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

Source: AP News

Title: Democrats hope for breakthrough as House takes another Iran war vote

Snippet: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-donald-trump-congress-vote-8038c7f9552186716d01f910d6a0d356

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

Snippet: The United States military said on Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade, the latest action by the Trump administration to try to push Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/21/us-military-boards-iranian-flagged-oil-tanker-suspected-of-trying-to-breach-blockade/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US indicts Raúl Castro, raising pressure on Cuba

Snippet: Cuban officials reacted angrily on Wednesday after U.S. prosecutors charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. (AP Video: Ariel Fernández)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-administration-updates-05-21-2026

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

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's deep-sea mining push: Investors raise millions as stock prices soar

Snippet: In this photo provided by NOAA, a Parapagurus sp. crab with a coral on its back walks across a field of ferromanganese nodules on the seafloor of Gosnold Seamount, explored during Dive 16 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition. (NOAA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-deepsea-mining-executive-orders-oceans-environment-399faab6fc32922b4c533d3bad9c1ca5

[2026-05-21 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: US escalates pressure on Cuba with indictment of former president Raúl Castro on criminal charges

Snippet: US prosecutors announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/21/us-escalates-pressure-on-cuba-with-indictment-of-former-president-raul-castro-on-criminal-/

[2026-05-21 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US Treasury lifts sanctions against UN rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese

Snippet: The US has lifted sanctions against the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, after a federal judge found that the Trump administration likely violated her free speech rights.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-lifts-sanctions-against-un-rapporteur-francesca-albanese

[2026-05-21 20:18 UTC+10:00] [Thought Leaders] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] May pag-asa pa ba ang bansa?

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-filipinos-losing-hope-senate-drama/

[2026-05-21 20:16 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan caught in the U.S.-China geoeconomic crossfire

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump insists “nothing’s changed” in Washington’s policy toward Taiwan. But as Jesse Johnson reported in this newspaper, America’s commander in chief recently questioned whether U.S. forces should “travel 9,500 miles to fight a war” and described a $14 billion arms package for Taipei as “a very good negotiating chip” in dealings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — remarks that underscore a widening gap between official policy and strategic reality.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/21/japan/japan-in-us-china-crossfire/

[2026-05-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler Investigates] Best actress award goes to…

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/investigates-best-actress-award-senate-shooting/

[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 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Xi Jinping's summits with Trump and Putin reveal 2 approaches

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-russia-us-summits-xi-putin-trump-d344badcd75d5aa2a5cda4aa146785ca

[2026-05-21 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts

Snippet: Tehran says it is reviewing the latest responses from the United States to its proposal to end the nearly three-month US-Israel war on Iran as mediator Pakistan steps up efforts to achieve progress in the talks that US President Donald Trump has warned are on the “borderline” between a deal and renewed strikes.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/iran-reviews-us-proposal-to-end-war-as-pakistan-steps-up-mediation-efforts

[2026-05-21 19:06 UTC+10:00] [Antisemitism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: US lifts sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese

Snippet: Francesca Albanese, the Italian lawyer serving as the United Nations special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, has been removed from the U.S. sanctions blacklist after a federal court intervened against the Trump administration’s decision.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/us-lifts-sanctions-on-un-francesca-albanese/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-21 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Young Republicans wrestle with their disappointment in Trump in Kentucky

Snippet: Republican State Rep. TJ Roberts, 28, talks during a meeting of young Republicans at a bar in Covington, Ky., Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jesse Bedayn)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/young-republicans-trump-leadership-future-kentucky-0b059c220c65c95ac8766e454c183d1a

[2026-05-21 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump decries ‘ridiculous’ US icebreaker gap with Russia

Snippet: The US intends to build up an icebreaker fleet larger than Russia’s, as the current gap in Moscow’s favor is “ridiculous,” President Donald Trump has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640322-trump-russian-icebreaker-fleet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-21 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea slams Washington's arms deal with Seoul, vows to bolster military deterrent

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday warned of countermeasures against Washington's recent approval of arms sales to Seoul, denouncing it as part of a "reckless military buildup."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521011500315

[2026-05-21 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Senate eyes July 6 start for VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial — Tulfo

Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/videos/watch-senate-eyes-july-6-start-for-vp-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-tulfo/2348895

[2026-05-21 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals face the Mets leading series 2-1

