[2026-05-08 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Toyota's profit fell 19% as US tariffs hit, though sales rose

Snippet: FILE -Toyota dealership, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Nashua, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/toyota-japan-earnings-automaker-tariffs-iran-ea289972b7039304be7c99778d4eac07

[2026-05-08 17:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Special envoy visits Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq to discuss Mideast conflict, bilateral ties

Snippet: A special envoy of South Korea's foreign minister has visited Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq and met with officials to discuss cooperation in energy, infrastructure and other sectors amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10734007

[2026-05-08 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PM holds ODA meeting focused on healthcare, cultural sectors

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok presided over a meeting Friday to discuss how to carry out South Korea's official development assistance (ODA) over the next five years, including strategies for aid in the healthcare and cultural sectors, his office said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508008100315

[2026-05-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Key developments on North Korea this week

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508003800315

[2026-05-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508004100315

[2026-05-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Summary of external news of North Korea this week

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508004400315

[2026-05-08 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Special envoy visits Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq to discuss Mideast conflict, bilateral ties

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- A special envoy of South Korea's foreign minister has visited Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq and met with officials to discuss cooperation in energy, infrastructure and other sectors amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508009100315

[2026-05-08 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Paraguay and Taiwan reaffirm ties

Snippet: Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, left, accompanied by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, delivers a speech during a military welcome ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-paraguay-china-pena-president-cea85fcac12619d30cd42a58baebd163

[2026-05-08 16:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Top court upholds two-year prison term for Hankook & Co. chair

Snippet: South Korea’s Supreme Court on Friday has confirmed a two-year prison sentence for Cho Hyun-bum, chair of auto parts and tire-maker Hankook & Co., after finding him guilty of the embezzlement of company funds and breach of trust.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733963

[2026-05-08 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals’ new models nip at heels

Snippet: April sales rose on a year-on-year basis but dropped from the previous month, indicating fiercer competition from domestic brands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352856/tesla-china-posts-36-sales-rise-local-rivals-new-models-nip-heels?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 16:34 UTC+10:00] [Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals’ new models nip at heels

Snippet: April sales rose on a year-on-year basis but dropped from the previous month, indicating fiercer competition from domestic brands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352856/tesla-china-posts-36-sales-rise-local-rivals-new-models-nip-heels

[2026-05-08 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Half of grandparents taking care of grandchildren are reluctant: survey

Snippet: Many older people in Korea are sharing the child-rearing burden of their own children, but a survey showed Friday that a substantial portion of them would rather not help out so much.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733942

[2026-05-08 16:24 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Time to scrap constitutional constraints on Japan’s military

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/time-to-scrap-constitutional-constraints-on-japans-military/

[2026-05-08 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37

Snippet: This photo released by Xinhua News Agency, this aerial drone photo taken May 5, 2026 shows rescuers working on site after an explosion at a fireworks plant in Guandu Town of Liuyang, central China’s Hunan Province. (Chen Sihan/Xinhua via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-fireworks-explosion-hunan-changsha-855af57e6c81f050294d15b22623a3d6

[2026-05-08 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Top convenience chains boost profit on leaner tactics

Snippet: South Korea's two largest convenience store chains notched record quarterly revenue in the first quarter, prioritizing profitability over expansion amid high inflation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733928

[2026-05-08 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea holds evacuation drill simulating political unrest in Georgia

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Friday it has conducted a simulation drill in Georgia for the evacuation of South Koreans in the event of political unrest as part of efforts to strengthen overseas crisis response capabilities.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508007300315

[2026-05-08 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chinese EV makers’ aggressive Korea push challenges Hyundai, Kia

Snippet: Chinese electric vehicle makers are rapidly expanding into Korea, with premium EV brand Zeekr emerging as a new challenger to Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq lineup in the premium mainstream segment, while BYD intensifies price competition against mass-market models from Kia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733922

[2026-05-08 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China scenic spot entertainer sparks debate for giving ‘lollipop kiss’ to female visitors

Snippet: Sensory-driven interactions are a big hit with some women tourists but critics deride ‘morally’ questionable performances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3352581/china-scenic-spot-entertainer-sparks-debate-giving-lollipop-kiss-female-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China scenic spot entertainer sparks debate for giving ‘lollipop kiss’ to female visitors

Snippet: Sensory-driven interactions are a big hit with some women tourists but critics deride ‘morally’ questionable performances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3352581/china-scenic-spot-entertainer-sparks-debate-giving-lollipop-kiss-female-visitors

[2026-05-08 15:48 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: I, robe-ot: the android monk working to reboot the faith of South Korea’s Buddhists

Snippet: Jogyesa temple in South Korea initiated Gabi, a humanoid robot into its order this week, as it combats falling participation and interest

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/jogyesa-temple-south-korea-humanoid-ai-robot-gabi

[2026-05-08 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: HD KSOE wins 2.1 tln won worth of orders to build 8 vessels

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) said Friday it has secured orders worth a combined 2.1 trillion won (US$1.4 billion) to build six container ships and two gas carriers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508006800320

[2026-05-08 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, Carney discuss ties ahead of S. Korea's submarine bid in Canada

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung held talks via phone with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss ways to deepen strategic ties between the two countries, according to Cheong Wa Dae on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733890

[2026-05-08 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sony reports falling profit but forecasts a rebound for this year

Snippet: A logo of Sony is seen at the headquarters of Sony Corp. on May 10, 2022, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sony-earnings-japan-music-movies-games-a8b3569c1ea61bc6235ee228cb9aa5a6

[2026-05-08 15:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea unveils new long-range artillery system capable of striking Seoul

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733868

[2026-05-08 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Toyota fourth-quarter profit misses by wide margin as U.S. tariffs drive 49% slump

Snippet: Japan's Toyota Motor on Friday reported a 49% on-year decline in its fourth quarter operating profit ended March, weighed by the impact of U.S. tariffs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/08/toyota-1q-2026-earnings.html

[2026-05-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1928 -- Japanese colonial authorities suspend publication of the Chosun Ilbo newspaper for running an editorial critical of Japan's military advancement into the Chinese province of Shandong. The move, which marked the fourth suspension of a Korean newspaper by Japanese authorities, lasted 133 days.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508001600315

[2026-05-08 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oil tanker reaches South Korea after passing Hormuz blockade

Snippet: An oil tanker that passed through the Strait of Hormuz arrived in South Korea on Friday, the first such vessel to reach the Asian nation by that route since Iran declared the critical waterway closed.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-tanker-reaches-south-korea-after-passing-hormuz-blockade

[2026-05-08 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil tanker that passed through Hormuz arrives in South Korea

Snippet: A Malta-flagged oil tanker was seen near Daesan Port on Friday. The Odessa is the first crude oil tanker that has passed through the Strait of Hormuz and arrived in South Korea since the outbreak of Iran war.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-oil-tanker-iran-hormuz-03228f42ac32c0bfce3bab744a77d199

[2026-05-08 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks retreat as attacks threaten the shaky Iran ceasefire

Snippet: A dealer watches computer monitors at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-28e493ba47e80517a743ecd54fb6acbc

[2026-05-08 14:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MBK counters China influence concerns after hiring additional US lobbyist

Snippet: MBK Partners, the South Korean private equity firm engaged in a prolonged control battle over Korea Zinc, has pushed back against concerns over potential Chinese influence following its decision to hire an additional US lobbyist to handle matters related to the US watchdog for foreign investment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733840

[2026-05-08 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war

Snippet: From left, Myanmar’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Hau Khan Sum, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone hold hands for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asean-philippines-middle-east-war-50aa18310ef0f2476161880469d645bb

[2026-05-08 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Huayou to buy Africa-focused Australian miner in lithium rush

Snippet: China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt previously acquired this lithium mine in Zimbabwe. Now it is moving to secure interests in Ghana and Ivory Coast. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/china-s-huayou-to-buy-africa-focused-australian-miner-in-lithium-rush

[2026-05-08 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3352826/shanghais-changing-expats-hong-kong-trail-sign-fallout-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 14:12 UTC+10:00] [Shandong province] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3352826/shanghais-changing-expats-hong-kong-trail-sign-fallout-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-05-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to World War I

