[2026-05-21 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan-based singer Emma Cordero to be honored in Hollywood

Snippet: Japan-based singer Emma Cordero is set to receive two international recognitions at the 9th Edition of the Amerika Prestige Awards in Hollywood, California on May 23.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/japan-based-singer-emma-cordero-to-be-honored-in-hollywood/2347958

[2026-05-21 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH national finals for Eurovision Asia confirmed

Snippet: The Philippine national selections for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest Asia have been announced later this year, according to executives of the network responsible for the country’s first entrant.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/ph-national-finals-for-eurovision-asia-confirmed/2347957

[2026-05-21 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

Snippet: A women's football match between teams from North and South Korea marked the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border since 2018.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clypmgl80z7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-21 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's NTN to mass-produce EV bearings in China

Snippet: Insulated EV bearings are designed to protect from damage caused by electric currents. (Source photos by NTN, China Daily via Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-ntn-to-mass-produce-ev-bearings-in-china

[2026-05-21 01:39 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec readies 9,000 PNP personnel for electoral board duties

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will train 9,000 personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to serve as contingent electoral board members for the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections in September this year, its chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475722/comelec-readies-9000-pnp-personnel-for-electoral-board-duties/

[2026-05-21 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Substance for Putin, ‘face’ for Trump: China, Russia deepen alliance to counter US

Snippet: Signing of over 40 agreements during Beijing summit between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin cements ‘historical peak’ in China-Russia ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354282/substance-putin-face-trump-china-russia-deepen-alliance-counter-us?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 01:34 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Substance for Putin, ‘face’ for Trump: China, Russia deepen alliance to counter US

Snippet: Signing of over 40 agreements during Beijing summit between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin cements ‘historical peak’ in China-Russia ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354282/substance-putin-face-trump-china-russia-deepen-alliance-counter-us

[2026-05-21 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump investment comes as Kura Sushi pursues US expansion

Snippet: The Kura Sushi location in the Mall of America in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The company is focusing on expanding in North America. (Kura Sushi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/trump-investment-comes-as-kura-sushi-pursues-us-expansion

[2026-05-21 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Shanghai restaurant knife attack injures 2 Japanese citizens and a Chinese national

Snippet: BEIJING — A knife attack at a restaurant in Shanghai on Tuesday injured three people, including two Japanese citizens and a Chinese national, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, calling it an isolated case.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/world/shanghai-restaurant-knife-attack-injures-2-japanese-citizens-and-a-chinese-national/2348510

[2026-05-21 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ROS nips Ginebra in thrilling Game 1 ending

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine leaned on the endgame heroics of Jaylen Johnson, Jhonard Clarito and Adrian Nocum to scraped past Barangay Ginebra, 115-111 to take Game 1 of their PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup semifinal series at the jampacked Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/sports/ros-nips-ginebra-in-thrilling-game-1-ending/2348504

[2026-05-21 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand to shrink visa-free stays to 30 days, citing abuse

Snippet: Passengers walk through Suvarnabhumi Airport, which serves the Bangkok area. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/thailand-to-shrink-visa-free-stays-to-30-days-citing-abuse

[2026-05-21 01:15 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Bond tremors from Washington to London to Tokyo upend Asia

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/bond-tremors-from-washington-to-london-to-tokyo-upend-asia/

[2026-05-21 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NGCP extends Yellow Alert for Visayas grid

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Wednesday, May 20, extended the Yellow Alert of the Visayas electricity grid as some power plants continue to remain offline.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/business/top-business/ngcp-extends-yellow-alert-for-visayas-grid/2348496

[2026-05-21 01:08 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec eyes proclaiming all BARMM poll winners 2 days after elections

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting to proclaim all winners of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections within two days after the elections, its chair, George Erwin Garcia said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475718/comelec-eyes-proclaiming-all-barmm-poll-winners-2-days-after-elections/

[2026-05-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Indefensible’: alleged child abuse survivor takes on Albanese government over $2.5bn Nauru deal

Snippet: Lawyers of Hazara man who was allegedly sexually abused by carer launch bid to prevent imminent deportation to Pacific island

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/21/indefensible-alleged-child-abuse-survivor-takes-on-albanese-government-over-25bn-nauru-deal

[2026-05-21 00:46 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A Beijing guard of honour and a child eyes Trump: photos of the day – Wednesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenSan Diego, US People attend a vigil in a park the day after a fatal mosque shooting in southern CaliforniaPhotograph: Daniel Cole/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenKonotop, Ukraine A rescue worker clears debris from a damaged residential building after Russia carried out a large overnight attack in the Sumy regionPhotograph: State Emergency Service of Ukraine/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBureij, GazaA Palestinian man hold his head after an Israeli strike on a house in a refugee camp.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/may/20/peoples-liberation-army-and-putin-in-beijing-photos-of-the-day-wednesday

