[2026-06-16 02:40 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Why the US government shut down Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/why-the-us-government-shut-down-anthropics-latest-claude-ai-model/

[2026-06-16 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Nvidia To Raise $20BN In Debt From First Bond Sale Since 2021, As AI Debt Frenzy Goes Parabolic

Snippet: Over the weekend, we published a length report analyzing what we dubbed "the $1.8 trillion off-balance sheet time bomb at the heart of the AI supercycle", which focused on the recent surge in popularity of off-balance sheet SPVs, as well as $1 trillion in long-term purchase commitments, and $800bn in lease commitments, which support the AI buildout, and do so by masking the true funding costs of the AI buildout, yet which add significantly to off-BS operating leverage.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/nvidia-raise-20bn-debt-first-bond-sale-2021-ai-debt-frenzy-goes-parabolic

[2026-06-16 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: JX Advanced Metals to raise optical chip wafer capacity for AI data centers

Snippet: JX Advanced Materials is planning another round of investment to raise production capacity for optical chip wafers. (Source photos by Nikkei and JX Advanced Metals)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/jx-advanced-metals-to-raise-optical-chip-wafer-capacity-for-ai-data-centers

[2026-06-16 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mark Hollis tells AP he's interested in Michigan State AD job after Kentucky hires J Batt

Snippet: The University of Kentucky has hired athletic director J Batt away from Michigan State, a little more than a year after he left Georgia Tech.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kentucky-athletic-director-batt-michigan-state-hollis-552006362085b8284b6dde20040f4a10

[2026-06-16 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Costco is fixing some of its most annoying customer checkout issues

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/15/lifestyle/costco-introduces-new-tech-to-shorten-checkout-line-wait/

[2026-06-16 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan, Italy to boost tech, critical minerals cooperation

Snippet: The nations seek closer ties, particularly on supply chains amid concerns about over-reliance on China for critical minerals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357205/japan-italy-boost-tech-critical-minerals-cooperation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 01:03 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan, Italy to boost tech, critical minerals cooperation

Snippet: The nations seek closer ties, particularly on supply chains amid concerns about over-reliance on China for critical minerals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357205/japan-italy-boost-tech-critical-minerals-cooperation

[2026-06-16 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Anthropic to meet with Trump administration over Mythos dispute

Snippet: Senior Anthropic staffers are meeting with Trump administration officials in Washington, D.C., on Monday to try to resolve the artificial intelligence company's latest high-profile dispute with the U.S. government, according to a source close to the company.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/anthropic-mythos-trump-ai.html

[2026-06-16 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Dozens walk out as Google boss Pichai addresses Stanford graduates

Snippet: Several students walked out of their Stanford University graduation ceremony as Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage to deliver a keynote address.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx10gg2r2vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China credit data shows sluggish demand, more household deleveraging amid weak investment

Snippet: But while traditional industries are mired in a downturn, hi-tech firms look to expand – many through direct financing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357179/china-credit-data-shows-sluggish-demand-more-household-deleveraging-amid-weak-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China credit data shows sluggish demand, more household deleveraging amid weak investment

Snippet: But while traditional industries are mired in a downturn, hi-tech firms look to expand – many through direct financing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357179/china-credit-data-shows-sluggish-demand-more-household-deleveraging-amid-weak-investment

[2026-06-15 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Futures, Global Stocks Surge, Oil Tumbles On Iran Deal

Snippet: Global markets soared in a risk-on rally following the announcement of a US-Iran deal Sunday night. Stocks and bonds rallied while oil tumbled to a three-month low after the US and Iran said they have reached an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt the war. This will provide a 60-day window for negotiation.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-futures-global-stocks-surge-oil-tumbles-iran-deal

[2026-06-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI use by the US government is ballooning. And the lack of transparency is troubling | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneider

Snippet: The list of government AI use cases has ballooned by 70% since Biden left office and includes many plans to hand over sensitive governmental functions to AI

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/15/ai-use-by-the-us-government-is-ballooning-and-the-lack-of-transparency-is-troubling

[2026-06-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reaches mass production of key isotope in quantum computing, Beijing says

Snippet: The country is pushing for self-reliance in important industries amid competition with the US over advanced technology fabrication

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357170/china-reaches-mass-production-key-isotope-quantum-computing-beijing-says

[2026-06-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reaches mass production of key isotope in quantum computing, Beijing says

Snippet: The country is pushing for self-reliance in important industries amid competition with the US over advanced technology fabrication

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357170/china-reaches-mass-production-key-isotope-quantum-computing-beijing-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 21:45 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How Senate committees work and why they matter

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/senate-committees-functions-scope-powers/

