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OpenAI names Greg Brockman official product strategy lead amid company reorganization
OpenAI confirmed Greg Brockman as head of product strategy in a reorganization merging key product lines under his leadership.
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At Least Eight Killed in Freight Train and Bus Collision in Bangkok
A freight train collided with a public bus at a Bangkok railway crossing on May 16, killing eight and injuring 25 to 35 people.
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Malaysia launches RM5 million aviation support package amid geopolitical tensions
Malaysia's Ministry of Transport announced financial aid and fee deferments to stabilize the aviation sector and support domestic air travel.
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Malaysia offers free entry to 19 museums on May 18 for International Museum Day 2026
Malaysia will open 19 Department of Museums Malaysia sites free to Malaysians on May 18 for International Museum Day 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs advance to Western Conference Finals; Detroit Pistons stave off elimination
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to reach the Western Conference Finals while the Detroit Pistons avoided elimination by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Johor BN to contest all 56 state seats; Rafizi, Nik Nazmi quit PKR for new party
Johor Barisan Nasional will contest all 56 state seats, while Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi resign from PKR to join Parti Bersama Malaysia.
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FIFA holds positive talks with Iran Football Federation on 2026 World Cup participation
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom met Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj to discuss Iran’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Long Island Rail Road strike halts busiest US commuter line for first time since 1994
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike May 16, suspending all service and disrupting hundreds of thousands of commuters.
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Malaysia’s online scam losses jump to RM2.77 billion in 2025, investment fraud leads cases
Malaysia reported RM2.77 billion in online scam losses in 2025, with investment scams driving the spike, officials said on May 16.
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French toy spaniel Lazare dies aged 30, contender for world's oldest dog
Lazare, a French toy spaniel born in 1995, died aged 30 on May 14, weeks after adoption by a new owner.
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Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar appointed Malaysia’s new opposition leader
Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar was appointed Malaysia’s parliamentary opposition leader on May 16, 2026, replacing Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
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Mexico teachers threaten World Cup protests over pay dispute
About 3,000 Mexican teachers marched May 15, demanding higher pay and threatening strikes during the June 11 World Cup opening [s1,s3].
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FTC investigates Arm Holdings over possible antitrust violations in chip licensing
Arm Holdings faces US Federal Trade Commission probe into antitrust risks tied to its semiconductor licensing and chip development plans.
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New York to impose 1% tax on cash home purchases over $1 million in NYC
New York lawmakers plan a 1% tax on cash purchases of homes over $1 million in New York City, aimed at raising $160 million annually.
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Taiwan President Lai rejects 'Taiwan independence' after Xi-Trump summit
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te rejected 'Taiwan independence' and reaffirmed maintaining cross-strait status quo after Xi-Trump talks.
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38-year-old man killed by great white shark off Rottnest Island, Western Australia
A 38-year-old man was fatally attacked by a great white shark near Rottnest Island on May 16, 2026.
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Trump Ends China Visit Without Commitments on Tariffs or Taiwan Arms Sale
Donald Trump concluded his China visit without agreeing to extend the tariff truce or approving a $14B Taiwan arms sale.
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Malaysia's unity government pledges full term; PM Anwar stresses education amid cost pressures
Malaysia's unity coalition commits to serving full term as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlights education and fuel aid plans.
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Japan suspends new Type I skilled worker visas, hitting restaurant workforce growth
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency halted Type I skilled worker visa issuance from April 13, limiting new foreign workers in food service sectors.
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Agent Skills, AI Research Tools, and WiFi Spatial Intelligence Lead GitHub Trends
Today’s GitHub trends highlight agent skill frameworks, AI-powered scientific tools, fast runtimes, and novel WiFi-based sensing.
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US and Nigerian forces kill ISIS global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Nigeria
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global second-in-command, was killed by US and Nigerian forces in a joint operation on May 15, 2026.
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Messi and Ronaldo prepare for sixth and final FIFA World Cup in 2026
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will each play their sixth and final FIFA World Cup in North America in 2026.
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Iraqi man arrested and charged with nearly 20 US and European terror attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi was arrested overseas and faces six terrorism-related charges in the US.
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King and Queen of Malaysia honor teachers on Teachers' Day 2026
On May 16, 2026, Malaysia's King and Queen praised teachers for their dedication and role in shaping future generations.