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Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated for Plus Ultra bailout influence peddling
Spain's High Court placed ex-PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero under investigation for alleged influence peddling linked to a 2021 airline bailout.
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Russia launches three-day nuclear drills with over 65,000 troops from May 19-21
Russia began a three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving more than 65,000 troops and extensive military hardware across Russia and Belarus starting May 19, 2026.
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Standard Chartered to cut over 7,000 back-office jobs globally by 2030 due to AI
Standard Chartered announced on May 19 it will cut more than 15% of its back-office roles by 2030, replacing jobs with AI and automation investments.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expects China to eventually allow US AI chip imports
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China will open its market to US AI chips, despite current restrictions blocking Nvidia’s H200 sales there.
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Nissan Plans to Export Chinese-Made EVs to Canada Following Policy Shift
Nissan is considering exporting electric vehicles made in China to Canada after regulatory changes eased restrictions on Chinese imports.
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Google and Blackstone Launch $5 Billion AI Cloud Venture with TPU Focus
Google and Blackstone announced a US-based AI cloud joint venture backed by $5 billion equity, aiming for 500 MW AI capacity by 2027.
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Iran to charge fees on Strait of Hormuz undersea cables, threatens disruption risks
Iran announced plans to impose fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of possible sabotage if fees are not paid.
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Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, jets, drones, and air defense system to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has sent 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets, drone units, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia under a 2025 mutual defense pact.
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WHO links Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks to funding cuts following US withdrawal
WHO Director-General Tedros linked recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks to aid cuts as US funding ceased in 2025.
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Hong Kong's Pink Dot LGBTQ Carnival Cancelled Again Due to Venue Issues
Pink Dot Hong Kong's LGBTQ carnival has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to venue withdrawal and licensing problems.
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Hong Kong Government Allocates Additional HK$5 Billion for National Security in 2026
Hong Kong government allocated HK$5 billion in 2026 for national security, the third such fund since 2020 under the National Security Law.
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China's CXMT posts 1,688% profit surge and 719% revenue jump in Q1 2026 amid chip shortage
ChangXin Memory Technologies reported a 1,688% net profit rise and 719% revenue increase in Q1 2026 amid global DRAM shortages.
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Evergrande liquidators sue PwC for US$8.4 billion over audit negligence in Hong Kong
Evergrande liquidators filed a US$8.4 billion lawsuit against PwC and affiliates alleging audit negligence in Hong Kong.
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Chinese agent Lu Jianwang found guilty of running covert police station in Manhattan Chinatown
Lu Jianwang was convicted for operating an unauthorized Chinese police station in New York and faces up to 30 years in prison.
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India's stock market loses $924 billion amid AI investment shift, risks losing top five spot
India's stock market dropped $924 billion from its September 2024 peak as investors favor AI sectors, threatening its top five global ranking.
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Kenya sees deadly protests and transport strike after fuel prices rise sharply
Kenya’s nationwide transport strike and protests erupted over steep fuel price hikes, leaving 4 dead and dozens injured.
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GTA 6 delayed to November 19, 2026, after 18-month postponement
Take-Two announced GTA 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, delayed about 18 months from its original target date.
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Tiger escapes enclosure near Leipzig, attacks handler and is killed by police
A tiger escaped a private enclosure near Leipzig on May 17, attacked a man, and was shot dead by police after a search.
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EU plans to require companies to diversify suppliers to reduce reliance on China
The EU is drafting rules to force companies in key sectors to buy critical components from at least three suppliers, limiting single-supplier reliance to 30-40%.
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Anthropic to brief Financial Stability Board on AI cybersecurity risks from Mythos model
Anthropic will brief the Financial Stability Board on cybersecurity vulnerabilities found by its Mythos AI model in global financial systems.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Liuzhou, Guangxi Causing Deaths and Damage
A 5.2 earthquake struck Liuzhou, Guangxi on May 18, collapsing buildings and killing two people.
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Australia's unemployment rate rises to 4.5% in April, highest since 2021
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in April 2026 with employment declining by 18,600, the first fall this year.
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Australia orders six China-linked investors to divest Northern Minerals shares by June 1
Australia’s government directed six shareholders tied to China to sell near 27% of Northern Minerals shares within two weeks starting May 18, 2026.
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Iran executes over 2,150 people in 2025, pushing global executions to highest since 1981
Iran executed at least 2,159 people in 2025, more than doubling its 2024 count and driving global executions to their highest level since 1981.