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Xi Jinping Criticizes Japanese PM Takaichi and Taiwan President Lai at May 14 Beijing Summit
At a May 14 summit in Beijing, Xi Jinping criticized Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te, while Donald Trump defended Takaichi.
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Malaysia launches first Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 named Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil
Malaysia launched its first Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 named Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil at an Istanbul shipyard on May 24, 2026.
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French Open starts in Paris with hot weather and key player withdrawals
The 2026 French Open began today at Roland Garros amid 30°C heat and notable last-minute withdrawals of Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Fils.
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Israeli airstrikes kill multiple Palestinians including families in Gaza amid ceasefire tensions
Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza on June 4, continuing strikes that have killed over 900 since a 2023 ceasefire began.
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Eight men arrested in Kuala Lumpur hotel drug raid after guest found dead
Police arrested eight men after a 31-year-old Malaysian man was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel room on May 24.
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Taiwan and China coast guards end two-day standoff near Pratas Islands
Taiwanese and Chinese coast guards clashed verbally for two days near the Pratas Islands before the Chinese ship departed May 24.
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Malaysia Opens RM5 Million Fund to Support Creative Content Reflecting Malaysia Madani
Malaysia’s Communications Ministry and Finas announce RM5 million Madani Generation Catalyst Fund for local creatives, opening June 1-30, 2026.
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Two Brothers Drown in Terengganu River; Missing 11-Year-Old Found Dead in Selangor
Two brothers drowned swimming in Sungai Beril near Paka on May 24; separate boy found dead in Selangor river on May 24.
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Five killed, one injured in Hengyang shop fire in Hunan province
A fire erupted early May 24 in a Hengyang shop, killing five and injuring one in Qidong County.
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Malaysian police warn public against uploading crime videos on social media
Bukit Aman Crime Prevention director Noor Hisam Nordin urged Malaysians to be cautious when sharing crime videos online due to investigation and safety risks.
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Mohamed Salah plays final Liverpool match, ending nine-year Liverpool career
Mohamed Salah played his last game for Liverpool on Sunday, concluding a nine-year spell with the club.
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Malaysia's Communications Ministry to discuss TikTok livestream monetisation with media
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced talks with TikTok to enable Malaysian media to monetise livestream content.
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39-year-old man killed in shark attack off Queensland's Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack near Kennedy Shoal, about 45-50 km off Queensland on May 24, 2026.
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Suicide bombing on train in Quetta kills at least 20, injures over 50
A suicide bomber attacked a passenger train near Quetta on May 24, killing at least 20 and injuring dozens, officials said.
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Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or at 79th Cannes Festival
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won his second Palme d'Or with "Fjord" at Cannes, where awards were widely shared across acting and directing categories.
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Heatwave in India kills at least 16 in Telangana amid record-high temperatures
At least 16 people died of heatstroke in Telangana as India faces deadly temperatures up to 47.6°C amid power and water shortages.
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Malaysian iOS Engineer Mohammad Hasif Afiq First Featured in Apple Developer Recognition Programme
Mohammad Hasif Afiq, senior iOS engineer at Grab, became the first Malaysian named in Apple's inaugural Developer Recognition programme.
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Japan enacts joint custody law ending sole custody system after divorce
Japan amended its Civil Code to allow joint custody of children after divorce starting April 1, 2026.
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Israeli air strike kills five Gaza police officers and a 13-year-old boy
An Israeli air strike on May 23 struck a police post in northern Gaza, killing five officers and a 13-year-old boy.
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YouTuber faces arrest over AI-fabricated evidence in Kim Soo-hyun scandal
South Korean police accuse YouTuber Kim Se-eui of fabricating AI-generated evidence to falsely link actor Kim Soo-hyun to a minor, damaging his career.
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AI agent tools, knowledge graphs, and coding skills top GitHub today
Projects enhancing AI coding agents, interactive code knowledge graphs, and developer skills dominate GitHub stars gained today.
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Malaysia wins 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup team regu event after Thailand withdrawal
Malaysia's national team regu won the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup final after Thailand withdrew during the deciding match at Stadium Titiwangsa.
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Nine-storey building collapse in Angeles City kills four, leaves 17 missing
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed early May 24 in Angeles City, Philippines, killing four and leaving at least 17 workers missing.
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Climate change threatens global vascular plants with major habitat loss by 2100
Researchers warn that 7% to 16% of vascular plant species could lose over 90% of their habitats by 2081-2100 due to climate change.