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Iran relocates World Cup training camp to Mexico amid US visa delays
Iran’s national football team moved its training camp from Arizona to Mexico due to pending US visas ahead of FIFA World Cup matches in June.
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French National Assembly unanimously votes to repeal slavery-era 'Code Noir' decrees
On May 28, 2026, France's National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the colonial-era 'Code Noir' laws defining enslaved people as movable property.
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Nomura raises annual profit target by 50% to ¥750 billion following record earnings
Nomura Holdings raised its annual pretax income target by 50% to ¥750 billion for the year ending March 2031 after two years of record profits.
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Ukraine's parliament approves 90 billion euro EU loan after Hungary lifts veto
Ukraine's parliament ratified a 90 billion euro EU loan package previously blocked by Hungary's veto until last month.
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Jumbo Seafood to close flagship East Coast Seafood Centre outlet on September 30, 2026
Jumbo Seafood will close its flagship East Coast Seafood Centre outlet when its lease expires on September 30, 2026.
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Canadian Kenneth Law pleads guilty to aiding 14 suicides by selling lethal chemicals online
Kenneth Law, 60, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide in Ontario court, with murder charges withdrawn as part of a plea deal on May 29, 2026.
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Vietnam’s President To Lam calls for Asia-Pacific leadership on global crises at Shangri-La Dialogue
Vietnamese President To Lam outlined major global crises and urged Asia-Pacific solutions at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore today.
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth Highlights Indo-Pacific Ties at 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, emphasizing stable US-China ties and regional security partnerships.
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EU Unlocks €16.4 Billion in Frozen Funds for Hungary After Reforms Under PM Peter Magyar
The European Union approved releasing €16.4 billion in frozen funds to Hungary on May 29, 2026, following reforms by new Prime Minister Peter Magyar.
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Arsenal prioritize Mikel Arteta contract renewal and squad strengthening after Premier League title
Arsenal owners say renewing manager Mikel Arteta’s contract and strengthening the squad are top priorities after winning the Premier League.
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Japan's Parliament Raises Visa Fees and Establishes Online Pre-Entry Screening
Japan’s Parliament approved a law on May 29, 2026, raising visa fees and creating the JESTA online pre-entry screening system.
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KPMG Australia CEO and Audit Head Resign After Whistleblower Investigation
KPMG Australia CEO Andrew Yates and audit head Julian McPherson resigned over whistleblower investigation deficiencies.
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New Zealand defender Tim Payne gains over 1 million Instagram followers after viral boost ahead of World Cup
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne’s Instagram surged from under 5,000 to over 1 million followers after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini promoted him as the World Cup’s least known player.
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DR Congo World Cup Team Cleared Under US Ebola Health Protocols
DR Congo's football federation and FIFA confirmed the national team meets US Ebola health rules for the 2026 World Cup.
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Singapore’s CCS conditionally approves SP Mobility’s acquisition of ChargEco
Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission conditionally approved SP Mobility’s acquisition of rival ChargEco on May 28, 2026.
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Jannik Sinner loses French Open second round after physical struggles in five-set defeat
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 in the French Open second round on May 28, 2026.
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Singapore workers’ real wages rose 4% in 2025 as inflation eased
Singapore workers saw a 4% rise in real wages in 2025, supported by lower inflation and improved firm profitability, the Ministry of Manpower said.
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44 countries attend 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore with Vietnam President's keynote
Delegations from 44 countries met at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where Vietnam’s President To Lam delivered the keynote speech May 29.
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NBA to Use AI for Automatic Out-of-Bounds Calls to Speed Up Games, Silver Says
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced plans to implement AI to automate objective officiating calls like out-of-bounds decisions to reduce game delays and disputes.
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Wilmar International shares plunge 10.5% amid Indonesian export investigation
Wilmar International's shares fell 10.5% on May 28 after Indonesia named it in a crude palm oil export probe over suspected under-invoicing.
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South Africa names uncapped defenders Makhanya and Cross in 2026 World Cup squad
South Africa included uncapped defenders Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross in their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup announced May 27.
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's coach Mariano Puerta quits abruptly during French Open
Mariano Puerta quit as Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's coach via text after first-round win and flew to Miami without notice.
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Jared McCain leads Oklahoma City Thunder to 3-2 Western Conference finals edge over Spurs
Jared McCain scored 20 points in his first playoff start as the Thunder beat the Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead.
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EU foreign ministers reject Putin's envoy proposal amid Ukraine conflict talks
EU foreign ministers rejected Putin's suggestion that Schroeder represent Europe in Russia-Ukraine talks during an informal meeting in Cyprus.