[2026-06-04 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 4)

Snippet: Ruling party's sweeping winVoters show support for President Lee Jae Myung; PPP must work to survive

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260604000600320

[2026-06-04 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on June 4)

Snippet: Inflation reignitesHigher living costs, prospect of rate hikes threaten to deepen burden on the vulnerable

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260604000500320

[2026-06-04 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Nvidia GPU crackdown hits China-linked Southeast Asia data centers

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/nvidia-gpu-crackdown-hits-china-linked-southeast-asia-data-centers/

[2026-06-04 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US and ‘Five Eyes’ allies warn of LinkedIn China spying threat

Snippet: The FBI, MI5 and other agencies say Chinese spies are using such sites to recruit people with access to classified information

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3355885/us-and-five-eyes-allies-warn-linkedin-china-spying-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 07:47 UTC+10:00] [five eyes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US and ‘Five Eyes’ allies warn of LinkedIn China spying threat

Snippet: The FBI, MI5 and other agencies say Chinese spies are using such sites to recruit people with access to classified information

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3355885/us-and-five-eyes-allies-warn-linkedin-china-spying-threat

[2026-06-04 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nelly Korda charges into U.S. Women's Open at Riviera with hunger stoked by last year's setbacks

Snippet: Nelly Korda hits from the second tee during a practice round ahead of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lpga-us-womens-open-nelly-korda-81a80ef6c23ee6fa92f158f2cd45519c

[2026-06-04 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan chemical company touts naphtha-light alternative for diapers, pads

Snippet: Nagase hopes to expand the use of its polymer from incontinence pads, left, to name-brand infant diapers. (Source photos by Nagase & Co. and Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/japan-chemical-company-touts-naphtha-light-alternative-for-diapers-pads

[2026-06-04 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan railroad stocks attract activist investors eyeing property holdings

Snippet: Activist investor Aya Nomura acquired stakes in rail operators Kintetsu Group Holdings and Keihan Holdings. (Source photos by Kintetsu Railway and Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japan-railroad-stocks-attract-activist-investors-eyeing-property-holdings

[2026-06-04 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim inspects new nuclear material production facility: KCNA

Snippet: SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a newly launched nuclear material production facility, adding that the North has finalized a broader plan to strengthen the country's nuclear forces exponentially, state media reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260604000951320

[2026-06-04 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: India Throws Open The Bond Gates: Modi Slashes Foreign Investor Taxes In Scramble To Halt Rupee Collapse

Snippet: Having spent the better part of a decade assuring the world that the Indian growth miracle was self-sustaining, structurally sound, and impervious to the “fragile five” indignities of yesteryear, New Delhi has quietly arrived at the only conclusion that ever follows a currency in freefall: print incentives, slash taxes, and beg foreigners to please, please come back.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/india-throws-open-bond-gates-modi-slashes-foreign-investor-taxes-scramble-halt-rupee

[2026-06-04 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) N. Korea's Kim says Pyongyang finalized plan to strengthen nuclear forces exponentially: KCNA

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260604001000315

[2026-06-04 07:11 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Chinese spies infiltrate LinkedIn with fake profiles and job offers, Five Eyes allies warn

Snippet: London: Australia and its Five Eyes intelligence partners issued what they said was an unprecedented joint notice warning about attempts by Chinese spies to use fake profiles and job offers on websites such as LinkedIn to recruit assets.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/chinese-spies-infiltrate-linkedin-with-fake-profiles-and-job-offers-five-eyes-allies-warn-20260604-p603r9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) N. Korea's Kim inspects nuclear material production facility Wednesday: KCNA

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260604000900320

[2026-06-04 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Toyota to showcase hydrogen-combustion-engine hypercar on Le Mans track

Snippet: Toyota Motor's prototype liquid-hydrogen hypercar will run demonstration laps on France's Circuit de la Sarthe. (Toyota Motor)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/toyota-to-showcase-hydrogen-combustion-engine-hypercar-on-le-mans-track

[2026-06-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's foreign reserves drop in May on FX market-stabilizing measures

Snippet: SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves fell slightly last month amid efforts by authorities to manage exchange rate volatility, the central bank said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260602008100320

[2026-06-04 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan to launch EV-to-grid power trading services

Snippet: Mitsubishi Motors started a demonstration project where electrified vehicles are connected to the grid. (Mitsubishi Motors)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/mitsubishi-motors-nissan-to-launch-ev-to-grid-power-trading-services

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Can Nippon Steel beat its own forecast on U.S. Steel comeback?

