[2026-05-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Philippine families wait for news as death toll rises in building collapse

Snippet: Families of workers feared trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building under construction in the Philippines voice growing frustration and despair on May 25, 2026 as rescue crews continue searching for survivors. At least four people were killed in the incident on May 25. Authorities said 17 people remain missing, most of them construction workers believed to have been on duty at the site when the multi-story building collapsed in Angeles City, north of Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/videos/watch-philippine-families-wait-for-news-as-death-toll-rises-in-building-collapse/2350966

[2026-05-25 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China praises Pakistan’s Middle East peace efforts as both sides pledge close coordination

Snippet: Shehbaz Sharif told his hosts in Beijing that efforts to mediate between Iran and the US were ‘moving in the right direction’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354781/china-praises-pakistans-middle-east-peace-efforts-both-sides-pledge-close-coordination?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:29 UTC+10:00] [Punjab province] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China praises Pakistan’s Middle East peace efforts as both sides pledge close coordination

Snippet: Shehbaz Sharif told his hosts in Beijing that efforts to mediate between Iran and the US were ‘moving in the right direction’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354781/china-praises-pakistans-middle-east-peace-efforts-both-sides-pledge-close-coordination

[2026-05-25 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal

Snippet: Kolkata, India – Less than a week before Eid al-Adha, the sprawling Dhulagarh cattle market on the outskirts of Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state, has a deserted look.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/cattle-market-empties-as-fear-grips-eid-preparations-in-indias-west-bengal

[2026-05-25 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing

Snippet: China’s President Xi Jinping has hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan as he met ⁠visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their “all-weather” partnership.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/chinas-xi-praises-unbreakable-pakistan-ties-as-sharif-visits-beijing

[2026-05-25 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Is there a hidden bargain behind China’s silence on Iran? - opinion

Snippet: At first glance, the strategic rivalry between the United States and China appears nearly absolute. The two superpowers compete over trade, artificial intelligence, military influence, semiconductors, rare minerals, maritime dominance, and the future architecture of the international order.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897209

[2026-05-25 21:12 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ombudsman seeks travel ban vs Marcoleta, Defensor amid plunder complaint

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/ombudsman-seeks-travel-ban-vs-rodante-marcoleta-mike-defensor-plunder-complaint/

[2026-05-25 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Rubio says Iran deal still possible Monday

Snippet: NEW DELHI, India — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today", adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attack.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/world/rubio-says-iran-deal-still-possible-monday/2350960

[2026-05-25 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall

Snippet: At least 19 people have been taken to hospital after a strong smell was reported at a shopping complex in Tokyo, according to media reports.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevpp983kmzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taipei ‘optimistic’ about arms deal even after US Navy chief says it’s on ice

Snippet: Taiwan’s defence minister says Washington has not notified the island of any pause to a US$14 billion weapons package

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354780/taipei-optimistic-about-arms-deal-even-after-us-navy-chief-says-its-ice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [Institute for National Defense and Security Research] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taipei ‘optimistic’ about arms deal even after US Navy chief says it’s on ice

Snippet: Taiwan’s defence minister says Washington has not notified the island of any pause to a US$14 billion weapons package

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354780/taipei-optimistic-about-arms-deal-even-after-us-navy-chief-says-its-ice

[2026-05-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CSRC’s crackdown on cross-border trading involves US$32b in Hong Kong assets: Citic

Snippet: The assets involve a crackdown on Futu, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge for offering mainland Chinese investors access to unlicensed trading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3354776/csrcs-crackdown-cross-border-trading-involves-us32b-hong-kong-assets-citic?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [CSRC crackdown] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CSRC’s crackdown on cross-border trading involves US$32b in Hong Kong assets: Citic

Snippet: The assets involve a crackdown on Futu, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge for offering mainland Chinese investors access to unlicensed trading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3354776/csrcs-crackdown-cross-border-trading-involves-us32b-hong-kong-assets-citic

[2026-05-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026

Snippet: Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354768/us-investment-returning-chinese-data-shows-double-digit-growth-early-2026?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [foreign direct investment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026

Snippet: Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354768/us-investment-returning-chinese-data-shows-double-digit-growth-early-2026

[2026-05-25 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Over 20 taken to hospital after unknown substance allegedly sprayed in Tokyo

Snippet: First responders gather near the scene after a person allegedly sprayed a substance that caused an odor, in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-ginza-spray-sore-throat-9dfefa0de51ca30a79bd8df66df58d35

[2026-05-25 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese EV makers expand in Europe, are local automotive suppliers set to benefit?

