Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-31 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Campaign posters of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party line the road leading to his birth town of Beshasha where he is a local hero.
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[2026-05-31 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Malta’s Labour Party (PL) has won an unprecedented fourth term in a victory for Prime Minister Robert Abela, a sample of vote counts showed.
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[2026-05-31 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump called Saturday for the cancellation of upcoming concerts celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts backed out, saying they should be replaced by a political rally headlined by himself.
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[2026-05-31 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Trump administration is in advanced talks to provide direct federal funding to a select group of American drone manufacturers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-31 20:14 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-05-31 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has named Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, setting up a rematch of the three-way contest that defined the 2023 poll.
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[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)
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[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)
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[2026-05-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In pictures: IDF retakes southern Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge outpost nearly three decades laterThe IDF held the outpost until May 2000, when Israel withdrew its forces from southern Lebanon on the order of former prime minister Ehud Barak.Follow us on Google IDF shares footage of first tank to cross Litani River in southern Lebanon, May 31, 2026.
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[2026-05-31 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- At a key defense forum in Singapore, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has highlighted South Korea's efforts to strengthen its "self-reliant" defense capabilities amid growing North Korean threats and a volatile security environment shaped in part by the Middle East tensions.
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[2026-05-31 19:01 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Bogota – Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential election that will determine the conflict-ridden nation’s response to spiraling violence, either staying left and opting for dialogue or tacking right towards all-out war.
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[2026-05-31 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Germany’s policy on Russia is riddled with contradictions, veteran German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has argued, accusing Berlin of punishing Moscow over alleged violations of international law while excusing similar accusations leveled against the US and damaging its own economy in the process.
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[2026-05-31 18:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
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[2026-05-31 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Colombia is heading to the polls to choose a new president.
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[2026-05-31 18:31 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Political donations will be capped at $10,000 every state election cycle, and doubled for new political aspirants under the Allan government’s new bill to fix Victoria’s electoral laws.
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[2026-05-31 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Space is not an ordinary, commercial, open market but a strategic domain tied directly to sovereignty, security and industrial policy
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[2026-05-31 18:30 UTC+10:00] [NorthStar Earth & Space] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Space is not an ordinary, commercial, open market but a strategic domain tied directly to sovereignty, security and industrial policy
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[2026-05-31 18:08 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The federal government has waved through plans for a major bayside Olympic venue east of Brisbane, ruling the planned Redland Whitewater Centre will not require a full environmental assessment provided strict conditions are met.
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[2026-05-31 18:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: More science and technology talent will become eligible for South Korea’s "top-tier visa" starting in June, as part of a government policy aimed at attracting more than 2,000 foreign researchers and professionals by 2030.
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[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Nicola Sturgeon] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Former Scottish first minister says she will not apologise for actions of her ex- husband found guilty of embezzlement
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[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue
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[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue
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[2026-05-31 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” as part of its operations against Hezbollah, The Guardian reported on Sunday.
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[2026-05-31 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon was convicted on Sunday of failing to ensure that serious financial irregularities at UnetCredit were properly reported to the public while he served as the company's chairman.
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[2026-05-31 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi on Saturday ordered the creation of a high-level body to tighten control over government spending and reduce financial waste.
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[2026-05-31 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) continues to bring its services closer to members and pensioners through the expansion of its mall-based Ginhawa Service Hubs in key commercial centers in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
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[2026-05-31 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with latest campaign)
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[2026-05-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 5 and 10)
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[2026-05-31 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Sunday sought bipartisan U.S. congressional support for South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine project, as he met with members of the House of Representatives and the Senate at a defense forum, Seoul's defense ministry said.
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[2026-05-31 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defence Minister Khaled told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Oslo’s move was ‘destructive’ to the credibility of the rules-based global order
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[2026-05-31 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Pete Hegseth] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defence Minister Khaled told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Oslo’s move was ‘destructive’ to the credibility of the rules-based global order
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[2026-05-31 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The main opposition People Power Party is keeping the pressure on President Lee Jae Myung and the ruling bloc, slamming the president for showing his marked ballot paper in public.
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[2026-05-31 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lee says failing to vote will resurrect power abusers
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[2026-05-31 16:37 UTC+10:00] [Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’
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[2026-05-31 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Japan's defence minister has rebutted Beijing's claim that his country is engaging in a "new militarism" - criticising China for its military expansion and lack of transparency.
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[2026-05-31 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS Ahn's remarks, background throughout)
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[2026-05-31 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Computex 2026 will feature speakers from many of the world's most important chip companies, with a focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, mobility and other next-gen tech. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
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[2026-05-31 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Opposite spiker Alyssa Solomon will not be seen in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) for now.
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[2026-05-31 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tung Wah Group pledges relocation grant to around 1,000 households who agree to transfer ownership to government amid strong demand for legal support
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[2026-05-31 16:27 UTC+10:00] [legal aid scheme] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tung Wah Group pledges relocation grant to around 1,000 households who agree to transfer ownership to government amid strong demand for legal support
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[2026-05-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-05-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam denounced what he described as a dangerous Israeli escalation in the south, calling for an immediate ceasefire and insisting that a “scorched-earth policy” would not ensure Israel’s security, after Israel launched new strikes across south Lebanon following evacuation warnings.
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[2026-05-31 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing on Sunday in Singapore to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defense and arms industry cooperation, Seoul’s Defense Ministry said.
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[2026-05-31 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-05-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Premier Group Recruitment went into administration with debts of £2.9m – including £647,000 owed to HMRC
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[2026-05-31 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has discussed a Japan-proposed bilateral military logistics support pact with Tokyo, although Seoul maintained its reservations over the matter, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Sunday.
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[2026-05-31 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.
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[2026-05-31 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore
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[2026-05-31 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan Strait] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore
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[2026-05-31 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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