Snippet: U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works in the state of Pennsylvania. (Photo by Azusa Kawakami)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/can-nippon-steel-beat-its-own-forecast-on-u.s.-steel-comeback

[2026-06-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, EU slam proposed US tariffs, reject forced labour allegations

Snippet: Trump administration threatens tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies over failure to ban goods made with forced labour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355882/china-eu-slam-proposed-us-tariffs-reject-forced-labour-allegations?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [forced labour] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, EU slam proposed US tariffs, reject forced labour allegations

Snippet: Trump administration threatens tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies over failure to ban goods made with forced labour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355882/china-eu-slam-proposed-us-tariffs-reject-forced-labour-allegations

[2026-06-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Minju Chung] Korea’s Carbon Neutrality Act reforms

Snippet: As a teenager, imagining the world 30 years from now no longer stirs the familiar anxiety of whether I'll land a good job or build a loving family. The fear runs deeper than that — whether the world will even be livable. With the threats of climate change mounting and political commitment to address them steadily eroding, the lives of future generations are genuinely at stake.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10762936

[2026-06-04 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US-China detente: Taiwan is the pivot

Snippet: Taiwan and Japan are neighbors: The Yaima Maru ferry, advertised in Keelung, Taiwan, on May 28, has begun sailing between Taiwan and Japan's Ishigaki Island. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/us-china-detente-taiwan-is-the-pivot

[2026-06-04 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Five Eyes spy agencies issue warning over LinkedIn recruitment by Chinese intelligence

Snippet: LONDON — The spy agencies of the Five Eyes international intelligence partnership warned on Wednesday that Chinese spies are attempting to recruit and compromise government and military personnel to gain a tactical advantage over the U.S. and its allies.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/china-linkedin-five-eyes-spy-agencies-joint-warning-recruitment/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-04 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines to invest $300m in US offshore LNG facility

Snippet: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is expected to hold a stake of about 23% in the new facility. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-s-mitsui-osk-lines-to-invest-300m-in-us-offshore-lng-facility

[2026-06-04 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: JCB to launch app for Taiwan credit card members visiting Japan

Snippet: JCB has struggled to reach members traveling in Japan with information about deals and affiliated merchants. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/jcb-to-launch-app-for-taiwan-credit-card-members-visiting-japan

[2026-06-04 05:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Chinese meat traders embrace certified deforestation-free beef from Brazil

Snippet: SAO PAULO (AP) — Chinese beef traders on Wednesday began a landmark agreement to purchase beef from Brazil that is certified to have been raised in a way that doesn’t involve any illegal clearing of forests.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-china-beef-amazon-deforestation-8c647953a3fec82f8392220e0f577213

[2026-06-04 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Analysis: Why China's defense minister skipped the Shangri-La Dialogue

Snippet: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, left, who spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue security forum on May 31, rejected charges by the government of Chinese President Xi Jinping that Japan is pursuing a "new militarism." (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-why-china-s-defense-minister-skipped-the-shangri-la-dialogue

[2026-06-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Costco of Chinese dining lands in Melbourne’s east

Snippet: Melbourne’s Chinese dining landscape has been defined in the past decade by restaurants mastering distinct culinary lanes, from fiery Sichuan hot pots to cumin-scented north-eastern skewers. But a new arrival in Hawthorn East, Dayali, is revealing how modern metropolitan China actually eats today – and the local diaspora is already very much on board.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/the-costco-of-chinese-dining-lands-in-melbourne-s-east-20260601-p602t3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: The world’s 10 must-try dishes so iconic, the UN recognises them

Snippet: Each year, along with its protection of ancient buildings, temples and natural wonders, UNESCO inscribes “intangible” parts of our cultural life. These could be saman dancing in Indonesia or polyphonic singing in Albania. Or it could be something delicious. The body recently awarded special status to Italian cuisine – a celebration of the nation’s culinary traditions – joining a list that includes Japanese sake, Belgian beer, Haitian joumou soup and Tajik rice dishes.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/the-world-s-10-must-try-dishes-so-iconic-the-un-recognises-them-20260601-p602tn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan's samurai spirit still burns in cooler conditions

Snippet: MINAMISOMA — Japan's thousand-year-old samurai horse festival has survived wars, earthquakes and a nuclear disaster. Now it's battling a new challenge -- climate change.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/04/news/world/japans-samurai-spirit-still-burns-in-cooler-conditions/2358250

[2026-06-04 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

Snippet: Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3355881/portugal-and-austria-defeat-germany-seats-un-security-council?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 04:49 UTC+10:00] [France] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

