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Malaysia to issue new passports with 94 security features starting June 1
Malaysia will start issuing new Malaysian International Passports with enhanced security on June 1, 2026.
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Singapore to publish first National Adaptation Plan in 2027 focusing on climate risks
Singapore announced its first National Adaptation Plan will assess climate risks and current resilience measures ahead of its 2027 release and UN submission.
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Libyan former prison boss Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri faces ICC hearing on war crimes
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri faces a three-day ICC hearing starting May 19 on 17 war crime charges from his time running a Libyan prison.
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Steve Clarke names Scotland's 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup
Scotland manager Steve Clarke announced a 26-man squad including Ross Stewart and Craig Gordon for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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US Appeals Court Hears Anthropic Challenge to DoD Blacklisting Over Security Risk
The US federal appeals court held oral arguments May 19 on Anthropic's lawsuit against the Pentagon for blacklisting it as a supply chain risk.
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Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for 93 countries, citing crime concerns
Thailand's cabinet approved ending 60-day visa-free travel for 93 countries, replacing it mainly with 30-day stays due to crime and visa abuse concerns.
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Sexual Harassment Reports Involving Male Victims in Malaysia Surpass 1,000 Since 2024
Malaysia’s Women, Family and Community Development Ministry reports over 1,000 sexual harassment complaints involving male victims since 2024.
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New Zealand tourist fined 500 euros for jumping into Rome's Trevi Fountain
A New Zealand tourist was fined 500 euros and banned after jumping fully clothed into Rome’s Trevi Fountain despite police orders.
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Arsenal win 2025-26 Premier League title, ending 22-year wait under Arteta
Arsenal secured the 2025-26 Premier League title on May 16 after Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, clinching their first league crown in 22 years under manager Mikel Arteta.
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Plex to Triple Lifetime Plex Pass Price to $750 Starting July 1, 2026
Plex will raise its Lifetime Plex Pass price from $249.99 to $749.99 beginning July 1, 2026.
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Los Angeles SoFi Stadium workers threaten strike over ICE presence during 2026 World Cup
SoFi Stadium workers threaten strike if ICE agents operate at venue during 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in June and July.
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Middle East conflict slows global growth and drives inflation higher
Middle East conflict pressures global economic growth downward and inflation upward amid energy supply constraints and market turmoil.
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Malaysia’s economy grows 5.4% in Q1 2026 despite looming global supply crisis
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.4% in Q1 2026, outperforming regional peers, while the government warns of worsening supply issues in Q3.
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Selangor Sultan urges DAP leaders to study Rukun Negara to foster unity
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah called on Selangor assemblymen, especially DAP leaders, to regularly reflect on the Rukun Negara plaque at Dataran Selangor.
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Bornean elephant found dead with tusks removed in Sabah forest reserve
A male Bornean elephant was found dead and mutilated in Tongod, Sabah, in a suspected ivory poaching case on May 18, 2026.
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Chinese robotic hand maker Linkerbot plans potential Hong Kong IPO in 2026
Beijing-based Linkerbot is considering an IPO in Hong Kong as soon as 2026 to raise several hundred million dollars.
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Standard Chartered CEO apologises for remarks amid plan to cut 8,000 support roles by 2030
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologised after backlash over comments on AI-driven job cuts affecting nearly 8,000 support staff.
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Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice jailed for probation violation in 2024 crash case
Rashee Rice was booked into jail May 19 for violating probation tied to a 2024 highway racing crash.
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56-year-old woman dies after falling into uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan
Donike Gocaj died after falling about 3 meters into an uncovered manhole on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on May 18, 2026.
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Thailand cancels 60-day visa-free stay for 93 countries, reverts mostly to 30 days
Thailand’s cabinet ended the 60-day visa-free stay for tourists from over 90 countries, returning most to 30 days starting mid-June 2026.
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J.T. Ginn loses no-hitter and game in ninth inning against Angels
J.T. Ginn carried a no-hitter into the ninth but lost both the no-hit bid and the game to the Angels on May 18.
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Penang to use body cameras and community service to tackle littering from July 1, 2026
Penang will deploy officers with body cameras and enforce community service orders for littering starting July 1, 2026.
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Experts outline tactics that could decide the 2026 World Cup on the pitch
Former Scotland manager Andy Roxburgh and others analyze key football tactics shaping the 2026 World Cup outcome.
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Four teenagers assault female e-hailing driver in Melaka over fare dispute
Four teenagers assaulted and strangled a female e-hailing driver near Kuala Sungai Baru forest on May 14, 2026, after failing to pay their fare.