[2026-05-25 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Singapore foreign minister to visit Seoul after stops in China, N. Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet his Singaporean counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, in Seoul this week, following the latter's visits to China and North Korea, the ministry here said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260525004000315

[2026-05-25 21:49 UTC+10:00] [Baltics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Latvian centrist moves to form coalition government

Snippet: Centrist Latvian lawmaker Andris Kulbergs on Monday announced his intention to form a coalition government with four parties, national media reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/new-latvian-coalition-government-forming-andris-kulbergs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-25 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Haredi MKs instructed to end cooperation with coalition over contentious ultra-Orthodox draft bill

Snippet: Lawmakers from the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) party United Torah Judaism were instructed by spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando on Sunday evening to stop cooperating with the coalition’s efforts to advance the controversial haredi draft bill, once again setting back progress on the legislation.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897241

[2026-05-25 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India orders new deportation centres days after BJP election victory

Snippet: The Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party has ordered detention centres for undocumented migrants in West Bengal state, sparking fear of arbitrary expulsions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354785/india-orders-new-deportation-centres-days-after-bjp-election-victory?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:37 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India orders new deportation centres days after BJP election victory

Snippet: The Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party has ordered detention centres for undocumented migrants in West Bengal state, sparking fear of arbitrary expulsions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354785/india-orders-new-deportation-centres-days-after-bjp-election-victory

[2026-05-25 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump utilizes right-wing influencers to push support for Iran agreement within Republican Party

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is utilizing right-wing influencers and media figures identified with the MAGA camp to explain the outlines of the deal with Tehran and prevent a political rebellion within the president's conservative base, according to Monday reports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897239

[2026-05-25 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are systemic safety failures to blame for China’s deadly mine blast?

Snippet: Industry insiders say untracked workers, ‘hidden’ coal pits and airflow issues likely contributed to explosion that killed at least 82

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354784/are-systemic-safety-failures-blame-chinas-deadly-mine-blast?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:32 UTC+10:00] [Qinyuan county] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are systemic safety failures to blame for China’s deadly mine blast?

Snippet: Industry insiders say untracked workers, ‘hidden’ coal pits and airflow issues likely contributed to explosion that killed at least 82

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354784/are-systemic-safety-failures-blame-chinas-deadly-mine-blast

[2026-05-25 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: FACT CHECK: Is it better to live off benefits than to work in Spain?

Snippet: Many people in Spain believe the country's Socialist government offers too many benefits which discourage some from working. Does living off the State really pay off?

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260525/fact-check-is-it-better-to-live-off-benefits-than-to-work-in-spain

[2026-05-25 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing

Snippet: China’s President Xi Jinping has hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan as he met ⁠visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their “all-weather” partnership.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/chinas-xi-praises-unbreakable-pakistan-ties-as-sharif-visits-beijing

[2026-05-25 21:13 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Why such a rush’: Coalition questions Ben Roberts-Smith charging timeline

Snippet: The Coalition has used speedy timelines in the charging of former Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith to suggest authorities may have rushed the final stages of prosecuting the veteran.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/why-such-a-rush-coalition-questions-ben-roberts-smith-charging-timeline-20260525-p600k3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BARMM Chief Minister addresses legality of Education Minister's removal

Snippet: COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has maintained that the removal of Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal from the interim regional government was lawful and grounded on “loss of trust and confidence,” amid criticisms raised during the May 23 RAGE Coalition rally in Davao City that questioned the legality and political implications of the move.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/regions/barmm-chief-minister-addresses-legality-of-education-ministers-removal/2350959

[2026-05-25 21:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Park Geun-hye hits campaign trail for ruling party candidates

Snippet: Former President Park Geun-hye called on voters in the central Chungcheong region Monday to give People Power Party candidates “a chance to work,” stepping up her campaign-trail appearances ahead of the June 3 local elections.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755553

[2026-05-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taipei ‘optimistic’ about arms deal even after US Navy chief says it’s on ice

Snippet: Taiwan’s defence minister says Washington has not notified the island of any pause to a US$14 billion weapons package

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354780/taipei-optimistic-about-arms-deal-even-after-us-navy-chief-says-its-ice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [Institute for National Defense and Security Research] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taipei ‘optimistic’ about arms deal even after US Navy chief says it’s on ice

Snippet: Taiwan’s defence minister says Washington has not notified the island of any pause to a US$14 billion weapons package

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354780/taipei-optimistic-about-arms-deal-even-after-us-navy-chief-says-its-ice

[2026-05-25 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on Iran as the US president negotiates a deal in the nearly three-month-old war, two sources said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-897237

[2026-05-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The language of the American presidency doesn’t apply to Trump | Robert Reich

Snippet: Trump and his allies have so undermined the US government that we need a new vocabulary to describe them

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/25/american-presidency-trump

[2026-05-25 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran's Jews: From ancient roots to the modern day

Snippet: When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the joint sessions of the US Congress in March 2015, just as President Obama was about to sign a nuclear deal with Iran, he misquoted the Biblical story of Esther in an attempt to thwart the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action from being signed, and to set out his case that Iran posed an existential threat to Jews and the state of Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/irans-jews-ancient-roots-modern-day

[2026-05-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: BHP defies its own climate strategy to spend hundreds of millions on polluting diesel trucks in Pilbara

Snippet: Exclusive: Mining giant says technology is not yet advanced enough to run a fully electrified fleet but experts say it is hooked on federal fuel tax credits

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/bhp-diesel-trucks-pilbara-australia-mining-climate-pollution

[2026-05-25 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Kazakhstan Will Not Enforce $1.4Bln Naftogaz Arbitration Award Against Gazprom, Justice Minister Says

Snippet: Kazakhstan’s justice ministry said it will not enforce a special court’s decision allowing Ukraine’s Naftogaz to collect a $1.4 billion international arbitration award from Russia’s Gazprom.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/25/kazakhstan-will-not-enforce-14bln-naftogaz-arbitration-award-against-gazprom-justice-minister-says-a92835

[2026-05-25 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'A building for every drone': Zamir, Smotrich call to strike Beirut over drone attacks on soldiers

Snippet: IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said that Israel should attack Beirut in response to Hezbollah's drone attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon during a Security Cabinet meeting on Monday, sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897231

[2026-05-25 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: The benefits of Spain removing Gibraltar from its 'tax haven' list

Snippet: After 35 years, Spanish authorities have decided to remove Gibraltar from their list of 'tax havens'. The decision will have very positive tax and political implications for cross-borders workers and businesses in British Overseas Territory.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260525/the-benefits-of-spain-removing-gibraltar-from-its-tax-haven-list

[2026-05-25 20:01 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Banter’ or harbinger? Minister enters budget chat with a dark track

Snippet: Welcome to Brisbane Times’ Queensland public sector column, Public Circus. This week: a funding funeral march, who wants to be an Ombudsman heir, the teacher helming a new political party, and more.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/banter-or-harbinger-minister-enters-budget-chat-with-a-dark-track-20260519-p5zys0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 19:28 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor wants its 20 per cent gas reservation scheme to apply nationally. What does that mean for WA?

Snippet: West Australian exporters could be forced to lift the amount of gas kept in reserve for the domestic market under a new framework set out by the federal government.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/labor-wants-its-20-per-cent-gas-reservation-scheme-to-apply-nationally-what-does-that-mean-for-wa-20260525-p600jy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lithuanian authorities on high alert after massive data leak

Snippet: Lithuania’s Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene attends a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, after their meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lithuania-cybersecurity-data-leak-foreign-country-c37226dd898fcd7dcf62265e6465d1d1

[2026-05-25 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: New German list of symbols conflates anti-genocide advocacy with antisemitism

Snippet: The German government last week published a new brochure on what it believes to be antisemitic codes and symbols.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/capitalism-and-east-coast-germanys-new-list-antisemitic-codes

[2026-05-25 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Premier League predictions - how accurate were BBC Sport pundits?

Snippet: Last summer, 33 BBC TV and radio pundits made their predictions for the Premier League season, picking their champions and their top four.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c1j27y7leelo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-25 18:54 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Zali Steggall’s WhatsApp hacked in suspected Russian attack

Snippet: Independent MP Zali Steggall’s WhatsApp account was hacked in March as part of a phishing scheme believed to have been orchestrated by the Russian government that led to the messaging platform being blocked on parliamentary laptops.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/zali-steggall-s-whatsapp-hacked-in-suspected-russian-attack-20260525-p600jr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Avoid eye contact with crows, as they may remember you

Snippet: As large-billed crows enter their fledging season in late May, attacks on people are expected to increase, prompting government warnings and the distribution of response guidelines to local authorities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755529

[2026-05-25 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Cars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Poland’s right-wing topples Kraków’s liberal mayor in fresh blow to Tusk

Snippet: WARSAW — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk suffered a major setback on Sunday as voters in Kraków overwhelmingly backed a right-wing campaign to remove liberal Mayor Aleksander Miszalski — a result that could inspire similar efforts elsewhere in Poland.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-right-wing-topples-krakows-liberal-mayor-fresh-blow-donald-tusk/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-25 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu trial: Case 2000 hearing cut short for ‘security-diplomatic schedule reasons’

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his criminal trial resumed Monday morning at the Tel Aviv District Court building, with his cross-examination continuing in Case 2000, the media-bribery case involving Yediot Aharonot publisher Arnon “Noni” Mozes.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897215

[2026-05-25 18:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AmCham Korea hosts Mick Mulvaney to discuss Trump 2.0 policy direction

Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a special luncheon in Seoul on Thursday featuring Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff under US President Donald Trump, to discuss the future direction of US policy and its implications for Korea and global business.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755527

[2026-05-25 18:40 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fraud and corruption: 56 active allegations on Big Build projects receiving federal funds

