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China and US agree to uphold trade deals and create trade, investment councils
China and the US agreed to fully implement existing trade deals and establish bilateral trade and investment councils after a Beijing summit.
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ASUS and XReal launch ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses with 240Hz display and wide platform support
ASUS and XReal opened pre-orders for ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses featuring a 240Hz Micro-OLED and multi-platform connectivity on May 17, 2026.
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Bukit Aman arrests 191 in Pulau Langkawi drug syndicate crackdown
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department arrested 191 suspects in a drug syndicate bust following 231 raids in Langkawi and Klang Valley.
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UN condemns deaths of 70 Palestinian children amid West Bank violence since 2025
The UN deplored the killing of at least 70 Palestinian children amid escalating Israeli military and settler violence in the West Bank since early 2025.
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FBI Interviews CIA Officials on John Brennan’s 2017 Russia Election Assessment
The FBI has questioned current and former CIA officials about John Brennan’s role and statements on the 2017 Russia election interference report.
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US-Iran talks ease oil prices as hopes grow for Strait of Hormuz reopening
On May 25, 2026, oil prices fell sharply following progress in US-Iran talks that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease energy pressures.
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Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley lead US PGA Championship after two rounds at Aronimink
Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley tied for the lead at 4-under after the second round at Aronimink's US PGA Championship.
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Jerome Powell steps down as Federal Reserve chair after two terms managing crisis response
Jerome Powell’s term as Federal Reserve chair ends May 15, 2026, succeeded by Kevin Warsh; Powell remains on the Fed board.
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Subnautica 2 leaks ahead of launch; developer addresses piracy amid strong sales
Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 leaked online before its May 14 early access launch, but sold 2 million copies in 12 hours, while developer criticized piracy publicly.
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Chelsea caretaker McFarlane focuses on FA Cup final against Manchester City
Chelsea caretaker manager Calum McFarlane is preparing the team for Saturday's FA Cup final versus Manchester City following recent coaching changes.
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Trump to settle IRS lawsuit with $1.7 billion fund for political allies
Donald Trump plans to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion compensation fund for political allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration.
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Ukraine advances AI-driven drone swarms to boost military capabilities
Ukraine is developing AI-controlled drone swarms capable of autonomous coordinated attacks to enhance defense efforts.
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Scottie Scheffler calls PGA Championship pin locations at Aronimink the hardest on tour
Scottie Scheffler criticized Aronimink's PGA Championship pin placements as the hardest he has seen, comparing them to U.S. Opens and Oakmont.
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Manchester City wins 2026 FA Cup final 1-0 against Chelsea at Wembley
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the 2026 FA Cup final with a late goal from Antoine Semenyo amid a tight preparation schedule.
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Tesla reveals two crashes involving remote teleoperators in Austin Robotaxi service
Tesla disclosed two crashes of its Robotaxis in Austin where remote teleoperators controlled the vehicles at low speeds under 10 mph.
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US Delegation Disposes of All Chinese Items Before Leaving Beijing on Air Force One
Before departing Beijing on May 15, 2026, Trump’s US delegation collected and discarded all Chinese-distributed items to avoid security risks.
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Seatrium surge lifts Singapore stocks; Straits Times Index up 0.1% on May 12
Singapore stocks rose May 12 as the Straits Times Index gained 0.1%, led by a 5.4% jump in Seatrium shares.
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Singapore's LTA to trial new road signs and markings for ERP 2 system at five locations
Singapore's Land Transport Authority will test new road signs and markings for the ERP 2 tolling system at five sites from June to July 2026.
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Singapore geriatrician shares exercise and diet tips to slow ageing
Dr Noorhazlina Ali of Tan Tock Seng Hospital advises on exercise and diet to support healthy ageing amid Singapore's rapidly ageing population.
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Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 to secure Champions League spot
Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4-2 at Villa Park on May 15 to move into fourth place and secure Champions League qualification.
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Israel kills Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza airstrike
Israel killed Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad and six others in Gaza airstrikes on May 15, 2026.
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Pop Mart Q1 sales growth slows to 80% as US market drops sharply
Pop Mart reported Q1 2026 revenue growth slowed to 80%, with US sales falling over 40% in April after a steep decline in March.
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Australia unveils 2026 budget with tax reforms and big spending shifts
Australia’s 2026 federal budget introduces major tax changes, NDIS cuts, and new funding for public agencies.
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Grab to launch revised 'streaks' bonus scheme for drivers on May 18 replacing special trip bonus
Grab will introduce a new 'streaks' bonus program for drivers starting May 18, 2026, after halting an earlier plan due to driver concerns.