Technology

Trump signed order to promote advanced AI innovation and security, White House says

June 2 (Reuters) - ⁠U.S. President Donald Trump signed ⁠an AI-related executive order aimed ‌at promoting advanced artificial intelligence innovation and security, the White House said ​on Tuesday.

Cricket

Cricket-Bashir, Robinson recalled to England squad for first test v New Zealand

June 2 (Reuters) - England ⁠announced their 12-player squad for the ⁠first test against New Zealand, which begins ‌at Lord's on Thursday.

Football

Soccer-Norwegian FA confirms support for ethics complaint against FIFA chief Infantino

June 2 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Football ⁠Federation (NFF) has formally backed an official complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino ⁠over a breach of political neutrality rules, president Lise Klaveness said ‌on Tuesday.

Tennis

Tennis-Zverev crushes Jodar to reach last four in Paris again

PARIS, June ⁠2 (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev continued his quest for a maiden Grand ⁠Slam title as he recovered from a shaky start to brush ‌aside Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6(3) 6-1 6-3 and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

Technology

Turkish lira-pegged stablecoins most widely used after dollar tokens, Zodia says

PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - ⁠Stablecoins pegged to the Turkish lira were the second-most widely used ⁠stablecoins among clients at Standard Chartered's crypto subsidiary last year, although ‌volumes remain small compared to dollar-pegged tokens, Zodia Markets said on Tuesday.

Technology

AI demand, earnings optimism lift tech giants' market value in May

June 2 (Reuters) - The ⁠world's most valuable technology companies with the exception ⁠of Alphabet added billions of dollars in market ‌value in May, as upbeat earnings outlooks and strong demand for AI chips fuelled a rally in their shares.

Tennis

Tennis-Beaten Cirstea calls Andreeva a 'blessing' and backs her for major glory

PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - Romanian ⁠veteran Sorana Cirstea saluted Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva's personality and power, calling her a "blessing" for ⁠the sport after going down in a lopsided French Open quarter-final on Tuesday.

World

Eight people killed in Mali after bus hits land mine, says union official

BAMAKO, June 2 (Reuters) - ⁠Eight people were killed and 42 were ⁠injured in Mali after a passenger bus ‌carrying civilians hit a land mine west of the capital Bamako, a transport union official said on Tuesday.

Tennis

Tennis-Shadow of war looms large over French Open as semi-final lineup takes shape

PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - The claycourts of ⁠Roland Garros were transformed into a complex geopolitical chessboard on Tuesday as they ⁠produced a French Open semi-final lineup featuring a number of emotionally charged matches in ‌the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.

World

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 2 (Reuters) - A right-wing U.S. ⁠influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "Russian Davos" on Wednesday as the Kremlin grapples with ⁠stalled growth and a confrontation with the West over the Ukraine war. 

World

Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump

COPENHAGEN, June ⁠2 (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's new centre-left government will resist U.S. pressure over the future ⁠of Greenland, tackle domestic inflation and expand the welfare state, according to a policy document ‌published on Tuesday.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (June 2, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (June 2, 2026)

World

Romania's top general under investigation for suspected corruption

BUCHAREST, June 2 (Reuters) - ⁠Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors said on Tuesday they had ⁠opened a criminal investigation against General Gheorghita ‌Vlad, the Army's Chief of Staff, on suspicion that he abused his power to unlawfully secure state-funded college seats.

World

Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks

JOHANNESBURG/MAPUTO, June 2 (Reuters) - Mozambique said ⁠five of its citizens died in anti-immigration violence in the South African town ⁠of Mossel Bay over the weekend in the latest flare-up of xenophobic ‌attacks. 

Nation

Woman arrested for allegedly throwing newborn from 10th floor of JB flat

JOHOR BARU: A 22-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly causing the death of her newborn after throwing the baby from the 10th floor of a flat.

Nation

MetMalaysia: Weak earthquake hits Kundasang

PETALING JAYA: A weak earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale struck Kundasang in Ranau, Sabah, at 10.36am on Tuesday (June 2), according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Tennis

Tennis-Italian trio poised for semi-final charge at Roland Garros

PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - French Open quarter-final action continues on Wednesday ⁠with world number one Aryna Sabalenka looking to reach the last four for the third time while three Italians feature in the men's draw.

Indonesia

Chilli price drives Indonesia's monthly inflation

JAKARTA: Monthly inflation in Indonesia doubled in May, driven by food prices and particularly chilli in the hot sauce-addicted country, the BPS statistics agency said Tuesday (June 2)

World

US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills

ROSTOCK, Germany, June 2 (Reuters) - The ⁠U.S. and NATO allies will launch scaled-back drills in the Baltic Sea this week, as conflicts in other ⁠regions draw ships away, though the exercise will still send a message of unity and strength to ‌Russia, a senior German military official said.

AseanPlus News

Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia pleads for help as the caregivers need a new home to look after the children

Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia urgently appeals to the public for help as they have been informed that they need to move from their current home in Jalan Gasing in Petaling Jaya.