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    [2026-05-21 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Arafura Rare Earths mine gets green light to challenge China's dominance
    Snippet: Topic:Mining and Metals Industry
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/arafura-rare-earths-final-investment-decision/106705006
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    [2026-05-21 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Dropped Iran striker Sardar Azmoun breaks silence with emotional World Cup message | The National
    Snippet: Dropped Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has posted a heartfelt message on social media proclaiming his love ​for ​his country and backing​ the World Cup squad to do well without him.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/21/dropped-iran-striker-sardar-azmoun-breaks-silence-with-emotional-world-cup-message/
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    [2026-05-21 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Germany considering paying Syrians $9,300 to return home – media
    Snippet: The German Interior Ministry is considering offering Syrian refugees up to €8,000 ($9,300) to return home voluntarily, Focus magazine has reported, citing government sources. The proposal comes as support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has been campaigning heavily on migration concerns, reaches record highs.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640316-germany-pay-syrians-return-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-05-21 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Government doing 'everything in our power' to keep SA safe from notorious paedophile
    Snippet: Topic:Child Sexual Abuse
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/paedophile-peter-liddy-release-prompts-government-response/106706194
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    [2026-05-21 14:49 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Two grandmothers, a mother and daughter, a doctor: What we know about the 11 Australians in an Israeli prison
    Snippet: Newcastle mother Joanne Jaworowski was informed by this masthead this morning that consular officials from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will be visiting her son, who is detained in Israel, for a welfare check today.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/two-grandmothers-a-mother-and-daughter-a-doctor-what-we-know-about-the-11-australians-in-an-israeli-prison-20260521-p5zzee.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: DA files complaints with Ombudsman vs Public Works officials, private contractors over ghost road projects in Davao Occidental
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has filed complaints with the Office of the Ombudsman against several Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and private contractors over ghost farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Davao Occidental.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/da-files-complaints-with-ombudsman-vs-public-works-officials-private-contractors-over-ghost-road-projects-in-davao-occidental/2348798
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    [2026-05-21 14:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea expands education center in Paraguay amid growing demand for Korean language
    Snippet: The Ministry of Education said Thursday it has expanded and relocated its Korean Education Center in Paraguay, as demand for Korean-language education grows in the South American country.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742797
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    [2026-05-21 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: MND has been called 'the beast'. We still don't know what causes it
    Snippet: Topic:Motor Neurone disease
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/jai-arrow-motor-neurone-disease-cause-symptoms-explained/106705760
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    [2026-05-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Jon Rahm commits to rare Scottish Open appearance to clear way for 2027 Ryder Cup
    Snippet: The Spaniard is fulfilling DP World Tour tournament requirements to maintain his status on the circuit and compete in premier events
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3354320/jon-rahm-commits-rare-scottish-open-appearance-clear-way-2027-ryder-cup?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [LIV Golf] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Jon Rahm commits to rare Scottish Open appearance to clear way for 2027 Ryder Cup
    Snippet: The Spaniard is fulfilling DP World Tour tournament requirements to maintain his status on the circuit and compete in premier events
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3354320/jon-rahm-commits-rare-scottish-open-appearance-clear-way-2027-ryder-cup
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    [2026-05-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Shares tied to US-alleged China shipping container 'cartel' sink
    Snippet: Cargo ships laden with shipping containers are seen at the Port of Oakland in California last August. © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/us-china-tensions/shares-tied-to-us-alleged-china-shipping-container-cartel-sink
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    [2026-05-21 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: After losing four relatives to dementia, woman shares family's story
    Snippet: Topic:Alzheimer's and Dementia
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/west-australian-family-story-shines-spotlight-on-dementia/106697206
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    [2026-05-21 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Israeli minister's taunting of activists no surprise to those following his career
    Snippet: Topic:Foreign Affairs
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/israel-ben-gvir-condemnation-of-flotilla-activists-treatment/106705168
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    [2026-05-21 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Angus Taylor spruiks gas extraction as SA Liberals oppose fracking bid
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 2:33pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/federal-and-sa-politicians-split-on-gas-fracking/106706402
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    [2026-05-21 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Air France flight blocked from entering US, diverted to Canada over Ebola fears
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/air-canada-flight-bound-for-us-diverted-to-canada-over-ebola-virus-travel-restriction/
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    [2026-05-21 14:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Bus carrying 40 students crashes into tree in Sydney's west, driver critical
    Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/crash-sydney-students-erskine-park-school-bus-hospital/4d65404c-3331-4890-a8a4-164399b148f7
