[2026-05-16 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mindoro, Bulacan trip foes in MPBL

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mindoro and Bulacan bested separate rivals on Friday to gain traction in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Victory Coliseum in San Rafael, Bulacan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/sports/mindoro-bulacan-trip-foes-in-mpbl/2345367

[2026-05-16 11:06 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: president’s China trip was heavy on hype, light on details

Snippet: Trump notably failed to push back on Xi Jinping’s rhetoric over the future of Taiwan – key US politics stories from Friday, 15 May at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/trump-news-at-a-glance-latest-updates-today

[2026-05-16 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Season of strength and unity ends as UST formally closes UAAP Season 88

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A season defined by strength in motion and hope in action came to a fitting close as outgoing host University of Santo Tomas staged a grand and ceremonial closing rites on Friday evening at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in España, Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/sports/season-of-strength-and-unity-ends-as-ust-formally-closes-uaap-season-88/2345366

[2026-05-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China couple make wedding memorable by hosting wrestling match, with loser facing housework

Snippet: Newlyweds opt to put on professional grappling showdown instead of traditional nuptials; guests lap it up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353418/china-couple-make-wedding-memorable-hosting-wrestling-match-loser-facing-housework?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China couple make wedding memorable by hosting wrestling match, with loser facing housework

Snippet: Newlyweds opt to put on professional grappling showdown instead of traditional nuptials; guests lap it up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353418/china-couple-make-wedding-memorable-hosting-wrestling-match-loser-facing-housework

[2026-05-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese create ‘wealthy’ online personas with ‘luxury’ photos that may come with legal risks | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Users post ‘real-life’ pictures of yachts, gourmet meals and luxury cars to boost business profiles, chances of romantic encounters.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3352934/chinese-create-wealthy-online-personas-luxury-photos-may-come-legal-risks

[2026-05-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala set for Strasbourg tilt as French Open buildup intensifies

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala is set to compete in the Internationaux de Strasbourg from May 17 to 23 in France as part of her preparations for the French Open.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/sports/eala-set-for-strasbourg-tilt-as-french-open-buildup-intensifies/2345365

[2026-05-16 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war fallout triggers massive biofuel shift across Asia

Snippet: Asia was first and hardest hit by fossil fuel disruptions caused by the Iran war’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3353785/iran-war-fallout-triggers-massive-biofuel-shift-across-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 10:59 UTC+10:00] [Delhi] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war fallout triggers massive biofuel shift across Asia

Snippet: Asia was first and hardest hit by fossil fuel disruptions caused by the Iran war’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3353785/iran-war-fallout-triggers-massive-biofuel-shift-across-asia

[2026-05-16 10:57 UTC+10:00] [United States International Relations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?

Snippet: How Trump Changed the Way He Talks About China2:23

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010906537/why-were-these-ceos-in-beijing-with-trump.html

[2026-05-16 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump-Xi summit: How the US president's China visit unfolded

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Beijing Capital International Airport aboard Air Force One on May 15. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/trump-xi-summit-how-the-us-president-s-china-visit-unfolded

[2026-05-16 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top N. Korean parliament official meets Vietnam FM in Pyongyang

Snippet: SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- A top official of North Korea's rubber-stamp legislature met Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung for talks in Pyongyang earlier this week, the North's state media reported Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260516000400315

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: India Raises Fuel Prices For The First Time In Four Years

Snippet: Submitted by Irina Slav of OilPrice.com

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/india-raises-fuel-prices-first-time-four-years

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new professional league not a threat to World Snooker Tour, sport’s chiefs say

Snippet: China Billiards Club Professional League starting next week should be viewed more as another pathway into elite ranks than a direct rival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3353723/chinas-new-professional-league-not-threat-world-snooker-tour-sports-chiefs-say?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new professional league not a threat to World Snooker Tour, sport’s chiefs say

Snippet: China Billiards Club Professional League starting next week should be viewed more as another pathway into elite ranks than a direct rival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3353723/chinas-new-professional-league-not-threat-world-snooker-tour-sports-chiefs-say

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond bamboo: Vietnam’s To Lam mounts a diplomacy offensive

Snippet: The security chief turned paramount leader is chasing the markets and capital required to reach high-income status by 2045

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353683/beyond-bamboo-vietnams-lam-mounts-diplomacy-offensive?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond bamboo: Vietnam’s To Lam mounts a diplomacy offensive

Snippet: The security chief turned paramount leader is chasing the markets and capital required to reach high-income status by 2045

