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Pope Leo XIV issues encyclical calling for ethical AI and global regulation
Pope Leo XIV released 'Magnifica Humanitas' on May 25, calling for disarming AI and condemning autonomous weapons.
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US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire 60 days, pending Trump approval
The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and aim to end their three-month conflict, with final approval needed from President Trump.
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China praises Pakistan’s role in mediating US-Iran peace talks amid Middle East conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran during Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China.
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Singapore to raise ERP rates by S$1 at two locations from June 29, offer discounts during June holidays
Singapore Land Transport Authority will increase ERP rates by S$1 at two spots from June 29 and offer S$1 discounts at six locations during June school holidays.
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Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul to testify in Muhyiddin graft trial on July 6
Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz will be the 11th prosecution witness in former PM Muhyiddin Yassin's graft and money laundering trial starting July 6.
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Lionel Messi withdrawn with left hamstring fatigue in MLS match ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi left Inter Miami’s match with Philadelphia on May 24 due to left hamstring muscle fatigue, raising concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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New Zealand raises English test bar for mid-skill work visas and expands investor philanthropy options
New Zealand government announced tougher English requirements for mid-skill work visas and allowed greater charitable investment under its Active Investor Plus visa, effective June 1, 2026.
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Mayday singer Ashin's public toilet selfie in Beijing sparks fan frenzy and apology
After Mayday's Beijing concerts ended, lead singer Ashin's selfie at a public toilet led fans to gather, causing local disruption and prompting his apology.
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Malaysia Keeps Fuel Supply Stable Amid Middle East Tensions and Lowers Some Domestic Fuel Prices
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim assured stable fuel supplies and announced price cuts for RON97 and diesel from May 28 to June 3 in Malaysia.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 surpasses 65,000 amid U.S.-Iran peace talks optimism
Japan's Nikkei 225 index topped 65,000 for the first time on May 25, driven by hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal reopening shipping lanes.
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Singapore aims to cut private bank account opening time to within one month by end 2026
Monetary Authority of Singapore and private banks plan to reduce account opening time for wealthy clients from six weeks to one month by end 2026.
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Lionel Messi suffers left hamstring fatigue ahead of 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's match on May 24 with a left hamstring injury and faces around 10 days' rest before World Cup preparation.
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Hundreds Protest Abuse at Barinas Prison in Venezuela, Clashes Leave Prisoners Injured
More than 1,300 inmates at Barinas Judicial Detention Center protested alleged torture and mistreatment on 24 May 2026, triggering violent clashes with guards.
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Knicks and Spurs advance to 2026 NBA Finals after intense conference battles
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs secured spots in the 2026 NBA Finals after dominant and dramatic conference final wins.
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Singapore’s Core Inflation Falls to 1.4% in April Amid Mixed Sector Trends
Singapore’s core inflation eased to 1.4% in April 2026 from 1.7% in March, with sector shifts driving mixed price changes.
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JPJ suspends then swiftly restores online vehicle ownership transfer service after fraud complaints
Malaysia’s Road Transport Department suspended its online vehicle ownership transfer service on May 25, then restored it the same day following government intervention.
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AI-powered code analysis, Claude plugins, and agent toolkits dominate GitHub trends
Repository stars surged today around AI coding agents, knowledge graphs, and Claude Code plugin ecosystems shaping developer workflows.
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US SEC delays plan for crypto trading of tokenized US stocks amid market concerns
The US SEC postponed its innovation exemption allowing crypto trading of tokenized US stocks following pressure from traditional exchanges and ongoing regulatory review.
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Linux 7.1-rc5 and FreeBSD 15.1-RC1 released with AI-discovered security fixes
Linux 7.1-rc5 and FreeBSD 15.1-RC1 launched featuring multiple security and driver fixes identified by AI research teams.
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Middle East oil and LNG tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran conflict
Several oil and LNG tankers left the Strait of Hormuz this week, resuming limited shipments amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
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Toshifumi Suzuki, pioneer of Japan's 7-Eleven chain, dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki, key architect of 7-Eleven's Japan expansion and former Seven & i Holdings CEO, died May 18 at age 93.
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Huawei Unveils Tau Scaling Law Aiming for 1.4-nm Chip Density by 2031
Huawei announced a new chip design technology and plans to mass produce 1.4-nanometer-equivalent chips by 2031 despite US sanctions.
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World Surf League event in New Zealand halted after photographer bitten by sea creature
A photographer was bitten during the World Surf League New Zealand Pro men’s semi-finals on May 25, halting the event temporarily.
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Three workers killed and one injured during lifeboat maintenance at Petronas Sepat platform
Three contractors died and one was critically injured when a lifeboat fell into the sea at Petronas Sepat platform on May 24, 2026.