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Toyota halts development of Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan ahead of planned 2027 launch
Toyota Motor has stopped work on the Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan, which was scheduled for a mid-2027 launch, citing market conditions and a slump in U.S. EV sales.
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Social media giants settle Kentucky school lawsuit for $27 million over teen mental health claims
Meta, Snap, TikTok parent ByteDance, and YouTube agreed to pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Breathitt County School District.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges Asian allies to raise defence spending amid China concerns
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies to boost defence budgets to 3.5% of GDP to counter China's military buildup at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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Federal Reserve officials stress commitment to controlling inflation above 2% target
Fed officials Jeff Schmid and Neel Kashkari reaffirm focus on reducing inflation above 2% over five years amid labor market stability.
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Malaysia advises no rush to replace MyKad; new MyKad issuance to start after launch
Malaysia’s NRD confirmed existing MyKad remain valid while new MyKad rollout begins in phases after official launch by PM.
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Song Yadong submits Deiveson Figueiredo in UFC Fight Night Macau main event
Song Yadong defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by guillotine choke in the second round at UFC Fight Night in Macau on May 30, 2026.
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Ghana parliament approves bill criminalising homosexuality, awaiting presidential ratification
Ghana's parliament passed a bill criminalising homosexuality and promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, now pending President Mahama's signature to become law.
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Middle East war disrupts energy supply chains and strains global markets
The war between US-Israel and Iran has disrupted energy routes and driven up prices, pressuring global oil inventories and vulnerable economies.
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Perlis Menteri Besar shoots cow with shotgun during Aidiladha ceremony, police investigate
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah fired a shotgun at a cow during an Aidiladha ceremony in late May, prompting police investigation under Malaysia’s Arms Act.
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Bus crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia kills 5, injures 44
A bus collided with six vehicles early May 29 on Interstate 95 in Virginia, killing 5 and injuring 44 people including the driver.
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LTA and NCS trial solar-powered colour e-paper bus arrival displays at Little India MRT
LTA and NCS launched a seven-month trial of solar-powered colour e-paper bus arrival displays at Little India MRT bus stop starting April 2026.
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Malaysia boosts Work-Based Learning funding to RM10 million for armed forces education
Malaysia increased funding for the Work-Based Learning programme to RM9.9-10 million to provide academic recognition for armed forces personnel in 2026.
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Brazil’s Lula condemns US terrorism designation of major criminal gangs
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected the US terrorism designation of two Brazilian gangs as a threat to sovereignty and an interference.
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Federal judge orders removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center, blocks renovation closure
A US federal judge ruled May 29 that the Kennedy Center must remove Trump’s name and halted its planned two-year closure for renovation.
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The Witcher 3 sales top 65 million as new expansion Songs of the Past nears release
CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3 has sold over 65 million copies and revealed the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion.
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Taiwan President Lai Marks 2 Years with Mixed Approval amid Rising Cross-Strait Tensions
President Lai Ching-te marked two years in office with a call for equal Taiwan-China exchanges as polls show his approval edging disapproval amid growing challenges.
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Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Pleads Guilty to Acting as Illegal Agent of China
Eileen Wang, ex-mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government from 2020 to 2022.
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Atletico Madrid mocks Barcelona's Julian Alvarez bid with satirical offers on social media
Atletico Madrid ridiculed Barcelona's €90-100 million bid for Julian Alvarez amid tense transfer talks.
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Arsenal's Jurrien Timber fit but starts on bench in Champions League final against PSG
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber was declared fit but began on the bench for the Champions League final versus PSG on May 30.
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ICE agent Christian Castro arrested in Texas for Minnesota shooting case
ICE agent Christian Castro was arrested in Texas on May 29 for shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis in January.
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Malaysia demands refund from Norway after missile deal cancellation, seeks US alternatives
Malaysia called on Norway to expedite refunds following Norway's revocation of a €124 million naval missile contract, while exploring US missile options.
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Former Hong Kong journalist union head jailed 5 days for obstructing police
Ronson Chan, ex-chairman of Hong Kong Journalists Association, begins 5-day jail term after appeal fails in obstruction case.
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AI Startup Shift Offers Free NYC Home Cleaning to Record Robot Training Footage
Shift launched a free home cleaning service in New York City on May 28 that records video to train household robots.
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China Condemns Japan-Philippines Maritime Boundary Talks as Illegal
China condemned maritime boundary negotiations between Japan and the Philippines as illegal and lodged formal protests on May 29.