Snippet: Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352795/why-todays-unravelled-international-order-echoes-lead-world-war-i?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Joe Biden] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to World War I

Snippet: Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352795/why-todays-unravelled-international-order-echoes-lead-world-war-i

[2026-05-08 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 20 Pinoy trafficking victims return from Cambodia

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday said that 20 Filipino human trafficking victims from Cambodia were “safely repatriated” by the Philippine government.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/20-pinoy-trafficking-victims-return-from-cambodia/2339227

[2026-05-08 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Two purged Chinese ex-defence officials sentenced to death with reprieves

Snippet: Li Shangfu fell in Xi Jinping's anti-corruption purge that focused on the armed forces in recent years. (Reuters: Caroline Chia)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/china-former-defence-ministers-sentenced-after-purge/106657326

[2026-05-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Norcorea desplegará nueva artillería capaz de alcanzar a Seúl y pondrá en servicio su 1er destructor

Snippet: En esta imagen difundida el 8 de mayo de 2026 por el gobierno norcoreano, el mandatario de Corea del Norte Kim Jong Un, al centro, visita el destructor Choe Hyon para revisar su capacidad de maniobra, el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026, frente a la costa occidental norcoreana. (Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea/Korea News Service vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/corea-sur-norte-kim-artilleria-misiles-seul-e26a36f208bd2ff838b2ea5532614ad9

[2026-05-08 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea to move artillery capable of striking Seoul to border with South

Snippet: The large-calibre rifled gun has a range of over 60km, posing a serious threat to Seoul, which is only about 40km to 50km from the border

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352837/north-korea-move-artillery-capable-striking-seoul-border-south?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Kim Jong-un] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea to move artillery capable of striking Seoul to border with South

Snippet: The large-calibre rifled gun has a range of over 60km, posing a serious threat to Seoul, which is only about 40km to 50km from the border

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352837/north-korea-move-artillery-capable-striking-seoul-border-south

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China marks milestone with first home-certified airship pilots

Snippet: The sector is advancing faster than the available talent pool – but officials call licenses a ‘breakthrough’ moment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352833/china-marks-milestone-first-home-certified-airship-pilots?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Civil Aviation Administration of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China marks milestone with first home-certified airship pilots

Snippet: The sector is advancing faster than the available talent pool – but officials call licenses a ‘breakthrough’ moment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352833/china-marks-milestone-first-home-certified-airship-pilots

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

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK chief to attend BIS governors' meeting in Switzerland

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song will depart for the Swiss city of Basel this week to attend meetings with central bank governors from member nations of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), his office said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508003900320

[2026-05-08 12:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kolmar Korea hits record quarter on sunscreen surge

Snippet: Cosmetics contract manufacturer Kolmar Korea posted record first-quarter earnings Friday, as robust sun care orders and scaled-up indie brands powered the K-beauty boom.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733786

[2026-05-08 12:52 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China, Vietnam share a propaganda playbook for digital control

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/china-vietnam-share-a-propaganda-playbook-for-digital-control/

[2026-05-08 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defense ministers accused of bribery

Snippet: BEIJING — A Chinese military court gave suspended death sentences Thursday to two former defense ministers who were accused of bribery, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/world/asia-oceania/china-gives-suspended-death-sentences-to-2-former-defense-ministers-accused-of-bribery/2339201

[2026-05-08 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: HMM to relocate headquarters from Seoul to Busan

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- HMM Co., South Korea's largest shipping company, said Friday its shareholders approved a plan to relocate the company's headquarters from Seoul to the southeastern port city of Busan.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508004200320

[2026-05-08 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Saudi Arabia's $1Tn Wealth Fund Opens Shanghai Office As China Ties Deepen

Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) opened a second office in mainland China earlier this year, establishing a Shanghai branch to expand dealmaking and attract more Chinese investment into the kingdom, Bloomberg reports.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/saudi-arabias-1tn-wealth-fund-opens-shanghai-office-china-ties-deepen

[2026-05-08 12:29 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders

Snippet: Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the most severe sentences in a years-long purge

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/china-defence-ministers-corruption-military-leaders-purge