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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Putin Rips NATO Aggression At Scaled-Down Victory Day Parade As Ceasefire Holds

Snippet: By many accounts Russia's Saturday Victory Day parade and memorial observances in Moscow's Red Square were once again muted and somewhat scaled down compared to the immense pageantry which marked the pre-Ukraine war years.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/putin-rips-nato-aggression-scaled-down-victory-day-parade-ceasefire-holds

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean leaders focus on food, energy, maritime safety

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/10/news/national/asean-leaders-focus-on-food-energy-maritime-safety/2339990

[2026-05-09 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Kaufman thanks Duterte, supporters as ICC weighs withdrawal request

Snippet: British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman on Saturday thanked former president Rodrigo Duterte and his supporters as the International Criminal Court considers his request to withdraw from the former leader’s defense team in the crimes against humanity case linked to the Philippines’ war on drugs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/news/kaufman-thanks-duterte-supporters-as-icc-weighs-withdrawal-request/2339974

[2026-05-09 22:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade

Snippet: Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow’s Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce Nato.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/breaking-news/992159/putin-denounces-nato-at-scaled-back-victory-day-parade/

[2026-05-09 21:13 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICC says no public warrant issued in PH amid Bato warrant rumors

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/icc-statement-no-public-warrant-may-9-2026/

[2026-05-09 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean Summit wraps up with focus on Myanmar, energy supplies

Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says there has been 'a nano-shift' in Asean's approach to crisis-hit Myanmar, a country formally excluded from high-level summits since a 2021 military coup that triggered a bloody civil war. Speaking at a press conference closing the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu on May 9, 2026, the Philippine leader also outlined plans for a shared regional fuel reserve and warned of the 'alarming' consequences of any disruption to navigation in the South China Sea.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/videos/asean-summit-wraps-up-with-focus-on-myanmar-energy-supplies/2339936

[2026-05-09 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade

Snippet: Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow's Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce Nato.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c626xjq0q0vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-09 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: At Victory Day Parade, Putin Says Russia Fighting 'Aggressive Force' Backed by NATO in Ukraine

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO, and that the Russian army's cause was "just," as he addressed an annual Victory Day parade on Red Square.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/09/at-victory-day-parade-putin-says-russia-fighting-aggressive-force-backed-by-nato-in-ukraine-a92723

[2026-05-09 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: In Victory Day Speech, Putin Says Russia Fighting 'Aggressive' NATO-Backed Force in Ukraine

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and described his war goals as "just," in a combative address to the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/09/in-victory-day-speech-putin-says-russia-fighting-aggressive-nato-backed-force-in-ukraine-a92723

[2026-05-09 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines pushes for action-driven, results-oriented climate approach

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines pushed for an action-driven and results-orientated cooperation between the Associations of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the European Union (EU) to strengthen implementation systems and address persistent delivery gaps in climate action.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/news/philippines-pushes-for-action-driven-results-oriented-climate-approach/2339898

[2026-05-09 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH offers to host proposed Asean Maritime Center

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — The Philippines has offered to host a proposed Asean Maritime Center as Southeast Asian leaders advocate for stronger regional coordination in response to growing uncertainty in the South China Sea.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/regions/ph-offers-to-host-proposed-asean-maritime-center/2339891

[2026-05-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Kaufman withdrawal shows Duterte case ‘indefensible,’ says group

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The withdrawal of Nicholas Kaufman as the lead defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte proves that the case against the former chief executive in the International Criminal Court (ICC) is indefensible, according to a group of Filipinos in Europe who are calling for the former leader’s conviction.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/news/kaufman-withdrawal-shows-duterte-case-indefensible-says-group/2339892

[2026-05-09 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel condemns European criticism over West Bank settler violence

Snippet: Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, criticised Britain and France after the two countries called on Israel to halt settler attacks and land seizures in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-condemns-european-criticism-over-west-bank-settler-violence

[2026-05-09 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos underscores Asean's commitment to resolving Myanmar crisis

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) leaders sought new ways to address Myanmar’s political crisis after frustration grew over the lack of progress in implementing the bloc’s peace framework.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/regions/marcos-underscores-aseans-commitment-to-resolving-myanmar-crisis/2339873

[2026-05-09 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC prosecutors, victims seek Duterte’s continued detention ahead of trial

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors and victims’ representatives at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have separately urged judges to keep former president Rodrigo Duterte in detention, arguing that his release would endanger trial proceedings, increase the risk of flight, and potentially expose witnesses and victims to intimidation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/news/icc-prosecutors-victims-seek-dutertes-continued-detention-ahead-of-trial/2339860

[2026-05-09 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Duterte’s health deteriorating in ICC detention, defense lawyers say

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers for former president Rodrigo Duterte told the International Criminal Court (ICC) that his health has significantly deteriorated in detention, citing repeated falls, memory lapses, and continuous video surveillance due to the risk of collapse.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/news/dutertes-health-deteriorating-in-icc-detention-defense-lawyers-say/2339855

[2026-05-09 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Francesca Albanese receives prestigious award from Spanish Prime Minister

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez presented controversial United Nations envoy Francesca Albanese with the “Commander’s Cross of the Order of Civil Merit” on Thursday, one of Spain's highest civilian honors.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895592

[2026-05-09 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: European arrogance treats NATO as a one-way partnership

Snippet: President Donald Trump recently announced that he was reducing the US military presence in Germany by at least 5,000 troops, with plans to “cut way down” the 70,000 active-duty military personnel in Europe.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/opinion/europes-arrogance-turns-nato-into-a-one-way-partnership/

[2026-05-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL appoints first female Ambassador to Ethiopia - DailyNews

Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa marked the official assumption of duties by Ambassador-designate Nirmala Indumathie Dias Paranavitana. She will also serve as Sri Lanka’s Permanent Observer to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/local/991992/sl-appoints-first-female-ambassador-to-ethiopia/

[2026-05-09 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rubio voices support for NATO in Italy amid alliance tensions with Trump

Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio described himself as “a strong supporter of NATO” amid tensions between President Trump and the members of the alliance.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/rubio-voices-support-for-nato-in-italy-amid-alliance-tensions-with-trump/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Former president of Botswana Festus Mogae dies at 86

Snippet: President of the Republic of Botswana Festus Mogae addresses the 62nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 26, 2007, at the U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Ed Betz, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/botswana-former-president-festus-mogae-obituary-eb9f28d90d27a6da748d71012e215231

[2026-05-09 02:54 UTC+10:00] [EU-US trade talks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Rubio backs NATO in Rome as US-Italy tensions simmer

Snippet: ROME — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared himself "a strong supporter of NATO" after talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday, as political friction between the two allies brews.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/marco-rubio-backs-nato-us-italy-tensions-simmer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-09 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ​Environmental law education in the Philippines

Snippet: WHEN the Supreme Court of the Philippines was designated by the United Nations Environment Program to lead the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in “educating” the judiciary about the new field of environmental law in the region, the course was already being taught in Philippine law schools as a compulsory subject.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/opinion/columns/environmental-law-education-in-the-philippines/2339502

[2026-05-09 01:40 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Nicholas Kaufman withdraws as Duterte’s ICC lawyer

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/philippines/nicholas-kaufman-withdraws-duterte-icc-lawyer/

[2026-05-08 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos: Asean calls for end to Mideast hostilities

Snippet: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. says Asean calls for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East, stressing that peace remains the bloc’s central appeal amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Speaking at the press conference during the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu on May 8, 2026, Marcos said Asean foreign ministers had issued a statement urging all parties to cease hostilities, step back from escalation, and pursue dialogue for a lasting resolution.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/videos/watch-marcos-asean-calls-for-end-to-mideast-hostilities/2339565

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: PH, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei OK cooperation for underserved, remote areas

