[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

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

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

[2026-05-31 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must remove bottlenecks to grow yacht economy, industry leaders say

Snippet: Call comes after Beijing eases restrictions on yachts from Hong Kong and Macau entering mainland cities in Greater Bay Area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355428/hong-kong-must-remove-bottlenecks-grow-yacht-economy-industry-leaders-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 00:19 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must remove bottlenecks to grow yacht economy, industry leaders say

Snippet: Call comes after Beijing eases restrictions on yachts from Hong Kong and Macau entering mainland cities in Greater Bay Area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355428/hong-kong-must-remove-bottlenecks-grow-yacht-economy-industry-leaders-say

[2026-05-30 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu's beauty queen back from Miss Eco International stint

Snippet: Cebuana beauty queen Gabbi Carballo returns to Cebu after her Miss Eco International 2026 stint in Egypt, where she finished in the Top 21. She raised concerns over financial transparency in the pageant during her homecoming press conference on May 29, 2026. Carballo said her statements were meant to highlight issues for future candidates, not dissatisfaction with results.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/30/videos/cebus-beauty-queen-back-from-miss-eco-international-stint/2354982

[2026-05-30 23:32 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: China threatens retaliation over EU moves to curb imports

Snippet: China on Saturday warned the EU against imposing new trade restrictions, as Brussels prepares a broad crackdown on Beijing's industrial overcapacity amid mounting fears for the future of European manufacturing.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/china-threatens-retaliation-over-eu-moves-to-curb-imports/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China dials down rhetoric but regional risks persist at Shangri-La Dialogue

Snippet: In the wake of the Xi-Trump summit, the US and Chinese delegations dispense with the tough talk of previous years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355425/china-dials-down-rhetoric-regional-risks-persist-shangri-la-dialogue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China dials down rhetoric but regional risks persist at Shangri-La Dialogue

Snippet: In the wake of the Xi-Trump summit, the US and Chinese delegations dispense with the tough talk of previous years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355425/china-dials-down-rhetoric-regional-risks-persist-shangri-la-dialogue

[2026-05-30 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: It's more than just fashion for Naomi Osaka in Paris. She's into the French Open 4th round

Snippet: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates winning the third round women’s singles tennis match against against Iva Jovic of the U.S. at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/french-open-roland-garros-6a334d4f0be059f8bd1ff84f58b05251

[2026-05-30 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sri Lanka’s top monk suspended over alleged child sex abuse

Snippet: Police arrested the 71-year-old on May 9 over allegations that he had sexually abused an 11-year-old girl in 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3355423/sri-lankas-top-monk-suspended-over-alleged-child-sex-abuse?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 22:28 UTC+10:00] [sexually abusing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sri Lanka’s top monk suspended over alleged child sex abuse

Snippet: Police arrested the 71-year-old on May 9 over allegations that he had sexually abused an 11-year-old girl in 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3355423/sri-lankas-top-monk-suspended-over-alleged-child-sex-abuse

[2026-05-30 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Defense minister discusses expanding cooperation with Philippines, Norway counterparts

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details from Ahn's meeting with Dutch counterpart in last 2 paras; ADDS photo) By Kim Seung-yeon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530004051315

[2026-05-30 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defense minister discusses expanding cooperation with Philippines, Norway counterparts

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his counterparts from the Philippines and Norway on Saturday to discuss efforts to expand cooperation in defense and the defense industry, Seoul officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530004000315

[2026-05-30 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: China is 'losing a chance' by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: German defense chief

Snippet: China is losing a chance at dialogue by not having a ministerial-level delegation at an annual defense forum in Singapore, Germany's chief of defense General Carsten Breuer said on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/germany-china-shangri-la-dialogue-defense-minister.html

[2026-05-30 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea, Japan to resume joint maritime search drills early next month: Seoul defense chief

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 4-5 and 15-17; CHANGES photos)By Kim Seung-yeon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003651315

[2026-05-30 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue

Snippet: Japan officially lists 17 Japanese nationals as having been abducted by North Korea, with five returned in 2002

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3355417/japan-pm-vows-breakthrough-north-korea-abduction-issue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 21:15 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue

Snippet: Japan officially lists 17 Japanese nationals as having been abducted by North Korea, with five returned in 2002

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3355417/japan-pm-vows-breakthrough-north-korea-abduction-issue

[2026-05-30 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The Philippines is in for a 'long-term struggle' with China over territory, Manila's defense secretary tells CNBC

