[2026-05-06 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: OECD transport ministers gather in Germany to address resilience amid trade disruptions

Snippet: LEIPZIG, Germany, May 6 (Yonhap) -- Transport ministers and senior officials from member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) gathered in Germany on Wednesday to discuss how to strengthen the resilience of transport systems as global trade and travel face growing disruptions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260506013900320

[2026-05-06 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Japan, Philippines to fast-track transfer of navy destroyers with military agreement

Snippet: Japan's defense minister pledges to deepen military cooperation with the Philippines during a visit to Manila, aiming for the 'early transfer' of Abukuma-class destroyers to the archipelago. Shinjiro Koizumi's visit comes as a contingent of 1,400 Japanese personnel participated for the first time in the annual US-Philippine military exercises, and just weeks after Tokyo eased decades-old arms export rules in a major policy shift.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/videos/watch-japan-philippines-to-fast-track-transfer-of-navy-destroyers-with-military-agreement/2337157

[2026-05-06 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: PH eyes Asean Power Grid initiative to boost regional energy security

Snippet: Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty underscores the importance of the Asean Power Grid initiative as a key priority in strengthening regional energy security and economic resilience during a briefing in Cebu ahead of the 48th Asean Summit. In a press conference on May 5, 2026, Gepty stressed the need for stronger coordination in energy security, food supply, logistics, and supply chain resilience amid global challenges, noting that no country can address these pressures alone.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/videos/watch-ph-eyes-asean-power-grid-initiative-to-boost-regional-energy-security/2337153

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

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Morocco agree on early talks for CEPA negotiation

Snippet: SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Morocco agreed to closely cooperate for the early launch of negotiations for a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), Seoul's trade ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260506012300320

[2026-05-06 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Syria’s Suwayda: A new hub for the multibillion-dollar Captagon trade?

Snippet: Jordanian fighter jets struck what they described as “factories and laboratories” for narcotics in southern Syria on Sunday, highlighting the emergence of Suwayda province as a key hub for the production of Captagon, a highly addictive amphetamine.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/6/syrias-suwayda-a-new-hub-for-the-multi-billion-dollar-captagon-trade

[2026-05-06 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks set to rise as oil prices fall after Trump signals Iran war de-escalation

Snippet: European stocks are set to rise on Wednesday as oil prices trade lower on renewed hopes of a negotiated settlement to the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/06/european-stocks-hormuz-de-escalation-markets-trump.html

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia gives $30m to Fiji to help fuel prices in Pacific nation

Snippet: Penny Wong announced the fuel funding after meeting with Fiji's leader Sitiveni Rabuka. (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, file)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/australia-gives-30-million-to-fiji-to-help-rising-fuel-prices/106647810

[2026-05-06 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Eximbank eyes deeper India partnership in critical minerals, energy

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea is stepping up financial cooperation with India to support investments in key minerals, clean energy and other strategic industries, as Korean companies seek to expand their presence in one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732003

[2026-05-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: It may only be a matter of time before the EU punishes Israel for its crimes against Palestinians | The National

Snippet: Late last month, the EU failed to suspend its trade agreement with Israel despite international pleas, including from UN human rights experts, to do so and despite an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the International Criminal Court.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/06/eu-europe-israel-palestinians-gaza-germany-italy-hungary-benjamin-netanyahu-sanctions-trade-deal/

[2026-05-06 11:52 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: “Free trade deal”, what? Chinese sue Australia over Darwin Port

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/free-trade-deal-what-chinese-sue-australia-over-darwin-port/

[2026-05-06 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Oil prices ease as US seeks reopening of the Hormuz Strait

Snippet: Oil prices edged lower in early Wednesday trade in Asia after US President Donald Trump raised hopes for an agreement with Iran to end the war.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8zejyyr3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-06 10:49 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: WPS: Japan, Philippines to launch working-level destroyer export talks

Snippet: Japan and the Philippines agreed Tuesday to establish a framework for working-level talks on the export of used destroyers to the Philippines, with the two countries sharing concerns over China’s maritime assertiveness.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474417/wps-japan-philippines-to-launch-working-level-destroyer-export-talks/

