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US Pledges $1.8 Billion More in Humanitarian Aid to UN with Policy Conditions
The US pledged $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on May 14, 2026.
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Alphabet raises nearly $17 billion in overseas bonds, plans yen sale to fund AI infrastructure
Alphabet raised nearly $17 billion in euro and Canadian dollar bonds last week and is conducting a yen-denominated bond sale this month.
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Sovereign Tech Fund to invest over 1.2 million EUR in KDE for infrastructure and security
The Sovereign Tech Fund will invest more than 1.2 million euros in KDE during 2026 and 2027 to enhance infrastructure and security.
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AMD to bring FSR 4.1 upscaling to older Radeon GPUs starting July 2026
AMD will extend its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology to RDNA3-based Radeon GPUs from July 2026, with RDNA2 support arriving in early 2027.
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Yemen government and Houthis agree to largest prisoner swap of over 1600 detainees
Yemen's government and Houthis agreed to exchange more than 1600 prisoners in the largest release since the conflict began.
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US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks resigns immediately amid controversies
Mike Banks stepped down as US Border Patrol Chief on May 14, ending 37 years in law enforcement.
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US DOJ drops fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after settlement
The US Department of Justice dropped fraud charges against Gautam Adani as he agreed to pay $18 million to settle SEC allegations.
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Serie A scheduling clash delays Rome derby amid Champions League race and tennis final
Rome authorities moved AS Roma-Lazio derby to Monday over security conflicts with Italian Open final, disrupting Serie A's May 17 fixtures.
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe hospitalised with chest pain diagnosed as angina
Queen Margrethe, 86, was admitted to Copenhagen hospital on May 14 for chest pain diagnosed as angina.
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Carlo Ancelotti extends contract as Brazil coach through 2030 World Cup
Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as Brazil's national football coach until the 2030 World Cup.
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China agrees to buy 200 Boeing jets, with potential to increase order to 750 planes
China has committed to purchasing 200 Boeing aircraft, with an option to expand the order to 750 planes, US President Trump said.
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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund named official supporter of 2026 World Cup
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund was named an official supporter of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted in North America.
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Israel to sue New York Times over article alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa’ar have launched a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s report on abuse claims.
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AirAsia X reports RM154.9 million Q1 net loss amid forex losses and fuel costs
AirAsia X posted a RM154.9 million net loss in Q1 2026 due to currency depreciation and high jet fuel prices.
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Forza Horizon 6 wins acclaim as highest-rated 2026 racing game ahead of May 19 launch
Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, earned top reviews and high Metacritic scores ahead of its May 19 PC and Xbox release.
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Keppel, Cantonment, and Prince Edward Road MRT stations to open July 12, completing Circle Line loop
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority will open three new Circle Line stations on July 12, completing the 39 km loop with 33 stations.
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Bungie announces Marathon Season 2 Nightfall launch with major progress reset
Bungie will launch Marathon Season 2 on June 2, 2026, featuring a progress wipe, new PvE modes, and added nighttime content.
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Malaysia Cabinet approves new admission pathways for non-national education students
The Malaysian Cabinet approved new routes for students outside the national system to enter public universities, with conditions on SPM qualifications.
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Amazon Game Studios cancels Project Trident after layoffs and AI-driven pivots
Amazon Game Studios canceled Project Trident following multiple shifts to add AI features and layoffs in late 2025.
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Amazon cancels The Lord of the Rings MMO after layoffs but develops new Middle-earth game
Amazon canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO following layoffs but continues work on a new Middle-earth game experience.
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Oil and LPG Shipments Rise Through Strait of Hormuz Despite US-Iran Restrictions
Nine large oil, fuel, and gas vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Sunday amid US and Iranian controls.
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China renews import permits for hundreds of US beef plants during Xi-Trump summit
China renewed import licenses for hundreds of US beef plants on May 14, 2026, reversing a lapse amid trade tensions.
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Manipal Hospitals to start marketing $1 billion IPO next week
Manipal Health Enterprises plans to begin formal marketing for its $1 billion IPO next week, targeting a $12 billion valuation.
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Elon Musk joins US President Trump at US-China summit in Beijing
Elon Musk attended a US-China summit in Beijing with President Trump and top executives, expressing intent to achieve 'many good things' in China.