourbon.
Company officials asked others to report any suspicious offers involving large quantities of Noble Oak bourbon.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.