China
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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OpenAI partners with Malta to offer free one-year ChatGPT Plus to residents
OpenAI and Malta government launched a program giving free one-year ChatGPT Plus to Maltese residents who complete an AI training course starting May 2026.
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Yasser Abbas elected to Fatah Central Committee at first congress in nearly 10 years
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, was elected to the Fatah Central Committee on May 17, 2026.
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Sri Lanka arrests over 1,000 foreign cybercrime suspects in 2026 surge
Sri Lankan police have arrested more than 1,000 foreign nationals linked to cybercrime this year, a sharp rise from previous years.
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Chinese national arrested for trespassing and disruptive behavior at KLIA Terminal 1
A Chinese woman was arrested at KLIA Terminal 1 for entering a restricted area without a ticket and acting aggressively at the international departure gate.
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Qantas Flight Diverted to Papeete After Passenger Bites Flight Attendant
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted on May 15 after a passenger bit a flight attendant and was restrained by other travelers.
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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga'
Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 16, 2026, with Dara's song 'Bangaranga'.
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Tesla raises US Model Y prices, denies increases in China amid financing changes
Tesla raised prices for several Model Y variants in the US on May 16 but denied price hikes in China, where it canceled low-interest financing plans.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Wears Nike Tracksuit on Air Force One to China, Sparks Online Buzz
Marco Rubio wore a grey Nike Tech fleece tracksuit aboard Air Force One en route to China, drawing viral comparisons to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's outfit.
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PS5 Exclusive Saros Sells 300,000 Copies, Generates $22M in Two Weeks
Finnish studio Housemarque's PS5 exclusive Saros sold around 300,000 copies and earned over $22 million within two weeks of its April 30 launch.
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Valuetronics forecasts steep net profit drop in FY2026 due to Trio AI impairments
Valuetronics warned of a major net profit decline in FY2026 from impairments tied to its 26.6% stake in GPU and AI cloud firm Trio AI.
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S&P revises Mexico credit outlook to negative citing fiscal weakness and rising debt
S&P Global Ratings lowered Mexico's credit outlook to negative on May 13, citing fiscal weakness and rising debt levels.
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French woman critically ill after hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship
A French woman is critically ill with lung and heart failure after a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, which has caused three deaths and nine confirmed cases.
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Three Large Chinese Data Centers Join Electricity Spot Trading as Virtual Power Plants
On May 14, 2026, three major Guangdong data center clusters began trading electricity in spot markets as virtual power plants.
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Melania Trump Will Not Join President Trump on China State Visit Starting May 13
First Lady Melania Trump will not travel with President Donald Trump on his China state visit set to begin Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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Amazon Employees Inflate Internal AI Tool Usage Amid Weekly Targets
Amazon staff are automating tasks using an internal AI tool to boost AI token consumption amid usage tracking and pressure, sources say.
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Ray Dalio Says China’s Rise Signals New Global 'Tribute System' Era
Ray Dalio said US global power is waning as China grows wealth and influence, reshaping global trade and security dynamics.
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German Firms Show Stronger Optimism on China Economy Despite Geopolitical Challenges
Nearly 40% of German Chamber of Commerce members in China expect economic improvement in next six months, up from 22% last year.
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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.