[2026-05-06 01:52 UTC+10:00] [World Snooker Championship] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wu Yize cements China’s status as premier snooker force as younger generation takes over

Snippet: The new world champion is the fourth consecutive first-time winner and the UK game faces a challenge to keep up with investment in Asia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/05/wu-yize-china-snooker-world-championship-crucible

[2026-05-06 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Mirumi plush robots aim to go worldwide with cute glances

Snippet: The Mirumi plush robots come in gray, ivory and pink. (Photo by Marimi Kishimoto)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer/japan-s-mirumi-plush-robots-aim-to-go-worldwide-with-cute-glances

[2026-05-06 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Microsoft, Google, xAI agree to share AI models with White House for security reviews

Snippet: Microsoft, Google’s DeepMind and Elon Musk’s xAI have agreed to share early versions of their powerful AI models with the US government for pre-clearances and security reviews, the Department of Commerce said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/business/microsoft-google-xai-agree-to-share-ai-models-with-white-house-for-security-reviews/

[2026-05-06 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Apple explores using Intel, Samsung chips amid supply crunch: report

Snippet: Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of using US-manufactured chips from Intel and Samsung to power its iPhones and other devices.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/business/apple-explores-using-intel-samsung-chips-amid-supply-crunch-report/

[2026-05-06 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California insurance commissioner candidate gives stunning six-word summary of looming catastrophe

Snippet: California Insurance Commissioner candidate Stacey Korsgaden has summed up the deepening crisis rippling across the state’s economy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/stacey-korsgaden-warns-california-not-insurable-amid-crisis/

[2026-05-06 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel’s assault on Lebanon: What’s really behind it

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639482-israels-assault-on-lebanon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-06 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel’s assault on Lebanon: What’s really behind it

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639482-israels-assault-on-lebanon/

[2026-05-06 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Coinbase to cut 14% of its workforce as part of restructuring plan

Snippet: May 5 (Reuters) – Coinbase said on Tuesday it will cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global ​workforce, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at ‌reducing costs and repositioning the business for the artificial intelligence era.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/business/coinbase-to-cut-700-jobs-as-part-of-restructuring-plan/

[2026-05-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian police and policing] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘White shirt guy’ claims he was assaulted by police at the Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog. Now he plans to sue

Snippet: Exclusive: Derek Jones, 56, who works in finance, claims police conduct during February protest against Israeli president was ‘absolutely mad’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/06/white-shirt-guy-assaulted-by-police-claims-sydney-herzog-rally-ntwnfb

[2026-05-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: RBA governor’s frank message on the economy is the biggest shock

Snippet: Michele Bullock drops her usual caution to spell out the threat of higher prices and lower growth

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/05/rba-governors-frank-message-on-the-economy-is-the-biggest-shock

[2026-05-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Health] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Philip Morris uses secret Senate hearing to warn illegal tobacco in Australia could wipe out legal trade by 2030

Snippet: Company pushes for lower excise and claims threats warrant secrecy, while critics say it has ‘no interest in public health or safety’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/05/philip-morris-uses-secret-senate-hearing-to-warn-tobacco-in-australia-could-wipe-out-legal-trade-by-2030

[2026-05-06 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Intel soars 14% on report of Apple chip talks, hits new all-time high

Snippet: Intel shares climbed 14% Tuesday, hitting a new all-time high as the chipmaker continued its historic run from April.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/intel-intc-stock-apple-talks-report.html

[2026-05-06 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: EtihadWE to develop $285m water desalination plant to serve Northern Emirates | The National

Snippet: The investment arm of Etihad Water and Electricity has signed an agreement to construct a major desalination plant to boost water security in the utility's Northern Emirates service network.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/05/emirateswe-to-develop-285m-water-desalination-plant-to-serve-northern-emirates/

[2026-05-06 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: UK Gilt Yields Near 30-Year Highs As Political/Geopolitical Fears Spark Trussian Chaos