[2026-05-06 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches

Snippet: The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3352544/china-urges-us-drop-trade-probe-key-trump-xi-summit-approaches?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Section 301] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches

Snippet: The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3352544/china-urges-us-drop-trade-probe-key-trump-xi-summit-approaches

[2026-05-06 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Brandon Nimmo waived no-trade clause in part due to conversation with Pete Alonso, others

Snippet: Texas Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo catches a Detroit Tigers’ Matt Vierling fly ball during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 1, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nimmo-mets-rangers-alonso-2bc40f6a209bd9f87fd0f6d45bcfa368

[2026-05-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Lakers vs. Thunder

Snippet: Those interested in joining the prediction market space can use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for a great deal. This promotion is especially useful for basketball fans tracking the current NBA playoffs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-lakers-vs-thunder/

[2026-05-06 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMHCC appoints Sherwin Lucas as general manager

Snippet: SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) announces the appointment of Sherwin Lucas as General Manager of SMX Convention Center Manila and SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions (SMXCite), the company’s new landmark venue which is slated to open in 2027 within the Mall of Asia Complex.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/tmt-newswire/smhcc-appoints-sherwin-lucas-as-general-manager/2335742

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Philip Morris uses secret Senate hearing to warn illegal tobacco in Australia could wipe out legal trade by 2030

Snippet: Company pushes for lower excise and claims threats warrant secrecy, while critics say it has ‘no interest in public health or safety’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/05/philip-morris-uses-secret-senate-hearing-to-warn-tobacco-in-australia-could-wipe-out-legal-trade-by-2030

[2026-05-06 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why Europe’s car industry is at the centre of a new US trade war

Snippet: Last week, US President Donald Trump announced to hike tariffs on cars and trucks manufactured in the European Union from 15 percent to 25 percent after accusing the bloc of taking too long to comply with the terms of the trade deal agreed last July.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/5/why-europes-car-industry-is-at-the-centre-of-a-new-us-trade-war

[2026-05-05 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Josh Hart torments 76ers in his unique way as Knicks cruise in Game 1

Snippet: New York is known to overpower all that came before — such as Reggie Jackson in Oakland and Mark Messier in Edmonton — making it easy to forget that Josh Hart spent parts of seven seasons with three teams (Lakers, Pelicans, Trail Blazers) before the career-altering trade that brought him to the Knicks in 2023.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/sports/josh-hart-torments-76ers-in-his-unique-way-as-knicks-cruise-in-game-1/

[2026-05-05 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know

Snippet: US, Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz as attack on UAE condemned

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/5/us-iran-uae-trade-hormuz-attack-claims-what-we-know

[2026-05-05 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Jump As Dip-Buyers Return After After Iran Truce Holds

Snippet: Stock futures are higher, completely reversing yesterday's drop with dip-buyers out in force as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran held after a day of clashes and sentiment is helped by a pullback in oil prices, with Brent crude futures down 1.4% as well as the US move to return 22 Iranian crew from a seized vessel.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-jump-dip-buyers-return-after-after-iran-truce-holds

[2026-05-05 22:09 UTC+10:00] [Cars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: ‘A deal is a deal’: Von der Leyen fires back at Trump over auto tariff threat

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on European cars, warning Washington to stick to the terms of its trade deal with Brussels.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/a-deal-is-a-deal-von-der-leyen-fires-back-at-trump-over-auto-tariff-threat/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7 million, court told

Snippet: Prosecutors allege Simon Sadler and Daniel La Rocca used confidential information about planned block trade to sell more than 1.7 million Esprit shares

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3352518/hong-kong-block-trade-king-exploited-bank-lapse-make-hk17-million-court-told?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 21:18 UTC+10:00] [insider trading] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7 million, court told

Snippet: Prosecutors allege Simon Sadler and Daniel La Rocca used confidential information about planned block trade to sell more than 1.7 million Esprit shares

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3352518/hong-kong-block-trade-king-exploited-bank-lapse-make-hk17-million-court-told

[2026-05-05 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE sets out plans to take energy, trade and defence to next level | The National

Snippet: The UAE will look to achieve greater self-reliance across sectors, after taking the decision to leave Opec, the country's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/05/uae-sets-out-plans-to-take-energy-trade-and-defence-to-next-level/

