[2026-05-09 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S. sign MOU to advance shipbuilding cooperation

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 10-11)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260509000552315

[2026-05-09 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'Huawei Inside' and everywhere at China's auto show

Snippet: Huawei stores sell vehicles along with smartphones. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/huawei-inside-and-everywhere-at-china-s-auto-show

[2026-05-09 09:05 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Rising bear encounters test Japan’s approach to wildlife management

Snippet: Kitami, Hokkaido – A rise in bear encounters across Japan is forcing officials to confront a difficult question: how to manage wildlife in a country where people and predators increasingly share the same space.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/09/wildlife/bears-hokkaido-karuizawa-countermeasures-attacks/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a China-backed highway may turn landlocked Laos into a trade gateway

Snippet: The project is part of wider efforts to build overland trade corridors linking southern China with the Mekong region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352896/how-china-backed-highway-may-turn-landlocked-laos-trade-gateway?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a China-backed highway may turn landlocked Laos into a trade gateway

Snippet: The project is part of wider efforts to build overland trade corridors linking southern China with the Mekong region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352896/how-china-backed-highway-may-turn-landlocked-laos-trade-gateway

[2026-05-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: In Japan, ‘moms pull weight in ways that are superhuman’

Snippet: Soon after enrolling her daughter in hoikuen (daycare) during a summer stay in Tokyo, Lisa Katayama noticed her 4-year-old adopting a new sense of self-sufficiency at home: She began folding her clothes before putting them away, finished most of the food on her plate and used just the right amount of soap when washing her hands — a dramatic change from her daughter’s previous habits.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/05/09/books/parenting-japan-mothers-day-international-families-book/

[2026-05-09 08:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Gourmet mushroom startup finds fertile ground in Bangkok

Snippet: Founded by American brothers Alex and Sam Turner, Bangkok’s Earthling Mushroom Farm grows gourmet fungi for some of the city's top chefs. (Courtesy of Earthling Mushroom Farm)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/life/gourmet-mushroom-startup-finds-fertile-ground-in-bangkok

[2026-05-09 08:29 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump appeals latest court loss on tariffs as chaos and uncertainty amp up

Snippet: Trump administration on Friday appealed court ruling that 10 per cent global tariff imposed in February was not justified by 1970s trade law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3352965/trump-appeals-latest-court-loss-tariffs-chaos-and-uncertainty-amp

[2026-05-09 08:26 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Even in Japan, robots are far from being full‑fledged caregivers

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/even-in-japan-robots-are-far-from-being-full-fledged-caregivers/

[2026-05-09 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sony Group bets on AI to fuel gaming evolution, CEO says

Snippet: Sony Group President and CEO Hiroki Totoki at the strategy briefing Friday. (Screenshot of Sony Group's online briefing)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/sony-group-bets-on-ai-to-fuel-gaming-evolution-ceo-says

[2026-05-09 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest US-China rivalry combines undersea dominance with a race to riches

Snippet: Ahead of leaders’ summit in Beijing next week, experts point to a high-stakes competition that features military and mining technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352917/latest-us-china-rivalry-combines-undersea-dominance-race-riches?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-09 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest US-China rivalry combines undersea dominance with a race to riches

Snippet: Ahead of leaders’ summit in Beijing next week, experts point to a high-stakes competition that features military and mining technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352917/latest-us-china-rivalry-combines-undersea-dominance-race-riches

[2026-05-09 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Traders Puzzled As Physical Oil Prices Tumble Amid Surging Chinese Crude Sales, Plunging Imports

Snippet: Yesterday when discussing China's unexpected flip-flopping on its decision to order local banks to ignore the latest US sanctions on Chinese, followed days later by a demand that they pause loans to sanctions refiners, we highlighted something remarkable: in the aftermath of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, which throttled the transit of ~10% of global oil and sent physical prices soaring to record highs (especially for Dubai crude), resulting in a windfall for European refiners thanks to soaring gasoline premiums...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/traders-puzzled-physical-oil-prices-tumble-amid-surging-chinese-crude-sales-plunging

[2026-05-09 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. sign MOU to advance shipbuilding cooperation

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260509000551315

[2026-05-09 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bessent to visit S. Korea next week en route to China for Trump-Xi summit: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to visit South Korea next week for talks with senior officials in Seoul, sources said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508012400315

[2026-05-09 07:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim reaffirms commitment to deepening ties with Russia in Victory Day message

Snippet: SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia's Victory Day celebration, reaffirming Pyongyang's commitment to prioritizing and deepening ties with Moscow, state media reported Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260509000600315

[2026-05-09 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, U.S. sign MOU to advance shipbuilding cooperation

Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance bilateral shipbuilding cooperation, the U.S. International Trade Administration said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260509000500315