Snippet: Anyone has been in the bond markets for more than a minute remembers the fall of 2022 when UK PM Liz Truss was unceremoniously dumped by her own party after serving 45 days in office as the Gilts market collapsed at unprecedented speed amid economic chaos triggered by her 'mini-budget' (and multiple ministerial resignations).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/uk-gilt-yields-near-30-year-highs-politicalgeopolitical-fears-spark-trussian-chaos

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US New Home Sales Soar For 2nd Straight Month As Prices Plunged In March

Snippet: After collapsing in January (-17.6% MoM - worst since July 2013 amid weather disruptions), US New Home Sales have risen strongly for two straight months - up 8.9% MoM in February and up 7.4% MoM in March...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/us-new-home-sales-soar-2nd-straight-month-prices-plunged-march

[2026-05-06 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why Europe’s car industry is at the centre of a new US trade war

Snippet: Last week, US President Donald Trump announced to hike tariffs on cars and trucks manufactured in the European Union from 15 percent to 25 percent after accusing the bloc of taking too long to comply with the terms of the trade deal agreed last July.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/5/why-europes-car-industry-is-at-the-centre-of-a-new-us-trade-war

[2026-05-06 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved

Snippet: A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant, in Niles, Ill., Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/job-openings-economy-trump-iran-war-hiring-93d758277fc30efef1bcb22341508621

[2026-05-05 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: No food concern in UAE for ‘next 100 years’, says Abu Dhabi producer Ghitha | The National

Snippet: There are no concerns about food security in the UAE, with the country well equipped to deal with any crisis, chief executive of key food producer and distributor Ghitha Holding has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/05/no-food-concern-in-uae-for-next-100-years-says-abu-dhabi-producer-ghitha/

[2026-05-05 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Central banks risk a recession by raising rates to tackle Iran oil shock, strategist warns

Snippet: Central banks risk a global recession by raising interest rates in a bid to contain soaring energy costs, an analyst has said.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/oil-price-shock-iran-interest-rates-recession-borrowing-war-central-banks-bank-england-ecb.html

[2026-05-05 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil prices ease but analysts warn supply risks could push crude above $120 | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/05/oil-prices-120-iran-war/

[2026-05-05 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Josh Hart torments 76ers in his unique way as Knicks cruise in Game 1

Snippet: New York is known to overpower all that came before — such as Reggie Jackson in Oakland and Mark Messier in Edmonton — making it easy to forget that Josh Hart spent parts of seven seasons with three teams (Lakers, Pelicans, Trail Blazers) before the career-altering trade that brought him to the Knicks in 2023.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/sports/josh-hart-torments-76ers-in-his-unique-way-as-knicks-cruise-in-game-1/

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know

Snippet: US, Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz as attack on UAE condemned

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/5/us-iran-uae-trade-hormuz-attack-claims-what-we-know

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How this Chinese city is netting profits amid World Cup fever

Snippet: Yiwu, the world’s capital of small goods, tackles global market for football-related merchandise as buzz builds ahead of major tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352306/how-chinese-city-netting-profits-amid-world-cup-fever?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Latin America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How this Chinese city is netting profits amid World Cup fever

Snippet: Yiwu, the world’s capital of small goods, tackles global market for football-related merchandise as buzz builds ahead of major tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352306/how-chinese-city-netting-profits-amid-world-cup-fever

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Ford’s secret EV unit emerges from shadows, still bullish on new pickup amid market slowdown

Snippet: LONG BEACH, Calif. — As the global automotive industry retreats from all-electric vehicles after reporting billions of dollars in losses, Ford Motor continues to move forward with its next generation of EVs that CEO Jim Farley has described as industry-defining products.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/ford-ev-universal-electric-vehicle-california.html

[2026-05-05 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

Snippet: The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/business/sunday-business-it/roomba-pioneer-aims-to-crack-the-household-market-again-with-an-ai-powered-pet-robot/2336053

