[2026-05-26 06:43 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia politics live: renewables and batteries soar but ‘critical’ moment coming; WiseTech staff face AI redundancy

Snippet: Australia now the world’s third-biggest nation for utility-scale batteries behind China and the US. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/26/australia-politics-live-renewables-climate-bhp-files-budget-capital-gains-tax-jim-chalmers-anthony-albanese-question-time-senate-estimates-ntwnfb

[2026-05-26 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Murakami homers as the White Sox beat the Twins 3-1

Snippet: Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami, of Japan, celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Chicago, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/twins-white-sox-score-e4a911985b85a14efe2fb57f76edf594

[2026-05-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lim Woong] Discerning the difference: Good AI vs. bad AI

Snippet: In the early innings of a technological shift, the public narrative is almost always fear and “pushback.” We fret over video games that swallow adolescents’ interest in books, internet pornography that "trains" the user’s brain into compulsion, and teenagers trapped in the dopamine loops of social media. Layered atop this is the geopolitical sludge of propaganda, surveillance and industrial-scale disinformation, often orchestrated by state actors like China and Russia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755519

[2026-05-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg] US, China must learn to coexist

Snippet: The recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing produced no major breakthroughs on tariffs, Taiwan, or ongoing geopolitical conflicts like the Iran war, prompting many observers to dismiss it as inconsequential. Yet its restrained and cordial tone suggested a new, more pragmatic approach that implicitly acknowledges the two countries’ deep economic interdependence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755520

[2026-05-26 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: RT reports from China’s Shenzhou-23 crew launch (VIDEO)

Snippet: China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on a regular crew rotation mission. The crew will relieve their colleagues currently in orbit and continue long duration experiments aboard the country’s permanent outpost.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640545-china-orbital-mission-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-26 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on a regular crew rotation mission. The crew will relieve their colleagues currently in orbit and continue long duration experiments aboard the country’s permanent outpost.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640545-china-orbital-mission-russia/

[2026-05-26 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan should not abandon its peace brand

Snippet: Protesters hold placards and lights during a rally against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's policies on constitutional revision and military expansion, in front of the parliament building in Tokyo on May 19. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japan-should-not-abandon-its-peace-brand

[2026-05-26 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nishida all smiles as he makes his major league debut with the White Sox

Snippet: Chicago White Sox’s Rikuu Nishida, of Japan, warms up before a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Chicago, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/white-sox-nishida-1b527bd053e9baa1a0263809157fa1cd

[2026-05-26 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's extra budget won't add deficit-covering bonds, Takaichi says

Snippet: Japan's supplementary budget will maintain subsidies meant to keep the price of gasoline at around the equivalent of $1 per liter. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-extra-budget-won-t-add-deficit-covering-bonds-takaichi-says

[2026-05-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Xi served Putin and Trump Peking duck. Albanese missed out

Snippet: Tue 26 May 2026 at 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-26/menu-state-banquet-china-food-diplomacy-xi-jinping-donald-trump/106657710

[2026-05-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Young people are revolting. India’s ‘cockroach’ campaign is just the latest example

Snippet: May 26, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/young-people-are-revolting-india-s-cockroach-campaign-is-just-the-latest-example-20260525-p600hz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 04:36 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cuba recebe carga de arroz da China em meio à crise

Snippet: Cuba recebeu neste domingo (25/05) 15 mil toneladas de arroz doadas pela China, com a chegada ao porto de Havana do primeiro dentre vários carregamentos prometidos à ilha caribenha em crise aguda.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/cuba-recebe-carga-de-arroz-da-china-em-meio-%C3%A0-crise/a-77290076

[2026-05-26 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Chiyoda to resume construction on Qatari LNG plant

Snippet: Chiyoda is partnering with France's Technip Energies to build LNG production facilities for the North Field East project, shown in this rendering. (QatarEnergy LNG)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-chiyoda-to-resume-construction-on-qatari-lng-plant

[2026-05-26 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Chiyoda to fully resume construction on Qatari LNG plant

Snippet: Chiyoda is partnering with France's Technip Energies to build LNG production facilities for the North Field East project, shown in this rendering. (QatarEnergy LNG)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-chiyoda-to-fully-resume-construction-on-qatari-lng-plant

[2026-05-26 04:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: China’s AI-powered, self-parking Rolls Royce rival launches — for just $130K

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/lifestyle/chinas-ai-powered-rolls-royce-rival-launches-for-just-130k/

[2026-05-26 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's smaller firms struggle to pass on higher costs from Iran war

Snippet: A man walks through a storage area at Kawakami Paint Manufacturing's plant in Amagasaki, Japan. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/japan-s-smaller-firms-struggle-to-pass-on-higher-costs-from-iran-war

[2026-05-26 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Serbian president deepens ties with China while facing pressure from protests at home

