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UAE officially leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in strategic energy shift
The UAE exited OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, citing national production strategy and future capacity plans.
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Gas prices rise sharply under Trump’s Iran war but rural Colorado voters remain supportive
Gas prices in rural Colorado surged amid Trump’s war with Iran, yet many voters in Morgan and Weld counties continue backing him despite economic pain.
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Malaysia drafts stricter fleet card regulations to curb fuel subsidy abuse
Malaysia’s Domestic Trade Ministry is drafting new rules to tighten control and enforcement on fleet card misuse under fuel subsidy schemes.
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SoftBank to invest €75 billion in AI data centers across France by 2031
SoftBank Group announced a €75 billion plan to build 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in France by 2031.
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Danish Pension Fund AkademikerPension Excludes SpaceX Over Governance and Valuation Concerns
Akademikerpension excluded SpaceX from its portfolio ahead of the IPO citing governance flaws and an inflated valuation.
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Malaysia boosts funding to RM900 million for 6,000 new classrooms nationwide
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a RM900 million allocation to build 6,000 new classrooms to meet rising student demand.
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Roberto Martinez warns of unprecedented challenges for Portugal at 2026 World Cup
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez called the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup a 'leap into the unknown' demanding resilience and fresh preparation.
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Trump administration proposes 50% US-made parts rule in USMCA auto tariff revisions
The Trump administration proposed raising the US-made auto parts minimum to 50% in USMCA tariff rules during talks with Mexico this week.
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Three Men Detained and Sentenced for Illegal Parking Fee Collection in Pudu
Kuala Lumpur City Hall detained and fined three men for illegal parking fee collection in Pudu on May 14-15.
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South Korean director Bong Joon-ho creates first animated film Ally
Bong Joon-ho, acclaimed South Korean director, has been working nearly seven years on Ally, his first animated film about a deep-sea creature.
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Malaysia Masters 2026 concludes with notable performances and rising Malaysian stars
Malaysia Masters 2026 ran May 19-24 at Unifi Arena Kuala Lumpur, highlighting strong showings from Malaysian doubles and singles players.
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Sri Lanka adds 50% surcharge on imported car duties amid Middle East crisis
Sri Lanka imposed a 50% surcharge on customs duties for imported vehicles on May 16 to ease currency pressure caused by the Middle East conflict.
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French Judge Opens Inquiry into 2018 Killing of Jamal Khashoggi
A Paris judge has launched an investigation into Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 killing after courts accepted complaints against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Singapore father leaves tech career to become full-time stay-at-home dad
Mr Jeggan Rajendram quit his tech job in January 2026 to care full-time for his two young daughters in Singapore.
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Number of stay-at-home fathers in Singapore rises to 3,000 by 2025
The number of stay-at-home dads in Singapore rose from about 1,900 in 2022 to 3,000 in 2025, making up 7.4% of caregivers outside the labour force.
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Two Men Arrested for Dangerous Wheelie Stunts on Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway
Two men aged 31 and 36 were arrested for performing risky wheelie stunts on Ducati motorcycles along the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway on May 9.
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Forensic psychiatrist and police officer to be recalled in Zara Qairina death inquest next week
Dr Chua Sze Hung and ASP Mohd Zaidi will resume testimony in the inquest into 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir's death next week.
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22-year-old man found dead at Sentosa's Siloso Beach on May 15
A 22-year-old man was found dead at Siloso Beach on Sentosa on the afternoon of May 15, 2026.
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Jens Castrop named in South Korea's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad
Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop made South Korea's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad, becoming the first dual-heritage player to do so.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in Jenin refugee camp amid wider West Bank raids
Israeli troops killed 34-year-old Nour al-Din Fayyad in a Jenin refugee camp raid on May 16, part of ongoing West Bank operations.
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Ukrainian drone attack kills seven on bus in Russian-occupied Donetsk amid strikes on Crimea
Ukrainian drones killed seven and injured 11 on a bus in Donetsk and hit Russian sites in Crimea and St Petersburg, while Russia shot down over 350 drones overnight.
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Marine life shows signs of recovery from 2024 Pasir Panjang oil spill
Natural recovery is underway for marine life affected by a 400-tonne oil spill near Pasir Panjang Terminal in June 2024.
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Malaysia calls for fuel subsidy targeting beyond income to include living expenses
Malaysia’s Economy Minister says fuel subsidy rules must consider household living costs, not just income levels.
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Malaysia boosts Ministry of Education budget for classrooms and teacher welfare in 2026
Malaysia raised Ministry of Education allocations to RM900 million for classrooms and approved 3,150 new teachers ahead of 2027 school intake.