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Study finds social capital gaps hinder Malay mobility despite education gains in Singapore
A 2024-26 study shows 79% of young Malays in Singapore have surpassed parents' education but face social capital barriers despite career progress.
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Australian court orders Fortescue to pay $150 million to Yindjibarndi for illegal mining
The Federal Court ruled Fortescue Metals Group must pay $150 million AUD to the Yindjibarndi people for unauthorized mining on their Pilbara land.
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Pope Leo XIV to visit France and UNESCO from September 25 to 28, 2026
Pope Leo XIV will make an official visit to France, including UNESCO headquarters, from September 25 to 28, 2026.
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New smaller Xbox cloud gaming controller leaks ahead of possible June reveal
Images of a compact new Xbox cloud gaming controller leaked online, showing a design closer in size to a Nintendo Joy-Con.
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Forza Horizon 6 PC build leaks online before release, developer issues hardware bans
Forza Horizon 6 PC version leaked before early access; Playground Games bans users accessing the build.
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China and US agree to lower tariffs and confirm major aircraft purchase after Trump-Xi summit
China and the US agreed to reduce tariffs on select products and confirmed China’s purchase of US aircraft following a Beijing summit with Presidents Trump and Xi.
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Subnautica 2 launches in early access with extensive community-driven plan
Subnautica 2 launched in early access today, promising a larger, more polished start and years of updates influenced by player feedback worldwide.
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Selangor submits investigation report on Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion to federal government
Selangor state government sent the independent committee's report on the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion to the federal government in May 2026.
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Steve Kerr Signs 2-Year Extension as Golden State Warriors Coach Despite Losing Season
Steve Kerr signed a two-year contract to remain head coach of the Golden State Warriors entering his 13th season after a disappointing 37-45 campaign.
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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel triples Alphabet stake, adds Delta Air Lines in Q1 overhaul
Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway CEO since January 2026, significantly reshaped the equity portfolio by tripling Alphabet shares and buying Delta Air Lines in Q1 2026.
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Malaysia's Prime Minister launches Paduri Madani scheme to boost B40 women entrepreneurs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched the Paduri Madani Scheme to support 29,000 women entrepreneurs from Malaysia’s B40 income group.
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Sarawak aims to serve 700 million ASEAN residents with new Tanjung Embang deep-sea port
Sarawak plans to expand port capacity and digital trade to tap into a 700 million-strong ASEAN market.
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Montreal strippers plan strike on May 23 ahead of Canadian Grand Prix weekend
Montreal strippers will strike May 23 to demand employment rights and end of bar fees during busy Grand Prix weekend.
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Undersea fiber optic cables form fragile backbone of global internet connectivity
Undersea fiber optic cables serve as the global internet backbone but remain vulnerable to disruptions like the 2022 Tonga eruption.
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Malaysia requires certificate for seabass imports, restricts five shrimp species from Thailand
Malaysia will require certificates for seabass from Thailand and impose shrimp import restrictions starting June 1, 2026.
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John Travolta receives surprise lifetime achievement Palme d’Or at Cannes
John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or while premiering his directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2026.
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Robert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona after 2025-26 season
Robert Lewandowski will depart Barcelona at the end of his 2025-26 contract after four seasons with the club.
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More than 18,000 HDB flats selected for Home Improvement Programme upgrades
Singapore announced over 18,000 HDB flats across 198 blocks in 12 towns will undergo upgrading under the Home Improvement Programme with S$253 million allocated.
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Malaysia to launch TVET 2.0 next month focusing on AI, robotics, and animation
Malaysia will introduce a revamped TVET 2.0 curriculum in June to train workers in AI, robotics, animation, and gig economy sectors.
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Bitcoin user recovers $400,000 after 11 years using Claude AI to crack wallet password
Bitcoin user cprkrn regained access to a wallet holding 5 BTC worth $400,000 by using Claude AI to recover the lost password after 11 years.
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Malaysia announces 12 initiatives to empower teachers on 55th National Teachers' Day
Malaysia’s Ministry of Education unveiled 12 initiatives on May 16 to support teachers, including free certification courses and upgraded facilities.
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SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split ahead of planned IPO
SpaceX will split its stock 5-for-1 starting May 18 to lower share price ahead of a planned initial public offering around mid-June 2026.
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Xbox rebrands as XBOX after fan poll favors all-caps logo
Microsoft’s Xbox has been renamed XBOX in all capital letters following a fan poll led by CEO Asha Sharma.
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Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio to debut publicly in May 2026
Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, born November 2025, will make his public debut at Taman Safari Indonesia zoo this month.