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151st Preakness Stakes held at Laurel Park with Golden Tempo absent
The 151st Preakness Stakes ran on May 16, 2026 at Laurel Park with Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping the race.
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Boon Siew Honda to recall 430 motorcycles in Malaysia over safety issues
Boon Siew Honda will recall 430 motorcycles nationwide from May 25 due to safety-related technical defects.
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DR Congo's World Cup team to isolate 21 days in Belgium before US entry due to Ebola
DR Congo's national football team must isolate in Belgium for 21 days before the 2026 World Cup in the US amid an Ebola outbreak.
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Immigration raids Seri Kembangan factory, detains 16 undocumented foreign workers
Immigration Department raided a Seri Kembangan factory on May 12, detaining 16 foreign nationals for immigration offences linked to illegal hiring.
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Former Indonesian Minister Nadiem Makarim Faces Trial Over Chromebook Corruption Case
Nadiem Makarim, former education minister, faces 18 years in prison for alleged graft in Chromebook procurement for remote schools.
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Chinese firms warn Indonesia nickel policies threaten investment amid quota cuts and tax hikes
Chinese companies urged Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to ease nickel ore quotas and taxes, citing high costs and regulatory barriers that risk cutting investment.
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Victoria Junior College wins 12th straight A Division girls' football title with 2-1 win over Raffles Institution
Victoria Junior College secured their 12th consecutive National School Games A Division girls' football title by beating Raffles Institution 2-1 on May 13, 2026.
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PAS to reassess cooperation with Bersatu amid Perikatan Nasional tensions
PAS announced it will re-evaluate its cooperation with Bersatu following alleged breaches of coalition unity and leader dismissals.
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2-year-old girl dies of heatstroke after being left in car in Brión, Spain
A 2-year-old girl died after being left for hours in her father’s car during extreme heat in Brión, Galicia, Spain on May 20.
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France commits €1.5 billion to quantum computing and microchips under France 2030 plan
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €1.5 billion investment in quantum computing and microelectronics on May 22, 2026.
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Mydin warns global tensions threaten supply chains more than price hikes in Malaysia
Mydin managing director warns that global geopolitical tensions pose greater supply chain risks than price increases in Malaysia over the next 3-6 months.
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Japan opens Korogi Sports Park cricket ground for Asian Games and World Cup qualifiers
Japan’s new Korogi Sports Park near Nagoya hosts cricket matches ahead of the Asian Games starting September 19, 2026.
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Netherlands opposes US plan to further restrict ASML sales and services to China
The Netherlands government formally objected to a US proposal to ban ASML’s sales of certain lithography machines and services in China.
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German court rules Mondelēz misled consumers by shrinking Milka chocolate bar size
A Bremen court found Mondelēz guilty of misleading consumers by cutting Milka Alpenmilch bar weight from 100g to 90g without clear packaging notice.
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Malaysian police dismantle multi-million ringgit drug, wildlife and smuggling syndicates
Police seized over RM36 million worth of drugs, wildlife parts, and smuggled goods in multiple raids across Malaysia in May 2026.
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Morgan Stanley forecasts improved profit outlook for Chinese firms in Q2 2026
Morgan Stanley projects better profits for Chinese companies in Q2 2026 driven by strong Q1 results and rising exports.
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Undersea Fiber-Optic Cables Carry Global Internet but Remain Vulnerable
Undersea fiber-optic cables form the core of the global internet but face risks from geography and natural disasters.
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HSBC strategist says stock rally can endure amid rising bond yields
HSBC strategist Max Kettner says stocks can keep rising despite higher bond yields due to earnings growth and low positioning levels.
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Equinox Gold to Acquire Orla Mining in $5.1 Billion Cash-and-Stock Deal
Equinox Gold agreed to acquire Orla Mining for about $5.1 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction.
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Mahmoud Khalil to appeal Supreme Court after third circuit denies rehearing in deportation case
Mahmoud Khalil’s legal team plans to appeal to the US Supreme Court after a federal appeals court denied rehearing and allowed his detention and possible deportation.
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England names squad for first Test against New Zealand with Robinson recalled and three uncapped players
England recalled Ollie Robinson and included three uncapped players in the squad for the first Test against New Zealand starting June 4 at Lord's.
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Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 delayed to early 2027 with new cast and long gap
Disney announced Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 will premiere in early 2027, over three and a half years after Season 1 aired in August 2023.
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Datacentres use 6% of UK and US electricity as AI drives energy demand up
Datacentres consume 6% of electricity in the UK and US amid rising global investment and AI energy needs.
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Silent Hill 2 Remake Hits 6 Million Players, Silent Hill f Surpasses 2 Million Sales
Silent Hill 2 Remake reached 6 million players worldwide while Silent Hill f sold over 2 million copies as of April 2026.