[2026-05-21 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Chinese President Xi likely to visit N. Korea as early as next week: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will likely visit North Korea as early as next week, sources said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520013200320

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran adapts as Gulf economies and Asia bear cost of Strait of Hormuz blockade

Snippet: At the end of April, US President Donald Trump predicted that Iran was days away from its oil fields and infrastructure "exploding", crediting a US blockade on Iranian port.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-adapts-gulf-economies-and-asia-bear-cost-strait-hormuz-blockade

[2026-05-21 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran adapts as Gulf economies and Asia bear cost of Strait of Hormuz blockade

Snippet: At the end of April, US President Donald Trump predicted that Iran was days away from its oil fields and infrastructure "exploding", crediting a US blockade on Iranian port.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-adapts-gulf-economies-and-asia-bear-cost-strait-hormuz-blockade

[2026-05-21 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sandro Marcos pushes mental health voucher system for low, middle income Filipinos

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos filed a bill creating a voucher system to help low- and middle-income Filipinos access mental health services.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/national/sandro-marcos-pushes-mental-health-voucher-system-for-low-middle-income-filipinos/2348379

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Xi Warns US Against New Iran Strikes, Denounces 'Law Of The Jungle', As Putin Talks Energy Leverage In Beijing Summit

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit on Wednesday, just days after wrapping up closely watched talks with Trump, which by all accounts failed to produce any Washington-Beijing breakthroughs.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/xi-warns-us-against-new-iran-strikes-denounces-law-jungle-putin-talks-energy-leverage

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability

Snippet: Days after Xi-Trump talks, Beijing and Moscow slam Washington’s military provocations and its plans for missile defence system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354271/china-and-russia-warn-us-golden-dome-poses-clear-threat-stability?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability

Snippet: Days after Xi-Trump talks, Beijing and Moscow slam Washington’s military provocations and its plans for missile defence system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354271/china-and-russia-warn-us-golden-dome-poses-clear-threat-stability

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour, as Korea Open cuts planned US$500,000 prize money boost

Snippet: Move comes after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announces it will stop bankrolling breakaway golf circuit after the 2026 season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3354249/liv-cash-crunch-hits-asian-tour-korea-open-cuts-planned-us500000-prize-money-boost?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Morocco] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour, as Korea Open cuts planned US$500,000 prize money boost

Snippet: Move comes after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announces it will stop bankrolling breakaway golf circuit after the 2026 season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3354249/liv-cash-crunch-hits-asian-tour-korea-open-cuts-planned-us500000-prize-money-boost

[2026-05-20 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit

Snippet: Putin-Xi meeting shows China-Russia alliance ‘makes absolute sense’, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/20/multipolar-world-what-xi-and-putin-announced-after-beijing-summit

[2026-05-20 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Inter-Korean women's football showdown lives up to hype with thrilling battle

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 20 (Yonhap) -- One side established control early but the other side pushed back before landing the knockout blow.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520013100315

[2026-05-20 23:48 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SC denies Bato’s TRO request on ICC warrant | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/may-20-2026/

[2026-05-20 23:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Same but different: how Xi and China welcomed Trump and Putin

Snippet: Choreography of back-to-back visits appeared deliberately mirrored but China made sure the differences were noticed

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/how-xi-jinping-china-welcomed-donald-trump-vladimir-putin

[2026-05-20 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korean club coach appreciates S. Koreans' passion for football

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 20 (Yonhap) -- With a supportive South Korean crowd behind them, Naegohyang Women's FC of North Korea rallied past Suwon FC Women of South Korea 2-1 at the top Asian women's club football tournament just south of Seoul on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520012900315

[2026-05-20 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Corporate billionaires are China’s latest live-streaming influencers | South China Morning Post

Snippet: EV executives such as Xiaomi’s Lei Jun and NIO’s William Li have live-streamed themselves on road trips featuring their brands’ vehicles.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3354275/corporate-billionaires-are-chinas-latest-live-streaming-influencers

[2026-05-20 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House bill allowing faster gov't response vs fuel-driven inflation hurdles 2nd reading

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading the proposed Kalinga Act, which seeks to enable a faster government response to fuel-driven inflation and other economic shocks.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/national/house-bill-allowing-faster-govt-response-vs-fuel-driven-inflation-hurdles-2nd-reading/2348301

[2026-05-20 23:26 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: House OKs bill declaring national polls as non-working holiday

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill declaring national election days as a regular non-working holiday, aimed at allowing voters to cast ballots without sacrificing a day’s wage.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475712/house-oks-bill-declaring-national-polls-as-non-working-holiday/

[2026-05-20 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s AI-job cuts debate flares over ‘lower-value human capital’ remark

