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• Singapore faced Thailand in the final of the Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2026. • Thailand was bowled out for 73 runs, with Manpreet Singh scoring 23 off 16 balls and Raheel Thakkar contributing 13 off 18. • Singapore reached 76/4 after 12 overs, successfully chasing the target to secure the championship title.

The 46-year-old was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to police and local mediaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian man has been arrested at a Thai airport in connection with the alleged murder of a 17-year-old girl whose naked body was found in a suitcase, according to local police.The man, 46, was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to travel on a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to local media. Continue reading...

• European and Chinese leaders called for a shift from "zero-sum" tech rivalry to "constructive engagement" during the CEIBS Forums on June 26, 2026. • The discussions emphasized the need for the EU and China to leverage their complementary strengths in AI industrial application and governance. • This pivot is seen as critical because artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping global power dynamics and economic structures.

• Thailand's main stock index has surged over 20% in 2026 through Wednesday, outperforming regional benchmarks in Singapore and Vietnam while Indonesia saw declines. • The growth is largely driven by AI-related infrastructure, specifically power system makers like Delta Electronics (Thailand) and data center investments. • Other top-performing stocks contributing to this rally include Advanced Info Service, PTT, Gulf Development, and Airports of Thailand.

• The Japan Creator Support Fund held a progress report meeting highlighting the international success of Japan's next generation of artists, musicians, filmmakers, and game developers. • The initiative has fostered collaborations and co-productions across 23 countries and regions, including the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, China, and Thailand. • These efforts have resulted in tangible global outcomes such as awards, nominations, and expanded opportunities for overseas performances and international events.

Mediators Pakistan and Qatar issue statement saying talks will run for rest of the week, as fighting in Lebanon continues to threaten agreementIran’s foreign minister has declared “progress” after the first day of talks between high-ranking officials from Washington and Tehran ended in Switzerland, despite a tense opening marked by Donald Trump threats to restart attacks.A joint statement from mediators Qatar and Pakistan said the ⁠US and Iran agreed to a roadmap towards⁠ a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks between lower-ranked officials ​will continue for the rest of the week, according to the statement, with fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon at the top of the agenda. Continue reading...

Objections comes as Trump threatens to renew attacks on Iran if it doesn’t rein in its proxy in LebanonUS political figures from left and right voiced fresh objections on Sunday to Donald Trump’s provisional deal with Iran – even as the US president made fresh threats while Vice-President JD Vance hailed progress during the first round of direct peace talks in Switzerland.Senator John Cornyn, a Texas Republican who recently lost his primary battle for re-election, posted a line on X from a Wall Street Journal article on how rogue regimes evade US economic warfare. It said: “Iran’s ability to withstand sanctions so far exposes a hard fact for Washington: economic pressure has largely failed to cow rogue regimes, as they game out more ways to sidestep US restrictions.” Continue reading...