Snippet: Rising protectionism in Brussels could support demand for local inputs including batteries, lithium and other raw materials, industry insiders say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3354764/chinese-ev-makers-expand-europe-are-local-automotive-suppliers-set-benefit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 20:07 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese EV makers expand in Europe, are local automotive suppliers set to benefit?

Snippet: Rising protectionism in Brussels could support demand for local inputs including batteries, lithium and other raw materials, industry insiders say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3354764/chinese-ev-makers-expand-europe-are-local-automotive-suppliers-set-benefit

[2026-05-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘crazy boss’ shares AI images of him in women’s outfits, aims to become world’s richest

Snippet: Flamboyant entrepreneur who describes Elon Musk as his ‘arch rival’ faces accusations of ‘arrogance’ from tech competitors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3354388/china-crazy-boss-shares-ai-images-him-womens-outfits-aims-become-worlds-richest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘crazy boss’ shares AI images of him in women’s outfits, aims to become world’s richest

Snippet: Flamboyant entrepreneur who describes Elon Musk as his ‘arch rival’ faces accusations of ‘arrogance’ from tech competitors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3354388/china-crazy-boss-shares-ai-images-him-womens-outfits-aims-become-worlds-richest

[2026-05-25 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report

Snippet: Around 20 people were injured in Japan after a man sprayed an unidentified substance into the Ginza Six luxury shopping mall in Tokyo, AFP reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897221

[2026-05-25 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipina singer Gwyn Dorado voices OST for hit K-drama ‘My Royal Nemesis’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rising Filipina singer Gwyn Dorado has added another achievement to her growing career after singing an official soundtrack track for the Korean drama “My Royal Nemesis,” starring Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/filipina-singer-gwyn-dorado-voices-ost-for-hit-k-drama-my-royal-nemesis/2350912

[2026-05-25 19:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bernard Werber, R. O. Kwon, the Ven. Sunjae join Seoul Int'l Book Fair lineup

Snippet: The 2026 Seoul International Book Fair, Korea’s largest book festival, will take place from June 24-28 at Coex in Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, according to the Korean Publishers Association.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755536

[2026-05-25 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino choreographer contributes to LE SSERAFIM’s ‘Boompala’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino choreographer JM Yrreverre has joined the growing list of Filipino creatives making waves in the global K-pop industry after contributing to the choreography of “Boompala,” the latest track by K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/filipino-choreographer-contributes-to-le-sserafims-boompala/2350908

[2026-05-25 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘My Hero Academia Final Season’ wins Anime of the Year at 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — “My Hero Academia Final Season” captured Anime of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, leading a night dominated by major franchise titles including “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” and “One Piece.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/my-hero-academia-final-season-wins-anime-of-the-year-at-2026-crunchyroll-anime-awards/2350902

[2026-05-25 18:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AmCham Korea hosts Mick Mulvaney to discuss Trump 2.0 policy direction

Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a special luncheon in Seoul on Thursday featuring Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff under US President Donald Trump, to discuss the future direction of US policy and its implications for Korea and global business.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755527

[2026-05-25 18:43 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Resource dominance reshaping Trump’s rivalry with China

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/resource-dominance-reshaping-trumps-rivalry-with-china/

[2026-05-25 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pakistan attack kills at least 24, injures over 50, as explosive-laden car hits train | South China Morning Post

Snippet: A local official said the train, carrying army personnel and their relatives, was going from Quetta to Peshawar.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3354751/pakistan-attack-kills-least-24-injures-over-50-explosive-laden-car-hits-train

[2026-05-25 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/world-news/china-launches-shenzhou-23-spacecraft-with-1-of-3-astronauts-set-for-yearlong-stay/

[2026-05-25 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE deports Pakistani Shiites: jobs lost and savings frozen amid Iran war

Snippet: Over one hundred deported Pakistanis said they were unable to retrieve their luggage or savings before being placed ‌on deportation flights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354750/uae-deports-pakistani-shiites-jobs-lost-and-savings-frozen-amid-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:39 UTC+10:00] [Human Rights Watch] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE deports Pakistani Shiites: jobs lost and savings frozen amid Iran war

Snippet: Over one hundred deported Pakistanis said they were unable to retrieve their luggage or savings before being placed ‌on deportation flights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354750/uae-deports-pakistani-shiites-jobs-lost-and-savings-frozen-amid-iran-war

[2026-05-25 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to give every humanoid robot a digital ID in push to boost industry standards

Snippet: The national initiative will give every bipedal humanoid a unique code, like a national ID but for robots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354747/china-give-every-humanoid-robot-digital-id-push-boost-industry-standards?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:31 UTC+10:00] [US-China tech war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to give every humanoid robot a digital ID in push to boost industry standards

Snippet: The national initiative will give every bipedal humanoid a unique code, like a national ID but for robots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354747/china-give-every-humanoid-robot-digital-id-push-boost-industry-standards

[2026-05-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Luxury homes, premium offices underpin Asian property’s resilience

Snippet: The shock absorbers of supply constraints, a flight to quality, the search for safe havens and domestic demand provide a robust base

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3354725/luxury-homes-premium-offices-underpin-asian-propertys-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Luxury homes, premium offices underpin Asian property’s resilience

Snippet: The shock absorbers of supply constraints, a flight to quality, the search for safe havens and domestic demand provide a robust base

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3354725/luxury-homes-premium-offices-underpin-asian-propertys-resilience

[2026-05-25 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Search in flooded cave for 7 gold-mining villagers in Laos enters sixth day

Snippet: Thai teams have joined the mission, as rescuers share photos of the treacherous conditions in the cave tunnel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3354748/search-flooded-cave-7-gold-mining-villagers-laos-enters-sixth-day?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:28 UTC+10:00] [Savannakhet province] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Search in flooded cave for 7 gold-mining villagers in Laos enters sixth day

Snippet: Thai teams have joined the mission, as rescuers share photos of the treacherous conditions in the cave tunnel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3354748/search-flooded-cave-7-gold-mining-villagers-laos-enters-sixth-day

[2026-05-25 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign ministers of S. Korea, Croatia discuss arms, energy cooperation

Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Croatian counterpart, Gordan Grlic Radman, met in Seoul on Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the weapons and energy sectors, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755518

[2026-05-25 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heavy rain, strong winds put government on alert

Snippet: Heavy rain forecast to hit South Korea on Tuesday is expected to ease drought concerns in many areas, where precipitation has remained far below average over the past six months.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755517

[2026-05-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China lifts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings bodies like UN may be sidelined

Snippet: SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354743/china-lifts-peacekeeping-budget-share-amid-warnings-bodies-un-may-be-sidelined?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [United Nations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China lifts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings bodies like UN may be sidelined

Snippet: SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354743/china-lifts-peacekeeping-budget-share-amid-warnings-bodies-un-may-be-sidelined

[2026-05-25 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Vegas takes 3-0 lead into game 4 against Colorado

Snippet: Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/vegas-golden-knights-colorado-avalanche-colorado-bc6da1bb2cb549a0a2c85c0881fb058c

[2026-05-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan stocks close at all-time high as investors bet on Iran deal

Snippet: Japanese stocks climbed across the board in Tokyo, helping lift the Tokyo Stock Price Index (Topix) to an all-time high on May 25. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-stocks-close-at-all-time-high-as-investors-bet-on-iran-deal

[2026-05-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Anger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years

Snippet: Anger is growing over alleged safety violations in the wake of China's worst mining disaster in more than 15 years.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c893543gn20o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-25 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show the aftermath of a building collapse in the Philippines

Snippet: Rescuers and a K-9 dog join search operations of a collapsed building where multiple people are believed to be trapped in Angeles city in Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/photos-show-aftermath-building-collapse-philippines-aca4778933f04c14bc29794fd30eab6c

[2026-05-25 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Padilla defends staff against allegation she helped dela Rosa 'escape'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla defended his deputy chief of staff, retired Colonel Jean Robles, from allegations linking her to the escape of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa last week from the Senate despite being under the chamber's "protective custody."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/padilla-defends-staff-against-allegation-she-helped-dela-rosa-escape/2350907

[2026-05-25 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

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

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to push for strengthened collaboration in key areas of interest, among them security and energy resilience, between Manila and Tokyo when he embarks on his state visit to Japan from May 26 to 29, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/defense-energy-among-marcos-top-priorities-in-japan-state-visit/2350901

[2026-05-25 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Founder of Japan’s 7-Eleven chain Toshifumi Suzuki dies aged 93

Snippet: The ‘father of the convenience store’ was the first to come up with the idea of selling onigiri at 7-Eleven outlets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3354746/founder-japans-7-eleven-chain-toshifumi-suzuki-dies-aged-93?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 17:44 UTC+10:00] [Agence France-Presse] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Founder of Japan’s 7-Eleven chain Toshifumi Suzuki dies aged 93

Snippet: The ‘father of the convenience store’ was the first to come up with the idea of selling onigiri at 7-Eleven outlets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3354746/founder-japans-7-eleven-chain-toshifumi-suzuki-dies-aged-93

[2026-05-25 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MMDA suspends expanded number coding traffic scheme on Eid’l Adha

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the implementation of the expanded number coding scheme would be suspended across Metro Manila on Wednesday in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/national/mmda-suspends-expanded-number-coding-traffic-scheme-on-eidl-adha/2350887