[2026-05-03 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: NWSL: Portland Thorns vs. Chicago Stars — ESPN2

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-d06b04b1fe5cbc1133d47bf0a69c8d4b

[2026-05-03 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Presidente de Taiwán llega a Esuatini tras retraso por falta de permiso de sobrevuelo

Snippet: ARCHIVO – El presidente de Taiwán, Lai Ching-te, pronuncia un discurso mientras inspecciona a los reservistas taiwaneses que participan en un entrenamiento de las reservas militares en el condado Ilan, en el este de Taiwán, el martes 2 de diciembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Chiang Ying-ying, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-china-esuatini-visita-presidente-9019d4adf24b9a83db8f222a1603a76f

[2026-05-03 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: PBy Patrick Martin

Snippet: Patrick Martin is a reporter and digital producer working in the ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/patrick-martin/8794990

[2026-05-03 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 67 guides Chennai to easy win over Mumbai in IPL

Snippet: Chennai Super Kings’ Kartik Sharma celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indian-premier-league-chennai-mumbai-233ab533cffd7ee21a198ba71da022c4

[2026-05-03 04:11 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Speaking the region’s language: Why fluency is our new front line

Snippet: For decades, Australia was told its future lay in Asia, yet it allowed the teaching of Asian languages to wither.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/speaking-the-region-s-language-why-fluency-is-our-new-front-line-20260429-p5zs7e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan renews Indo-Pacific strategy, focusing on supply chain resilience

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses the media in Hanoi on May 2. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/indo-pacific/japan-renews-indo-pacific-strategy-focusing-on-supply-chain-resilience

[2026-05-03 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tacos win hearts and wallets of inflation-squeezed Japanese diners

Snippet: Diners enjoy tacos at Tortilla Club Tortilleria in Tokyo's Shibuya district. (Photo by Jun Takai)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/tacos-win-hearts-and-wallets-of-inflation-squeezed-japanese-diners

[2026-05-03 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip

Snippet: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, days after his government said a trip had been cancelled due to China pressuring African countries to stop him flying over their territories.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c809ln029ldo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-03 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cancelan cumbre de derechos humanos en Zambia tras presión china para excluir a activistas de Taiwán

Snippet: Un grupo de niños sostiene una bandera nacional china cerca del Salón de Oración por las Buenas Cosechas, en el Templo del Cielo en Beijing, China, el viernes 3 de abril de 2026. (Foto AP/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/zambia-cumbre-china-taiwan-cancelacion-875eb5b5b28d917daef207d53442c57b

[2026-05-03 02:15 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 CrosswordSunday, 3 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-03

[2026-05-03 02:15 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 SudokuSunday, 3 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-03

[2026-05-03 02:15 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 SearchSunday, 3 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-03

[2026-05-03 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan PM meets with Vietnam leaders

Snippet: HANOI, Vietnam —Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met top Vietnamese leaders in Hanoi on Saturday, inking multiple agreements ahead of a speech where she is expected to lay out her vision for a "free and open" Asia-Pacific region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/world/asia-oceania/japan-pm-meets-with-vietnam-leaders/2334277

[2026-05-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia's genocide case puts spotlight on Myanmar atrocities

Snippet: LONDON — Yasmin Ullah, a member of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority, is determined to see justice. On April 13, she filed with the Indonesian attorney general’s office a complaint alleging genocide against Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing. Min Aung Hlaing led the Feb. 1, 2021 coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratically elected government and was named president in April following a sham election held amid intense repression, rubber-stamping the army’s continuing grip on power.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/opinion/columns/indonesias-genocide-case-puts-spotlight-on-myanmar-atrocities/2334257

[2026-05-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China railway records 24.8M passengers on Labor Day

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/world/asia-oceania/china-railway-records-248m-passengers-on-labor-day/2334270

[2026-05-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan spends over $30B to prop up yen

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/world/asia-oceania/japan-spends-over-30b-to-prop-up-yen/2334271

[2026-05-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Air India CEO search narrows to 2 candidates

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/world/asia-oceania/air-india-ceo-search-narrows-to-2-candidates/2334274

[2026-05-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US calls for Suu Kyi’s immediate release

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/world/asia-oceania/us-calls-for-suu-kyis-immediate-release/2334276

[2026-05-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China slams Atin Ito, justifies WPS actions

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/news/national/china-slams-atin-ito-justifies-wps-actions/2334309

[2026-05-03 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Naoya Inoue 'needs a rest' after gripping win against Junto Nakatani to retain undisputed crown | The National

