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Malaysia wins inaugural quadrant event at 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup
Malaysia defeated India 2-0 to win the first-ever quadrant event final at the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.
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Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi wins 2026 International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the 2026 International Booker Prize for Taiwan Travelogue.
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Australia defender Hayden Matthews withdraws from World Cup camp with injury
Australia defender Hayden Matthews left pre-World Cup camp on May 20 due to an ankle injury, likely ending his World Cup chances.
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Trump administration to issue executive order on AI cybersecurity and model oversight
The Trump administration plans an executive order targeting AI safety and cybersecurity by the week of May 20, 2026.
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Nearly All Malaysian Haj Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia Amid Extreme Heat Alerts
31,243 of 31,600 Malaysian haj pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia by May 20 ahead of peak pilgrimage rituals under heat warnings.
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Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism law after Russia trip
Tommy Robinson was detained for three hours at Heathrow Airport under counter-terrorism laws on June 13 after returning from Russia via Turkey.
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Frontier Developments unveils new Planet game set outside zoo and coaster themes
Frontier Developments announced a new Planet construction and management game with a fresh setting unrelated to Planet Zoo or Planet Coaster.
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Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo faces backlash over antisemitic remarks and PAC support
Texas Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo faces criticism for antisemitic remarks and ties to a super PAC amid May 26 runoff.
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Nestle and Danone face scrutiny over infant formula recalls linked to toxin contamination
Nestle and Danone are under scrutiny for delayed recalls of infant formula contaminated with cereulide toxin from a Chinese supplier.
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Dozens of Matthew Perry’s belongings auctioned to support addiction charity
About 130 lots of Matthew Perry’s personal items are up for auction to raise funds for his addiction support foundation.
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Hovercraft capsizes on Lake Baikal, killing five Russian tourists
A hovercraft carrying 18 people capsized near Turtle Rock on Lake Baikal on June 19, killing five and rescuing 13.
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Jesse Rodriguez wins WBA bantamweight title by sixth-round TKO over Antonio Vargas
Jesse Rodriguez defeated Antonio Vargas by sixth-round technical knockout to claim the WBA bantamweight title in Glendale, Arizona.
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About 10 foreign firms from Southeast Asia, South Korea file for Hong Kong IPOs in 2026
Around 10 companies from Indonesia, South Korea, and Singapore have filed for Hong Kong IPOs this year, targeting sectors from tech to finance.
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US offers $100 million humanitarian aid to Cuba amid energy crisis
The US offered Cuba $100 million in humanitarian aid through NGOs, seeking reforms amid Cuba’s economic crisis.
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Malaysia Election Commission Ready for Snap General and State Elections Within 60 Days
Malaysia’s Election Commission says it is fully prepared to hold snap general and state elections within 60 days of parliament or assemblies dissolving.
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Drone attacks hit industrial sites in Russia's Stavropol and Nizhny Novgorod regions
Drone strikes targeted industrial areas in Russia's Stavropol region on May 20 and Nizhny Novgorod region on May 17, 2023.
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Bournemouth qualifies for European football for first time, prepares Vitality Stadium upgrades
Bournemouth secured European football for the first time and is upgrading its Vitality Stadium ahead of next season.
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OpenAI launches Guaranteed Capacity service to secure long-term AI compute access
OpenAI introduced Guaranteed Capacity, letting customers secure AI compute power with multi-year commitments and discounts.
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Nvidia forecasts $91B sales for Q3 but shares fall on cautious investor sentiment
Nvidia forecasted about $91 billion in sales for Q3 2026 but its shares dropped slightly after a mixed investor response to its quarterly report.
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Firaxis releases Civilization 7 Test of Time update with major gameplay changes
Firaxis launched the Test of Time update for Civilization 7, adding new civ gameplay and revamped victory systems.
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Development Bank of Japan to Provide ¥3 Trillion in Risk Capital over Five Years
The Development Bank of Japan will invest ¥3 trillion in risk capital with a long-term focus starting fiscal 2026.
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole set to return Friday vs. Rays after Tommy John surgery
Gerrit Cole will make his first MLB start since 2024 on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays after missing 2025 with surgery.
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Declan Rice key in Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years
Declan Rice played a crucial role in Arsenal’s 2025-2026 Premier League title win with his passing, tackling, and set pieces.
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25 states sue Trump administration over federal student loan caps, citing nursing shortage
A coalition of 25 states and DC sued the Trump administration over new federal student loan borrowing limits, arguing they worsen healthcare shortages.