[2026-05-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Remaking Hanoi: Vietnam bets on colossal capital renewal to drive growth

Snippet: Vacant houses are demolished in Hanoi's central downtown area, May 6. The city's ambitious "100-Year Master Plan" aims to transform the capital into a multi-centered metropolitan region, part of Vietnam's goal of achieving developed-nation status by 2045. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia/remaking-hanoi-vietnam-bets-on-colossal-capital-renewal-to-drive-growth

[2026-05-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 2 LNG tankers cross Hormuz on way to Japan, China, but shortage persists

Snippet: An LNG tanker docks at Futtsu, Japan, in February. A tanker that recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz is due to land at the port city. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/2-lng-tankers-cross-hormuz-on-way-to-japan-china-but-shortage-persists

[2026-05-09 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thrifting catches on in Thailand, and Japanese chains are going big

Snippet: 2nd Street's 10th Thailand shop opened in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, during April. (Photo by Keigo Iwamoto)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/thrifting-catches-on-in-thailand-and-japanese-chains-are-going-big

[2026-05-09 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thrifting catches on in Thailand, and Japanese chains are going up a size

Snippet: 2nd Street's 10th Thailand shop opened in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, in April. (Photo by Keigo Iwamoto)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/thrifting-catches-on-in-thailand-and-japanese-chains-are-going-up-a-size

[2026-05-09 06:06 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: A China move now on Taiwan would be an enormous gamble

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/a-china-move-now-on-taiwan-would-be-an-enormous-gamble/

[2026-05-09 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Anthropic courts competitors to ease data center crunch

Snippet: Anthropic's Claude agents have soared in popularity, putting pressure on the company's compute capacity. (Nikkei Montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-courts-competitors-to-ease-data-center-crunch

[2026-05-09 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: MLS: Sporting Kansas City vs. Portland Timbers — Apple TV

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-9e886bca94e8e97ee176002215fd82e1

[2026-05-09 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Research-driven yoga for modern life - DailyNews

Snippet: Dr. Ajay Ravindra Kumbhar, who hails from Maharashtra, India, embarked on his journey not in lecture halls or global classrooms, but in quietude. From a young age, he demonstrated a tendency toward spiritual introspection, discipline, and organized self-examination. In 1999, he embarked on a life-changing 21-day Maun Sadhana (silent retreat).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/features/991821/research-driven-yoga-for-modern-life/

[2026-05-09 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India reacts as Iranian attack rocks UAE’s Fujairah - DailyNews

Snippet: India strongly condemned the Iranian attack on the United Arab Emirates, which left three Indian nationals injured, calling it “unacceptable.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/world/991917/india-reacts-as-iranian-attack-rocks-uaes-fujairah/

[2026-05-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [União Europeia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Por que a UE vê a dependência da tecnologia solar chinesa como um risco

Snippet: A Comissão Europeia tomou medidas para bloquear o financiamento da União Europeia a tecnologias de produção de energia solar fabricadas na China, diante do receio de que elas possam representar uma ameaça à segurança da rede elétrica europeia e até provocar grandes apagões.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/por-que-a-ue-v%C3%AA-a-depend%C3%AAncia-da-tecnologia-solar-chinesa-como-um-risco/a-77095459

[2026-05-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Medal-winning Air Force Athletes felicitated - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) athletes who won medals at the 6th Asian Beach Games in China were honoured with promotions and cash awards The first ever Asian Beach Games gold medalist Nipuni Wasana who won her gold at the 50 kg wrestling is among the promotional Air Force athletes list.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/sports/992034/medal-winning-air-force-athletes-felicitated-2/

[2026-05-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration at BMICH today

Snippet: The rescheduled 19th Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration to be delivered by the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, on the topic ‘In a True Democracy, is Parliament Supreme?’, will take place at the BMICH today (9).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/local/991986/sujata-jayawardena-memorial-oration-at-bmich-today/

[2026-05-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Travel news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: New first class lounge shows how exclusive airport escapes are transforming

Snippet: The recent reopening of Cathay Pacific’s The Wing First Class lounge in Hong Kong might look like a simple refurbishment story, but it’s the latest salvo in a global airline-lounge race.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/new-first-class-lounge-shows-how-exclusive-airport-escapes-are-transforming-20260427-p5zrbp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-09 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump trade chief says US wants balanced trade, not change to China’s system

Snippet: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer wants key meeting in Beijing to help ‘achieve more balance’ economically between the two countries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3352961/trump-trade-chief-says-us-wants-balanced-trade-not-change-chinas-system?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-09 04:57 UTC+10:00] [US Trade Representative] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump trade chief says US wants balanced trade, not change to China’s system

