[2026-05-13 23:59 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gunshots fired during Senate lockdown; officials say no arrest yet for Bato

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/gunshots-fired-senate-lockdown-no-arrest-bato-dela-rosa-may-13-2026/

[2026-05-13 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese tech giant Alibaba posts profit drop amid AI drive

Snippet: BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Wednesday that net profit dropped by nearly a fifth during its most recent fiscal year, weighed by challenges in the domestic economy and an expensive push into artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/news/world/chinese-tech-giant-alibaba-posts-profit-drop-amid-ai-drive/2343056

[2026-05-13 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: FM Cho Hyun hosts Chinese, Japanese ambassadors to boost trilateral cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with top diplomatic envoys from China and Japan to seek closer trilateral cooperation, the ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513012900315

[2026-05-13 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping

Snippet: US President Donald Trump descended the steps of Air Force One in Beijing on Wednesday evening, greeted with pomp and pageantry ahead of a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1w28qw1e0xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan suspends rugby coach Eddie Jones for 4 games for verbally abusing match officials

Snippet: Japan’s coach Eddie Jones watches his team warming up before the start of the rugby union Nations Series match between Ireland and Japan in Dublin, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 . (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eddie-jones-japan-suspended-f46c5952e270922955b11256fc17511b

[2026-05-13 23:45 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump claims key topic off agenda as 'two superpowers' meet in Beijing

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-china-visit-us-president-lands-in-beijing-ahead-of-talks-with-chinese-president-xi-jinping/87c38c9a-f0b3-4e5e-aeed-1023422a4b0f

[2026-05-13 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace to Dela Rosa: Marcos fair, grant legal protection regardless of political color

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would remain fair and would provide all legal rights and remedies to any Filipino regardless of his political affiliation, Malacañang told Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, following his appeal for protection against an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/news/palace-to-dela-rosa-marcos-fair-grant-legal-protection-regardless-of-political-color/2342988

[2026-05-13 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Says 'Open Up China' Before Landing In Beijing For Pomp-Filled Red Carpet Airport Welcome

Snippet: President Trump and his Air Force One entourage have arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, greeted by a lavish red carpet welcome. The American president was received by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, China’s ambassador to Washington Xie Feng, Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxuong, and US envoy to Beijing David Perdue.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-says-open-china-landing-beijing-pomp-filled-red-carpet-airport-welcome

[2026-05-13 23:34 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Beefeaters on patrol and Trump in China: photos of the day – Wednesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenBeijing, ChinaDonald Trump disembarks from Air Force One as he arrives for his state visit to China, his first in 10 years. The Iran war, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to dominate the US president’s talks with Chinese leadersPhotograph: Evan Vucci/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenFátima, PortugalThe statue of Our Lady of Fátima is carried through the crowd during the procession of candles, the highlight of celebrations at the Catholic shrinePhotograph: Armando França/APShareView image in fullscreenReggio Emilia,

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/may/13/beefeaters-london-trump-china-photos-of-the-day-wednesday

[2026-05-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones suspended for abusing officials, will miss Hong Kong matches

Snippet: Ex-Wallabies coach apologises after being banned for four games and has salary cut following incident on Australian tour with under-23 team

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/international-rugby/article/3353467/japan-rugby-coach-eddie-jones-suspended-abusing-officials-will-miss-hong-kong-matches?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones suspended for abusing officials, will miss Hong Kong matches

Snippet: Ex-Wallabies coach apologises after being banned for four games and has salary cut following incident on Australian tour with under-23 team

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/international-rugby/article/3353467/japan-rugby-coach-eddie-jones-suspended-abusing-officials-will-miss-hong-kong-matches

[2026-05-13 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Torre says Bato’s arrest ‘law enforcement,’ not ‘revenge; video release ‘unfortunate’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and now Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) general manager Nicolas Torre III believes the attempted arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, his former boss, was in no way an act of political “revenge” but a simple matter of “law enforcement.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/news/torre-says-batos-arrest-law-enforcement-not-revenge-video-release-unfortunate/2342976

[2026-05-13 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Security were given bulletproof vests inside Senate

Snippet: Several personnel, soldiers, and media reporters were gathered safely in one area inside the Senate of the Philippines after gunshots were heard inside the building.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/videos/watch-security-were-given-bulletproof-vests-inside-senate/2342918

[2026-05-13 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House sends articles of impeachment vs VP Duterte to Senate

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives sent the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate on Wednesday night.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/news/house-sends-articles-of-impeachment-vs-vp-duterte-to-senate/2342916

[2026-05-13 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AirAsia pilot pulls off advanced sideways landing in high winds | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The pilot used a ‘crabbing’ manoeuvre to land the plane safely despite strong winds at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3353465/airasia-pilot-pulls-advanced-sideways-landing-high-winds

