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Shein acquires US sustainable fashion brand Everlane for $100 million
Chinese fast-fashion company Shein acquired US sustainable fashion brand Everlane for $100 million, keeping its leadership and brand independence.
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Hong Kong to launch government-owned gold-clearing system by July 2026
Hong Kong plans to launch a government-owned gold-clearing system by July to allow faster trade settlement via unallocated accounts.
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Bond traders price in Federal Reserve rate hike by end of 2026 under Chair Warsh
Bond traders expect at least one Federal Reserve interest rate hike by end of 2026 as Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed Chair.
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Volvo launches EX60 electric SUV with U.S. prices starting at $58,400
Volvo revealed its new EX60 all-electric SUV with U.S. pricing and summer 2026 delivery plans, plus a new affordable EV for 2027.
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Nvidia beats Q1 2026 earnings estimates with $1.87 per share, forecasts $91 billion revenue
Nvidia reported fiscal Q1 earnings of $1.87 per share and projected $91 billion revenue for the next quarter, exceeding Wall Street expectations.
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Alberta sets October 19 referendum on future in Canada amid separatist push
Alberta will hold a non-binding referendum on Oct. 19 asking whether to remain in Canada or begin legal steps for a binding separation vote later.
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India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party gains millions of followers online
The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical Indian political movement, rapidly gained over 15 million Instagram followers in days, highlighting youth discontent.
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China restricts rare earth exports to Japan amid Taiwan dispute
China has cut off heavy rare earth exports to Japan since December 2025 amid a diplomatic row over Taiwan.
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Chinese EVs capture over 15% of Europe's electric vehicle market in April 2026
Chinese electric vehicle brands reached more than 15% market share in Europe in April 2026, with sales doubling year-on-year.
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UK Police Say Prince Andrew Misconduct Probe Will Be Lengthy and Complex
Thames Valley Police are conducting a detailed investigation into Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct during his time as UK trade envoy.
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At least 25 killed in two armed attacks in northern Honduras on May 21, 2026
Two armed attacks in northern Honduras on May 21 killed at least 25 people including six police officers.
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U.S. House Committee Approves Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48-1 to approve the Sunshine Protection Act on May 21, aiming to make permanent daylight saving time.
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Thomas Tuchel announces England's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad with surprising omissions
Thomas Tuchel named England's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on May 22, omitting several high-profile players and emphasizing team chemistry.
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Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon to step down from office on June 1 for family reasons
Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon will resign from political office on June 1 to focus on family, but remain MP for Tampines GRC.
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British climber Kenton Cool sets record with 20th Everest summit amid deadly 2026 season
British climber Kenton Cool reached Mount Everest's summit for the 20th time early May 22, setting a record for non-Sherpa climbers amid multiple fatalities this season.
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Malaysia mandates age verification on social media under new Online Safety Act codes
Malaysia’s Communications Commission introduced age verification rules for social media users under 16, effective June 1, 2026.
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Iran's Supreme Leader orders enriched uranium to remain in country amid US tensions
Iran’s Supreme Leader forbids exported enriched uranium stockpiles, escalating tensions with the US over negotiations and nuclear issues.
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Lenovo reports 38% profit growth and strong AI-driven earnings for fiscal 2026
Lenovo posted 38% profit growth and surged AI revenue, driving shares up 17% in Hong Kong on May 22.
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Nintendo plans to produce 20 million Switch 2 consoles for fiscal year ending March 2027
Nintendo has asked suppliers to build about 20 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year ending March 2027, exceeding its official sales forecast of 16.5 million units.
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DeepSeek Raises $10 Billion to Prioritize Artificial General Intelligence Research
DeepSeek is conducting a 70 billion yuan funding round focused on advancing artificial general intelligence over short-term profit.
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India's power demand hits new record 270.82 GW amid severe May heatwave
India's power producers set a record peak electricity demand of 270.82 GW on May 21 amid intense heat across the country.
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2026 World Cup set to be most carbon-intensive sporting event ever
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will produce an estimated 5 to 9 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, far surpassing previous events.
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India's Cockroach Janta Party gains 20M+ followers after chief justice's remarks
The informal Cockroach Janta Party online movement surged past 20 million followers after remarks from India's chief justice sparked youth outrage.
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Lewis Hamilton confirms Ferrari contract through 2027, denies retirement plans
Lewis Hamilton confirmed he is contracted with Ferrari through 2027 and denied retirement rumors at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.