[2026-05-31 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign net selling of KOSPI stocks hit record high in May

Snippet: SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Foreign selling of South Korean stocks listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) reached a record high in May, while foreign investors poured a record amount into the tech-heavy KOSDAQ market, data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531000500320

[2026-05-31 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Ex-MLB pitcher Park Chan-ho sees similarities between baseball and golf

Snippet: BUSAN, May 31 (Yonhap) -- In the days leading up to and during LIV Golf Korea, former major league pitcher Park Chan-ho has been omnipresent at Asiad Country Club in Busan.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531000400315

[2026-05-31 10:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From niche hobby to public courts — pickleball gains ground in Korea

Snippet: The sharp “pop” of plastic balls bouncing off paddles echoed across a Seoul park, where courts once mostly used for jokgu, Korean foot volleyball, are increasingly being taken over by players of the fast-growing racket sport pickleball.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760113

[2026-05-31 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Seoul's National Museum rides the Korean wave

Snippet: The National Museum of Korea in Seoul glows pink to mark the February release of K-pop girl group Blackpink’s album “Deadline.” The museum has seen growing interest from younger visitors amid the global rise of Korean pop culture. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/arts/seoul-s-national-museum-rides-the-korean-wave

[2026-05-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: War in Middle East leaves South China facing basketball fixtures pile-up

Snippet: Moving Basketball Champions League Asia to October could see competition clash with domestic league in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3355410/war-middle-east-leaves-south-china-facing-basketball-fixtures-pile?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: War in Middle East leaves South China facing basketball fixtures pile-up

Snippet: Moving Basketball Champions League Asia to October could see competition clash with domestic league in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3355410/war-middle-east-leaves-south-china-facing-basketball-fixtures-pile

[2026-05-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI ‘slopaganda’ and the battle for Philippine political reality

Snippet: Generative AI lets Filipinos mock the powerful with cinematic flair, but it’s also handing new tools to the country’s disinformation machine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3355343/ai-slopaganda-and-battle-philippine-political-reality?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Rodrigo Duterte] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI ‘slopaganda’ and the battle for Philippine political reality

Snippet: Generative AI lets Filipinos mock the powerful with cinematic flair, but it’s also handing new tools to the country’s disinformation machine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3355343/ai-slopaganda-and-battle-philippine-political-reality

[2026-05-31 09:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Working from sun up to sun down, China’s delivery drivers caught in a price war

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/working-from-sun-up-to-sun-down-china-s-delivery-drivers-caught-in-a-price-war-20260526-p600sr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX helping Hong Kong be a superconnector

Snippet: As it marks 40 years as a unified exchange, the bourse’s next venture is branching out to partner with exchanges in the Gulf and Central Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3355424/hkex-helping-hong-kong-be-superconnector?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Uzbekistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX helping Hong Kong be a superconnector

Snippet: As it marks 40 years as a unified exchange, the bourse’s next venture is branching out to partner with exchanges in the Gulf and Central Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3355424/hkex-helping-hong-kong-be-superconnector

[2026-05-31 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Domeng’ less likely to make landfall, to exit PAR Monday  —Pagasa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Domeng is less likely to make landfall as it was forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Monday afternoon, according to the state-run weather agency.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/domeng-less-likely-to-make-landfall-to-exit-par-monday-pagasa/2355079

[2026-05-31 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Typhoon Domeng less likely to make landfall, to exit PAR Monday  —Pagasa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Domeng is less likely to make landfall as it was forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Monday afternoon, according to the state-run weather agency.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/typhoon-domeng-less-likely-to-make-landfall-to-exit-par-monday-pagasa/2355079

[2026-05-31 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: England v India - second T20 highlights

Snippet: Cricket from Bristol, where England play India in the second of three T20 matches.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002xby8?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 08:10 UTC+10:00] [Richard Marles] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New Aukus drone subs to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’

Snippet: Minister tells Singapore defence summit undersea internet cables are being cut at an unprecedented rate, with Australia acutely vulnerable

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/31/richard-marles-defence-summit-singapore-china-transparency-pete-hegseth

[2026-05-31 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Japan aren’t talking. Will their rare earth trade go quiet?

Snippet: With bilateral relations at a low and Beijing already enacting limited export controls on critical minerals, fears of a broader ban grow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3355326/china-and-japan-arent-talking-will-their-rare-earth-trade-go-quiet?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Japan aren’t talking. Will their rare earth trade go quiet?

Snippet: With bilateral relations at a low and Beijing already enacting limited export controls on critical minerals, fears of a broader ban grow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3355326/china-and-japan-arent-talking-will-their-rare-earth-trade-go-quiet

[2026-05-31 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia says Ukraine drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Snippet: Kyiv denies being behind the attack, calling the Russian claims ‘yet another propaganda ploy’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3355434/russia-says-ukraine-drone-struck-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 07:31 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia says Ukraine drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Snippet: Kyiv denies being behind the attack, calling the Russian claims ‘yet another propaganda ploy’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3355434/russia-says-ukraine-drone-struck-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant

[2026-05-31 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) Lee's 'pragmatic' diplomacy coasts through bumps in 1st year; N. Korea ties remain stalled

Snippet: SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- The Lee Jae Myung government's "pragmatic" foreign policy has moved forward steadily in the first year of its five-year term despite multiple challenges, navigating U.S. tariff pressures and relations with China and Japan, easing doubts that had emerged when the liberal leader took office.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528009400315

[2026-05-31 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf Korea Par Scores

Snippet: LIV Golf Korea Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit SaturdayAt Asiad Country ClubBusan, South KoreaPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 7,024; Par: 70Third RoundTalor Gooch69-63-69—201-9Joaquin Niemann66-69-66--201-9Scott Vincent65-70-67--202-8Charles Howell III65-70-68--203-7Cameron Smith67-68-68--203-7Bryson DeChambeau65-68-71--204-6Ben Campbell69-69-66--204-6Dustin Johnson70-70-64--204-6Harold Varner III68-69-68--205-5Marc Leishman69-68-68--205-5Thomas Pieters66-69-71--206-4Lucas Herbert71-66-69--206-4Travis Smyth72-66-68--206-4Do-Yeob Mun68-68-71--207-3Ian

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-447365dbf456fa34a295172e878b90db

[2026-05-31 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's advantage in the AI era: Credibility that travels

Snippet: The artificial intelligence race is creating anxiety all over the world. AI safety researcher Michael Trazzi speaks to a crowd of protesters outside OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters on March 21. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japan-s-advantage-in-the-ai-era-credibility-that-travels

[2026-05-31 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan, US, Philippines to hold September investment forum for Manila AI hub

Snippet: Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines will hold a September investment forum on Luzon Island, Philippines, featuring opportunities for companies in AI. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/japan-us-philippines-to-hold-september-investment-forum-for-manila-ai-hub

[2026-05-31 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Exalcaldesa del sur de California se declara culpable de actuar como agente ilegal de China

Snippet: Eileen Wang, exalcaldesa de Arcadia, California, derecha, sale de un tribunal federal tras declararse culpable de actuar como agente ilegal del gobierno chino, el viernes 29 de mayo de 2026, en Los Ángeles. (AP Foto/William Liang)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/california-exalcaldesa-culpable-agente-china-c22f874eb20fb0d2d87a5fb20853408c

[2026-05-31 05:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Massachusetts Democrat Ed Markey wins party endorsement over Moulton

Snippet: Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., questions witnesses during a hearing of a special House committee dedicated to countering China, on Capitol Hill, Feb. 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/moulton-markey-massachusetts-primary-senate-b8c29e958655b7fb1e46db425f069fc2

[2026-05-31 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Generation AI: Schools in Asia are embracing artificial intelligence

Snippet: Sun 31 May 2026 at 5:12am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/schools-in-asia-embracing-ai/106703054

[2026-05-31 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank plans $88bn AI data hub in France as it expands beyond US

Snippet: SoftBank Group chief Masayoshi Son, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron met during the French leader's trip to Japan this year. (Photos obtained by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/softbank/softbank-plans-88bn-ai-data-hub-in-france-as-it-expands-beyond-us

[2026-05-31 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: It may depart from Bali, but this holiday takes in some of Asia’s wildest wonders

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/it-may-depart-from-bali-but-this-holiday-takes-in-some-of-asia-s-wildest-wonders-20260423-p5zqk7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 04:40 UTC+10:00] [Drug Abuse and Traffic] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: U.S. Military Kills 3 on Boat Suspected of Drug Trafficking

Snippet: The U.S. military killed three men in a strike against a boat in the eastern Pacific that it said was transporting narcotics, U.S. Southern Command announced on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/military-boat-strike.html

[2026-05-31 03:06 UTC+10:00] [Women's cricket] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: England’s Freya Kemp makes mark with bat and ball to level series against India

Snippet: 2nd T20i: Eng, 168-5, bt India, 142-9, by 26 runs

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/30/second-t20-international-england-india-match-report

[2026-05-31 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Kemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol

Snippet: Freya Kemp starred with 39 off 13 balls for England and then 2-15 with the ball

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c62647j56j7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 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 CrosswordSunday, 31 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-31

[2026-05-31 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 SudokuSunday, 31 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-31

[2026-05-31 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 Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchSunday, 31 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-31

[2026-05-31 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Xi’an City of Eternal Peace, built under heaven’s brightest stars

