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Foo Siang Wee jailed 18 months and 49 days for Rolex scam and theft in Singapore
Foo Siang Wee was sentenced to 18 months and 49 days in jail for cheating, theft, and selling his Singpass account in Singapore.
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US Judge Dismisses Human Smuggling Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia Citing Vindictive Prosecution
US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on May 22, 2026, citing retaliatory prosecution.
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Google Search AI Overviews fail to define words like 'disregard' after redesign
Google's new AI-generated search summaries often omit definitions for action words like 'disregard', prompting user complaints and a promised fix.
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Donald Trump Jr. marries Bettina Anderson in Bahamas; Trump Sr. misses ceremony due to Iran talks
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson married May 21 in Florida and celebrated May 23 in the Bahamas; President Trump stayed in DC for Iran peace talks.
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Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge and higher metered fares until July 31 in Singapore
Grab will keep its 90-cent fuel surcharge and increased GrabCab metered fares in Singapore until July 31, 2026 to support drivers amid high fuel costs.
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Seven Western nations urge Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion and settler violence
Seven Western countries called on Israel to stop West Bank settlement growth and settler violence in a joint statement on May 22, 2026.
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US Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low of 44.8 in May amid Inflation and Iran Conflict
The University of Michigan reported the May 2026 consumer sentiment index dropped to 44.8, the lowest since 1952, reflecting inflation and Iran war concerns.
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Prime Video to release The Boys prequel series Vought Rising in 2027
Prime Video announced it will release The Boys prequel series, Vought Rising, in 2027, focusing on 1950s superheroes and the origins of Compound V.
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Trump Officials Tried to Ban Dominion Voting Machines Over Security Fears
Trump aides tried last year to ban Dominion Voting Systems machines in over half of US states, citing unproven national security risks.
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Federal Court sets June 26 hearing for Isa Samad’s conviction review application
The Federal Court will hear on June 26 former Felda chairman Mohd Isa Abdul Samad’s application to review his corruption conviction and sentence.
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British Police Expand Probe into Former Prince Andrew Over Alleged 2010 Sexual Misconduct
British police broaden investigation of former Prince Andrew to include alleged 2010 sexual misconduct and renew calls for witnesses.
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Slovenia’s Parliament Approves Janez Jansa as Prime Minister-Designate
Slovenia’s parliament voted 51-36 to approve Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate on May 22, 2026.
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China launches two-year crackdown on illegal cross-border securities trading
China announced a two-year campaign targeting unauthorized offshore investment services and brokerages including Tiger, Futu, and Longbridge.
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Teo Siong Seng takes leave from Singapore business roles amid US price-fixing indictment
Teo Siong Seng, chairman of Singapore Business Federation, takes leave due to DOJ indictment over shipping container price-fixing.
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Estee Lauder and Puig End Merger Talks Over Charlotte Tilbury Compensation Dispute
Estee Lauder and Puig ended merger discussions from March to May 2026 due to compensation issues tied to Charlotte Tilbury’s contract.
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Farm Fresh posts record RM129.61M profit, plans price hikes and Sabah ice cream buyout
Farm Fresh reported a 22% net profit rise to RM129.61 million for FY2026 and will raise plastic bottle product prices from June 2026.
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Jamal Yunos issues public apology to Khairy Jamaluddin, settling defamation suit
Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos publicly apologized to Khairy Jamaluddin on May 22, 2026, ending a defamation suit filed over 2022 remarks.
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LeBron James prioritizes winning, rules out rebuilding teams for 24th NBA season
LeBron James plans to continue playing in 2026-27 if it offers a championship chance, rejecting rebuilding roles or major pay cuts.
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Western Europe hit by first major summer heatwave with temperatures up to 38°C
Western Europe is enduring a major heatwave with temperatures as high as 38°C in Spain and France, breaking May records and triggering health alerts in the UK.
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KL High Court dismisses MACC bid to freeze RM544-548 million assets linked to Na’imah and others
The Kuala Lumpur High Court rejected MACC’s effort to freeze RM544-548 million in Singapore assets tied to Na’imah Abdul Khalid, her son, and seven others.
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Singapore bars developers with serious housing defects from land bids and sales for up to five years
Singapore government announced penalties including up to five-year bans on land bidding and sales for developers delivering private homes with serious defects.
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Guzman y Gomez exits US market, closes eight stores to focus on Australia and Asia
Guzman y Gomez is closing all US stores after failing to gain traction, redirecting efforts to Australia and Asia expansion.
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Severe Storm Floods Multiple Boroughs in New York City on May 20, 2026
A severe thunderstorm on May 20 flooded Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan, disrupting transport and damaging infrastructure.
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President Trump will skip Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding due to government duties and Iran conflict
President Donald Trump announced he will not attend his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding over government obligations amid the Iran conflict.