[2026-05-20 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race

Snippet: Burt Jones and Rick Jackson have advanced to a run-off in Georgia’s Republican primary for governor, extending a bruising fight over who will represent the party in November’s midterm election.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/20/jones-jackson-move-to-republican-primary-run-off-in-georgia-governor-race

[2026-05-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Barakah attack dubbed 'red line', US Senate advances resolution to end Iran war and Ebola travel bans begin | The National

Snippet: In today's episode of Trending Middle East, The UAE tells a UN Security Council meeting that an attack on its Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is a "red line" that constitutes a dangerous escalation.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/05/20/barakah-attack-dubbed-red-line-us-senate-advances-resolution-to-end-iran-war-and-ebola-travel-bans-begin/

[2026-05-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Marquee project’ on underwater vehicles to kickstart AUKUS pillar two

Snippet: Washington: Australia, the United States and Britain are preparing to announce a significant collaboration on uncrewed underwater vehicles as part of AUKUS, a move that proponents hope will tamp down industry disquiet about the slow progress of the pact’s second pillar.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/marquee-project-on-underwater-vehicles-to-kickstart-aukus-pillar-two-20260510-p5zvee.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Astonishing early Iran war goal: Hand power back to the man who called for Israel to be ‘wiped off the map’

Snippet: Washington: Days after Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader and other top officials in the opening salvos of the war, President Donald Trump mused publicly that it would be best if “someone from within” Iran took over the country.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/astonishing-early-iran-war-goal-hand-power-back-to-the-man-who-called-for-israel-to-be-wiped-off-the-map-20260520-p5zz0b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Astonishing early Iran war goal: Hand power back to the man who wanted Israel to be ‘wiped off the map’

Snippet: Washington: Days after Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader and other top officials in the opening salvos of the war, President Donald Trump mused publicly that it would be best if “someone from within” Iran took over the country.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/astonishing-early-iran-war-goal-hand-power-back-to-the-man-who-wanted-israel-to-be-wiped-off-the-map-20260520-p5zz0b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Lee says collective labor action, too, should have 'certain limit'

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/AEN20260520007600315

[2026-05-20 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hosting Putin after Trump, Xi calls for more 'reasonable global governance'

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands before a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20. (China Daily via Reuters) © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/hosting-putin-after-trump-xi-calls-for-more-reasonable-global-governance

[2026-05-20 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Xi y Putin se reúnen para reafirmar lazos entre China y Rusia tras visita de Trump a Beijing

Snippet: El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin (derecha), y el de China, Xi Jinping, pasan revista a una guardia de honor durante una ceremonia de bienvenida en el Gran Salón del Pueblo, en Beijing, el 20 de mayo de 2026. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Foto vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-russia-putin-xi-cd36e0694384784fdc28922a40794ce7

[2026-05-20 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Anti-Israel Republican Thomas Massie ousted from Congress as Trump endorsee wins primary

Snippet: The only Republican to refrain from supporting Israel in the immediate aftermath of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack will exit Congress following a decisive primary loss on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-896774

[2026-05-20 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump approval falls to 35% as Iran war, gas prices cause Republican support to slip further - poll

Snippet: Donald Trump's presidential approval rating fell to nearly its lowest level since he returned to the White House, hit by a drop in support among Republicans, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896781

[2026-05-20 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump administration fights Minnesota law outlawing Kalshi, Polymarket-style markets

Snippet: The Trump administration is fighting Minnesota's decision to outlaw prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896778

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1947 -- The second U.S.-Soviet Joint Commission opens to discuss forming a joint transitional government and trusteeship in Korea. The talks broke off on July 10. The ideological divide between Washington and Moscow that was reflected in southern and northern Korea, respectively, led to the 1950-1953 Korean War.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520002700315

[2026-05-20 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Xi and Putin are trying to shape a polycentric world. Here are the takeaways

Snippet: The Chinese and Russian leaders are holding talks in Beijing, soon after Trump’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354181/how-xi-and-putin-are-trying-shape-polycentric-world-heres-takeaways?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Xi and Putin are trying to shape a polycentric world. Here are the takeaways

