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South Korea's May Exports Soar 53%, Driven by AI Semiconductor Surge
South Korea's May 2026 exports jumped 53.2% year-on-year to a record $87.75 billion led by a 169.4% rise in semiconductor shipments.
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EU considers freezing Russian oil price cap amid Middle East war impacts
The EU is weighing a temporary freeze on the Russian oil price cap, currently $44.10 per barrel, ahead of a July 2026 review impacted by Middle East tensions.
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Valve Steam Machine expected to launch by mid-2026 with ~$1000 price
Valve plans to release the Steam Machine by June 2026 with an estimated price of $1000, though no official date or pricing is confirmed.
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Trump and Netanyahu clash amid rising tensions over Israel-Lebanon conflict and US-Iran talks
US President Trump called Israeli PM Netanyahu 'effing crazy' during a tense June 1 call over Lebanon military actions amid Iranian protest.
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Taiwan pledges peace to protect AI and semiconductor supply chains at COMPUTEX 2026
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed peace as national policy to sustain global AI and semiconductor supply chains at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei.
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Iran declares full control over Strait of Hormuz, warns against navigation violations
Iran's military announced full control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned foreign ships and warships against violations or interference.
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Japan launches anti-dumping probes on steel imports from China, South Korea, and Taiwan
Japan announced anti-dumping investigations on hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel imports from China, South Korea, and Taiwan on June 1, 2026.
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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Criticizes Steam Deck Price Hike, Cites Valve Founder’s Yacht
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve’s Steam Deck price increase, blaming component costs and Valve founder Gabe Newell’s $500 million yacht.
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China Deploys Coast Guard East of Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks
China’s Coast Guard patrolled waters east of Taiwan on June 1 in response to Japan and the Philippines starting maritime boundary talks there.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marks 2 years with defense and population initiatives
President Lai Ching-te marked his second year in office on May 20, highlighting defense, democracy, and new population policies.
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US closes loophole on Nvidia AI chip exports to Chinese firms outside China
The US Department of Commerce ended a loophole allowing Nvidia AI chips to reach Chinese subsidiaries abroad, reinforcing export controls on May 31, 2026.
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ECB's Alvaro Santos Pereira urges earlier action to curb inflation risks
Alvaro Santos Pereira called on the European Central Bank to act swiftly to prevent worsening inflation effects.
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20 Years After Sidoarjo Mud Volcano Eruption, Survivors Seek Justice and Health Answers
Survivors marked the 20th anniversary of Indonesia’s Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster, calling for government action on health and compensation issues.
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Man detained for attempting to poison popular French bulldog Xiaobai in China
Police arrested a suspect on May 8 for plotting to poison Xiaobai, a social media-famous French bulldog in southern China.
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Mainland Chinese buyers drive Hong Kong property sales to two-year high in April 2026
Mainland Chinese homebuyer registrations in Hong Kong jumped 48% in April 2026, boosting overall property sales to highest monthly level since April 2024.
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Woman killed, husband injured by herd of cows in Austrian Alps
A 67-year-old woman died and her 65-year-old husband was seriously injured after a herd of cows attacked them in East Tyrol’s Austrian Alps.
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EU-China SMILE spacecraft launched from Kourou to study solar wind impact on Earth
The SMILE spacecraft launched May 19, 2026, from French Guiana to observe solar wind and Earth’s magnetic field interactions.
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Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner marry in London civil ceremony
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner married at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on May 31, 2026, in a small ceremony with family and friends.
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Iran appoints Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as special envoy to China with broad authority
Iran named Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as special envoy to China on May 17 to coordinate bilateral relations.
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CapitaLand Investment cuts China workforce by 10% amid real estate crisis in 2025
CapitaLand Investment Ltd reduced its China workforce by about 365 employees, or 10%, in 2025 following China’s real estate downturn.
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Illegal mine collapse in Yunnan kills five workers, one injured
An illegal mine collapsed in Huize County, Yunnan, trapping six workers; five died and one was injured.
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Japan's Defense Minister Rejects China's 'New Militarism' Claims at Singapore Summit
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi denied accusations of 'new militarism' by China and criticized China's military expansion at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Over Taiwan President Interview
China expelled New York Times reporter Vivian Wang in February over a December 2025 Taiwan president interview.
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Mirra Andreeva beats Sorana Cirstea 6-0 6-3 to reach French Open semi-finals
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva defeated Sorana Cirstea on June 2 to advance to the 2026 French Open semi-finals.