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Nation
Oslo obliged to speed up missile deal refund, says Khaled
KOTA TINGGI: Malaysia has urged Norway to help expedite a refund for the cancelled missile procurement deal, with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin insisting that Oslo cannot absolve itself of responsibility.
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Forex
China's yuan hits 3-year high; investors eye Mideast peace talks
SHANGHAI: China's yuan inched firmer to hit a more than three-year high against the dollar on Tuesday, but gains were capped as investors cautiously evaluated Middle East peace talks.
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Technology
Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'
SYDNEY, June 2 (Reuters) - The cost of using AI will rise in less predictable ways as companies deploy the technology for complex tasks, the head of Australia's biggest bank said on Tuesday, calling the expense a key emerging management challenge.
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China
Taiwan says two dead in military training plane crash
TAIPEI: A Taiwanese military training aircraft crashed on Tuesday (June 2) during a simulated engine failure exercise, killing the two pilots on board, the defence ministry said in a statement.
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South Korea
Pigeon feeders in Seoul face fines of up to US$658 in June amid month-long crackdown
SEOUL: Signs warning against feeding pigeons have appeared across major squares and parks in Seoul as the city launches a monthlong crackdown on the practice.
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Football
Soccer-New Zealand's Payne handling viral social media fame well, says bewildered coach
June 2 (Reuters) - New Zealand defender Tim Payne is taking his sudden social media fame in his stride as he prepares for the World Cup, bringing unexpected attention to the tournament's lowest-ranked nation.
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Corporate News
General Mills to sell Haagen-Dazs ice-cream shops in mainland China
General Mills said on Monday it will sell its Haagen-Dazs ice-cream shops in mainland China to an investor group that includes local tea chain operator Ningji, as part of a strategy to focus on businesses with stronger profit growth.
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Japan
Tropical storm Jangmi injures nine in Japan, thousands without power
TOKYO: A severe tropical storm battered south-western Japan on Tuesday (June 2), knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people.
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Brunei
Adau Gayoh celebration spotlights Dusun culture, traditions in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: As part of efforts to preserve and promote the customs, culture and heritage of the Dusun community for present and future generations, the Kampong Ukong Village Consultative Council organised the Adau Gayoh Celebration 2026 at the Kampong Ukong Sports Complex Monday (June 1).
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Nation
'No perfect time for Johor polls', Umno VP defends timing of state election
KOTA TINGGI: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has defended the timing of the impending Johor state election.
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Technology
Arm says ByteDance, Oracle use its data centre CPU chips
TAIPEI, June 2 (Reuters) - Chinese tech company ByteDance and U.S. data centre firm Oracle are among the customers of Arm's AI data centre chips, the head of the chip designing firm said on Tuesday.
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Living
Agjak, South Korea's latest dessert trend, sounds as good as it tastes
A new wave of fruit-shaped mousse cakes encased in thin chocolate shells is pulling morning lines to bakeries, with customers chasing the sharp crack of the coating as much as the dessert inside.
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Social media
9 in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says UK minister
Parents overwhelmingly back Australian-style restrictions on social media for children, the British technology secretary has said.
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China
China boy with 97% burns dreams of becoming top badminton player, practises daily despite pain
JINAN, China: A boy in eastern China who survived catastrophic burns is battling daily pain on the badminton court, determined to become a champion like his idol Lin Dan.
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Football
Soccer-Senegal drop defenders Mbow, Camara to finalise World Cup squad
June 2 (Reuters) - Senegal coach Pape Thiaw dropped defenders Moustapha Mbow and Ilay Camara from his preliminary squad to finalise his 26-man line-up for the World Cup by FIFA's deadline on Monday.
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Nation
Express bus operators given ample time to relocate service points, says Apad
KUALA LUMPUR: The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) has defended enforcement actions against express bus operators using unlicensed pick-up and drop-off points, saying they were given ample time to relocate to approved terminals and transport hubs.
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Football
Soccer-Monaco sack manager Pocognoli after missing Champions League spot
June 2 (Reuters) - AS Monaco have sacked manager Sebastien Pocognoli after they finished seventh in Ligue 1 and failed to qualify for the Champions League.
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Investment
Blackstone raises US$13.1bil for its largest Asia private equity fund
ALTERNATIVE asset manager Blackstone said on Tuesday it has raised $13.1 billion for its Asia private equity fund, exceeding its initial target and marking its largest such fundraise in the region.
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Nation
Blaze guts TNB equipment factory in Semenyih
PETALING JAYA: A factory manufacturing transformers and equipment for Tenaga Nasional Bhd caught fire at the Sungai Purun Industrial Area in Semenyih early Tuesday (June 2).
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Nation
Negri PH reps gather at MB's residence for special meeting
SEREMBAN: Almost all 17 Pakatan Harapan assemblymen in Negri Sembilan have gathered for a special meeting at the Mentri Besar's official residence Tuesday (June 2) morning following talk of the impending dissolution of the legislative assembly.