[2026-05-13 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 3-4, 6) By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513012352315

[2026-05-13 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Malaysia says it can do little to stop Iranian-linked oil transfers near its water

Snippet: This handout photo from United Against Nuclear Iran shows two oil tankers making a ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil in the Eastern Outer Port Limits (EOPL), 70 kilometers off Malaysia’s coast in international waters on 28 July 2025. (Charlie Brown/United Against Nuclear Iran via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/malaysia-iran-us-oil-tanker-indonesia-sanctions-9ff1366964afc110afe07b93e9475b18

[2026-05-13 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: What to know as Trump visits Xi in China

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing on the first trip to China by an American leader since in his own previous visit, during his first term in 2017.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv2n7l1z14o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indian jewelers brace for 10% sales dip as gold tariffs nearly triple

Snippet: A saleswoman shows off gold necklaces inside a jewelry store in Kolkata on Jan. 28. Dealers are reeling now that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Indians to curtail purchases of the precious metal.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/indian-jewelers-brace-for-10-sales-dip-as-gold-tariffs-nearly-triple

[2026-05-13 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Xi will play nice with Trump at the Beijing summit – but will he play ball? | The National

Snippet: There will be plenty on the agenda as US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, meet in Beijing: AI, trade, Taiwan and the ongoing crisis in the Gulf, to start with.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/13/us-china-donald-trump-xi-jinping-iran-israel-gulf-asia-security/

[2026-05-13 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump arrives in Beijing with CEOs ahead of Xi meetings

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a highly anticipated presidential summit with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/trump-china-xi-beijing-meeting-ceos.html

[2026-05-13 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS photo, more info in paras 3, 17) By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513012351315

[2026-05-13 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Founder of Indonesia's Gojek faces 18 years for alleged Chromebook graft

Snippet: Nadiem Makarim, a former Indonesian education minister and co-founder of the country's ride-hailing giant Gojek, faces 18 years in prison for alleged graft in the procurement of Google Chromebook laptops for remote schools. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/founder-of-indonesia-s-gojek-faces-18-years-for-alleged-chromebook-graft

[2026-05-13 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump meets Xi in China, Denver airport death raises safety questions

Snippet: Breaking News

Read full article: https://nypost.com/video/trump-meets-xi-in-china-denver-airport-death-raises-safety-questions/

[2026-05-13 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: TNT outlasts top seed NLEX, forces KO game

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bol Bol sank three of his four foul shots inside the last 1:08 to lift eighth seed TNT to a pulsating 96-93 win against NLEX, forcing a do-or-die game in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal match on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/sports/tnt-outlasts-top-seed-nlex-forces-ko-game/2342861

[2026-05-13 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate

Snippet: Watch a live view from the Senate in the Philippines after gunshots were heard.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-gunfire-senate-dela-rosa-icc-fdaeba231d80a51f191b06ce25057f40

[2026-05-13 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Gunshots hear inside the Senate

Snippet: Panic at the hallways as gunshots were heard inside the Senate of the Philippines. Police personnel from the Philippine National Police National Capital Region Police Office and Senate security immediately formed defensive lines and tightened security as tensions escalated in and outside the compound amid issues surrounding the ICC arrest warrant against Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/videos/watch-gunshots-hear-inside-the-senate/2342862

[2026-05-13 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Asia must make water a top priority

Snippet: Regional governments should stop blaming shortages on the failure of treaties, diverting attention from much-needed internal reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3353157/south-asia-must-make-water-top-priority?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Bangladesh] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Asia must make water a top priority

Snippet: Regional governments should stop blaming shortages on the failure of treaties, diverting attention from much-needed internal reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3353157/south-asia-must-make-water-top-priority

[2026-05-13 22:23 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gunshots in Philippines senate where senator is holed up to evade arrest

Snippet: Ronald dela Rosa, accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court, in standoff with authorities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/13/gunshots-philippines-senate-senator-ronald-dela-rosa

[2026-05-13 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate

Snippet: Chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3353460/gunshots-fired-chaos-erupts-philippine-senate?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 22:21 UTC+10:00] [International Criminal Court] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate

Snippet: Chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3353460/gunshots-fired-chaos-erupts-philippine-senate

[2026-05-13 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump gets red-carpet welcome after he lands in Beijing for closely watched summit with Xi Jinping

Snippet: BEIJING — President Trump touched down in China’s capital Wednesday evening ahead of a crucial summit with Xi Jinping, after promising to call on the Asian power to “open up” to American business.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/us-news/trump-gets-red-carpet-welcome-after-he-lands-in-beijing-for-closely-watched-summit-with-xi-jinping/

[2026-05-13 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nissan expects first net profit for three years in FY26

Snippet: Nissan Motor is beginning to see results from Re:Nissan, the restructuring plan Ivan Espinosa, the president and CEO appointed last year, is implementing. (Photo by Marina Inoue)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/nissan-expects-first-net-profit-for-three-years-in-fy26

