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Taiwan's drone exports jump nearly 20-fold to 181,159 units in early 2026
Taiwan exported 181,159 drones from January to April 2026, almost 20 times more than the same period in 2025, driven largely by shipments to Europe for Ukraine support.
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Taiwan's stock market value surpasses India's, led by TSMC rally
Taiwan's stock market cap reached US$4.95 trillion on May 25, overtaking India's US$4.92 trillion, driven by strong gains in TSMC shares.
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CBA CEO Warns AI Will Shrink Teams and Cost Jobs Across Economy
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn said AI will reduce jobs and teams, urging firms to help staff adapt to changes.
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US launches self-defense strikes on southern Iran amid peace talks
US Central Command struck Iranian missile sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz on May 25 while peace negotiations continue.
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Starbucks Korea apologizes after 'Tank Day' promotion triggers boycott over Gwangju Uprising anniversary
Starbucks Korea faced nationwide boycott and fired its CEO after a controversial 'Tank Day' promotion coincided with the Gwangju Uprising anniversary.
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Australia's Riley McGree ruled out of 2026 World Cup with hamstring injury
Australia attacker Riley McGree will miss the 2026 World Cup after injuring his hamstring in the English Championship play-off final.
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US military strikes missile sites and drones in southern Iran amid fragile ceasefire
The US military launched strikes on missile launch sites and drones in southern Iran near Bandar Abbas amid ongoing ceasefire talks.
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Canada demands probe into alleged mistreatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists by Israel
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Israel's treatment of detained Gaza-bound activists and called for an independent investigation.
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VfL Wolfsburg relegated after 2-1 extra-time loss to Paderborn in playoff
VfL Wolfsburg lost the Bundesliga relegation playoff to Paderborn 2-1 on May 25, ending a 29-year top-flight run.
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Chile near Calama with no casualties reported
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile near Calama on May 25, causing mining disruptions but no reported casualties or major damage.
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EU to Fine Google Hundreds of Millions for Antitrust Breach Under DMA
The European Union plans to fine Alphabet's Google a high triple-digit million euro amount for violating the Digital Markets Act.
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Police Investigate Female Student Fight Outside Bedong School in Kedah
Police are investigating a fight involving six to ten female students outside a secondary school in Bedong, Kedah.
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Second hantavirus case linked to MV Hondius cruise confirmed in Spain
Spain confirmed a second hantavirus case from the MV Hondius cruise outbreak; the patient is hospitalized in Madrid under isolation.
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Palestinians mark 78 years since Nakba, recalling mass displacement in 1948
Palestinians commemorated Nakba Day on May 15, marking 78 years since the displacement of hundreds of thousands in 1948.
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Marc Marquez has double surgery on shoulder and foot after Le Mans crash
MotoGP rider Marc Marquez underwent surgery on his shoulder and fractured foot on May 14 following recent injuries.
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Singapore MRT reliability improves in April 2026 with Downtown Line MKBF doubling
Singapore's MRT network achieved 2.22 million train-km mean kilometres between failures in April 2026, led by a doubling of Downtown Line performance.
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MAS removes mandatory financial advice for most retail investors buying complex products in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has ended mandatory financial advice for most retail investors purchasing complex financial products, effective May 15, 2026.
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Taeyang releases solo album Quintessence on 38th birthday, marking BigBang’s 20th anniversary
Taeyang launched his fourth solo album Quintessence on May 18, blending new sounds with reflections on identity and BigBang’s milestone year.
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President Trump completes routine medical exam ahead of 80th birthday
US President Donald Trump underwent his annual physical exam on May 26, 2026, at Walter Reed ahead of his 80th birthday.
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Singapore MRT reliability hits highest level since Nov 2024 with April 2026 gains
Singapore's MRT network reliability improved to 2.22 million train-km between delays in April 2026, the best since November 2024.
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Tutor Charged with Assault After Pupil Suffers Forearm Fracture in Singapore
Tan Kwan Hong, 37, was charged with causing grievous hurt to an eight-year-old pupil after a January assault in Thomson Road.
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Chief Justice Menon warns of truth decay and echo chambers affecting trust in Singapore courts
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon spoke on May 22 about how truth decay and echo chambers challenge public trust in Singapore's judiciary.
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Seattle Mariners place Cal Raleigh on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain, marking his first IL stint in MLB on May 25, 2026.
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Hong Kong tourist arrivals rise 10% in April 2026, boosted by Hong Kong Sevens rugby event
Hong Kong saw 4.21 million visitors in April 2026, a 10% increase year on year, driven by the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.