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Trump expands TrumpRx with over 600 generic drugs and new pricing tools
President Trump announced on May 18, 2026, a major expansion of TrumpRx, adding more than 600 drugs and new features to the discount drug platform.
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Microsoft launches Xbox Player Voice portal to gather fan feedback on exclusives and multiplayer
Microsoft launched the Xbox Player Voice portal to collect Xbox player feedback emphasizing exclusive games and free multiplayer features.
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Microsoft restores taskbar moving and resizing features in Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out new Windows 11 features allowing taskbar movement and resizing to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel.
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Nvidia reports record $81.6B Q1 revenue driven by AI amid global market volatility
Nvidia reported $81.62 billion revenue for Q1 2026, led by strong AI demand, beating analyst estimates amid a turbulent market.
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Iran launches Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance as Strait of Hormuz sees reduced traffic
Iran has introduced a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping amid limited commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Aston Villa beats Freiburg 3-0 to win 2026 Europa League final in Istanbul
Aston Villa won the 2026 Europa League final with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg on May 20 in Istanbul, ending a 30-year major trophy drought.
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IMF raises UK 2026 growth forecast to 1.0% despite Middle East conflict risks
The IMF raised the UK's 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.0% citing stronger Q1 data but warned of risks from political instability and Middle East energy shocks.
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Taiwan Legislature Rejects First Ever Presidential Impeachment Motion Against Lai Ching-te
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan voted 56-50 on May 19, 2026, rejecting the impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te.
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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 Wimbledon Over Right Wrist Injury
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Wimbledon and the Queen’s Club event due to an ongoing right wrist injury.
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Malaysian government to retable constitutional amendments on PM term limit and AG-PP separation in June
The Malaysian government will retable bills to limit the prime minister's term to 10 years and separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles in June.
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NATO shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia amid regional incursions
A Romanian NATO F-16 shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia on May 19 amid multiple drone incursions in Baltic airspace.
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Valve updates Steam store tags, adding 17 new ones and removing 28 outdated tags
Valve revamped Steam store tags on May 19, adding 17 new tags and removing 28 outdated or overlapping ones.
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Israeli Far-Right Finance Minister Smotrich Says ICC Seeks His Arrest
Bezalel Smotrich announced May 19 that the ICC prosecutor requested a secret international arrest warrant against him.
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Sweden to Buy Four French FDI Frigates in Major Naval Expansion
Sweden announced it will purchase four FDI frigates from France's Naval Group to triple its air defense capability.
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New Zealand plans to cut 8,700-9,000 public service jobs and merge agencies by 2029
New Zealand government announced plans to cut up to 9,000 public service jobs and merge departments to boost efficiency by mid-2029.
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Cristiano Ronaldo named to Portugal's 27-man squad for record sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will play in his sixth World Cup after Portugal coach Roberto Martinez named a 27-man squad for 2026.
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Singapore to begin IAEA nuclear readiness assessment in 2027
Singapore will start the International Atomic Energy Agency's Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review to evaluate its nuclear energy readiness in 2027.
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Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated for Plus Ultra bailout influence peddling
Spain's High Court placed ex-PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero under investigation for alleged influence peddling linked to a 2021 airline bailout.
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Gunman kills eight and injures five at transport hub in Egypt's Assiut province
A gunman shot and killed eight people and wounded five at a busy transport hub in Assiut province, Egypt, on May 18, 2026.
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Shooting in southern Spain kills two and injures four, including young children
A 25-year-old man killed two relatives and injured four others, including infants, in El Ejido on May 18, 2026.
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EPF’s Q1 2026 investment income rises 51% to RM27.73 billion
Employees Provident Fund reported RM27.73 billion investment income in Q1 2026, up 51% from a year earlier.
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Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 turbulence investigation inconclusive on radar failure
Singapore's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau found weather radar may have missed severe turbulence that injured 79 on SQ321 in May 2024.
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Jonathan Andic arrested in investigation of Mango founder Isak Andic's death in Spain
Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, was arrested on May 19, 2026, over his father's fatal fall in 2024 near Barcelona.
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EU finalizes trade deal implementation with U.S. ahead of Trump tariff deadline
The European Union finalized the legislative text for its trade deal with the United States after months of negotiations, clearing a major hurdle before the July 4 deadline.