Snippet: The Chinese and Russian leaders are holding talks in Beijing, soon after Trump’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354181/how-xi-and-putin-are-trying-shape-polycentric-world-heres-takeaways

[2026-05-20 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: president forces out another Republican who crossed him

Snippet: Thomas Massie, who repeatedly broke with Trump, lost to retired Navy Seal Ed Gallrein who was recruited into the race by the president. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 19 May at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/20/trump-news-at-a-glance-president-forces-out-another-republican-who-crossed-him

[2026-05-20 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chavit denies Bato used yacht to flee

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson has denied allegations that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa used his yacht to flee following the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/chavit-denies-bato-used-yacht-to-flee/2347825

[2026-05-20 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chavit Singson denies fugitive senator used yacht to flee

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson has denied allegations that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa used his yacht to flee following the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/chavit-singson-denies-fugitive-senator-used-yacht-to-flee/2347825

[2026-05-20 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Washington Keno

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-ca08fe6a1aa144348688401718cef088

[2026-05-20 14:20 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘No attack on Senate’: Remulla casts doubt on Aplasca over May 13 gunfire

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/police-investigation-remulla-casts-doubt-mao-aplasca-may-13-senate/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Cheong Wa Dae expresses 'deep regret' over collapse of Samsung wage talks, urges continued efforts

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/AEN20260520006700315

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

Source: AP News

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

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-9c3f05f5871f4dee87448494c2fef06b

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

Source: AP News

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

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-c9e8cc50e8184079be4c684ec390469d

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

Source: AP News

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

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-b149c775675c40fbb7080b069fd9fca2

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

Source: AP News

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

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-65c3ada6d93e400fa985d6815705d3b0

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

Source: AP News

Title: Xi and Putin meet in Beijing days after Trump’s visit

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing Wednesday. Putin received a welcome by the honor guard, as well as young children waving Chinese and Russian flags.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-russia-putin-xi-5b7304bc1604cbb7135cb96f217b8b3e

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet among pomp and pageantry less than a week after Trump visit

Snippet: Coming so soon after the visit by US president Donald Trump, the optics and outcomes of the meeting between China and Russia will be closely scrutinised

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/china-russia-xi-jinping-vladimir-putin-meet-beijing-after-trump-visit

[2026-05-20 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump

Snippet: Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., reacts as he speaks during an election night watch party after losing the Republican party’s nomination at the Marriott Cincinnati Airport, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Hebron, Ky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-thomas-massie-9561ac5dcf4dc3af932b2e8f781264da

[2026-05-20 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US suspected of forcing Norway to cancel Malaysia’s US$147 million missile order

Snippet: Who really controls arms sales between sovereign states when Washington has a hidden technological veto?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354174/us-suspected-forcing-norway-cancel-malaysias-us147-million-missile-order?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Kuala Lumpur] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US suspected of forcing Norway to cancel Malaysia’s US$147 million missile order

Snippet: Who really controls arms sales between sovereign states when Washington has a hidden technological veto?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354174/us-suspected-forcing-norway-cancel-malaysias-us147-million-missile-order

[2026-05-20 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Kakao union says 5 affiliates, including headquarters, vote in favor of staging strike

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/AEN20260520006500315

[2026-05-20 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post

Snippet: James Roscoe, the deputy to Britain's ambassador in Washington, has abruptly left his post.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0520j079n2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-20 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'

Snippet: President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has begun his first visit to the Arctic island in a bid to build ties and make "friends".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze28ex3lexo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-20 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: War with Iran 'not a forever war', says Vance

Snippet: Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's war with Iran will not become a "forever war," using a White House briefing to defend his boss's policies as speculation about his potential successor builds.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-896773

[2026-05-20 13:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump purges another Republican critic

Snippet: Massie falls to Gallrein in Kentucky primary

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741883

[2026-05-20 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital

Snippet: President showcases massive construction site as lawmakers balk at US$1 billion security price tag

