[2026-05-21 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slump, Ignoring Korean Euphoria, After Iran Rejects Trump Enriched Uranium Demands

Snippet: A steady rebound in US equities driven by peak insanity in Korea (where the two chip stocks that account for most of the market surged and sent the Kospi soaring more than 8% overnight) faded after a report that Iran’s Supreme Leader issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium must remain in the country, rejecting Trump's key ceasefire demand, while oil and bond yields jumped as traders waited in mounting futility to see whether hopes of a peace deal

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slump-ignoring-korean-euphoria-after-iran-rejects-trump-enriched-uranium-demands

[2026-05-21 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Quantum stocks soar as U.S. reportedly plans $2 billion ‘award’ and taking equity stakes

Snippet: Quantum computing shares popped in premarket trading on Thursday, following reports that the U.S. government will award $2 billion in grants to nine firms operating in the space.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/quantum-stocks--us-taking-equity-stakes.html

[2026-05-21 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'No need for people anymore': Mohamed Alabbar says AI will halve Noon jobs | The National

Snippet: E-commerce platform Noon will cut staff by half in the next three months, its co-founder and billionaire entrepreneur Mohamed Alabbar has said, as he hires artificial intelligence agents across his companies.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/21/no-need-for-people-anymore-mohamed-alabbar-says-ai-will-halve-noon-jobs/

[2026-05-21 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Hint App uses symbolic systems to help users process emotional complexity

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/how-hint-app-uses-symbolic-systems-to-help-users-process-emotional-complexity/

[2026-05-21 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: How Palantir is becoming embedded in major newsroom operations

Snippet: Palantir is among the most controversial technology companies of the modern era. Its clients include US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), the US Army, police, intelligence, and security agencies in multiple European countries. The company also supplies technology to the Israeli military amid its genocide in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-palantir-becoming-embedded-major-newsroom-operations

[2026-05-21 19:57 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/trump-administration-seeks-supercharge-ai-exports-financing/

[2026-05-21 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Building Israel, delivering returns: Inside Keystone’s infrastructure strategy

Snippet: Amid the excitement surrounding tech and high-growth sectors, infrastructure is rarely considered one of the most potent investment plays. Yet, according to Navot Bar, CEO and co-founder of Keystone Infra, a publicly traded infrastructure investment company in Israel, and a member of the prestigious TA-90 index on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, it is a rapidly growing field that has produced excellent results.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-896930

[2026-05-21 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors

Snippet: Chip giant Nvidia reported yet another record quarter with sales and profits beating expectations, seemingly suggesting there's no slowdown in sight for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c759x9pq3dpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-21 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Commercial humanoid robots in China may soon do laundry, make beds, care for elders

Snippet: Companies are still improving data required for robots to perform complex household tasks, some of which require embodied AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3354371/commercial-humanoid-robots-china-may-soon-do-laundry-make-beds-care-elders?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 19:22 UTC+10:00] [robot] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Commercial humanoid robots in China may soon do laundry, make beds, care for elders

Snippet: Companies are still improving data required for robots to perform complex household tasks, some of which require embodied AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3354371/commercial-humanoid-robots-china-may-soon-do-laundry-make-beds-care-elders

[2026-05-21 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Shavuot 2026: Why the Torah still matters in the age of AI and technology

Snippet: The festival of Shavuot is one of the Shalosh Regalim (Three Pilgrimage Festivals) – the holidays on which the Jewish nation would ascend to Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. However, unlike Passover and Sukkot, which last seven days, Shavuot is only a single-day festival.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-896801

[2026-05-21 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IAI reveals new DIAMOND Concept to upgrade naval fleets without the need to build new ships

Snippet: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on Thursday revealed its new DIAMOND Concept, which will allow naval fleets to grow and expand their operational capabilities without having to build new ships.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-896941

[2026-05-21 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia caught in a tug of war between global bond and stock markets

Snippet: Stakes are high for Asia’s tech-driven economies amid a global sell-off in bond markets that signals investor fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3354315/asia-caught-tug-war-between-global-bond-and-stock-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 18:30 UTC+10:00] [interest rate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia caught in a tug of war between global bond and stock markets

Snippet: Stakes are high for Asia’s tech-driven economies amid a global sell-off in bond markets that signals investor fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3354315/asia-caught-tug-war-between-global-bond-and-stock-markets

