[2026-05-22 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s US$9 billion island megaport sharpens China’s ‘Malacca dilemma’

Snippet: When completed, the Great Nicobar project would allow India to monitor activities near the Strait of Malacca, a key trade corridor for China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354565/indias-us9-billion-island-megaport-sharpens-chinas-malacca-dilemma?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top trade negotiator urges Apec to grow economic pie, divide it fairly

Snippet: At ministerial meeting in Suzhou, Li Chenggang urges representatives of 21 economies to ‘reject zero-sum thinking’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354559/chinas-top-trade-negotiator-urges-apec-grow-economic-pie-divide-it-fairly?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top trade negotiator urges Apec to grow economic pie, divide it fairly

Snippet: At ministerial meeting in Suzhou, Li Chenggang urges representatives of 21 economies to ‘reject zero-sum thinking’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354559/chinas-top-trade-negotiator-urges-apec-grow-economic-pie-divide-it-fairly

[2026-05-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Spring snow and record-breaking melons: photos of the day – Friday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenDover, UKTraffic at the town’s ferry port. Roads to popular tourist destinations are expected to be congested as the bank holiday getaway beginsPhotograph: Gareth Fuller/PAShareView image in fullscreenAshton-in-Makerfield, EnglandOlivia Bilham, two, holds a placard as Andy Burnham launches his campaign as Labour’s candidate for the Makerfield byelectionPhotograph: Peter Byrne/PAShareView image in fullscreenTokyo, JapanMongolia’s Kirishima throws Japan’s Kotoeiho out of the ring at the summer grand sumo tournamentPhotograph: Jiji Press/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenWehrheim, GermanyA stork with her

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/may/22/spring-snow-and-record-breaking-melons-photos-of-the-day-friday

[2026-05-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. pushes its AI in China and Asia after Trump-Xi meeting

Snippet: SUZHOU, China — The U.S. is working hard to ensure American technology is used in Asia, a senior State Department official told CNBC, as China races to build alternatives that are often cheaper.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/us-china-ai-apec-asia.html

[2026-05-22 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy

Snippet: In India, where thousands of young women are murdered every year for bringing in insufficient dowries, a dowry death rarely makes news.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd2q140my1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-22 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Taiwán dice que EEUU no le notificó una pausa en la venta de armas por 14.000 millones de dólares

Snippet: ARCHIVO – En la imagen, publicada por la Oficina Presidencial de Taiwán, el presidente Lai Ching-te habla en una conferencia de prensa sobre “la Sociedad Taiwán-Estados Unidos para la Prosperidad Económica” en Taipéi, Taiwán el 3 de febrero de 2026. (Oficina Presidencial de Taiwán vía AP, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-eeuu-armas-china-8869353691ecbb35e353ceb5e005512f

[2026-05-22 21:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ex-NIS deputy chief denies allegations of delivering message backing Yoon's martial law

Snippet: A former senior official of South Korea's spy agency denied allegations that he delivered a message to the United States supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid during questioning by a special counsel team Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743887

[2026-05-22 21:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BTS fans create a sea of Korean flags at sold-out Stanford Stadium concert

Snippet: Group draws 152,000 fans across three shows, announces Asia-Australia leg of “Arirang” world tour

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743886

[2026-05-22 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC cuts China retail sales forecast by nearly half as property and jobs weigh on demand

Snippet: Consumption is facing renewed pressure as a weak labour market and diminishing returns from subsidies cloud outlook, the bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354561/hsbc-cuts-china-retail-sales-forecast-nearly-half-property-and-jobs-weigh-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 21:17 UTC+10:00] [April] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC cuts China retail sales forecast by nearly half as property and jobs weigh on demand

Snippet: Consumption is facing renewed pressure as a weak labour market and diminishing returns from subsidies cloud outlook, the bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354561/hsbc-cuts-china-retail-sales-forecast-nearly-half-property-and-jobs-weigh-demand

[2026-05-22 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 climbers die on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

Snippet: Both climbers had successfully reached the peak but died while descending. At least five climbers have died this Everest season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354557/2-climbers-die-everest-record-breaker-warns-overcrowding?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 21:05 UTC+10:00] [Tibet] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 climbers die on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

Snippet: Both climbers had successfully reached the peak but died while descending. At least five climbers have died this Everest season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354557/2-climbers-die-everest-record-breaker-warns-overcrowding

[2026-05-22 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China deepens crackdown on cross-border brokers, vows cleanup in 2 years

Snippet: The Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai: Chinese authorities are clamping down on overseas brokerages. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/china-deepens-crackdown-on-cross-border-brokers-vows-cleanup-in-2-years

[2026-05-22 20:39 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China desenvolve sistema de vigilância para monitorar estrangeiros no país

Snippet: Quando um pesquisador de cibersegurança conhecido pelo pseudônimo NetAskari clicou recentemente em uma aba intitulada "Consulta de arquivos de jornalistas" em um site chinês não seguro, ele esperava ver uma mistura de dados fictícios gerados automaticamente.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-desenvolve-sistema-de-vigil%C3%A2ncia-para-monitorar-estrangeiros-no-pa%C3%ADs/a-77255109

[2026-05-22 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Myanmar’s Wei family put on trial in latest phase of China’s crackdown on scam compounds

Snippet: The clan, one of Kokang’s ‘four families’, is accused of a range of crimes including murder, fraud and extortion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354555/myanmars-wei-family-put-trial-latest-phase-chinas-crackdown-scam-compounds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 20:36 UTC+10:00] [Liu family] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Myanmar’s Wei family put on trial in latest phase of China’s crackdown on scam compounds

Snippet: The clan, one of Kokang’s ‘four families’, is accused of a range of crimes including murder, fraud and extortion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354555/myanmars-wei-family-put-trial-latest-phase-chinas-crackdown-scam-compounds

[2026-05-22 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Taiwan says US hasn't notified it of any pause in arms sale

Snippet: In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te speaks during a press conference on “Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership” in Taipei, Taiwan on Feb. 3, 2026. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-us-arms-china-fa36646d6b370a4cd3da756d2fafb77a

[2026-05-22 20:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Police investigating fake news mocking May 18 democracy uprising

Snippet: Police said Friday they were investigating fake news posted online mocking the 1980 democracy uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju by claiming the movement was orchestrated by North Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743876

[2026-05-22 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh protestors clash with police over alleged child rape

Snippet: Protesters tried to seize a man accused of raping a four-year-old girl who is now undergoing treatment in hospital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354554/bangladesh-protestors-clash-police-over-alleged-child-rape?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 20:31 UTC+10:00] [Supreme Court] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh protestors clash with police over alleged child rape

Snippet: Protesters tried to seize a man accused of raping a four-year-old girl who is now undergoing treatment in hospital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354554/bangladesh-protestors-clash-police-over-alleged-child-rape

[2026-05-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Despite blocking Meta’s Manus deal, China says ‘door open’ to foreign tech investment

Snippet: While reaffirming Beijing’s openness, the NDRC also stressed its support for home-grown AI and semiconductor industries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354547/despite-blocking-metas-manus-deal-china-says-door-open-foreign-tech-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [AI start-up Manus] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Despite blocking Meta’s Manus deal, China says ‘door open’ to foreign tech investment

Snippet: While reaffirming Beijing’s openness, the NDRC also stressed its support for home-grown AI and semiconductor industries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354547/despite-blocking-metas-manus-deal-china-says-door-open-foreign-tech-investment

[2026-05-22 20:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Civil servant unions join Starbucks boycott over 'Tank Day' event

Snippet: Civil servant unions have called on their members to boycott Starbucks Korea over a promotional event that evoked painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on the 1980 pro-democracy movement, officials said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743872

[2026-05-22 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Worker confidence hits record low as AI threatens jobs, global report finds

Snippet: At senior management levels, 99% of those surveyed by Mercer thought that incorporating AI would result in at least some staff reductions. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Yuji Murakami)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/worker-confidence-hits-record-low-as-ai-threatens-jobs-global-report-finds

[2026-05-22 20:15 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-pop stars BTS to hold 3 concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium in 2027

Snippet: Boy band will perform on March 4, 6 and 7 as part of their ‘Arirang’ world tour with tickets priced at up to HK$3,299 each

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3354540/k-pop-stars-bts-hold-3-concerts-hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-2027

[2026-05-22 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US Marines test mobile rocket system in Japan in rare live-fire exercise

Snippet: U.S. Marines appear to show the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) mounted on trucks during a media tour after they conducted its live-fire training at Camp Fuji, in Gotemba, southwest of Tokyo, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-marines-japan-pacific-himars-missiles-43ea25e49c7d853b77fe80efecbe8b88

[2026-05-22 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: India faces extreme heat as dead fish wash up in New Delhi

Snippet: Workers and local residents were seen removing fish from the water as temperatures in the capital climbed close to 45 degrees Celsius. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the deaths, but prolonged heat and falling oxygen levels in warm water are often linked to such incidents. The scene highlighted the growing environmental pressure created by repeated heatwaves across northern India.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/22/india-faces-extreme-heat-as-dead-fish-wash-up-in-new-delhi/

[2026-05-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Freed Indonesian on Gaza flotilla tells father of rough treatment by Israeli officials

Snippet: Nine Indonesians were among those detained when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3354548/freed-indonesian-gaza-flotilla-tells-father-rough-treatment-israeli-officials?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Jakarta] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Freed Indonesian on Gaza flotilla tells father of rough treatment by Israeli officials

Snippet: Nine Indonesians were among those detained when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3354548/freed-indonesian-gaza-flotilla-tells-father-rough-treatment-israeli-officials

[2026-05-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, Kazakhstan set to launch food security trade platform in wake of Iran war

Snippet: The agreement highlights Beijing’s push to rewire agricultural supply chains, as it seeks to reduce vulnerability in global markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354530/china-kazakhstan-set-launch-food-security-trade-platform-wake-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Astana] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, Kazakhstan set to launch food security trade platform in wake of Iran war

Snippet: The agreement highlights Beijing’s push to rewire agricultural supply chains, as it seeks to reduce vulnerability in global markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354530/china-kazakhstan-set-launch-food-security-trade-platform-wake-iran-war

[2026-05-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will string of science scandals ruin century-old journal Nature’s reputation in China?

Snippet: Chinese academic watchdogs and online detectives are exposing growing numbers of problematic papers in Nature journals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354318/will-string-science-scandals-ruin-century-old-journal-natures-reputation-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will string of science scandals ruin century-old journal Nature’s reputation in China?

Snippet: Chinese academic watchdogs and online detectives are exposing growing numbers of problematic papers in Nature journals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354318/will-string-science-scandals-ruin-century-old-journal-natures-reputation-china

[2026-05-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New ghostfish specie named after beloved Muppet

Snippet: MARINE biologists have officially documented a new species of ghost pipefish from the coral reefs of the southwest Pacific Ocean, naming the unique creature after a beloved Muppet character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, from Sesame Street.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/22/business/science-technology/new-ghostfish-specie-named-after-beloved-muppet/2350130

[2026-05-22 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China deepens crackdown on cross-border brokerages

Snippet: The Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai: Chinese authorities are clamping down on overseas brokerages. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/china-deepens-crackdown-on-cross-border-brokerages

[2026-05-22 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesian commodity exporters flag myriad hurdles in state monopoly push

Snippet: Tugboats pull barges loaded with coal on the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The government seeks to control exports of coal, palm oil and nickel through a new state body in a push to boost state revenue. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/indonesian-commodity-exporters-flag-myriad-hurdles-in-state-monopoly-push

[2026-05-22 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China regulator punishes brokerages for offering illegal access to overseas stocks

Snippet: CSRC cracks down on three brokerages, as overseas stock demand rises on strong US tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3354543/china-regulator-punishes-brokerages-offering-illegal-access-overseas-stocks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:55 UTC+10:00] [Futu Securities International] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China regulator punishes brokerages for offering illegal access to overseas stocks

Snippet: CSRC cracks down on three brokerages, as overseas stock demand rises on strong US tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3354543/china-regulator-punishes-brokerages-offering-illegal-access-overseas-stocks

[2026-05-22 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Navy signals pause in Taiwan arms sale, drawing swift reaction from Beijing

Snippet: Acting navy secretary suggests US$14 billion weapons deal is on hold, but Taipei says it has ‘no information’ about a freeze

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354539/us-navy-signals-pause-taiwan-arms-sale-drawing-swift-reaction-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:52 UTC+10:00] [Guo Jiakun] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Navy signals pause in Taiwan arms sale, drawing swift reaction from Beijing

Snippet: Acting navy secretary suggests US$14 billion weapons deal is on hold, but Taipei says it has ‘no information’ about a freeze

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354539/us-navy-signals-pause-taiwan-arms-sale-drawing-swift-reaction-beijing

[2026-05-22 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Shenzhen is becoming Asia’s newest culinary hotspot

Snippet: Once infamous as a hub for counterfeit goods and cheap spa treatments, China’s Silicon Valley has matured into a gastronomic destination

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3354537/how-shenzhen-becoming-asias-newest-culinary-hotspot?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:49 UTC+10:00] [Macau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Shenzhen is becoming Asia’s newest culinary hotspot

Snippet: Once infamous as a hub for counterfeit goods and cheap spa treatments, China’s Silicon Valley has matured into a gastronomic destination

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3354537/how-shenzhen-becoming-asias-newest-culinary-hotspot

[2026-05-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong triathletes told to ‘step up’ in Asian Games qualifying hunt in China

Snippet: City squad poised for continental cup leg in Lianyungang, podium finish could seal spot at Games while Olympic points also up for grabs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3354512/hong-kong-triathletes-told-step-asian-games-qualifying-hunt-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Lianyungang Asia Triathlon Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong triathletes told to ‘step up’ in Asian Games qualifying hunt in China

Snippet: City squad poised for continental cup leg in Lianyungang, podium finish could seal spot at Games while Olympic points also up for grabs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3354512/hong-kong-triathletes-told-step-asian-games-qualifying-hunt-china

[2026-05-22 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists amid international outcry | South China Morning Post

Snippet: South Korea accused Israel of ‘going too far’ in detaining two of its nationals who were part of an aid flotilla headed to Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3354529/israel-deports-hundreds-gaza-flotilla-activists-amid-international-outcry

[2026-05-22 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands of Asean’s endangered species face trafficking, consumption threats

Snippet: Tigers, giant catfish, gibbons, pangolins and vultures are among over 4,300 ‘critically endangered’ or ‘endangered’ species in the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3354526/thousands-aseans-endangered-species-face-trafficking-consumption-threats?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:16 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands of Asean’s endangered species face trafficking, consumption threats

Snippet: Tigers, giant catfish, gibbons, pangolins and vultures are among over 4,300 ‘critically endangered’ or ‘endangered’ species in the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3354526/thousands-aseans-endangered-species-face-trafficking-consumption-threats

[2026-05-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI start-up funding triples to US$16b in first quarter amid bets on LLMs, robotics

Snippet: The fundraising boom follows years of state-led efforts to channel capital into strategic sectors such as chips, AI and manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3354502/chinas-ai-start-funding-triples-us16b-first-quarter-amid-bets-llms-robotics?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Star Market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI start-up funding triples to US$16b in first quarter amid bets on LLMs, robotics

Snippet: The fundraising boom follows years of state-led efforts to channel capital into strategic sectors such as chips, AI and manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3354502/chinas-ai-start-funding-triples-us16b-first-quarter-amid-bets-llms-robotics