[2026-05-05 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul housing gap to shrink as market cools: KB

Snippet: South Korea’s housing market divide is expected to ease this year as tighter government regulations cool price gains in the country's most populated regions, according to a report published Tuesday by a think tank under KB Financial Group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731376

[2026-05-05 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Blast at China fireworks factory kills 21

Snippet: Hong Kong: A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/blast-at-china-fireworks-factory-kills-21-20260505-p5ztxf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Presidente de Taiwán dice que las visitas de Estado son "un derecho" y denuncia trabas de China

Snippet: El presidente de Taiwán, Lai Ching-te, ofrece un discurso mientras pasa revista a reservistas en un entrenamiento militar en el condado Ilan, Taiwán Oriental, el martes 2 de diciembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Chiang Ying-ying, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-china-esuatini-viajes-estado-tension-9c4088030b066526d65d834d2a06dbec

[2026-05-05 15:20 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US fast-tracks new ship-killer missile to point at China

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/us-fast-tracks-new-ship-killer-missile-to-point-at-china/

[2026-05-05 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘Gray divorces’ overtake early-marriage splits for first time

Snippet: Gray divorces among couples married for more than 30 years outnumbered divorces among couples married for less than five years in 2025 for the first time since South Korea began compiling related data in 1990, government data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731365

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Divided conservatives face uphill fight in Busan as unity chances fade

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731358

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/05/world/989628/explosion-at-china-fireworks-factory-kills-21-people/

[2026-05-05 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean women's team overwhelms Canada at World Table Tennis Championships

Snippet: South Korea's women's national table tennis team delivered a commanding performance in its opening knockout match, successfully turning the tide after a shaky start to the tournament.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731356

[2026-05-05 15:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul moves to speed defense exports with faster tech transfer rules

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/10731353

[2026-05-05 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU sounds out industry over new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity

Snippet: Brussels is polling business groups ahead of commissioners’ meeting but few details of the proposed instrument have been revealed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352443/eu-sounds-out-industry-over-new-trade-weapon-against-chinas-overcapacity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:59 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU sounds out industry over new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity

Snippet: Brussels is polling business groups ahead of commissioners’ meeting but few details of the proposed instrument have been revealed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352443/eu-sounds-out-industry-over-new-trade-weapon-against-chinas-overcapacity

[2026-05-05 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 4-year-old Uzbek boy receives lifesaving treatment in S. Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- A 4-year-old boy from Uzbekistan diagnosed with a serious brain and spinal cord infection has received lifesaving treatment in South Korea after receiving help from multiple people and organizations in the country.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505001800315

[2026-05-05 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rescuers search Japan’s Northern Alps for 2 missing climbers, including Hongkonger

Snippet: Hong Kong man, 30, and 22-year-old companion from Tokyo stranded on treacherous Gendarme slope after running into foul weather on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3352445/japanese-police-search-northern-alps-2-missing-climbers-1-hongkonger?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:38 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Consulate-General in Nagoya] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rescuers search Japan’s Northern Alps for 2 missing climbers, including Hongkonger

Snippet: Hong Kong man, 30, and 22-year-old companion from Tokyo stranded on treacherous Gendarme slope after running into foul weather on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3352445/japanese-police-search-northern-alps-2-missing-climbers-1-hongkonger

[2026-05-05 14:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s work-hour cuts hinge on labor reform: study

Snippet: More flexible work arrangements needed alongside 4.5-day workweek to reach OECD average

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731343

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: Asia Times

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

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

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

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

Source: The Korea Herald

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: Michael West Media

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

Snippet: May 5, 2026 13:58 | News

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

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

Source: The Korea Herald

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: The Age

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

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

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

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korea says cause of Hormuz ship fire unclear

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

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

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

Source: Guardian Australia

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

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

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

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

Source: AP News

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: CNBC

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

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

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

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

Source: The Korea Herald

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

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

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

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

Source: The Korea Herald

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

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

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

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

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

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

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

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

Source: Zero Hedge

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: The Korea Herald

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

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

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

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people

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

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