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Nigeria foreign direct investment falls 80% in January
Foreign portfolio investment rose to $3.37 billion as investors shifted toward bonds, according to The Punch.
via The Punch
Today's brief·Sunday, May 31, 2026·28 stories·28 min read
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02Culture
Drishyam 3 surpasses Rs 219 crore in worldwide gross collections
The mystery drama reached Rs 91.30 crore in India net collections by its tenth day of release, according to the Times of India.
via Times of India
03World
Iranian export disruptions impact global supply chains
A US naval blockade and regional instability have affected Iranian methanol, cement, and pistachio exports, according to Channel News Asia.
via Channel News Asia
04Culture
Bhuvneshwar Kumar maintains IPL longevity through fitness and discipline
The veteran pacer holds the record for most IPL matches played by a fast bowler, according to the Times of India.
via Times of India
05World
Lebanon's prime minister accuses Israel of scorched-earth policy
Nawaf Salam warns of dangerous escalation as Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah launches retaliatory attacks.
via The Guardian & The Straits Times
06Tech
SoftBank to invest 75 billion euros in French AI infrastructure
The project, involving Schneider Electric, aims to build data centers in northern France to bolster regional AI capacity.
via Le Monde in English
07Politics
Former M&S chief appointed to tackle UK youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will serve as lead non-executive director at the Department for Work and Pensions to address rising unemployment among young people.
via The Guardian
08World
US fires missile at merchant ship in Gulf of Oman
The strike targeted the engine room of the Lian Star after it attempted to breach a blockade of Iranian ports.
via ABC News (AU) & Коммерсантъ (Kommersant)
09World
Paris police detain 45 following violent PSG celebrations
Authorities took 45 people into custody after crowds disrupted festivities following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory.
via The Hindu & The Indian Express
10Culture
NFL expands Australian presence with Melbourne games
The league has secured a multi-year contract with the Victorian government for regular-season matches, following significant growth in its local fan base.
via Sydney Morning Herald
11Business
Singaporean travelers prepare for summer travel amid global volatility
Ninety-one percent of Singaporean travelers plan summer trips, while rising costs and geopolitical shifts influence booking behaviors.
via Channel News Asia
12World
Terrorist kidnappings and malnutrition crisis impact Nigerian children
Eighty-eight children remain in captivity following recent abductions, while health and education data highlight systemic vulnerabilities across the country.
via The Punch
13Business
Ferrari faces backlash over first electric vehicle unveiling
The $640,000 Luce, designed by Jony Ive, saw Ferrari shares fall 8% following its debut.
via BBC News
14Science
Australia leads in residential battery adoption as energy costs fall
The Australian government has increased funding to A$7.2bn to support a surge in household battery connections, according to The Guardian.
via The Guardian
15World
Trump sends revised Iran peace framework with tougher terms
The amended proposal aims to increase pressure on Tehran, according to reports citing a two-hour White House meeting.
via Anadolu Agency + 2 more
16Politics
Plaid Cymru wins Welsh election as independence support rises
The nationalist party's victory in the Senedd follows a shift in voter sentiment, though independence remains a low-priority issue for most.
via New Statesman
17Politics
DHS clarifies green card policy following USCIS memo backlash
The Department of Homeland Security stated the recent memo is a housekeeping matter, though critics warn of potential family separations.
via The Hindu
18World
Aukus partners announce underwater drone project to protect subsea cables
The US, UK, and Australia reveal new technology to secure undersea infrastructure following warnings of increased maritime threats.
via The Guardian
19World
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Rosatom officials claim a kamikaze drone hit the turbine hall, while the Ukrainian military denies responsibility for the incident.
via South China Morning Post & Deutsche Welle (English)
20Sport
Minhas takes five wickets as Pakistan defeats Australia
The 19-year-old spinner secured man-of-the-match honors after a five-wicket debut performance in Rawalpindi.
via Channel News Asia
21World
Iran claims to shoot down US military drone
The IRGC reported destroying an MQ-1 Predator over its territorial waters, describing the flight as a hostile operation.
via Anadolu Agency & Коммерсантъ (Kommersant)
22Sports
Gill and Sudharsan lead Gujarat Titans into IPL final
The opening pair has amassed nearly 3,000 runs together since 2022, ranking as the second-highest partnership aggregate in tournament history.
via Times of India
23Culture
USC baseball defeats Lamar 19-6 in NCAA elimination game
The Trojans secured a victory at Blue Bell Park, led by an early offensive surge and Walter Urbon's grand slam.
via New York Post
24Politics
Trump to headline Freedom 250 after artist cancellations
The president proposed replacing departing performers with a major speech at the upcoming National Mall event.
via Sydney Morning Herald & The Times of Israel
25Culture
Paul McCartney releases 20th solo album
The new record, produced by Andrew Watt, features a duet with Ringo Starr and arrives ahead of a new Rolling Stones release.
via Le Monde in English
26Health
Singapore faces potential blood supply crisis as youth donations decline
A shrinking donor pool and an aging population threaten national blood stocks, according to reports from Channel News Asia.
via Channel News Asia
27World
Malaysian authorities increase enforcement against LGBTQ community
Legal advice requests have risen as police raids and government rhetoric intensify, according to local rights groups and legal experts.
via Channel News Asia
28World
Drone strike hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant turbine building
The IAEA has requested access to the site to examine damage after a strike reportedly caused a hole in a turbine building wall.
via The Hindu & TASS