Snippet: Economists say the challenge faced by Singapore is whether AI training can keep pace with job losses and work redesign

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3354274/singapore-ai-job-cuts-debate-flares-over-lower-value-human-capital-remark?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 23:21 UTC+10:00] [Halimah Yacob] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s AI-job cuts debate flares over ‘lower-value human capital’ remark

Snippet: Economists say the challenge faced by Singapore is whether AI training can keep pace with job losses and work redesign

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3354274/singapore-ai-job-cuts-debate-flares-over-lower-value-human-capital-remark

[2026-05-20 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Robredo envisions Naga as a pilot city in health initiatives

Snippet: NAGA, Philippines — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo hopes to lead by making the city a model for other local government units (LGUs) across the country to follow in addressing public health gaps.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/robredo-envisions-naga-as-a-pilot-city-in-health-initiatives/2348258

[2026-05-20 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean club coach 'felt hurt' by pro-N. Korean crowd at home stadium during historic football match

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Suwon FC Women played in their own backyard just south of Seoul as they hosted North Korean club Naegohyang Women's FC at the top Asian women's club football tournament Wednesday night.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520012800315

[2026-05-20 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping praise high-level ties, growing energy trade at Beijing meeting days after Trump’s visit

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/world-news/putin-and-xi-praise-their-high-level-ties-and-growing-energy-trade-as-they-meet-in-beijing-days-after-trumps-visit/

[2026-05-20 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Soaked but undeterred, fans see hope in rare inter-Korean match

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Undeterred despite a relentless downpour, spectators wrapped in raincoats took their seats at an open-air stadium in Suwon, 30 kilometers south of Seoul, on Wednesday. Yellow banners reading "Cheer up, we are here to support you" rippled in the wet air and fans waved two flags -- one for each side.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520012700315

[2026-05-20 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Starbucks Korea boss loses job after ‘Tank Day’ promotion misfires | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Sohn Jeong-hyun was fired after the campaign caused public outrage for evoking painful memories of the Gwangju Uprising.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3354272/starbucks-korea-boss-loses-job-after-tank-day-promotion-misfires

[2026-05-20 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: TNT draws 1st blood, subdues Meralco

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TNT catches fire in the fourth quarter en route to beating Meralco, 94-89 to draw first blood in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup best-of-seven semifinal series on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/sports/tnt-draws-1st-blood-subdues-meralco/2348237

[2026-05-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SMILE in space: China, EU joint planet defence satellite defies earthly tensions

Snippet: Launch of satellite to study Earth’s magnetic shield hailed by lead scientists as result of ‘true 50/50 collaboration’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354263/smile-space-china-eu-joint-planet-defence-satellite-defies-earthly-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SMILE in space: China, EU joint planet defence satellite defies earthly tensions

Snippet: Launch of satellite to study Earth’s magnetic shield hailed by lead scientists as result of ‘true 50/50 collaboration’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354263/smile-space-china-eu-joint-planet-defence-satellite-defies-earthly-tensions

[2026-05-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US on nuclear, security issues

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/world/asia-pacific/xi-putin-unite-criticism-united-states-nuclear-security-issues/

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

Source: AP News

Title: North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea (AP) — Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare soccer match between the divided countries Wednesday as Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated host Suwon 2-1 against the backdrop of political tensions.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-south-korea-soccer-afc-naegohyang-61ec0fe71f94e0144b1e8901fb2a2cf3

[2026-05-20 22:50 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korean women win rare match in South to reach Asian Champions League final

Snippet: Naegohyang come from behind to defeat home team Suwon in a hard-fought semi-final played in a fair spirit, will stay on for Saturday’s final

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3354269/north-korean-women-win-rare-match-south-reach-asian-champions-league-final

[2026-05-20 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Trump’s face is popping up on Indian autorickshaws

Snippet: Washington is seeking to stabilise relations with Delhi after ties soured over Trump’s hefty tariffs on Indian exports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354268/why-trumps-face-popping-indian-autorickshaws?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 22:48 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Trump’s face is popping up on Indian autorickshaws

Snippet: Washington is seeking to stabilise relations with Delhi after ties soured over Trump’s hefty tariffs on Indian exports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354268/why-trumps-face-popping-indian-autorickshaws

[2026-05-20 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: Did Trump and Putin get the same treatment in China?

Snippet: China's President Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin with a lavish ceremony in Beijing complete with national flags, a marching band and cheering children.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ce8prm60yx0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US and China must talk to manage dangers of AI contest in a nuclear age

Snippet: The coexistence of the nuclear age with the AI age is a cocktail for unprecedented existential danger. Engagement, not decoupling, is needed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3354110/us-and-china-must-talk-manage-dangers-ai-contest-nuclear-age