Snippet: New York Mets (21-28, fifth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (25-25, third in the NL East)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/new-york-mets-baseball-washington-nationals-illinois-0da0979e88364a0ab9efb1d57f94326a

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran reviews U.S. peace proposal as Trump says he’s willing to wait 'a few days'

Snippet: Iran on Thursday said it is reviewing the Trump administration's latest proposal for bringing an end to the war after the U.S. president said he was prepared to wait a few more days to "get the right answers" from Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/iran-war-us-peace-talks-trump-hormuz.html

[2026-05-21 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Taiwan’s President Lai says he would be happy to speak with Donald Trump

Snippet: Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te has said he would be “happy” to talk to United States President Donald Trump – a conversation that would break more than four decades of diplomatic protocol and risk angering China.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/taiwans-president-lai-says-he-would-be-happy-to-speak-with-donald-trump

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bong Go elected anew as chairman of Senate Health Committee, vows to bring back momentum on health reforms

Snippet: SEN. Christopher "Bong" Go has been elected anew as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, following the latest Senate reorganization, placing him again at the head of the chamber panel that handles public health, medical, hospital and quarantine services, and population-related concerns.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/tmt-newswire/bong-go-elected-anew-as-chairman-of-senate-health-committee-vows-to-bring-back-momentum-on-health-reforms/2348911

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bong Go elected as chairman of Senate Health Committee anew

Snippet: SEN. Christopher "Bong" Go has been elected anew as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, following the latest Senate reorganization, placing him again at the head of the chamber panel that handles public health, medical, hospital and quarantine services, and population-related concerns.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/tmt-newswire/bong-go-elected-as-chairman-of-senate-health-committee-anew/2348911

[2026-05-21 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: En muchos sentidos, los británicos admiran a EEUU. Pero al cumplir 250, dicen que Trump lo define

Snippet: Un hombre pasea por la orilla sur del río Támesis, con la Torre Elizabeth, más conocida como Big Ben, y el Palacio de Westminster de fondo, en Londres, el 17 de enero de 2023. (AP Foto/Kin Cheung, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-reino-unido-250-eeuu-rey-1b0864b15630b2064a8a7ec81a24fee9

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction

Snippet: The 700-kilogramme buffalo belongs to farmer Zia Uddin Mridha and gained popularity on social media because of its long blond hair, which many visitors compare to the hairstyle of US President Donald Trump. Families, influencers and curious residents have travelled to the farm throughout May to photograph the rare animal.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/21/bangladesh-albino-buffalo-nicknamed-donald-trump-becomes-unlikely-star-attraction/

[2026-05-21 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia

Snippet: Washington said it supported the deal after the row raised questions over US influence on weapons with American-made parts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354344/us-denies-role-norways-cancelled-missile-sale-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 17:06 UTC+10:00] [USNI News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia

Snippet: Washington said it supported the deal after the row raised questions over US influence on weapons with American-made parts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354344/us-denies-role-norways-cancelled-missile-sale-malaysia

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson counters Pia Cayetano's lament vs minority bloc

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Sen. Pia Cayetano longed for some concern from the minority bloc during the May 13 shooting incident at the Senate and yet the majority group, where she belonged had tried to link them to the episode.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/lacson-counters-pia-cayetanos-lament-vs-minority-bloc/2348899

[2026-05-21 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Snippet: Spain increases age window for breast cancer screening, Spanish director Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters', Rafa Nadal to launch Netflix documentary series and more news on Thursday May 21st.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260521/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-79

[2026-05-21 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Freetown welcomes first US deportation flight under Trump crackdown

Snippet: Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive deportees from the United States as President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign continues to expand, with a first batch of nine migrants landing at Freetown International Airport on Wednesday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/21/freetown-welcomes-first-us-deportation-flight-under-trump-crackdown/

[2026-05-21 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bong Go files Senate resolution commending Gilas Pilipinas Women's 3x3 Team for historic silver finish in 2026 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

Snippet: SEN. Christopher "Bong" Go filed on Monday, May 18, Proposed Senate Resolution 398 commending and congratulating the Gilas Pilipinas Women's 3x3 Team for winning the silver medal in the 2026 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Asia Cup, marking the country's best finish and first podium placement in the women's tournament.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/tmt-newswire/bong-go-files-senate-resolution-commending-gilas-pilipinas-womens-3x3-team-for-historic-silver-finish-in-2026-fiba-3x3-asia-cup/2348892