[2026-05-21 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s corporate earnings lag behind stock market gains, survey finds

Snippet: Equities post strong gains driven by improved market sentiment and tech optimism, though profit growth lags, a new survey shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354353/chinas-corporate-earnings-lag-behind-stock-market-gains-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s corporate earnings lag behind stock market gains, survey finds

Snippet: Equities post strong gains driven by improved market sentiment and tech optimism, though profit growth lags, a new survey shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354353/chinas-corporate-earnings-lag-behind-stock-market-gains-survey-finds

[2026-05-21 17:54 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

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/technology/social-media/tiktok-youtube-lag-united-kingdom-child-safety-ofcom/

[2026-05-21 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul shares rally over 8 pct on tech gains after Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007752320

[2026-05-21 17:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US, PH to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later,’ US official says

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/usa-manila-deal-economic-security-zone-pax-silica-soon-may-21-2026/

[2026-05-21 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/spacex-elon-musk-company-links-investments/

[2026-05-21 17:20 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: How will Chalmers’ tax changes impact WA’s ‘original startup’?

Snippet: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged growing concerns that changes to capital gains tax could impact Western Australia’s mining industry – particularly mineral exploration, which has been labelled as the nation’s “original startup”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/how-will-chalmers-tax-changes-impact-wa-s-original-startup-20260521-p5zzl6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 17:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Critical nails global licence for battery cooling tech

Snippet: Critical Resources has added a fresh layer to its battery technology ambitions after locking in a worldwide exclusive licence over battery cooling tech from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University, through the university’s commercial arm NTUitive.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/critical-nails-global-licence-for-battery-cooling-tech-20260521-p5zzli.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares rally over 8% on tech gains after Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises

Snippet: South Korean stocks spiked more than 8 percent Thursday on tech gains, after Samsung Electronics averted a strike and strong earnings from Nvidia, along with optimism over its robotics business outlook, boosted investor sentiment. The local currency gained ground against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742981

[2026-05-21 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares rally over 8 pct on tech gains after Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info throughout; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007751320

[2026-05-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares rally over 8 pct on tech gains after Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks spiked more than 8 percent Thursday on tech gains, after Samsung Electronics averted a strike and strong earnings from Nvidia, along with optimism over its robotics business outlook, boosted investor sentiment. The local currency gained ground against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007700320

[2026-05-21 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) KOSPI spikes over 8 pct on tech rally on Samsung wage deal, Nvidia outlook; won rises

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007500320

[2026-05-21 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Smart Shooter wins Israeli Defense Ministry contract for anti-drone SMASH Hopper weapon stations

Snippet: Smart Shooter has secured a NIS 6.7 million agreement with the Israeli Defense Ministry to supply its SMASH Hopper lightweight remote‑controlled weapon stations to counter the drone threat plaguing the country’s northern border.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-896928

[2026-05-21 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, IDB discuss bilateral cooperation building on AI

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) agreed to seek closer cooperation in carrying out development projects in Latin America using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007600320

[2026-05-21 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung deal ignites bonus pressure across industries

Snippet: Experts warn Samsung’s profit-linked bonus model could become template for wage talks across autos, shipbuilding, tech

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742934

[2026-05-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba signals next phase of AI growth from investment to commercialisation

Snippet: Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing giant forecasts 30 billion yuan AI revenue in 2026, with agents driving more than half of cloud sales

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3354324/alibaba-signals-next-phase-ai-growth-investment-commercialisation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba signals next phase of AI growth from investment to commercialisation

Snippet: Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing giant forecasts 30 billion yuan AI revenue in 2026, with agents driving more than half of cloud sales

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3354324/alibaba-signals-next-phase-ai-growth-investment-commercialisation

[2026-05-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea unveils Global AI Hub vision aimed at tackling global challenges

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday unveiled its vision to launch the Global AI Hub in the country aimed at bringing together the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of global organizations to address challenges, such as disease control and climate change.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007100320

[2026-05-21 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea discusses cyberthreat response with U.S., Japan, other like-minded nations

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Thursday it held a cyber deterrence meeting with partner nations to discuss ways to strengthen international cooperation against growing cyberthreats driven by emerging technologies.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521006900315

