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Rome Pride excludes Jewish LGBT group Keshet Italia over Gaza genocide stance
Rome Pride barred Jewish LGBT group Keshet Italia from the June 20 parade for refusing to condemn Israel’s Gaza actions as genocide.
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Singapore venture funding falls 34% in 2025 despite AI and deep tech growth
Singapore start-ups raised S$5.9 billion in venture capital in 2025, down 34% from 2024, while AI and deep tech deal values rose sharply.
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US Forces Korea Commander’s Comments on South Korea Stir China Condemnation and US-ROK Talks
US Forces Korea commander Xavier Brunson called South Korea 'the dagger in the heart of Asia,' prompting criticism from China and diplomatic talks between the US and South Korea.
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Hong Kong School Principal Resigns After Swearing at Singapore Security Guards
Lee Cheuk-hing resigned as principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary after swearing at SAFRA Jurong security guards on May 22 in Singapore.
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Wix to cut 20% of workforce citing AI evolution and currency pressures
Wix announced layoffs of about 20% of its nearly 5,300 employees due to AI changes and Israeli shekel strength.
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IBM to Invest Over $10 Billion to Build Large-Scale Quantum Computer by 2029
IBM announced plans to invest more than $10 billion over five years to develop the first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.
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Viva’s Liberte to run in Grade 1 Daily News 2000 at Greyville on May 30
Viva’s Liberte is entered in the Grade 1 Daily News 2000 at Greyville on May 30 with prize money of two million rand.
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Rothfire aims for Kingsford Smith Cup win after Doomben 10,000 success
Trainer Rob Heathcote prepares Rothfire for the A$1 million Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on May 30 following a Group 1 victory at Doomben.
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Paralives sells 250,000 copies in 8 hours; developers pledge free updates only
Paralives launched on Steam May 25 and sold over 250,000 copies within eight hours, with developers promising no paid DLCs, only free updates.
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CATL Opens $440 Million Battery Storage Testing Facility in Xiamen
CATL opened a $440 million battery storage testing facility in Xiamen to improve safety and test batteries under harsher conditions.
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29 US States Sue Meta, Accusing Facebook and Instagram of Hooking Children and Violating Privacy
A coalition of 29 US states filed a federal lawsuit against Meta over Facebook and Instagram’s alleged harm to children and privacy violations.
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Capcom’s Pragmata sells 2 million copies, director interested in sequel
Capcom’s new IP Pragmata sold 2 million copies weeks after its February 2026 release, with the director expressing interest in a sequel.
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Israel indicts Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich for leaking classified Gaza war documents
Israel’s attorney-general indicted Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to PM Netanyahu, for leaking classified 2023 Gaza war documents.
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Japan and Philippines start talks on intelligence-sharing pact and maritime border delimitation
Japan and the Philippines began negotiations on an intelligence-sharing agreement and maritime border delimitation during a state visit in May 2026.
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Russia and Taliban-led Afghanistan sign military cooperation agreement in May 2026
Russia and Afghanistan's Taliban government signed a military-technical cooperation deal at a Moscow security forum on May 28, 2026.
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Bad Medicine Eyes Fifth Straight Win in Upcoming 2,400m Race at SG Track
Bad Medicine, unbeaten in four starts, leads a competitive field in a six-race card featuring promising and inconsistent runners.
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US Researchers Unable to Support DRC Ebola Outbreak Due to NIH Funding Cuts
US scientists affiliated with CREID cannot assist Ebola response in the DRC after Trump-era NIH funding ended in June 2025.
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France to Reimburse Anti-Obesity Drugs for Severely Obese Patients from June 2026
France will reimburse weight-loss drugs for severely obese patients starting mid-June, becoming the first EU country to do so.
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SEC adopts 9-game conference schedule amid frustration over stalled CFP expansion
The SEC moved to a 9-game conference football schedule starting this fall, sparking coach frustration as the College Football Playoff remains at 12 teams.
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Japan and Philippines elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
Japan and the Philippines raised diplomatic ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership amid China tensions.
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14-year-old in Melaka injures herself after vape use and dispute over boyfriend visit
A 14-year-old girl in Melaka slashed her neck and wrists after being stopped from meeting her boyfriend, reportedly under the influence of a 'mushroom' vape.
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Children with Down syndrome in Gaza continue to suffer seven months after ceasefire
Children with Down syndrome in Gaza still face severe hardships amid destruction seven months after the ceasefire.
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Malaysia strengthens ties with Tuniu to boost Chinese tourist arrivals
Malaysia's Tourism Minister met Tuniu in Shanghai to enhance cooperation and attract more Chinese visitors.
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic to have 75% of graduates with overseas experience by 2030
Ngee Ann Polytechnic aims for 75% of students to graduate with overseas experience in Southeast Asia by 2030 through SEA Unbound programmes.