[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 18:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Justice Ministry expands 'top-tier visa' program to attract foreign science and tech talents

Snippet: More science and technology talent will become eligible for South Korea’s "top-tier visa" starting in June, as part of a government policy aimed at attracting more than 2,000 foreign researchers and professionals by 2030.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760272

[2026-05-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Radiohead] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I don’t listen to indie music any more’: Ed O’Brien’s honest playlist

Snippet: The Radiohead guitarist once serenaded a girl with the Smiths and thinks George Michael was a genius. But what is his favourite football song?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/31/ed-obrien-honest-playlist-smiths-george-michael-scotland-1978-world-cup-squad

[2026-05-31 17:58 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: On World No Tobacco Day, groups call for vape ban

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/world-no-tobacco-day-2026-vape-ban/

[2026-05-31 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Snippet: Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355455/hong-kong-may-host-shenzhou-23-crew-2027-including-astronaut-lai-ka-ying?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 17:57 UTC+10:00] [Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Snippet: Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355455/hong-kong-may-host-shenzhou-23-crew-2027-including-astronaut-lai-ka-ying

[2026-05-31 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PRC responds as two Victory Liner buses crash in Benguet

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Two Victory Liner buses figured in an accident in Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet on Saturday, May 30, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/prc-responds-as-two-victory-liner-buses-crash-in-benguet/2355141

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered

Snippet: The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the US state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897839

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case

Snippet: Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon was convicted on Sunday of failing to ensure that serious financial irregularities at UnetCredit were properly reported to the public while he served as the company's chairman.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897837

[2026-05-31 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats

Snippet: SINGAPORE — American allies stressed the need for unity at a top defense conference Sunday, saying that as threats increasingly transcend regions, cooperation is more important than ever, even as Washington has become more critical of its traditional friends.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/american-allies-warn-division-weakens-deterrence-in-calls-for-global-unity-to-meet-new-threats/2355140

[2026-05-31 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Snippet: LOS ANGELES — Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars" and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film's New Hollywood era, has died, a lawyer for her family said Friday. She was 80.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/oscar-winning-star-wars-editor-marcia-lucas-dies-at-80/2355139

[2026-05-31 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iraq's Al Zaidi orders body to oversee contracts and recover public funds | The National

Snippet: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi on Saturday ordered the creation of a high-level body to tighten control over government spending and reduce financial waste.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/31/iraqs-al-zaidi-orders-body-to-oversee-contracts-and-recover-public-funds/

[2026-05-31 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [ANN] Philippine ube is now the world's next matcha. Now what?

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) -- In the Philippines, ube is a staple. In the United States and everywhere else, it's the trendiest flavor to hit after matcha. And while ube has been on the international food scene since the mid-2010s, when non-Filipino lifestyle publications named ube as a "hot Instagram trend," the once-nascent food fad now seems to be reaching its peak after Starbucks chains in countries such as the US and the UK have now launched drinks featuring

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760256

[2026-05-31 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: WHO chief is confident Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped

Snippet: The head of the World Health Organization, speaking in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, said he believed the Ebola outbreak can be stopped.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/31/who-chief-is-confident-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-can-be-stopped/

[2026-05-31 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Missing Syrian chess champion’s children likely dead, authorities say

Snippet: Syria’s National Commission for Missing Persons (NCMP) says the children of dentist and former chess champion Rania al‑Abbasi, who disappeared with their parents more than a decade ago under then-President Bashar al-Assad, are likely dead.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/missing-syrian-chess-champions-children-likely-dead-authorities-say

[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

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

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

[2026-05-31 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As EU mulls economic tools, China vows to take steps against any new trade restrictions

Snippet: While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3355453/eu-mulls-economic-tools-china-vows-take-steps-against-any-new-trade-restrictions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As EU mulls economic tools, China vows to take steps against any new trade restrictions

Snippet: While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3355453/eu-mulls-economic-tools-china-vows-take-steps-against-any-new-trade-restrictions

[2026-05-31 17:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Man arrested after reports of shots fired at Sydney home

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-horsely-park-shots-fired-reports/ddc0bbaf-0b53-485b-a0c9-c6506fcb0082

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: One Nation, sharp cheekbones and sensitive subjects: Guardian Australia's top photos of May – video

Snippet: Guardian Australia's picture editor Carly Earl hand-picks her three favourite photographs of the month and explains the craft and composition that make them special. May’s edition includes a shadowy Pauline Hanson, a Vogue cover-worthy street style shot and the ethical considerations when capturing news moments such as the return of IS-linked Australians from Syria

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/may/31/one-nation-sharp-cheekbones-and-sensitive-subjects-guardian-australias-top-photos-of-may-video

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Mothers of May’s 20-year struggle for justice after Brazil police rampage

Snippet: In 2006 police took revenge for deadly prison riots by killing more than 500 people in alleged shootouts that others call executions. A court is to rule on compensation for victims

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/31/brazil-mothers-of-may-police-victims

[2026-05-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Toronto (Ontario)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Where Is Toronto’s Best Party? Try the Basement.

Snippet: Unlike most nightclubs, the Caribbean-style basement jams don’t adhere to strict dress-codes, and there are no private booths. The parties hark back to a simpler time.Credit...

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/31/world/canada/toronto-basement-jams-caribbean-diaspora.html

[2026-05-31 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli strikes kill several in southern Lebanon, state media reports

Snippet: Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that Israeli forces launched several air attacks on the town of Deir ez-Zahrani at dawn, killing several people and wounding others.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strikes-kill-several-southern-lebanon-state-media-reports

[2026-05-31 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Who could be the next UAE coach? Five contenders to replace Cosmin Olaroiu | The National

Snippet: Cosmin Olaroiu's short and unhappy reign as UAE coach is over after his last-ditch attempt to inspire World Cup qualification ended in failure.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/31/who-could-be-the-next-uae-coach-five-contenders-to-replace-cosmin-olaroiu/

[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 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Opposition slams president for showing stamped ballot paper to public

Snippet: The main opposition People Power Party is keeping the pressure on President Lee Jae Myung and the ruling bloc, slamming the president for showing his marked ballot paper in public.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760245

[2026-05-31 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rivals keen on record-high early voter turnout for June election

Snippet: Lee says failing to vote will resurrect power abusers

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760244

[2026-05-31 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House prosecutors' birthday gift to VP Sara: Due process

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' team of prosecutors on Sunday said it has a birthday gift for Vice President Sara Duterte: due process.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/house-prosecutors-birthday-gift-to-vp-sara-due-process/2355126

[2026-05-31 16:37 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Laos cave rescue joy gives way to hunt for two missing villagers

Snippet: Rescue efforts at the flooded cave in Laos have turned fully towards the two trapped miners whose whereabouts in the complex system of tunnels and chambers remains unknown.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/laos-cave-rescue-joy-gives-way-to-hunt-for-two-missing-villagers-20260531-p602fw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Government declines to protect Indigenous sacred site to be bulldozed for Brisbane Olympic stadium

Snippet: Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/31/brisbane-olympic-stadium-victoria-park-government-declines-to-protect-indigenous-sacred-site-ntwnfb

[2026-05-31 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump floats replacing Freedom 250 concert with massive MAGA rally after artists pull out

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/trump-floats-replacing-freedom-250-concert-with-massive-maga-rally/

[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 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Computex in Taiwan, South Korea local elections, India monetary policy

Snippet: Computex 2026 will feature speakers from many of the world's most important chip companies, with a focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, mobility and other next-gen tech. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/computex-in-taiwan-south-korea-local-elections-india-monetary-policy

[2026-05-31 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong NGO offers HK$30,000 to Tai Po fire victims who transfer property

Snippet: Tung Wah Group pledges relocation grant to around 1,000 households who agree to transfer ownership to government amid strong demand for legal support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355449/hong-kong-ngo-offers-hk30000-tai-po-fire-victims-who-transfer-property?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 16:27 UTC+10:00] [legal aid scheme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong NGO offers HK$30,000 to Tai Po fire victims who transfer property

Snippet: Tung Wah Group pledges relocation grant to around 1,000 households who agree to transfer ownership to government amid strong demand for legal support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355449/hong-kong-ngo-offers-hk30000-tai-po-fire-victims-who-transfer-property

[2026-05-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries

Snippet: Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355448/hong-kong-considers-new-offshore-yuan-venture-fund-tech-emerging-industries?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries

Snippet: Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355448/hong-kong-considers-new-offshore-yuan-venture-fund-tech-emerging-industries

[2026-05-31 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Applications to protect Victoria Park rejected ahead of construction of Olympic stadium

Snippet: Topic:Olympic Games Venues

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/victoria-park-cultural-heritage-applications-olympic-games/106740566

[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 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Supreme Court grants legal separation petition of husband abused by ‘controlling wife’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has ruled that conduct creating a hostile and intimidating home environment may constitute “grossly abusive conduct” under the Family Code and serve as ground for legal separation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/supreme-court-grants-legal-separation-petition-of-husband-abused-by-controlling-wife/2355124

[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 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Russia, China mark 30 years of partnership

Snippet: Russia and China on Friday underscored their strategic partnership and commitment to what they described as “win-win cooperation” rather than a “zero-sum game,” at a joint reception in Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760233

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Cup balls through the years: From leather laces to smart technology at the 2026 tournament | The National

Snippet: The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico gets started on June 11

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/31/world-cup-balls-through-the-years-from-leather-laces-to-smart-technology-at-the-2026-tournament/

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Cup balls through the years: From leather laces in 1930 to smart technology in 2026 | The National

Snippet: The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico gets started on June 11. The match ball is one of the most scrutinised pieces of sports equipment, simply because of the sheer scale of factors riding on just one item.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/31/world-cup-balls-through-the-years-from-leather-laces-in-1930-to-smart-technology-in-2026/

[2026-05-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why renaming my health condition could help other women

Snippet: For Rochelle Lewis, it took years to confirm the reason why she had pains, excessive facial hair, bloatedness - and it was "absolutely devastating" when she found out it could affect her chances of being a mother.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9p50j3ljko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Nature-loving disabled woman 'literally padlocked out' of favourite landscapes

Snippet: Bethany Handley practically lived outdoors from the time she could toddle.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r2w1d0yxeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[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 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign investors unload record $30b from Kospi in May

Snippet: Profit-taking in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix drives roughly 37 trillion won withdrawal

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760229

[2026-05-31 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Manhunt underway for suspect after Virginia deputy killed, another injured in ambush

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/virginia-sheriff-deputy-logan-utt-killed-in-suspected-ambush-by-michael-puckett/