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Ukraine and Sweden expand defense cooperation with Gripen fighter jet transfers
Ukraine and Sweden announced a $2.7 billion military aid package including 16 donated Gripen jets and plans to negotiate sale of up to 150 newer fighters.
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Toyota global sales fall for third month in April amid Middle East conflict
Toyota Motor reported a third consecutive month of global sales declines in April, citing disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict.
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Austrian man sentenced to 15 years for plotting jihadist attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A. was sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concert.
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Taiwan Revises 2026 GDP Growth to 9.64% Amid Tech Sector Debt Surge
Taiwan’s government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.64% as tech firms raised a record US$14.5 billion in debt financing.
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US DOJ seizes New York luxury apartment tied to 1MDB funds for Jho Low’s aide
The US Department of Justice seized a New York City luxury condominium allegedly bought with misappropriated 1MDB funds for fugitive Jho Low’s assistant.
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Japan and Philippines Begin Talks to Delimit Maritime Boundaries East of Taiwan
Japan and the Philippines started formal negotiations on May 28 to define overlapping maritime zones east of Taiwan amid regional tensions.
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Man arrested after stabbing three at Winterthur train station in Switzerland
A 31-year-old man injured three people with a blade at Winterthur train station before being arrested on May 28, 2026.
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Former CIA Officer David Rush Arrested for Alleged Theft of $40 Million in Gold Bars
David Rush, ex-CIA officer, was arrested May 19 for allegedly stealing 303 gold bars valued at $40 million from government custody.
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Boeing Raises 737 MAX Production to 47 Jets per Month, Plans Further Increases in 2027
Boeing has increased 737 MAX production to 47 jets per month and aims for 52 by early 2027, CEO Kelly Ortberg said May 27.
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EU fines Chinese e-commerce platform Temu €200 million over illegal product sales
The European Union fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200 million for allowing unsafe products to be sold on its platform.
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun skips Shangri-La Dialogue again; lower-level delegation sent
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun missed the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue for the second year, sending a low-level PLA delegation instead.
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Former CIA official David J. Rush arrested with $40 million in gold bars at home
David J. Rush, ex-CIA senior official, was arrested for theft after FBI found $40 million in gold bars at his Virginia home.
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Fire at Kenyan girls' boarding school kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County early on 28 May 2026 killed 16 students and injured 79 more.
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EU Plans Broader Trade Defence Measures to Address China Trade Imbalance
The EU is set to expand trade defence tools targeting Chinese imports to protect key industries and tackle a daily 1 billion euro trade deficit.
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Google Engineer Michele Spagnuolo Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer, was charged with insider trading after profiting over $1.2 million betting on Polymarket using confidential data.
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UK energy price cap to rise 13% from July due to Iran war impact
Ofgem announced a 13% rise in the UK energy price cap from July 1 to September 30, driven by the Iran war disrupting supplies.
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US Justice Department probes E. Jean Carroll over alleged perjury in 2022 deposition
The US DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll for allegedly lying about legal funding during her lawsuits against Donald Trump.
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Two suspected robbers killed in police shootout in Bangi Lama on May 25
Two suspected armed robbers were shot dead by police during a pursuit and shootout in Bandar Seri Putra, Bangi Lama, on May 25, 2026.
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US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit Nine-Month High Amid Inflation and Iran War Tensions
The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to a nine-month high last week due to inflation and geopolitical concerns related to the Iran war.
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Shipping executive Teo Siong Seng takes leave amid US container price-fixing indictment
Teo Siong Seng, PIL chairman, takes leave after US DOJ indicted him over alleged container price fixing.
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22-year-old man charged with murder after woman found dead at Choa Chu Kang block
Mohamad Faiz Umar, 22, was charged with murder of 21-year-old woman found dead at Choa Chu Kang on May 26.
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Global Carmakers Lose Ground to Chinese EV Industry Amid Rising Competition
US, European, and Japanese carmakers face sharp market share losses and innovation challenges against China's growing EV sector.
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Malaysia and Pakistan reaffirm bilateral ties, discuss Iran-US mediation and regional issues
Malaysia and Pakistan reaffirmed commitment to strong bilateral relations and highlighted Pakistan’s mediation in Iran-US talks.
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Kuwait Intercepts Hostile Missiles and Drones Amid Regional Tensions on May 28
Kuwait's air defenses intercepted missile and drone attacks today as US-Iran conflict escalated in the Gulf region.