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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange finally free after pleading guilty in deal with US

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from a British prison and is expected to plead guilty to violating US espionage law, a deal that would allow him to return to his native Australia.

Ukraine signs 10-year security agreements with US and Japan at G7 Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his country signed two separate 10-year security agreements with the United States and Japan at the 50th G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.

WHO confirms first human death from H5N2 bird flu strain

The World Health Organization (WHO), on June 5, confirmed the first human case of the H5N2 type of bird flu in a 59-year-old man from Mexico who died in April.

Tesla begins construction of Megapack energy storage battery factory in Shanghai

U.S. carmaker Tesla, on May 23, started building a new factory in Shanghai to produce its Megapack energy storage batteries, a project which is expected to start mass production in early 2025.

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and Hamas officials for war crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity since October 7

US and Japan sign agreement to co-develop hypersonic interceptor

US and Japan have signed agreement to develop a new hypersonic interceptor capable of neutralizing fast-moving threats during the glide phase of their flight

Climeworks switches on world’s largest carbon removal plant

Climeworks, the pioneering company in carbon capture technology, activated Mammoth, the largest direct air capture and storage plant globally. 

Blinken meets Arab officials as US pushes Hamas to accept ceasefire-hostage release proposal to avert Rafah invasion

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Arab leaders as part of American efforts to push Hamas to accept a proposed ceasefire and hostage release plan, aiming to prevent a potential invasion of Rafah.

Biden signs $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The US Senate approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on April 23, with a resounding 79 to 18 vote in favor of the bill.

Google fired 28 employees who protested its $1.2 billion contract with Israel

Google fired 28 employees who participated in protests against the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government.

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.