Snippet: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer wants key meeting in Beijing to help ‘achieve more balance’ economically between the two countries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3352961/trump-trade-chief-says-us-wants-balanced-trade-not-change-chinas-system

[2026-05-09 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Inside India's $130 billion wedding obsession

Snippet: They're a no-expenses-spared extravaganza for some. For others, Indian weddings are a debt trap.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/india-130-billion-wedding-industry/106632070

[2026-05-09 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Eala siente el apoyo filipino en el Abierto de Italia y hace un descubrimiento en el Vaticano

Snippet: La filipina Alexandra Eala saluda a los espectadores tras perder en la primera ronda del Abierto de Australia, el 19 de enero de 2026, en Melbourne. (AP Foto/Dar Yasin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alexandra-eala-italian-open-philippines-33b23b2b421d4af672d94ae346eab860

[2026-05-09 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan-made EVs at risk of losing EU subsidies under content proposal

Snippet: European Union legislation aims to promote decarbonization in the bloc's industry, partly by adding "Made in Europe" content requirements for subsidy eligibility. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/japan-made-evs-at-risk-of-losing-eu-subsidies-under-content-proposal

[2026-05-09 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Pakistan has opened a back door into Iran | The National

Snippet: Opinion editor Sulaiman Hakemy explains how six land routes between Pakistani ports and Iran bypass America's blockade

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/05/08/how-pakistan-has-opened-a-back-door-into-iran/

[2026-05-09 03:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Allen's 47-ball century propels Kolkata to 8-wicket win over Delhi

Snippet: Kolkata Knight Riders’ Finn Allen plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in New Delhi, India, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/delhi-kolkata-finn-allen-ipl-49368d58f30d912e25e342babb4675ef

[2026-05-09 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US investors cite 3 ways Japanese equities can unlock more value

Snippet: Pedestrians walk past a stock quotation board in Tokyo showing the Nikkei Stock Average's figure on May 7. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/us-investors-cite-3-ways-japanese-equities-can-unlock-more-value

[2026-05-09 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Global reputation of US sinks below Russia’s rating – survey

Snippet: America’s reputation has been worsening under US President Donald Trump and the country now lags behind China and Russia, an annual study commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation indicates.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639679-us-global-reputation-sinks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-09 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: America’s reputation has been worsening under US President Donald Trump and the country now lags behind China and Russia, an annual study commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation indicates.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639679-us-global-reputation-sinks/

[2026-05-09 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: NTT punts profit target by 3 years as Japan mobile unit Docomo struggles

Snippet: NTT's mobile unit has faced customer attrition due to poor connectivity in urban areas. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/telecommunication/ntt-punts-profit-target-by-3-years-as-japan-mobile-unit-docomo-struggles

[2026-05-09 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Eala feels the Filipino support at the Italian Open and makes a discovery at the Vatican

Snippet: Alexandra Eala, of the Philippines, hits a return during her match against Leylah Fernandez, of Canada,, at the Stuttgart Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Stuttgart. Germany. (Marijan Murat/dpa via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alexandra-eala-italian-open-philippines-e1db447d80aaf322f94adc5ea550fd75

[2026-05-09 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSaturday, 9 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-09

[2026-05-09 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuSaturday, 9 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-09

[2026-05-09 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordSaturday, 9 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-05-09

[2026-05-09 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchSaturday, 9 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-09

[2026-05-09 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AFP chief: Troops must train on missile systems

Snippet: ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday defended the firing of American and Japanese missile systems in the Philippines, saying Philippine troops need training on modern weapons “we can get our hands on.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/news/national/afp-chief-troops-must-train-on-missile-systems/2339712

[2026-05-09 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Taiwan's parliament approves $25B defense spending bill

Snippet: TAIPEI — Taiwan’s legislature on Friday approved a $25-billion defense spending bill that opposition lawmakers say will be used for United States weapons, following months of political wrangling.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/world/asia-oceania/taiwans-parliament-approves-25b-defense-spending-bill/2339609

[2026-05-09 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria

Snippet: SYDNEY, Australia — An Australian mother and daughter "kept a female slave" after traveling to Syria in 2014 to support the Islamic State (IS), police said on Friday as the pair faced charges in the southeastern city of Melbourne.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/world/asia-oceania/is-linked-australian-women-charged-with-keeping-slave-in-syria/2339606

[2026-05-09 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ​Environmental law education in the Philippines

Snippet: WHEN the Supreme Court of the Philippines was designated by the United Nations Environment Program to lead the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in “educating” the judiciary about the new field of environmental law in the region, the course was already being taught in Philippine law schools as a compulsory subject.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/opinion/columns/environmental-law-education-in-the-philippines/2339502