Snippet: To arrive in Xi’an, China, is to enter a city where history does not simply sit behind glass. It stands on ramparts, rises from excavated earth, scents the air with cumin and fresh bread, glows in lantern light and, at night, returns in costume, music and spectacle for a generation that records wonder through phone screens.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/the-sunday-times/cover-story/xian-city-of-eternal-peace-built-under-heavens-brightest-stars/2354981

[2026-05-31 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Policy on Taiwan arms sales unchanged

Snippet: SINGAPORE — Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth appeared to contradict a senior Navy official on Saturday, saying there had been “no change” in Washington’s position on Taiwan despite the Middle East war straining US weapons stockpiles.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/world/asia-oceania/policy-on-taiwan-arms-sales-unchanged/2355030

[2026-05-31 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Citi Philippines wins multiple top honors at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026

Snippet: CITI Philippines has been named Best Bank (International) at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, along with five other international category wins: Best Bank for Large Corporates and Multinational Corporations, Best Bank for Public Sector Clients, Best Bank for Use of Technology, and Best Securities Services. The recognition highlights Citi’s continued leadership in delivering innovative financial solutions and supporting the complex needs of corporate and public sector clients in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/tmt-newswire/citi-philippines-wins-multiple-top-honors-at-the-financeasia-awards-2026/2355040

[2026-05-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Subway Philippines launches Korean-inspired sandwich

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/the-sunday-times/places-and-palates/subway-philippines-launches-korean-inspired-sandwich/2354966

[2026-05-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Philippines-Korea: Enduring Friendship Through Art’ exhibition set to light up Seoul this June‘Philippines-Korea: Enduring Friendship Through Art’ exhibition set to light up Seoul this June

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/tmt-newswire/philippines-korea-enduring-friendship-through-art-exhibition-set-to-light-up-seoul-this-junephilippines-korea-enduring-friendship-through-art-exhibition-set-to-light-up-seoul-this-june/2355036

[2026-05-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China’s top diplomat says Canada ties ‘fully restored’

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/world/asia-oceania/chinas-top-diplomat-says-canada-ties-fully-restored/2355024

[2026-05-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Vietnam intellectual property practices face US investigation

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/world/asia-oceania/vietnam-intellectual-property-practices-face-us-investigation/2355026

[2026-05-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia continues petrol, diesel releases

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/world/asia-oceania/australia-continues-petrol-diesel-releases/2355027

[2026-05-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/world/asia-oceania/myanmar-president-arrives-in-india-to-strengthen-ties/2355029

[2026-05-31 02:00 UTC+10:00] [England women's cricket team] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: England v India: second women’s T20 international – live

Snippet: 17th over: India 122-4 H(armanpreet 21, Ghosh 8) India need 49 from 18 balls India are running out of road here. Just one boundary from Smith’s over, a sashay from Ghosh through the offside.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/may/30/england-v-india-second-womens-t20-international-live

[2026-05-31 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UFC Fight Night: Song raises spirits on bad night for Chinese fighters in Macau

Snippet: Song Yadong submits Deiveson Figueiredo in second round, the only win among large number of local fighters on card

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3355430/ufc-fight-night-song-raises-spirits-bad-night-chinese-fighters-macau?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Zhu Kangjie] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UFC Fight Night: Song raises spirits on bad night for Chinese fighters in Macau

Snippet: Song Yadong submits Deiveson Figueiredo in second round, the only win among large number of local fighters on card

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3355430/ufc-fight-night-song-raises-spirits-bad-night-chinese-fighters-macau

[2026-05-31 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US military stops another merchant ship in Iranian port blockade

Snippet: U.S. continues to pursue a ‘great deal’ which would make sure Iran does not have nuclear weapons, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the press in Singapore during his trip for the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue security summit. Hegseth also hailed a “new chapter” in relations with China, saying a “more collaborative” approach would guid ties between the two superpowers.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-united-states-war-hormuz-ceasefire-aeea91e1d1682e7e22321512e6e4aa35

[2026-05-31 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World Cup: Chris Richards is uncertain for the US and will miss Senegal friendly

Snippet: United States defender Chris Richards controls the ball during a friendly soccer match against Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chris-richards-ankle-injury-a3594c8725b4996ade65e0abfe98c288

[2026-05-31 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sustained security can’t come from ‘barrel of a gun’: East Timor’s Jose Ramos-Horta

Snippet: At the Shangri-La Dialogue, the East Timor president cites Asean as an example of how communication can prevent conflict and yield dividends

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355429/sustained-security-cant-come-barrel-gun-east-timors-jose-ramos-horta?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 00:25 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sustained security can’t come from ‘barrel of a gun’: East Timor’s Jose Ramos-Horta

Snippet: At the Shangri-La Dialogue, the East Timor president cites Asean as an example of how communication can prevent conflict and yield dividends

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355429/sustained-security-cant-come-barrel-gun-east-timors-jose-ramos-horta