Snippet: Leaders of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines approved the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Vision 2035 during a summit in Cebu on May 8, 2026, establishing a new 10-year direction for cooperation focused on underserved and remote areas. In a press briefing at Asean's International Media Center, Mindanao Development Authority Chairman Leo Tereso Magno described the summit as a 'very defining moment' for the subregional partnership.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/videos/watch-ph-indonesia-malaysia-brunei-ok-cooperation-for-underserved-remote-areas/2339501

[2026-05-08 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Asean summit marks unity against 'profound uncertainty' — Marcos

Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasizes the unity of the Asia-Pacific region in the face of 'profound uncertainty' during his opening address to the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit in Cebu on May 8, 2026. The meeting of the 11-member association is expected to focus largely on finding solutions to the Middle Eastern crisis, which has caused fuel and food prices to soar in the region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/videos/watch-asean-summit-marks-unity-against-profound-uncertainty-marcos/2339498

[2026-05-08 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Philippines hosts Cambodian, Thai leaders for 'candid' peace talks at Asean

Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hosts Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for trilateral talks at the Asean summit in Cebu on May 8, 2026. The Thai and Cambodian leaders said they have agreed to work towards a lasting peace that would end a decades-long border dispute.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/videos/watch-philippines-hosts-cambodian-thai-leaders-for-candid-peace-talks-at-asean/2339475

[2026-05-08 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN leaders to create shared fuel reserve for future crises

Snippet: ASEAN leaders pose during the opening ceremony of their summit in Cebu, the Philippines, on May 8. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/asean-leaders-to-create-shared-fuel-reserve-for-future-crises

[2026-05-08 22:03 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN in Cebu: Solutions to Middle East crisis needed ASAP but nothing concrete yet

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/philippines/asean-summit-cebu-solutions-middle-east-crisis-needed-asap-nothing-concrete/

[2026-05-08 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Exclusive: Karim Khan says he would cooperate with an inquiry into Cameron's alleged ICC threat

Snippet: The British chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has confirmed he would cooperate with an inquiry into the April 2024 phone call between himself and then-British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, in which he has said Cameron threatened to defund the ICC if he pursued arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/karim-khan-would-cooperate-inquiry-david-camerons-alleged-icc-threat

[2026-05-08 21:25 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: FULL TEXT: Marcos’ opening statement at 48th ASEAN Summit retreat session

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/philippines/transcript-marcos-jr-opening-statement-48th-asean-summit-retreat-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-08 20:55 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN chair Marcos: Effects of Middle East crisis ‘to be felt for years to come’

Snippet: CEBU, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. again emphasized how events across the world have impacted Southeast Asia, as he and other leaders gathered at the Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu for the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit retreat session on Friday, May 8.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-jr-opening-statement-48th-asean-summit-retreat-cebu-may-2026/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Líderes de ASEAN debaten plan de crisis para mitigar las repercusiones de la guerra en Oriente Medio

Snippet: De izquierda a derecha, el secretario permanente del Ministerio de Exteriores, de Myanmar, U Hau Khan Sum; el primer ministro de Malasia, Anwar Ibrahim; el primer ministro de Tailandia, Anutin Charnvirakul; el de Timor Oriental, Xanana Gusmao; el de Vietnam, Le Minh Hung; el presidente de Filipinas, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.; el primer ministro de Singapur, Lawrence Wong; el sultán de Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah; el presidente de Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto; el primer ministro de Camboya, Hun Manet, y el de Laos,

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asean-filipinas-oriente-medio-guerra-2667a3194b0da6d4bc42a7ba0fb5ae68

[2026-05-08 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: FULL TEXT: Marcos’ opening statement at 48th ASEAN Summit plenary session

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/philippines/transcript-marcos-jr-opening-statement-48th-asean-summit-plenary-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-08 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: UN rights chief says Tunisia must end repression of civil society, media

Snippet: The United Nations rights chief demanded Thursday that Tunisia end widening repression targeting civil society organizations, journalists, rights defenders and opposition figures.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/un-rights-chief-says-tunisia-must-end-repression-of-civil-society-media/

[2026-05-08 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Karim Khan describes threats from David Cameron and Lindsey Graham in new interview

Snippet: The British chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has spoken publicly for the first time since he went on extended leave last May pending the outcome of a United Nations investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/karim-khan-describes-threats-and-pressure-david-cameron-lindsey-graham-new-interview

[2026-05-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Baltic States Warn Of Unfunded Debt Surge For Europe's Defense Splurge

Snippet: In a rare outbreak of sanity from the continent that perfected kicking the can, officials on NATO’s eastern front are openly admitting what Brussels and Frankfurt have spent years denying: you can’t fund a permanent war footing with infinite borrowing and hope the bond market never notices.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/baltic-states-warn-unfunded-debt-surge-europes-defense-splurge

[2026-05-08 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Exclusive: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan details 'dangerous' attempt by states to remove him

Snippet: The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has accused members of the court's governing body of waging a "dangerous" and biased campaign to remove him from office over unfounded sexual misconduct allegations and his investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/exclusive-icc-prosecutor-karim-khan-details-dangerous-attempt-states

[2026-05-08 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Exclusive: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan details 'dangerous' attempt by states to remove him

Snippet: The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has accused members of the court's governing body of waging a "dangerous" and biased campaign to remove him from office over unfounded sexual misconduct allegations and his investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/icc-karim-khan-details-dangerous-attempt-states-remove-him-position

[2026-05-08 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN's electric vehicle ambitions hit the 'grid wall'

Snippet: VinFast electric taxis wait for customers in Hanoi on Aug. 30, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/asean-s-electric-vehicle-ambitions-hit-the-grid-wall

[2026-05-08 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN sa Cebu: Unsa ang hulagway sa ‘bare-bones’ summit sa energy emergency?

Snippet: CEBU, Philippines – Gihimamat ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang mga lider ug representante sa 11 ka miyembrong estado sa Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sa Mactan Island niadtong Mayo 8, 2026, alang sa nag-unang meeting sa mga lider ubos sa pagpangulo sa Pilipinas.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-bare-bones-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026-cebuano-bisaya-version/

[2026-05-08 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mindanao strengthens air links with Indonesia for enhanced trade

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Mindanao moves to expand direct air links with Indonesia while government agencies strengthen efforts to prepare local enterprises for regional trade under the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/regions/mindanao-strengthens-air-links-with-indonesia-for-enhanced-trade/2339269

[2026-05-08 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos highlights Asean unity amid Middle East instability at Summit

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Welcoming heads of state and delegates from all Asean member states, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. opened the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Meetings on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/regions/marcos-highlights-asean-unity-amid-middle-east-instability-at-summit/2339247

[2026-05-08 15:25 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cebuano performers shine as 48th ASEAN Summit opens

Snippet: CEBU, Philippines – Award-winning Cebuano performers took the stage for the opening ceremony of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu on Friday, May 8.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-lumad-basakanon-choirs-opening-ceremony-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-08 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy crisis dominates Asean summit, forcing long-standing issues to back burner

Snippet: Southeast Asia is one of the worst affected by the global fuel crisis due to its high imports of oil and gas coming from the Gulf

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352850/energy-crisis-dominates-asean-summit-forcing-long-standing-issues-back-burner?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 15:17 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy crisis dominates Asean summit, forcing long-standing issues to back burner

Snippet: Southeast Asia is one of the worst affected by the global fuel crisis due to its high imports of oil and gas coming from the Gulf

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352850/energy-crisis-dominates-asean-summit-forcing-long-standing-issues-back-burner

[2026-05-08 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN must stay 'agile' to address global headwinds, Marcos urges bloc

Snippet: ASEAN leaders pose during the opening ceremony of their summit in Cebu, the Philippines, on May 8. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/asean-must-stay-agile-to-address-global-headwinds-marcos-urges-bloc

[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 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos pushes Asean maritime cooperation amid global tensions

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called for stronger maritime cooperation among Southeast Asian nations amid rising geopolitical tensions and increasing disruptions to global trade routes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/marcos-pushes-asean-maritime-cooperation-amid-global-tensions/2339218