[2026-05-28 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: USFK says S. Korea-U.S. alliance remains committed to 'conditions-based' OPCON transfer

Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korea-U.S. alliance remains committed to a "conditions-based" transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to Seoul from Washington, a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) official said Wednesday, amid a report that the U.S. military has expressed concerns over a potentially rushed OPCON transition.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528000900315

[2026-05-28 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea slams Quad statement calling for Pyongyang's denuclearization

Snippet: SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday denounced a recent joint statement by the top diplomats of the United States, Australia, Japan and India that called for the North's complete denuclearization, reiterating that it will never abandon its nuclear weapons.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528001200315

[2026-05-28 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cross-border crackdown part of keeping China’s capital market stable

Snippet: The penalties handed out to leading brokerages are harsh, but Beijing must show it means business as it cleans up China’s capital market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3354981/cross-border-crackdown-part-keeping-chinas-capital-market-stable?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 09:15 UTC+10:00] [stock market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cross-border crackdown part of keeping China’s capital market stable

Snippet: The penalties handed out to leading brokerages are harsh, but Beijing must show it means business as it cleans up China’s capital market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3354981/cross-border-crackdown-part-keeping-chinas-capital-market-stable

[2026-05-28 09:01 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: South Korea World Cup 2026 team guide

Snippet: Doubts over formation and form of key players means hopes of advancing to knockout stages are not high

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/28/south-korea-world-cup-2026-team-guide-soccer

[2026-05-28 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First China, now South Korea: why Asian powers are turning to commercial Arctic shipping

Snippet: Passage through the waters could reduce transit times to Europe, offering an alternative to traditional routes amid rising geopolitical risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3355044/first-china-now-south-korea-why-asian-powers-are-turning-commercial-arctic-shipping?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First China, now South Korea: why Asian powers are turning to Arctic shipping

Snippet: Passage through the waters could reduce transit times to Europe, offering an alternative to traditional routes amid rising geopolitical risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3355044/first-china-now-south-korea-why-asian-powers-are-turning-commercial-arctic-shipping

[2026-05-28 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s unfinished fight for menstrual rights

Snippet: As Korea prepares to expand public menstrual product access, advocates say affordability, safety and stigma issues remain unresolved

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757325

[2026-05-28 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

Snippet: Global carmakers are facing a reckoning as US, European and Japanese brands lose ground to Chinese rivals setting the pace not only in electric vehicles, but also in batteries, design and software.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8vg72z43o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-28 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 28)

Snippet: Regional pledges fuel election interference debate

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528000700315

[2026-05-28 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on May 28)

Snippet: Starbucks must establish safeguards to prevent another 'Tank Day' controversy: Starbucks Korea bears responsibility, but politicians should stop exploiting corporate mistake

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528000600315

[2026-05-28 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on May 28)

Snippet: Ballots cast in the dark: Education superintendent races dominated by populist pledges amid voter indifference

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528000500315

[2026-05-28 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Sojitz turns to Australia, Uzbekistan for investment wins

Snippet: A rendering of a hospital to be built in Australia with involvement by Capella Capital Partnership, a subsidiary of Sojitz. (Capella Capital Partnership)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-sojitz-turns-to-australia-uzbekistan-for-investment-wins

[2026-05-28 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s next big leap: becoming a frontier science civilisation

Snippet: Beijing’s pivot to focus on basic research signals a transition from an industrial civilisation towards a scientific civilisation looking to lead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3354799/chinas-next-big-leap-becoming-frontier-science-civilisation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s next big leap: becoming a frontier science civilisation

Snippet: Beijing’s pivot to focus on basic research signals a transition from an industrial civilisation towards a scientific civilisation looking to lead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3354799/chinas-next-big-leap-becoming-frontier-science-civilisation

[2026-05-28 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's Crackdown On Online Foreign Trades Will Increase Capital Flight

Snippet: Authored by Anders Corr via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/chinas-crackdown-online-foreign-trades-will-increase-capital-flight

[2026-05-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] The futility of the ‘principal enemy’ debate

Snippet: The debate over the “principal enemy” has resurfaced in Korean politics. The controversy arose amid the ongoing local election campaign. It began when some of the conservative candidates across the country demanded that candidates from the progressive camp identify who South Korea’s principal enemy is. Progressive candidates responded that the question itself was a maliciously simplistic, binary trap and countered by asking why such an inappropriate question was being raised in the first place.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757313

