MGI All Stars (Bangkok): Gazini Ganados’ Top 5 run ended with Filipino fans’ “bayanihan” spirit in focus, while executive Jonas Gaffud admitted he spent P500,000 pesos on votes to boost her bid for the crown. Black Stars (World Cup build-up): Ghana’s FA defended the omission of Joseph Paintsil and Derrick Köhn from the provisional squad, as Carlos Queiroz prepares to address media ahead of the Wales friendly on June 2 and the final 26-man list on June 1. World Cup context (Ghana’s group): Ghana’s Group L rivals are in the spotlight after Brazil’s 6-2 friendly win over Panama, setting the tone for Panama’s June 17 opener versus the Black Stars. Ghana business tech: SellQuic launched Ghana’s first AI customer assistant for online vendors, promising instant replies across WhatsApp, Instagram and its website. Music & culture: MC Portfolio hailed unity at Kweku Smoke’s London O2 Electric Brixton show, while Blakk Rasta’s 1North, 1People Peace concert in Zebilla drew an estimated 50,000 for reconciliation. Heritage & youth: Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie launched the 2026 National Heritage Photo Competition and Afro-Gastro Festival under the Black Star Experience. Policy & regulation: GIPC warned against “fronting” for foreign investors, and the Real Estate Agency Council plans tougher action against unlicensed agents.