[2026-05-21 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘Poisonous mushrooms’ insulting May 18 victims must be rooted out: Lee

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742905

[2026-05-21 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says Iran talks in 'final stages' to end war

Snippet: President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran were "in the final stages” as Iran said it was studying a new US proposal to end the war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-iran-talks-final-stages-end-war

[2026-05-21 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cronología de las relaciones entre EEUU y Cuba ante tensiones en el segundo mandato de Trump

Snippet: Raúl Castro ondea una bandera cubana durante el desfile del Primero de Mayo en la plaza de la Revolución en La Habana, Cuba, el 1 de mayo de 2025. (AP Foto/Ramon Espinosa, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/castro-cuba-trump-tensiones-0c09de8898747aa81c88b9901077a537

[2026-05-21 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Three key takeaways from Putin's Beijing trip — and what they reveal about China-Russia ties

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin left Beijing Wednesday with declarations of enduring friendship with China and a stack of bilateral agreements — but without the energy pipeline breakthrough Moscow was eyeing, signaling the evolving geometry of a partnership that is increasingly tilting in Beijing's favor.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/china-russia-putin-xi-jinping-ties-deals-energy-siberia-pipeline-trump-visits-.html

[2026-05-21 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran studies US proposal, GCC trade deal with UK and prisoners pardoned for Eid | The National

Snippet: In today's episode of Trending Middle East, Tehran receives Washington’s latest proposal to end the war and is reviewing its terms, Iranian media has reported.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/05/21/iran-studies-us-proposal-gcc-trade-deal-with-uk-and-prisoners-pardoned-for-eid/

[2026-05-21 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bruce Springsteen takes jab at Trump, Paramount during Stephen Colbert’s second-to-last ‘Late Show’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/bruce-springsteen-jabs-trump-paramount-on-stephen-colberts-second-to-last-late-show/

[2026-05-21 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Spencer Pratt reveals shocking reason he joined Republican party

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/spencer-pratt-reveals-real-reason-he-joined-republican-party/

[2026-05-21 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ex-Trump chief says U.S. trade protectionism to continue even after Trump

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff during U.S. President Donald Trump's first administration, said Thursday that U.S. trade protectionism is likely to continue even after Trump's second term.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521006400320

[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

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

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

[2026-05-21 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Washington Hit 5

Snippet: The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-e329fcd71bdf4c2b9aaff5cc7db4553c

[2026-05-21 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Washington Lotto

Snippet: The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Washington Lotto” game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-cd45e1a132e741998d4ef546e42d2914

[2026-05-21 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Washington Pick 3

Snippet: The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-af8b73fea74044d1986206ef2cf7c37a

[2026-05-21 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Washington Match 4

Snippet: The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-7f3b206f600848b5836f8866ab461a7f

[2026-05-21 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Washington Cash Pop

Snippet: The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-931a184545664d77a5a6892e3711ff54

[2026-05-21 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Drilon blasts govt hesitation on Bato Dela Rosa arrest warrant

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Former Senate president Franklin Drilon criticized the government’s hesitation to serve the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sen. Ronald dela Rosa.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/drilon-blasts-govt-hesitation-on-bato-dela-rosa-arrest-warrant/2348802

[2026-05-21 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Washington Keno

Snippet: The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-f1398703f9c143839bf423e934224054

[2026-05-21 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Republicans expected to abandon $1B proposal for Trump's ballroom

Snippet: President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he’s building, showing off the construction site to a group of reporters on Tuesday. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/congress-billion-ballroom-trump-funding-bill-republicans-d0b0d2ee59a95f6199d80998ab89d7e4

[2026-05-21 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's false 2020 election claims loom over Georgia's GOP runoffs

Snippet: Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones speaks during a primary election night watch party, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Jackson, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/georgia-trump-republicans-primary-2020-election-0d04567edd60c8d176951cd4a4411643

[2026-05-21 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: As America hits 250, many Brits say one man defines it: Trump

Snippet: A man walks along the south bank of the River Thames backdropped by the Elizabeth Tower, known as Big Ben, of the Houses of Parliament, in London, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-britain-250-america-king-7a13dbcba29b2fdfc52640dfd8b0bea8

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

Source: Politico

Title: Wie Rubio Trump nachfolgen will

Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/wie-rubio-trump-nachfolgen-will/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication