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Apple begins test production of low-end chips with Intel's 18A-P process
Apple started test production of processors for low-end iPhones, iPads, and Macs using Intel's 18A-P process, aiming for volume production in 2027.
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Alphabet completes largest-ever yen bond issuance by foreign company at ¥576.5 billion
Alphabet Inc sold ¥576.5 billion in yen bonds, the largest issuance by a non-Japanese firm, as part of a $60 billion borrowing spree.
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Taiwan's Stock Market Surpasses India as Fifth Largest Amid AI Chip Boom
Taiwan's stock market reached $4.95 trillion by May 25, overtaking India to become world's fifth largest driven by AI semiconductor demand.
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Leaked Xbox Elite 3 Controller Features Scroll Wheels, Cloud Gaming Button
Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with new scroll wheels, cloud mode button, and removable battery ahead of June launch.
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Xi Jinping warns Taiwan issue mishandling could spark China-US conflict during Trump visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping met US President Donald Trump in Beijing today, warning mishandling Taiwan risks conflict between the two powers.
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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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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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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.
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OpenAI confirms supply chain attack on TanStack, no user data breached
OpenAI confirmed a supply chain attack affected two employee devices but found no user data breach and announced remediation steps.
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India hosts BRICS foreign ministers amid deep divisions over Iran conflict
India chairs the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as members remain divided over the Middle East war involving Iran, US, and Israel.
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Trump and Xi meet in Beijing to discuss trade, Taiwan amid AI-driven Asian stock gains
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing focusing on trade and Taiwan while Asian markets rose on AI optimism.
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Cisco posts strong Q3 2026 earnings, raises AI order forecast, plans 4,000 layoffs
Cisco reported a 12% revenue increase for Q3 2026, boosted AI orders, and announced plans to cut about 4,000 jobs amid restructuring.
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China Allows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit by Changing Name Transliteration
China permitted Secretary of State Marco Rubio to enter despite 2020 sanctions by altering the Chinese transliteration of his name.
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Oil prices surge above $107 as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts supply and US-Iran talks collapse
Strait of Hormuz closure cut global oil supply 10.5M barrels/day, driving Brent crude above $107 amid failed US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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Foxconn reports 19% profit rise in Q1 led by Nvidia-linked AI server sales
Foxconn posted a 19% jump in Q1 net income to NT$49.9 billion, driven by strong AI server demand using Nvidia accelerators.
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Trump and Xi Attend Beijing State Banquet Featuring Huaiyang Cuisine on May 14
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping attended a state banquet in Beijing with Huaiyang cuisine during their May 14 diplomatic visit.
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US approves Nvidia H200 chip sales to 10 Chinese firms but deliveries remain stalled
The US authorized Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips to 10 Chinese companies, yet no shipments have occurred amid Chinese purchasing suspensions.
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OpenAI urges U.S.-led global AI governance including China ahead of Trump-Xi summit
OpenAI proposed a U.S.-led global AI governance body that includes China, hours before President Trump’s May 13-14 summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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India bans sugar exports until September 30 to protect domestic supply
India banned sugar exports starting May 13, 2026, until September 30 to stabilize prices amid tight domestic supply.
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Yushi Technology launches world's first mass-produced piloted transforming mech GD01 at 3.9M yuan
Yushi Technology unveiled the GD01, a piloted transforming mech robot for civilian transport, starting at 3.9 million yuan on May 12, 2026.
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Donovan Mitchell scores 43 as Cavaliers beat Pistons to tie Eastern Conference series
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 win over Detroit Pistons to tie the playoff series 2-2.
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Ohtani pitches 7 scoreless as Dodgers end four-game skid against Giants
Shohei Ohtani threw 7 scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Giants 4-0 on May 14 to end a four-game losing streak.
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Iran expands military control over Strait of Hormuz, imposes transit rules amid conflict
Iran has extended military control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring all ships to coordinate transit amid US and Gulf rejection.
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WHO says MV Hondius outbreak involved Andes virus and 3 deaths
WHO said an Andes virus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship left 3 people dead and 11 cases classified.