[2026-05-05 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Taiwan's president says state visits are 'basic right' after trip he says Beijing tried to block

Snippet: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech as he inspects Taiwanese reservists participating in reserve military training in Ilan County, Eastern Taiwan, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-president-returns-from-estawini-19b846e963b07df0c2dde959e99250b0

[2026-05-05 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Another boat strike kills 2 in the Caribbean

Snippet: This image from video provided by U.S. South Command, shows a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean shortly before it was destroyed by the U.S. military, killing two and injuring one, on Jan. 23, 2026. (U.S. Southern Command via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/drug-cartels-boat-strikes-military-trump-084ee7b1071dede21ea64afa9daf2ea2

[2026-05-05 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE’s Opec exit, why Japan shared Mogami warship design with India: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Malaysian Indians frustrating scammers to Japan sharing warship design, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3352436/uaes-opec-exit-why-japan-shared-mogami-warship-design-india-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE’s Opec exit, why Japan shared Mogami warship design with India: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Malaysian Indians frustrating scammers to Japan sharing warship design, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3352436/uaes-opec-exit-why-japan-shared-mogami-warship-design-india-7-asia-highlights

[2026-05-05 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan offers Indonesia and the Philippines lethal muscle to counter China

Snippet: Frigate and submarine sales are reportedly on the cards as Tokyo’s defence minister tours the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352442/japan-offers-indonesia-and-philippines-lethal-muscle-counter-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:29 UTC+10:00] [military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan offers Indonesia and the Philippines lethal muscle to counter China

Snippet: Frigate and submarine sales are reportedly on the cards as Tokyo’s defence minister tours the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352442/japan-offers-indonesia-and-philippines-lethal-muscle-counter-china

[2026-05-05 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesia posts 5.61% GDP growth in first quarter, buoyed by Eid spending

Snippet: Millions of Indonesian Muslims traveled to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr, which fell in late March this year. Increased household spending during the holiday helped the economy grow 5.61% on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2026. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indonesia-posts-5.61-gdp-growth-in-first-quarter-buoyed-by-eid-spending

[2026-05-05 14:28 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Korea and Taiwan: When an AI boom lifts a nation

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/korea-and-taiwan-when-an-ai-boom-lifts-a-nation/

[2026-05-05 14:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreigners in Korea crave half-and-half pizza, bburinkle chicken on delivery apps

Snippet: Half-and-half pizza, rose sauce dishes and seasoned fried chicken were among the most popular delivery menu items ordered by foreign users in Korea in March and April, according to an analysis released Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731339

[2026-05-05 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese citrus farmers switch to avocados as climate change warms soil

Snippet: Global warming is expected to expand areas suitable for ‘sensitive’ avocados in Japan 2½-fold or more by the middle of the century

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352441/japanese-citrus-farmers-switch-avocados-climate-change-warms-soil?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:20 UTC+10:00] [Ehime prefecture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese citrus farmers switch to avocados as climate change warms soil

Snippet: Global warming is expected to expand areas suitable for ‘sensitive’ avocados in Japan 2½-fold or more by the middle of the century

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352441/japanese-citrus-farmers-switch-avocados-climate-change-warms-soil

[2026-05-05 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gardens of China and Europe juxtaposed in spectacular Hong Kong exhibition featuring Monet

Snippet: A new exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of Art features works including Monet’s water lilies and Qing dynasty masterpieces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3352109/gardens-china-and-europe-juxtaposed-spectacular-hong-kong-exhibition-featuring-monet?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:15 UTC+10:00] [gardens] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gardens of China and Europe juxtaposed in spectacular Hong Kong exhibition featuring Monet

Snippet: A new exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of Art features works including Monet’s water lilies and Qing dynasty masterpieces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3352109/gardens-china-and-europe-juxtaposed-spectacular-hong-kong-exhibition-featuring-monet

[2026-05-05 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Phantom birth’ scam spooks Thailand as hundreds of babies get fake citizenship

Snippet: Police believe that some Chinese cyber scammers are using these false registrations to launder money through firms they can fully control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3352440/phantom-birth-scam-spooks-thailand-hundreds-babies-get-fake-citizenship?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:07 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Phantom birth’ scam spooks Thailand as hundreds of babies get fake citizenship

Snippet: Police believe that some Chinese cyber scammers are using these false registrations to launder money through firms they can fully control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3352440/phantom-birth-scam-spooks-thailand-hundreds-babies-get-fake-citizenship

[2026-05-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India-Russia pact allows troops and warships on each other's soil

Snippet: The Russian missile ship Naro-Fominsk, left, sails along the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in July 2024. Indian Navy sailors stand on the deck of the INS Mahe. (Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/india-russia-pact-allows-troops-and-warships-on-each-other-s-soil

[2026-05-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils driverless mining truck that can crab-walk across rough terrain

Snippet: The Shuanglin K7 is the world’s first mining truck capable of moving sideways and pivoting on the spot, allowing it to work in narrow pits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3352373/china-unveils-driverless-mining-truck-can-crab-walk-across-rough-terrain?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [mining] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils driverless mining truck that can crab-walk across rough terrain

Snippet: The Shuanglin K7 is the world’s first mining truck capable of moving sideways and pivoting on the spot, allowing it to work in narrow pits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3352373/china-unveils-driverless-mining-truck-can-crab-walk-across-rough-terrain

[2026-05-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] The Vibal test: Can Philippine law enforce itself?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/vantage-point-vibal-case-philippines-sec-doj-law-enforcement-governance/

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

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Blast at China fireworks factory kills 21: state media

Snippet: May 5, 2026 13:58 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/blast-at-china-fireworks-factory-kills-21-state-media/

[2026-05-05 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Liberal Party still hoping for a Leni Robredo 2028 presidential bid

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Liberal Party (LP) is hoping that former Vice President Leni Robredo will reconsider and run for president in 2028 instead of seeking a local post, party president Erin Tanada said on Tuesday, after a Pulse Asia survey showed she remains among the top contenders for the top post.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474315/liberals-hope-robredo-reconsider-2028-presidential-run-after-poll-shows-strong-support/

[2026-05-05 13:32 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA upholds allowance payout for dismissed Zamboanga Sur official

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/philippines/mindanao/coa-upholds-allowance-payout-dismissed-accountant-eden-tagayuna-zamboanga-del-sur/

[2026-05-05 13:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lahav Shani brings Munich Phil's 'Germanic sound' to Seoul with Cho Seong-jin

Snippet: Incoming chief conductor leads orchestra's 7th Korea tour ahead of official 2026-27 tenure

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731322

[2026-05-05 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Marina Watt] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rules aren’t enough to keep children safe online. We need to start talking

Snippet: Readers discuss the next vital steps in China’s move to regulate children’s digital lives, and our unrealistic expectations about leadership change

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3352315/rules-arent-enough-keep-children-safe-online-we-need-start-talking

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rules aren’t enough to keep children safe online. We need to start talking

Snippet: Readers discuss the next vital steps in China’s move to regulate children’s digital lives, and our unrealistic expectations about leadership change

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3352315/rules-arent-enough-keep-children-safe-online-we-need-start-talking?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Age

Title: Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 21

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/blast-at-fireworks-factory-in-china-s-hunan-kills-21-20260505-p5zty0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korea says cause of Hormuz ship fire unclear

Snippet: South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the cause of a fire aboard a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz will be determined after it is brought to port.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-korea-says-cause-hormuz-ship-fire-unclear

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 21 people , state media says

Snippet: Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, calls for thorough investigation after disaster in Changsha city

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/05/fireworks-factory-explosion-china-kills-workers

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

Source: AP News

Title: Explosión en una planta de fuegos artificiales en China deja al menos 21 muertos

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Una explosión en una planta de fuegos pirotécnicos en una provincia del centro de China dejó al menos 21 muertos y 61 heridos, informaron medios estatales el martes.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-explosion-fuegos-artificiales-747653b51897c66680168f6da1c1fec3

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China given the first sign it’s ready to export its J-35A fighter jet to Pakistan?

Snippet: State media shows J-35A model bearing AVIC logo rolling out of the hangar, the English lettering hinting it is an export model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352380/has-china-given-first-sign-its-ready-export-its-j-35a-fighter-jet-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Liang Guoliang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China given the first sign it’s ready to export its J-35A fighter jet to Pakistan?

Snippet: State media shows J-35A model bearing AVIC logo rolling out of the hangar, the English lettering hinting it is an export model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352380/has-china-given-first-sign-its-ready-export-its-j-35a-fighter-jet-pakistan

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hype or real cash flow: China’s robot boom faces reality check as commercialisation lags

Snippet: Capital floods into China’s robotic sector but profitability remains elusive as challenges emerge with the industry’s business model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3351817/hype-or-real-cash-flow-chinas-robot-boom-faces-reality-check-commercialisation-lags?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hype or real cash flow: China’s robot boom faces reality check as commercialisation lags

Snippet: Capital floods into China’s robotic sector but profitability remains elusive as challenges emerge with the industry’s business model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3351817/hype-or-real-cash-flow-chinas-robot-boom-faces-reality-check-commercialisation-lags

[2026-05-05 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brussels bans Chinese inverters from EU-funded power projects connected to European grid

Snippet: EU official says Brussels has identified cybersecurity and dependency risks in foreign inverters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352435/brussels-bans-chinese-inverters-eu-funded-power-projects-connected-european-grid?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 12:57 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brussels bans Chinese inverters from EU-funded power projects connected to European grid

Snippet: EU official says Brussels has identified cybersecurity and dependency risks in foreign inverters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352435/brussels-bans-chinese-inverters-eu-funded-power-projects-connected-european-grid

