[2026-05-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch

Snippet: Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353673/australian-trade-minister-visit-china-secure-fuel-during-iran-war-crunch?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE's West-East Pipeline expansion to become operational in 2027 doubling oil export capacity | The National

Snippet: The UAE plans to complete the expansion of the West-East crude oil pipeline, which is expected to double export capacity through Fujairah by 2027.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/15/uaes-west-east-pipeline-expansion-to-become-operational-in-2027-doubling-oil-export-capacity/

[2026-05-15 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump heads home after 3-day visit to China

Snippet: BEIJING, May 15 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing for Washington on Friday, wrapping up his three-day visit here for summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, as well as Taiwan and other key issues.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515007100315

[2026-05-15 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing

Snippet: China's President Xi Jinping took US President Donald Trump for a tour around Zhongnanhai Gardens during his visit to Beijing on Friday. The two leaders walked through the compound’s gardens before holding private talks focused on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the war in Iran. Xi showed Trump through the large gate and pointed out trees, noting that some were hundreds of years old.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/15/trump-claims-fantastic-trade-deals-after-final-summit-with-xi-in-beijing/

[2026-05-15 15:27 UTC+10:00] [Diplomacy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: ‘A lot of good has come of it’: Trump is bullish on China visit

Snippet: The president said he had secured trade deals and made progress on getting Chinese help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/15/a-lot-of-good-has-come-of-it-trump-is-bullish-on-china-visit-00923045?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-15 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump wraps up two-day China trip; invites Xi for a September visit

Snippet: BEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the White House on September 24, indicating that trade talks will extend beyond this week's two-day summit in Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/trump-wraps-up-two-day-china-trip-invites-xi-for-a-september-visit.html

[2026-05-15 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Fitch affirms South Korea's AA- rating on export strength, buffers

Snippet: Global credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings on Friday affirmed South Korea's AA- sovereign rating with a stable outlook, citing the country's strong external finances, resilient exports and stable macroeconomic performance despite geopolitical risks, and structural challenges.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10738838

[2026-05-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump hails ‘fantastic’ China trade deals, signalling Boeing, oil sales

Snippet: US president targets ‘double-digit billions’ in farm sales and 200 Boeing jets as Beijing is said to weigh American oil imports to bypass Middle East shipping risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353655/trump-hails-fantastic-china-trade-deals-signalling-boeing-oil-sales?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [US Trade Representative] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump hails ‘fantastic’ China trade deals, signalling Boeing, oil sales

Snippet: US president targets ‘double-digit billions’ in farm sales and 200 Boeing jets as Beijing is said to weigh American oil imports to bypass Middle East shipping risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353655/trump-hails-fantastic-china-trade-deals-signalling-boeing-oil-sales

[2026-05-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump touts 'fantastic trade deals,' Xi stresses 'strategic stability'

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Communist Party's Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing on May 15. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/trump-touts-fantastic-trade-deals-xi-stresses-strategic-stability

[2026-05-15 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) Trump says U.S. made 'fantastic' trade deals with China in summit with Xi

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more remarks in paras 3, 5-7)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515000853315

[2026-05-15 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Trump says U.S. made 'fantastic' trade deals with China in summit with Xi

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with new info in paras 2-3)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515000852315

[2026-05-15 13:42 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: China Starting to Fulfill ‘Promises,’ U.S. Trade Representative Says

Snippet: Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said he expected China to agree to purchase more than $10 billion in U.S. agricultural products, as President Trump prepares to wrap up a high-level summit in Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/world/asia/trump-china-us-trade.html

[2026-05-15 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China calls for peace in the Middle East, urges reopening of shipping lanes

Snippet: China on Friday stressed that a ceasefire must be reached urgently in the region, with trade routes reopened "as soon as possible".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-calls-peace-middle-east-urges-reopening-shipping-lanes

[2026-05-15 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China wants Hormuz Strait open without restrictions, US official says

Snippet: A US Trade Representative said that Chinese officials made it clear during the much-anticipated US-China summit that they want to see the Strait of Hormuz reopen without restrictions or tolls.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-wants-hormuz-strait-open-without-restrictions-us-official-says

[2026-05-15 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Cattle industry loses court appeal over live export ban compensation

Snippet: Fri 15 May 2026 at 12:07pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/federal-court-rejects-cattle-industry-live-export-appeal/106676042

[2026-05-15 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China to buy U.S. oil to feed its 'insatiable appetite,' Trump tells Fox News

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said China has agreed to buy American oil, in a pre-recorded interview with Fox News that aired Thursday evening stateside, as the two nations push for concrete trade and business wins at their ongoing bilateral summit.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/trump-xi-summit-energy-purchase-china-iran-war-oil-shock-.html

[2026-05-15 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit

Snippet: BEIJING, China — US President Donald Trump will seek trade wins during final meetings with Xi Jinping on Friday at a superpower summit overshadowed by the Chinese leader's uncharacteristically sharp warning on Taiwan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/world/asia-oceania/trump-to-seek-tangible-trade-wins-in-xi-summit/2344591

[2026-05-15 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: How a year of China's rare-earth controls is reshaping supply chains

Snippet: Beijing imposed export controls on seven rare-earth elements in April 2025 as a trade war with Washington intensified. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/how-a-year-of-china-s-rare-earth-controls-is-reshaping-supply-chains

[2026-05-15 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Trump-Xi summit delivers Wall Street boost

Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/dow-sp500-record-trump-xi-trade-us-china-.html

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

Source: AP News

Title: Trump is wrapping up his Beijing visit

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump each proposed a toast during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-taiwan-iran-trade-e7a3cdf161c608de152ac1c6e5755452

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With proposed FTA, Asean set to be ‘central’ in Canada’s trade diversification

Snippet: Ottawa is keen to sign an FTA with Asean this year, as analysts predict two-way growth in sectors ranging from mining to manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353598/proposed-fta-asean-set-be-central-canadas-trade-diversification?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With proposed FTA, Asean set to be ‘central’ in Canada’s trade diversification

Snippet: Ottawa is keen to sign an FTA with Asean this year, as analysts predict two-way growth in sectors ranging from mining to manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353598/proposed-fta-asean-set-be-central-canadas-trade-diversification

[2026-05-15 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea gradually feeling impact of prolonged Middle East crisis: finance minister

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is gradually feeling the impact of the prolonged conflict in the Middle East through higher consumer prices despite strong export data, the finance minister said Friday, vowing proactive steps to stabilize supply chains.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515001600320

[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump China visit LIVE: US president, Xi Jinping continue US-China summit with discussions on Iran, trade and Taiwan

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/trump-china-visit-live-us-president-xi-jinping-continue-us-china-summit-with-discussions-on-iran-trade-and-taiwan-20260514-p5zx2i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ranking the Mets’ trade bait value ahead of a potential fire sale

Snippet: According to Mets baseball president David Stearns, they’re a long way from making the call to sell. But realistically, it’s a possibility for the 18-25 team.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/sports/ranking-the-mets-trade-bait-value-ahead-of-a-potential-fire-sale/

[2026-05-15 08:46 UTC+10:00] [Austria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Renowned feminist artist and film-maker Valie Export dies aged 85

Snippet: Export’s performances scandalised Austria in the 1960s, but are now recognised for exposing the objectification of the female body

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/14/renowned-feminist-artist-and-film-maker-valie-export-dies-aged-85

[2026-05-15 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 15)

Snippet: Costly standoffLabor dispute at Samsung threatens Korea's export drive, chip leadership

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515000400320

[2026-05-15 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed

Snippet: It was a day heavy with symbolism in Beijing, marked by choreographed ceremonies and carefully staged optics, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough or major business agreements.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypj01189lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Import prices drop in April for 1st time in 10 months: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Import prices fell for the first time in 10 months in April on a decrease in oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260514009800320

[2026-05-15 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giannis Antetokounmpo next team odds: Market doubts a depature from Milwaukee

Snippet: Could this finally be the end of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/betting/giannis-antetokounmpo-next-team-odds-market-doubts-a-depature-from-milwaukee/

[2026-05-15 04:27 UTC+10:00] [Foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Bessent discusses investment board, expanding US-China trade with Trump in Beijing

Snippet: President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday and discussed topics ranging from market access for U.S. businesses in China to the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/14/bessent-trade-china-beijing-00921177?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-15 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norway’s move to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for Malaysia's navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defense suppliers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/news/world/malaysia-slams-norway-for-revoking-export-license-for-a-naval-missile-system/2344324

[2026-05-15 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Cerebras almost doubles in Nasdaq debut, topping $100 billion market cap after blockbuster IPO

Snippet: Cerebras Systems soared in its Nasdaq debut on Thursday, opening at $350 after selling shares at $185, well above the company's expected range. That values the chipmaker at over $100 billion.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/cerebras-cbrs-stock-trade-nasdaq-ipo.html

[2026-05-15 02:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: China's Xi warns Trump differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

Snippet: China's Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader's praise for his counterpart.The exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing on Thursday underscored just how far apart Trump and Xi still are on thorny issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington's relations with Taiwan, which is self-ruled but which

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-china-visit-xi-jinping-warns-us-president-differences-over-taiwan-could-lead-to-conflict/05f91a68-e885-407b-bced-6a95288132a4

[2026-05-15 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Malaysia’s Anwar slams Norway missile export halt

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/world/asia-oceania/malaysias-anwar-slams-norway-missile-export-halt/2344247

[2026-05-15 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis

Snippet: US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit and scheduled talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, rare earths, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the Iran war expected to dominate the agenda. The visit may produce visible deliverables, but the larger test is whether either side can gain leverage while leaving the deepest disputes unresolved.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896242

[2026-05-15 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Nvidia's H200 AI ambitions hang in balance during Trump's China visit | The National

Snippet: The back-and-forth drama surrounding America's AI chip export policies has ratcheted up as US President Donald Trump visits China with a phalanx of US technology executives, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/14/nvidia-china-h200-trump/

[2026-05-15 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Never mess it up’: What Xi and Trump said on day one of Beijing talks

Snippet: One day into US President Donald Trump’s visit to China for trade talks, both he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have exchanged toasts at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and hailed their relationship as the world’s most “consequential”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/never-mess-it-up-what-xi-and-trump-said-on-day-one-of-beijing-talks

[2026-05-15 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New DOJ lawsuit challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers

Snippet: The U.S. Department of Justice logo is before a news conference, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-justice-department-ethics-lawsuit-e216cd0a48582a2f5ca42037545a23e5

[2026-05-14 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Malaysia PM says Norway missile export halt 'unacceptable'

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's Prime Minister said Thursday Norway's decision to revoke export approvals for a naval strike missile system for its warships is "unacceptable", adding it could undermine the country's defence preparedness.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/14/news/world/malaysia-pm-says-norway-missile-export-halt-unacceptable/2344114

[2026-05-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nexon expands MapleStory Universe beyond gaming

Snippet: Nexon’s blockchain-powered MapleStory Universe aims to expand the MapleStory franchise into a creator-driven economy, allowing users to build, trade and monetize content tied to the iconic massively multiplayer online role-playing game.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10737943

[2026-05-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display

Snippet: China weaponising rare earths turned the tables on Trump, showing how unprepared Western governments and firms were for a full trade war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3353499/trump-xi-summit-puts-us-vulnerabilities-display?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display

Snippet: China weaponising rare earths turned the tables on Trump, showing how unprepared Western governments and firms were for a full trade war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3353499/trump-xi-summit-puts-us-vulnerabilities-display

[2026-05-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures At New Record High On Tech, Tehran, Trade, Taiwan And Tariffs

Snippet: US futures are higher as we await color on the Trump-Xi summit and US- Iran negotiations, which are said to be ongoing, and as the tech meltup continues. What is known so far is that Trump / Xi agree that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, Hormuz should reopen without a toll or militarization; the countries will look to increase investment in each other as NVDA H20 chips are approved for a set of Chinese companies.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-new-record-high-tech-tehran-trade-taiwan-and-tariffs

[2026-05-14 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 150 brands join sari-sari store convention

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Puregold opened its 2026 Tindahan Ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Sari-Sari Store Convention on Thursday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, bringing together a record 150 participating brands as small store owners continue to face rising prices of basic goods.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/14/news/150-brands-join-sari-sari-store-convention/2343768

[2026-05-14 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Who are the US CEOs in China with Trump, and what’s in it for them?

Snippet: More than a dozen United States business leaders have joined President Donald Trump on his state visit to China, where he is discussing issues including trade, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/who-are-the-us-ceos-in-china-with-trump-and-whats-in-it-for-them

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump, Xi Put Hormuz, Iran, Trade, Taiwan At Center Of Historic Beijing Summit

Snippet: President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are currently seated at the main table at a state banquet. President Xi called the visit historic, and said U.S.-China ties are "stable" amid talks with Trump's team.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-xi-put-hormuz-iran-trade-taiwan-center-historic-beijing-summit

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Versant reports first-quarter revenue decline, with bright spots in platforms and licensing

Snippet: Versant Media Group on Thursday unveiled results for its most recent quarter — its first as a standalone company after separating from Comcast's NBCUniversal and beginning to trade on the Nasdaq earlier this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/versant-vsnt-earnings-q1-2026.html

[2026-05-14 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Trump says he extends invitation to Xi to visit White House on Sept. 24

Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260514010400315