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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nvidia posts record $81.6b quarterly revenue on AI boom

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -- Chip giant Nvidia on Wednesday posted record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion, blowing past Wall Street forecasts as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence hardware powered another blockbuster quarter.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742650

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Watchdog calls on financial firms to push for customer-centered digital transformation

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog said Thursday financial firms have been asked to proceed with their push for digital transformation with customer protection in focus.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521003400320

[2026-05-21 11:55 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Elon Musk’s X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit

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/elon-musk-x-loses-australia-child-protection-lawsuit/

[2026-05-21 11:55 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Musk’s X admits breaking Australian child safety law, fined $650,000

Snippet: Elon Musk’s social network X has admitted breaking Australian law by failing to disclose the steps it was taking to combat child sexual exploitation material on its platform, ending a near three-year legal fight by conceding to a $650,000 Federal Court penalty.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/musk-s-x-admits-breaking-australian-child-safety-law-fined-650-000-20260521-p5zze9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Who was the Chinese 'glass queen' sitting between Musk and Cook?

Snippet: Zhou Qunfei, the chair of Lens Technology, is one the world's top four self-made female billionaires, according to Forbes. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/who-was-the-chinese-glass-queen-sitting-between-musk-and-cook

[2026-05-21 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam solar startup raises $15m amid Iran-linked energy shock

Snippet: Solar panels on rooftops are drawing attention as Vietnam faces power shortages and rising electricity demand. (Stride)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/vietnam-solar-startup-raises-15m-amid-iran-linked-energy-shock

[2026-05-21 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Nvidia reports record revenue of $114 billion but investors not impressed

Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 11:22am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/tech-giant-nvidia-delivers-results-exceeds-by-billions/106704670

[2026-05-21 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Samsung strike on hold - but the fight isn't over yet. Why?

Snippet: The largest union at Samsung Electronics has suspended a planned strike after reaching a last-minute tentative pay agreement with the South Korean technology giant.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g04qkqlk2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-21 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST seeks support for Congress to pass Nat’l Measurement Institute bill

Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ramps up legislative support from both the House of Representatives and the Senate for its proposed National Measurement Institute of the Philippines (NMIPhil) Act to strengthen the country’s measurement infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/tmt-newswire/dost-seeks-support-for-congress-to-pass-natl-measurement-institute-bill/2348862

[2026-05-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As war engulfs the Middle East, China’s Xinjiang is thriving with future tech

Snippet: A national energy and chemical hub being built on a 15,500 sq m site in the Gobi Desert is set to modernise coal mining

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3352114/war-engulfs-middle-east-chinas-xinjiang-thriving-future-tech?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Persian Gulf] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As war engulfs the Middle East, China’s Xinjiang is thriving with future tech

Snippet: A national energy and chemical hub being built on a 15,500 sq m site in the Gobi Desert is set to modernise coal mining

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3352114/war-engulfs-middle-east-chinas-xinjiang-thriving-future-tech

[2026-05-21 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia says it has ‘largely conceded’ China’s AI chip market to Huawei

Snippet: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company has "largely conceded" China's artificial intelligence chip market to Huawei, as U.S. export restrictions continue to reshape the global AI semiconductor landscape.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/nvidia-jensen-huang-china-ai-chip-market-huawei.html

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

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank Group shares soar over 16% as Nvidia earnings signal strong AI momentum

Snippet: Shares of SoftBank Group jumped over 16% Thursday as blockbuster earnings from Nvidia overnight signal strong momentum in the artificial intelligence space.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/softbank-asia-tech-stocks-nvidia-earnings.html

[2026-05-21 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Thursday activated a trading halt on the main bourse due to a sharp rally led by tech firms.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521002700320

[2026-05-21 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open sharply higher on U.S.-Iran hope, Samsung wage deal

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened markedly higher Thursday, led by tech gains, on rising hopes for a possible agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East and on Samsung Electronics' tentative wage deal with its labor union.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521002000320

[2026-05-21 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The leaders steering Israel Bonds through a historic moment

Snippet: At a special Israel Bonds Council meeting in New York City on May 20, senior leaders gathered to mark the organization's 75th anniversary and to celebrate the appointment of Laura Stein, a Los Angeles-based attorney, as chair of the National Campaign Advisory Council.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-896450

[2026-05-21 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tech titan Sergey Brin pours 500K into revolt against SF ‘Overpaid CEO Tax’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/business/google-co-founder-throws-500k-at-anti-overpaid-ceo-tax-campaign/

[2026-05-21 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nvidia reports 85% revenue jump but still excludes China in outlook

Snippet: Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang joined U.S. President Donald Trump's delegation for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/nvidia-reports-85-revenue-jump-but-still-excludes-china-in-outlook

[2026-05-21 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung union suspends strike after agreeing on bonuses

Snippet: Members of the Samsung Electronics labor union hold up their cards during a rally demanding higher bonuses at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on April 23. The letters read "Remove the bonuses caps." © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/samsung-union-suspends-strike-after-agreeing-on-bonuses

[2026-05-21 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hi-tech male, female artillery soldiers aiding in defense against Iran, Hezbollah talk to 'Post'

Snippet: As the IDF continues to face a severe shortage of combat fighters and the government has avoided pressuring the haredi sector to join the military in larger numbers, an ongoing increase in female combat fighters has been one of the few bright spots.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896909

[2026-05-21 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nvidia posts record $81.6B quarterly revenue on AI spending boom

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Chip giant Nvidia on Wednesday posted record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion, blowing past Wall Street forecasts as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence hardware powered another blockbuster quarter.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/business/sunday-business-it/nvidia-posts-record-816b-quarterly-revenue-on-ai-spending-boom/2348708

[2026-05-21 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Hackers in an 'ethical battle' beyond cyber attacks and exploits

Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 7:01am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/2026-international-cybersecurity-challenge-on-the-gold-coast/106696754

[2026-05-21 06:58 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: NEC’s orbital transfer vehicle has cislunar combat potential

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/necs-orbital-transfer-vehicle-has-cislunar-combat-potential/

[2026-05-21 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NCAA infractions expert says Brendan Sorsby faces long odds challenging permanent ban for gambling

Snippet: Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby watches the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Texas Tech and Cincinnati, Feb. 24, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sorsby-gambling-lawsuit-texas-tech-4dec31e35292b0e24c166ff5eb8ab327

[2026-05-21 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Georgia Tech vs. Virginia at Truist Field, Charlotte, North Carolina — ACCN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mid-atlantic-sportswatch-daily-listings-dfb6da00ec6d6d190f03652f1d3e0376

[2026-05-21 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Intuit plans to cut workforce by about 17% as tax software maker reckons with slowing growth

Snippet: Tax and finance software maker Intuit said Wednesday that it's cutting 17% of its full-time workforce, the latest tech company to announce a mass downsizing during the artificial intelligence boom. Shares tumbled 11% in extended trading.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/intuit-intu-q3-earnings-report-2026-company-cutting-17percent-of-staff.html

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Standard Chartered CEO's 'lower-value human capital' comments draw ire | The National

Snippet: Standard Chartered chief executive Bill Winters has sparked concern at the global bank after talking of redundancies, with artificial intelligence replacing "lower-value human capital" – despite efforts to explain the remarks away.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/20/bill-winters-comments-ai-lower-value-human-capital/

[2026-05-21 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brazil's Lula targets big tech companies with decrees

Snippet: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers his speech during the Global Progressive Mobilization summit in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-lula-big-techs-decree-pressure-610644693b3f0df5420f1c2a46c5db41

[2026-05-21 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: FuriosaAI aims to be South Korea's Nvidia with 'renegade' chip

Snippet: FuriosaAI founder and CEO June Paik speaks at an event hosted by his company in April. (FuriosaAI)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/furiosaai-aims-to-be-south-korea-s-nvidia-with-renegade-chip

[2026-05-21 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump AI Executive Order To Seek Early Access To Advanced Models

Snippet: After Anthropic's 'Mythos' model sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity world due to its ability to find and exploit software vulnerabilities at breakneck speed, the Trump administration is reportedly on the cusp of issuing a much-discussed executive order that would encourage AI companies to provide information on their advanced models to the government before public release.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/trump-ai-executive-order-seek-early-access-advanced-models

[2026-05-21 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Bezos defends billionaires, hypes AI, talks taxes and praises Trump in CNBC interview

Snippet: Ultrabillionaire Jeff Bezos on Wednesday hyped artificial intelligence, blamed government meddling for economic woes and broadly defended himself and his megarich peers in an exclusive interview with CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/jeff-bezos-taxes-ai-corporations-trump.html

[2026-05-21 04:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Employee sues Google over ‘unfair’ dismissal linked to anti-Israel protest – Guardian

Snippet: A former AI engineer at Google DeepMind has accused the US tech giant of unfairly dismissing him over protests against the company’s deals with Israel, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. The man described the decision to fire him as discriminatory and filed a claim with a British employment tribunal.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640299-google-sue-dismissal-israel-protest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-21 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Fed officials see rate hike ahead if inflation stays elevated, minutes show

Snippet: A majority of Federal Reserve officials at their most recent meeting anticipated that interest rate increases would be necessary if the Iran war continued to aggravate inflation, according to minutes released Wednesday.Though the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee again voted to keep its benchmark rate targeted between 3.5%-3.75%, the meeting featured four "no" votes, the most since 1992, and an apparently heightened level of disagreement about where policy should go.At issue was the impact that the Iran war would have