Snippet: Naoya Inoue maintained his status as pound-for-pound superstar and one of the all-time great fighters after beating Junto Nakatani via unanimous decision, in front of 55,000 enthralled fans in Tokyo on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/05/02/naoya-inoue-needs-a-rest-after-gripping-win-against-junto-nakatani-to-retain-undisputed-crown/

[2026-05-03 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Commie-nator: ex-Harvard scientist defects to China to help build army of AI super soldiers

Snippet: A former top scientist from Harvard University has defected to China – giving the country an edge in the global race to develop the world’s first AI super-soldier.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/02/us-news/former-top-harvard-scientist-defects-to-china-to-help-build-army-of-ai-super-soldiers/

[2026-05-03 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: La Union’s Bea Millan-Windorski crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026 on Saturday, besting 50 other delegates during the coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/la-unions-bea-millan-windorski-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2026/2334324

[2026-05-03 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Inoue beats Nakatani by unanimous decision to retain super-bantamweight belts

Snippet: Naoya Inoue of Japan, left, punches Junto Nakatani of Japan during the tenth round of a boxing match for the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO super bantamweight world title in Tokyo, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/inoue-nakatani-boxing-japan-278e45685cd8b6c2aa3121ba34ce7bd3

[2026-05-03 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Pickleball courts pop up in Japan hotels and malls

Snippet: Shinagawa Prince Hotel has repurposed part of a banquet hall into a pickleball court. (Seibu Media Communications)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/sports/pickleball-courts-pop-up-in-japan-hotels-and-malls

[2026-05-03 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NLEX seals twice-to-beat edge with rout of Converge

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — NLEX launched an all-out assault in the second half to hand Converge a 100-81 beating and grab one of four coveted twice-to-beat incentives for the playoffs in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/sports/nlex-seals-twice-to-beat-edge-with-rout-of-converge/2334278

[2026-05-03 00:17 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Inquirer

Title: China failed to scare us away from West PH Sea – Atin Ito Coalition

Snippet: West Philippine Sea—The civilian-led ‘Atin Ito’ (This is Ours) Coalition on Saturday rejected remarks from the Chinese Embassy, saying that recent criticisms will not stop the Filipino group’s ongoing missions in the West Philippine Sea.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474076/china-failed-to-scare-us-away-from-west-ph-sea-atin-ito-coalition/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists led to cancellation of rights summit in Zambia

Snippet: A children hold a Chinese national flag near the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-taiwan-rights-conference-africa-zambia-d8907171fb4ee4d0570255c473d8c004

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can the US Democrats beat Trump by becoming more like him? A Chinese academic weighs in

Snippet: Fighting fire with fire may deliver electoral wins, but risks hurting the party’s brand eventually, Chinese academic argues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352230/can-us-democrats-beat-trump-becoming-more-him-chinese-academic-weighs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Contemporary American Review] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can the US Democrats beat Trump by becoming more like him? A Chinese academic weighs in

Snippet: Fighting fire with fire may deliver electoral wins, but risks hurting the party’s brand eventually, Chinese academic argues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352230/can-us-democrats-beat-trump-becoming-more-him-chinese-academic-weighs

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Quezon City taps TikTok Shop to expand MSME market reach

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government tapped TikTok Shop to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) expand their market reach through digital platforms, as around 300 business owners and staff joined the Unlad Lokal Roadshow Caravan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/news/national/quezon-city-taps-tiktok-shop-to-expand-msme-market-reach/2334260

[2026-05-02 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Court ruling on KOJC blockade affirms rule of law — Torre

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III said a court ruling convicting a member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) over a blockade during the arrest operations against Apollo Quiboloy underscores that the law applies to all.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/news/national/court-ruling-on-kojc-blockade-affirms-rule-of-law-torre/2334253

[2026-05-02 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mayon Volcano erupts, spreads ash to nearby areas

Snippet: Mayon Volcano in Albay emits a thick plume of ash following its eruption on May 2, 2026. Footage shows a dense column of grey ash rising above the ‘perfect cone', drifting across nearby areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said: 'Ongoing pyroclastic density current along Mi-isi gully on the south-southwestern slopes of Mayon Volcano.' The volcano remains at Alert Level 3, with authorities banning entry within a six-kilometer radius to protect the public.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/videos/mayon-volcano-erupts-spreads-ash-to-nearby-areas/2334252

[2026-05-02 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: OP approves VP Sara's rescheduled trips, says Palace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President (OP) has approved Vice President Sara Duterte’s rescheduled trips to several countries from May 2 to 15, Malacañang confirmed on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/news/op-approves-vp-saras-rescheduled-trips-says-palace/2334251

[2026-05-02 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Taiwan's president visits Eswatini as China steps up pressure

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-eswatini-lai-china-438451a93e4de0a8f4dbc99fdb0d3bf0

[2026-05-02 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Progressive civic group holds protest rally outside U.S. Embassy

Snippet: SEOUL, May 2 (Yonhap) -- A progressive civic group held a protest rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Saturday, chanting slogans accusing the United States of interfering in South Korea's domestic affairs.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260502002500315

[2026-05-02 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Korean Air bans roosters on US-Philippine routes amid cockfighting outcry

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Animal rights advocates were crowing on Saturday after Korean Air banned transporting roosters on flights from the United States to the Philippines, which has a huge cockfighting industry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/news/korean-air-bans-roosters-on-us-philippine-routes-amid-cockfighting-outcry/2334233

[2026-05-02 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mindoro clobbers Paranaque, levels MPBL card

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Mindoro Tamaraws gored the dispirited Paranaque Patriots, 119-71, on Saturday to regain traction in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/sports/mindoro-clobbers-paranaque-levels-mpbl-card/2334232

[2026-05-02 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Terrafirma plasters Macau, snaps 6-game skid

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Terrafirma ended its six-game long losing skid after routing Macau, 102-84 to keep its flickering PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal hopes alive on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/sports/terrafirma-plasters-macau-snaps-6-game-skid/2334221

[2026-05-02 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's Foreign Minister To Rubio: Taiwan Is 'Biggest Risk Factor' In US-China Relations

Snippet: Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/chinas-foreign-minister-rubio-taiwan-biggest-risk-factor-us-china-relations

[2026-05-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might

Snippet: US medical anthropologist Arthur Kleinman looks for path out of a social paradox: longer lives without a defined social role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352222/ageing-dilemma-why-robots-cant-save-us-china-us-cooperation-might?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Long-Term Care Insurance] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might

Snippet: US medical anthropologist Arthur Kleinman looks for path out of a social paradox: longer lives without a defined social role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352222/ageing-dilemma-why-robots-cant-save-us-china-us-cooperation-might

[2026-05-02 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesian-American songsmith lullaboy to return to Manila part of 9-city Asia tour

Snippet: INDONESIAN-AMERICAN singer-songwriter lullaboy will be returning to the Philippines, after announcing his second Asia tour, taking place across July and August this year in nine cities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/tmt-newswire/indonesian-american-songsmith-lullaboy-to-return-to-manila-part-of-9-city-asia-tour/2334218

[2026-05-02 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Japan Buys Russian Oil for the First Time Since Hormuz Closure

Snippet: Japan is set to receive its first shipment of Russian crude oil since the conflict in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies, Japanese media reported Saturday, citing the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/02/japan-buys-russian-oil-for-the-first-time-since-hormuz-closure-a92666

[2026-05-02 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Here’s where Washington and the rest of the world diverge

Snippet: By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639326-russia-china-america-bargain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-02 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Here’s where Washington and the rest of the world diverge

Snippet: By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639326-russia-china-america-bargain/

[2026-05-02 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport

Snippet: Airline blames incident on mechanical malfunction after landing, says all passengers are safe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352227/china-eastern-says-sorry-boarding-bridge-collision-shanghai-airport?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 20:52 UTC+10:00] [China Eastern Airlines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport

Snippet: Airline blames incident on mechanical malfunction after landing, says all passengers are safe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352227/china-eastern-says-sorry-boarding-bridge-collision-shanghai-airport

[2026-05-02 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show Han River Nap Competition in Seoul

Snippet: Participants take a nap during the 2026 Hangang Nap Competition at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/seoul-korea-nap-competition-photos-0c723490529969ff81947a510d8aa9df

[2026-05-02 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea signals careful assessment, response after U.S. moves to raise tariffs on EU

Snippet: SEOUL, May 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will carefully assess how the Trump administration's move to raise tariffs on the European Union (EU)'s autos and trucks could affect its own trade deal with the United States and respond accordingly, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260502001800315

[2026-05-02 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China ha eliminado los aranceles a las importaciones de todos los países africanos salvo uno

Snippet: El presidente de China, Xi Jinping (derecha), y el de Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, durante un acto de bienvenida en el Gran Salón del Pueblo, en Beijing, el 21 de abril de 2026. (Haruna Furuhashi/Pool Foto vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-aranceles-africa-comercio-eeuu-993117a1167fe6291ab95b6816de6ab5