Snippet: BEIJING, China — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic deepened ties with China on Monday during a trip to Beijing as he faced pressure at home from anti-government protests in his Balkan country, including a major rally that prompted clashes over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/news/serbian-president-deepens-ties-with-china-while-facing-pressure-from-protests-at-home/2351191

[2026-05-26 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran to open Hormuz 30 days after US deal to end fighting: source

Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz is a major bottleneck for energy shipments from the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/iran-to-open-hormuz-30-days-after-us-deal-to-end-fighting-source

[2026-05-26 02:40 UTC+10:00] [Cambodia] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Cambodia’s Leader Pardons Top Opposition Politician Kem Sokha

Snippet: Cambodia’s strongman, Hun Sen, pardoned the country’s most prominent opposition politician, Kem Sokha, on Monday, in a move that might be intended to ease the kingdom’s strained relationship with the West and strengthen the legitimacy of his son’s government.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/world/asia/cambodia-pardon-kem-sokha.html

[2026-05-26 02:40 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Survey: 1 in 3 Filipinos in Davao Region oppose defending WPS

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — While a large majority of Filipinos support the government’s actions in defending the country’s territory and sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea, one out of three Filipinos in Davao Region disagree with this assertion, according to a survey.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/476045/survey-1-in-3-filipinos-in-davao-region-oppose-defending-wps/

[2026-05-26 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: At the turning point of financial inclusion: How Cebuana Lhuillier delivers scale, trust, participation

Snippet: FINANCIAL inclusion in the Philippines has reached a critical turning point. The World Bank’s Global Findex Database reveals that formal financial account ownership among Filipino adults has nearly doubled over the past decade, rising from just over a quarter of the population in 2011 to about half in the latest survey.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/tmt-newswire/at-the-turning-point-of-financial-inclusionhow-cebuana-lhuillier-delivers-scale-trust-participation/2351173

[2026-05-26 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Interpol Red Notice sought for dela Rosa

Snippet: (UPDATE) THE Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed that the Philippines is seeking an Interpol Red Notice against Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, intensifying efforts to arrest the fugitive lawmaker on the basis of a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity during the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/news/national/interpol-red-notice-sought-for-dela-rosa/2350894

[2026-05-26 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 CrosswordTuesday, 26 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-26

[2026-05-26 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 SudokuTuesday, 26 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-26

[2026-05-26 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 CrosswordTuesday, 26 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-05-26

[2026-05-26 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 SearchTuesday, 26 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-26

[2026-05-26 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Key US-Iran negotiator Munir in China with PM Sharif

Snippet: ISLAMABAD - Islamabad’s key negotiator between the United States and Iran, army chief Asim Munir, is in Beijing alongside the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for talks with Chinese leaders, Pakistan television showed on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/world/asia-oceania/key-us-iran-negotiator-munir-in-china-with-pm-sharif/2351025

[2026-05-26 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The free rider problem

Snippet: THERE is a market failure in economics known as the free rider problem. It happens when some people consume public goods and services without paying for them, while the costs are shouldered by the rest of taxpayers. In an emerging market like the Philippines, there are many free riders, posing a heavy burden on the government’s narrowing fiscal space and people’s budget.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/opinion/columns/the-free-rider-problem/2351101

[2026-05-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/world/asia-oceania/china-launches-shenzhou-23-spacecraft/2351022

[2026-05-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia spy agency 'stretched' before Bondi attack— Intelligence boss

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/world/asia-oceania/australia-spy-agency-stretched-before-bondi-attack-intelligence-boss/2350930

[2026-05-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 20 injured in Tokyo mall spraying incident

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/world/asia-oceania/20-injured-in-tokyo-mall-spraying-incident/2351023

[2026-05-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean Summit hosting sparks Cebu tourism

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/regions/asean-summit-hosting-sparks-cebu-tourism/2351088

[2026-05-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Defense, energy top priorities in Marcos state visit to Japan

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/news/national/defense-energy-top-priorities-in-marcos-state-visit-to-japan/2351152

[2026-05-26 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu dumps Manila in MPBL

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Cebu Greats routed Manila Batang Quiapo, 128-93, on Monday to extend their upward drive in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Novadeci Convention Center in Novaliches, Quezon City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/sports/cebu-dumps-manila-in-mpbl/2351158

[2026-05-26 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chot says McCullough bring ‘stability, maturity’ to TNT

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After a whirlwind weekend that saw TNT lose Bol Bol to an Achilles injury and then scamper for the South Sudanese’s replacement, TNT coach Chot Reyes said they’re finally settling with former San Miguel Beer import Chris McCullough.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/sports/chot-says-mccullough-bring-stability-maturity-to-tnt/2351157

[2026-05-26 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Huawei Touts Sanctions-Busting Chip Breakthrough, SMIC Shares Erupt

Snippet: Semiconductor Manufacturing International soared to a record high in China after Huawei unveiled what it described as a breakthrough pathway for advanced semiconductor production at the IEEE ISCAS conference, without relying on the West's most advanced chipmaking equipment.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/huawei-touts-sanctions-busting-chip-breakthrough-smic-shares-erupt

