[2026-05-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Human-shaped object in US military UFO files intrigues Chinese expert

Snippet: Chinese researcher says the files released by US government contain images and video but lack the hard data needed for further research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355450/human-shaped-object-us-military-ufo-files-intrigues-chinese-expert

[2026-05-31 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump’s Gaza plan can still work - but only if Washington changes course - opinion

Snippet: Seven months after the Gaza ceasefire, US President Donald Trump’s peace initiative risks drifting toward failure. Reconstruction remains stalled, much of Gaza lies in ruins, and large areas are now under expanding Israeli military control. The current trajectory is unsustainable not only for Palestinians, but also for Israel and the wider region.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897856

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

Snippet: The Israeli military has increased the zone in southern Lebanon that it has warned residents to evacuate from, as it further expands its ground operations against Hezbollah.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdep04kzz5wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?

Snippet: While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355306/hong-kong-winning-war-cancer-or-facing-new-front-late-diagnosis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Our Hong Kong Foundation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?

Snippet: While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355306/hong-kong-winning-war-cancer-or-facing-new-front-late-diagnosis

[2026-05-31 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States —The US military said Saturday it had disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail to an Iranian port by launching a missile into its engine room.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/us-military-fires-on-gambia-flagged-ship-violating-iran-blockade/2355179

[2026-05-31 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands invasion of south Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and the strategic ridge surrounding it in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, as it expands its ground offensive despite a nominal ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-seizes-strategic-castle-it-expands-invasion-south-lebanon

[2026-05-31 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraqi-based Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah offers to ‘buy’ weapons from other militias

Snippet: In a bizarre turn of events, one of the most important of the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq has come up with a bizarre offer to “buy drones and missiles” from other militias that “have decided to lay down their arms.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897860

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit

[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump in ‘no hurry’ to sign deal with Iran: ‘There will be no nuclear weapons’

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/trump-in-no-hurry-to-sign-iran-deal-there-will-be-no-nuclear-weapons/

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sky exits UAE news venture after genocide denial accusations

Snippet: Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in Sudan

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/31/sky-exits-tv-news-joint-venture-uae-genocide-denial-accusations

[2026-05-31 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands invasion of south Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and the strategic ridge surrounding it in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, as it expands its ground offensive despite a nominal ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-seizes-strategic-castle-it-expands-invasion-south-lebanon

[2026-05-31 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy sites and set off fires

Snippet: Russian drones have struck the Ukrainian town of Shostka, in the northeastern Sumy region, according to local authorities. Civilian infrastructure including residential and non-residential buildings were damaged in the overnight strike. No injures have been reported.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-nuclear-plant-4168345770d6d3a3808ba9dcb9dc3305

[2026-05-31 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Israeli troops seize castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/israeli-army-captures-beaufort-castle-southern-lebanon-hezbollah/106742856

[2026-05-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses

Snippet: A deputy director-general at the Israel Tax Authority was questioned by Lahav 433 investigators on Sunday over suspicions of multiple offenses, including invasion of privacy, unlawful detention, obstruction of justice, fraud, and breach of trust.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-897848

[2026-05-31 19:01 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote

Snippet: Bogota – Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential election that will determine the conflict-ridden nation’s response to spiraling violence, either staying left and opting for dialogue or tacking right towards all-out war.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/31/world/politics/colombia-high-stakes-election/

[2026-05-31 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Israel captures Crusader castle as war expands in southern Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli troops seized a crumbling 12th-century fortress in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest advance into the country in 25 years.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-captures-crusader-castle-as-war-expands-southern-lebanon/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-31 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah drone strike kills Israeli soldier, says army

Snippet: The Israeli army announced Sunday that one of its soldiers had been killed the previous day by a Hezbollah explosive drone in southern Lebanon, bringing the number of Israeli military deaths since early March to 25.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-drone-strike-kills-israeli-soldier-says-army

[2026-05-31 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel issues more displacement orders in Lebanon, seizes strategic castle

Snippet: Israel has ordered the forced displacement of all residents living south of the Zahrani River in southern Lebanon as it expands its invasion of the country before a possible assault on the city of Nabatieh.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/israel-issues-more-displacement-orders-in-lebanon-seizes-strategic-castle

[2026-05-31 18:16 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Snippet: Capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh comes despite a nominal ceasefire and shortly before talks due in the US

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/31/middle-east-crisis-live-israel-lebanon-beaufort-castle-us-iran-nuclear-deal-hormuz-oil-latest-news-updates

[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355456/philippines-says-beijing-main-hurdle-south-china-sea-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Snippet: Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, defence chief Teodoro blamed China for stalling the pact and stressed Asean’s unity on the issue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355456/philippines-says-beijing-main-hurdle-south-china-sea-code-conduct

[2026-05-31 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Lebanese PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' while defending ceasefire talks - report

Snippet: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” as part of its operations against Hezbollah, The Guardian reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897838

[2026-05-31 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Trump demands tougher nuclear deal terms in last-minute push, report says | The National

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Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/31/live-us-iran-war-trump-deal/

[2026-05-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 5 and 10)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002952315

[2026-05-31 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia blasts ‘conspicuously muted’ response over axed Norway missile deal

Snippet: Defence Minister Khaled told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Oslo’s move was ‘destructive’ to the credibility of the rules-based global order

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355452/malaysia-blasts-conspicuously-muted-response-over-axed-norway-missile-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Pete Hegseth] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia blasts ‘conspicuously muted’ response over axed Norway missile deal

Snippet: Defence Minister Khaled told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Oslo’s move was ‘destructive’ to the credibility of the rules-based global order

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355452/malaysia-blasts-conspicuously-muted-response-over-axed-norway-missile-deal

[2026-05-31 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel broadcasts images of forces at Beaufort Castle after capture claim

Snippet: The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation aired images showing the Israeli flag and the banner of the Golani Brigade flying above Beaufort Castle shortly after the military announced a “large-scale operation” in the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Salouqi area of southern Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-broadcasts-images-forces-beaufort-castle-after-capture-claim

[2026-05-31 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

Snippet: Japan's defence minister has rebutted Beijing's claim that his country is engaging in a "new militarism" - criticising China for its military expansion and lack of transparency.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8p4ejy8ppo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS Ahn's remarks, background throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002951315

[2026-05-31 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel claims control of strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon

Snippet: The Israeli military said it has taken control of Beaufort Castle, a strategic hilltop fortress in southern Lebanon that has featured in several major confrontations since Israel’s 1982 invasion of the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-claims-control-strategic-beaufort-castle-southern-lebanon

[2026-05-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Local election campaigns push cash-based pledges

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760236

[2026-05-31 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump requests amendments to enriched uranium clause in US-Iran ceasefire deal draft - report

Snippet: US President Donald Trump asked for several amendments to the US-Iran peace deal draft during a Situation Room meeting on Friday, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a senior administration official and a second source briefed on the issue.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897822

[2026-05-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Lebanese PM says 'scorched-earth policy’ will not ensure Israel’s security

Snippet: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam denounced what he described as a dangerous Israeli escalation in the south, calling for an immediate ceasefire and insisting that a “scorched-earth policy” would not ensure Israel’s security, after Israel launched new strikes across south Lebanon following evacuation warnings.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-lebanese-pm-says-scorched-earth-policy-will-not-ensure-israels

[2026-05-31 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US soldiers injured during Iranian missile attack in Kuwait, report says

Snippet: A US official has said that American soldiers and civilian contractors were injured during an Iranian missile attack on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait last Wednesday, according to ABC News.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-soldiers-injured-during-iranian-missile-attack-kuwait-report-says

[2026-05-31 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Party support may not translate into votes, polls suggest

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760224

[2026-05-31 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israel captures castle in deepest surge into Lebanon in nearly three decades | The National

Snippet: The Israeli military on Sunday claimed its forces have taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, as Israel expands operations despite a so-called ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/31/israel-says-military-captures-beaufort-castle-in-southern-lebanon/

[2026-05-31 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has discussed a Japan-proposed bilateral military logistics support pact with Tokyo, although Seoul maintained its reservations over the matter, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002900315

[2026-05-31 15:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

Snippet: The US warned Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming its war with Iran after US President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760219

[2026-05-31 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Japan defense chief takes swipe at China

Snippet: Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760218

[2026-05-31 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese defence minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech

Snippet: ‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355447/japanese-defence-minister-rejects-new-militarism-label-china-shangri-la-speech?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan Strait] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese defence minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech

Snippet: ‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355447/japanese-defence-minister-rejects-new-militarism-label-china-shangri-la-speech

[2026-05-31 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Aerospace in arms export talks with Germany, UK

Snippet: Hanwha Aerospace is reportedly in discussions with Germany, the UK and other European countries on potential arms deal, accelerating its defense push amid rising military spending in the region.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760212

[2026-05-31 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002800315

[2026-05-31 15:27 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-iran-war-israel-army-captures-strategic-castle-in-lebanon/7cc473b5-6ac8-4715-8ea5-fe7d6b0b4a63

[2026-05-31 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: After Oct. 7, Israel's future depends on choosing unity over political warfare - opinion

Snippet: After the events of October 7, 2023, Israelis searched for answers in Hamas tunnels, Iranian funding, intelligence failures, and military mistakes. But the painful truth is this: before Hamas crossed the border, Israel was already tearing itself apart from within.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897613

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

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war forces global farmers to seek alternatives to chemical fertilizer

Snippet: Farah Jammeh throws organic compost on the fields at the cooperative in Rufisque, Senegal, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Caitlin Kelly)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fertilizer-shortage-iran-war-alternatives-farming-60523696dadb80bd6fee43ec27d55f08