[2026-06-15 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli-made 'Kfir' aircraft will fly until 2030, following new deal between Sri Lanka, IAI

Snippet: The Sri Lankan Air Force announced on Thursday that the first upgraded 'Kfir' fighter jet, refurbished by Israel Aerospace Industries, took off for a successful maiden flight in the presence of local officials.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-899458

[2026-06-15 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax on tech firms

Snippet: The US is the biggest importing country for French wines and spirits, accounting for 21 per cent of the overall export market last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357182/trump-threatens-100-tariff-french-wines-over-digital-tax-tech-firms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 21:02 UTC+10:00] [FEVS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax on tech firms

Snippet: The US is the biggest importing country for French wines and spirits, accounting for 21 per cent of the overall export market last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357182/trump-threatens-100-tariff-french-wines-over-digital-tax-tech-firms

[2026-06-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Toy Story 5’ and the great debate over AI’s threat to childhood

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/15/opinion/toy-story-5-and-the-great-debate-over-ai-vs-childhood/

[2026-06-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Watch: Korean Humanoid Robot Performs Viral K-POP Dance, Learns By Watching Videos

Snippet: Authored by Jijo Malayil via Interesting Engineering,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/watch-korean-humanoid-robot-performs-viral-k-pop-dance-learns-watching-videos

[2026-06-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese compound chip stocks surge after Supreme Court blocks Infineon in GaN patent case

Snippet: A decision by China’s Supreme People’s Court on Friday upheld a lower court’s injunction issued against the German company in May

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3357172/chinese-compound-chip-stocks-surge-after-supreme-court-blocks-infineon-gan-patent-case?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Sanan Optoelectronics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese compound chip stocks surge after Supreme Court blocks Infineon in GaN patent case

Snippet: A decision by China’s Supreme People’s Court on Friday upheld a lower court’s injunction issued against the German company in May

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3357172/chinese-compound-chip-stocks-surge-after-supreme-court-blocks-infineon-gan-patent-case

[2026-06-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Anthropic downplays security risks of ‘Mythos’ and ‘Fable’ AI models after ban — prompting scorn from White House officials

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/15/business/anthropic-downplays-security-risks-of-mythos-and-fable-ai-models-after-ban-prompting-scorn-from-white-house-officials/

[2026-06-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Sanctions

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-sanctions-china-gibo-teodoro-ateneo-tab-baldwin/

[2026-06-15 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Students walk out of Google CEO's speech at Stanford commencement over Israel cloud contract

Snippet: As Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage Sunday at Stanford’s commencement, scores of graduates stood, booed and walked out, turning a celebration for nearly 6,000 degree recipients into a protest over the tech giant’s work with Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-899436

[2026-06-15 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli defense booths boarded up in Paris exhibition despite meeting discriminatory demands

Snippet: The Defense Ministry announced on Monday that France had blocked select Israeli defense companies from presenting their products at the EUROSATORY exhibition in Paris, despite granting them space at the exhibition, after the companies committed to abide by a discriminatory policy that allowed Israelis to present defensive, but not offensive, weapons.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-899439

[2026-06-15 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Baguio’s tobacco crackdown earns WHO award as violations trend lower

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/luzon/baguios-tobacco-crackdown-earns-who-award-as-violations-trend-lower/

[2026-06-15 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Baguio’s tobacco crackdown earns WHO award as violations trend lower

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/luzon/baguio-tobacco-crackdown-world-health-organization-award-violations-trend-lower/

[2026-06-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Andrew Hastie] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind

Snippet: Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/15/andrew-hastie-ai-artificial-intelligence-power-cold-war-nuclear-arms-race-comparison-australia

[2026-06-15 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Hirokazu Koreeda paired Haruka Ayase and a TV comic in sci-fi drama Sheep in the Box

Snippet: A-lister Haruka Ayase and television comic Daigo Yamamoto star as a grieving couple confronting an AI ‘resurrection’ in Sheep in the Box

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3357130/why-hirokazu-koreeda-paired-haruka-ayase-and-tv-comic-sci-fi-drama-sheep-box?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Sheep in the Box] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Hirokazu Koreeda paired Haruka Ayase and a TV comic in sci-fi drama Sheep in the Box

Snippet: A-lister Haruka Ayase and television comic Daigo Yamamoto star as a grieving couple confronting an AI ‘resurrection’ in Sheep in the Box

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3357130/why-hirokazu-koreeda-paired-haruka-ayase-and-tv-comic-sci-fi-drama-sheep-box

[2026-06-15 18:10 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: What is the hottest Gen-Z tech trend? Anti-AI.