[2026-05-28 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Do rate hikes push up long-term rates? BOJ faces vexing question

Snippet: The BOJ's policy board will discuss a rate hike, as well as the bank's government bond purchases, at its June meeting. (Pool photo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/do-rate-hikes-push-up-long-term-rates-boj-faces-vexing-question

[2026-05-28 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Peter Mandelson] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel

Snippet: Exclusive: Vetting officials also flagged £1m loan when recommending he should be denied security clearance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/27/mandelson-vetting-warned-ties-senior-figures-china-russia-israel

[2026-05-28 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Snack maker behind Japan's Shiruko Sand looks to Singapore, Southeast Asia

Snippet: Shiruko Sand are biscuits with red bean paste and other fillings that are popular Aichi prefecture. (Photo by Naoka Yamana)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/snack-maker-behind-japan-s-shiruko-sand-looks-to-singapore-southeast-asia

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says it drove away Dutch warship near disputed Paracel Islands

Snippet: PLA says it used electronic interference and warnings against Dutch frigate as tensions widen in South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355089/china-says-it-drove-away-dutch-warship-near-disputed-paracel-islands?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Xisha Islands] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says it drove away Dutch warship near disputed Paracel Islands

Snippet: PLA says it used electronic interference and warnings against Dutch frigate as tensions widen in South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355089/china-says-it-drove-away-dutch-warship-near-disputed-paracel-islands

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Analysis: China AI ignores Takaichi's condolences over coal mine blast

Snippet: Sanae Takaichi tries to reconnect with Xi Jinping by paying her condolences to families who lost loved ones in China's worst mining disaster in 17 years. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yusuke Hinata and Yuji Murakami)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-china-ai-ignores-takaichi-s-condolences-over-coal-mine-blast

[2026-05-28 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Cuba hold agriculture talks as Beijing backs Havana amid US pressure

Snippet: Chinese support includes rice shipments and diplomatic backing as Trump administration ramps up sanctions and rhetoric

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3355088/china-and-cuba-hold-agriculture-talks-beijing-backs-havana-amid-us-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 04:09 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Cuba hold agriculture talks as Beijing backs Havana amid US pressure

Snippet: Chinese support includes rice shipments and diplomatic backing as Trump administration ramps up sanctions and rhetoric

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3355088/china-and-cuba-hold-agriculture-talks-beijing-backs-havana-amid-us-pressure

[2026-05-28 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Airspace] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: China accuses Dutch warship of ‘provocative acts’ in South China Sea

Snippet: Tensions flared Wednesday between China and the Netherlands after a confrontation between a Dutch frigate and the Chinese navy off the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/china-netherlands-warship-hnlms-de-ruyter-provocative-acts-south-china-sea/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-28 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's farmed salmon taps into growing appetite at home and abroad

Snippet: Salmon raised in the Tsugaru Strait in northern Japan. The country's northern regions are emerging as significant salmon producers. (Japan Salmon Farm)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/agriculture/japan-s-farmed-salmon-taps-into-growing-appetite-at-home-and-abroad

[2026-05-28 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia jails 6 Chinese men for South Korean student’s torture and murder

Snippet: The six were reportedly part of a criminal gang linked to the multibillion-dollar ‘pig butchering’ scam industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3355087/cambodia-jails-6-chinese-men-south-korean-students-torture-and-murder?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 03:15 UTC+10:00] [Kampot] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia jails 6 Chinese men for South Korean student’s torture and murder

Snippet: The six were reportedly part of a criminal gang linked to the multibillion-dollar ‘pig butchering’ scam industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3355087/cambodia-jails-6-chinese-men-south-korean-students-torture-and-murder

[2026-05-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank's homegrown AI project pulls in top Japan manufacturers

Snippet: SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is betting physical AI. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/softbank-s-homegrown-ai-project-pulls-in-top-japan-manufacturers

[2026-05-28 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cambodia sentences 6 Chinese nationals to life in prison over student's murder

Snippet: PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Six Chinese nationals behind an online scam operation were sentenced to life in prison by a Cambodian court on Wednesday over the murder of a South Korean student.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cambodia-scam-centers-cybercrime-south-korea-b5dba9dfeda6a3b17bc040e35ad2bdb3

