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Zelenskiy Urges U.S. to Boost Patriot Missile Support Amid Rising Russian Strikes
President Zelenskiy called on the U.S. to deliver more Patriot air defence systems to counter Russia’s growing ballistic missile attacks.
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Rayo Vallecano to Face Crystal Palace in First Ever European Final in Leipzig
Rayo Vallecano will play Crystal Palace in the Conference League final on Wednesday in Leipzig, marking their first European final appearance.
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Lingkaran Cekap starts road charges for vehicles entering Genting Highlands on May 28, 2026
Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd will begin collecting road charges at Genting Highlands entry points from May 28, 2026, with phased discounts for permanent residents starting June 28.
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Iran conflict drives up fuel and fertilizer costs, threatens Sudan food production amid civil war
Rising fuel and fertilizer prices linked to the Iran war are reducing Sudanese planting and threatening food production amid ongoing civil conflict.
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Meta launches paid subscriptions for AI chatbot and social apps including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta Platforms unveiled new subscription plans for its AI chatbot and social media apps, setting prices and rollout details on May 27, 2026.
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Japan warned of possible naphtha supply shortage by end of June amid energy supply assurances
Former Marubeni president Fumiya Kokubu warned Japan may face a naphtha product shortage as early as end of June due to lost Middle East supplies.
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Spain names 26-man World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players, eight from Barcelona
Spain announced a 26-man World Cup squad featuring eight Barcelona players and no Real Madrid players for the first time since 1950.
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Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Visits Waffle House After Years of Fan Requests
Katsuhiro Harada, longtime Tekken director, visited a Waffle House on May 24, 2026, fulfilling fan requests for a Waffle House-themed stage in Tekken.
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Japan approves 513.5 billion yen subsidy for electricity and gas bills from July to September 2026
Japan's government approved about 513.5 billion yen to subsidize household electricity and gas bills for three months amid rising energy costs.
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Wall Street Near Record Highs and Taiwan Stocks Rally on AI Hopes Despite Middle East Tensions
Wall Street indexes and Taiwan’s stock market surged in late May driven by AI optimism, offsetting concerns over US-Iran tensions.
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Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman over Strait of Hormuz toll dispute
US President Donald Trump warned Oman of military action if it supports Iran in controlling the Strait of Hormuz, May 27–28, 2026.
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Crystal Palace win first European trophy by defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Conference League final
Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig on May 27 to claim their first European title in the 2026 UEFA Conference League final.
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Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Citing Illegal Online Gambling Over Prabowo Bet
Indonesia blocked Polymarket on May 25, 2026, after it offered wagers on President Prabowo Subianto’s early term end date.
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Huawei unveils Tau Scaling Law for 1.4-nanometre chip density target by 2031
Huawei introduced the Tau Scaling Law on May 25, aiming for 1.4-nanometre transistor density chips by 2031 without EUV lithography.
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Global Oil Supplies Near Critical Lows in Asia, Europe, and US Amid Iran Conflict
Oil inventories in Asia hit minimum levels; Europe faces shortages next month; US risks severe shortfalls by July amid Iran war disruptions.
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Malaysia reports 7,057 job losses in April with government pledging swift response
Malaysia saw 7,057 job losses in April 2026, a 21% rise from March, with the government promising measures within two weeks to aid workers.
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Fisherman attacked by crocodile near Port Dickson suffers serious injuries
A 62-year-old fisherman was seriously injured in a crocodile attack near Port Dickson on May 25, 2026.
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Qantas delays first delivery of ultra-long-range Airbus A350 jets to April 2027
Qantas will receive its first Airbus A350-1000 jet for ultra-long-haul flights in April 2027, delayed from late 2026 due to supply chain issues.
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Sakura Internet May Raise 2026 Capital Spending Nearly Sevenfold to Meet AI Demand
Sakura Internet plans capital expenditures of up to ¥30 billion in fiscal 2026 to expand AI server capacity amid rising demand in Japan.
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Apple’s 2026 MacBook Air M5 Models Discounted $200 for Memorial Day Sale
Apple is offering $200 off both 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air M5 models during the 2026 Memorial Day sale in the US.
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Warhorse Studios to release new Kingdom Come RPG in fiscal year 2027-28
Warhorse Studios announced a new Kingdom Come open-world RPG set for release between April 2027 and March 2028.
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Russia allows central bank and banks to deploy armed drone defense systems
The Russian State Duma passed a law letting the central bank, Sberbank, and other financial institutions operate drone defense systems and arm staff.
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Bungie to launch Marathon Season 2 with horror-themed map, free play week on June 2
Bungie will launch Marathon Season 2 on June 2, featuring a horror-themed map, new weapons, and a free week of play from June 2 to 9.
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Matthew Perry's assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced to 41 months for ketamine overdose death
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s assistant, got 41 months federal prison for conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing the actor’s death.