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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains 430 activists; Minister Ben-Gvir draws global censure
Israeli naval forces on May 18-19 intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining 430 pro-Palestinian activists from over 40 countries.
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Taiwan President Lai says island’s future must be decided by its people, not foreign forces
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said May 20 the island’s future cannot be decided by foreign powers, marking his second year in office.
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Thai Singha heir accused by brother of 12-year sexual abuse; both deny allegations
Hiso Psi accused his brother Hiso Pi, Singha beer heir, of sexual abuse over 12 years; both deny claims as investigation unfolds.
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing focusing on strategic ties and energy cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on May 20 to discuss strategic ties and energy projects, signing 40 agreements.
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China secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in 2025, some fought in Ukraine
In late 2025, China secretly trained around 200 Russian soldiers in advanced military technologies, with some returning to fight in Ukraine.
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Taiwanese novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' wins 2026 International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Yang Shuangzi’s novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' won the 2026 International Booker Prize on May 19 in London.
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Google and Samsung unveil AI-powered smart glasses launching fall 2026
Google announced new AI-powered smart glasses developed with Samsung and eyewear brands, set for global release this fall 2026.
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Partial human body found in Tokyo mountains amid bear attack concerns
Police found a partial human body near Nippara, Okutama in Tokyo, investigating a possible bear attack after a series of recent incidents.
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Chinese robotic hand maker Linkerbot plans potential Hong Kong IPO in 2026
Beijing-based Linkerbot is considering an IPO in Hong Kong as soon as 2026 to raise several hundred million dollars.
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Thailand cancels 60-day visa-free stay for 93 countries, reverts mostly to 30 days
Thailand’s cabinet ended the 60-day visa-free stay for tourists from over 90 countries, returning most to 30 days starting mid-June 2026.
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Apple WWDC 2026 set for June 8-12 with iOS 27 and major AI upgrades
Apple will hold WWDC 2026 June 8-12 US Eastern Time, unveiling iOS 27 and expanded AI features including a redesigned Siri.
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Putin and Xi discuss Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline but reach no final deal
Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 20 to discuss the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline but left without a breakthrough agreement.
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Australia’s wheat production set to drop by up to 10 million tons in 2026 due to drought and Iran war
Australia, the world’s third-largest wheat exporter, expects up to 10 million tons less wheat in 2026 amid drought and supply disruptions from the Iran war.
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Apple plans AI writing assistant, shortcuts, and wallpaper tools for iOS 27
Apple will launch AI-powered writing tools, natural language shortcuts, and AI-generated wallpapers in iOS 27 this September.
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Dell Gains 1,000 New AI Factory Customers, Total Reaches 5,000 in Latest Quarter
Dell Technologies added 1,000 new AI Factory server clients in the latest quarter, totaling 5,000 customers as of May 18, 2026.
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Russian Nuclear Chief Warns Zaporizhzhia Plant Situation Nears Point of No Return
Rosatom head Alexei Likhachev warned May 18 that attacks on Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant have pushed conditions near a critical threshold.
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Commerzbank formally rejects UniCredit takeover offer valued up to €39 billion
Commerzbank on May 18 rejected UniCredit’s bid, urging shareholders not to accept the €39 billion takeover proposal.
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Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 10 and displace thousands in southern China
Heavy rains and floods across southern and central China have killed at least 10 people and forced large-scale evacuations since May 17.
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Google updates Gemini AI with Daily Brief, Gemini Omni, and Gemini Intelligence on Android
Google announced major Gemini AI app updates and launched Gemini Intelligence on Android at its 2026 I/O event.
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Apple unveils new AI-powered accessibility features including wheelchair control via Vision Pro
Apple announced AI-enhanced accessibility updates, enabling Vision Pro users to control wheelchairs with eye-tracking, launching late 2026 in the U.S.
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China and US Agree to Launch Intergovernmental Dialogue on AI Development and Governance
China and the United States agreed to start an intergovernmental dialogue on artificial intelligence cooperation, Chinese officials said on May 19.
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Sony ends PC ports for first-party single-player narrative games, confirms exclusivity
Sony announced it will stop releasing first-party single-player narrative games on PC, keeping them exclusive to PlayStation consoles.
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IMF raises UK 2026 growth forecast to 1.0% despite Middle East conflict risks
The IMF raised the UK's 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.0% citing stronger Q1 data but warned of risks from political instability and Middle East energy shocks.
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Taiwan Legislature Rejects First Ever Presidential Impeachment Motion Against Lai Ching-te
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan voted 56-50 on May 19, 2026, rejecting the impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te.