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Iran appoints Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as special envoy to China with broad authority
Iran named Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as special envoy to China on May 17 to coordinate bilateral relations.
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CapitaLand Investment cuts China workforce by 10% amid real estate crisis in 2025
CapitaLand Investment Ltd reduced its China workforce by about 365 employees, or 10%, in 2025 following China’s real estate downturn.
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Illegal mine collapse in Yunnan kills five workers, one injured
An illegal mine collapsed in Huize County, Yunnan, trapping six workers; five died and one was injured.
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Japan's Defense Minister Rejects China's 'New Militarism' Claims at Singapore Summit
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi denied accusations of 'new militarism' by China and criticized China's military expansion at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Over Taiwan President Interview
China expelled New York Times reporter Vivian Wang in February over a December 2025 Taiwan president interview.
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Mirra Andreeva beats Sorana Cirstea 6-0 6-3 to reach French Open semi-finals
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva defeated Sorana Cirstea on June 2 to advance to the 2026 French Open semi-finals.
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Tropical Storms Mekkhala and Higos bring heavy rain, flooding, and flight cancellations to Japan and Taiwan
Tropical Storm Mekkhala hits southern Japan with strong winds and heavy rain amid flooding and evacuation orders; Taiwan suffers flooding and power outages from related weather.
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China's May Manufacturing PMI Holds at 50.0, Signaling Stable but Slowing Growth
China's official manufacturing PMI for May 2026 stood at 50.0, indicating stable but weakening expansion after two months of growth.
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Brazil emerges as key rare earths producer challenging China's dominance
Brazil holds the world's second-largest rare earth reserves and is expanding mining projects to rival China’s market share.
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Murakami placed on injured list after setting multiple MLB rookie home run records
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami was placed on the 10-day injured list May 30 after straining his right hamstring, ending a record-setting home run streak.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Vivian Wang Over Taiwan Interview; US Retaliates
China expelled NYT Beijing reporter Vivian Wang in February over a Taiwan interview; US revoked visa of a Chinese Xinhua journalist in retaliation in April.
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PSG Champions League win celebrations spark violent riots with hundreds arrested in France
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory triggered nationwide riots with nearly 900 arrests and dozens injured.
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Taiwan KMT Chair Zheng Liwen visits US to promote peace amid cross-strait tensions
KMT Chair Zheng Liwen started a 16-day US visit on June 1 to meet officials and promote cross-strait peace amid Taiwan-China tensions.
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Japanese yen hits lowest real purchasing power since 1970s amid wide trade deficit
The Japanese yen's real effective exchange rate fell to its lowest level since the 1970s, prompting massive government intervention amid rising trade deficits.
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US faces decade-long challenge to reduce reliance on China's rare earths
The US will need a decade to address the $1.2 trillion rare earth crisis caused by China's market dominance.
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Taiwanese Fire Dance Group Reaches Britain's Got Talent 2026 Final
Yang Li-Wei and her husband from Coming True Fire Group qualified for Britain's Got Talent final and urged UK-based Taiwanese to vote.
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Former US CDC Head Says Ebola Outbreak Exposes Global Pandemic Unpreparedness
Tom Frieden warned the world is unprepared for the next pandemic amid an Ebola outbreak with 1,077 suspected cases.
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Japanese Study Finds Daily 10-Minute Lying Exercises Improve Balance and Flexibility
A Japanese research team developed a 10-minute daily lying-down exercise routine that enhances posture, flexibility, balance, and agility.
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MiniMax prepares mainland China IPO after Hong Kong debut, boosts revenue and users
Shanghai AI startup MiniMax signed with Citic Securities May 29 to launch its mainland China IPO amid strong growth and local competition.
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EU signals tougher trade stance on China, China warns of retaliation
The European Commission said EU-China trade ties are unsustainable and proposed stricter trade measures; China vowed to retaliate against any new restrictions.
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Danish Pension Fund AkademikerPension Excludes SpaceX Over Governance and Valuation Concerns
Akademikerpension excluded SpaceX from its portfolio ahead of the IPO citing governance flaws and an inflated valuation.
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Sri Lanka adds 50% surcharge on imported car duties amid Middle East crisis
Sri Lanka imposed a 50% surcharge on customs duties for imported vehicles on May 16 to ease currency pressure caused by the Middle East conflict.
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Iranian Hackers Suspected of Breaching US Gas Station Tank Monitoring Systems
US officials suspect Iranian hackers breached automatic tank gauge systems at gas stations across multiple states by exploiting weak security.
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Influencer Clavicular Gets Probation for Shooting Alligator in Florida Everglades
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, was sentenced to probation for a misdemeanor shooting of an alligator in the Everglades in March 2026.