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353683/beyond-bamboo-vietnams-lam-mounts-diplomacy-offensive

[2026-05-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] The quiet power of Cebu: The handshake that ASEAN needed

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-quiet-power-cebu-handshake-asean-trilateral-summit-may-2026/

[2026-05-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Can people who protect Bato from ICC warrant be punished?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/punishments-people-protecting-bato-dela-rosa-icc-warrant/

[2026-05-16 09:42 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Five Italian divers killed in cave accident in the Maldives

Snippet: Male, Maldives: A high-risk operation to recover the bodies of four Italian divers from deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives has been suspended after rough seas repeatedly hampered efforts.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/five-italian-divers-killed-in-cave-accident-in-the-maldives-20260516-p5zxoo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 09:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Footloose in Luang Prabang: Two days in the heart of Laos

Snippet: LUANG PRABANG, Laos -- Rising from a narrow peninsula at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, Luang Prabang is one of Southeast Asia's most romantic cities. Walkable and virtually traffic-free, imbued with old temples and colonial-era French architecture, the city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for more than 30 years.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/life/destinations/footloose-in-luang-prabang-two-days-in-the-heart-of-laos

[2026-05-16 09:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy

Snippet: Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stage

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/16/trumps-lack-of-focus-on-human-rights-in-china-is-big-departure-for-us-diplomacy

[2026-05-16 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US eyes Guyana's bauxite for new business opportunities

Snippet: Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg speaks at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/guyana-bauxite-us-visit-jacob-helberg-438dfbbfc1d699554c8d0f7f2db95ed5

[2026-05-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump: Xi ‘surprised’ by America’s AI advances, US ‘substantially ahead’ of China

Snippet: President Trump claimed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping told him he was “surprised” by US advancements in artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/us-news/trump-xi-surprised-by-americas-ai-advances-us-substantially-ahead-of-china/

[2026-05-16 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump dice que China acordó comprar 200 aviones Boeing y mostró interés en adquirir hasta 750

Snippet: El fabricante de aviones Boeing realizará su primera venta a gran escala a China en casi una década, con un pedido de 200 aeronaves, aseguró el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump el viernes mientras regresaba de una cumbre con su homólogo chino Xi Jinping.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/boeing-trump-aviones-china-venta-74f30843b42c8a39d9a3a4844a5c77ed

[2026-05-16 09:01 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Where is Dela Rosa? Philippine senator outmanoeuvres president in evading arrest

Snippet: Chaotic week in which enforcer of ‘war on drugs’ flees senate building leaves government looking ‘incompetent’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/16/dela-rosa-week-chaos-philippines

[2026-05-16 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI-enabled robots set to transform global playing field

Snippet: Chinese companies’ proven capability in making affordable, high-quality robotics is poised to be an engine of growth for the future

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3353651/chinas-ai-enabled-robots-set-transform-global-playing-field?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 08:45 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI-enabled robots set to transform global playing field

Snippet: Chinese companies’ proven capability in making affordable, high-quality robotics is poised to be an engine of growth for the future

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3353651/chinas-ai-enabled-robots-set-transform-global-playing-field

[2026-05-16 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Is the US-China rivalry over?

Snippet: Sat 16 May 2026 at 8:13am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/us-donald-trump-china-xi-jinping-end-unipolar-age-beijing/106687004

[2026-05-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?

Snippet: The US delegation went to Beijing looking for deals, but a ‘super cycle’ of capital expenditures across Asia is already fuelling enormous growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3353399/trump-and-his-ceos-want-chinas-business-has-asia-moved?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?

Snippet: The US delegation went to Beijing looking for deals, but a ‘super cycle’ of capital expenditures across Asia is already fuelling enormous growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3353399/trump-and-his-ceos-want-chinas-business-has-asia-moved

[2026-05-16 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda taps ace engineer to lead transformation after EV strategy pause

Snippet: Mahito Shikama, a star engineer and Managing Officer at Honda R&D, is set to become corporate transformation officer at Honda Motor this summer. (Photo by Takuya Fujisawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/honda-taps-ace-engineer-to-lead-transformation-after-ev-strategy-pause

[2026-05-16 07:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump's soft stance during China visit alarms Taiwan and its US supporters

Snippet: Donald Trump has alarmed Taiwan and its supporters in Washington by appearing to side with China over its own independence.Wrapping up his two-day summit in Beijing, Trump was asked by reporters whether he would support Taiwan declaring independence from China."On Taiwan, (Xi) does not want to see a fight for independence because that would be a very strong confrontation, and I heard it out," Trump said.READ MORE: Troubling conspiracy theories in Donald Trump's late night Truth Social spreeDonald Trump and

