[2026-06-19 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UK border official and ex-Hong Kong cop jailed for China spying

Snippet: Chi Leung “Peter)"Wai leaves The Old Bailey in London on May 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uk-china-spying-trial-sentences-b55b9392fae3651f75acfd574f246310

[2026-06-19 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hitachi Energy to buy Canadian transformer materials supplier Canduct

Snippet: Hitachi purchased what is now Hitachi Energy from Swiss heavy electrical equipment manufacturer ABB in 2020. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/hitachi-energy-to-buy-canadian-transformer-materials-supplier-canduct

[2026-06-19 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson scores Marcoleta's ego-driven actions at CA Hearing

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson scored fellow Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for his "ego-driven" actions during the confirmation hearing of five senior military officials and 85 foreign service officers on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/lacson-scores-marcoletas-ego-driven-actions-at-ca-hearing/2368610

[2026-06-19 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos urges stronger ASEAN-Russia cooperation on security, economy, and people-to-people ties

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, called for deeper cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Russia, identifying peace and security, economic engagement, and people-to-people exchanges as the three key priorities that should guide the partnership in the years ahead.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/marcos-urges-stronger-asean-russia-cooperation-on-security-economy-and-people-to-people-ties/2368604

[2026-06-19 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea warns of ‘disaster’ if G7 tries to strip its nuclear weapons

Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s sister said denuclearisation would never be realised as ⁠North Korea’s weapons were a self-defensive deterrent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357610/north-korea-warns-disaster-if-g7-tries-strip-its-nuclear-weapons?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 00:03 UTC+10:00] [UN Security Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea warns of ‘disaster’ if G7 tries to strip its nuclear weapons

Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s sister said denuclearisation would never be realised as ⁠North Korea’s weapons were a self-defensive deterrent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357610/north-korea-warns-disaster-if-g7-tries-strip-its-nuclear-weapons

[2026-06-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte’s impeachment pre-trial conference begins | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/june-18-2026/

[2026-06-18 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean, Russia adopt comprehensive roadmap, cultural, energy cooperation

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Russia on Thursday adopted several key outcome documents aimed at expanding practical cooperation in the region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/asean-russia-adopt-comprehensive-roadmap-cultural-energy-cooperation/2368585

[2026-06-18 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

Snippet: MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday as Russia seeks to bolster business and other ties with the nations of the regional bloc.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/putin-hosts-leaders-of-southeast-asian-nations-seeking-to-boost-their-business-ties/2368587

[2026-06-18 23:47 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: How China’s ‘red lines’ are quietly shaping global news reporting

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/how-chinas-red-lines-are-quietly-shaping-global-news-reporting/

[2026-06-18 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Remulla jests on Pulong’s ‘intel’ on Bong Go ICC warrant: He might be stoned

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla utterly denied having received any supposed arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court at least having any information about such contrary to the claims of Rep. Pulong Duterte that arrest order against Sen. Bong Go and two others were already out.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/remulla-jests-on-pulongs-intel-on-bong-go-icc-warrant-he-might-be-stoned/2368556

[2026-06-18 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Putin says Russia-Asean partnership 'stabilizing factor' in Asia-Pacific

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds bilateral meetings with leaders of Philippine, Brunei, Malaysia on the evening of an Asean summit in the central Russian city of Kazan. During talks with the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, Putin says 'the strategic partnership between Russia and the Asean is a key stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region.' Putin also meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who has 'asked' to meet Russian president, according to the Kremlin's aide Yuri Ushakov, a day

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/watch-putin-says-russia-asean-partnership-stabilizing-factor-in-asia-pacific/2368488

[2026-06-18 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cats rescued from slaughter in Vietnam spotlight enduring pet meat trade

Snippet: Animal activists say the cat and dog meat trade often operates over large networks that sometimes span all of Vietnam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357609/cats-rescued-slaughter-vietnam-spotlight-enduring-pet-meat-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 23:15 UTC+10:00] [Vietnam] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cats rescued from slaughter in Vietnam spotlight enduring pet meat trade

Snippet: Animal activists say the cat and dog meat trade often operates over large networks that sometimes span all of Vietnam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357609/cats-rescued-slaughter-vietnam-spotlight-enduring-pet-meat-trade

[2026-06-18 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pain-riddled South Korean man fights for right to die

Snippet: JEJU, South Korea — In excruciating pain from a debilitating neurological condition, South Korean Lee Myung-shik had reluctantly given up on assisted death in Switzerland when he learned his daughter risked prison time if she helped him.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/pain-riddled-south-korean-man-fights-for-right-to-die/2368482

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tests future of shipping on its next major trade corridor: a US$10 billion canal

Snippet: The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357607/china-tests-future-shipping-its-next-major-trade-corridor-us10-billion-canal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Nanning] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tests future of shipping on its next major trade corridor: a US$10 billion canal

Snippet: The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357607/china-tests-future-shipping-its-next-major-trade-corridor-us10-billion-canal

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK envoy to China visits Yanan, historic party site rarely seen by Western officials

Snippet: Peter Wilson also goes to the village where Xi Jinping spent years in hard labour during Cultural Revolution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357597/uk-envoy-china-visits-yanan-historic-party-site-rarely-seen-western-officials?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Cultural Revolution] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK envoy to China visits Yanan, historic party site rarely seen by Western officials

Snippet: Peter Wilson also goes to the village where Xi Jinping spent years in hard labour during Cultural Revolution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357597/uk-envoy-china-visits-yanan-historic-party-site-rarely-seen-western-officials

[2026-06-18 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hot-shooting San Juan routs Pasig; Phillips, Baltazar join Gilas Pilipinas

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Streaking San Juan flaunted fearsome firepower in a 114-79 thumping of Pasig on Thursday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Batangas City Coliseum.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/hot-shooting-san-juan-routs-pasig-phillips-baltazar-join-gilas-pilipinas/2368477

[2026-06-18 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Casuga, Pilac edge into JPGT Finals at Eagle Ridge in thrillers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Jacob Casuga and Quincy Pilac produced the most valuable runner-up finishes of their young careers, weathering a nerve-racking battle for qualification and squeezing into the Elite Junior PGT Finals by the slimmest of margins after a dramatic Luzon Series finale at the ICTSI Eagle Ridge Junior PGT Championship in Cavite on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/casuga-pilac-edge-into-jpgt-finals-at-eagle-ridge-in-thrillers/2368466

[2026-06-18 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US planning war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia – AFP

Snippet: The US will set up a permanent stockpile of battle-ready arms for its Marine Corps in Australia, AFP has reported after reviewing tender documents and receiving confirmation from officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641758-us-australia-weapons-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bong Go maintains innocence amid reported ICC arrest order

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go has expressed confidence in his innocence following reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has allegedly issued an arrest warrant against him, stressing that he has not violated any law and has merely carried out his duties in accordance with the law and his responsibilities as a public servant.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/bong-go-maintains-innocence-amid-reported-icc-arrest-order/2368445

[2026-06-18 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: As hibakusha numbers dwindle, Nihon Hidankyo to vote on group’s future in 2027

Snippet: Nihon Hidankyo is set to make a decision next year on whether to continue or disband as hibakusha enter their twilight years.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/nihon-hidankyo-future-vote/

[2026-06-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US AI dominance vulnerable to China amid long-term ‘structural challenges’, scholar says

Snippet: China’s advantages in energy and industrial applications could erode America’s AI ‘moat’, according to University of Hong Kong academic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357583/us-ai-dominance-vulnerable-china-amid-long-term-structural-challenges-scholar-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Li Cheng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US AI dominance vulnerable to China amid long-term ‘structural challenges’, scholar says

Snippet: China’s advantages in energy and industrial applications could erode America’s AI ‘moat’, according to University of Hong Kong academic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357583/us-ai-dominance-vulnerable-china-amid-long-term-structural-challenges-scholar-says

[2026-06-18 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US defense shuts Czechia down in VNL

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE US stymied the Czechia hitters in a breezy 25-17, 25-12, 25-16 victory on Thursday in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League at the Philsports Arena.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/us-defense-shuts-czechia-down-in-vnl/2368400

[2026-06-18 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: No formal request made to S. Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources

Snippet: South Korea has not formally received any request from the United States or other parties regarding participation in a proposed post-war reconstruction fund for Iran, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10777561

[2026-06-18 22:12 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The robot wingmen the US hopes can outlast China’s missiles

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/the-robot-wingmen-the-us-hopes-can-outlast-chinas-missiles/

[2026-06-18 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai gym trainers restrain policeman after he shoots wife, mother-in-law

Snippet: Several such shooting incidents in Thailand have raised concerns about the mental health of police officers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3357600/thai-gym-trainers-restrain-policeman-after-he-shoots-wife-mother-law?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Nang Rong Police Station] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai gym trainers restrain policeman after he shoots wife, mother-in-law

