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Alleged former security aides of ex-congressman Zaldy Co rehashed corruption allegations during a June 16, 2026 event in Mandaluyong City that was billed as a Senate hearing but became a press briefing.

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A Hong Kong poultry stall in Sha Tin’s Wo Che Market was suspended for disinfection after an environmental sample tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus. A two-year-old boy had contracted H9N2 after visiting the market, though shoppers said they were not worried.

The Nikkei 225 index surpassed 70,000 points following a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Senior Bharatiya Janata Party figures met on Monday to review proposals for expanding the organisation and altering its structure ahead of a new national team and possible Cabinet changes.

The Regional Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Jambi Province has begun restricting gadget use in public and private madrasahs to protect children from online gambling and harmful digital content.

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Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted raids on six ice cream makers suspected of forming a price cartel. The actions target companies that raised suggested retail prices, potentially impacting wholesale costs and consumers.