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Weak Australian jobs data drives bets on pause in RBA rate hikes
Weak Australian employment data on May 21 led investors to bet the Reserve Bank of Australia will pause interest rate hikes soon.
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Neymar remains injured as Brazil wins 3-0 over Haiti at 2024 World Cup
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second World Cup group game without injured Neymar on June 19.
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Hilton Shah Alam Glenmarie reopens as premier urban resort in Klang Valley
Hilton Shah Alam Glenmarie officially reopened March 1 under Hilton management, targeting MICE and leisure travelers with 261 rooms and extensive event space
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Malaysia and China sign port cooperation agreements to boost supply chain resilience
Malaysia and China signed multiple memoranda of understanding to expand port cooperation and strengthen trade ties on May 21, 2026.
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Auckland FC aims to be first New Zealand team to win A-League title vs Sydney FC
Auckland FC will face Sydney FC in the A-League Grand Final on May 21, 2026, seeking to become the first New Zealand champions.
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Arafura Rare Earths approves $1.6 billion Nolans mine development with major funding secured
Arafura Rare Earths Ltd. approved development of the Nolans rare earth mine in Australia, securing substantial funding and government backing.
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South Korea's Kospi rallies over 150% amid AI boom while won weakens 4%
South Korea’s Kospi index surged 150% in a year driven by AI demand, but the won currency declined about 4% over the same period.
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Kalshi Inc. raises $200 million, valuation holds at $22 billion
Kalshi Inc. raised an additional $200 million from Layer Global and Baillie Gifford, keeping its valuation at $22 billion.
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Nearly 25% of Chinese Listed Firms Report FX Losses Amid Yuan Appreciation in Q1 2026
About a quarter of 5,500 Chinese onshore listed firms cited foreign-exchange losses as a major factor reducing profits in Q1 2026 amid yuan gains.
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Record heatwave hits France and Europe with over 1,300 deaths and red alerts
France issued red heatwave alerts across half its regions amid record temperatures and 1,000 heat-linked deaths since mid-June.
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Sergey Brin Donates $500,000 to Oppose San Francisco CEO Overpaid Tax Measure D
Google co-founder Sergey Brin donated $500,000 to oppose San Francisco's Measure D tax on firms with high CEO pay ahead of June vote.
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Hungary proposes constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to two terms
Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to a maximum of eight years or two terms.
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Australia lose 2-0 to USA in World Cup Group D match in Seattle
Australia fell 2-0 to the United States in their Group D World Cup match on June 19, 2026, after conceding two first-half goals.
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National Day Parade 2026 returns to National Stadium with indoor drone show and new elements
National Day Parade 2026 returns to National Stadium on August 9 with new features including an indoor drone show and record civilian participation.
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Brooklyn woman sentenced to 20 years to life for drowning her three children near Coney Island
Erin Merdy was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for drowning her three children near Coney Island in 2022.
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India's economic activity steady in May despite energy crisis, flash PMIs show
India's manufacturing and services sectors showed steady growth in May amid an ongoing energy crisis and currency turmoil.
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Anne Hathaway announces pregnancy with third child at age 43
Anne Hathaway announced she is pregnant with her third child with husband Adam Shulman on June 19, 2026.
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Global Alcohol Consumption Falls 2% Annually from 2019 to 2025, IWSR Reports
Global alcohol consumption declined at a 2% annual rate from 2019 to 2025 across 21 countries and duty-free retail.
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Mohamed Salah named captain of Egypt's preliminary 2026 World Cup squad
Mohamed Salah has been named captain of Egypt's 27-man preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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AI chip export surge drives record Asian savings supporting US tech giants
South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan’s AI-driven chip exports fuel a large Asian savings surplus that backs US tech investment.
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Man with schizophrenia jailed and caned for multiple offences including attempted robbery
Jareau Tan, 26, was sentenced to over two years’ jail and six cane strokes for offences including attempted robbery and sexual exposure.
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Debt collector pleads guilty to sexual assault and wrongful confinement of 14-year-old boy in Selangor
Mohamad Fadwan Abd Muaain pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and wrongfully confining a 14-year-old boy in a Bukit Kemuning apartment on May 11, 2026.
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Singtel seeks regulatory clarity on Singapore telco consolidation, eyes minority partner for Optus
Singtel is pursuing regulatory approval to join telecom consolidation in Singapore and open to minority investors in Australian unit Optus.
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ICJ Rules Workers' Right to Strike Protected Under 1948 ILO Treaty
The International Court of Justice ruled on May 21 that workers' right to strike is protected under the ILO's 1948 Freedom of Association treaty.