[2026-05-18 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment case at the Senate

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is set to convene as an impeachment court Monday, May 18, for the highly anticipated trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a political showdown expected to test not only the strength of the administration coalition but also the stability of the chamber’s leadership.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475449/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-case-at-the-senate/

[2026-05-18 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-iran-latest-uk-news.html

[2026-05-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE: Senate holds plenary session on May 18

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-senate-holds-session-may-18-2026/

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

Source: Politico

Title: Campaigners threaten legal action over Britain’s NHS deal with Donald Trump

Snippet: LONDON — Health campaigners are threatening to bring the British government to court over its drug-pricing deal with Donald Trump, in a legal fight that risks undermining a key pillar of the U.S.-U.K. trade deal.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/legal-action-nhs-drug-pricing-deal-donald-trump/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-18 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares slip and oil prices gain as Iran talks stall

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, May 18, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-china-trump-iran-e7b781e8e2394be6486fa5f006e5e06e

[2026-05-18 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Teen takeover’ devolves into wild brawl inside DC Chipotle — as feds promise to charge ignorant parents

Snippet: A “teen takeover” dissolved into a violent brawl inside a Washington, DC restaurant, according to a viral video shared online mere days after federal prosecutors announced they would be charging parents of the miscreants involved in similar public disruptions.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/us-news/teen-takeover-becomes-wild-brawl-inside-dc-chipotle/

[2026-05-18 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shanghai-bound Delta flight forced to divert to Seattle over disruptive passenger — stranding travelers overnight

Snippet: A disruptive passenger forced a China-bound Delta Air Lines flight to divert to Washington state on Sunday, according to reports.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/world-news/shanghai-bound-delta-flight-forced-to-divert-to-seattle-over-disruptive-passenger/

[2026-05-18 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee vows to cement May 18 democratic spirit in Constitution

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/10740084

[2026-05-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Pangilinan not suspended from Senate after clash with Padilla

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/newsbreak/fact-check/kiko-pangilinan-not-suspended-senate-robin-padilla-clash/

[2026-05-18 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Washington prayer rally draws thousands to the National Mall, in photos

Snippet: Teddy May, from Mobile, Ala., kneels while worshiping during Rededicate 250, a mostly conservative Christian prayer gathering in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, on the National Mall, Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/washington-prayer-rally-draws-thousands-national-mall-photos-f334a82d02874051ac5db9948effc04a

[2026-05-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

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

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-a68333a129ed43b19109ad33c0efb4d5

[2026-05-18 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tech stocks shrug off regional weakness to regain momentum after Xi-Trump meeting

Snippet: Despite sell-offs in the Asia-Pacific region, investors continue to bet that China’s technology stocks will extend their blistering run

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3353921/chinese-tech-stocks-shrug-regional-weakness-regain-momentum-after-xi-trump-meeting?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 13:52 UTC+10:00] [China technology stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tech stocks shrug off regional weakness to regain momentum after Xi-Trump meeting

Snippet: Despite sell-offs in the Asia-Pacific region, investors continue to bet that China’s technology stocks will extend their blistering run

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3353921/chinese-tech-stocks-shrug-regional-weakness-regain-momentum-after-xi-trump-meeting

[2026-05-18 13:52 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump

Snippet: China’s deep relationship with Russia remains a continuing cause for concern in the west, particularly since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/18/xi-jinping-vladimir-putin-china-russia-four-days-after-donald-trump-us-visit

[2026-05-18 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

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

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-a838718699884460ad7a0acd72522451

[2026-05-18 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Keno

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-448636b084124b09af8c5866c757438e

[2026-05-18 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

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

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-a9467ec4f4a645b4afd5ab7e69006e3d

[2026-05-18 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

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

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-a5168990d0a64ff6adf7e315827587f6

[2026-05-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Impeachment court set to convene, but could another Senate coup delay it?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/impeachment-court-set-convene-senate-coup-cayetano-delay/

[2026-05-18 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: A Deadly Day In Butler

Snippet: The following is an excerpt from the newly published book “The Trump Assassination Plots: What the Investigations Missed, and Why it Matters.” The book, which can be found here, attempts to provide the most complete account to date of the attempts on Donald Trump’s life (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/deadly-day-butler

[2026-05-18 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China to boost trade for US agricultural products including beef and poultry

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, right, speaks 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)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-china-farmers-trade-soybeans-beef-832bafb5ca0be21e4a1d149c5db56b58

[2026-05-18 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president

Snippet: Taiwan will not provoke any conflict but will also not give up its sovereignty, said its president Lai Ching-te after a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping where they discussed the issue of Taiwan's independence.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7591gq10qko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-18 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Pro-Israel Forces Throw Kitchen Sink At Massie Ahead Of Tuesday Primary

Snippet: Eleven months after President Trump launched an all-out political war on Rep. Thomas Massie, the Tuesday, May 19 Kentucky GOP primary is almost here. With polls showing the race going down to the wire, the anti-Massie forces -- whose animus is largely driven by Massie's refusal to vote in accordance with the Israel lobby's wishes -- have been throwing everything they can at him, from vague 11th-hour allegations of inappropriate conduct with a woman, to AI ads showing Massie entering

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/pro-israel-forces-throw-kitchen-sink-massie-ahead-tuesday-primary

[2026-05-18 12:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) -- Thousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally Sunday billed as a "rededication of our country as One Nation under God."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740030

[2026-05-18 12:40 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: America’s Taiwan gap utterly exposed at Trump-Xi summit

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/americas-taiwan-gap-utterly-exposed-at-trump-xi-summit/

[2026-05-18 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gavin Newsom’s feud with President Trump erupts over California ‘zombie’ claim

Snippet: The ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom flared up once again Sunday — sparked by a fresh round of social media barbs — including an image of a zombie Gov.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/gavin-newsoms-feud-with-president-trump-erupts-over-california-zombie-claim/

[2026-05-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Newsletters] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Can Chiz Escudero retake the Senate presidency? Manic Monday scenarios

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/newsletters/best-senate-scenarios-can-chiz-escudero-retake-presidency/

[2026-05-18 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts

Snippet: BEIJING — China has agreed to buy U.S. soybeans and address American access to rare earths, the White House said Sunday, touting some of the most tangible outcomes so far from a high-profile bilateral summit last week.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/us-china-announce-deals-after-trump-xi-summit.html

[2026-05-18 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Taiwan’s leader defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Snippet: TAIPEI — Taiwan’s leader on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are "the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued US support of Taiwan following his visit to China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/world/asia-oceania/taiwans-leader-defends-us-arms-purchases-that-trump-called-bargaining-chip/2345793

[2026-05-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: US ambassador: EU must honor its trade deal with Trump

Snippet: Andrew Puzder is the ambassador of the United States to the European Union.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/us-ambassador-andrew-puzder-eu-honor-trade-deal-donald-trump/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-18 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump faces a reckoning as the markets start to wobble

Snippet: May 18, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/trump-faces-a-reckoning-as-the-markets-start-to-wobble-20260518-p5zy08.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 11:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US senator loses primary bid to Trump-backed challenger

Snippet: A US senator from Louisiana bidding for a third term has lost his Republican primary, in the latest demonstration of US President Donald Trump's hold over his party.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739854

[2026-05-18 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New Vegas odds on the California Governor’s race favor one candidate and it’s not even close

Snippet: New Vegas betting odds heavily favor former Biden Cabinet official Xavier Becerra in California’s crowded governor’s race — and it’s not even close.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/2026-california-governors-race-odds-favorites-amid-primary-push/

[2026-05-18 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Trump faces grueling marathon in Iran conflict as Putin heads to Beijing

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

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/cnbc-daily-open-trump-iran-conflict-putin-china.html

[2026-05-18 11:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

Snippet: A drone strike caused a fire at a ‌nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as US President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act "fast" after efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739842

[2026-05-18 11:22 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Lai says Taiwan won’t be sacrificed as Trump weighs arms deal

Snippet: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has said that Taiwan cannot be traded away, days after U.S. President Donald Trump described a planned $14 billion arms sale to Taipei as a bargaining chip with China.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/asia-pacific/politics/lai-taiwan-trump-arms-deal/

[2026-05-18 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump envoy arrives for Greenland visit

Snippet: COPENHAGEN, Denmark — US President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland landed in Nuuk on Sunday for a visit of several days to the autonomous Danish territory, local media reported.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/world/trump-envoy-arrives-for-greenland-visit/2345790

[2026-05-18 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil rises as Iran-U.S. deadlocked peace talks fan fears of extended supply disruption

Snippet: Oil prices rose Monday as the deadlock in Iran-U.S. peace talks fans fears of an extended supply crunch, while experts point to record low inventories.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/oil-today-brent-wti-iran-trump-hormuz-iea-supply-crude-.html

[2026-05-18 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Lee says companies' management rights should be respected as much as labor rights

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/AEN20260518003100315

[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of the Trump-Xi summit?

Snippet: The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353882/how-does-strait-hormuz-stand-look-wake-trump-xi-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Jamieson Greer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of the Trump-Xi summit?

Snippet: The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353882/how-does-strait-hormuz-stand-look-wake-trump-xi-summit

[2026-05-18 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots

Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump and top cabinet officials addressed thousands of Americans at a mass prayer rally in Washington on Sunday -- an event critics saw as an overt display of Christian nationalism undermining the separation of church and state.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/world/white-house-mass-prayer-event-seeks-to-reclaim-us-christian-roots/2345783

[2026-05-18 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) KRX issues sell-side sidecar on KOSPI's sharp fall

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/AEN20260518002800320

[2026-05-18 10:13 UTC+10:00] [United States International Relations] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support

Snippet: President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan said on Sunday that weapons sales from the United States remained a crucial element for maintaining peace and stability in the region, comments made after President Trump suggested a multibillion dollar weapons deal with the island could be used as a “negotiating chip” with China.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/politics/taiwan-china-us-arms-deal.html

[2026-05-18 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Taiwanese president says country will not be sacrificed after Trump-Xi meeting

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 10:12am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/taiwanese-president-says-country-will-not-be-sacrificed/106691060

[2026-05-18 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Taiwanese president says island will not be sacrificed after Trump-Xi meeting

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 10:12am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/taiwanese-president-says-island-will-not-be-sacrificed/106691060

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event

Snippet: In anticipation of the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary, thousands of people gathered on the National Mall on Sunday for “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-896500

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) KOSPI opens 0.67 pct lower on woes over inflation, U.S. losses

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/AEN20260518001600320

[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom

Snippet: Senate parliamentarian ruled a proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for the White House failed to meet procedural rules. Key US politics stories from Sunday 17 May 2026 at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/18/trump-news-at-a-glance-latest-updates-today

[2026-05-18 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as Trump’s Iran warning stokes fresh oil supply fears

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were poised for a mixed open Monday as investors weighed renewed geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to "get moving, FAST," raising fears of further escalation in the Middle East and potential disruptions to global oil supplies.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/asia-pacific-markets-today-live-updates-nikkei-225-hang-seng-index-kospi-nifty-50.html