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Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils play final French Open matches, plan 2026 retirement
Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils concluded their last French Open appearances on May 25, 2026, both scheduled to retire later this year.
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Tether to launch GELT stablecoin backed by Georgian Lari with government support
Tether announced plans to launch GELT, a Georgian Lari stablecoin, backed by collaboration with Georgia’s government.
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Cambodia pardons former opposition leader Kem Sokha from 27-year treason sentence
Cambodian former opposition leader Kem Sokha was pardoned from a 27-year treason prison term by royal decree on May 25, 2026.
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Max Verstappen criticizes F1 rules after third place finish at Canadian GP
Max Verstappen finished third at the Canadian Grand Prix and criticized current Formula One rules as anti-racing and anti-driving.
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Indonesia to centralize exports of key commodities under new state agency
Indonesia will centralize exports of palm oil, coal, and some nickel products under Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia starting June 1, 2026.
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New Zealand Tightens English Rules and Expands Philanthropy for Investor Visas
From June 1, New Zealand will raise English language standards for some work visas and allow investor visa applicants to donate up to NZ$1 million to charity.
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Wyndham Clark wins 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson with 30-under total
Wyndham Clark won the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson by three shots with a 30-under par total at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas.
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Trump demands Middle East countries join Abraham Accords for Iran peace deal
Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain must sign the Abraham Accords to end the war with Iran.
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Star Citizen Crowdfunding Passes $1 Billion with $5,000 Unreleased Spaceship Sale
Star Citizen surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding on May 24-25, 2026, fueled by sales of a $5,000 unreleased spaceship pledge.
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Singapore launches AI assistant HealthGuide@Home to support Healthier SG goals
Singapore's Ministry of Health unveiled HealthGuide@Home, an AI-powered assistant to tailor diet and exercise plans for Healthier SG participants.
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Epic Games unveils Unreal Engine 6 with Rocket League update at Paris Major
Epic Games revealed Unreal Engine 6 through a Rocket League teaser at the 2026 Paris Major, showcasing upgraded visuals and engine features.
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SMRT to increase pest control after rat spotted on East-West Line train
SMRT confirmed a rat sighting on an East-West Line train and will boost pest control at stations and depots.
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Trump says Iran talks constructive but U.S. blockade stays until deal signed
President Trump said Iran negotiations are constructive while the U.S. naval blockade remains in place until a formal agreement is reached.
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Malaysia evaluates multiple offers to replace cancelled Naval Strike Missile system
Malaysia's Defence Ministry is reviewing bids from three to four countries after Norway canceled the Naval Strike Missile contract.
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South Korea to launch first single-stock 2x leveraged ETFs on Samsung and SK Hynix
South Korea will debut its first 2x leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks on May 27.
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Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen exits 2026 French Open in first-round upset
Zheng Qinwen, 2024 Olympic tennis gold medalist, lost 4-6, 0-6 to qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the 2026 French Open first round.
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Online Petition Calls on Sony to Greenlight Destiny 3 as Bungie Ends Destiny 2 Support
An online petition urging Sony to approve Destiny 3 has surpassed 250,000 signatures amid Bungie's announcement of final Destiny 2 update and layoffs.
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Malaysia Airlines receives its 200th Boeing aircraft with fourth 737-8 in 2026
Malaysia Airlines took delivery of its 200th Boeing aircraft with its fourth 737-8 this year, expanding its modern fleet.
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Oil prices fall over 5% on May 25 amid US-Iran peace talks and Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes
Oil prices dropped sharply and Asian stocks rose on May 25 as the US and Iran neared a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
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IO Interactive releases first 13 minutes of 007 First Light after leak
IO Interactive officially released the first 13 minutes of 007 First Light's opening mission following an early footage leak.
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US Treasury subpoenas Hasan Piker and Medea Benjamin over Cuba trip sanctions probe
The US Treasury's OFAC subpoenaed political influencer Hasan Piker and activist Medea Benjamin over their March 2026 Cuba trip amid sanctions investigation.
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Around 20 injured after irritant spray incident at Tokyo Ginza Six mall
A man sprayed an irritant near an ATM in Tokyo’s Ginza Six mall on May 25, injuring about 20 people, police said.
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Singha heir accuses brother of childhood sexual abuse, sparking public reckoning in Thailand
Siranudh Scott accused his older brother Sunit of sexual abuse from ages 9 to 13, leading to Sunit’s dismissal and public debate in Thailand.
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Iran to charge navigational service fees on ships through Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced it will charge fees for navigational services on vessels passing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing warnings from Gulf states to shipping firms.