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Malaysia's April 2026 vehicle sales rise 17% amid growing EV adoption and rising construction costs
Malaysia’s automotive sales rose 17% year-on-year to 72,113 units in April 2026 as EV registrations more than doubled and construction costs increased.
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Lawson launches multilingual video guide system at three Tokyo stores for foreign customers
Lawson began trialing a multilingual video guide system in three Tokyo stores to help foreign customers buy hot food and play AR games.
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein beats incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump, defeated incumbent Thomas Massie in the Kentucky 4th district Republican primary.
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China’s 10-year bond yield hits nine-month low as global bond yields rise
China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to 1.73% this week amid fragile recovery and ample liquidity, despite global bond selloff.
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Global bond selloff drives Asian currency weakness and financial pressures amid Middle East tensions
Rising US Treasury yields and Iran conflict push Asian currencies down and force Bank Indonesia to prepare rate hike.
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Two Teenagers Kill Three in Mass Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center
Two teenagers opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, killing three, including a security guard, before dying by suicide nearby.
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Airbnb adds hotels, car rentals, grocery delivery, and luggage storage to its app
Airbnb launched boutique hotels, car rentals, grocery delivery, luggage storage, and AI features in 20 cities globally.
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Two police officers sue Donald Trump over $1.8 billion fund tied to January 6 riot
Retired Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and MPD officer Daniel Hodges sued Donald Trump to dissolve a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund linked to January 6 rioters.
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OpenAI plans IPO filing soon, targets public listing in fall 2026
OpenAI is preparing to file for an IPO soon, aiming to go public in fall 2026 with an estimated valuation near $1 trillion.
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Quantic Dream to shut down Spellcasters Chronicles servers on June 19 after three months
Quantic Dream announced it will shut down the MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles in June, citing low player counts and a tough market.
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Kevin Warsh sworn in as 17th Federal Reserve chair amid inflation and political pressure
Kevin Warsh was sworn in May 22 as the 17th chair of the US Federal Reserve, pledging reform amid rising inflation and political tensions.
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Stellantis to produce affordable electric E-Car in Italy starting 2028
Stellantis will begin producing a small electric vehicle named E-Car at its Pomigliano plant in Italy in 2028.
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6-year-old Norwegian boy finds 1,300-year-old Viking-era sword on school trip
Henrik Refsnes Mørtvedt discovered a single-edged iron sword from circa 550–880 AD during a May 2026 school trip in Innlandet, Norway.
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Tasmanian government apologizes for secret collection of 177 human specimens 1966-1991
Tasmanian Health Minister Bridget Archer apologized for the secret collection and display of 177 human specimens at a university museum decades ago.
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Billie Jean King graduates college at age 82 after 62-65 year delay
Tennis legend Billie Jean King earned her bachelor's degree in history from Cal State LA on May 18, 2026, at age 82.
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North Korea's Naegohyang wins Asian Women's Champions League final in South Korea
North Korea's Naegohyang defeated Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 on May 23 to win the Asian Women's Champions League in Suwon, South Korea.
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Seagate CEO Warns Long Plant Build Times Risk Memory Capacity Oversupply, Stocks Fall
Seagate CEO Dave Mosley said new plant construction takes too long, triggering sell-offs in Seagate and memory stocks on May 18-19, 2026.
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Harry Styles’ 12 London concerts to generate over £1 billion in fan spending
Harry Styles’ 12 Wembley Stadium concerts in June 2026 are expected to generate £1.06 billion in fan spending, Barclays forecasts.
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Ocean Census Project Discovers 1,121 New Marine Species in Past Year
Scientists from the Ocean Census identified 1,121 previously unknown marine species worldwide during the last year.
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US regulators propose overhaul of CAMELS bank rating system
US regulators announced plans to reform the CAMELS bank rating process on May 19, focusing on transparency and financial risks.
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Trump says war with Iran will end soon as Tehran seeks deal amid sanctions and talks
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end quickly and Iran is eager for a deal as diplomacy resumes alongside new sanctions.
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Joint US-Nigerian air strikes kill 175 Islamic State fighters, including key leader
US and Nigerian forces killed 175 Islamic State fighters, including top commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in recent strikes in northeastern Nigeria.
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Russian jets dangerously intercept British RAF surveillance plane over Black Sea
In April 2026, two Russian fighters dangerously intercepted a British RAF surveillance plane over the Black Sea.
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Bedok Food Centre Businesses Slow After TB Cluster and Deep Cleaning
Bedok Food Centre and Market in Singapore reopened on May 20 after TB screening and cleaning, but footfall remains 40-50% below prior levels.