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JPMorgan Executive Lorna Hajdini Files Defamation Countersuit Amid Assault Claims
JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini denied sexual assault claims and sued former VP Chirayu Rana for defamation this month.
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Pedro Almodovar Calls Trump, Netanyahu, and Putin 'Monsters' at Cannes Festival
Pedro Almodovar called US President Trump, Israeli PM Netanyahu, and Russian President Putin 'monsters' at a Cannes press conference on May 20.
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Malaysia Customs launches nationwide Food and Beverage registration drive to enforce service tax
Malaysia Customs Department began a nationwide drive on May 11 to register food and beverage providers under the Service Tax Act 2018.
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Monetary Authority of Singapore revokes Bsquared Technology’s payment token license
The Monetary Authority of Singapore revoked Bsquared Technology’s digital payment token license over serious regulatory breaches.
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Grab consolidates Indonesian digital bank Superbank after Singtel stake transfer
Grab will consolidate Superbank into its financial services segment after Singtel transfers its stake to GXS Bank, raising Grab's share above 50%.
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Minister Hannah Yeoh lodges police reports over Taman Segar leasehold-to-freehold claims
Minister Hannah Yeoh filed two police reports denying involvement in Taman Segar land status changes amid allegations.
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Kuala Lumpur City Hall upgrades e-Lesen system and offers up to 3-year business licence renewals
Kuala Lumpur City Hall upgraded its e-Lesen system to speed licence renewals and will allow up to three-year renewals from July 1, 2026.
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KVDT2 Rail Upgrade Project in Klang Valley to Complete by End of 2027
Malaysia's KVDT2 double track rail upgrade, spanning 265 km, is set to finish two years ahead of schedule by December 2027.
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Singapore’s A*STAR signs five-year deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems for nuclear fusion tech
Singapore’s A*STAR and Commonwealth Fusion Systems agreed on a five-year collaboration to develop commercial nuclear fusion technologies.
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Spotify and Universal Music Group launch paid AI covers and remixes tool for Premium users
Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled a paid AI-generated covers and remixes feature for Spotify Premium subscribers.
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Singapore monitors rising fuel emergencies amid Middle East conflict and aviation risks
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is tracking fuel emergencies and rising safety risks due to longer flight routes and regional turbulence.
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Ronda Rousey wins comeback MMA fight against Gina Carano in record Netflix event
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano by armbar in under 20 seconds on Netflix’s first live MMA broadcast, setting a U.S. viewership record.
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Russia conducts large nuclear-capable military drills with Belarus starting May 19
Russia launched a three-day nuclear-capable military exercise involving 64,000 troops and Belarusian forces starting May 19, 2026.
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Aston Villa beats Freiburg 3-0 in 2026 Europa League final in Istanbul
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final at Besiktas Stadium on May 20, 2026.
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Philippine Supreme Court denies Senator dela Rosa’s bid to block ICC arrest warrant
The Philippine Supreme Court on May 20 rejected Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s petition to stop his arrest under an ICC warrant.
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King Sultan Ibrahim confers Johor state honours and inspects Mersing waters
King Sultan Ibrahim awarded Johor state titles and inspected marine waters near Mersing on May 20.
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Japan’s 1950s reforestation with cedar causes severe nationwide pollen allergy crisis
Japan’s reliance on two evergreen trees for post-WWII reforestation drives high pollen allergies affecting 43% of the population and costing $1.6B daily.
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Malaysia expands Simen Rahmah scheme to supply subsidised cement for affordable housing
Malaysia's Ministry of Housing expands Simen Rahmah scheme to provide discounted cement for 500,000 affordable homes.
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London's GHO and Singapore's CBC Group to merge, forming largest healthcare investment manager
Global Healthcare Opportunities and CBC Group announced a merger to create a $21 billion healthcare investment manager.
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April 2026 Inflation Rates Drop in UK and Japan, Rise in Eurozone Amid Energy Tensions
UK and Japan reported easing inflation in April 2026, while Eurozone inflation rose; energy subsidies in Japan and UK price caps influenced trends.
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Female Teacher in Seremban Charged with Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Student
Nurul Asyikin Sutan Shahril, 42, was charged with five counts of sexual assault against a 14-year-old boy in Seremban.
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Knicks rally from 22-point deficit to win Game 1 over Cavaliers in Eastern Conference finals
The New York Knicks overcame a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Myanmar military recaptures Thai border town Mawtaung after two-week offensive
Myanmar military reclaimed Mawtaung on May 19 following a two-week counter-offensive after losing it in November 2023.
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Man sentenced to 14 years for abusing infant nephew in Singapore
A 32-year-old man was jailed 14 years on May 20, 2026, for abusing his infant nephew over three months in 2024.