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BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi Amid Iran-US-Israel Conflict
BRICS foreign ministers from 11 member countries met May 14-15 in New Delhi to discuss economic cooperation and geopolitical tensions including the Iran-US-Israel war.
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H&M shifts Southeast Asia HQ from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, cutting 78 jobs
H&M announced it will relocate its Southeast Asia regional headquarters from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and cut 30% of support staff, mostly in Singapore.
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OPEC+ to Complete Oil Quota Increases by End of September 2026 Despite Export Challenges
OPEC+ plans to finish restoring two-thirds of its 2023 oil production cut by September 2026 amid export blockages.
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College student charged with two counts of murder over Jalan Ampang crash
Danish Raman Kamar Kumaresan, 24, was charged with two counts of murder after a fatal crash killed a married couple on Jalan Ampang on May 2, 2026.
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UK Prime Minister announces plan to nationalize British Steel, controlled by Chinese firm
UK Prime Minister Starmer unveiled legislation on May 11 to nationalize British Steel, currently owned by Chinese Jingye Group.
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Myanmar proposes death penalty for forcibly recruiting online scam workers
Myanmar's parliament published a bill on May 14, 2026, proposing death sentences for forcing victims into online scam centres.
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MACC finds no corruption in KL flood retention pond land conversion but urges DBKL to tighten monitoring
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission found no corruption in Kuala Lumpur flood pond land conversion and called on DBKL to improve oversight.
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Japan’s Corporate Goods Prices Surge 2.3% in April, Raising BOJ Rate Hike Odds
Japan’s corporate goods prices rose 2.3% in April amid rising inflation, prompting expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike in June.
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Delhi government launches 90-day fuel-saving plan with work-from-home mandates amid energy crisis
Delhi government mandates two work-from-home days weekly and cuts fuel use in a 90-day campaign amid oil import disruptions.
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Starbucks cuts 300 US corporate jobs, closes regional offices as part of restructuring
Starbucks announced on May 15 it will lay off 300 US corporate employees and close several regional offices, continuing its cost-cutting plan.
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Belgium names Romelu Lukaku in 2026 World Cup squad despite limited play and injury
Belgium included striker Romelu Lukaku in their 26-man World Cup squad despite just an hour of play this season and ongoing rehab from injury.
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Portugal coach Martinez says Ronaldo judged on form, not age, for 2026 World Cup
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez says Cristiano Ronaldo’s inclusion for the 2026 World Cup depends on current form, not his age of 41.
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EA Board Rejects James Ohlen's Star Wars: The Old Republic Reboot Plan
James Ohlen's 2015 plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic as a single-player RPG was rejected by EA's board over cost concerns.
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North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC arrives in South Korea for Asian Champions League semi-final
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC arrived in South Korea on May 17 for the Asian Champions League semi-final against Suwon FC Women on May 20 in Suwon.
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Japan names 26-man World Cup squad with Tomiyasu returning and Mitoma injured
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup including Takehiro Tomiyasu’s return and excluding Kaoru Mitoma due to injury.
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US Treasury yields surge amid inflation and Federal Reserve leadership changes
US Treasury yields, including 10- and 30-year bonds, rose sharply amid inflation and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s debut.
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UAE fast-tracks new oil pipeline to double Fujairah export capacity by 2027
The UAE is accelerating construction of a second pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and double oil exports via Fujairah by 2027.
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New Ebola outbreak from Bundibugyo strain kills over 170 in eastern DR Congo
A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province has caused over 170 deaths and spread to Uganda, WHO declared an emergency.
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New private home sales in Singapore soar 19% to 1,548 units in April 2026
Developers sold 1,548 new private homes in Singapore in April 2026, a six-month high driven by launches in Tengah and Bayshore.
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Malaysian High Court rules 2023 nicotine vape exemption irrational and unlawful
The High Court ruled the 2023 removal of nicotine vape liquids from the Poisons List was irrational and lacked proper consultation, granting NGOs' judicial review application.
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Seamus Coleman to retire from playing at Everton after 17 years as contract ends
Seamus Coleman will end his 17-year Everton playing career after the 2025-26 season when his contract expires.
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India and UAE sign strategic defense and energy pacts during Modi’s regional tour
India and the UAE signed agreements on defense collaboration and energy cooperation during Prime Minister Modi’s visit on May 15 in Abu Dhabi.
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Australian court doubles payout for trans woman barred from female-only app
Australia’s Federal Court doubled damages to AU$20,000 for transgender woman Roxanne Tickle over gender identity discrimination by app Giggle for Girls.
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SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq amid Starship V3 test flight
SpaceX filed for a $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX as it completed the first Starship V3 test flight.