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Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan visits North Korea; Pyongyang not ready for US or South Korea talks
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visited North Korea May 26–27 and reported Pyongyang is not ready for major talks with the US or South Korea.
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C chip for $300 budget Windows laptops
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon C chip for entry-level Windows laptops priced around $300.
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US Treasury launches Trump Accounts app for children's investment savings
The US Treasury launched the Trump Accounts app May 28 to open government-backed investment accounts for children nationwide.
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Rico Verhoeven demands apology and rematch after controversial Usyk stoppage
Rico Verhoeven called for an apology and a rematch following a disputed stoppage in his May 24 WBC heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
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Krafton to pay $250 million earnout to Unknown Worlds after Subnautica 2 sales surge
Krafton will pay Unknown Worlds $250 million after Subnautica 2 sold over 4 million copies since its May 14 early access launch.
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Steve Clarke signs contract extension to coach Scotland through 2030 World Cup
Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension to remain Scotland's head coach through the 2030 World Cup, covering the 2026 World Cup and 2028 European Championship.
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Oura unveils smaller, thinner Ring 5 smart ring with shipping from June 4 at $399
Oura announced the Ring 5 smart ring today, featuring a 40% smaller design, improved sensors, and new software, with preorders open and shipments starting June 4 [s1,s2,s3].
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Vietnamese President To Lam begins four-day state visit to Singapore and delivers Shangri-La keynote
Vietnamese President To Lam arrived in Singapore on May 28 for a four-day state visit including a Shangri-La Dialogue keynote speech.
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Ukraine and Sweden expand defense cooperation with Gripen fighter jet transfers
Ukraine and Sweden announced a $2.7 billion military aid package including 16 donated Gripen jets and plans to negotiate sale of up to 150 newer fighters.
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Toyota global sales fall for third month in April amid Middle East conflict
Toyota Motor reported a third consecutive month of global sales declines in April, citing disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict.
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Austrian man sentenced to 15 years for plotting jihadist attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A. was sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concert.
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Taiwan Revises 2026 GDP Growth to 9.64% Amid Tech Sector Debt Surge
Taiwan’s government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.64% as tech firms raised a record US$14.5 billion in debt financing.
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US DOJ seizes New York luxury apartment tied to 1MDB funds for Jho Low’s aide
The US Department of Justice seized a New York City luxury condominium allegedly bought with misappropriated 1MDB funds for fugitive Jho Low’s assistant.
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Japan and Philippines Begin Talks to Delimit Maritime Boundaries East of Taiwan
Japan and the Philippines started formal negotiations on May 28 to define overlapping maritime zones east of Taiwan amid regional tensions.
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Man arrested after stabbing three at Winterthur train station in Switzerland
A 31-year-old man injured three people with a blade at Winterthur train station before being arrested on May 28, 2026.
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Former CIA Officer David Rush Arrested for Alleged Theft of $40 Million in Gold Bars
David Rush, ex-CIA officer, was arrested May 19 for allegedly stealing 303 gold bars valued at $40 million from government custody.
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Boeing Raises 737 MAX Production to 47 Jets per Month, Plans Further Increases in 2027
Boeing has increased 737 MAX production to 47 jets per month and aims for 52 by early 2027, CEO Kelly Ortberg said May 27.
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EU fines Chinese e-commerce platform Temu €200 million over illegal product sales
The European Union fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200 million for allowing unsafe products to be sold on its platform.
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun skips Shangri-La Dialogue again; lower-level delegation sent
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun missed the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue for the second year, sending a low-level PLA delegation instead.
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Former CIA official David J. Rush arrested with $40 million in gold bars at home
David J. Rush, ex-CIA senior official, was arrested for theft after FBI found $40 million in gold bars at his Virginia home.
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Fire at Kenyan girls' boarding school kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County early on 28 May 2026 killed 16 students and injured 79 more.
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EU Plans Broader Trade Defence Measures to Address China Trade Imbalance
The EU is set to expand trade defence tools targeting Chinese imports to protect key industries and tackle a daily 1 billion euro trade deficit.
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Google Engineer Michele Spagnuolo Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer, was charged with insider trading after profiting over $1.2 million betting on Polymarket using confidential data.
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UK energy price cap to rise 13% from July due to Iran war impact
Ofgem announced a 13% rise in the UK energy price cap from July 1 to September 30, driven by the Iran war disrupting supplies.