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Undersea fiber optic cables form fragile backbone of global internet connectivity
Undersea fiber optic cables serve as the global internet backbone but remain vulnerable to disruptions like the 2022 Tonga eruption.
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Malaysia requires certificate for seabass imports, restricts five shrimp species from Thailand
Malaysia will require certificates for seabass from Thailand and impose shrimp import restrictions starting June 1, 2026.
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John Travolta receives surprise lifetime achievement Palme d’Or at Cannes
John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or while premiering his directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2026.
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Robert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona after 2025-26 season
Robert Lewandowski will depart Barcelona at the end of his 2025-26 contract after four seasons with the club.
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More than 18,000 HDB flats selected for Home Improvement Programme upgrades
Singapore announced over 18,000 HDB flats across 198 blocks in 12 towns will undergo upgrading under the Home Improvement Programme with S$253 million allocated.
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Malaysia to launch TVET 2.0 next month focusing on AI, robotics, and animation
Malaysia will introduce a revamped TVET 2.0 curriculum in June to train workers in AI, robotics, animation, and gig economy sectors.
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Bitcoin user recovers $400,000 after 11 years using Claude AI to crack wallet password
Bitcoin user cprkrn regained access to a wallet holding 5 BTC worth $400,000 by using Claude AI to recover the lost password after 11 years.
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Malaysia announces 12 initiatives to empower teachers on 55th National Teachers' Day
Malaysia’s Ministry of Education unveiled 12 initiatives on May 16 to support teachers, including free certification courses and upgraded facilities.
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SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split ahead of planned IPO
SpaceX will split its stock 5-for-1 starting May 18 to lower share price ahead of a planned initial public offering around mid-June 2026.
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Xbox rebrands as XBOX after fan poll favors all-caps logo
Microsoft’s Xbox has been renamed XBOX in all capital letters following a fan poll led by CEO Asha Sharma.
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Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio to debut publicly in May 2026
Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, born November 2025, will make his public debut at Taman Safari Indonesia zoo this month.
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OpenAI names Greg Brockman official product strategy lead amid company reorganization
OpenAI confirmed Greg Brockman as head of product strategy in a reorganization merging key product lines under his leadership.
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At Least Eight Killed in Freight Train and Bus Collision in Bangkok
A freight train collided with a public bus at a Bangkok railway crossing on May 16, killing eight and injuring 25 to 35 people.
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Malaysia launches RM5 million aviation support package amid geopolitical tensions
Malaysia's Ministry of Transport announced financial aid and fee deferments to stabilize the aviation sector and support domestic air travel.
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Malaysia offers free entry to 19 museums on May 18 for International Museum Day 2026
Malaysia will open 19 Department of Museums Malaysia sites free to Malaysians on May 18 for International Museum Day 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs advance to Western Conference Finals; Detroit Pistons stave off elimination
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to reach the Western Conference Finals while the Detroit Pistons avoided elimination by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Johor BN to contest all 56 state seats; Rafizi, Nik Nazmi quit PKR for new party
Johor Barisan Nasional will contest all 56 state seats, while Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi resign from PKR to join Parti Bersama Malaysia.
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FIFA holds positive talks with Iran Football Federation on 2026 World Cup participation
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom met Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj to discuss Iran’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Long Island Rail Road strike halts busiest US commuter line for first time since 1994
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike May 16, suspending all service and disrupting hundreds of thousands of commuters.
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Malaysia’s online scam losses jump to RM2.77 billion in 2025, investment fraud leads cases
Malaysia reported RM2.77 billion in online scam losses in 2025, with investment scams driving the spike, officials said on May 16.
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French toy spaniel Lazare dies aged 30, contender for world's oldest dog
Lazare, a French toy spaniel born in 1995, died aged 30 on May 14, weeks after adoption by a new owner.
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Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar appointed Malaysia’s new opposition leader
Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar was appointed Malaysia’s parliamentary opposition leader on May 16, 2026, replacing Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
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Mexico teachers threaten World Cup protests over pay dispute
About 3,000 Mexican teachers marched May 15, demanding higher pay and threatening strikes during the June 11 World Cup opening [s1,s3].
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FTC investigates Arm Holdings over possible antitrust violations in chip licensing
Arm Holdings faces US Federal Trade Commission probe into antitrust risks tied to its semiconductor licensing and chip development plans.