[2026-05-05 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU sounds out industry over new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity

Snippet: Brussels is polling business groups ahead of commissioners’ meeting but few details of the proposed instrument have been revealed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352443/eu-sounds-out-industry-over-new-trade-weapon-against-chinas-overcapacity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 14:59 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU sounds out industry over new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity

Snippet: Brussels is polling business groups ahead of commissioners’ meeting but few details of the proposed instrument have been revealed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352443/eu-sounds-out-industry-over-new-trade-weapon-against-chinas-overcapacity

[2026-05-05 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Athletics acquire catcher Jonah Heim from Braves for cash

Snippet: Atlanta Braves’ Jonah Heim follows the flight of his double to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jimmy Herget in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/braves-athletics-trade-jonah-heim-736777366d494b512e8bf784709a6499

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China given the first sign it’s ready to export its J-35A fighter jet to Pakistan?

Snippet: State media shows J-35A model bearing AVIC logo rolling out of the hangar, the English lettering hinting it is an export model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352380/has-china-given-first-sign-its-ready-export-its-j-35a-fighter-jet-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Liang Guoliang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China given the first sign it’s ready to export its J-35A fighter jet to Pakistan?

Snippet: State media shows J-35A model bearing AVIC logo rolling out of the hangar, the English lettering hinting it is an export model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352380/has-china-given-first-sign-its-ready-export-its-j-35a-fighter-jet-pakistan

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump's "Project Vault" Plans To Initially Buy Rare Earths From China

Snippet: As we reported in February, the US Export-Import Bank’s proposed rare earth stockpiling initiative would initially source critical minerals from anywhere in the world - including China, an official involved in the project revealed to Bloomberg. The $12 billion Project Vault would later shift to a replenishment model that prioritizes domestic production first, followed by allied nations and other sources as a last resort, executives including Ex-Im Chief Banking Officer Brian Greeley said lastt week, unveiling some of the first

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/trumps-project-vault-plans-initially-buy-rare-earths-china

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

Source: Politico

Title: Merz’s strategy for dealing with Trump’s anger: Tell him he’s right

Snippet: BERLIN — Facing new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump on Germany’s prized auto industry — immediately after his threat to withdraw American troops — Chancellor Friedrich Merz has offered a disarmingly conciliatory response: Trump is essentially right.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-germany-strategy-angry-donald-trump-threats-trade-security-tensions/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-05 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Massive moving momento of 9/11 reaches LI: ‘You can feel the weight of that day’

Snippet: A steel beam from the World Trade Center’s fallen South Tower was displayed Monday at a Long Island education center, where hundreds of families devastated by 9/11 tearfully flocked to the mobile memorial.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/us-news/massive-moving-momento-of-9-11-reaches-long-island-you-can-feel-the-weight-of-that-day/

[2026-05-05 10:53 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Washington to proceed with plan to hike EU car tariffs, U.S. trade official says

Snippet: WASHINGTON – U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told European Union and German trade officials over the weekend that Washington will move forward with U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to raise EU car import tariffs to 25%, according to a statement made Monday on CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/05/markets/us-hike-eu-car-tariffs/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Knicks’ playoff consistency doesn’t mean a ‘damn thing’ to Josh Hart

Snippet: New York is known to overpower all that came before — i.e. Reggie Jackson in Oakland, Mark Messier in Edmonton, etc. — making it easy to forget that Josh Hart spent parts of seven seasons with three teams (Lakers, Pelicans, Trail Blazers) before the career-altering trade in 2023 that brought him to the Knicks.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/sports/josh-hart-knicks-playoff-consistency-doesnt-mean-a-damn-thing/

[2026-05-05 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump administration moves to block Minnesota climate change lawsuit

Snippet: President Donald Trump’s administration moved Monday to block a lawsuit Minnesota officials filed almost six years ago alleging oil companies and a petroleum trade group deceived state residents about climate change.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-minnesota-lawsuit-climate-change-federal-fb9c89151bbbdbded33a22a94772e6d5

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

Source: AP News

Title: New Jersey becomes latest state to sanction girls' flag football at high school level

Snippet: The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association voted Monday to sanction girls’ flag football as a varsity high school sport beginning with the 2026-27 school year, becoming the latest state to expand one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/girls-flag-football-new-jersey-406a50d516d9874a7f3304f840fd0f49

[2026-05-05 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New laws to protect investments, foster PPPs

Snippet: The Sri Lankan economy has become predictable and stable, enhancing investment opportunities with the Government undertaking institutional reforms through digitization, creating a single window for trade and investments Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe told the Global Innovation & Leadership Summit held in Colombo on May 2.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/05/business/989237/new-laws-to-protect-investments-foster-ppps/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consul in Tijuana calls protectionism a ‘dead end’ as trade tensions with US escalate

Snippet: Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352418/chinas-consul-tijuana-calls-protectionism-dead-end-trade-tensions-us-escalate?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Consul General Fu Xinrong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consul in Tijuana calls protectionism a ‘dead end’ as trade tensions with US escalate

Snippet: Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352418/chinas-consul-tijuana-calls-protectionism-dead-end-trade-tensions-us-escalate

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

Source: Daily News

Title: What Japan teaches Sri Lanka about energy power - DailyNews

Snippet: The political instability, unpredictable oil trade, and changing alliances have changed the ways energy is consumed and traded. It is no longer a simple commodity. It is a strategic resource that alters the way politics and economics are conducted. Countries that have prioritised energy trade and focused on energy supply are now using their energy supply to trade for market equity.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/05/general-opinion/989341/what-japan-teaches-sri-lanka-about-energy-power/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Autobahn Traders embraces digital strategy to optimise customer service - DailyNews

Snippet: Autobahn Traders (Pvt) Ltd, a respected name in the import and distribution of brand-new BMW vehicle spare parts, has embraced a digital-first transformation strategy to enhance operational efficiency and deliver optimised customer care and service to fleet owners and individual customers in this discerning segment.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/05/business/989110/autobahn-traders-embraces-digital-strategy-to-optimise-customer-service/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: NCCSL hosts ‘Meet the Ambassador’ session on bilateral trade between SL and France - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) hosted the ‘Meet the Ambassador: Bilateral Trade Between Sri Lanka and France’ session on April 28, at the National Chamber’s Auditorium.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/05/business/989137/nccsl-hosts-meet-the-ambassador-session-on-bilateral-trade-between-sl-and-france/

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel warns 'Post' about country's 'growing frustration' - interview

Snippet: Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, laid out in a Tuesday interview with The Jerusalem Post Kyiv’s growing frustration over the alleged import of grain taken from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories - and the diplomatic and legal battle now unfolding in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-895110

[2026-05-05 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Mets vs. Rockies

Snippet: Kalshi has a welcome bonus for first-time users who want to sign up for the fast-growing prediction market platform this spring.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-mets-vs-rockies/

[2026-05-05 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Scoop, there it is — Cuisinart’s best Mother’s Day gift is 32% off on Amazon

Snippet: As the spring sun begins to trade its gentle warmth for hints of summer heat, the annual “What do I get Mom?” alarm officially sets in.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/shopping/mothers-day-gift-2026-cuisinart-ice-cream-maker-32-off/

[2026-05-05 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Jordan's air raids on Syrian border highlight emergence of new breed of drug smugglers | The National

Snippet: Jordanian air raids on southern Syria are targeting a new breed of drug smuggler that emerged after the fall of Bashar Al Assad and reactivated the cross-border trade of Captagon using advanced balloon technology, sources say.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/04/jordans-air-raids-on-syrian-border-highlight-emergence-of-new-breed-of-drug-smugglers/

[2026-05-05 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: USTR to hold public hearings this week on foreign practices tied to excess capacity

Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said Monday that it will hold public hearings this week concerning its trade investigations into South Korea, China, Japan and 13 other countries related to "structural" excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505000200315

[2026-05-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese won’t bring in a gas export tax next week – but he’ll struggle to hold off pressure forever

Snippet: The PM is clearly not prepared to risk backlash from Asian energy trading partners during a fuel crisis – but his government will face domestic challenges if it doesn’t move eventually

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/04/albanese-gas-export-tax-asia-energy-trades-fuel-crisis