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Texas officers rescue infant from vehicle trapped in floodwaters near Beeville
Authorities in Beeville, Texas, rescued an infant from a partially submerged car trapped in fast-moving floodwaters on May 23.
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Rafizi Ramli takes leadership of Parti Bersama Malaysia amid membership boom and funding claims
Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad took over Parti Bersama Malaysia on May 17, 2026, sparking rapid membership growth and funding controversy.
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Malaysian man sentenced to over 5 years for role in $3 million Singapore scam
Lau Chun Kiat was jailed for five years and five months for maintaining servers used in a $3.19 million scam targeting 129 Singapore victims.
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Thailand’s trade deficit hits record $10 billion as imports surge 45% in April 2026
Thailand’s trade deficit reached a record $10 billion in April 2026 as imports rose 45% year-on-year, outpacing export growth of 23.1%.
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Kimi Antonelli wins fourth straight Canadian Grand Prix as George Russell retires on lap 30
Kimi Antonelli won his fourth consecutive Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal on May 24, while teammate George Russell retired due to a battery issue.
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Addvalue Technologies reports 48.5% H2 net profit rise; shares jump on SGX
Addvalue Technologies posted a 48.5% rise in H2 fiscal 2026 net profit and saw its shares gain between 14.5% and 20.3% in Singapore trading.
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Sime Darby reports RM654 million profit in Q1 FY2026 on land sale gain
Sime Darby Bhd posted a net profit of RM654 million for Q1 FY2026, driven by a RM434 million one-off land sale gain.
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu film opens to mixed reviews but strong box office
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, released in May 2026, drew mixed critical reviews but earned $165 million worldwide opening and positive audience response.
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RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary hit by GPS jamming near Russian border
An RAF jet with UK Defence Secretary John Healey aboard was subjected to three hours of GPS jamming near Russia on May 21.
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Missile and drone attacks cause casualties, damage energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine
Missile and drone attacks on May 24-25 hit Russia's Belgorod region and parts of Ukraine, causing deaths, injuries, and infrastructure damage.
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Sevilla come from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in La Liga opener
Sevilla rallied from an early deficit to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 with two second-half penalties in their La Liga 2026-27 season opener.
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Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to 103-82 Game 4 win over Thunder, series tied 2-2
Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 to even the Western Conference Finals series at 2-2.
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Former DBS manager jailed 6½ years for cheating victims of nearly $1.4 million
Benjamin Chung Hiang Wee was sentenced to 6½ years in jail for cheating seven victims close to $1.4 million in Singapore.
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Axiata and Tenaga post profit growth in Q1 FY2026 despite mixed revenue trends
Axiata’s net profit rose 71% to RM273.8 million and Tenaga’s increased 3.7% to RM1.09 billion in Q1 FY2026.
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Putrajaya petty traders get 30% rental discount for 12 months starting June 2026
Putrajaya Corporation grants 244 petty traders a 30% rental cut from June 2026 to May 2027 amid economic challenges.
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Novak Djokovic falls to Thiago Tirante in heat-affected Cincinnati Open match
Novak Djokovic lost in the second round of the 2026 Cincinnati Open to Thiago Tirante amid extreme heat and humidity.
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Martin Boyle targets 2026 World Cup comeback after 2022 knee injury
Martin Boyle trains with Australia aiming to play at the 2026 World Cup after missing 2022 due to knee surgery.
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Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez hits home runs in first three MLB at-bats
Joshua Báez became the first MLB player to homer in his first three major league at-bats on August 15, 2026.
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New South Wales to launch gun buyback scheme after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales will start a gun buyback scheme on November 2, 2026, offering cash for eligible firearms after the Bondi Beach shooting.
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Three Malaysian senators sworn in for three-year terms by Senate president
Datuk Seri Prof. Dr Noor Inayah Ya’akub and two others took the oath before the Senate president on May 25, 2026.
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Singapore Airlines to Boost Singapore-Amsterdam Flights to 10 Weekly from August to October 2026
Singapore Airlines will increase flights between Singapore and Amsterdam to 10 weekly services from August 1 through October 22, 2026.
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Malaysia launches first regulated Social Exchange to boost charitable funding
Securities Commission Malaysia launched the country's first regulated Social Exchange platform to enhance charitable and impact funding on August 10.
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Malaysia Reaffirms Commitment to WTO and Regional Trade at APEC MRT 2026
Malaysia reaffirmed support for a rules-based global trading system and regional cooperation at the APEC MRT meeting in China in May 2026.
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Japan wins fifth Under-17 Asian Cup with a 3-2 victory over China in Jeddah
Japan defeated China 3-2 to claim their fifth Under-17 Asian Cup title in Jeddah.