[2026-05-05 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Asean Summit to focus on energy security, Mideast crisis, other challenges

Snippet: Refocusing on key regional concerns, Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Dave Gomez says the 48th Asean Summit 2026 will center on pressing issues such as energy security and the Middle East crisis, alongside other urgent geopolitical and economic challenges facing Southeast Asia. Gomez told the media on Ma5, 2026 that the agenda was realigned under the initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in the context of the State of National Energy Emergency, with austerity measures integrated into summit preparations to

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/videos/watch-asean-summit-to-focus-on-energy-security-mideast-crisis-other-challenges/2335999

[2026-05-05 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Jump As Dip-Buyers Return After After Iran Truce Holds

Snippet: Stock futures are higher, completely reversing yesterday's drop with dip-buyers out in force as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran held after a day of clashes and sentiment is helped by a pullback in oil prices, with Brent crude futures down 1.4% as well as the US move to return 22 Iranian crew from a seized vessel.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-jump-dip-buyers-return-after-after-iran-truce-holds

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

Source: Politico

Title: ‘A deal is a deal’: Von der Leyen fires back at Trump over auto tariff threat

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on European cars, warning Washington to stick to the terms of its trade deal with Brussels.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/a-deal-is-a-deal-von-der-leyen-fires-back-at-trump-over-auto-tariff-threat/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-05 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain's far right aims to use state funds to buy 'return tickets' for undocumented

Snippet: Vox leader Santiago Abascal stated on Monday that in the regions where his party governs, public funds earmarked for migration policies will be used to finance "return tickets" and repatriations of undocumented immigrants.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260505/spains-far-right-plans-to-pay-migrants-return-tickets-with-public-money

[2026-05-05 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: After Bizarre CEO Interview On CNBC, Michael Burry Exits GameStop Position

Snippet: Michael Burry has exited his position in GameStop Corp., saying the retailer’s reported bid for eBay Inc. changed the investment case, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/michael-burry-exits-gamestop-position-doubles-down-lululemon

[2026-05-05 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: As household bills soar, is it time for a ‘working-class climate agenda’?

Snippet: Proposal from group that worked with AOC and Bernie Sanders seeks to counter claim that climate policy is politically toxic

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/05/climate-crisis-working-class-economy

[2026-05-05 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7 million, court told

Snippet: Prosecutors allege Simon Sadler and Daniel La Rocca used confidential information about planned block trade to sell more than 1.7 million Esprit shares

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3352518/hong-kong-block-trade-king-exploited-bank-lapse-make-hk17-million-court-told?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 21:18 UTC+10:00] [insider trading] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7 million, court told

Snippet: Prosecutors allege Simon Sadler and Daniel La Rocca used confidential information about planned block trade to sell more than 1.7 million Esprit shares

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3352518/hong-kong-block-trade-king-exploited-bank-lapse-make-hk17-million-court-told

[2026-05-05 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Almost half of operational decisions will be done by AI in 2030, IBM reveals - poll

Snippet: Most of the world's leading companies have appointed a chief artificial intelligence officer, and most believe the technology will continue to grow exponentially during the 2030’s, a new survey conducted by IBM revealed on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-895191

[2026-05-05 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: AI-driven FinBursa connects global investors with Middle East's most promising start-ups | The National

Snippet: When global investors look for emerging markets, the Middle East is one of the most compelling destinations. Driven by sovereign wealth and a thriving startup ecosystem, it is one of the fastest-growing business environments in the world.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/in-focus/2026/05/05/ai-driven-finbursa-connects-global-investors-with-middle-easts-most-promising-start-ups/

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, Finance Minister Smotrich makes explosive comments

Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-895190

[2026-05-05 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Dell Board Unanimously Backs Redomiciliation To Texas As Delaware Exodus Accelerates

