[2026-05-12 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's redistricting push faces legal and political challenges

Snippet: Danielle Brown, National Field Co-Director of Black Voters Matter, speaks about redistricting at the South Carolina Statehouse on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/redistricting-congress-voting-rights-trump-1ed6f8c68884b372efca79fbb50e343a

[2026-05-12 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu lawmakers explain votes against VP impeachment

Snippet: CEBU CITY — Four Cebuano lawmakers voted against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte after the House of Representatives approved the complaint and sent the case to the Senate for trial on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/regions/cebu-lawmakers-explain-votes-against-vp-impeachment/2341312

[2026-05-12 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mahinda Rajapaksa to appear before Bribery Commission today

Snippet: Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (12) to record a statement over the alleged Airbus bribery deal linked to SriLankan Airlines.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/local/993549/mahinda-rajapaksa-to-appear-before-bribery-commission-today/

[2026-05-12 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency

Snippet: President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a notable comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his role as FEMA’s temporary leader last year after he defended its existence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/world/americas-emea/trump-nominates-cameron-hamilton-fired-after-defending-fema-to-lead-the-agency/2341311

[2026-05-12 13:41 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Funding row erupts over $812m Bruce Highway bottleneck fix

Snippet: An $812 million federal investment into critical works on the Bruce Highway has broken a promise forged between the state and federal governments last year, Queensland’s transport minister says.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/funding-row-erupts-over-812m-bruce-highway-bottle-neck-fix-20260512-p5zvwp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 13:36 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Yes, senators had been arrested before within Senate premises

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/history-senators-arrested-senate-premises/

[2026-05-12 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to eliminate one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections, creating an opening for Republicans to gain an additional US House seat in a partisan battle for control of the closely divided chamber.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/world/americas-emea/supreme-court-halts-order-for-alabama-to-use-us-house-map-with-2-largely-black-districts/2341306

[2026-05-12 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tough 24 hours ahead for Keir Starmer as doubters call for resignation

Snippet: British citizens and Labour Party insiders will wake to a fraught and tense UK after Prime Minister Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure to tender his resignation.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/fraught-24-hours-ahead-as-keir-starmer-clings-to-uk-prime-minist/106669814

[2026-05-12 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tough 24 hours ahead for Keir Starmer as doubters call for resignation

Snippet: British citizens and Labour Party insiders will wake to a fraught and tense UK after Prime Minister Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure to tender his resignation.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/keir-starmer-clings-on-as-prime-minister/106669814

[2026-05-12 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on “massive life support”.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/breaking-news/993539/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-on-massive-life-support/

[2026-05-12 13:09 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in several provinces today

Snippet: The Department of Meteorology says rainy conditions across the island are expected to continue today (12) due to the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka remaining active in the nearby sea area.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/local/993533/heavy-rainfall-above-100-mm-expected-in-several-provinces-today/

[2026-05-12 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel bars YouTuber Tyler Oliveira over alleged antisemitic content

Snippet: Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli confirmed on Monday that right-wing YouTube provocateur Tyler Oliveira had been barred from entering Israel, accusing him of coming to the country with the “aim of spreading hatred.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895853

[2026-05-12 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Leaks in the urinals': New exhibition explores media's role in political history

Snippet: Topic:Libraries, Museums and Galleries

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/press-gallery-exhibition-old-parliament-house/106668688

[2026-05-12 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: GBy Greg Jennett

Snippet: Greg Jennett has been reporting politics in the Canberra Parliament House Bureau for more than a decade; first for radio, then television news. A journalist for 20 years, he has covered elections, leadership challenges, Pacific Island affairs, the Olympics and has reported on Defence matters through the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/greg-jennett/7327904

[2026-05-12 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Candidate registration for June 3 local elections to begin this week

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Candidate registration for the upcoming local elections and parliamentary by-elections will open this week, the election watchdog said Tuesday, about three weeks before the polls widely seen as a gauge of the public's view on President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512004400315

[2026-05-12 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Law deans, professors press Senate to proceed with VP Sara impeachment trial

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A group of law deans and professors from various universities across the country called on the Senate to immediately proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, warning that any refusal to convene as an impeachment court could constitute a violation of the Constitution.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/law-deans-professors-press-senate-to-proceed-with-vp-sara-impeachment-trial/2341292

[2026-05-12 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Australia imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials and entities

Snippet: Australian foreign minister Penny Wong announced new sanctions and travel bans against seven Iranian individuals and four entities, accusing Iran of ongoing repression and regional destabilisation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/australia-imposes-new-sanctions-iranian-officials-and-entities

[2026-05-12 12:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee urges proactive fiscal policy to boost people's livelihoods

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed officials to pursue a proactive fiscal policy in the second half of the year and beyond to help improve people's livelihoods.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736028

[2026-05-12 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Rival parties seek to woo voters with key campaign pledges ahead of local elections

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties have unveiled a package of campaign pledges ahead of the local elections, with the ruling Democratic Party (DP) focusing on promoting balanced regional development and artificial intelligence, while the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is vowing efforts to improve the housing market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512003300315

[2026-05-12 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee urges proactive fiscal policy to boost people's livelihoods

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed officials to pursue a proactive fiscal policy in the second half of the year and beyond to help improve people's livelihoods.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512003900315

[2026-05-12 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rear View] Saving Sara a second time: The Senate kneels to one family

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/rear-view-saving-sara-duterte-senate-leadership-alan-cayetano/

[2026-05-12 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bay of Bengal cooperation is critical amid the global crisis: BIMSTEC chief

Snippet: BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey. The veteran Indian diplomat says the Bay of Bengal bloc is gaining momentum. (Photo by Toru Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/bay-of-bengal-cooperation-is-critical-amid-the-global-crisis-bimstec-chief

[2026-05-12 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: After backlash, Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup

Snippet: MEXICO CITY — Mexico canceled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think tanks and local authorities, the government said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/sports/after-backlash-mexico-cancels-plan-to-cut-school-year-for-world-cup/2341284

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Six passengers from deadly cruise ship 'in good health', minister says

Snippet: A passenger on board the cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak. (Reuters: Hannah McKay)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/hondius-hantavirus-survivors-update-as-perth-prepares-quarantine/106665614

[2026-05-12 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Jim Chalmers says budget to address economic anxieties ‘driving’ Australians to One Nation

Snippet: Farrer win casts shadow over budget as government signals it’s alive to populist rightwing threat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/12/budget-2026-jim-chalmers-economic-anxieties-one-nation-australia-ntwnfb

[2026-05-12 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI disinformation? Singapore accused in pro-China videos of being ‘ungrateful’

Snippet: Clips on Chinese social media showing speakers disparaging the city state are likely to be deepfakes, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353210/ai-disinformation-singapore-accused-pro-china-videos-being-ungrateful?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 12:06 UTC+10:00] [WeChat] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI disinformation? Singapore accused in pro-China videos of being ‘ungrateful’

Snippet: Clips on Chinese social media showing speakers disparaging the city state are likely to be deepfakes, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353210/ai-disinformation-singapore-accused-pro-china-videos-being-ungrateful

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Attempt to arrest Bato wrong – VP Sara

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said that it was not right to arrest Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa at the Senate using a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/attempt-to-arrest-bato-wrong-vp-sara/2341274

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

Source: Politico

Title: Merz flubs his comeback tour

Snippet: BERLIN — As Friedrich Merz’s popularity plunges to new lows — compounding his already-weak coalition’s troubles little more than a year into office — the chancellor is traveling the country to persuade Germans that things remain on the right track.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-friedrich-merz-comeback-tour/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 11:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit

Snippet: Calls mounted late Monday for Britain's embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit, despite his pledges to prove his doubters wrong after his ruling Labour party was crushed in local and regional elections.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10735868

[2026-05-12 11:50 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘It’s not a charity’: Bulldogs boss Gould reacts to Bears’ bid for help

Snippet: Canterbury boss Phil Gould has declared his opposition to the NRL offering salary cap relief to the Perth Bears as one of the new team’s board members indicated they were hoping to have strict rules on third-party deals relaxed for them.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/it-s-not-a-charity-bulldogs-boss-gould-reacts-to-bears-bid-for-help-20260512-p5zvxb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Mayor clinging to power hits out at ‘campaign’ against him

Snippet: A mayor who wrote a letter of support for a man charged with child grooming is refusing to resign, arguing calls for him to stand down are part of a politically and racially motivated campaign.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/mayor-clinging-to-power-hits-out-at-campaign-against-him-20260507-p5zuq7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 11:27 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan faces U.K. rival in race to build warships for New Zealand

Snippet: Japan’s stealthy and highly automated Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/12/japan/politics/japan-mogami-new-zealand/