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3354170/trump-reveals-details-his-bunker-ballroom-drone-base-underground-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 13:28 UTC+10:00] [US Secret Service] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital

Snippet: President showcases massive construction site as lawmakers balk at US$1 billion security price tag

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3354170/trump-reveals-details-his-bunker-ballroom-drone-base-underground-hospital

[2026-05-20 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Xi hosts Putin in Beijing on heels of Trump summit, eyeing energy deals

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/xi-hosts-putin-in-beijing-on-heels-of-trump-summit-eyeing-energy-deals

[2026-05-20 13:21 UTC+10:00] [Republicans] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary

Snippet: In biggest primary night so far this year, Democrats and Republicans vied for candidacy in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/19/kentucky-republican-primary-trump-massie

[2026-05-20 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb vies for open House seat in Philadelphia

Snippet: A Philadelphia Democratic primary on Tuesday could poise Chris Rabb - a progressive state lawmaker who is staunchly critical of Israel - to become the newest member of Congress’s “Squad.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-896764

[2026-05-20 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say

Snippet: The Trump administration is planning to tell NATO allies this week that it will shrink the pool of military capabilities that the US would have available to assist the alliance's European nations in a major crisis, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896767

[2026-05-20 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Civil war declared as Chad Bianco torches Republican gubernatorial rival Steve Hilton, despite lagging in the polls

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/us-news/chad-bianco-torches-republican-gubernatorial-rival-steve-hilton/

[2026-05-20 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has tightened his grip on the Republican Party as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to openly challenge his authority.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/20/republican-thomas-massie-who-stood-up-to-trump-defeated-in-kentucky-primary

[2026-05-20 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Padilla defends Dela Rosa exit in Senate shooting incident

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday defended fugitive colleague Ronald dela Rosa over criticisms surrounding his departure from the Senate complex during the reported shooting incident involving its security personnel and operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/padilla-defends-dela-rosa-exit-in-senate-shooting-incident/2347798

[2026-05-20 12:57 UTC+10:00] [Aluminum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU strikes deal on Trump trade pact

Snippet: STRASBOURG — The European Union agreed early Wednesday morning to implement a trade deal with the United States, likely averting a threat by President Donald Trump to punish further delay with oppressive tariffs.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-strikes-deal-implement-us-trump-trade-pact-negotiations-compromise/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-20 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced

Snippet: BRUSSELS — NATO’s top military officer said Tuesday that he does not expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/natos-top-officer-doesnt-expect-more-american-drawdowns-beyond-the-5000-troops-trump-announced/2347782

[2026-05-20 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Putin-Xi summit delivers 40 deals and sweeping joint declarations: As it happened

Snippet: Moscow and Beijing have signed around 40 cooperation documents and issued two major declarations during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Putin’s official visit came just days after Xi’s summit with US President Donald Trump and coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, a landmark agreement that laid the foundation for the countries’ strategic partnership.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640202-putin-china-live-updates/

[2026-05-20 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away from ordering an attack before postponing it.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741845

[2026-05-20 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi-Putin summit live: energy ties, Iran and Ukraine set to top agenda

Snippet: Russian president has travelled to the Chinese capital just days after US leader Donald Trump’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354159/xi-putin-summit-live-energy-ties-iran-and-ukraine-set-top-agenda?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 12:39 UTC+10:00] [Vladimir Putin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi-Putin summit live: energy ties, Iran and Ukraine set to top agenda

Snippet: Russian president has travelled to the Chinese capital just days after US leader Donald Trump’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354159/xi-putin-summit-live-energy-ties-iran-and-ukraine-set-top-agenda

[2026-05-20 12:37 UTC+10:00] [Covid] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong market surge, geopolitics drive ‘fear of missing out’ among French investors

Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says the shift is fuelled by city’s strong market performance and an improved geopolitical situation, especially following Xi-Trump summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3354163/hong-kong-market-surge-geopolitics-drive-fear-missing-out-among-french-investors