Snippet: Eleven of the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria – including the multibillion-dollar Suburban Rail Loop and North East Link – are now the subject of 56 separate allegations of fraud, corruption, theft and criminal behaviour after a rise in reports of suspect conduct.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/fraud-and-corruption-56-active-allegations-on-big-build-projects-receiving-federal-funds-20260525-p600ex.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to give every humanoid robot a digital ID in push to boost industry standards

Snippet: The national initiative will give every bipedal humanoid a unique code, like a national ID but for robots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354747/china-give-every-humanoid-robot-digital-id-push-boost-industry-standards?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 18:31 UTC+10:00] [US-China tech war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to give every humanoid robot a digital ID in push to boost industry standards

Snippet: The national initiative will give every bipedal humanoid a unique code, like a national ID but for robots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354747/china-give-every-humanoid-robot-digital-id-push-boost-industry-standards

[2026-05-25 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Victoria will not introduce firearm caps or buyback scheme, following review

Snippet: Mon 25 May 2026 at 6:29pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/victorian-gun-reforms-review-recommendations-government-response/106719212

[2026-05-25 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign ministers of S. Korea, Croatia discuss arms, energy cooperation

Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Croatian counterpart, Gordan Grlic Radman, met in Seoul on Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the weapons and energy sectors, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755518

[2026-05-25 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heavy rain, strong winds put government on alert

Snippet: Heavy rain forecast to hit South Korea on Tuesday is expected to ease drought concerns in many areas, where precipitation has remained far below average over the past six months.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755517

[2026-05-25 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ghalibaf re-elected as Iran's Parliament Speaker as tensions rise over US talks | The National

Snippet: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament on Monday, extending his tenure in one of the country’s most influential political posts for another year.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/25/ghalibaf-re-elected-as-irans-parliament-speaker-as-tensions-rise-over-us-talks/

[2026-05-25 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NACC boss Paul Brereton resigns amid pressure over misconduct, defence ties

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/nacc-chief-paul-brereton-resigns-amid-defence-ties/106719370

[2026-05-25 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russia jams signal of RAF jet carrying UK's Defense Minister Healey after trip to Estonia - report

Snippet: A Royal Air Force jet carrying British Defense Secretary John Healey had its signal jammed after it flew past the Russian border last week, The Times reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897203

[2026-05-25 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Which side were remarkable? Who were a shambles? Phil McNulty's season review

Snippet: Arsenal lift the Premier Lague title

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2136mx2m2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-25 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: DOJ confirms Interpol Red Notice bid vs Bato dela Rosa

Snippet: The Justice Department has confirmed that Philippine authorities have applied for an Interpol Red Notice against Senator Bato dela Rosa. DOJ spokesman Polo Martinez said the request for an Interpol Red Notice was among the legal remedies available to authorities seeking Dela Rosa’s arrest. This developed as authorities continue searching for Dela Rosa.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/videos/watch-doj-confirms-interpol-red-notice-bid-vs-bato-dela-rosa/2350893

[2026-05-25 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: High Court to hear petition over recognition of soldiers who died by suicide after war service

Snippet: The High Court of Justice was set to hear on Monday morning a petition challenging the state’s handling of discharged soldiers and reservists who died by suicide after their military service, in cases where their deaths may have been connected to their service in the Gaza war.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897204

[2026-05-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Opposition divided: battle among Iranian regime’s opponents plays out on London streets

Snippet: Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of the late shah, are clashing with those who oppose a return of monarchy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/iran-regime-opponents-london-shah-pahlavi-mek

[2026-05-25 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Padilla defends staff against allegation she helped dela Rosa 'escape'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla defended his deputy chief of staff, retired Colonel Jean Robles, from allegations linking her to the escape of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa last week from the Senate despite being under the chamber's "protective custody."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/padilla-defends-staff-against-allegation-she-helped-dela-rosa-escape/2350907

[2026-05-25 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Fool, ignoramus': Parliamentary committee suspended as senators clash

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/senate-estimates-bridget-mckenzie-glenn-sterle-clash/106718614

[2026-05-25 17:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]

Source: 9News

Title: Labor to consult all businesses on tax reform amid criticism

Snippet: The federal government will consult all businesses, not just tech start-ups as was initially suggested, on its proposed tax reform.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed broad consultation would take place as he outlined the process of how the capital gains tax and negative gearing changes would be introduced to parliament."Treasury are going about consulting not just in tech, but consulting COSBOA, for example, ACCI, the Tech Council," he told reporters today.READ MORE: MP's WhatsApp account hacked by foreign powerPrime Minister Anthony

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/labor-to-consult-all-businesses-on-tax-reform-amid-criticism/79f86c1d-9221-4923-af9c-165ded2ed0f0

[2026-05-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Premier League 2025-26 review: matches of the season

Snippet: Nine-goal and seven-goal thrillers feature with a chaotic denouement at Anfield and a fraught Tyne-Wear derby

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/25/premier-league-2025-26-review-matches-of-the-season

[2026-05-25 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ISIS-linked women and children to return to Australia within days

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/is-families-syria-australia-flights-booked-return/106719556