[2026-05-28 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos vows closer PH-Japan cooperation for peace in Indo-Pacific

Snippet: PHILIPPINES — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to fostering stronger ties with Japan towards a strategic partnership that will also benefit the Indo-Pacific region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/28/news/marcos-vows-closer-ph-japan-cooperation-for-peace-in-indo-pacific/2353037

[2026-05-28 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Chery to debut EV minicar in Japan, following BYD's lead

Snippet: Chery Automobile debuts a kei EV next year while BYD releases its Racco kei car this summer. (Source photos by EMT and Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/china-s-chery-to-debut-ev-minicar-in-japan-following-byd-s-lead

[2026-05-28 02:17 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 CrosswordThursday, 28 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-28

[2026-05-28 02:17 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 SudokuThursday, 28 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-28

[2026-05-28 02:17 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 CrosswordThursday, 28 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-05-28

[2026-05-28 02:17 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 SearchThursday, 28 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-28

[2026-05-28 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea tests new multi-purpose missile launch system

Snippet: SEOUL — North Korea said Wednesday that it had tested a new lightweight, multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/28/world/asia-oceania/north-korea-tests-new-multi-purpose-missile-launch-system/2352993

[2026-05-28 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: North Korea tests new AI-guided missile systems (PHOTOS)

Snippet: North Korea has tested newly-developed missile launch and tactical cruise missile systems equipped with precision AI guidance, KCNA state news agency reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640648-north-korea-new-ai-missiles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-28 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: North Korea has tested newly-developed missile launch and tactical cruise missile systems equipped with precision AI guidance, KCNA state news agency reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640648-north-korea-new-ai-missiles/

[2026-05-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China executes man for poisoning billionaire linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/28/world/asia-oceania/china-executes-man-for-poisoning-billionaire-linked-to-netflixs-3-body-problem/2352991

[2026-05-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan to launch new intelligence council

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/28/world/asia-oceania/japan-to-launch-new-intelligence-council/2352992

[2026-05-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China stalls Airbus delivery approvals to pressure Europe on homegrown Chinese jets

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/28/business/foreign-business/china-stalls-airbus-delivery-approvals-to-pressure-europe-on-homegrown-chinese-jets/2352902

[2026-05-28 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Replenishing key US weapons used against Iran could take over three years

Snippet: Heavy use of key US weapons systems during the war on Iran is raising concerns about whether American forces would have enough firepower in a future conflict with China.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/replenishing-key-us-weapons-used-against-iran-could-take-over-3-years

[2026-05-28 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to help Philippines boost oil reserves amid Iran war supply shock

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meet May 28 in Japan. (Source photos by Ken Suzuki, Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-to-help-philippines-boost-oil-reserves-amid-iran-war-supply-shock

[2026-05-28 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La guerra de EEUU con Irán agota armamento clave y abre vulnerabilidad ante China, según informe

Snippet: El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, declara en una audiencia del subcomité de asignaciones de defensa del Senado sobre la solicitud de presupuesto para el Departamento de Defensa, el martes 12 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/efensa-arsenal-agotamiento-armas-municiones-iran-eeuu-china-a596e25c2e0d256ed89270073cee0e40

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists use supercomputer to cut new drug screening time from years to seconds

Snippet: AI platform that can screen vast library of chemical compounds opens up new frontiers in fight against cancer and infectious diseases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355029/chinese-scientists-use-supercomputer-cut-new-drug-screening-time-years-seconds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 00:00 UTC+10:00] [National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists use supercomputer to cut new drug screening time from years to seconds

Snippet: AI platform that can screen vast library of chemical compounds opens up new frontiers in fight against cancer and infectious diseases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355029/chinese-scientists-use-supercomputer-cut-new-drug-screening-time-years-seconds

[2026-05-27 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette shuts the doors to its Beijing flagship after 13 years | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Last-minute bargain hunters picked through the remains as staff stripped the mannequins.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3355079/french-luxury-department-store-galeries-lafayette-shuts-doors-its-beijing-flagship-after-13-years

[2026-05-27 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Little-used player for Twins trying to make most of limited chances

Snippet: BUSAN, May 27 (Yonhap) -- Since getting drafted in the eighth round by the LG Twins in 2021, infielder Moon Jeong-bin has yet to establish himself as an everyday player in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527011000315