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    [2026-05-21 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Yonhap News Summary
    Snippet: The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521006300320
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    [2026-05-21 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Peak body slams ministers' failure to attend Aboriginal housing talks
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 2:27pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/peak-body-slams-ministers-absence-at-aboriginal-housing-talks/106704604
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    [2026-05-21 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: 4-year-old girl identified as child found dead in hot car as community mourns loss
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/4-year-old-girl-found-dead-inside-parked-car-in-valley-village-identified/
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    [2026-05-21 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Drilon blasts govt hesitation on Bato Dela Rosa arrest warrant
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Former Senate president Franklin Drilon criticized the government’s hesitation to serve the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sen. Ronald dela Rosa.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/drilon-blasts-govt-hesitation-on-bato-dela-rosa-arrest-warrant/2348802
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    [2026-05-21 14:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung Electronics to ramp up share buybacks to fund chip bonus
    Snippet: Samsung Electronics is expected to accelerate its treasury share buyback to fund a special bonus for its chip employees under a tentative labor agreement reached to avert a planned strike, Herald Business reported on Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742784
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    [2026-05-21 14:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Nearly 3m Korean workers left out of Buddha’s birthday holiday
    Snippet: While many South Korean office workers anticipate Monday’s substitute holiday for Buddha’s Birthday, nearly 3 million employees at businesses with fewer than five staff members may not receive the day off.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742781
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    [2026-05-21 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Palasics cold case killer previously jailed over million-dollar cigarette plot
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 2:18pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/irma-palasics-steve-fabriczy-million-dollar-cigarette-conspiracy/106705326
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    [2026-05-21 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Hamas militarily depleted and divided but remains 'very dangerous' | The National
    Snippet: Israel’s assassination of Hamas's military commander in Gaza last week has compounded the group’s woes, with layers of its leadership now eliminated, its military capabilities significantly diminished, and infighting threatening its unity.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/21/hamas-militarily-depleted-and-divided-but-remains-very-dangerous/
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    [2026-05-21 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Rundown Rockhampton hotel sells for millions at court-ordered auction
    Snippet: Topic:Urban Development and Planning
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/rockhampton-plaza-hotel-sold-at-auction/106680274
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    [2026-05-21 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Queensland politics] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Queensland Olympics minister Tim Mander referred to AFP over electoral enrolment allegations
    Snippet: Mander has been under intensifying political pressure over the enrolment claims and revelations over his relationship with a fellow minister
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/21/queensland-olympics-minister-tim-mander-referred-afp-false-enrolment-allegationsp-ntwnfb
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    [2026-05-21 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Woman accused of hit-and-run murder to stand trial
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 2:11pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/kiesha-thompson-hit-run-murder-court-larissa-sant/106705466
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    [2026-05-21 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: HD Hyundai joins TerraPower’s Natrium reactor supply chain
    Snippet: HD Hyundai said Thursday that its shipbuilding arm HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a framework agreement with TerraPower to supply key components for next-generation sodium-cooled nuclear reactors, strengthening its push into the global small modular reactor market.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742776
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    [2026-05-21 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: 'Education is a right' as Marcos urges students to utilize govt support
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged students to take advantage of the support of the government, as he reminded them that education is not a privilege but a right of every Filipino.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/education-is-a-right-as-marcos-urges-students-to-utilize-govt-support/2348823
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    [2026-05-21 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Bus carrying school students crashes into tree in Western Sydney
    Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/school-bus-students-crash-tree-erskine-park-western-sydney/106706744
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    [2026-05-21 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Thai ⁠Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s health declines amid ongoing medical battle
    Snippet: Doctors struggle to stabilise the heart rate of the 47-year-old, who has been in a coma since 2022
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354314/thai-princess-bajrakitiyabhas-health-declines-amid-ongoing-medical-battle?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Queen Mother Sirikit] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Thai ⁠Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s health declines amid ongoing medical battle
    Snippet: Doctors struggle to stabilise the heart rate of the 47-year-old, who has been in a coma since 2022
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354314/thai-princess-bajrakitiyabhas-health-declines-amid-ongoing-medical-battle
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    [2026-05-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: ‘The devil’s child’: the rise and fall of the only female yakuza
