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Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemns civilian deaths and protest crackdown
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned civilian deaths in war and Iran’s protest crackdown at Cannes on May 14, 2026.
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California bill advances to require refunds or continued play for online games
The Protect Our Games Act passed California Assembly's appropriations committee, setting refund and playability rules for online games.
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Singapore-listed companies report Q1 and H1 2026 results and corporate updates
OCBC, SIA Engineering, Genting Singapore, and others reported Q1 and H1 2026 financial results alongside bond issuances and corporate actions.
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US Justice Department seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff in DC
The US Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez over the 2025 killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC.
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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock
Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ended in a mistrial on May 15, 2026, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Lego 2K Drive to be delisted from digital stores on May 19, 2026
Lego 2K Drive will be removed from digital storefronts on May 19, 2026, with multiplayer servers shutting down May 31, 2027.
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Thirty-six countries approve special tribunal to prosecute Russia for Ukraine invasion
Thirty-six countries formally backed a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Global markets tumble on May 15 amid inflation fears, Middle East conflict, and rising oil prices
Global equity markets including US, Asian, and European indices fell sharply on May 15 due to inflation concerns linked to Middle East tensions and soaring oil prices.
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Fabio Wardley activates rematch clause to face Daniel Dubois for WBO heavyweight title
Fabio Wardley triggered a rematch clause to face Daniel Dubois again for the WBO heavyweight title after losing on May 9.
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BRICS foreign ministers end New Delhi meeting without joint statement over Iran conflict divisions
BRICS foreign ministers concluded a two-day meeting in New Delhi without a joint statement due to disagreements over the Middle East conflict, especially tensions involving Iran and the UAE.
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Malaysian support vessel Sapura 1200 transits Strait of Hormuz under Iranian clearance
Sapura 1200 became the fourth Malaysia-linked ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran war erupted in February 2026.
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Iran distrusts US on peace talks, open to negotiations only if serious
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no trust in the US and will negotiate only if the US shows seriousness in talks.
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Marcos Senesi to leave Bournemouth at end of 2025-26 season
Marcos Senesi will depart Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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Singapore to Deny VEP Applications for Foreign Vehicles with Unpaid Fines From Nov 2
Singapore will block VEP applications and renewals for foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines starting November 2, 2026.
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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square builds $2.1 billion stake in Microsoft
Bill Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square took a $2.1 billion position in Microsoft, calling it a core holding.
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UN Humanitarian Convoy Hit Twice by Drones in Ukraine’s Kherson, No Injuries Reported
A UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid in Kherson, Ukraine was struck twice by drones despite coordination with both sides, with no injuries reported.
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Japan's largest banks post record profits for fiscal 2026, forecast further growth
Japan's three biggest banking groups reported record profits for fiscal 2026 and forecast continued growth for 2027.
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Singapore starts community rehabilitation for first-time drug abusers from May 16
Singapore replaces Drug Rehabilitation Centre detention with community supervision for first-time drug abusers surrendering from May 16.
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Hong Kong's Q1 2026 GDP rises 5.9% year-on-year, government keeps 2026 growth forecast
Hong Kong's economy grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026 while the government maintained its 2026 growth forecast at 2.5%-3.5%.
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China Media Group Secures World Cup Broadcast Rights Through 2031
China Media Group finalized broadcast rights deals for four World Cups through 2031, including men's and women's tournaments.
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Kioxia forecasts 48-fold profit jump as AI chip demand boosts semiconductor sales
Kioxia Holdings projects a 48-fold quarterly profit surge driven by AI data center demand and plans a US share listing.
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Twelve Singapore Coffee Shops Complete Toilet Upgrades Using Government Grants
Twelve coffee shops in Singapore have finished toilet renovations or started deep cleaning under government hygiene grants.
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MOE boosts school bus operator support to 20% amid rising fuel costs
The Ministry of Education raised school bus operator support to 20% of fare revenue for May-June 2026 due to high fuel prices and may allow capped surcharges from July.
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Robotics stocks surge across Asia as physical AI gains investor interest
Asian robotics shares climbed sharply, led by LG Electronics' 55% rise amid AI and automation developments.