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-china-warning-taiwan-warning-beijing-xi-jinping-world-news/af84902a-4097-4da8-a4af-1074d8bd66fb

[2026-05-16 07:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump wraps up China trip hoping to form stronger bond with the nation

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-wraps-up-china-trip-hoping-to-form-stronger-bond-with-the-nation-20260516-p5zxof.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BOJ tapering plans face scrutiny from Takaichi's economic advisers

Snippet: The Bank of Japan began tapering bond purchases in August 2024. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/boj-tapering-plans-face-scrutiny-from-takaichi-s-economic-advisers

[2026-05-16 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline to serve Asia markets

Snippet: Expanding energy exports is part of PM Carney’s strategy to reduce reliance on the US under Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3353780/canada-takes-key-step-towards-new-oil-pipeline-serve-asia-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 07:24 UTC+10:00] [Pacific Coast] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline to serve Asia markets

Snippet: Expanding energy exports is part of PM Carney’s strategy to reduce reliance on the US under Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3353780/canada-takes-key-step-towards-new-oil-pipeline-serve-asia-markets

[2026-05-16 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: India's Trade Deficit Surges As Energy Import Prices Soar

Snippet: India's trade deficit soared in April by more than analysts expected, as the surge in oil and gas prices hiked the Indian energy import bill.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/indias-trade-deficit-surges-energy-import-prices-soar

[2026-05-16 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: No major breakthroughs as Trump leaves Beijing

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/us-donald-trump-leaves-beijing-china-no-breakthroughs-iran-war/106687552

[2026-05-16 07:05 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Visita à China expõe limitações de Trump com Irã e Taiwan

Snippet: A cúpula de alto nível em Pequim entre Donald Trump e Xi Jinping terminou, nesta sexta-feira (15/05), com declarações bombásticas e positivas – especialmente da Casa Branca, que chamou o presidente dos EUA de "o principal negociador". No entanto, poucas informações foram divulgadas sobre acordos concretos entre as duas superpotências rivais.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/visita-%C3%A0-china-exp%C3%B5e-limita%C3%A7%C3%B5es-de-trump-com-ir%C3%A3-e-taiwan/a-77177905

[2026-05-16 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan oil wholesalers use ship-to-ship transfers to receive Middle East crude

Snippet: A Taiyo Oil tanker that arrived in Japan in March, having taken on Middle Eastern oil off the coast of Malaysia. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japan-oil-wholesalers-use-ship-to-ship-transfers-to-receive-middle-east-crude

[2026-05-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia goes Hollywood with Gold Coast film production boom

Snippet: Australia's Gold Coast, once better known for its beaches, is making waves in the global film industry, backed by government grants and a growing reservoir of production talent.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia/australia-goes-hollywood-with-gold-coast-film-production-boom

[2026-05-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan casts long shadow over Trump’s summit with Xi

Snippet: Beijing signals Taiwan will shape broader ties with Washington as Trump weighs future arms sales to the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3353779/taiwan-casts-long-shadow-over-trumps-summit-xi?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan casts long shadow over Trump’s summit with Xi

Snippet: Beijing signals Taiwan will shape broader ties with Washington as Trump weighs future arms sales to the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3353779/taiwan-casts-long-shadow-over-trumps-summit-xi

[2026-05-16 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: What did Trump and Xi achieve in Beijing?

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, was heavy on pomp, praise, and promises. But what did both leaders walk away with after the superpower summit in Beijing?

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640055-xi-trump-results-summit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-16 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: What did Trump and Xi achieve in Beijing?

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, was heavy on pomp, praise, and promises. But what did both leaders walk away with after the superpower summit in Beijing?

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640055-xi-trump-results-summit/

[2026-05-16 06:13 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Rearming Japan: Ambition, constraints, and limits

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/rearming-japan-ambition-constraints-and-limits/

[2026-05-16 06:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy

Snippet: NEW DELHI — India raised fuel prices by 3 rupees ($0.03) per liter Friday as the government moved to offset losses due to higher global oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/news/world/india-raises-fuel-prices-as-global-energy-crisis-adds-pressure-on-economy/2345285

[2026-05-16 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump-Xi summit more symbol than substance, political experts say

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/trump-xi-summit-more-symbol-than-substance-political-experts-say

[2026-05-16 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: UCLA at Washington — BTN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-1d3fad4ad6d02270ba5c4f51d17fb8b0