Snippet: Dell Technologies' Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposal to move the company's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas. This adds to the growing trend of redomiciliation, with companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, Coinbase, Affirm, TripAdvisor, eXp World Holdings, and others moving from Delaware to business-friendly states.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/dell-board-unanimously-backs-redomiciliation-texas-delaware-exodus-accelerates

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home sales surge to 2-year high, boosting overall transactions

Snippet: A total of 8,692 transactions in all sectors were concluded last month, up 12.3 per cent from March’s 7,737 deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3352506/hong-kong-home-sales-surge-2-year-high-boosting-overall-transactions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 20:45 UTC+10:00] [Land Registry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong home sales surge to 2-year high, boosting overall transactions

Snippet: A total of 8,692 transactions in all sectors were concluded last month, up 12.3 per cent from March’s 7,737 deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3352506/hong-kong-home-sales-surge-2-year-high-boosting-overall-transactions

[2026-05-05 20:41 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How KIIS cashed in on Kyle & Jackie O’s ‘explosive fights’

Snippet: Kyle Sandilands has admitted to repeatedly berating his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson on and off air, but told the Federal Court that the KIIS network encouraged him by promoting clips of the pair’s blow-ups with titles telling listeners to hear the “EXPLOSIVE off air fight”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/how-kiis-cashed-in-on-kyle-and-jackie-o-s-explosive-fights-20260505-p5zu33.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 20:39 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Chinese companies suing governments the world over

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/chinese-companies-suing-governments-the-world-over/

[2026-05-05 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Samsung reshuffle signals shift beyond hardware as China rivalry intensifies

Snippet: Move comes as TCL and other mainland brands close in on Samsung’s long-held global lead in the television market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352511/samsung-reshuffle-signals-shift-beyond-hardware-china-rivalry-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Samsung reshuffle signals shift beyond hardware as China rivalry intensifies

Snippet: Move comes as TCL and other mainland brands close in on Samsung’s long-held global lead in the television market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352511/samsung-reshuffle-signals-shift-beyond-hardware-china-rivalry-intensifies

[2026-05-05 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Senegal village erupts in colour for African Dance Biennial

Snippet: Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa descended on a Senegalese fishing village over the weekend for the African Dance Biennial, the continent’s largest showcase of contemporary African dance.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/05/senegal-village-erupts-in-colour-for-african-dance-biennial/

[2026-05-05 20:11 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australians are poorer because of war on the other side of the world – Michele Bullock’s logic is hard to fault

Snippet: In sobering comments, the RBA governor forecasts economic malaise due to the global fuel shock. Not recession but higher prices, lower growth and wages that don’t keep pace with inflation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/05/australians-are-poorer-because-of-war-on-the-other-side-of-the-world-michele-bullocks-logic-is-hard-to-fault

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 4 years after lockdown, Shanghai’s expat community is recovering – and changing

Snippet: Four years ago, Shanghai’s draconian lockdown sparked an exodus of foreigners. Now, there are signs the city’s expat community is slowly bouncing back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352494/4-years-after-lockdown-shanghais-expat-community-recovering-and-changing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [zero-Covid] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 4 years after lockdown, Shanghai’s expat community is recovering – and changing

Snippet: Four years ago, Shanghai’s draconian lockdown sparked an exodus of foreigners. Now, there are signs the city’s expat community is slowly bouncing back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352494/4-years-after-lockdown-shanghais-expat-community-recovering-and-changing

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Female Knights’: China mums reshape food delivery services by juggling freedom and family

Snippet: Band of sisters who started out as strangers find empowerment on the road; share delivery orders if business is slow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3351845/female-knights-china-mums-reshape-food-delivery-services-juggling-freedom-and-family?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Female Knights’: China mums reshape food delivery services by juggling freedom and family

Snippet: Band of sisters who started out as strangers find empowerment on the road; share delivery orders if business is slow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3351845/female-knights-china-mums-reshape-food-delivery-services-juggling-freedom-and-family