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Forza Horizon 6 wins acclaim as highest-rated 2026 racing game ahead of May 19 launch
Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, earned top reviews and high Metacritic scores ahead of its May 19 PC and Xbox release.
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China renews import permits for hundreds of US beef plants during Xi-Trump summit
China renewed import licenses for hundreds of US beef plants on May 14, 2026, reversing a lapse amid trade tensions.
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Elon Musk joins US President Trump at US-China summit in Beijing
Elon Musk attended a US-China summit in Beijing with President Trump and top executives, expressing intent to achieve 'many good things' in China.
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OpenAI confirms supply chain attack on TanStack, no user data breached
OpenAI confirmed a supply chain attack affected two employee devices but found no user data breach and announced remediation steps.
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India hosts BRICS foreign ministers amid deep divisions over Iran conflict
India chairs the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as members remain divided over the Middle East war involving Iran, US, and Israel.
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Trump and Xi meet in Beijing to discuss trade, Taiwan amid AI-driven Asian stock gains
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing focusing on trade and Taiwan while Asian markets rose on AI optimism.
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Cisco posts strong Q3 2026 earnings, raises AI order forecast, plans 4,000 layoffs
Cisco reported a 12% revenue increase for Q3 2026, boosted AI orders, and announced plans to cut about 4,000 jobs amid restructuring.
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China Allows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit by Changing Name Transliteration
China permitted Secretary of State Marco Rubio to enter despite 2020 sanctions by altering the Chinese transliteration of his name.
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Oil prices surge above $107 as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts supply and US-Iran talks collapse
Strait of Hormuz closure cut global oil supply 10.5M barrels/day, driving Brent crude above $107 amid failed US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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Foxconn reports 19% profit rise in Q1 led by Nvidia-linked AI server sales
Foxconn posted a 19% jump in Q1 net income to NT$49.9 billion, driven by strong AI server demand using Nvidia accelerators.
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Trump and Xi Attend Beijing State Banquet Featuring Huaiyang Cuisine on May 14
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping attended a state banquet in Beijing with Huaiyang cuisine during their May 14 diplomatic visit.
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US approves Nvidia H200 chip sales to 10 Chinese firms but deliveries remain stalled
The US authorized Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips to 10 Chinese companies, yet no shipments have occurred amid Chinese purchasing suspensions.
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OpenAI urges U.S.-led global AI governance including China ahead of Trump-Xi summit
OpenAI proposed a U.S.-led global AI governance body that includes China, hours before President Trump’s May 13-14 summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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India bans sugar exports until September 30 to protect domestic supply
India banned sugar exports starting May 13, 2026, until September 30 to stabilize prices amid tight domestic supply.
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Yushi Technology launches world's first mass-produced piloted transforming mech GD01 at 3.9M yuan
Yushi Technology unveiled the GD01, a piloted transforming mech robot for civilian transport, starting at 3.9 million yuan on May 12, 2026.
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Donovan Mitchell scores 43 as Cavaliers beat Pistons to tie Eastern Conference series
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 win over Detroit Pistons to tie the playoff series 2-2.
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Ohtani pitches 7 scoreless as Dodgers end four-game skid against Giants
Shohei Ohtani threw 7 scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Giants 4-0 on May 14 to end a four-game losing streak.
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Iran expands military control over Strait of Hormuz, imposes transit rules amid conflict
Iran has extended military control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring all ships to coordinate transit amid US and Gulf rejection.
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WHO says MV Hondius outbreak involved Andes virus and 3 deaths
WHO said an Andes virus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship left 3 people dead and 11 cases classified.
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PlayStation Plus adds Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2 in May
Sony said PlayStation Plus will add Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2 and other games on May 19.
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Taiwan says China is blocking its attendance at the World Health Assembly
Taiwan said China is blocking its attendance at the World Health Assembly, which opens in Geneva on May 18.
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Oil steady near $106, gold firm before Trump-Xi talks amid Iran war tensions
Oil and gold prices held steady on May 14 ahead of US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Beijing summit amid Iran conflict concerns.
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Jolin Tsai leads Golden Melody Awards nominees with 9 nods
Taiwan's 37th Golden Melody Awards named nominees on May 13, with Jolin Tsai leading the field and the ceremony set for June 27 in Taipei.
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China invoice crackdown disrupts copper trade as traders seek workarounds
China’s crackdown on fake tax invoices is disrupting parts of the copper trade and leaving some metals traders unable to do business.