Snippet: My favorite tech trend so far this year has nothing to do with artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/06/15/world/gen-z-tech-trend-anti-ai/

[2026-06-15 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns

Snippet: The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline units.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-899424

[2026-06-15 17:37 UTC+10:00] [Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Eyes up, screens down’: Victoria restricts tech in high school classrooms to two hours a day in national first

Snippet: Academic says laptops have ‘completely overtaken’ traditional note-taking and research other states should ‘absolutely’ follow the state’s lead

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/15/education-victoria-laptop-screen-use-schools-two-hours-a-day

[2026-06-15 17:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: AI executive fined $3000 for breaking musician’s nose, punching another

Snippet: A former executive at a $7.2 billion artificial intelligence company has been fined $3000 and had criminal convictions recorded after assaulting two musicians during a drunken night out.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/ai-executive-fined-3000-for-breaking-musician-s-nose-punching-another-20260615-p606xy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese police smash smear campaign targeting Alibaba, JD.com ahead of shopping festival

Snippet: Police in Sichuan say they dismantled the months-long operation ahead of the finale of the online retail ‘618’ festival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357140/chinese-police-smash-smear-campaign-targeting-alibaba-jdcom-ahead-shopping-festival?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Taobao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese police smash smear campaign targeting Alibaba, JD.com ahead of shopping festival

Snippet: Police in Sichuan say they dismantled the months-long operation ahead of the finale of the online retail ‘618’ festival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357140/chinese-police-smash-smear-campaign-targeting-alibaba-jdcom-ahead-shopping-festival

[2026-06-15 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World leaders support US-Iran deal, Israel strikes Beirut and UAE launches AI authority | The National

Snippet: In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, attention turns to implementation after the US and Iran announced a peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/06/15/world-leaders-support-us-iran-deal-israel-strikes-beirut-and-uae-launches-ai-authority/

[2026-06-15 16:42 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Counter-drone tech is gaining major traction

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/counter-drone-tech-is-gaining-major-traction/

[2026-06-15 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: When safety speaks 20 languages

Snippet: Builders deploy AI translators to deliver real-time instructions as foreign nationals make up growing share of construction workforce

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10772020

[2026-06-15 16:16 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Kill tech tax or face wine tariffs, Trump tells France

Snippet: June 15, 2026 16:16 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/kill-tech-tax-or-face-wine-tariffs-trump-tells-france/

[2026-06-15 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Zhipu surges 33% as Wall Street raises bets on China AI after Anthropic curbs

Snippet: Shares of Chinese AI model developer Zhipu surged on Monday as Wall Street banks raised bets on the company's ability to capture global AI demand, while Washington tightens curbs on foreign access to its most powerful models.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/china-ai-zhipu-minimax-artificial-intelligence-race-washington-trump-anthropic.html

[2026-06-15 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Conservation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How an AI-powered early warning system for sharks could work

Snippet: An early warning system to detect sharks off popular beaches and sound the alarm could be in place by summer if the NSW government ramped up its existing shark mitigation strategy, scientists say.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/how-an-ai-powered-early-warning-system-for-sharks-could-work-20260615-p606sn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SpaceX miss exposes Korea's weak hand in global IPO race

Snippet: Allocation failure raises concerns over Korean brokerages' ability to secure shares in future blockbuster listings of OpenAI, Anthropic

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771994

[2026-06-15 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says France must scrap tech 'sales tax' or face 100% wine tariffs: NY Post

Snippet: President Donald Trump has warned France must scrap a 3% tech "sales tax" or face 100% tariffs on U.S. imports of its wines and champagne, the NY Post reported Monday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/trump-france-tech-tax-wine-tariffs-champagne.html

[2026-06-15 15:37 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Anthropic staff to meet White House officials to resolve AI dispute – report

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/anthropic-staff-meet-white-house-officials-mythos-fable-block-dispute/

[2026-06-15 15:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Energy Solution hunts global talent in AI, next-gen batteries

Snippet: LG Energy Solution said Monday it held its Battery Tech Conference in Chicago, stepping up efforts to recruit top global research talent in next-generation battery technologies, energy storage systems and artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771931

[2026-06-15 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump warns France in exclusive interview with The Post: Kill tech tax or face 100% wine tariffs: ‘I have no choice’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/15/business/trump-warns-france-in-exclusive-interview-with-the-post-kill-tech-tax-or-face-100-wine-tariffs/

[2026-06-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhipu AI’s stock rockets after Chinese firm makes GLM-5.2 open source

Snippet: Move underscores a trend of Chinese players seeking to capture users displaced by rising prices for top models from US rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3357115/zhipu-ais-stock-rockets-after-chinese-firm-makes-glm-52-open-source?utm_source=rss_feed