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Hasbro cancels Dungeons & Dragons game by Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen
Hasbro canceled the Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game developed by Giant Skull, led by Stig Asmussen, less than a year after its announcement.
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UK Proposes Three-Year Visa for £5 Million Investors to Boost Residency Pathway
The UK government unveiled a plan for a new visa offering three years of residency to investors contributing at least £5 million to key sectors.
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Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash AI and Gemini Spark agent at Google I/O 2026
Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Spark AI agent with new Search features and agentic AI capabilities at Google I/O 2026.
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US 30-year mortgage rates climb to near two-month highs amid inflation and Iran war tensions
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to around 6.56% in mid-May 2026, driven by higher Treasury yields amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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Alibaba unveils Zhenwu M890 AI chip and Qwen3.7-Max language model in Hangzhou
Alibaba's T-Head announced the Zhenwu M890 AI chip and Qwen3.7-Max large language model on May 20 in Hangzhou, China.
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Israel's Knesset advances bill to dissolve parliament with overwhelming support
Israel's Knesset voted 110-0 on May 20 to advance a bill dissolving parliament, paving way for elections this year amid coalition disputes.
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China and Russia adopt 47-page declaration advocating multipolar world and new relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on May 20 to sign a joint declaration promoting a multipolar world and extensive cooperation agreements.
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Ukraine expands drone strikes and air defenses amid heavy Russian attacks
Ukraine boosted drone attacks into Russian territory and improved air defenses after Russia launched 1,500 drones and 56 missiles over 48 hours.
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Malaysia raises RON97, unsubsidised RON95, and diesel prices from May 21 to 27, 2026
Peninsular Malaysia increased retail prices for RON97, unsubsidised RON95 petrol, and diesel starting May 21, 2026 amid rising global oil prices.
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu premieres worldwide with mixed reviews and modest box office hopes
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened in theaters worldwide on May 21-22, 2026, to mixed reviews and uncertain box office prospects.
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Sony to host State of Play on June 2 with Marvel's Wolverine and exclusives
Sony Interactive Entertainment will stream a State of Play event on June 2 featuring Marvel's Wolverine and updates on other PlayStation exclusives.
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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains 430 activists; Minister Ben-Gvir draws global censure
Israeli naval forces on May 18-19 intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining 430 pro-Palestinian activists from over 40 countries.
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Warhorse Studios unveils open-world Middle-earth RPG and new Kingdom Come adventure
Warhorse Studios announced development of an open-world Lord of the Rings RPG and a new Kingdom Come game on May 20, 2026.
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Singapore COE premiums rise with commercial vehicle category hitting new record
Most COE premiums rose on May 20, 2026, with commercial vehicle bids reaching a record high of S$92,223.
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UK relaxes sanctions on Russian refined oil and LNG amid fuel supply concerns
The UK government eased sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries starting May 20, citing supply disruptions from the Iran conflict.
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Taiwan President Lai says island’s future must be decided by its people, not foreign forces
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said May 20 the island’s future cannot be decided by foreign powers, marking his second year in office.
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Thai Singha heir accused by brother of 12-year sexual abuse; both deny allegations
Hiso Psi accused his brother Hiso Pi, Singha beer heir, of sexual abuse over 12 years; both deny claims as investigation unfolds.
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Malaysia and Singapore sign MoU to deepen healthcare cooperation including NCD management
Malaysia and Singapore signed a MoU on May 19-20 to enhance healthcare cooperation on NCDs, food labelling, medical device access, and cross-border health tourism.
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing focusing on strategic ties and energy cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on May 20 to discuss strategic ties and energy projects, signing 40 agreements.
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Indonesia to centralize exports of palm oil, coal under state agency supervised by sovereign fund
Indonesia's government will route all palm oil, coal, and ferro-alloy exports through a new state agency to curb tax evasion and boost revenue.
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Gardenia to shift bakery production from Singapore to Johor Bahru, 141 employees retrenched
Gardenia Foods announced it will move bakery production from Singapore to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with 141 workers retrenched as of June 30, 2026.
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AI agents, Claude Code tools, stealth browsing, and Rust CLI lead GitHub stars today
Today’s top trending repos highlight AI-powered agents, Claude Code integrations, stealth browsers, and token-saving Rust CLI tools.
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China secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in 2025, some fought in Ukraine
In late 2025, China secretly trained around 200 Russian soldiers in advanced military technologies, with some returning to fight in Ukraine.
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Trump tours secure White House ballroom under construction amid $1B security funding dispute
President Trump toured the White House ballroom construction site May 19 as Congress resists $1 billion security funding.