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/fed-officials-see-rate-hike-ahead-if-inflation-stays-elevated-minutes-show.html

[2026-05-21 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study

Snippet: Iranians limited to the Islamic regime’s domestic websites are struggling with feelings of isolation and depression, particularly as the applications made available to them do not allow them to connect with relatives outside Iran, engage with entertainment, or properly carry out the research needed for their education, according to a new study published by the Iranian digital rights monitoring organization Filterbaan.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-896882

[2026-05-21 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: What To Watch As SpaceX's IPO Filing Drop Imminent

Snippet: Ahead of Thursday's scheduled launch of SpaceX's Starship V3 rocket, there are indications that Elon Musk's rocket and AI company could release its IPO filing as soon as this afternoon, giving investors, analysts, and competitors a rare look inside the finances and ownership structure of Musk's space empire.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/watch-watch-spacexs-ipo-filing-drop-imminent

[2026-05-21 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Zuckerberg says 'success isn't a given' in memo to employees amid Meta layoffs

Snippet: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees in a Wednesday memo that the company's decision to lay off 8,000 employees is necessary because "success isn't a given" in the fierce and competitive space of artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/meta-layoffs-zuckerberg-says-success-isnt-a-given-in-memo.html

[2026-05-21 03:00 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: French authorities probe Israeli firm’s alleged interference in local elections

Snippet: PARIS — France’s interior minister vowed the country will take “legal action” after a government agency said it had uncovered evidence that an Israeli firm ran a disinformation campaign aimed at pro-Palestinian candidates during municipal elections in March.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/french-authorities-probe-israeli-firms-alleged-interference-in-local-elections/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-21 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Airbnb expands into hotels, cars, groceries

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Airbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and grocery delivery to its app in a bid to transform itself into a one-stop travel shop.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/world/airbnb-expands-into-hotels-cars-groceries/2348673

[2026-05-21 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Google rejects DeepMind UK staff move to unionize, offers talks

Snippet: LONDON — Google's AI lab DeepMind said Wednesday it had declined to recognize unions established by UK employees concerned about the military uses of its technology, but offered to enter into negotiations instead.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/business/sunday-business-it/google-rejects-deepmind-uk-staff-move-to-unionize-offers-talks/2348562

[2026-05-21 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mythos risk prompts Japan banks to brace for cyberattacks 'this fall'

Snippet: AI tools such as Anthropic's Mythos may be able to expose major weaknesses in banks' digital architecture. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/mythos-risk-prompts-japan-banks-to-brace-for-cyberattacks-this-fall

[2026-05-21 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: StanChart CEO Scrambles Into Damage Control After "Lower-Value Human Capital" Comment Triggers Backlash

Snippet: Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters and his team spent Wednesday in damage-control mode after the head of the London-based international bank told investors on Tuesday that artificial intelligence would be used to replace "lower-value human capital," sparking a backlash online.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/standchart-ceo-scrambles-damage-control-after-lower-value-human-capital-comment-triggers

[2026-05-21 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordThursday, 21 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-21

[2026-05-21 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuThursday, 21 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-21

[2026-05-21 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordThursday, 21 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-05-21

[2026-05-21 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchThursday, 21 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-21

[2026-05-21 02:08 UTC+10:00] [Tesla] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tesla Cybertruck pulled from Texas lake after attempting ‘wade mode’

Snippet: Police said the vehicle became disabled and took on water, prompting the driver and passengers to abandon it before calling for help

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/20/tesla-cybertruck-texas-lake-wade-mode

[2026-05-21 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE launches first batch of AI agents to aid tax audits and customer service | The National

Snippet: The UAE on Wednesday launched a first wave of AI agents to boost government services as it seeks to put bold plans into action to champion the use of the advanced technology.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/20/uae-launches-first-batch-of-ai-agents-to-aid-tax-audits-and-customer-service/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A tool is only as effective as its user

Snippet: ON Tuesday, The Manila Times hosted our Editorial Roundtable on Blockchain Technology at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati City. The event brought together experts in the blockchain space and some of our senior editorial personalities in a new format for our frequent forums, and the discussion generated some insightful and frankly eye-opening ideas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/opinion/editorial/a-tool-is-only-as-effective-as-its-user/2348421

[2026-05-21 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Social media platforms now required to take down deepfake and revenge porn: ‘Big Tech can no longer look the other way’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/tech/online-platforms-now-required-to-remove-deepfake-and-revenge-porn-within-48-hours/

[2026-05-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Paul Keating] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Marginal change’: Keating lashes Coalition, John Howard and startup sector over CGT claims

Snippet: Former Labor prime minister says the wealthy have been beneficiaries of tax system ‘distortion’ for decades

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/21/keating-lashes-coalition-startup-sector-claims-cgt-capital-gains-tax-tech-startups-canva