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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.
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Trump says no commitment on Taiwan arms sale after meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing
US President Donald Trump made no commitment on a $14 billion Taiwan arms deal after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and said he will decide soon.
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China's AI-related exports drive record April shipment growth
China's AI-related exports helped drive a 14% jump in April shipments abroad to a record $359 billion.
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Microsoft tests Windows 11 low-latency profile to speed app launches
Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 low-latency profile that briefly boosts CPU speed to make apps and the Start menu respond faster.
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Amazon launches first Swiss franc bond sale in six tranches
Amazon has launched its first Swiss franc bond sale in six tranches, with pricing expected later Tuesday.
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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3, infects at least 8
A hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius killed 3 people and infected at least 8, authorities said.
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Netflix says it spent over US$135 billion on films and TV in 10 years
Netflix said it spent over US$135 billion making films and TV shows in the past decade.
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EU won't impose bloc-wide ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy
The EU said on May 13 it will not impose a bloc-wide ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy, and will instead urge national bans next year.
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Trump-Xi summit in Beijing may boost Chinese stocks amid cautious trade talks
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss tariffs, tech exports, and trade, lifting market optimism today.