[2026-05-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: When the ASM has no election: What the Lopez family dispute means for every investor

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/business/what-lopez-family-dispute-means-investors/

[2026-05-12 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate leadership change not tied to VP Sara impeachment - Cayetano

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano clarified that the change in Senate leadership was not influenced by the impending impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/senate-leadership-change-not-tied-to-vp-sara-impeachment-cayetano/2341259

[2026-05-12 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Jeffries Calls On Half-Dozen Democratic States To Start 'Aggressive' Redistricting

Snippet: Authored by Chase Smith via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/jeffries-calls-half-dozen-democratic-states-start-aggressive-redistricting

[2026-05-12 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ICC confirms arrest warrant issued for Duterte ally over drug war

Snippet: Supporters of Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, ​the chief enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly "war on drugs," hold a protest as Dela Rosa is placed under the protective custody of the Senate in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on May 11. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society/crime/icc-confirms-arrest-warrant-issued-for-duterte-ally-over-drug-war

[2026-05-12 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to suspend California gas tax as Trump takes action

Snippet: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to throw a lifeline to Californians struggling with highest-in-the-nation gas prices as President Donald Trump signed plans to suspend the federal gas tax.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/gavin-newsom-faces-calls-to-cancel-gas-tax-as-trump-acts/

[2026-05-12 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee vows to address predatory financial practices tormenting debtors

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday pledged to address what he called predatory financial practices burdening low-income debtors, referring to cases of defaulters excluded from a government debt cancellation program.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512002600315

[2026-05-12 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Almost 200 sanctioned Russia-linked ships have entered UK waters despite warning

Snippet: Almost 200 so-called Russian "shadow fleet" vessels have entered UK waters since the prime minister threatened to intercept them nearly seven weeks ago, BBC Verify analysis suggests.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8pvgw802no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 10:39 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'He was blinking': White House furiously denies that Trump fell asleep in meeting

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-falling-asleep-white-house-dozing-nodding-off-usa-politics-news/e0bcbdf0-8aa4-4179-beaa-2b407fa839f1

[2026-05-12 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury

Snippet: The US government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and four in the United Arab Emirates, for aiding Iran's shipment of oil to China. The ninth company is based in Oman.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895849

[2026-05-12 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chris Mason: PM confronts his most difficult day as party revolts

Snippet: This morning, Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet is split on the most fundamental political question a government's top table of ministers can ever wrestle with: whether the prime minister should carry on.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9py15w5yxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How many ride-hailing permits should Hong Kong allow? That depends on who you ask

Snippet: Both taxi industry leaders and Uber sound alarm over government’s latest step towards regulating service, even before final quota is decided

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3353204/how-many-ride-hailing-permits-should-hong-kong-allow-depends-who-you-ask?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How many ride-hailing permits should Hong Kong allow? That depends on who you ask

Snippet: Both taxi industry leaders and Uber sound alarm over government’s latest step towards regulating service, even before final quota is decided

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3353204/how-many-ride-hailing-permits-should-hong-kong-allow-depends-who-you-ask

[2026-05-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "No More Nakedness": Spencer Pratt's L.A. Mayoral Plan To Restore Order 'In Weeks' Has Democrats In Panic Mode

Snippet: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, whose social media team has been running circles around far-left incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and socialist Councilmember Nithya Raman in recent weeks, appears to be gaining momentum. Whether from his strong performance at last week's mayoral debate or his viral social media ads, the former reality TV star, made famous on MTV's The Hills, has reached an inflection point as a serious challenger to the Democratic queens and kings who rule L.A.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/no-more-nakedness-spencer-pratts-la-mayoral-plan-restore-order-weeks-has-democrats-panic

[2026-05-12 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Debris from strike on S. Korean ship in Hormuz to arrive in Seoul soon: FM Cho

Snippet: Engine debris from "unidentified airborne objects" that struck a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz last week will soon arrive in Seoul for in-depth analysis, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10735730

[2026-05-12 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran rejects US-backed UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, sharply criticised a US-backed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-rejects-us-backed-un-resolution-strait-hormuz

[2026-05-12 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs

Snippet: Students need better government protection if a university in England goes bust and cannot pay its debts, according to MPs.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3p93j3823o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Debris from strike on S. Korean ship in Hormuz to arrive in Seoul soon: FM Cho

Snippet: SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Engine debris from "unidentified airborne objects" that struck a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz last week will soon arrive in Seoul for in-depth analysis, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512001500315