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Lee Jae-myung Wins Snap Presidential Vote in South Korea

South Korea Politics · South Korea

Lee Jae-myung Wins Snap Presidential Vote in South Korea

37% Center coverage: 180 sources

South Korea’s opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung is projected to win the country’s snap presidential election, according to a joint exit poll by broadcasters KBS, MBC, and SBS.See the Story

At least 24 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site, medics say

Israel-Hamas Conflict · Israel

At least 24 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site, medics say

40% Left coverage: 136 sources

At least 31 Palestinians were killed and 176 wounded in the attack by Israeli forces near the aid site in the city of Rafah in the south of the territory. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday condemned the killing of more 30 Palestinians who were seeking food at a controversial, US-backed aid-distribution center in Gaza. He called for an “immediate and independent investigation” into the incident and demanded that those responsible “be held accountable.”See the Story

More than 200 inmates escape Pakistani prison after an earthquake

Pakistan Politics · Karachi

More than 200 inmates escape Pakistani prison after an earthquake

53% Center coverage: 59 sources

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China Tells US Envoy Washington Must Get Ties Back on 'Right Track'

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China Tells US Envoy Washington Must Get Ties Back on 'Right Track'

Israeli soldiers bar media from visiting West Bank villages on tour organized by Oscar winners

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Israeli soldiers bar media from visiting West Bank villages on tour organized by Oscar winners

2 Chinese nationals charged with smuggling 'potential agroterrorism' fungus into US: DOJ

48% Center coverage: 25 sources

Two Chinese nationals have been charged with allegedly smuggling into the U.S. a fungus called "Fusarium graminearum, which scientific literature classifies as a potential agroterrorism weapon," the Justice Department said Tuesday. US Politics · United States See the Story

China Tells US Envoy Washington Must Get Ties Back on 'Right Track'

56% Right coverage: 9 sources

The U.S. should create the necessary conditions for bilateral relations to get back onto "the right track," China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on Tuesday, according to a ministry statement. China Politics · United States See the Story

Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports

64% Center coverage: 11 sources

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed cooperating with Japan on developing technology for his planned Golden Dome missile defence shield during a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba this month, the Nikkei reported.US Politics · United States See the Story

Lufthansa Group Postpones Return to Israel as Transavia Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv

75% Right coverage: 4 sources

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Swiss postponed all Israel flights through June 22Lufthansa · Israel See the Story

Trump administration extends tariff pause on Chinese-made chips for 90 days

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The Trump administration has extended a long-running exemption for Chinese-made chips from a 25 percent tariff imposed during President Trump’s first administration. Tariffs · United States See the Story

Triangular diplomacy a tricky tightrope to walk for Asia-Pacific leaders

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Middle and major powers are using trade, investment and technology as weapons of influence in pursuit of triangular diplomacy, a stratagem of Cold War realpolitik. However, the strengths of this approach – agility, ambiguity and tactical scope – hide the dangers of entanglements that escalate instability. A nation triangulates by balancing and manoeuvring between two other powers, building leverage, reducing dependency and becoming indispensable…Asia Read Article

Early bird: 4 tips to secure a spot in poly with EAE

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

From portfolios to interview questions, an ITE grad shares how she got into poly via EAE. Read more at straitstimes.com.Asia · Singapore Read Article

Charity concert featuring young performers raises $2.3 million for President’s Challenge

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The funds came from donations and ticket sales for a charity concert held at Victoria Concert Hall. Read more at straitstimes.com.Music · Singapore Read Article

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