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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun to Miss 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun is expected to skip the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue for a second year, with China sending a lower-profile delegation instead.
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PKR names Amirudin Shari co-election director, replacing Nurul Izzah Anwar
Parti Keadilan Rakyat appointed Selangor MB Amirudin Shari co-election director, replacing Nurul Izzah Anwar after May 25 political bureau meeting.
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US and Iran near interim deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump is considering a framework deal with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US inflation and Middle East conflict.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea, first launch since April
North Korea launched multiple projectiles, including a short-range ballistic missile, into the Yellow Sea on May 26, 2026.
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Singaporean Ge Zhi denied bail over US insider trading, money laundering charges
Singapore’s High Court rejected bail for Ge Zhi, accused by the US of leading a $17 million insider trading and money laundering scheme.
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MUFG Considers Options for Stake in Indonesia’s Bank Danamon
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is exploring a sale or take-private of its 92.5% stake in Bank Danamon, following new Indonesian listing rules.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 set for October 23 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Switch 2
Activision announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch October 23, 2026, on current-gen consoles and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a new campaign and multiplayer modes.
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Waymo launches Ojai autonomous robotaxi for public rides in California and Arizona
Waymo began offering public rides in its new Ojai autonomous robotaxi in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix today.
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UK youth NEET numbers top 1 million as government pledges 300,000 new placements
A UK government review warns one million young people are NEET, prompting a pledge of 300,000 new work and training placements.
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Apple to launch major Siri overhaul with AI features in iOS 27 this June
Apple will unveil a redesigned Siri with chatbot features, AI-powered search, and new integrations in iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8-9, 2026.
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Gucci to become title sponsor of Alpine Formula One team from 2027 season
Gucci will partner with Alpine Formula One team as title sponsor starting in 2027, replacing current sponsor BWT and rebranding the team livery.
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IISS warns Taiwan conflict could trigger US-China nuclear escalation
The International Institute for Strategic Studies warns a Taiwan conflict may escalate to nuclear warfare between the US and China.
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Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland as World's Largest Offshore Wealth Center in 2025
In 2025, Hong Kong's offshore assets grew 10.7% to $2.95 trillion, surpassing Switzerland's $2.946 trillion for the first time.
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Canberra Drive EC Site Tender Launched under New Stricter Executive Condominium Rules
Singapore launched the Canberra Drive Executive Condominium tender on May 26, the first site under tighter EC rules restricting buyer eligibility and payments.
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BTS wins Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer at 2026 American Music Awards
BTS won Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer at the 52nd American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25, 2026.
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US April PCE inflation hits 3.8%, highest in three years, raising Fed rate hike concerns
US personal consumption expenditures inflation rose 3.8% in April 2026, the fastest since May 2023, prompting Fed officials to consider more interest rate increases.
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PlayStation launches Days of Play 2026 sale with discounts on games, accessories, and PS Plus
PlayStation kicked off its Days of Play 2026 sale May 27, offering global discounts on PS5 games, accessories, VR2, and PS Plus memberships.
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European Commission opens probe into JD.com's €22 billion Ceconomy acquisition over subsidy concerns
The European Commission launched an investigation into JD.com's acquisition of Ceconomy for possible Chinese government subsidies distorting competition.
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Albino Buffalo Nicknamed 'Donald Trump' in Bangladesh Saved from Eid Sacrifice
Bangladesh government halted sacrifice of a rare 700-kg albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump' ahead of Eid al-Adha.
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Top seeds suffer early exits as Shnaider reaches maiden French Open semifinal
Jessica Pegula and Jannik Sinner were upset early at the 2026 French Open while Diana Shnaider reached her first Grand Slam semifinal.
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Michelin plans to cut 1,500 jobs in France over three years to lower costs
Michelin announced plans to cut 1,500 jobs in France through voluntary buyouts to reduce high operating costs over three years.
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Australia extends quarantine for six cruise passengers exposed to hantavirus to June 23
Australia extended quarantine for six cruise passengers exposed to hantavirus to June 23, totaling 42 days of isolation near Perth.
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US first-quarter GDP growth revised down to 1.6% amid rising inflation
The US Commerce Department cut Q1 2026 GDP growth to 1.6% from 2.0%, citing weaker investment and consumer spending.
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Intel unveils Arc G3 and G3 Extreme chips for handheld gaming devices
Intel announced Arc G3 and G3 Extreme processors targeting handheld gaming, with launches starting June 2026.