Snippet: The Philippines' maritime struggle with China is getting increasingly intense, according to national defense secretary Gilberto Teodoro.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/philippines-in-for-struggle-with-china-on-territory-defense-secretary.html

[2026-05-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Life under a Delhi flyover: how one homeless family endures the city’s extreme heat

Snippet: Hour by hour, Shahida and her baby are exposed to the full force of the deadly temperatures affecting India’s capital – without reliable access to food, water or healthcare. Here is a day in their lives

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/30/delhi-homeless-family-endures-extreme-heat

[2026-05-30 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave freed after 10-day ordeal

Snippet: The men emerged weak and dazed to an outpouring of emotion from rescuers and relatives on the muddy topside. Two others remain missing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3355416/5-villagers-trapped-flooded-laos-cave-freed-after-10-day-ordeal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 20:52 UTC+10:00] [Laos cave rescue] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave freed after 10-day ordeal

Snippet: The men emerged weak and dazed to an outpouring of emotion from rescuers and relatives on the muddy topside. Two others remain missing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3355416/5-villagers-trapped-flooded-laos-cave-freed-after-10-day-ordeal

[2026-05-30 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Co-leaders at LIV Golf Korea adopting attack mindset for final round

Snippet: BUSAN, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Tied for the lead at LIV Golf Korea with one round to go, Joaquin Niemann of Chile and Talor Gooch of the United States both said Saturday they will take an aggressive approach on the final day of the tournament.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003800315

[2026-05-30 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm security cooperation in brief encounter

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 30 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Saturday reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing three-way cooperation betwewn their countries in a brief meeting held on the sidelines of an international defense forum in Singapore.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003700315

[2026-05-30 20:26 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Jinggoy Estrada got away with plunder twice. Will there be a 3rd time?

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/jinggoy-estrada-plunder-acquittals-history/

[2026-05-30 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/pete-hegseth-sounds-alarm-china-buildup-urge-allies-boost-defense/

[2026-05-30 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Japan to resume joint maritime search drills early next month: Seoul defense chief

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan will resume their joint maritime search and rescue exercises (SAREX) starting early next month, Seoul's defense chief said Saturday, calling it a "symbolic" move that reflects improving bilateral relations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003600315

[2026-05-30 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Domeng strengthens into typhoon east of Northern Luzon

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-domeng-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-may-30-2026-5pm/

[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump roils waters on 'Taiwan independence': 4 things to know

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te: Trump recently said the U.S. is "not looking to have somebody say, 'Let's go independent.'" (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Sae Kamae)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/taiwan-tensions/trump-roils-waters-on-taiwan-independence-4-things-to-know

[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches AI framework to improve ‘black box’ transparency and raise standards

Snippet: The initiative underscores Beijing’s growing focus on AI governance, as concerns grow over algorithm bias and data security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355324/china-launches-ai-framework-improve-black-box-transparency-and-raise-standards?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [healthcare] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches AI framework to improve ‘black box’ transparency and raise standards

Snippet: The initiative underscores Beijing’s growing focus on AI governance, as concerns grow over algorithm bias and data security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355324/china-launches-ai-framework-improve-black-box-transparency-and-raise-standards

[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption

Snippet: Liu Bin, former Zhejiang University professor who discovered the Liangzhu ruins, admits taking bribes and embezzlement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355242/chinese-archaeologist-who-discovered-5000-year-old-city-pleads-guilty-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption

Snippet: Liu Bin, former Zhejiang University professor who discovered the Liangzhu ruins, admits taking bribes and embezzlement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355242/chinese-archaeologist-who-discovered-5000-year-old-city-pleads-guilty-corruption

[2026-05-30 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) 2 players tied for 54-hole lead at LIV Golf Korea

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003451315

[2026-05-30 19:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hegseth calls for 'balanced' OPCON transfer where US military roles are 'honored'

Snippet: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for finding a "balance" in the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea in a way that respects the roles the US military has played for decades.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760028

[2026-05-30 19:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Minister highlights S. Korea's push for 'self-reliant' defense alongside stronger US alliance

Snippet: South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Saturday highlighted Seoul's drive to strengthen its own defense capabilities while deepening its alliance with the United States, amid evolving North Korean threats and uncertainties from Middle East tensions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760026

[2026-05-30 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 2 S. Koreans closing in on top-10 finish at LIV Golf tourney at home

Snippet: BUSAN, May 30 (Yonhap) -- With three rounds of LIV Golf Korea in the books through Saturday, Mun Do-yeob and Song Young-han were tied as the top local players.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003500315