Snippet: Several such shooting incidents in Thailand have raised concerns about the mental health of police officers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3357600/thai-gym-trainers-restrain-policeman-after-he-shoots-wife-mother-law

[2026-06-18 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: #SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud

Snippet: Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357599/sellindonesia-vs-sellsingapore-market-sell-fuels-cross-border-digital-feud?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:02 UTC+10:00] [Airlangga Hartarto] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: #SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud

Snippet: Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357599/sellindonesia-vs-sellsingapore-market-sell-fuels-cross-border-digital-feud

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Yang stars as Zhejiang duo break records at Chinese swimming championships

Snippet: Veteran Olympic champion helps his relay team to gold, while Xu Jiayu, Yu Yiting set new times at selection trial for Nagoya Asian Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3357598/sun-yang-stars-zhejiang-duo-break-records-chinese-swimming-championships?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Hebei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Yang stars as Zhejiang duo break records at Chinese swimming championships

Snippet: Veteran Olympic champion helps his relay team to gold, while Xu Jiayu, Yu Yiting set new times at selection trial for Nagoya Asian Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3357598/sun-yang-stars-zhejiang-duo-break-records-chinese-swimming-championships

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can the US-Iran deal survive a defiant Israel and Hormuz uncertainties?

Snippet: Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357595/can-us-iran-deal-survive-defiant-israel-and-hormuz-uncertainties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can the US-Iran deal survive a defiant Israel and Hormuz uncertainties?

Snippet: Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357595/can-us-iran-deal-survive-defiant-israel-and-hormuz-uncertainties

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China’s ‘618’ shopping festival lost its shine as consumers turn cautious?

Snippet: The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357594/has-chinas-618-shopping-festival-lost-its-shine-consumers-turn-cautious?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Chengdu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China’s ‘618’ shopping festival lost its shine as consumers turn cautious?

Snippet: The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357594/has-chinas-618-shopping-festival-lost-its-shine-consumers-turn-cautious

[2026-06-18 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Putin y líderes del sudeste asiático acuerdan reforzar lazos en cumbre en Rusia

Snippet: El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin (centro), asiste a una cumbre entre Rusia y la ASEAN, en Kazan, Rusia, el 18 de junio de 2026. (Kristina Solovyova/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Foto vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rusia-putin-asean-cumbre-kazan-a61f777973355f2c42df1e314c25840b

[2026-06-18 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russia and ASEAN leaders agree to expand strategic partnership

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, attends the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, Russia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Kristina Solovyova/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-putin-asean-summit-kazan-591ec0a864ccbae794a619369b8477a3

[2026-06-18 21:35 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte impeachment pre-trial Day 1: Smooth process, ‘no tension’

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-impeachment-pre-trial-day-1-smooth-process-no-tension/

[2026-06-18 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s New Territories battered by rains, floods | South China Morning Post

Snippet: At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3357589/hong-kongs-new-territories-battered-rains-floods

[2026-06-18 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Hormuz Normalization Begins As Saudi Supertankers Exit And A Flood Of Persian Gulf Oil Heads For Asia

Snippet: Energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to restart on Thursday after the interim U.S.-Iran peace deal, with several Saudi-controlled supertankers transiting the critical waterway and exiting the Persian Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/hormuz-normalization-begins-saudi-supertankers-exit-and-flood-persian-gulf-oil-heads-asia

[2026-06-18 21:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Yo-jong slams G7's denuclearization call, says North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10777141

[2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s policy blitz at Lujiazui Forum – what it means for markets, outflows and the yuan

Snippet: Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357584/chinas-policy-blitz-lujiazui-forum-what-it-means-markets-outflows-and-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s policy blitz at Lujiazui Forum – what it means for markets, outflows and the yuan

Snippet: Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357584/chinas-policy-blitz-lujiazui-forum-what-it-means-markets-outflows-and-yuan

[2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don’t be disrespectful, Chinese media says

Snippet: Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357557/hit-indie-film-dear-you-propaganda-dont-be-disrespectful-chinese-media-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don’t be disrespectful, Chinese media says

Snippet: Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357557/hit-indie-film-dear-you-propaganda-dont-be-disrespectful-chinese-media-says

[2026-06-18 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese authorities raid 6 major ice cream companies accused of price fixing | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The companies were accused of forming a cartel to coordinate price increases.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3357585/japanese-authorities-raid-6-major-ice-cream-companies-accused-price-fixing