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Ukraine and allies gain confidence as Russian invasion stalls and frontline stabilizes
Ukraine and its allies say they are growing confident that Russia’s invasion is losing momentum as Kyiv stabilizes the frontline and repels a spring offensive.
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Serena Williams to return to Wimbledon singles with wildcard at age 44
Serena Williams accepted the final Wimbledon 2026 singles wildcard and will make a comeback at age 44.
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US sanctions Iran’s Lebanon ambassador and Hezbollah-linked Lebanese officials
The US Treasury sanctioned Iran’s designated Lebanon ambassador and nine Hezbollah-linked Lebanese figures on May 21.
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Sultan Ibrahim holds sole power to dissolve Johor State Assembly for snap election
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor has the exclusive right to dissolve the state assembly ahead of a snap election, with timing advised by Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
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Alliance Bank reports 10.1% net profit rise and 7.5% loan growth in FY2026
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd posted a 10.1% net profit increase to RM826.53 million for FY2026, backed by loan growth and higher revenue.
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Montpellier defeats Ulster 59-26 to win Challenge Cup final in Bilbao
Montpellier beat Ulster 59-26 in the Challenge Cup final at San Mames Stadium on May 21, securing their third trophy in 11 seasons.
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Shahriyar Moghanlou named in Iran's preliminary World Cup squad for Turkey camp
Striker Shahriyar Moghanlou has joined Iran's 31-player preliminary World Cup squad and will train with the team in Turkey before final cuts.
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China urges Asia-Pacific trade cooperation amid rising protectionism at Suzhou APEC meeting
China called on 21 Asia-Pacific economies to deepen trade cooperation to counter rising protectionism during the May 22 APEC meeting in Suzhou.
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Accountant Daniel Chun jailed 30 weeks for submitting fake documents to IRAS
Daniel Chun Ling Ping was sentenced to 30 weeks in jail for submitting fictitious invoices during an IRAS audit involving dormant companies.
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Iran warns US over Trump threats as talks in Switzerland face tensions
Iran's chief negotiator warned the US against threats after Trump vowed military action during June 21 Switzerland talks.
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Man jailed 20 weeks for verbal abuse, assault and theft in Singapore
Mohammad Arif Ismail was sentenced to 20 weeks' jail for racial verbal abuse, assaulting an elderly man, and theft in Singapore.
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Adam Hashim jailed and fined for drink driving after kerb collision in Upper Bukit Timah
Adam Hashim, 42, was sentenced to four weeks’ jail, fined $12,000, and banned from driving for five years after a drink-driving accident in Singapore.
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Stephen Colbert airs final Late Show episode with star-studded guests on May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert concluded The Late Show’s 33-year run with a final episode featuring numerous surprise celebrity guests.
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FIFA mandates hydration breaks and expands VAR for 2026 World Cup in North America
FIFA will require three-minute hydration breaks in every 2026 World Cup game and extend VAR to review second yellows and corners.
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Amazon UK boss cites education system failures amid rising youth unemployment
Amazon UK country manager John Boumphrey blamed education system gaps for rising youth unemployment as UK jobless rate edged up to 5%.
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Singapore’s Delugs develops integrated wrist strap for Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch
Delugs, a Singapore watch-strap maker, is creating a custom wrist strap for the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch, nearing sample production.
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North Carolina sues VinFast over abandoned electric vehicle factory project
North Carolina filed suit against Vietnamese EV maker VinFast for failing to build a promised factory and abandoning the site for over a year.
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Iran war halts most tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz, Malacca less affected
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026 cut tanker traffic from 46 to fewer than 2 daily crossings in March, with partial reopening attempts failing.
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Malaysia launches SuRIA Home solar rebate program with RM150 million funding
Malaysia launched the SuRIA Home initiative to offer solar rebates up to RM3,000 for residential rooftop systems starting June 1, 2026.
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NDP 2026 Ticket Applications Open May 23 to June 6 for National Stadium Event
Ticket applications for National Day Parade 2026 at National Stadium open May 23 through June 6 via Singpass at ndp.gov.sg.
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Malaysia Health Ministry to Expand Private Clinic Services and Empower GPs
Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to broaden private clinics' treatment scope and improve support for general practitioners.
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Ethiopian Prosperity Party wins 438 seats in June general election amid security challenges
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party secured about 90% of seats in the June 1 election amid unrest and regional disruptions.
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Late goals and own goals surge at expanded 2026 World Cup, setting scoring records
The 2026 World Cup has seen a spike in late goals and own goals, with 28 goals in final 15 minutes and 7 own goals so far.
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North Korea aired unauthorized 2026 World Cup highlights, then halted broadcasts
North Korea's state broadcaster KCTV aired unauthorized 2026 World Cup highlights from June 15 to 18 before stopping after exposure.