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Taiwan Revises 2026 GDP Growth to 9.64% Amid Tech Sector Debt Surge
Taiwan’s government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.64% as tech firms raised a record US$14.5 billion in debt financing.
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Japan and Philippines Begin Talks to Delimit Maritime Boundaries East of Taiwan
Japan and the Philippines started formal negotiations on May 28 to define overlapping maritime zones east of Taiwan amid regional tensions.
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EU fines Chinese e-commerce platform Temu €200 million over illegal product sales
The European Union fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200 million for allowing unsafe products to be sold on its platform.
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun skips Shangri-La Dialogue again; lower-level delegation sent
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun missed the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue for the second year, sending a low-level PLA delegation instead.
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Fire at Kenyan girls' boarding school kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County early on 28 May 2026 killed 16 students and injured 79 more.
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EU Plans Broader Trade Defence Measures to Address China Trade Imbalance
The EU is set to expand trade defence tools targeting Chinese imports to protect key industries and tackle a daily 1 billion euro trade deficit.
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Global Carmakers Lose Ground to Chinese EV Industry Amid Rising Competition
US, European, and Japanese carmakers face sharp market share losses and innovation challenges against China's growing EV sector.
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Ukrainian commander predicts war turning point within next six to nine months
Ukraine's Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletsky says Russian forces are exhausted and a critical turning point in the war is imminent within six to nine months.
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US Launches Defensive Strikes on Iranian Missile Sites and Boats Near Bandar Abbas
On May 25, US Central Command struck Iranian missile sites and boats near Bandar Abbas to defend against threats during a ceasefire.
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Qualcomm signs deal to supply AI chips to ByteDance for new data centers
Qualcomm agreed to supply millions of AI-specific chips to ByteDance to support its growing AI data center operations in 2026.
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Hong Kong surpasses Switzerland as top global hub for cross-border wealth in 2025
Hong Kong overtook Switzerland in 2025 as the largest global centre for cross-border wealth bookings, reaching nearly US$3 trillion.
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Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC trial over drug war killings begins November 30, 2026
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial at the ICC on November 30, 2026, on crimes against humanity charges.
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French Actor Pierre Deny of 'Emily in Paris' Dies at 69 from ALS Complications
Pierre Deny, known for his role as Louis de Léon in 'Emily in Paris,' died May 25 at age 69 from ALS complications.
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Norway joins France-led nuclear umbrella to boost European security
Norway signed a defense pact with France on May 27 to join its nuclear umbrella and enhance continental security amid rising tensions with Russia.
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UK and Poland sign defence treaty to boost security against Russian threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a defence and security treaty in London on May 27, 2026.
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2026 FIFA World Cup set for June 12-July 20 across US, Mexico, Canada with 48 teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place June 12–July 20 across three countries featuring 48 teams and new format changes.
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Media Molecule Developing New Open-World Game Following Dreams Support End
Media Molecule is in full development on a new open-world game, focusing on traditional gameplay and a new original IP.
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Thierry Henry urges young footballers in Singapore to prioritize teamwork over ego
Thierry Henry visited Singapore on May 25 to advise young footballers from Lion City Sailors and Tasek Academies to put team goals ahead of individual ego.
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Japan approves 513.5 billion yen subsidy for electricity and gas bills from July to September 2026
Japan's government approved about 513.5 billion yen to subsidize household electricity and gas bills for three months amid rising energy costs.
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Huawei unveils Tau Scaling Law for 1.4-nanometre chip density target by 2031
Huawei introduced the Tau Scaling Law on May 25, aiming for 1.4-nanometre transistor density chips by 2031 without EUV lithography.
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Daniela Klette sentenced to 13 years for armed robberies financing RAF fugitives
Former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette, 67, received 13 years for armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016.
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China's industrial profits climb 24.7% in April, fastest growth since November 2023
China's industrial profits rose 24.7% year-on-year in April 2026, marking the fastest pace since November 2023, driven by export growth and high-tech sectors.
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UK warns of rising Russian and Chinese cyber threats to infrastructure and tech leadership
GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler warned on May 27 that the UK faces escalating cyberattacks and sabotage from Russia and China.
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Flavio Bolsonaro meets Donald Trump at White House amid campaign scandal
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro met former US President Donald Trump in Washington during a troubled 2026 campaign.