[2026-05-18 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung union and management resume negotiations to avert strike

Snippet: Samsung unions are demanding more transparent pay structures and more generous bonuses as the chipmaker rides the AI boom. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/samsung-union-and-management-resume-negotiations-to-avert-strike

[2026-05-18 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Pro-Israel Forces Throw Kitchen Sink At Massie Ahead Of Tuesday Primary

Snippet: Eleven months after President Trump launched an all-out political war on Rep. Thomas Massie, the Tuesday, May 19 Kentucky GOP primary is almost here. With polls showing the race going down to the wire, the anti-Massie forces -- whose animus is largely driven by Massie's refusal to vote in accordance with the Israel lobby's wishes -- have been throwing everything they can at him, from vague 11th-hour allegations of inappropriate conduct with a woman, to AI ads showing Massie entering

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/pro-israel-forces-throw-kitchen-sink-massie-ahead-tuesday-primary

[2026-05-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Newsletters] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Can Chiz Escudero retake the Senate presidency? Manic Monday scenarios

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/newsletters/best-senate-scenarios-can-chiz-escudero-retake-presidency/

[2026-05-18 11:53 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Former UP student leaders call for Cayetano’s resignation

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/former-up-student-leaders-call-resignation-alan-peter-cayetano/

[2026-05-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's CXMT logs 1,688% profit surge amid global memory crunch

Snippet: China's CXMT has benefited from a global crunch in memory chips, which has sent prices skyrocketing. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/china-s-cxmt-logs-1-688-profit-surge-amid-global-memory-crunch

[2026-05-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China chipmaker CXMT logs 1,688% profit surge amid global memory crunch

Snippet: China's CXMT has benefited from a global crunch in memory chips, which has sent prices skyrocketing. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/china-chipmaker-cxmt-logs-1-688-profit-surge-amid-global-memory-crunch

[2026-05-18 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dr. Oz uses AI to perform radical surgery to remove fraud

Snippet: Dr. Mehmet Oz is fast becoming a taxpayer’s dream at the helm of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/opinion/dr-oz-uses-ai-to-perform-radical-surgery-to-remove-fraud/

[2026-05-18 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UAE, Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

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/world/middle-east/uae-saudi-arabia-drone-incidents-iran-war-deadlock-may-17-2026/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: KOSPI market cap overtakes greater Seoul housing market amid AI-led rally

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The market capitalization of the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is estimated to have surpassed the total value of the housing market in the greater Seoul area amid a stock rally led by an artificial intelligence (AI) chip boom, data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518002100320

[2026-05-18 09:59 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: 80 suspected Ebola deaths: WHO declares emergency over Congo, Uganda outbreak

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/world/ebola-deaths-outbreak-congo-uganda-who-emergency-may-2026/

[2026-05-18 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The 10 biggest stock market IPOs

Snippet: WASHINGTON — SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic... 2026 could end up being a pivotal year for the IPO market, driven by tech giants whose valuations could shatter all records.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/world/the-10-biggest-stock-market-ipos/2345772

[2026-05-18 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon

Snippet: CANNES, France — The day John Lennon was shot, on Dec. 8, 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York's Dakota Apartments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/world/steven-soderbergh-used-ai-in-a-documentary-about-john-lennon/2345767

[2026-05-18 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why California could slide into socialism — and how to stop it

Snippet: Google co-founder Sergey Brin said recently that he fled socialism in the Russia with his family in 1979 and does not want California to end up in the same place.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/opinion/why-california-could-slide-into-socialism-and-how-to-stop-it/

[2026-05-18 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Shimano targets European cyclists with AI-powered gear shift

Snippet: The flagship Kathmandu model of the German-made Cube lineup will use Shimano's Q'Auto automatic shifting system. (Shimano)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-s-shimano-targets-european-cyclists-with-ai-powered-gear-shift

[2026-05-18 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan Shimano's AI-powered bike gear shift gains traction in Europe

Snippet: The flagship Kathmandu model of the German-made Cube lineup will use Shimano's Q'Auto automatic shifting system. (Shimano)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-shimano-s-ai-powered-bike-gear-shift-gains-traction-in-europe

[2026-05-18 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Shimano's AI-powered bike gear shift gains traction in Europe

Snippet: The flagship Kathmandu model of the German-made Cube lineup will use Shimano's Q'Auto automatic shifting system. (Shimano)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/shimano-s-ai-powered-bike-gear-shift-gains-traction-in-europe

[2026-05-18 05:18 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to retreat as tech stocks, rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

Snippet: The US stock market fell from its records on Friday and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the euphoria around artificial-intelligence technology led the way lower.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-retreat-as-tech-stocks-rising-oil-prices-weigh-on-wall-street-20260518-p5zxy4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 04:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tech-savvy contact lenses may be just as effective as Prozac at treating depression: eye-opening study

Snippet: An insightful new technology has been developed for treating depression.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/health/contact-lenses-may-be-as-effective-as-prozac-to-treat-depression/

[2026-05-18 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to craft guidelines on using Anthropic's Mythos for cyberdefense

Snippet: Anthropic has restricted access to Claude Mythos, a powerful AI tool that can discover vulnerabilities in major operating systems, over the cybersecurity risks it poses. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/japan-to-craft-guidelines-on-using-anthropic-s-mythos-for-cyberdefense

[2026-05-18 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to craft cyber defense guidelines in response to Anthropic's Mythos

Snippet: Anthropic has restricted access to Claude Mythos, a powerful AI tool that can discover vulnerabilities in major operating systems, over the cybersecurity risks it poses. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/japan-to-craft-cyber-defense-guidelines-in-response-to-anthropic-s-mythos

[2026-05-18 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to craft cyberdefense guidelines in response to Anthropic's Mythos

Snippet: Anthropic has restricted access to Claude Mythos, a powerful AI tool that can discover vulnerabilities in major operating systems, over the cybersecurity risks it poses. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/japan-to-craft-cyberdefense-guidelines-in-response-to-anthropic-s-mythos

[2026-05-18 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Finland open to Japan deals in dual-use tech: Helsinki mayor

Snippet: It's important for defense-related startups to have owners in countries that are "like-minded" and "trustful," says Helsinki Mayor Daniel Sazonov. (Photo by Subaru Tanaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/finland-open-to-japan-deals-in-dual-use-tech-helsinki-mayor

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Taiwan is building a smart healthcare system with AI, big data - opinion

Snippet: As the world confronts the challenges of population aging and healthcare workforce shortages, digital transformation in healthcare is no longer optional but essential.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-896191

[2026-05-17 23:14 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: London protests, disco dancers and robot monks: photos of the weekend

Snippet: View image in fullscreenLondon, UKA protester holds a sign with images of Tommy Robinson, Katie Hopkins and Sharon Osbourne as thousands of people take part in the Nakba 78 March For PalestinePhotograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenLondon, UKFlags aloft at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom marchPhotograph: Maja Smiejkowska/PAShareView image in fullscreenLondon, UKProtest, outrage, chaos – then everybody gets the same tube homePhotograph: Danny BriottetShareView image in fullscreenFalmouth, UKSurfers Against Sewage lead their nationwide Paddle-Out protest.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/may/17/london-protests-disco-dancers-robot-monks-photos-of-the-weekend

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

Source: New York Post

Title: AI advances are breaking into the physical world – and robots will soon learn how to do your washing and ironing

Snippet: The worldwide AI race is fast developing beyond the computer screen and focusing on the physical world around us.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/tech/souped-up-ai-is-making-robots-think-learn-for-themselves-and-out-perform-us/

[2026-05-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ramps up building a national computing power network as AI token demand surges

Snippet: Beijing casts computing power as a national infrastructure, likening tokens to mobile data as telecoms firms roll out mass-market packages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3353891/china-ramps-building-national-computing-power-network-ai-token-demand-surges?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Kimi-K] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ramps up building a national computing power network as AI token demand surges

Snippet: Beijing casts computing power as a national infrastructure, likening tokens to mobile data as telecoms firms roll out mass-market packages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3353891/china-ramps-building-national-computing-power-network-ai-token-demand-surges

[2026-05-17 22:25 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Pope Leo launches AI commission

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV is creating a commission on artificial intelligence, a new Vatican body aimed at coordinating the Catholic Church’s response to AI.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/pope-leo-launches-ai-commission-ahead-of-first-encyclical/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-17 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mayor Sadiq Khan Claims London Devolving Into A Sh*thole Is Just AI-Driven Rage-Bait

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/mayor-sadiq-khan-claims-london-devolving-shthole-just-ai-driven-rage-bait

[2026-05-17 19:12 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in

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/world/middle-east/trump-xi-jinping-talks-iran-may-17-2026/

[2026-05-17 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Rafael's Spike missile successfully fired from German unmanned ground vehicle

Snippet: German defense giant Diehl Defense, along with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and EuroSpike GmbH, carried out firing tests of the Spike LR guided missile from the Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), marking the first time that the missile has been successfully fired from an unmanned platform.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-896414

[2026-05-17 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Trump took US tech leaders to Beijing

Snippet: Trump is acknowledging reality: if a full US-China decoupling is unrealistic, the alternative is to shape the terms of interdependence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3353561/why-trump-took-us-tech-leaders-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Trump took US tech leaders to Beijing

Snippet: Trump is acknowledging reality: if a full US-China decoupling is unrealistic, the alternative is to shape the terms of interdependence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3353561/why-trump-took-us-tech-leaders-beijing

[2026-05-17 17:38 UTC+10:00] [Tax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes

Snippet: ‘He’s having a great time with his new 47% equity,’ one entrepreneur jokes, warning that some startups may leave Australia behind

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/17/tech-founders-use-ai-generated-images-to-poke-fun-at-anthony-albanese-in-protest-against-tax-changes

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI agents face trust issues in ‘high-risk’ industrial sectors: experts

Snippet: Expert says large language models struggle in professional domains due to lack of industrial data and knowledge during training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353797/ai-agents-face-trust-issues-high-risk-industrial-sectors-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI agents face trust issues in ‘high-risk’ industrial sectors: experts

Snippet: Expert says large language models struggle in professional domains due to lack of industrial data and knowledge during training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353797/ai-agents-face-trust-issues-high-risk-industrial-sectors-experts

[2026-05-17 15:19 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SolGen asks SC to deny Bato’s plea to block ICC warrant

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/solicitor-general-sc-deny-bato-dela-rosa-plea-block-icc-warrant/

[2026-05-17 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean retail investors pile back into US tech stocks

Snippet: South Korean retail investors are pouring back into US equities again as enthusiasm for AI-driven tech rallies overwhelms the government’s campaign to steer money back into the domestic market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739467

[2026-05-17 14:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lotus Lantern Festival lights up Seoul with robot monks

Snippet: Seoul's annual Lotus Lantern Festival, or Yeondeunghoe, lit up Jongno on Saturday, celebrating the Buddhist tradition of sharing joy and overcoming hardship ahead of Buddha's Birthday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739459

[2026-05-17 14:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bill Gates-backed TerraPower taps Korean nuclear tech

Snippet: TerraPower, the US small modular reactor developer founded by Bill Gates, has signed a 7 billion won ($4.67 million) deal to acquire Korean sodium-cooled fast reactor safety testing technology, underscoring Korea’s advanced capabilities in next-generation nuclear reactors even as domestic development momentum has slowed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739454

[2026-05-17 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong yoga master’s new app uses AI to provide personal insight and advice

Snippet: The Yogi.live platform combines AI-powered analysis with a vast library of resources. So where does that leave teachers?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3353632/hong-kong-yoga-masters-new-app-uses-ai-provide-personal-insight-and-advice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 14:15 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong yoga master’s new app uses AI to provide personal insight and advice

Snippet: The Yogi.live platform combines AI-powered analysis with a vast library of resources. So where does that leave teachers?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3353632/hong-kong-yoga-masters-new-app-uses-ai-provide-personal-insight-and-advice

[2026-05-17 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AI boom sparks state battles over rising utility profits and electricity bills

Snippet: Eric Pinson, manager and resident of the Lock 24 RV Park and Campground, one of two such locations he manages in the area, looks over the business’ electric bills, at his home at the campground in Racine, Ohio, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/electric-bills-utilities-artificial-intelligence-data-centers-4d09ba20e41fcc8ba68834ffae031c96

[2026-05-17 14:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea chip salaries near W10m a month

Snippet: South Korea’s large semiconductor and electronics manufacturers are nearing a symbolic milestone: An average monthly salary of 10 million won ($6,700) per employee, driven by the artificial intelligence-led chip boom and surging performance bonuses.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739451

[2026-05-17 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dianna Russini looked ‘carefree’ at NYC dinner with hubby amid scandal with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel: report

Snippet: Former NFL insider Dianna Russini was reportedly soaking it up at a Big Apple dinner with her husband before attending a concert Saturday night – seemingly unfazed by her bombshell scandal with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/sports/dianna-russini-looked-carefree-at-posh-nyc-dinner-with-hubby-amid-scandal-with-patriots-coach-mike-vrabel-report/

[2026-05-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI’s World Cup debut: real-time data poised to reshape football strategy, level the field

Snippet: From pressing patterns to offside calls, football’s grandest stage will showcase how instant analysis transforms decisions in heat of play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353833/ais-world-cup-debut-real-time-data-poised-reshape-football-strategy-level-field?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Lenovo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI’s World Cup debut: real-time data poised to reshape football strategy, level the field

Snippet: From pressing patterns to offside calls, football’s grandest stage will showcase how instant analysis transforms decisions in heat of play

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3353833/ais-world-cup-debut-real-time-data-poised-reshape-football-strategy-level-field

[2026-05-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Reality deficit: how South Korea lost the plot on AI

Snippet: A viral ‘baseball goddess’, a wolf that never was and a deepfake epidemic. Generative AI is rewriting South Korea’s reality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3353740/reality-deficit-how-south-korea-lost-plot-ai?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Korea AI Safety Institute] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Reality deficit: how South Korea lost the plot on AI

Snippet: A viral ‘baseball goddess’, a wolf that never was and a deepfake epidemic. Generative AI is rewriting South Korea’s reality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3353740/reality-deficit-how-south-korea-lost-plot-ai

[2026-05-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Suddenly, AI’s tech titans are talking up humanities. Wishful thinking or just a guilt trip?

Snippet: May 17, 2026 — 1:00pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/suddenly-ai-s-tech-titans-are-talking-up-humanities-wishful-thinking-or-just-a-guilt-trip-20260517-p5zxsn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed