[2026-06-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army reservist 'flees' India after war crimes allegation filed

Snippet: An Israeli army reservist on holiday in India, who was accused of war crimes by the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), appears to have fled the country, a lawyer associated with the case told Middle East Eye on Thursday. According to the lawyer who filed the case and asked for anonymity over security concerns, Eitan Gilboa, a member of Israel's 271st Combat Engineering Battalion, is likely to have left India, where he was vacationing, a few days after the complaint was

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-army-reservist-flees-india-after-war-crimes-allegation-filed

[2026-06-19 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke joins Spurs

Snippet: Netherlands’ Jan Paul van Hecke heads the ball over Japan’s Daizen Maeda during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Guttierez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tottenham-spurs-van-hecke-world-cup-9f1282727bbbf083e14d151ab44257c6

[2026-06-19 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Alibaba leans on AI to drum up subdued '618' shopping festival

Snippet: A 618 online shopping festival advertisement at a Hangzhou subway station. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/alibaba-leans-on-ai-to-drum-up-subdued-618-shopping-festival

[2026-06-19 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's conservatives are putting the monarchy at risk

Snippet: Japan's Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, attends a garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japan-s-conservatives-are-putting-the-monarchy-at-risk

[2026-06-19 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate under Cayetano: a 'waste' of taxpayers' money

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday said the Senate, in 28 days, under the leadership of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano cost the government P700 million and produced no output but "chaos."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/news/senate-under-cayetano-a-waste-of-taxpayers-money/2368816

[2026-06-19 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup prediction: Odds, picks, best bets for Group A clash

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/betting/mexico-vs-south-korea-world-cup-prediction-odds-picks-best-bets-for-group-a-clash/

[2026-06-19 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France's VivaTech

Snippet: The two leaders visited the Indian pavilion at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, where they met entrepreneurs, spoke with exhibitors and greeted attendees, underscoring the growing focus on cooperation in innovation and business. Their appearance came during the Franco-Indian Year of Innovation, launched in Mumbai in February 2026 to promote collaboration in research, technology and entrepreneurship.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/macron-and-modi-tour-indian-pavilion-at-frances-vivatech/

[2026-06-19 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Itoham to buy New Zealand meat processor Greenlea in $460m deal

Snippet: The Greenlea acquisition will help boost Itoham's U.S.- and Europe-bound beef exports. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-itoham-to-buy-new-zealand-meat-processor-greenlea-in-460m-deal

[2026-06-19 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bam Aquino: Universal feeding program to benefit 8 million K to Grade 3 learners

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bam Aquino sought the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2272 establishing a universal feeding program that would benefit eight million Kindergarten to Grade 3 learners.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/news/bam-aquino-universal-feeding-program-to-benefit-8-million-k-to-grade-3-learners/2368808

[2026-06-19 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bam Aquino: Universal feeding program to benefit 8M K to Grade 3 learners

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bam Aquino sought the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2272 establishing a universal feeding program that would benefit eight million Kindergarten to Grade 3 learners.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/news/bam-aquino-universal-feeding-program-to-benefit-8m-k-to-grade-3-learners/2368808

[2026-06-19 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan builder Obayashi buys peer Multiplex Global for $540m

Snippet: Obayashi's share of overseas construction projects in annual revenue stands at 33%. (Photo by Masayuki Kozono)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-builder-obayashi-buys-peer-multiplex-global-for-540m

[2026-06-19 04:53 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Mexico and South Korea locked 0-0 after Canada win 6-0 over Qatar; Switzerland claim 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina; South Africa and Czechia draw 1-1

Snippet: Mexico is on the board and Korea are fuming.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-switzerland-take-on-bosnia-and-herzegovina-after-south-africa-and-czechia-draw-1-1-canada-qatar-mexico-and-south-korea-in-action-today-20260618-p6083l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Autoridades de NY buscan acabar con carruajes de caballos tras muerte de adolescente

Snippet: La policía investiga la escena después de que un caballo que tiraba de un carruaje se desbocara, provocando la muerte de un adolescente de India, el miércoles 17 de junio de 2026 en NuevaYork. (WABC-TV vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/carruajes-caballos-nueva-york-accidente-d5181772c19c5fd7b461e6d25dd0c973

[2026-06-19 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Beanless coffee race heats up in Japan as Coca-Cola wades in

Snippet: Forthcoming coffee alternatives from Asahi Soft Drinks, left, and Coca-Cola (Japan). (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/beanless-coffee-race-heats-up-in-japan-as-coca-cola-wades-in

[2026-06-19 04:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Former UK border official and retired Hong Kong cop sentenced for spying on China’s behalf: ‘Truly chilling’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/world-news/former-uk-border-official-and-retired-hong-kong-cop-sentenced-for-spying-on-chinas-behalf-truly-chilling/

[2026-06-19 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo’s Kieffer Alas shows up CIDG probe on deaths of teammates

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles Kieffer Alas on Thursday showed up at the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) headquarters in Camp Crame to participate in the ongoing fact-finding probe into the deaths of fellow student athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili on June 8.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/news/ateneos-kieffer-alas-shows-up-cidg-probe-on-deaths-of-teammates/2368775

[2026-06-19 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Comelec races to secure funds for Dasmariñas City special election

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is already preparing for the scheduled special election in the lone district of Dasmariñas City despite unresolved funding, while aggressively pursuing cost-saving measures to trim the ₱191-million budget and meet a critical end-of-June funding deadline.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/news/comelec-races-to-secure-funds-for-dasmarias-city-special-election/2368774

[2026-06-19 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Did Trump team stop Nippon Steel from shuttering aging U.S. Steel plant?

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, right, speaks at a U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania on May 30, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/did-trump-team-stop-nippon-steel-from-shuttering-aging-u.s.-steel-plant

[2026-06-19 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOF champions PH climate action agenda and national resilience strategies at Asean Climate Week 2026

Snippet: AS the Philippines leads the Asean Chairship for 2026, the Department of Finance (DOF) has taken a central role in driving the regional agenda on finance for climate action, resilience, and sustainable development through fiscal policy, public finance, investment and economic solutions, and resource mobilization.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/tmt-newswire/dof-champions-ph-climate-action-agenda-and-national-resilience-strategies-at-asean-climate-week-2026/2368763

[2026-06-19 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Cosmo sticks with Middle East oil, betting on Hormuz reopening

Snippet: Cosmo Energy Holdings still sees the Middle East as an important source of oil despite the supply risks that have emerged. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kyodo and Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-s-cosmo-sticks-with-middle-east-oil-betting-on-hormuz-reopening

[2026-06-19 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba's Communist Party approves economic plan inspired by China and Vietnam

Snippet: Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel, second left, and Raul Castro’s grandson Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, center back, take part in a rally in support of former President Raul Castro in front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, Friday, May 22, 2026, after U.S. prosecutors filed an indictment accusing him of ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-diaz-canel-economic-reforms-us-blockade-e4292a132526b4fa58e8edeaa0f1c623

[2026-06-19 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordFriday, 19 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-06-19

[2026-06-19 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuFriday, 19 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-06-19

[2026-06-19 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordFriday, 19 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-06-19

[2026-06-19 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchFriday, 19 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-06-19

[2026-06-19 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: TPB generates over P63 million in sales leads at ITB China 2026

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/tmt-newswire/tpb-generates-over-p63-million-in-sales-leads-at-itb-china-2026/2368144

[2026-06-19 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/world/asia-oceania/bird-flu-kills-13000-seal-pups-on-remote-australian-island/2368666

[2026-06-19 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korean leader books golf with Trump after 'pinky promise'

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/world/asia-oceania/south-korean-leader-books-golf-with-trump-after-pinky-promise/2368668

[2026-06-19 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China backs Myanmar's 'full participation' in Asean, UN

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/world/asia-oceania/china-backs-myanmars-full-participation-in-asean-un/2368670

[2026-06-19 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Taiwan's Lai: US must approve $14B arms sale 'as soon as possible'

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/world/asia-oceania/taiwans-lai-us-must-approve-14b-arms-sale-as-soon-as-possible/2368673

[2026-06-19 01:45 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘Demon Slayer’ musical is for fans who’ve done the homework

Snippet: Demon slayers clash swords with superpowered carnivorous demons, some of whom break into songs about their lives, while scaling a maze of moving stairs, sliding doors and digital projections representing the ever-shifting Infinity Castle.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/19/stage/demon-slayer-stage-play-musical-tokyo/

[2026-06-19 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson worries over impeachment court reduced to a mere formality for acquittal

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson voiced concern over the possible "absurdity" of the Impeachment Court being reduced to a mere formality for acquittal if at least nine of 24 senator-judges were detained and suspended by the Sandiganbayan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/lacson-worries-over-impeachment-court-reduced-to-a-mere-formality-for-acquittal/2368722

[2026-06-19 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Alibaba's cloud arm opens 5th Japan data center, adding new AI services

Snippet: Alibaba Cloud's most advanced Qwen model is said to be on a par with OpenAI's GPT-5.5. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/alibaba-s-cloud-arm-opens-5th-japan-data-center-adding-new-ai-services

[2026-06-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Renesas buys US chip design startup Pictorus, bolstering software business

Snippet: The Pictorus acquisition will help strengthen Renesas' software operations. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/renesas-buys-us-chip-design-startup-pictorus-bolstering-software-business

[2026-06-19 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Italy survives huge scare from five-set fighters Serbia

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — WORLD No. 1 Italy was stretched to the limit by Serbia, the five-set fighters this Women’s Volleyball Nations League season, surviving by the skin of their teeth, 25-14, 25-15, 18-25, 21-25, 15-12, in a Thursday thriller at the Philsports Arena.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/italy-survives-huge-scare-from-five-set-fighters-serbia/2368674

[2026-06-19 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tycoon Gordon Wu says he’s very optimistic about China due to its ‘stability’

Snippet: ‘I am very optimistic about the future of China. Why? Because these are the people who really work hard,’ Wu says after receiving Asia Society award

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357613/tycoon-gordon-wu-says-hes-very-optimistic-about-china-due-its-stability?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 00:46 UTC+10:00] [Chinese mainland] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tycoon Gordon Wu says he’s very optimistic about China due to its ‘stability’

Snippet: ‘I am very optimistic about the future of China. Why? Because these are the people who really work hard,’ Wu says after receiving Asia Society award

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357613/tycoon-gordon-wu-says-hes-very-optimistic-about-china-due-its-stability

[2026-06-19 00:46 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president

Snippet: Miguel Díaz-Canel cites China and Vietnam as possible models for opening up the country’s economy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/cuban-economy-needs-urgent-changes-as-us-blockade-deepens-crisis-says-president

[2026-06-19 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ciudadanos chino-británicos sentenciados a cárcel por espiar a disidentes chinos en Gran Bretaña

Snippet: Chi Leung (“Peter)” Wai al salir del tribunal en Londres el 24 de mayo del 2024. (AP foto/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/reino-unido-china-espionaje-2cee771b9a9a36a9c88cc82df0f5625e

[2026-06-19 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Occidental Mindoro State College granted university status

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Occidental Mindoro State College was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday and will now be known as Occidental Mindoro State University (OMSU).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/regions/occidental-mindoro-state-college-granted-university-status/2368649

[2026-06-19 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UK border official and ex-Hong Kong cop jailed for China spying

Snippet: Chi Leung “Peter)"Wai leaves The Old Bailey in London on May 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uk-china-spying-trial-sentences-b55b9392fae3651f75acfd574f246310

[2026-06-19 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hitachi Energy to buy Canadian transformer materials supplier Canduct

Snippet: Hitachi purchased what is now Hitachi Energy from Swiss heavy electrical equipment manufacturer ABB in 2020. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/hitachi-energy-to-buy-canadian-transformer-materials-supplier-canduct

[2026-06-19 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson scores Marcoleta's ego-driven actions at CA Hearing

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson scored fellow Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for his "ego-driven" actions during the confirmation hearing of five senior military officials and 85 foreign service officers on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/lacson-scores-marcoletas-ego-driven-actions-at-ca-hearing/2368610

[2026-06-19 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos urges stronger ASEAN-Russia cooperation on security, economy, and people-to-people ties

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, called for deeper cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Russia, identifying peace and security, economic engagement, and people-to-people exchanges as the three key priorities that should guide the partnership in the years ahead.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/marcos-urges-stronger-asean-russia-cooperation-on-security-economy-and-people-to-people-ties/2368604

[2026-06-19 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea warns of ‘disaster’ if G7 tries to strip its nuclear weapons

Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s sister said denuclearisation would never be realised as ⁠North Korea’s weapons were a self-defensive deterrent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357610/north-korea-warns-disaster-if-g7-tries-strip-its-nuclear-weapons?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 00:03 UTC+10:00] [UN Security Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea warns of ‘disaster’ if G7 tries to strip its nuclear weapons

Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s sister said denuclearisation would never be realised as ⁠North Korea’s weapons were a self-defensive deterrent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357610/north-korea-warns-disaster-if-g7-tries-strip-its-nuclear-weapons

[2026-06-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte’s impeachment pre-trial conference begins | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/june-18-2026/

[2026-06-18 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean, Russia adopt comprehensive roadmap, cultural, energy cooperation

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Russia on Thursday adopted several key outcome documents aimed at expanding practical cooperation in the region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/asean-russia-adopt-comprehensive-roadmap-cultural-energy-cooperation/2368585

[2026-06-18 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

Snippet: MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday as Russia seeks to bolster business and other ties with the nations of the regional bloc.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/putin-hosts-leaders-of-southeast-asian-nations-seeking-to-boost-their-business-ties/2368587

[2026-06-18 23:47 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: How China’s ‘red lines’ are quietly shaping global news reporting

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/how-chinas-red-lines-are-quietly-shaping-global-news-reporting/