[2026-05-26 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hun Sen pardons detained Cambodia opposition leader Kem Sokha

Snippet: Many political opponents were convicted during Hun Sen’s time in power while Kem Sokha’s CNRP co-founder Sam Rainsy remains in self-exile in France

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354806/hun-sen-pardons-detained-cambodia-opposition-leader-kem-sokha?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 01:05 UTC+10:00] [Phnom Penh] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hun Sen pardons detained Cambodia opposition leader Kem Sokha

Snippet: Many political opponents were convicted during Hun Sen’s time in power while Kem Sokha’s CNRP co-founder Sam Rainsy remains in self-exile in France

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354806/hun-sen-pardons-detained-cambodia-opposition-leader-kem-sokha

[2026-05-26 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US chipmakers in China see revenue rise, defying trade tensions: Hurun list

Snippet: American semiconductor firms saw a significant boost in sales from the mainland, as a top list shows which are leading the gains amid high-end silicon demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3354805/us-chipmakers-china-see-revenue-rise-defying-trade-tensions-hurun-list?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 01:03 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US chipmakers in China see revenue rise, defying trade tensions: Hurun list

Snippet: American semiconductor firms saw a significant boost in sales from the mainland, as a top list shows which are leading the gains amid high-end silicon demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3354805/us-chipmakers-china-see-revenue-rise-defying-trade-tensions-hurun-list

[2026-05-26 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vucic and Xi agree to strengthen ‘ironclad friendship’ between Serbia and China

Snippet: Serbian leader makes first official state visit to Beijing, with the two sides signing more than 20 deals covering politics, trade and tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354804/vucic-and-xi-agree-strengthen-ironclad-friendship-between-serbia-and-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 01:01 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vucic and Xi agree to strengthen ‘ironclad friendship’ between Serbia and China

Snippet: Serbian leader makes first official state visit to Beijing, with the two sides signing more than 20 deals covering politics, trade and tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354804/vucic-and-xi-agree-strengthen-ironclad-friendship-between-serbia-and-china

[2026-05-26 00:45 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Indonesia blocks Polymarket after president’s exit bets

Snippet: May 26, 2026 00:45 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/indonesia-blocks-polymarket-after-presidents-exit-bets/

[2026-05-26 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Preview of Asian teams’ friendlies ahead of the No. 1 football tournament

Snippet: THE two teams of Japan and Iceland have met only twice in the 21st century, with Japan winning both matches. In 2004, the Samurai Blue triumphed 3-2, and in 2012, they secured a more convincing 3-1 victory.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/tmt-newswire/preview-of-asian-teams-friendlies-ahead-of-the-no-1-football-tournament/2351118

[2026-05-26 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SGV Announces Cherry Liez Rafal-Roble as partner-in-charge for Davao, General Santos Offices

Snippet: SGV & Co., the Philippines’ largest professional services firm, proudly announces the appointment of Cherry Liez Rafal-Roble as the partner-in-charge for its Davao and General Santos offices. Rafal-Roble, a distinguished Tax Partner, brings extensive expertise in tax controversy and general tax advisory services across multiple industries, including power and utilities, airlines, automotive, mining, and consumer products.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/tmt-newswire/sgv-announces-cherry-liez-rafal-roble-as-partner-in-charge-for-davao-general-santos-offices/2351110

[2026-05-26 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan plans $19 bn extra budget as costs rise with Iran war

Snippet: TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday the government will compile a $19 billion supplementary budget to support households grappling with soaring everyday costs driven by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/world/japan-plans-19-bn-extra-budget-as-costs-rise-with-iran-war/2351103

[2026-05-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the era of the 3 joint US-China communiques may be ‘completely’ over

Snippet: ‘Unrealistic’ to expect Beijing and Washington to reach comprehensive understanding on Taiwan, prominent mainland analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354789/why-era-3-joint-us-china-communiques-may-be-completely-over?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the era of the 3 joint US-China communiques may be ‘completely’ over

Snippet: ‘Unrealistic’ to expect Beijing and Washington to reach comprehensive understanding on Taiwan, prominent mainland analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354789/why-era-3-joint-us-china-communiques-may-be-completely-over

[2026-05-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Serbia's Vucic deepens ties with China as he faces pressure from protests at home

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic after he received the Friendship Medal of the People’s Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China Monday, May 25, 2026. (Tingshu Wang, Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-serbia-beijing-aleksandar-vucic-protests-f1a163f765238039e00537e7ab494804

[2026-05-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Son Heung-min says he is still in form as clouds hang over South Korea’s World Cup hopes

Snippet: Defiant talisman facing questions about his faltering performances and international future, while coach Hong Myung-bo is unpopular with fans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3354779/son-heung-min-says-he-still-form-clouds-hang-over-south-koreas-world-cup-hopes?utm_source=rss_feed