[2026-05-13 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee to meet Nobel economic laureate Howitt on economic policy this week

Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will meet Nobel economics laureate Peter Howitt later this week to listen to his opinions on the country's economic policies, a presidential spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513012500315

[2026-05-13 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE delegation meets Syria's President Al Shara as economic ties gather momentum | The National

Snippet: A delegation led by Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi met Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Damascus during the first UAE-Syria Investment Forum, as the countries move to expand economic engagement.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/13/uae-delegation-meets-syrias-president-al-shara-as-economic-ties-gather-momentum/

[2026-05-13 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Canada charts new course with Gulf partners beyond traditional western allies | The National

Snippet: Canada is looking to build alliances with nations outside traditional partnerships – including the UAE – as global powers such as the US and China chart their own course, its Minister of National Defence has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/13/canada-charts-new-course-with-gulf-partners-beyond-traditional-western-allies/

[2026-05-13 21:38 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Best of cartoons, May 14, 2026

Snippet: Credit:Michael Howard

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-may-14-2026-20260513-p5zwm3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 21:37 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cartoons of the week

Snippet: Credit:Aresna Villanueva

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/cartoons-of-the-week-20260508-p5zv60.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: French far right to Kylian Mbappé: Shut up and dribble … better

Snippet: PARIS — It’s all kicking off between the French far right and the country’s biggest football star.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/france-national-rally-kylian-mbappe-jordan-bardella-marine-le-pen/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash

Snippet: MetLife Stadium will be known as New York/New Jersey Stadium for the tournament as part of Fifa's policy on corporate sponsored names

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3w2nqz9nn3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The King's Speech at a glance

Snippet: King Charles has outlined the government's law-making plans for the coming year in a speech to the House of Lords.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypj215wgpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 21:12 UTC+10:00] [Asylum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Everything policy pros need to know about the king’s speech

Snippet: LONDON — Security will be the cornerstone of the Labour government’s next legislative agenda as set out in the king's speech, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/everything-policy-pros-need-to-know-about-the-kings-speech/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-13 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Senate Democrats will push Republicans to vote on CFPB changes

Snippet: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questions Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as he testifies before a Senate Committee on Finance hearing on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/senate-votes-cfpb-banks-warren-trump-bb74493239eee8a540e902dd0f85f001

[2026-05-13 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction

Snippet: The UAE is looking to increase its role in Syria via investment. Of the many countries that embraced the new government in Damascus, the UAE has taken a more cautious approach.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896043

[2026-05-13 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: After Netanyahu's haredi crisis: Bennett closes in, could overtake with Eisenkot - poll

Snippet: As Israel faces political turbulence and continued security uncertainty over the confrontation with Iran, a KAN 11 poll published Tuesday night found that a united Naftali Bennett-Yair Lapid political framework is the only party currently positioned to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896019

[2026-05-13 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu's Iran expectations are 'far from reality,' former PM Ehud Barak says

Snippet: During an interview on 103FM, former prime minister and former IDF chief of staff Ehud Barak criticized Netanyahu for presenting what he called an unrealistic vision to US President Donald Trump. He referred to a meeting between the two leaders where Netanyahu reportedly suggested that military action against Iran could lead to regime collapse, stating: "We will act, the regime will crack, there is an opportunity to eliminate the leadership, this will topple the regime." Barak dismissed these claims, arguing

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896017

[2026-05-13 20:57 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH may surrender suspects to international court, says DOJ

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/doj-government-surrender-suspects-international-court/

[2026-05-13 20:56 UTC+10:00] [Wes Streeting] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say

Snippet: Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as Thursday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/13/wes-streeting-plans-to-resign-and-mount-leadership-challenge-allies-say

[2026-05-13 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bad weather conditions around the island: Coastal fishermen urged to remain vigilant – Director General of Fisheries

Snippet: Due to a low-pressure area currently situated to the northeast of the island, the Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Mr. Susantha Kahawatta, has emphasized that coastal sea areas may become rough. He has urged fishermen to remain highly vigilant and underscored that the wearing of life jackets is mandatory for all those engaged in fishing activities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/13/breaking-news/994377/bad-weather-conditions-around-the-island-coastal-fishermen-urged-to-remain-vigilant-director-general-of-fisheries/

[2026-05-13 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russian ship that sank off Spain may have had nuclear reactor cargo

Snippet: MADRID (AP) — A Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean after its engine room exploded may have been carrying pieces for nuclear reactors used in submarines, a Spanish government document shows.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russian-ship-explosion-nuclear-reactors-spain-545f9d6f263549c9292e0a7c18831c79

[2026-05-13 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Rival rallies outside Senate

Snippet: Rival political factions converged on Diokno Boulevard in Pasay City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as the advocacy coalition Tindig Pilipinas and allied groups staged a demonstration near the Senate to demand the arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa and the start of impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/videos/watch-rival-rallies-outside-senate/2342689

[2026-05-13 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian government secures aircraft to fly home Hantavirus cruise passengers

Snippet: Mark Butler earlier revealed the struggle to secure a suitable aircraft for the mission. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/australia-secures-aircraft-to-bring-hantavirus-ship-passengers/106676768

[2026-05-13 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bad Weather Conditions Around the Island: Coastal Fishermen Urged to Remain Vigilant – Director General of Fisheries - DailyNews

Snippet: Due to a low-pressure area currently situated to the northeast of the island, the Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Mr. Susantha Kahawatta, has emphasized that coastal sea areas may become rough. He has urged fishermen to remain highly vigilant and underscored that the wearing of life jackets is mandatory for all those engaged in fishing activities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/13/breaking-news/994356/bad-weather-conditions-around-the-island-coastal-fishermen-urged-to-remain-vigilant-director-general-of-fisheries/

[2026-05-13 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iraqi parliament to vote on new government after months of political wrangling | The National

Snippet: Iraq’s parliament is scheduled to vote on Thursday on the cabinet line-up presented by Prime Minister-designate Ali Al Zaidi.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/13/iraqi-parliament-to-vote-on-new-government-after-months-of-political-wrangling/

[2026-05-13 20:27 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sharp weapon attack by fellow student at Eppawala school leaves five injured

Snippet: A student from a government school in Eppawala is alleged to have attacked five fellow students using a sharp weapon.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/13/breaking-news/994294/sharp-weapon-attack-by-fellow-student-at-eppawala-school-leaves-five-injured/

[2026-05-13 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Herbosa should resign—Cayetano

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano called on Health Secretary Ted Herbosa to resign over the alleged delayed procurement of flu vaccines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/news/herbosa-should-resigncayetano/2342676

[2026-05-13 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia weighs legal action after Norway blocks missile exports

Snippet: The missiles are central to Malaysia’s troubled littoral combat ship programme as Putrajaya says it will seek an explanation from Oslo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353441/malaysia-weighs-legal-action-after-norway-blocks-missile-exports?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia weighs legal action after Norway blocks missile exports

Snippet: The missiles are central to Malaysia’s troubled littoral combat ship programme as Putrajaya says it will seek an explanation from Oslo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353441/malaysia-weighs-legal-action-after-norway-blocks-missile-exports

[2026-05-13 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions

Snippet: Eleven unions which help fund the Labour Party believe "it is clear" Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will not lead the party into the next election.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrp252prwdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Jim O'Neill: 4 lessons the U.K. must learn from bond markets after gilts sell-off

Snippet: Britain faces among the highest borrowing costs of any developed nation — but bond markets offer 4 key lessons the government can embrace to remedy the issue, according to former U.K. Treasury minister Jim O'Neill.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/jim-oneill-4-lessons-for-the-uk-from-bond-markets.html

[2026-05-13 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli deputy PM Levin to address Romanian parliament ahead of Solidarity Day

Snippet: BUCHAREST — Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin is set to address a joint session of Romania's Chamber of Deputies and Senate on Wednesday, as the two countries mark the annual Day of Solidarity and Friendship between Romania and Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896013

[2026-05-13 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: One in 10 successful candidates in UK local elections elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues

Snippet: A total of 574 candidates were elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues in the recent British local elections, according to an analysis by the Henry Jackson Society.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896009

[2026-05-13 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pacific island nation of Nauru proposes name change in break from colonial past

Snippet: Pacific island Nauru said it will hold a referendum to change its official name, described as a colonial relic from a time when "foreign tongues" mangled the native language.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/13/pacific-island-nation-of-nauru-proposes-name-change-in-break-from-colonial-past/

[2026-05-13 19:47 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Russian foreign minister says ‘nothing is happening’ in US talks on Ukraine and peace process is stuck – Europe live

Snippet: Sergei Lavrov comments before leaders of the ‘Bucharest Nine’ meet later today with Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/13/ukraine-russia-war-sergei-lavrov-mark-rutte-bucharest-europe-latest-news-updates

[2026-05-13 19:40 UTC+10:00] [US politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump says he ‘doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ as he heads to China for talks with Xi Jinping – US politics live

Snippet: President says he ‘doesn’t think about anybody’ when questioned on financial impact of the Iran war as he departed for Beijing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/may/13/donald-trump-china-xi-jinping-beijing-iran-war-us-politics-latest-news-updates

[2026-05-13 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Bond markets on edge' as King Charles sets out fragile U.K. government's agenda

Snippet: Britain's King Charles III will set out the agenda of a fragile U.K. government on Wednesday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced down calls for his resignation that sparked heavy selling pressure on gilts in the previous session.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/gilts-sterling-starmer-king-charles-uk.html

[2026-05-13 19:31 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lord mayor slams federal tax reforms, flags zoning changes to boost housing supply

Snippet: The federal government’s property tax reforms will disincentivise construction and hurt Brisbane renters, the lord mayor said as he announced new zoning changes were set to be considered as part of a supply-side fix to the housing crisis.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/lord-mayor-slams-federal-tax-reforms-flags-zoning-changes-to-boost-housing-supply-20260513-p5zwha.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Protesters swarm state parliament in bid to save trees from golf course upgrade

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/protesters-swarm-state-parliament-in-bid-to-save-trees-from-golf-course-upgrade-20260513-p5zwln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: $2.5m taxpayer-funded memorial to killed workers labelled a missed opportunity

Snippet: A $2.5 million taxpayer-funded memorial honouring people killed at work has been labelled a missed opportunity to showcase Australian talent.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/2-5m-taxpayer-funded-memorial-to-killed-workers-labelled-a-missed-opportunity-20260512-p5zvzu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘An absolute crime’: The plan to expand HSC subject choice for public schools

Snippet: Sydney’s public high school students will be given more subject choice in the Higher School Certificate from next year after the government granted them permission to enrol in an online virtual school previously restricted to regional and rural students.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/an-absolute-crime-the-plan-to-expand-hsc-subject-choice-for-public-schools-20260512-p5zw1l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 19:20 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has taken a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this week.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/13/breaking-news/994297/elon-musk-and-jensen-huang-among-ceos-joining-trump-on-china-trip/

[2026-05-13 19:17 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: NSW premier says federal budget was ‘unfair’ towards state

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw-premier-says-federal-budget-was-unfair-towards-state-20260513-p5zwli.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 19:17 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Workers set to benefit from federal budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/workers-set-to-benefit-from-federal-budget-20260513-p5zwlj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A budget that meets the moment but doesn’t yet prepare for the future

Snippet: May 13, 2026 — 7:15pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/a-budget-that-meets-the-moment-but-doesn-t-yet-prepare-for-the-future-20260513-p5zwaq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Unification minister, U.N. human rights chief discuss inter-Korean ties, humanitarian issues

Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to discuss human rights issues and Seoul's efforts to improve ties with Pyongyang, the ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513012200315

[2026-05-13 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy

Snippet: Evan Duke, a 30-year-old bartender who lives in Raleigh, N.C., works at the Pearl & Peril, March 10, 2026, in the city’s Glenwood South bar district. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-north-carolina-senate-big-beautiful-bill-09c3d170f57f56c74a7e4e35d6cf2dee

[2026-05-13 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 2026 budget: A missed opportunity for First Nations people?

Snippet: Topic:Indigenous Australians

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/whats-in-the-2026-federal-budget-for-first-nations-people/106675724

[2026-05-13 18:54 UTC+10:00] [National disability insurance scheme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australians may only be able to access NDIS if ‘all appropriate’ treatment options exhausted, documents reveal

Snippet: Exclusive: Sweeping overhaul expected to be introduced to parliament Thursday as Greens warn proposal is ‘extraordinarily alarming’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/13/australians-may-only-be-able-to-access-ndis-if-all-appropriate-treatment-options-exhausted-documents-reveal

[2026-05-13 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NT government accused of 'politicising tragedy' with child protection laws

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/indigenous-groups-slam-nt-child-protection-law-changes/106674008

[2026-05-13 18:41 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Spooked investors could see house prices sink after big budget changes

Snippet: Investors are tipped to sink their cash into new apartments, townhouses and units under the Albanese government’s overhaul of property taxes, but spooked public sentiment could deliver a larger-than-expected hit to prices in the short term as people dump their holdings.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/spooked-investors-could-see-house-prices-sink-after-big-budget-changes-20260513-p5zwb4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: How Spain will pay owners of empty homes to put them back on the market

Snippet: The Spanish government has launched a raft of new aid packages to help property owners put their empty homes back on the rental market, from an extra €600 a month for renting them out at affordable prices, to €35,000 for renovation work.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260513/how-spain-will-pay-owners-of-empty-homes-to-put-them-back-on-the-market

[2026-05-13 18:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee meets US, Chinese economic chiefs ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10737337

[2026-05-13 18:37 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier and romantic ministers referred to corruption watchdog

Snippet: David Crisafulli and the premier’s under-fire state ministers Amanda Camm and Tim Mander have been referred to the corruption watchdog, as the Opposition ramps up pressure on the government’s integrity standards.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/premier-and-romantic-ministers-referred-to-corruption-watchdog-20260513-p5zwk8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed