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Israel to sue New York Times over article alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa’ar have launched a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s report on abuse claims.
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Oil and LPG Shipments Rise Through Strait of Hormuz Despite US-Iran Restrictions
Nine large oil, fuel, and gas vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Sunday amid US and Iranian controls.
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Manipal Hospitals to start marketing $1 billion IPO next week
Manipal Health Enterprises plans to begin formal marketing for its $1 billion IPO next week, targeting a $12 billion valuation.
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All 11 aboard private plane survive ditching off Florida coast
A twin-engine turboprop with 11 aboard ditched in the Atlantic near Florida May 12; all survived before Coast Guard and Air Force rescue.
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Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust raises $1.75 billion in US IPO to buy data centers
Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust raised $1.75 billion in a US IPO to acquire data centers amid AI infrastructure growth.
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US judge blocks sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese over free speech concerns
A US federal judge temporarily blocked sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese over her criticism of US and Israeli policies.
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Elon Musk’s xAI recruits Wall Street firms to test Grok chatbot ahead of SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk’s xAI has enlisted Apollo, Morgan Stanley, and Valor Equity Partners to test its Grok chatbot before SpaceX’s IPO.
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Microsoft unveils automatic rollback feature for faulty Windows Update drivers
Microsoft introduced Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery to automatically replace faulty drivers without user input starting September 2026.
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71% of Americans oppose AI data centers near homes due to environmental concerns
A Gallup survey finds 71% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their residences, citing environmental and quality-of-life worries.
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Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano in 17-second MMA comeback bout
Ronda Rousey returned from retirement on May 16, 2026, to submit Gina Carano in under 20 seconds at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
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California Attorney General probes FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket sales
California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched an investigation into FIFA for possible ticket category misrepresentation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Iran holds large World Cup send-off amid unresolved US visa issues
Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally with thousands of fans while visa approvals for players to the US remain pending.
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Scientists warn one-quarter of 2026 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risks
Scientists warn that 26 of 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup will exceed heat safety thresholds, with some possibly requiring postponement.
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Fugitive Jho Low Seeks US Presidential Pardon Over 1MDB Charges
Jho Low has applied to US President Donald Trump for a pardon to dismiss charges linked to the 1MDB scandal.
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US jury convicts Lu Jianwang over unregistered Chinese police station
A Manhattan jury on May 13 convicted Lu Jianwang of acting as an illegal foreign agent and obstructing justice over an unregistered Chinese police station in New York.
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Asian reserves fall as Iran war drives currency defence
Asian foreign-exchange reserves are falling as policymakers spend to support currencies and absorb higher oil costs from the Iran war.
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US Vice President Vance says progress made in Iran talks despite Trump’s nuclear stance
US Vice President JD Vance said progress is being made in negotiations with Iran but uncertainty remains on meeting Trump’s nuclear weapons red line.
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NBA says playoff foul calls are up about 11% as standard stays same
The NBA said playoff foul calls are running about 11% above the regular season, while its officiating standard has not changed.
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Cerebras Systems raises $5.55 billion in largest US semiconductor IPO of 2026
Cerebras Systems completed a $5.55 billion US IPO at $185 per share, marking the largest semiconductor offering in US history.
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US renews $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba amid fuel crisis
The United States renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba to address worsening blackouts and economic hardship amid ongoing political tensions.
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Saudi oil output falls to lowest level since 1990, reports say
Saudi Arabia reported April crude output fell 651,000 barrels a day to 6.316 million, the lowest since 1990, reports said.
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Isomorphic Labs raises $2.1 billion in second outside funding round
Isomorphic Labs raised $2.1 billion in its second outside funding round led by Thrive Capital.
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Qatar asks LNG ships near Ras Laffan to switch off transponders
Qatar has asked ships near its Ras Laffan LNG export hub to switch off transponders as a safety measure.
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Shiseido weighs plant-based inputs as Middle East conflict hits supply chain
Shiseido is considering plant-based substitutes and new suppliers as Middle East conflict disrupts cosmetics ingredients.