Snippet: Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3355881/portugal-and-austria-defeat-germany-seats-un-security-council

[2026-06-04 04:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Failed Simba-M1 deal sends Singapore telecom consolidation to square one

Snippet: M1 parent Keppel remains open to new buyers for Singapore's third-largest wireless carrier. (Keppel)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/failed-simba-m1-deal-sends-singapore-telecom-consolidation-to-square-one

[2026-06-04 04:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: DP nears nationwide sweep, with PPP reduced to southeastern base

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10763117

[2026-06-04 04:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, EU’s Kallas says

Snippet: Russia is increasing attacks on civilians because it doesn’t know how to respond to attacks deep in its territory, the top EU diplomat says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3355880/ukraine-drone-strikes-causing-panic-kremlin-eus-kallas-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 04:07 UTC+10:00] [Ukrainian] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, EU’s Kallas says

Snippet: Russia is increasing attacks on civilians because it doesn’t know how to respond to attacks deep in its territory, the top EU diplomat says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3355880/ukraine-drone-strikes-causing-panic-kremlin-eus-kallas-says

[2026-06-04 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Shaun White's Snow League opening second season with team halfpipe event in New Zealand

Snippet: Gold medalist Eileen Gu, of China celebrates winning the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/halfpipe-snow-league-eileen-gu-shaun-white-52612cef14801c0c8e39db7f141e19e7

[2026-06-04 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Saizeriya opens first restaurant in Malaysia with local touch

Snippet: Saizeriya's first Malaysian location offers budget-friendly Italian fare catering to local tastes. (Photo by Fumika Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/japan-s-saizeriya-opens-first-restaurant-in-malaysia-with-local-touch

[2026-06-04 03:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea's ruling party set for big win in local elections

Snippet: A police officer watches election officials counting the ballots for local elections in Seoul on June 3, 2026. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/south-korea-s-ruling-party-set-for-big-win-in-local-elections

[2026-06-04 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH loses bid for UN Security Council non-permanent seat

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines did not secure the non-permanent seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/04/news/ph-loses-bid-for-un-security-council-non-permanent-seat/2358213

[2026-06-04 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists

Snippet: Local people rescue a foreign national from a hotel fire in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/top-photos-day-ap-photojournalists-e28c52dfeeb94da0a146c2e0f6b9bbcc

[2026-06-04 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Joint venture to recover Japan's copper scrap to cut foreign dependence

Snippet: Only 23% of discarded electronic equipment containing copper or precious metals is recycled in Japan. (Source photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Materials)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/joint-venture-to-recover-japan-s-copper-scrap-to-cut-foreign-dependence

[2026-06-04 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Why Japan, Philippines are risking China's ire over sea boundary talks

Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., left, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed on May 28 to begin negotiating the boundary between their countries' exclusive economic zones. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/why-japan-philippines-are-risking-china-s-ire-over-sea-boundary-talks

[2026-06-04 03:03 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines loses UN Security Council bid to Kyrgyzstan

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/loses-united-nations-security-council-bid-kyrgyzstan/

[2026-06-04 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan electronics sellers Yamada, Edion plan merger to create industry giant

Snippet: Yamada Holdings is Japan's largest electronics retailer, while Edion is the fifth largest, with a strong presence in western Japan. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-electronics-sellers-yamada-edion-plan-merger-to-create-industry-giant

[2026-06-04 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian and Cayetano contradict work set up for Senate employees

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some Senate officials and employees are confused or "in limbo" as to who to obey amid conflicting directives from what appeared to be two factions of Senate leaders amid power struggle in the chamber.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/04/news/gatchalian-and-cayetano-contradict-work-set-up-for-senate-employees/2358222

[2026-06-04 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nippon Life to invest $9.4bn in Blackstone private credit deal

Snippet: Blackstone President Jonathan Gray, left, and Nippon Life President Satoshi Asahi spoke to Nikkei about the deal. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/nippon-life-to-invest-9.4bn-in-blackstone-private-credit-deal

[2026-06-04 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Eight Muslim countries denounce Israeli incursions at Al-Aqsa

Snippet: The foreign ministers of Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israeli settler incursions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and called for the acknowledgement of Jordan's jurisdiction over the holy site.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/eight-muslim-countries-denounce-israeli-incursions-al-aqsa

[2026-06-04 02:15 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 CrosswordThursday, 4 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-06-04

[2026-06-04 02:15 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 SudokuThursday, 4 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-06-04

[2026-06-04 02:15 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 CrosswordThursday, 4 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-06-04