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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.
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Silicon Valley firms face soaring AI token costs amid uncertain productivity gains
Silicon Valley tech companies report sharp rises in AI token spending with unclear productivity benefits, as Uber exhausts its 2026 AI budget by April.
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Man jailed nearly 15 years for death of woman tortured in Clementi flat
Lim Peng Tiong was sentenced to 14 years and 11 months for causing 19-year-old Huang Baoying’s death by torture and starvation.
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Japan bond yield surge deepens regional bank stock performance divide
Rising Japanese bond yields are widening the stock performance gap among regional banks based on their investment portfolio strength.
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Cruz Azul Clinches 10th Liga MX Clausura Title with 2-1 Win over Pumas
Cruz Azul defeated Pumas UNAM 2-1 on May 24 to win the Liga MX Clausura championship.
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Le Sserafim releases second album Pureflow Pt. 1 with new message on fear
K-pop girl group Le Sserafim released their second studio album Pureflow Pt. 1 on May 22, 2026, featuring 11 tracks and a shift in theme from fearlessness to embracing fear.
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Mohamed Salah debuts for Trabzonspor in 1-1 draw against Kasimpasa
Mohamed Salah made his Turkish Super Lig debut for Trabzonspor on August 15, coming on as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Kasimpasa.
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Morocco Foils Mass Irregular Migration Attempt at Ceuta on August 15
Moroccan security forces prevented about 300 irregular migrants from crossing into Spanish enclave Ceuta on August 15, 2026.
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Iran Claims Qatar Captured Three Pilots After Fighter Jets Downed; Qatar Denies Holding Them
Iran says Qatar has held three Iranian pilots captive since March; Qatar denies detaining them and cites airspace violations.
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Japanese Stocks Reach All-Time High on US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism
Japanese stocks surged over 3% on May 25 as investor optimism grew over progress in US-Iran peace talks.
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Multiple fatal and serious road accidents reported across Malaysia in May 2026
At least six people died and dozens were injured in several crashes across Malaysia during May 24-26, 2026.
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McLaren’s tyre gamble backfires as Norris retires and Piastri penalized in Canada
McLaren’s tyre choice failed at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Norris retiring and Piastri penalized after a collision.
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Meta cuts 8,000 jobs, shifts 7,000 employees to AI teams in restructuring
Meta announced it will lay off 8,000 employees and reassign 7,000 to AI roles as part of an AI-focused overhaul.
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Scientists discover new deep-sea blue octopus species near Galapagos Islands
Researchers found a tiny blue octopus species nearly 1,800 metres underwater near the Galapagos Islands.
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Aspial Lifestyle raises S$84.8 million via private placement and preferential offering
Aspial Lifestyle raised S$84.8 million through a private placement and preferential offering in May 2026.
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Stampede Injures 19 at South Carolina Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival
At least 19 people were injured in a stampede near the stage area at the Black Pearl Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina.
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Singapore-listed firms report robust financials and strategic deals in late May 2026
The Hour Glass, Sats, IHH Healthcare and others disclosed earnings and new investments for Q1 and H2 ending March 31, 2026.
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Mamelodi Sundowns clinch African Champions League title on away goals in Rabat
Mamelodi Sundowns secured the African Champions League title by scoring a crucial away goal against Royal Armed Forces in Rabat.
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Newcastle United Switch Shirts Midway Through Friendly vs Bayer Leverkusen
Newcastle United changed shirts during their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park on August 15, 2026.
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Japan's LDP Officials and Defense Minister Visit Yasukuni Shrine on WWII Surrender Anniversary
LDP senior officials and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, 2026, marking the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender.