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Israel to sue New York Times over article alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa’ar have launched a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s report on abuse claims.
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AirAsia X reports RM154.9 million Q1 net loss amid forex losses and fuel costs
AirAsia X posted a RM154.9 million net loss in Q1 2026 due to currency depreciation and high jet fuel prices.
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Forza Horizon 6 wins acclaim as highest-rated 2026 racing game ahead of May 19 launch
Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, earned top reviews and high Metacritic scores ahead of its May 19 PC and Xbox release.
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Keppel, Cantonment, and Prince Edward Road MRT stations to open July 12, completing Circle Line loop
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority will open three new Circle Line stations on July 12, completing the 39 km loop with 33 stations.
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Bungie announces Marathon Season 2 Nightfall launch with major progress reset
Bungie will launch Marathon Season 2 on June 2, 2026, featuring a progress wipe, new PvE modes, and added nighttime content.
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Malaysia Cabinet approves new admission pathways for non-national education students
The Malaysian Cabinet approved new routes for students outside the national system to enter public universities, with conditions on SPM qualifications.
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Amazon Game Studios cancels Project Trident after layoffs and AI-driven pivots
Amazon Game Studios canceled Project Trident following multiple shifts to add AI features and layoffs in late 2025.
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Amazon cancels The Lord of the Rings MMO after layoffs but develops new Middle-earth game
Amazon canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO following layoffs but continues work on a new Middle-earth game experience.
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Oil and LPG Shipments Rise Through Strait of Hormuz Despite US-Iran Restrictions
Nine large oil, fuel, and gas vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Sunday amid US and Iranian controls.
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China renews import permits for hundreds of US beef plants during Xi-Trump summit
China renewed import licenses for hundreds of US beef plants on May 14, 2026, reversing a lapse amid trade tensions.
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Manipal Hospitals to start marketing $1 billion IPO next week
Manipal Health Enterprises plans to begin formal marketing for its $1 billion IPO next week, targeting a $12 billion valuation.
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Elon Musk joins US President Trump at US-China summit in Beijing
Elon Musk attended a US-China summit in Beijing with President Trump and top executives, expressing intent to achieve 'many good things' in China.
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Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea after scoring record-tying goal in final match
Sam Kerr will depart Chelsea in summer 2026, finishing as joint all-time top scorer after her final game on May 16.
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Iran Accuses UAE of Direct Role in US-Israeli Attacks at BRICS Meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister blamed the UAE for direct involvement in military aggression during a BRICS meeting in New Delhi on May 14, 2026.
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OpenAI confirms supply chain attack on TanStack, no user data breached
OpenAI confirmed a supply chain attack affected two employee devices but found no user data breach and announced remediation steps.
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Malaysia plans to restructure 36 polytechnics to offer bachelor's and master's degrees
The Malaysian government is drafting a plan to expand 36 polytechnics to offer degree programs and focus on high-tech industry needs.
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India hosts BRICS foreign ministers amid deep divisions over Iran conflict
India chairs the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as members remain divided over the Middle East war involving Iran, US, and Israel.
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Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami rallies to beat FC Cincinnati 5-3 in MLS
Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted two others as Inter Miami came from behind to defeat FC Cincinnati 5-3 on May 14, 2026.
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Rafizi Ramli submits more evidence to MACC in RM1.1 billion Arm Holdings probe
Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli returned to MACC to submit 28 pages of new evidence in the RM1.1 billion Arm Holdings contract investigation.
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Trump and Xi meet in Beijing to discuss trade, Taiwan amid AI-driven Asian stock gains
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing focusing on trade and Taiwan while Asian markets rose on AI optimism.
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Arc Raiders shifts to bi-annual major updates starting with Frozen Trail in October 2026
Embark will release major Arc Raiders updates twice yearly, starting with the October 2026 Frozen Trail update.
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Garrick Higgo penalized two strokes for one-minute late arrival at PGA Championship tee
Garrick Higgo received a two-stroke penalty for arriving one minute late to his tee time at the 2026 PGA Championship opening round.
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Malaysia to offer free commercial dispute mediation for claims under RM250,000 from May 18
The Asian International Arbitration Centre will provide free mediation for commercial disputes up to RM250,000 starting May 18, 2026.
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Malaysia’s IPO market nears $1.2B in first 4 months, fueled by chip sector surge
Malaysia's IPO market raised nearly US$1.2 billion in the first four months of 2026, led by Sunway Healthcare's largest IPO in almost a decade.