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Power cuts of up to seven hours hit Philippines amid record heat and outages
The Philippines faces widespread power cuts across Luzon and Visayas due to grid failures and heat-driven demand.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each in first phase of swap
Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each on May 15, 2026, as part of a US-brokered 1,000-for-1,000 deal.
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Apple begins test production of low-end chips with Intel's 18A-P process
Apple started test production of processors for low-end iPhones, iPads, and Macs using Intel's 18A-P process, aiming for volume production in 2027.
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Six migrants, including a 14-year-old, found dead in Texas shipping container
Six migrants were found dead inside a shipping container at a Laredo rail yard on Sunday, believed to be victims of human smuggling.
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LVMH agrees to sell Marc Jacobs brand to WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group for $850M
LVMH will sell the Marc Jacobs label to WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group in a $850 million deal expected to close by end of 2026.
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South Korean stocks plunge as foreign investors sell $11.5B amid tech selloff
Foreign investors sold $11.5 billion in Korean stocks in May as Kospi dropped nearly 7% on May 15 amid tech share rout and strike concerns.
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New giant dinosaur species Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis identified in Thailand
Researchers identified Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the largest dinosaur found in Southeast Asia, from fossils in northeastern Thailand.
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Singapore Airlines posts S$2.4 billion operating profit amid jet fuel cost surge and Air India losses
Singapore Airlines reported a 39% rise in operating profit to S$2.4 billion but net profit fell 57% due to losses from its Air India stake and higher fuel costs.
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Malaysian police arrest 187 in Klang Valley online scam bust, seize RM57.68 million
Malaysian police arrested 187 suspects in an international online scam syndicate and seized RM57.68 million in assets in Klang Valley raids.
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India raises fuel prices for first time in four years amid Iran war impact
India’s state-owned refiners raised diesel and gasoline prices by about 3 rupees per litre on May 15, ending a four-year freeze.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to quit after Labour loses local elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign following Labour’s poor local election results and the resignation of Health Minister Wes Streeting.
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AI agent frameworks, WiFi sensing, and finance models drive GitHub trends today
Rust and Python projects for AI agents, spatial intelligence from WiFi, and financial language models lead today’s GitHub star surge.
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Donald Trump reports over $220 million in U.S. securities trades in Q1 2026
Donald Trump disclosed at least $220 million in stock and bond transactions, with 3,600-plus trades made in Q1 2026, drawing criticism from Democrats.
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Alphabet completes largest-ever yen bond issuance by foreign company at ¥576.5 billion
Alphabet Inc sold ¥576.5 billion in yen bonds, the largest issuance by a non-Japanese firm, as part of a $60 billion borrowing spree.
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Gautam Adani and nephew agree to pay $18 million to settle US SEC fraud case
Gautam Adani and nephew Sagar Adani agreed to pay $18 million to settle a US SEC civil fraud lawsuit and the DOJ will drop criminal charges.
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Taiwan surpasses India as 5th largest stock market amid AI surge; Nvidia boosts Taiwan investment
Taiwan's stock market rose to US$4.95 trillion in May 2026, overtaking India as the world's fifth largest amid strong AI-driven gains, while Nvidia announced major investment plans in Taiwan.
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Malaysia restricts public downloads of full EIA reports citing security concerns
Malaysia’s Environment Department barred public downloads of full Environmental Impact Assessment reports today over security and copyright issues.
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Mbappe booed on return as Real Madrid beat relegated Real Oviedo 2-0
Real Madrid won 2-0 over Real Oviedo on May 14 with Kylian Mbappe returning from injury but booed by home fans.
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NFL announces 2026 schedule with record nine international games across seven countries
The NFL released its 2026 schedule on May 14 featuring nine international games in seven countries and a Sept. 9 season opener.
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Leaked Xbox Elite 3 Controller Features Scroll Wheels, Cloud Gaming Button
Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with new scroll wheels, cloud mode button, and removable battery ahead of June launch.
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US Justice Department accuses Yale School of Medicine of discriminating against white and Asian applicants
The US Justice Department accused Yale School of Medicine of racial discrimination against white and Asian applicants in its admissions process on May 14, 2026.
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Xi Jinping warns Taiwan issue mishandling could spark China-US conflict during Trump visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping met US President Donald Trump in Beijing today, warning mishandling Taiwan risks conflict between the two powers.
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Five Italians die in Maldives cave diving accident at 50 metres depth
Five Italian divers died exploring underwater caves in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, with one body recovered May 14 and four trapped inside the cave.
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Jon Rahm apologizes after striking volunteer with divot at PGA Championship
Jon Rahm hit a volunteer in the face and shoulder with a divot during the first round of the PGA Championship and expressed remorse.