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Iran holds large World Cup send-off amid unresolved US visa issues
Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally with thousands of fans while visa approvals for players to the US remain pending.
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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after coalition collapses over drone crisis
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned May 14 after her junior coalition partner withdrew support following the sacking of Defence Minister Andris Spruds over stray Ukrainian drones.
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US approves Nvidia H200 chip sales to 10 Chinese firms but deliveries remain stalled
The US authorized Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips to 10 Chinese companies, yet no shipments have occurred amid Chinese purchasing suspensions.
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Commercial vessel seized near UAE coast and diverted to Iranian waters near Strait of Hormuz
A commercial vessel was seized 38 nautical miles off Fujairah, UAE, and is now heading toward Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz.
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AEM Holdings posts 329% rise in Q1 net profit on strong AI-driven demand
AEM Holdings reported a 329% jump in Q1 2026 net profit to S$14.3 million, boosted by AI and high-performance computing demand.
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Severe storm kills at least 89 in Uttar Pradesh, causes widespread damage
A violent storm on May 13 killed at least 89 people and injured over 50 in Uttar Pradesh, India, damaging homes and infrastructure.
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OpenAI urges U.S.-led global AI governance including China ahead of Trump-Xi summit
OpenAI proposed a U.S.-led global AI governance body that includes China, hours before President Trump’s May 13-14 summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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Honda reports first-ever annual loss with $10 billion EV write-down, forecasts profit rebound
Honda reported a $2.7 billion net loss for fiscal 2025 due to large EV business write-downs and forecasts a profit return by fiscal 2027.
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Blackstone-backed AirTrunk seeks $2.3 billion loan to expand Malaysia data centre
AirTrunk is marketing a $2.3 billion syndicated loan to fund its 200 MW JHB2 data centre in Johor, Malaysia.
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Scientists warn one-quarter of 2026 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risks
Scientists warn that 26 of 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup will exceed heat safety thresholds, with some possibly requiring postponement.
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Eneos to Buy Chevron’s Downstream Asia-Pacific Assets for $2.17 Billion
Eneos Holdings agreed to acquire Chevron’s refining and retail assets across Asia-Pacific for $2.17 billion in cash.
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India bans sugar exports until September 30 to protect domestic supply
India banned sugar exports starting May 13, 2026, until September 30 to stabilize prices amid tight domestic supply.
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Yushi Technology launches world's first mass-produced piloted transforming mech GD01 at 3.9M yuan
Yushi Technology unveiled the GD01, a piloted transforming mech robot for civilian transport, starting at 3.9 million yuan on May 12, 2026.
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Embark Studios shifts Arc Raiders to two major updates per year
Embark Studios will replace monthly major updates for Arc Raiders with two larger updates annually, starting with 'Frozen Trail' in October.
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Fugitive Jho Low Seeks US Presidential Pardon Over 1MDB Charges
Jho Low has applied to US President Donald Trump for a pardon to dismiss charges linked to the 1MDB scandal.
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Donovan Mitchell scores 43 as Cavaliers beat Pistons to tie Eastern Conference series
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 win over Detroit Pistons to tie the playoff series 2-2.
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Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to headline first-ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will co-headline the inaugural half-time show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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US jury convicts Lu Jianwang over unregistered Chinese police station
A Manhattan jury on May 13 convicted Lu Jianwang of acting as an illegal foreign agent and obstructing justice over an unregistered Chinese police station in New York.
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Ohtani pitches 7 scoreless as Dodgers end four-game skid against Giants
Shohei Ohtani threw 7 scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Giants 4-0 on May 14 to end a four-game losing streak.
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GitHub trends: stealth browsers, agent memory, and on-device AI tools rise
Today's standout repos focus on AI agents, browser stealth, and local-first model tooling, with CloakBrowser, openhuman, and supertonic drawing the most stars.
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Davis wins second term as Bahamas election delivers PLP victory
Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal Party won the Bahamas election and kept power after Tuesday's snap vote.
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Malaysia says new MyKad rollout will not disrupt aid payouts
Malaysia’s National Registration Department said the new MyKad rollout will not affect aid delivery through existing subsidy programmes.
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Iran expands military control over Strait of Hormuz, imposes transit rules amid conflict
Iran has extended military control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring all ships to coordinate transit amid US and Gulf rejection.
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Jim Furyk named US Ryder Cup captain for 2027, eyes advisory role for Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk was named US Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 event in Ireland and expects Tiger Woods to have an advisory role despite his current absence.