    Snippet: Mako Nishimura fought her way into the Japanese underworld, but drug addiction and the slow demise of organised crime gangs almost destroyed her
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/may/21/the-devils-child-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-only-female-yakuza
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    [2026-05-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Real Estate and Housing (Residential)] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The New York Times
    Title: How China’s Housing Crisis Has Global Consequences
    Snippet: Beach Visitor Accidentally Crashes a Fashion Show and Becomes a Star0:34
    Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000010700399/how-chinas-housing-crisis-has-global-consequences.html
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    [2026-05-21 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Groups decry ‘surveillance’ at Negros mortuary with Dingding’s remains
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    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/groups-decry-surveillance-negros-mortuary-vince-dingding-remains/
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    [2026-05-21 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Man faces 29 charges after police allegedly seize guns and antisemitic material
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 1:53pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/greenpoint-firearms-charges-antisemitic-material/106704552
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    [2026-05-21 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: 'Grossly intoxicated' lawyer's fatal hit-run crash jail term reduced on appeal
    Snippet: By Jordanna Schriever
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/lauren-willgoose-jail-term-reduced-on-appeal/106705564
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    [2026-05-21 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Ombudsman probe on Chiz Escudero, Romualdez at 'preliminary stage'
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman's investigation on Sen. Francis Escudero and Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is at the preliminary stage, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said on Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/national/ombudsman-probe-on-chiz-escudero-romualdez-at-preliminary-stage/2348793
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    [2026-05-21 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Final words and meal revealed for Arizona death row prisoner who set couple on fire
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/final-words-and-meal-revealed-for-arizona-death-row-prisoner-who-set-couple-on-fire/
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    [2026-05-21 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Moment billionaire Tom Steyer flies Southwest — and the surprising reaction he got from passengers
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/billionaire-tom-steyer-spotted-flying-southwest/
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    [2026-05-21 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: US and China woo Nepali youth with skill programs after Gen Z movement
    Snippet: Demonstrators push through police barricades while storming Nepal's Parliament during youth-led protests in Kathmandu on Sept. 8, 2025. Analysts say Washington and Beijing are stepping up engagement with young people in Nepal to build ties in case they assume positions of power. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/us-and-china-woo-nepali-youth-with-skill-programs-after-gen-z-movement
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    [2026-05-21 13:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Israel releases two Koreans detained on Gaza-bound aid flotillas: Seoul
    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/10742771
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    [2026-05-21 13:32 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to begin on July 6
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    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/vice-president-sara-duterte-trial-schedule-2026/
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    [2026-05-21 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Kylie Minogue reveals 'secret' cancer and IVF struggles in Netflix doco
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 1:26pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/kylie-minogue-netflix-documentary-cancer-ivf-michael-hutchence/106705572
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    [2026-05-21 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Caribbean as Trump admin ups pressure on Cuba
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/nimitz-carrier-strike-group-arrives-in-the-caribbean-as-trump-admin-ups-pressure-on-cuba/
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    [2026-05-21 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Iran possesses modern weapons that have not yet been used, tested, military source claims
    Snippet: Iran possesses modern weapons that have not yet been used in battle during conflict with the US and Israel, an Iranian military source told Russian state-owned outlet RIA Novosti on Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-896923
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    [2026-05-21 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: US pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly VP bid, threatens visa revocation
    Snippet: US President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador refuses to end his candidacy for the vice presidency of the UN General Assembly, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896922
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    [2026-05-21 13:18 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: UN backs historic climate crisis ruling, despite US attempts to stop resolution
    Snippet: The US, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia – some of the highest oil-producing nations and major greenhouse gas emitters – opposed the measure
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/21/un-vote-support-icj-world-court-climate-change-opinion
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    [2026-05-21 13:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador
    Snippet: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday said that he would reshuffle his cabinet ‌in response to weeks of nationwide protests over austerity measures, while his government expelled Colombia's ambassador on grounds of interference in internal affairs.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742767
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    [2026-05-21 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Australia backs landmark UN climate change ruling as others try to block it
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 1:16pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/australia-backs-united-nations-climate-change-ruling/106705694
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