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Xiaomi Reports Sharp Q1 2026 Profit Drop Amid Rising Memory Chip Costs
Xiaomi's Q1 2026 net income fell sharply due to higher memory chip prices and smartphone sales declines, while EV business revenue rose 5.1%.
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AC Milan sacks Massimiliano Allegri after one season over Champions League failure
AC Milan fired coach Massimiliano Allegri on May 26, 2026, after one season due to failure to qualify for the Champions League.
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Thomas Massie files for 2028 House run after losing 2026 Kentucky primary
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie lost the 2026 Republican primary and filed to run again for the U.S. House in 2028.
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Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi files Federal Court leave application to appeal Court of Appeal ruling
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi filed for leave to appeal a Court of Appeal decision allowing Malaysian Bar to challenge the AG’s halt of his corruption case.
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Aging Seoul overpass collapses during demolition, killing three and injuring three
An overpass built in 1966 collapsed during demolition in Seoul on May 26, 2026, killing three men and injuring three others.
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US law enforcement targets 'anti-tech extremism' amid rising AI concerns
Federal agencies and law enforcement are focusing on a new domestic threat called 'anti-tech extremism' linked to opposition to AI and technology.
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Bridge collapses in Xiaogan, Hubei, car falls into river but occupants escape
A bridge in Xiaogan city, China, collapsed on May 25 after heavy rain, causing a car to fall into the river; the occupants escaped unharmed.
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Debate Rises Over Whether Guardiola or Ferguson Is Premier League's Greatest Manager
Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson remain central to debate as top Premier League managers based on titles and win rates.
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China executes Xu Yao for murder of gaming tycoon Lin Qi
Chinese authorities executed Xu Yao for poisoning and killing billionaire gaming tycoon Lin Qi in May 2026.
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Carrie Wong and Lee Joon-gi lead multinational cast in Asian drama Kidnap Game
Actress Carrie Wong stars with Lee Joon-gi in the suspense drama Kidnap Game set across seven Asian cities.
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Calls intensify for accountability after mass assault at Taiping Prison in January 2025
Over 100 inmates were assaulted by about 60 wardens at Taiping Prison in January 2025, prompting calls for criminal charges and government scrutiny after a recent inquiry.
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Canada expands visa-free air travel eligibility for Malaysians from May 26, 2026
Canada allows eligible Malaysian travellers to apply for electronic travel authorisation instead of visas for air travel starting May 26, 2026.
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Man jailed 3 years for dodging national service in Singapore for over 21 years
Edmond Yao Zhi Hai was sentenced on May 26, 2026, to three years in jail and fined $3,000 for evading Singapore's National Service for more than two decades.
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Access Singapore to Launch National Social Capital and Opportunity Index in Early 2027
Access Singapore will release a National Social Capital and Opportunity Index in early 2027 to track social mobility and inform policy responses.
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Saudi Arabia to lead global billionaire population growth by 2031 with 183% increase
Saudi Arabia is projected to have the fastest billionaire population growth by 2031, while Malaysia ranks 15th globally with 39% growth.
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China calls for ceasefire and peaceful talks as US-Iran conflict escalates
China urged all parties to honor the ceasefire and pursue peace amid rising US-Iran tensions in late May.
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Record 84,759 Students in Japan Need Help Learning Japanese as of May 2025
A government survey found 84,759 students require Japanese language support in public schools, a rise of 15,636 since 2023.
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Personal driver pleads not guilty to abducting 11-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur
Muhamad Rafiqzam Hafeq Mohd Rosly pleaded not guilty to kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur on May 19, 2026.
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West Coast Expressway expects over 150,000 vehicles daily during Aidiladha holidays
West Coast Expressway plans traffic management and safety measures for over 150,000 vehicles daily during Hari Raya Aidiladha holidays.
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CIMB Group Reports 2.9% Net Profit Decline in Q1 2026 with Early Margin Stabilization
CIMB Group posted Q1 2026 net profit of MYR 1.916 billion, down 2.9% from last year, with signs of stabilizing net interest margin across core markets.
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Quad Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi to Boost Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. met in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss Indo-Pacific security and cooperation.
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Indonesian Gold Miner Merdeka Gold Plans Hong Kong Debut via Hong Kong Depositary Receipts
PT Merdeka Gold Resources aims to raise at least US$500 million with a Hong Kong listing using depositary receipts by June 2026.
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Unitree Robotics Fast-Tracks IPO on Shanghai Star Market with $6.2 Billion Valuation Target
Unitree Robotics is fast-tracking its IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market, aiming for a $6.2 billion valuation, with review set for June 1, 2026.
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Stars Engineering and director convicted over 2021 Tuas explosion killing three workers
Stars Engineering and director Chua Xing Da were convicted for safety lapses in a 2021 explosion that killed three workers in Tuas.