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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says US-Russia relations show no real progress
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said US-Russia relations have seen no concrete progress despite ongoing dialogue and rhetoric.
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European stocks rise as technology gains and UK politics stir investor interest
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index climbed 0.8% as life sciences and tech stocks gained amid UK political tensions and US-China talks.
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Israel near complete elimination of October 7 Hamas attackers, controls 60% of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on May 17 Israel has nearly finished targeting all architects of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and controls 60% of Gaza.
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Kurt Kitayama ties major record with 63 in final round of 2026 PGA Championship
Kurt Kitayama shot a record-tying 63 in the final round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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Alex Smalley leads final round at 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club
Alex Smalley holds a two-stroke lead entering the final round of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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Bangladeshi worker jailed 18 months and caned for molesting women on Kuala Lumpur trains
Md Romjan Ali was sentenced to 18 months in jail and one stroke of the cane for molesting five women on Kuala Lumpur LRT and MRT trains and stations.
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Tokyo couple and eldest son arrested for confining daughter in locked closet
Tokyo police arrested a couple in their 40s and their eldest son for suspected prolonged abuse and unlawful confinement of their daughter.
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Tornado-like storm damages 33 houses, injures one in Labuan residential area
A tornado-like storm hit the MPL Housing area near Tanjung Aru in Labuan on May 12, damaging 33 houses and injuring one man.
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Bank of Thailand warns broad stimulus may limit fiscal flexibility amid Middle East conflict
Bank of Thailand cautioned against broad consumption stimulus amid Middle East conflict impact, citing risks to fiscal space and urging structural reforms.
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Singapore defends death penalty and justice policies at UN human rights review
Singapore defended its use of the death penalty and criminal justice policies at the UN Human Rights Council's review on May 12, 2026.
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Repo man jailed seven months for red paint attacks on Johor Baru homes
Muhamad Yaccob Ibrahim was sentenced to seven months in jail for splashing red paint on two houses in Johor Baru in separate incidents.
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Neymar mistakenly substituted during Santos' 3-0 loss to Coritiba in final World Cup audition
Neymar was wrongly taken off in the 65th minute of Santos' 3-0 defeat to Coritiba on May 17, 2026, in a substitution error confirmed by the club.
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Consumers sue Amazon for failing to refund unlawful tariff costs from Trump-era duties
A class action lawsuit was filed May 15, 2026, against Amazon in Seattle seeking refunds for unlawful tariffs passed to consumers.
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CelcomDigi posts 9% net profit rise in Q1 2026, declares 3.4 sen dividend
CelcomDigi reported a 9% net profit increase to RM418 million in Q1 2026 and announced a 3.4 sen dividend per share.
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Three Die in Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship Departing Ushuaia
Three cruise ship passengers died from hantavirus traced to the MV Hondius that left Ushuaia on April 1.
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Investor Dan Niles forecasts 30%-50% drop in AI stocks in early 2027
Tech investor Dan Niles predicts a 30%-50% plunge in AI-related stocks in early 2027 after a surge in enthusiasm and market concentration.
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West Ham United risks Premier League relegation after 3-1 loss to Newcastle United
Newcastle United beat West Ham United 3-1 at St James' Park, putting West Ham close to relegation in the Premier League.
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Aichi Financial Group and San ju San Financial Group to merge creating ¥11.6 trillion bank
Aichi Financial Group and San ju San Financial Group announced plans to merge, forming a regional bank with over ¥11.6 trillion in assets.
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Terraria hits 70 million sales at 15th anniversary, confirms future updates
Terraria marked its 15th anniversary with 70 million copies sold and announced upcoming update 1.4.6 and continued support.
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England wins eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title with 43-28 win over France
England secured their eighth straight Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam by defeating France 43-28 in Bordeaux on May 17.
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Taiwan President Lai affirms sovereignty, rejects independence amid US-China summit
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed Taiwan’s sovereignty and rejected calls to give up independence amid US-China summit tensions.
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Iran omits Sardar Azmoun from 2026 World Cup preliminary squad amid political tensions
Iran excluded forward Sardar Azmoun from its 30-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup, citing injury amid wider diplomatic conflicts.
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Singapore charts AI roadmap to become trusted hub and boost economic resilience
Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review committee recommends positioning the country as a trusted AI solutions hub to enhance competitiveness and job creation.
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MSCI to Remove Six Indonesian Stocks, Causing Jakarta Index Drop and Rupiah Dip
MSCI will remove six Indonesian stocks from its global index by June 1, prompting the Jakarta Composite Index to fall and rupiah to weaken amid market reform concerns.