[2026-05-13 22:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Innovation shifts to black on stronger refiner margins

Snippet: SK Innovation Co., South Korea's leading refiner, on Wednesday said it swung to the black in the first quarter on inventory-related gains, led by higher oil prices and improved refining margins amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10737402

[2026-05-13 22:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KEPCO Q1 net profit up 6.7 pct on cost-saving efforts

Snippet: The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said Wednesday its net income rose more than 6 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, despite a limited increase in sales, thanks to its cost-saving efforts under an emergency management mode.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10737401

[2026-05-13 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Shots fired in Philippine senate as ICC seeks to arrest ex-police chief

Snippet: Military personnel enter the senate building where Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa has been under protective custody since Monday. (REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/shots-fired-in-philippines-senate/106677018

[2026-05-13 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan coach Jones suspended for four games

Snippet: Jones' Japan side have been drawn in a pool with France, United States and Samoa for next year's Rugby World Cup

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c74d150vqj0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war pushes Asia’s Gulf migrants to use stablecoins for remittances

Snippet: The risk of sanctions has fuelled concerns that monetary transfers from migrant workers via banks or other operators could be disrupted

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353456/iran-war-pushes-asias-gulf-migrants-use-stablecoins-remittances?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Asian migrant workers] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war pushes Asia’s Gulf migrants to use stablecoins for remittances

Snippet: The risk of sanctions has fuelled concerns that monetary transfers from migrant workers via banks or other operators could be disrupted

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353456/iran-war-pushes-asias-gulf-migrants-use-stablecoins-remittances

[2026-05-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netherlands protests US proposal to further bar chip giant ASML from China market

Snippet: While the chipmaking-gear giant is already banned from selling advanced kit to China, new rule would make low-end products off-limits too

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353452/netherlands-protests-us-proposal-further-bar-chip-giant-asml-china-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [ASML] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netherlands protests US proposal to further bar chip giant ASML from China market

Snippet: While the chipmaking-gear giant is already banned from selling advanced kit to China, new rule would make low-end products off-limits too

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353452/netherlands-protests-us-proposal-further-bar-chip-giant-asml-china-market

[2026-05-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cricket bowls over curious fans as Japan warms up to host Asian Games with minnows event

Snippet: Japanese sports fans are likely to be stumped by the sport, but a purpose-built ground will now help them welcome star teams India, Pakistan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3353411/cricket-bowls-over-curious-fans-japan-warms-host-asian-games-minnows-event?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Naoki Alex Miyaji] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cricket bowls over curious fans as Japan warms up to host Asian Games with minnows event

Snippet: Japanese sports fans are likely to be stumped by the sport, but a purpose-built ground will now help them welcome star teams India, Pakistan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3353411/cricket-bowls-over-curious-fans-japan-warms-host-asian-games-minnows-event

[2026-05-13 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures, Yields And Oil All Rise As Trump Arrives In China

Snippet: US equity futures are up (alongside oil and yields, go figure), reversing yesterday's modest losses, as optimism around the earnings potential of AI outweighs concerns over hot inflation readings bringing dip buyers back to drive tech stocks higher, with traders betting that the tech rally has further room to run while also hoping on good news from the Trump-Xi summit set to start today in Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-yields-and-oil-all-rise-trump-arrives-china

[2026-05-13 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics

Snippet: BEIJING, May 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a much-anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where the leaders are expected to discuss an array of knotty issues, including trade, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Taiwan.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513012300315

[2026-05-13 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump-Xi summit live: US president arrives in Beijing

Snippet: U.S. and Chinese flags flutter next to the portrait of late Chairman Mao Zedong at Beijing's Tiananmen Square on May 13, marking President Donald Trump's visit.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/trump-xi-summit-live-us-president-arrives-in-beijing

[2026-05-13 21:50 UTC+10:00] [Japan rugby union team] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan ban head coach Eddie Jones for four games after ‘verbal abuse’ on Australia tour

Snippet: Jones will miss Japan’s Nations Championship opener

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/13/japan-rugby-union-coach-eddie-jones-four-game-ban-verbal-abuse-australia-tour

[2026-05-13 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Canada charts new course with Gulf partners beyond traditional western allies | The National

Snippet: Canada is looking to build alliances with nations outside traditional partnerships – including the UAE – as global powers such as the US and China chart their own course, its Minister of National Defence has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/13/canada-charts-new-course-with-gulf-partners-beyond-traditional-western-allies/

[2026-05-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How US statecraft has stymied China — and won Trump summit leverage

Snippet: In the past, the notion of “peace through strength” was read as a military proposition: Assemble enough force, and adversaries will stand down.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/opinion/how-us-statecraft-stymied-china-giving-trump-summit-leverage/