[2026-05-22 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares and oil prices rise as war's end remains elusive

Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-bonds-20c93cae93453da1e1994e676c05e895

[2026-05-22 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s SMIC clears final hurdle for US$6 billion takeover of SMNC

Snippet: SMNC is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of SMIC, boosting the semiconductor manufacturer’s prowess and market position

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3354471/chinas-smic-clears-final-hurdle-us6-billion-takeover-smnc?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 15:01 UTC+10:00] [semiconductors] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s SMIC clears final hurdle for US$6 billion takeover of SMNC

Snippet: SMNC is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of SMIC, boosting the semiconductor manufacturer’s prowess and market position

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3354471/chinas-smic-clears-final-hurdle-us6-billion-takeover-smnc

[2026-05-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN manufacturers shed jobs as Iran war impact deepens

Snippet: Workers assemble furniture parts for export to the U.S. at Corporate Specialist's plant in Muar, Malaysia: Executives say more than 100 local companies have closed recently. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/asean-manufacturers-shed-jobs-as-iran-war-impact-deepens

[2026-05-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Crypto bros, scalpers and Logan Paul: Inside the world of Pokémon where cards are sold for millions

Snippet: When I was a kid in the late 90s, collecting Pokémon cards was a fun hobby. I'd buy packs, hoping to get the rarest "shinies," or holographic cards. We'd trade with friends and even go to meet-ups to trade cards trying to "catch 'em all" —a catchphrase that defined the franchise that had gone from Nintendo Game Boy to an anime TV show.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/pokemon-cards-crypto-market-resale-logan-paul.html

[2026-05-22 14:59 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Players need incentive to live in PNG compound, says Albanese

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the tax exemption that stands to make PNG Chiefs the financial superpower of the NRL, as Wests Tigers joined the race for the Chiefs’ latest target, Connor Watson.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/players-need-incentive-to-live-in-png-compound-says-albanese-20260522-p5zzt1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Stagflation by any other name would smell as bad

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-philippines-stagflation-risks/

[2026-05-22 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Extraordinary' heat health alerts to come into force as record May heat possible

Snippet: As temperatures continue to rise as we go into the bank holiday weekend, heat health alerts come into force today across parts of the United Kingdom.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cpwpneyj05eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-22 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam sells disgraced tycoon’s Hermes bags to recoup US$27 billion in damages

Snippet: Truong My Lan was convicted for embezzling US$12.3 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank in the nation’s largest fraud case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354462/vietnam-sells-disgraced-tycoons-hermes-bags-recoup-us27-billion-damages?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam sells disgraced tycoon’s Hermes bags to recoup US$27 billion in damages

Snippet: Truong My Lan was convicted for embezzling US$12.3 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank in the nation’s largest fraud case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354462/vietnam-sells-disgraced-tycoons-hermes-bags-recoup-us27-billion-damages

[2026-05-22 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump heads to New York to show support for Rep. Mike Lawler

Snippet: President Donald Trump attends an event about loosening a federal refrigerant rule, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-new-york-tax-economy-1615fc3c322dc58e000f205f1686f60c

[2026-05-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s vast new canal link to Southeast Asia set to open earlier than expected

Snippet: The Pinglu Canal – a US$10 billion waterway connecting China’s heartlands to the Gulf of Tonkin – will begin trial operations as soon as September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354380/chinas-vast-new-canal-link-southeast-asia-set-open-earlier-expected?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Nanning] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s vast new canal link to Southeast Asia set to open earlier than expected

Snippet: The Pinglu Canal – a US$10 billion waterway connecting China’s heartlands to the Gulf of Tonkin – will begin trial operations as soon as September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354380/chinas-vast-new-canal-link-southeast-asia-set-open-earlier-expected

[2026-05-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: New mortgage loans per borrower hit record high in Q1: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- New mortgage loans per borrower rose to a record high in the first quarter despite the government's tightened regulations to cool the overheated housing market, central bank data said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260522005100320

[2026-05-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE-Oman trade corridors vital for transport of essential cargo as Hormuz remains closed | The National

Snippet: Newly opened trade corridors between the UAE and Oman are playing a critical role in the transport of essential and time-sensitive cargo, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed as a result of Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/22/uae-oman-trade-corridors-vital-for-transport-of-essential-cargo-as-hormuz-remains-closed/

[2026-05-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UK-Gulf deal is a shot in the arm for free trade | The National

Snippet: At first glance, little seems to connect disparate items such as medical equipment, luxury cars, chocolate or butter. This week, however, four years of talks and a 2,000-page agreement brought them together. Such goods may be among the cheaper, more available British exports on sale in the Gulf as part of a milestone free-trade deal struck between London and the GCC.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/05/22/uk-gcc-free-trade-deal-economy-business-middle-east/

[2026-05-22 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US-China trade talks back in focus at APEC meeting

Snippet: A crew member works on a container ship docked at Yangshan Port outside of Shanghai in June 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/us-china-trade-talks-back-in-focus-at-apec-meeting

[2026-05-22 12:28 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Guzman y Gomez exits US after succumbing to ‘graveyard’ for Australian fast food chains

Snippet: Company founder Steven Marks says US stores will close as it can no longer justify cost of trying to break into crowded market

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/22/guzman-y-gomez-exits-us-after-succumbing-to-graveyard-for-australian-fast-food-chains

[2026-05-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Paul Merson tells Arsenal to ‘be like McDonald’s’, fears Aston Villa have reached limit

Snippet: Former England forward urges Gunners to build from position of strength, says financial restrictions will cap Villa ambitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3354419/paul-merson-tells-arsenal-be-mcdonalds-fears-aston-villa-have-reached-limit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Crystal Palace] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Paul Merson tells Arsenal to ‘be like McDonald’s’, fears Aston Villa have reached limit

Snippet: Former England forward urges Gunners to build from position of strength, says financial restrictions will cap Villa ambitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3354419/paul-merson-tells-arsenal-be-mcdonalds-fears-aston-villa-have-reached-limit

[2026-05-22 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Guzman y Gomez shares surge as much as 20% after fast-food chain says it will exit U.S. market

Snippet: Shares of Guzman y Gomez rose as much as 20.58% on Friday, after the Mexican-themed fast-food chain said it would exit the U.S. market and refocus on Australia.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/guzman-y-gomez-us-exit-australia-focus.html

[2026-05-22 11:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. to supply 90,000 rental homes in greater Seoul area for youths by 2027

Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday the government plans to supply some 90,000 rental housing units for young people in the greater Seoul area by 2027, as part of broader efforts to stabilize the housing market and improve living conditions for youths.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743366

[2026-05-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Loss coverage, tax break-armed fund goes on sale

Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- An investment fund offering tax break and loss coverage began to be offered to the public on Friday with the goal of generating upward of 600 billion won (US$397 million) in sales, the country's financial regulator said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260522002400320

[2026-05-22 10:56 UTC+10:00] [Pacific islands] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: From Fiji to French Polynesia, how Pacific islands are uniquely vulnerable to the oil crisis

Snippet: The reliance of island countries and territories on imported oil is expected to hit economic growth and increase inflation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/22/pacific-islands-oil-crisis

[2026-05-22 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to supply 90,000 rental homes in greater Seoul area for youths by 2027

Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday the government plans to supply some 90,000 rental housing units for young people in the greater Seoul area by 2027, as part of broader efforts to stabilize the housing market and improve living conditions for youths.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260522002600320

[2026-05-22 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show

Snippet: Fans lined up outside the Ed Sullivan Theater one last time for “The Late Show” as Stephen Colbert prepared to host his final episode, marking the end of the franchise’s 33-year run on CBS. The network announced last summer that the show would end, calling it “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvgz36rx755o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-22 10:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Consumer sentiment rises at sharpest pace in 1 yr in May on robust chip exports, stock rally

Snippet: Consumer sentiment rose at the fastest pace in about a year in May, driven by robust semiconductor exports and the stock market rally, the central bank said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743279

[2026-05-22 10:08 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.N. World Food Program chief thanks Japan amid funding shortfall

Snippet: Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, expressed appreciation for Japan’s continued contributions during her visit to the country this week as the organization struggles with financial difficulties.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/22/japan/wfp-chief-japan-interview/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s seafood whisperer Peter Kam takes us on a pre-dawn tour of the city’s premier fish market

Snippet: PostMag gains rare entry into Aberdeen’s Wholesale Fish Market with the men who supply many of Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred kitchens and the chef who helm them – just days before the annual fishing moratorium

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3354389/hong-kongs-seafood-whisperer-peter-kam-takes-us-pre-dawn-tour-citys-premier-fish-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Peter Seafood] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s seafood whisperer Peter Kam takes us on a pre-dawn tour of the city’s premier fish market

Snippet: PostMag gains rare entry into Aberdeen’s Wholesale Fish Market with the men who supply many of Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred kitchens and the chef who helm them – just days before the annual fishing moratorium

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3354389/hong-kongs-seafood-whisperer-peter-kam-takes-us-pre-dawn-tour-citys-premier-fish-market

[2026-05-22 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: How Fanatics cornered the sports collectibles market

Snippet: Fanatics is set to displace Panini as the exclusive licensee of FIFA's collectibles in 2031, following an agreement with FIFA over the licensing rights for World Cup soccer collectibles.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/how-fanatics-cornered-the-sports-collectibles-market.html

[2026-05-22 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan inflation softens more than expected in April, weakening case for BOJ rate hike

Snippet: Japan's core inflation eased more than expected in April, coming in at 1.4%, potentially weakening the case for an early rate hike by the Bank of Japan.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/japan-april-core-inflation-boj-rate-hike-outlook.html

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to secure critical mineral supply chain with sweeping new framework