[2026-05-21 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defense ministry hosts advanced robotics, AI defense tech exhibition

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Thursday hosted an exhibition featuring advanced defense technologies based on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521006700315

[2026-05-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: AI frenzy sees these European stocks gain over 100% this year in blockbuster rally

Snippet: The AI boom is dominated by companies from the U.S. and China, but a handful of European tech stocks have soared this year as investors pile money into the companies building the infrastructure needed to power the tech.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/ai-frenzy-european-stocks-rally-nokia-aixtron.html

[2026-05-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/donald-trump-sign-order-ai-oversight-may-21-2026/

[2026-05-21 14:55 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/samsung-strike-averted-bonuses-stoke-concern/

[2026-05-21 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

Snippet: NEW YORK — Promising a commitment to "ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations,” media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/business/foreign-business/james-murdoch-media-scion-strikes-deal-for-new-york-magazine-and-vox/2348800

[2026-05-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Google unveils smart glasses, taking on Meta

Snippet: MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Google on Tuesday unveiled the design of new smart glasses, returning to a market the tech giant tried — and failed — to crack more than a decade ago.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/business/sunday-business-it/google-unveils-smart-glasses-taking-on-meta/2348797

[2026-05-21 14:01 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI will help make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within a year, says Anthropic co-founder

Snippet: Jack Clark describes ‘vertiginous sense of progress’ and ‘profound changes’ to society alongside risks of technology

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/21/ai-nobel-prize-winning-discovery-robots-jack-clark-anthropic

[2026-05-21 13:50 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Elon Musk’s X fined $650,000 after failing to comply with Australian child safety notice

Snippet: Australian eSafety legal notice issued to US-based company for failing to provide information on how it was tackling online child abuse material

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/21/elon-musk-x-fined-failing-to-comply-child-safety-order-australia-ntwnfb

[2026-05-21 13:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Oh My Girl’s Hyojung brings out 1st solo digital single

Snippet: Hyojung of Oh My Girl is releasing her first solo single album “Purple Note” on Thursday, her agency WM Entertainment announced.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742763

[2026-05-21 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Quezon City boosts transparency, accountability in ‘QCitizen Data platforms’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – ‘QCitizens’ will now have direct access on local government data and monitor city projects with the launch of new digital platforms, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/quezon-city-boosts-transparency-accountability-in-qcitizen-data-platforms/2348795

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Watchdog to carry out survey on AI platforms amid growing demand

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will conduct an investigation into artificial intelligence (AI) service providers to address potential antitrust and consumer rights issues in the fast-growing industry, the fair trade watchdog said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521003200320

[2026-05-21 12:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daewoong Pharmaceutical acquires anti-aging platform from Turn Biotechnologies

Snippet: Daewoong Pharmaceutical said Thursday it had acquired technology assets and related rights from Turn Biotechnologies through an auction bid, marking a major step into therapies targeting aging-related diseases.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742748

[2026-05-21 12:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control

Snippet: SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing Wednesday, laying bare for investors just how much Elon Musk is losing on artificial intelligence while betting the company's future on transforming ‌the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742731

[2026-05-21 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NBI pressed to investigate ‘national security threat’ in LTO’s license system run from abroad

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) must immediately take the initiative to conduct a thorough investigation over the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) driver's license system, which is allegedly being run remotely outside the country by a German information technology (IT) firm.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/nbi-pressed-to-investigate-national-security-threat-in-ltos-license-system-run-from-abroad/2348781

[2026-05-21 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks sharply up late Thu. morning on tech rallies

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded sharply higher late Thursday morning as Samsung Electronics averted a strike and other market heavyweights advanced on hopes for a possible agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521004900320

[2026-05-21 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares surge, tracking Wall Street's tech rally

Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-nvidia-kospi-d42265575e6ca7edd4fea8edce5a74f3

[2026-05-21 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST-STII donates office and library equipment for better learning experience at PUP Taguig campus

Snippet: TO help enhance the learning environment of the nation’s scholars, the Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) turned over a number of furniture and fixtures to the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Taguig Campus on May 13, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/tmt-newswire/dost-stii-donates-office-and-library-equipment-for-better-learning-experience-at-pup-taguig-campus/2348865