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    [2026-05-19 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Iran war latest: Trump says Gulf allies persuaded him to call off planned attack against Iran | The National
    Snippet: Latest updatesIran war latest: Trump says Gulf allies persuaded him to call off planned attack against Iran
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/19/live-us-iran-war-gulf/
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    [2026-05-19 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: John Lee to lead administration’s largest delegation to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan in June
    Snippet: John Lee to lead largest delegation yet to two belt and road countries, with over 60 business leaders from Hong Kong and mainland China
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3354036/john-lee-lead-administrations-largest-delegation-kazakhstan-uzbekistan-june?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-19 12:13 UTC+10:00] [Astana] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: John Lee to lead administration’s largest delegation to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan in June
    Snippet: John Lee to lead largest delegation yet to two belt and road countries, with over 60 business leaders from Hong Kong and mainland China
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3354036/john-lee-lead-administrations-largest-delegation-kazakhstan-uzbekistan-june
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    [2026-05-19 12:12 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Japan Times
    Title: UNDP head warns of food shortages amid surging fertilizer prices
    Snippet: Food shortages are expected to hit many parts of the world from September or October following a fertilizer production plunge, the U.N. Development Program’s head said on Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/19/economy/undp-head-interview-food-shortage/
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    [2026-05-19 12:10 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: NRL to make way for softball, as World Cup locks Dolphins out
    Snippet: Redcliffe has ignited a north v south rivalry to host Olympic diamond sports, with confirmation next year’s Women’s Softball World Cup will be hosted at Kayo Stadium.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/nrl-to-make-way-for-softball-as-world-cup-locks-dolphins-out-20260519-p5zynm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-19 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: 'Nowhere for me to exist': Growing up as a biracial child
    Snippet: Topic:Cultural Identity
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/growing-up-as-a-biracial-child-australia/106651824
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    [2026-05-19 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Marcos to tackle security in meeting with Japanese prime minister
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking to discuss strengthened security cooperation, among other things, when he meets with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in his upcoming state visit to Japan.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/19/news/marcos-to-tackle-security-in-meeting-with-japanese-prime-minister/2346708
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    [2026-05-19 12:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Women make up just 2.7% of CEOs at top Korean firms
    Snippet: Average CEO age returns to 60 as top firms rely more on internal promotions
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740764
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    [2026-05-19 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Hyundai Mobis deepens robotics, physical AI push in Silicon Valley
    Snippet: Hyundai Mobis said Tuesday it held its fifth Mobis Mobility Day in Silicon Valley to expand collaboration in robotics and physical AI with global partners.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740759
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    [2026-05-19 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (Yonhap Interview) 'Wars have limits,' but 'blatant disregard' for rules growing: ICRC Korea head
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Disclosing the identity of prisoners of war (POWs) runs counter to the Geneva Conventions and could jeopardize their safety, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260519003400315
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    [2026-05-19 12:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China
    Snippet: May 19, 2026 12:02 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/australia-secures-more-jet-fuel-shipments-from-china/
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    [2026-05-19 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Police union pushes for night court to be established in NSW
    Snippet: Tue 19 May 2026 at 12:02pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/nsw-police-union-calls-for-night-court/106695660
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    [2026-05-19 12:01 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Billie Jean King graduates from college at age 82 after leaving for tennis: ‘Yeah baby, only 61 years!’
    Snippet: King distinguished herself as a tennis champ at Cal State Los Angeles, winning Wimbledon doubles while enrolled
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/18/billie-jean-king-college-graduation
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    [2026-05-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Style Edit: The new Henry Jacques collection crowns its Rose de Mai project
    Snippet: The art-in-a-bottle Collection de l’Atelier 2025 distils the house’s signature flower into 3 Les Essences created for collectors
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3353962/style-edit-new-henry-jacques-collection-crowns-its-rose-de-mai-project?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Rose Alambrah] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Style Edit: The new Henry Jacques collection crowns its Rose de Mai project
    Snippet: The art-in-a-bottle Collection de l’Atelier 2025 distils the house’s signature flower into 3 Les Essences created for collectors
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3353962/style-edit-new-henry-jacques-collection-crowns-its-rose-de-mai-project
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    [2026-05-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Gaza's constant terror: Israeli attacks pierce ceasefire and leave people 'afraid to walk streets' | The National
    Snippet: The war may be officially paused but for residents of the Gaza Strip the sense of danger has not lifted.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/19/gazas-constant-terror-israeli-attacks-pierce-ceasefire-and-leave-people-afraid-to-walk-streets/
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    [2026-05-19 11:59 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Treasurer reveals why oil crisis hitting one state harder than others
    Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-budget-treasurer-daniel-mookhey-reveals-why-high-rates-from-middle-east-crisis-will-hit-nsw-harder-than-other-states/12d583d2-2c09-42bb-88b8-ddc0af886430
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    [2026-05-19 11:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Arab nuclear site attack warns Gulf, US
    Snippet: The first attack targeting an Arab nuclear site has sent a symbolic warning to the United Arab Emirates and its allies, even as Iran and the US remain in negotiations to end the Middle East war, analysts say.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740734
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    [2026-05-19 11:55 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: ‘Not acceptable’: Liberal breaks ranks on immigration
    Snippet: May 19, 2026 11:55 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/not-acceptable-liberal-breaks-ranks-on-immigration/
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    [2026-05-19 11:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Teenage gunmen kill 3, selves at San Diego mosque
    Snippet: Two teenage shooters opened fire at a San Diego mosque Monday and killed three men — then killed themselves a few blocks away — in an attack police are investigating as a hate crime.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740729
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    [2026-05-19 11:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: US extends Russian oil waiver for vulnerable nations
    Snippet: PARIS (Reuters) -- ‌US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced another 30-day extension of a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian seaborne oil to aid "energy-vulnerable" countries hit by the Iran war, reversing plans not to grant an extension.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740728
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    [2026-05-19 11:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BTS’ V hits 500m on Spotify with ‘Christmas Tree’
    Snippet: V of BTS raked in 500 million plays on Spotify with his solo digital single “Christmas Tree,” according to label Big Hit Music on Tuesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740727
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    [2026-05-19 11:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Caregiver license course opens extra seat for foreign resident in Suwon
    Snippet: Suwon Migrant Community Service Center is accepting one additional participant for its caregiver certification course, with the center covering 820,000 won ($547) of the 920,000 won tuition fee.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740721
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    [2026-05-19 11:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Maduro ally charged in Venezuela bribery case
    Snippet: A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was charged Monday with bribing top officials to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from lucrative contracts to import food at a time of widespread hardship in the South American country.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740720
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    [2026-05-19 11:52 UTC+10:00] [World / Africa] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: What to know about the new Ebola outbreak that quietly raged for weeks
    Snippet: A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organisation to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Most of the cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/africa/what-to-know-about-the-new-ebola-outbreak-that-quietly-raged-for-weeks-20260519-p5zylv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-19 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore sentences man to 18 years’ jail for repeatedly raping younger sister
    Snippet: On several occasions when the victim resisted him, he shouted at her, pinched and punched her
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354035/singapore-sentences-man-18-years-jail-repeatedly-raping-younger-sister?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-19 11:49 UTC+10:00] [KK Women's and Children's Hospital] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore sentences man to 18 years’ jail for repeatedly raping younger sister
    Snippet: On several occasions when the victim resisted him, he shouted at her, pinched and punched her
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354035/singapore-sentences-man-18-years-jail-repeatedly-raping-younger-sister
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    [2026-05-19 11:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lee, Takaichi hold Andong summit as need for energy cooperation grows
    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/10740716
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    [2026-05-19 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: US approves $4.2B in helicopter sales to South Korea
    Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States said Monday it had approved the sale of more than $4 billion in military helicopters to South Korea, which has vowed to buy more US weapons as it defends against the North.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/19/world/asia-oceania/us-approves-42b-in-helicopter-sales-to-south-korea/2346702
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    [2026-05-19 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) Lee set to hold summit talks with Japanese PM Takaichi in Andong
    Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 3 paras, photo)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260519001351315
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    [2026-05-19 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: John Travolta reacts to attention his viral Cannes beret looks have gotten
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/18/celebrity-news/john-travolta-reacts-to-attention-his-viral-cannes-beret-looks-have-gotten/
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    [2026-05-19 11:38 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Japan Times
    Title: Ukrainian nuclear plant reaching ’point of no return,’ Russian nuclear head says
    Snippet: Moscow – The situation around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is reaching the “point of no return” due to increased Ukrainian attacks in the area, the head of ​Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom was quoted as ‌saying on ‌Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/19/world/russia-ukraine-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant/
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    [2026-05-19 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Tom Steyer shelled out $310K to Jane Fonda PAC before landing her endorsement
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/us-news/tom-steyer-shelled-out-310k-to-jane-fondas-pac/
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    [2026-05-19 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: Qatar condemns Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla
    Snippet: Qatar condemned the Israeli army’s interception of the Global Freedom Flotilla and the detention of activists aboard aid boats bound for Gaza, describing the operation as a “flagrant violation of international law, humanitarian values, and maritime security”.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/qatar-condemns-israeli-interception-gaza-bound-flotilla
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    [2026-05-19 11:32 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Asia shares mixed, oil eases on Trump’s Iran comments
    Snippet: May 19, 2026 11:32 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/asia-shares-mixed-oil-eases-on-trumps-iran-comments/
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    [2026-05-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: In Lee's hometown, Japan and South Korea seek to deepen thaw
    Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan (left) will meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday, their first meeting since they played drums together in Japan in January. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Suzuki and Reuters)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/in-lee-s-hometown-japan-and-south-korea-seek-to-deepen-thaw
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    [2026-05-19 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Putin heads to Beijing days after Trump in test of China's balancing act
    Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, visiting an ally that barely had time to clear the ceremonial trappings it laid out for U.S. President Donald Trump just days earlier.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/putin-russia-visit-china-beijing-trump-summit-ukraine-war-energy-shock-.html
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    [2026-05-19 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Watchdog chief voices concerns over retail speculation amid increased volatility
    Snippet: The chief of the country's financial watchdog has expressed concerns that retail investors could suffer losses amid increased market volatility, according to the Financial Supervisory Service on Tuesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740691
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    [2026-05-19 11:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Father faces court after allegedly murdering wife and two sons
    Snippet: Tue 19 May 2026 at 11:24am
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/campbelltown-murder-wife-and-sons-man-faces-court/106695588
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    [2026-05-19 11:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung, union hold final mediation as strike deadline nears
    Snippet: Samsung Electronics Co. and its largest labor union resumed government-led wage mediation Tuesday, entering the final day of talks in a last-ditch effort to avert a strike at the world's largest memory chipmaker.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740684
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    [2026-05-19 11:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Workplace Korean class opens for foreign jobseekers
    Snippet: The Seoul Foreign Resident Center is organizing a Korean language class for foreign residents in Korea who are preparing to find jobs, with a focus on real-life expressions used in the workplace.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740680
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    [2026-05-19 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Hawthorn 'extremely disappointed' by AFL's call to end Tasmanian partnership
    Snippet: Tue 19 May 2026 at 11:19am
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/afl-hawthorn-extremely-disappointed-end-tasmanian-partnership/106696224
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    [2026-05-19 11:19 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: 9News
    Title: 'Doomsday' glacier is on the verge of collapse and scientists are worried
    Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/doomsday-glacier-on-the-verge-of-collapse-antarctica/06937536-bcb5-4b77-84f9-511ffe296bc4
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    [2026-05-19 11:19 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Tributes paid as ‘outstanding’ soldier who died in fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show is named
    Snippet: Ministry of Defence names soldier who fell from her horse as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/19/soldier-who-died-in-fall-at-royal-windsor-horse-show
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    [2026-05-19 11:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 스타벅스 美 본사, ‘탱크 데이’ 논란에 사과… '용납할 수 없는 마케팅'
    Snippet: 스타벅스 미국 본사가 5·18 광주민주화운동 기념일과 맞물린 스타벅스코리아의 프로모션 논란에 대해 공식 사과했다.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740670
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    [2026-05-19 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: San Diego mosque shooter, Cain Clark identified as former high school wrestler
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/us-news/san-diego-mosque-shooting-alleged-gunmen-identified-as-cain-clark-and-caleb-velasquez/
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    [2026-05-19 11:14 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since Ukraine war
    Snippet: Suifenhe, a small city in China’s economically depressed rust belt, is a microcosm of an evolving Chinese-Russian trading relationship
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/19/russia-china-border-increase-trade-ukraine-war
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    [2026-05-19 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Samsung, union hold final mediation as strike deadline nears
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. and its largest labor union resumed government-led wage mediation Tuesday, entering the final day of talks in a last-ditch effort to avert a strike at the world's largest memory chipmaker.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260519002700320
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    [2026-05-19 11:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Babymonster logs 100m views with ‘Choom’ music video
    Snippet: Babymonster’s music video for “Choom” had racked up 100 million hits on YouTube as of Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740656
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    [2026-05-19 11:09 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Trump dismisses $10bn suit against IRS and creates $1.7bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
    Snippet: Democrats criticize deal as a slush fund that ‘funnels taxpayer dollars’ to president’s political allies
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/18/trump-dismiss-10-billion-dollar-irs-lawsuit
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