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Iran war drives inflation concerns as ECB, Fed weigh policy responses
The Iran war’s impact on energy costs has raised inflation risks, prompting central banks to consider further rate hikes.
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Trump claims Iran peace deal includes Strait of Hormuz access and nuclear disarmament
Donald Trump said he could approve an Iran peace deal with major concessions, including opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear program.
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Kane Parsons, 20, directs A24 horror film Backrooms amid ghost director rumors
Kane Parsons directed the $10 million A24 horror film Backrooms, defending control against ghost directing claims.
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Kane Parsons' low-budget horror Backrooms breaks box office records with $81.5M debut
20-year-old director Kane Parsons' Backrooms earned about $81.5 million domestically, setting records for original horror films and studio A24.
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Japan to Send Four Self-Defense Forces Personnel to NATO Ukraine Mission Starting June 1
Japan announced deployment of four Self-Defense Forces members to NATO’s Ukraine mission in Germany for one year beginning June 1, 2026.
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US designates Brazil's PCC and CV crime groups as terrorist organizations
The US designated Brazil's Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital as terrorist groups on May 28-29, 2026.
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US Energy Leaders Warn of Deep Oil Inventory Drops and Price Spike Risks Amid Middle East Conflict
ExxonMobil and Chevron executives warn global oil inventories will hit record lows soon, risking sharp price rises amid the Iran conflict and supply cuts.
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Sunway reports RM9.4 billion 1Q net profit boosted by healthcare listing gain
Sunway Bhd posted RM9.4 billion net profit for 1QFY2026 driven by RM9.1 billion gain from Sunway Healthcare listing.
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UNICEF reports average of 11 child casualties daily in Lebanon amid ceasefire breaches
UNICEF says 77 children were killed or injured in Lebanon last week amid repeated ceasefire violations.
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Europe shifts from partner to competitor view on China amid trade tensions
Europe now sees China as a strategic trade competitor, imposing new restrictions and investigating Chinese acquisitions in 2026.
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Fortune names Lisa Su 3rd and Yang Qiujin 19th among 2026 most powerful women in business
Fortune magazine ranked AMD’s Lisa Su 3rd and Foxconn’s Yang Qiujin 19th on its 2026 list of 100 most powerful women in business.
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Playground Games delays Fable reboot to February 2027 to avoid 2026 competition
Playground Games delayed its Fable reboot from fall 2026 to February 2027 to avoid clashing with major releases including GTA 6.
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Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Vallejo fined for sexist remarks at 2026 French Open
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo was fined by the French Tennis Federation after making sexist comments about a female umpire following his French Open loss.
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Mexico's Chamber of Deputies passes amendment allowing election annulment over foreign interference
Mexico's lower house approved a constitutional amendment on May 28 allowing election annulment if foreign interference is detected.
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Jumbo Seafood to close flagship East Coast Seafood Centre outlet on September 30, 2026
Jumbo Seafood will close its flagship East Coast Seafood Centre outlet when its lease expires on September 30, 2026.
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
US District Judge Leonie Brinkema temporarily barred the Trump administration from operating the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund amid a legal challenge.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credits Trump policies with reversing economic security failures
Scott Bessent said on May 29 that Trump’s economic policies are helping fix decades of US supply chain vulnerabilities and over-dependence on China.
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PM Anwar Increases Sabah's Interim Special Grant to RM1.5 Billion Pending MA63 Finalization
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim raised Sabah's interim special grant from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion as talks continue on the 40% revenue entitlement under MA63.
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Former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin sentenced to 24 years for embezzlement and bribery
Shi Yongxin, former abbot of Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan for embezzlement and bribery.
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Pam Bondi defends DOJ release of Epstein documents in closed House hearing
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on May 29, defending DOJ’s release of Epstein files amid criticism.
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Cristian Volpato switches international allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of 2026 World Cup
Cristian Volpato has switched his international allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, pending FIFA approval.
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Canadian Kenneth Law pleads guilty to aiding 14 suicides by selling lethal chemicals online
Kenneth Law, 60, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide in Ontario court, with murder charges withdrawn as part of a plea deal on May 29, 2026.
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Call of Duty: Warzone shuts down on PS4 and Xbox One as Modern Warfare 4 skips last-gen consoles
Call of Duty: Warzone will no longer be playable on PS4 and Xbox One starting with Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 later this year.
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Vietnam’s President To Lam calls for Asia-Pacific leadership on global crises at Shangri-La Dialogue
Vietnamese President To Lam outlined major global crises and urged Asia-Pacific solutions at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore today.