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NBA announces 2025-26 All-NBA Teams; LeBron James misses first time in 21 years
The NBA named the 2025-26 All-NBA Teams Thursday, with LeBron James missing selection for the first time in 21 years due to injury-related game minimum rules.
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South Korea to launch first single-stock 2x leveraged ETFs on Samsung and SK Hynix
South Korea will debut its first 2x leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks on May 27.
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Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen exits 2026 French Open in first-round upset
Zheng Qinwen, 2024 Olympic tennis gold medalist, lost 4-6, 0-6 to qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the 2026 French Open first round.
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Online Petition Calls on Sony to Greenlight Destiny 3 as Bungie Ends Destiny 2 Support
An online petition urging Sony to approve Destiny 3 has surpassed 250,000 signatures amid Bungie's announcement of final Destiny 2 update and layoffs.
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China praises Pakistan’s role in mediating US-Iran peace talks amid Middle East conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran during Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China.
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Mayday singer Ashin's public toilet selfie in Beijing sparks fan frenzy and apology
After Mayday's Beijing concerts ended, lead singer Ashin's selfie at a public toilet led fans to gather, causing local disruption and prompting his apology.
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Hundreds Protest Abuse at Barinas Prison in Venezuela, Clashes Leave Prisoners Injured
More than 1,300 inmates at Barinas Judicial Detention Center protested alleged torture and mistreatment on 24 May 2026, triggering violent clashes with guards.
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Middle East oil and LNG tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran conflict
Several oil and LNG tankers left the Strait of Hormuz this week, resuming limited shipments amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
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Huawei Unveils Tau Scaling Law Aiming for 1.4-nm Chip Density by 2031
Huawei announced a new chip design technology and plans to mass produce 1.4-nanometer-equivalent chips by 2031 despite US sanctions.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: US and China Discuss Board to Ease Non-Sensitive Investment Deals
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks are underway with China on a Board of Investment for non-sensitive sector investments and tariff removals.
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UN peacekeeping faces lowest troop levels and funding shortfalls amid geopolitical tensions
By the end of 2025, UN peacekeeping saw under 79,000 personnel deployed, its lowest in 25 years, as funding gaps and political disputes strain operations.
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Anthropic to close $30B funding round with $900B+ valuation next week
Anthropic PBC plans to close a funding round exceeding $30 billion, valuing the AI startup above $900 billion.
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US and China Agree to AI Safety Protocol During May 2026 Beijing Talks
The US and China will establish a protocol on AI safety amid ongoing talks held during Trump and Xi’s meeting in Beijing in May 2026.
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China’s new yuan loans contract in April amid weak demand and seasonal slowdown
Chinese banks’ new yuan loans fell by 10 billion yuan in April 2026, the first monthly decline since July 2025, due to weak demand and seasonal slowdown.
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Nvidia raises RTX 5090 and 5090D V2 cost by about $300 due to GDDR7 memory shortage
Nvidia has increased the cost price for RTX 5090 and China-only RTX 5090D V2 graphics cards by about $300 starting May 13, 2026.
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Cathay Pacific to close boarding gates 15 minutes before departure starting June 1
Cathay Pacific will close boarding gates 15 minutes before departure and start boarding 5 minutes earlier at Hong Kong International Airport from June 1.
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US Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to Around 10 Chinese Firms amid CEO Visit
The US Commerce Department cleared about 10 Chinese companies to buy Nvidia's H200 AI chips during a visit by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to China.
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Takeda to cut about 4,500 jobs globally in fiscal 2026 restructuring
Takeda Pharmaceutical plans to cut roughly 4,500 jobs worldwide in fiscal 2026 to centralize functions and reduce costs.
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China launches Shenzhou-23 with first Hong Kong astronaut for year-long space mission
China launched the Shenzhou-23 mission with three astronauts including Hong Kong’s first space flyer, aiming for a year-long stay aboard Tiangong station.
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Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk wins French Open match amid missile strike near family home
Marta Kostyuk won her first-round 2026 French Open match despite a missile strike near her parents' home in Kyiv on May 24.
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DeepSeek sets permanent 75% price cut for V4-Pro AI model API from May 31
DeepSeek announced the V4-Pro AI model API will remain at 25% of original price after May 31, 2026, making the 75% discount permanent.
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Xi Jinping Criticizes Japanese PM Takaichi and Taiwan President Lai at May 14 Beijing Summit
At a May 14 summit in Beijing, Xi Jinping criticized Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te, while Donald Trump defended Takaichi.
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Taiwan and China coast guards end two-day standoff near Pratas Islands
Taiwanese and Chinese coast guards clashed verbally for two days near the Pratas Islands before the Chinese ship departed May 24.
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Five killed, one injured in Hengyang shop fire in Hunan province
A fire erupted early May 24 in a Hengyang shop, killing five and injuring one in Qidong County.