Snippet: New law coordinates control over the full supply chain as Beijing frames minerals as a national security priority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354400/china-moves-secure-critical-mineral-supply-chain-sweeping-new-framework?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to secure critical mineral supply chain with sweeping new framework

Snippet: New law coordinates control over the full supply chain as Beijing frames minerals as a national security priority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354400/china-moves-secure-critical-mineral-supply-chain-sweeping-new-framework

[2026-05-22 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Turkey Markets Crash After Court Unseats Opposition Head In Latest Erdogan Power Grab

Snippet: Shortly after we learned that Turkey had sold virtually all of its Treasuries in March to defend the lira after the Iran war broke out, the country was thrown into fresh political turmoil on Thursday when a Turkish court removed the leader of the country’s main opposition party in a landmark ruling that triggered a stock market crash, including one marketwide halt, and could strengthen President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on power while further alienating foreign capital.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/turkey-markets-crash-after-court-unseats-opposition-head-latest-erdogan-power-grab

[2026-05-22 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 22)

Snippet: History mispricedStarbucks Korea's marketing fiasco turns national trauma into financial, legal risk

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260522000800315

[2026-05-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Canadian regulator triples US streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content

Snippet: Music streaming apps, clockwise from top left, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and Google are displayed on an iPhone in New York, Jan. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-us-streamers-canadian-content-34f06d7f7a831cffa92259b5a674a211

[2026-05-22 06:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia news LIVE: Second group of IS-linked families leave Syria for Australia, according to reports; Iran war and inflation hit jobs market as unemployment surges

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-second-group-of-is-linked-families-leave-syria-for-australia-according-to-reports-iran-war-and-inflation-hit-jobs-market-as-unemployment-surges-20260522-p5zzo4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 5/21/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks ticked higher following the latest reversal for oil prices.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-0709cb2203785c5af55d2786af1f9e12

[2026-05-22 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials

Snippet: The United States has imposed sanctions on nine people it accuses of enabling Hezbollah to “undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty”, the latest US effort to destroy the group’s financial networks around the world.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/us-sanctions-elected-hezbollah-mps-and-lebanese-security-officials

[2026-05-22 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mexico cuts interest rate as Iran war fuels inflation concerns

Snippet: Mexico’s central bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate following a split vote, as uncertainty surrounding the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to unsettle global markets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/mexico-cuts-interest-rate-iran-war-fuels-inflation-concerns

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Consumer sentiment rises at sharpest pace in 1 yr in May on robust chip exports, stock rally

Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Consumer sentiment rose at the fastest pace in about a year in May, driven by robust semiconductor exports and the stock market rally, the central bank said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521010100320

[2026-05-22 05:16 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to advance, Wall Street seesaws as oil prices swing

Snippet: Hour-to-hour swings for oil prices keep jerking financial markets around, and US stocks are drifting following the latest reversal.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-advance-wall-street-seesaws-as-oil-prices-swing-20260522-p5zznl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 04:54 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Secret Israeli Military Footprints Inside Iraq?

Snippet: The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of this site. This site does not give financial, investment or medical advice.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/secret-israeli-military-footprints-inside-iraq/

[2026-05-22 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lebanon economy could shrink by up to 10% amid war

Snippet: Lebanon’s ongoing war is expected to shrink the country’s economy by at least seven percent this year and could cost the country an estimated $20bn.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanon-economy-could-shrink-10-amid-war

[2026-05-22 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Inside Musk’s SpaceX IPO prospectus: Losses, lockups and a 1 million-person Mars goal

Snippet: Elon Musk announced plans for one of the biggest stock sales ever by taking public a space company that is currently losing billions of dollars a year. The stock sale could also make Musk, who founded SpaceX in 2002, the world’s first trillionaire. (AP Video: Marissa Duhaney)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/spacex-ipo-musk-trillionaire-781b95c643631537fdac0e1621409808

[2026-05-22 02:50 UTC+10:00] [Weight-loss drugs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New weight-loss shot appears to outperform other obesity drugs on market

Snippet: Eli Lilly says participants in a sizable trial of retatrutide lost much more weight compared to other weight-loss drugs

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/21/weight-loss-shot-eli-lilly-glp-1

[2026-05-22 02:46 UTC+10:00] [Ankara] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Court annuls leadership of Turkey’s main opposition party

Snippet: The move to oust Ozgur Ozel triggered a stock market sell-off and could strengthen President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3354426/court-annuls-leadership-turkeys-main-opposition-party

[2026-05-22 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Court annuls leadership of Turkey’s main opposition party

Snippet: The move to oust Ozgur Ozel triggered a stock market sell-off and could strengthen President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3354426/court-annuls-leadership-turkeys-main-opposition-party?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai's Arabian Travel Market rescheduled for September after Iran war delay | The National

Snippet: Dubai's Arabian Travel Market, the emirate's flagship tourism industry event, will be held in September in an effort to “maximise participation” after being put on hold by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/21/dubais-arabian-travel-market-rescheduled-for-september-after-iran-war-delay/