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China Deploys Coast Guard East of Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks
China’s Coast Guard patrolled waters east of Taiwan on June 1 in response to Japan and the Philippines starting maritime boundary talks there.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marks 2 years with defense and population initiatives
President Lai Ching-te marked his second year in office on May 20, highlighting defense, democracy, and new population policies.
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US closes loophole on Nvidia AI chip exports to Chinese firms outside China
The US Department of Commerce ended a loophole allowing Nvidia AI chips to reach Chinese subsidiaries abroad, reinforcing export controls on May 31, 2026.
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ECB's Alvaro Santos Pereira urges earlier action to curb inflation risks
Alvaro Santos Pereira called on the European Central Bank to act swiftly to prevent worsening inflation effects.
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20 Years After Sidoarjo Mud Volcano Eruption, Survivors Seek Justice and Health Answers
Survivors marked the 20th anniversary of Indonesia’s Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster, calling for government action on health and compensation issues.
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Man detained for attempting to poison popular French bulldog Xiaobai in China
Police arrested a suspect on May 8 for plotting to poison Xiaobai, a social media-famous French bulldog in southern China.
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Mainland Chinese buyers drive Hong Kong property sales to two-year high in April 2026
Mainland Chinese homebuyer registrations in Hong Kong jumped 48% in April 2026, boosting overall property sales to highest monthly level since April 2024.
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Woman killed, husband injured by herd of cows in Austrian Alps
A 67-year-old woman died and her 65-year-old husband was seriously injured after a herd of cows attacked them in East Tyrol’s Austrian Alps.
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EU-China SMILE spacecraft launched from Kourou to study solar wind impact on Earth
The SMILE spacecraft launched May 19, 2026, from French Guiana to observe solar wind and Earth’s magnetic field interactions.
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Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner marry in London civil ceremony
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner married at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on May 31, 2026, in a small ceremony with family and friends.
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Iran appoints Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as special envoy to China with broad authority
Iran named Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as special envoy to China on May 17 to coordinate bilateral relations.
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CapitaLand Investment cuts China workforce by 10% amid real estate crisis in 2025
CapitaLand Investment Ltd reduced its China workforce by about 365 employees, or 10%, in 2025 following China’s real estate downturn.
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Illegal mine collapse in Yunnan kills five workers, one injured
An illegal mine collapsed in Huize County, Yunnan, trapping six workers; five died and one was injured.
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Japan's Defense Minister Rejects China's 'New Militarism' Claims at Singapore Summit
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi denied accusations of 'new militarism' by China and criticized China's military expansion at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Over Taiwan President Interview
China expelled New York Times reporter Vivian Wang in February over a December 2025 Taiwan president interview.
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Mirra Andreeva beats Sorana Cirstea 6-0 6-3 to reach French Open semi-finals
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva defeated Sorana Cirstea on June 2 to advance to the 2026 French Open semi-finals.
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Tropical Storms Mekkhala and Higos bring heavy rain, flooding, and flight cancellations to Japan and Taiwan
Tropical Storm Mekkhala hits southern Japan with strong winds and heavy rain amid flooding and evacuation orders; Taiwan suffers flooding and power outages from related weather.
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China's May Manufacturing PMI Holds at 50.0, Signaling Stable but Slowing Growth
China's official manufacturing PMI for May 2026 stood at 50.0, indicating stable but weakening expansion after two months of growth.
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Brazil emerges as key rare earths producer challenging China's dominance
Brazil holds the world's second-largest rare earth reserves and is expanding mining projects to rival China’s market share.
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Murakami placed on injured list after setting multiple MLB rookie home run records
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami was placed on the 10-day injured list May 30 after straining his right hamstring, ending a record-setting home run streak.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Vivian Wang Over Taiwan Interview; US Retaliates
China expelled NYT Beijing reporter Vivian Wang in February over a Taiwan interview; US revoked visa of a Chinese Xinhua journalist in retaliation in April.
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PSG Champions League win celebrations spark violent riots with hundreds arrested in France
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory triggered nationwide riots with nearly 900 arrests and dozens injured.
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Taiwan KMT Chair Zheng Liwen visits US to promote peace amid cross-strait tensions
KMT Chair Zheng Liwen started a 16-day US visit on June 1 to meet officials and promote cross-strait peace amid Taiwan-China tensions.
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Japanese yen hits lowest real purchasing power since 1970s amid wide trade deficit
The Japanese yen's real effective exchange rate fell to its lowest level since the 1970s, prompting massive government intervention amid rising trade deficits.