[2026-05-05 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lhuillier's long-term vision helps shape Philippine softball

Snippet: The sustained rise of the Philippine softball in the international scene is a reflection of the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines’ (Asa-Phil) long-term vision for the men’s and women’s national teams, popularly known as the Blu Boys and the Blu Girls.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/sports/lhuilliers-long-term-vision-helps-shape-philippine-softball/2335555

[2026-05-05 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala eyes rematch against Wang at Italian Open

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With a rematch against Chinese Wang Xinyu at stake, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala battles Polish Magdalena Frech in the first round of the WTA 1000 Italian Open in Rome on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/sports/alex-eala-eyes-rematch-against-wang-at-italian-open/2335551

[2026-05-05 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 marine rescue volunteers die after boat capsizes off Australia’s New South Wales coast

Snippet: The crew were helping a yacht in distress when their boat rolled over in ‘treacherous’ conditions. A third body was found on shore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3352433/2-marine-rescue-volunteers-die-after-boat-capsizes-australias-new-south-wales-coast?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 12:29 UTC+10:00] [Ballina Bar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 marine rescue volunteers die after boat capsizes off Australia’s New South Wales coast

Snippet: The crew were helping a yacht in distress when their boat rolled over in ‘treacherous’ conditions. A third body was found on shore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3352433/2-marine-rescue-volunteers-die-after-boat-capsizes-australias-new-south-wales-coast

[2026-05-05 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: BYD's passenger EV sales drop for an eighth month as competition heats up

Snippet: BYD's passenger vehicle sales fell for an eighth consecutive month in April, while its domestic rivals Leapmotor and Zeekr notched record-high monthly deliveries as the market becomes more competitive.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/byd-april-sales-exports-china-ev-rivals-leapmotor-zeekr.html

[2026-05-05 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's space agency chief visits Umbra Space, SpaceX for satellite talks

Snippet: Korea AeroSpace Administration Administrator Oh Tae-seog met with officials from US space firms Umbra Space and SpaceX on Monday, as the agency seeks to expand cooperation in satellite development, data use and launch services, KASA said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731286

[2026-05-05 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MPBL: Gensan shares top spot; Pasay, Quezon City win

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Gensan Warriors blitzed the Iloilo United Royals in the third quarter and went on to tally a runaway 120-68 victory, sharing the lead in the SportsPlus (MPBL) Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League 2026 Season at the Pasay Astrodome.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/sports/mpbl-gensan-shares-top-spot-pasay-quezon-city-win/2335549

[2026-05-05 12:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Which film ruled Korea's labor day weekend box office?

Snippet: 'Super Mario Galaxy' powers past 1M admissions while 'Salmokji' climbs to No. 2 on all-time Korean horror chart

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731278

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says China should not have its most advanced chips

Snippet: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a one-word answer to the question of whether China should have the "latest and greatest chips." (Photo by Yifan Yu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/nvidia-s-jensen-huang-says-china-should-not-have-its-most-advanced-chips

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump's "Project Vault" Plans To Initially Buy Rare Earths From China

Snippet: As we reported in February, the US Export-Import Bank’s proposed rare earth stockpiling initiative would initially source critical minerals from anywhere in the world - including China, an official involved in the project revealed to Bloomberg. The $12 billion Project Vault would later shift to a replenishment model that prioritizes domestic production first, followed by allied nations and other sources as a last resort, executives including Ex-Im Chief Banking Officer Brian Greeley said lastt week, unveiling some of the first

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/trumps-project-vault-plans-initially-buy-rare-earths-china

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World Snooker Championship: China’s Wu Yize wins title for first time in dramatic final

Snippet: The 22-year-old from Lanzhou becomes second Chinese winner in a row, and second-youngest winner after Stephen Hendry did it at age 21 in 1990

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352430/world-snooker-championship-chinas-wu-yize-wins-title-first-time-dramatic-final?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 12:07 UTC+10:00] [English Open] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World Snooker Championship: China’s Wu Yize wins title for first time in dramatic final

Snippet: The 22-year-old from Lanzhou becomes second Chinese winner in a row, and second-youngest winner after Stephen Hendry did it at age 21 in 1990

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352430/world-snooker-championship-chinas-wu-yize-wins-title-first-time-dramatic-final

[2026-05-05 12:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Uzbek boy recovers from brain infection after help from Korean donors, doctors

Snippet: A 4-year-old Uzbek boy who came to South Korea for medical treatment after being diagnosed with a serious brain-related illness has recovered enough to continue outpatient care, helped by donations and support from local institutions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731270

[2026-05-05 12:06 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE UPDATES: 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu

Snippet: Background photo by Jacqueline Hernandez/Rappler

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/updates-videos-48th-asean-summit-related-meetings-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-05 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people

Snippet: A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and left 61 wounded, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70vqwengxno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss