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Japan announces ¥3 trillion extra budget to subsidize energy costs amid Middle East tensions
Japan’s government will add a ¥3 trillion ($19 billion) budget to subsidize fuel and energy amid rising prices and Middle East geopolitical tensions.
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Switzerland to Hold June Referendum on Population Cap at 10 Million
Swiss voters will decide June 14 on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million amid immigration concerns.
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TikTok and TOUCH Cyber Wellness launch Family Digital Check-In Guide in Singapore
TikTok and TOUCH Cyber Wellness launched the Family Digital Check-In Guide to help Singapore families manage children's digital habits on May 25, 2026.
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Nearly half of Singapore residents now identify most with English or Singlish, survey shows
A 2024 survey found 47.6% of Singapore residents identify most with English or Singlish, up from 33.8% in 2013.
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Malaysia posts 587,801 online job vacancies in Q4 2025, led by services sector
Malaysia recorded 587,801 online job vacancies in Q4 2025, with the services sector dominating and professional roles leading demand.
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Malaysia secures stable supply and adjusts prices of medicines amid global crisis
Malaysia’s government reported stable supplies of medicines and medical devices and approved targeted price adjustments based on risk assessments.
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China's crackdown on cross-border trading threatens HK$250 billion in Hong Kong assets
China's May 22 crackdown on illegal cross-border stock trading targets up to HK$250 billion in Hong Kong assets, impacting major brokerages including Futu Holdings and Tiger Brokers.
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Crimson Desert 1.08.00 adds baby wyvern pets, pond building, and new weapons for Kliff
Crimson Desert released patch 1.08.00 adding baby wyvern pets, pond features, new weapons for Kliff, and quality-of-life upgrades on May 20.
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Eleven men charged with membership of organised crime group Geng RT6 in Kuala Lumpur
Eleven men were charged today in Kuala Lumpur with being members of the organised crime group Geng RT6 since 2020.
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Taiwan urges asset management industry to scale up to compete regionally
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission calls for larger asset management firms to boost $630 billion industry competitiveness.
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Jardine Matheson to acquire Australian diagnostic imaging group I-MED for A$3.4 billion
Jardine Matheson agreed to buy I-MED Radiology Network for A$3.4 billion, expanding its healthcare portfolio in Australia and New Zealand.
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Japan's Financial Regulator Urges Listed Firms to Invest Cash Reserves in Growth
Japan’s Financial Services Agency called on Topix-listed companies to channel cash reserves into long-term investment rather than buybacks or dividends.
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NBA announces 2025-26 All-NBA Teams; LeBron James misses first time in 21 years
The NBA named the 2025-26 All-NBA Teams Thursday, with LeBron James missing selection for the first time in 21 years due to injury-related game minimum rules.
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Andrew Abdo named new Tennis Australia CEO, replacing Craig Tiley
Tennis Australia appointed Andrew Abdo as CEO, succeeding Craig Tiley who is moving to US Tennis Association.
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Malaysia’s RTD seizes 1,814 luxury vehicles in crackdown on expired road tax since 2025
Malaysia’s Road Transport Department has seized 1,814 luxury vehicles nationwide for expired road tax since 2025, including high-end marques such as Porsche and Lamborghini.
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Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils play final French Open matches, plan 2026 retirement
Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils concluded their last French Open appearances on May 25, 2026, both scheduled to retire later this year.
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Tether to launch GELT stablecoin backed by Georgian Lari with government support
Tether announced plans to launch GELT, a Georgian Lari stablecoin, backed by collaboration with Georgia’s government.
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Cambodia pardons former opposition leader Kem Sokha from 27-year treason sentence
Cambodian former opposition leader Kem Sokha was pardoned from a 27-year treason prison term by royal decree on May 25, 2026.
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Max Verstappen criticizes F1 rules after third place finish at Canadian GP
Max Verstappen finished third at the Canadian Grand Prix and criticized current Formula One rules as anti-racing and anti-driving.
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Indonesia to centralize exports of key commodities under new state agency
Indonesia will centralize exports of palm oil, coal, and some nickel products under Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia starting June 1, 2026.
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New Zealand Tightens English Rules and Expands Philanthropy for Investor Visas
From June 1, New Zealand will raise English language standards for some work visas and allow investor visa applicants to donate up to NZ$1 million to charity.
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Wyndham Clark wins 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson with 30-under total
Wyndham Clark won the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson by three shots with a 30-under par total at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas.
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Trump demands Middle East countries join Abraham Accords for Iran peace deal
Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain must sign the Abraham Accords to end the war with Iran.
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Star Citizen Crowdfunding Passes $1 Billion with $5,000 Unreleased Spaceship Sale
Star Citizen surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding on May 24-25, 2026, fueled by sales of a $5,000 unreleased spaceship pledge.