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China and US agree to lower tariffs and confirm major aircraft purchase after Trump-Xi summit
China and the US agreed to reduce tariffs on select products and confirmed China’s purchase of US aircraft following a Beijing summit with Presidents Trump and Xi.
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Steve Kerr Signs 2-Year Extension as Golden State Warriors Coach Despite Losing Season
Steve Kerr signed a two-year contract to remain head coach of the Golden State Warriors entering his 13th season after a disappointing 37-45 campaign.
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John Travolta receives surprise lifetime achievement Palme d’Or at Cannes
John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or while premiering his directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2026.
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Xbox rebrands as XBOX after fan poll favors all-caps logo
Microsoft’s Xbox has been renamed XBOX in all capital letters following a fan poll led by CEO Asha Sharma.
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At Least Eight Killed in Freight Train and Bus Collision in Bangkok
A freight train collided with a public bus at a Bangkok railway crossing on May 16, killing eight and injuring 25 to 35 people.
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Mexico teachers threaten World Cup protests over pay dispute
About 3,000 Mexican teachers marched May 15, demanding higher pay and threatening strikes during the June 11 World Cup opening [s1,s3].
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Taiwan President Lai rejects 'Taiwan independence' after Xi-Trump summit
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te rejected 'Taiwan independence' and reaffirmed maintaining cross-strait status quo after Xi-Trump talks.
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Trump Ends China Visit Without Commitments on Tariffs or Taiwan Arms Sale
Donald Trump concluded his China visit without agreeing to extend the tariff truce or approving a $14B Taiwan arms sale.
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China and US agree to uphold trade deals and create trade, investment councils
China and the US agreed to fully implement existing trade deals and establish bilateral trade and investment councils after a Beijing summit.
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US-Iran talks ease oil prices as hopes grow for Strait of Hormuz reopening
On May 25, 2026, oil prices fell sharply following progress in US-Iran talks that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease energy pressures.
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Siemens signs deal to acquire key rail technology units from Italian firm Mer Mec
Siemens Mobility signed an agreement to acquire parts of Italian rail firm Mer Mec’s signaling, telecom, and services businesses.
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Hong Kong's Q1 2026 GDP rises 5.9% year-on-year, government keeps 2026 growth forecast
Hong Kong's economy grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026 while the government maintained its 2026 growth forecast at 2.5%-3.5%.
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China Media Group Secures World Cup Broadcast Rights Through 2031
China Media Group finalized broadcast rights deals for four World Cups through 2031, including men's and women's tournaments.
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OCBC Hong Kong targets fivefold wealth income growth with expanded team in 2026
OCBC Hong Kong plans to grow wealth income fivefold in 2026 by boosting revenue, hiring more wealth managers, and opening a new private client centre.
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China Agrees to Buy US Oil in Beijing Summit Between Trump and Xi Jinping
At a May 14 summit in Beijing, China agreed to purchase American oil, with Chinese ships set to visit US ports, President Trump said.
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Google tests limiting free Gmail storage to 5GB for new accounts without phone verification
Google is testing a new policy that restricts free Gmail storage for new accounts to 5GB unless users verify their phone number.
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UK Prime Minister announces plan to nationalize British Steel, controlled by Chinese firm
UK Prime Minister Starmer unveiled legislation on May 11 to nationalize British Steel, currently owned by Chinese Jingye Group.
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Japan’s Corporate Goods Prices Surge 2.3% in April, Raising BOJ Rate Hike Odds
Japan’s corporate goods prices rose 2.3% in April amid rising inflation, prompting expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike in June.
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SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq amid Starship V3 test flight
SpaceX filed for a $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX as it completed the first Starship V3 test flight.
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Apple begins test production of low-end chips with Intel's 18A-P process
Apple started test production of processors for low-end iPhones, iPads, and Macs using Intel's 18A-P process, aiming for volume production in 2027.
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Alphabet completes largest-ever yen bond issuance by foreign company at ¥576.5 billion
Alphabet Inc sold ¥576.5 billion in yen bonds, the largest issuance by a non-Japanese firm, as part of a $60 billion borrowing spree.
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Taiwan's Stock Market Overtakes India to Become World's Fifth Largest Amid AI Boom
Taiwan’s stock market rose to $4.95 trillion in May, surpassing India’s $4.92 trillion to rank fifth globally amid strong AI-driven tech gains.
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Leaked Xbox Elite 3 Controller Features Scroll Wheels, Cloud Gaming Button
Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with new scroll wheels, cloud mode button, and removable battery ahead of June launch.
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Xi Jinping warns Taiwan issue mishandling could spark China-US conflict during Trump visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping met US President Donald Trump in Beijing today, warning mishandling Taiwan risks conflict between the two powers.