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Haiti's Duckens Nazon escapes war in Iran while pursuing World Cup visa
Haiti's record scorer Duckens Nazon fled Tehran by road amid war to secure a World Cup visa after being forced off a plane in October 2023.
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Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok refuses to resign despite PM Peter Magyar’s demands
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok rejected calls from new Prime Minister Peter Magyar to resign by May’s end, citing no legal basis to step down.
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Batu Kawan Bhd to acquire 47.7% of MKH Holdings, triggering mandatory offer
Batu Kawan Bhd, via Whitmore Holdings, agreed to buy 47.7% of MKH Holdings for RM549.8 million, launching a mandatory general offer.
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Trump says Fed rate cuts may wait until Iran war ends amid market uncertainty
President Trump said interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may be delayed until the Iran war ends due to economic disruption.
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Andy Burnham to contest Makerfield by-election on June 18 aiming for Labour leadership
Andy Burnham will contest the Makerfield by-election on June 18 to return to Parliament and seek Labour Party leadership later this year.
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Delhi High Court orders Apple to cooperate in India antitrust probe on iPhone apps
The Delhi High Court directed Apple to fully cooperate with antitrust investigators and delayed a final order until July 15, 2026.
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Malaysia's AIAC offers free mediation for commercial disputes under RM250,000
The Asian International Arbitration Centre launched free mediation for 26 types of commercial disputes involving amounts of RM250,000 and below.
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Sriram Krishnan to step down as White House senior AI adviser at end of June 2026
Sriram Krishnan, senior AI policy adviser at the White House, will leave his role at the end of June 2026 but remain an outside adviser.
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Putin faces tough choices as Russian military stalls and economy shrinks
Russian President Vladimir Putin confronts challenges from a stalled war in Ukraine and sanctions hurting Russia’s economy and resources.
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Philippine Banks Show Strong Q1 Results but Face Headwinds from Energy Crisis
BDO Unibank, BPI, and Metrobank reported robust first-quarter earnings, but new relief measures and rising energy costs threaten profits.
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Seven-month-old Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire near Hebron
Israeli soldiers killed a seven-month-old Palestinian infant and injured his parents in Tel Rumeida, West Bank, on June 5, 2026.
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth criticizes European migration policies in Normandy speech
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth condemned European migration at D-Day site, calling it an 'invasion' and urging action.
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Ryanair posts record €2.26 billion profit but sees flat fares for summer 2026
Ryanair reported a record after-tax profit of €2.26 billion for fiscal 2026 but lowered summer fare forecasts to flat amid fuel supply confidence.
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Samsung launches world’s first 6K gaming monitor and new Odyssey and ViewFinity series for 2026
Samsung unveiled the 32-inch 6K Odyssey G8 gaming monitor and new Odyssey and ViewFinity display models for 2026, starting sales in late May.
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WHO holds annual assembly amid hantavirus, Ebola outbreaks and funding concerns
The World Health Organization held its annual meeting May 18-23 in Geneva amid deadly outbreaks and funding disputes.
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Malaysia’s DPP Refugee Registration Does Not Grant Permanent Residency
Malaysia launched the Refugee Registration Document programme on January 1 without granting permanent residency to registrants.
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US begins withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, says NATO defense not harmed
The US started pulling 5,000 troops from Germany following President Trump's order, with NATO leadership affirming alliance defense remains intact.
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South Korea premieres its most expensive film 'Hope' at Cannes 2026
Director Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller 'Hope', South Korea’s priciest film, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026.
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Ryanair hedges 80% of summer fuel amid jet fuel volatility after Iran war
Ryanair CFO Neil Sorahan said the airline is prepared for fuel price shocks and will run a full schedule this summer and winter.
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29, fiancée pays tribute
Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, was found dead at 29 in Los Angeles home; fiancée shared an emotional tribute.
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India’s Modi allies promote larger families as fertility rate falls to 2.0
Allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are encouraging larger families with incentives amid India’s declining fertility rate of 2.0 children per woman.
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PSG manager Luis Enrique criticizes team’s lack of intensity after Ligue 1 loss
PSG manager Luis Enrique criticized his team’s lack of intensity after a 2-1 loss to Paris FC ahead of the Champions League final.
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France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visits Algeria to boost judicial ties and discuss detained journalist
France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited Algeria on Monday to promote judicial cooperation and address the case of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes.
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Man pleads not guilty to drink-driving charge after Klang p-hailing rider crash
Low Kean Peng pleaded not guilty to drink-driving and causing injury to a p-hailing rider in Klang on May 13.