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Israel kills Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza airstrike
Israel killed Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad and six others in Gaza airstrikes on May 15, 2026.
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Pop Mart Q1 sales growth slows to 80% as US market drops sharply
Pop Mart reported Q1 2026 revenue growth slowed to 80%, with US sales falling over 40% in April after a steep decline in March.
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Australia unveils 2026 budget with tax reforms and big spending shifts
Australia’s 2026 federal budget introduces major tax changes, NDIS cuts, and new funding for public agencies.
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Grab to launch revised 'streaks' bonus scheme for drivers on May 18 replacing special trip bonus
Grab will introduce a new 'streaks' bonus program for drivers starting May 18, 2026, after halting an earlier plan due to driver concerns.
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Trump accepts 20-year Iran nuclear suspension, warns of military action amid conflict
US President Donald Trump said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program while warning of military strike if talks fail.
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Siemens signs deal to acquire key rail technology units from Italian firm Mer Mec
Siemens Mobility signed an agreement to acquire parts of Italian rail firm Mer Mec’s signaling, telecom, and services businesses.
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Calbee shifts to black-and-white packaging due to ink ingredient shortages from Iran war
Japanese snack maker Calbee will use black-and-white packaging for 14 products starting May 25 due to naptha shortages caused by the Iran conflict.
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Greenland and US continue talks on expanding US military presence, no deal reached
Greenland's prime minister said negotiations with the US on increasing military bases in the territory are ongoing but no agreement has been finalized.
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SGH study finds TCM tuina as effective as physiotherapy for short-term back pain relief
Singapore General Hospital research finds TCM tuina therapy matches physiotherapy for short-term relief of chronic lower back pain.
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Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, set across nine regions of Japan
Forza Horizon 6, an open-world racing game set in Japan, officially releases worldwide on May 19 with early PC and Xbox access available now.
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Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemns civilian deaths and protest crackdown
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned civilian deaths in war and Iran’s protest crackdown at Cannes on May 14, 2026.
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California bill advances to require refunds or continued play for online games
The Protect Our Games Act passed California Assembly's appropriations committee, setting refund and playability rules for online games.
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Singapore-listed companies report Q1 and H1 2026 results and corporate updates
OCBC, SIA Engineering, Genting Singapore, and others reported Q1 and H1 2026 financial results alongside bond issuances and corporate actions.
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US Justice Department seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff in DC
The US Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez over the 2025 killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC.
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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock
Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ended in a mistrial on May 15, 2026, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Lego 2K Drive to be delisted from digital stores on May 19, 2026
Lego 2K Drive will be removed from digital storefronts on May 19, 2026, with multiplayer servers shutting down May 31, 2027.
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Thirty-six countries approve special tribunal to prosecute Russia for Ukraine invasion
Thirty-six countries formally backed a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Global markets tumble on May 15 amid inflation fears, Middle East conflict, and rising oil prices
Global equity markets including US, Asian, and European indices fell sharply on May 15 due to inflation concerns linked to Middle East tensions and soaring oil prices.
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Fabio Wardley activates rematch clause to face Daniel Dubois for WBO heavyweight title
Fabio Wardley triggered a rematch clause to face Daniel Dubois again for the WBO heavyweight title after losing on May 9.
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BRICS foreign ministers end New Delhi meeting without joint statement over Iran conflict divisions
BRICS foreign ministers concluded a two-day meeting in New Delhi without a joint statement due to disagreements over the Middle East conflict, especially tensions involving Iran and the UAE.
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Malaysian support vessel Sapura 1200 transits Strait of Hormuz under Iranian clearance
Sapura 1200 became the fourth Malaysia-linked ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran war erupted in February 2026.
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Iran distrusts US on peace talks, open to negotiations only if serious
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no trust in the US and will negotiate only if the US shows seriousness in talks.
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Marcos Senesi to leave Bournemouth at end of 2025-26 season
Marcos Senesi will depart Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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Singapore to Deny VEP Applications for Foreign Vehicles with Unpaid Fines From Nov 2
Singapore will block VEP applications and renewals for foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines starting November 2, 2026.