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    [2026-05-18 18:18 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Proposed new airline could face squeeze from giants
    Snippet: May 18, 2026 18:18 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/proposed-new-airline-could-face-squeeze-from-giants/
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    [2026-05-18 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Fuerzas israelíes interceptan embarcaciones de una flotilla que intenta romper el bloqueo a Gaza
    Snippet: Embarcaciones pertenecientes a la Flotilla Global Sumud, que transportan activistas y ayuda humanitaria, parten hacia Gaza desde el puerto de Marmaris, Turquía, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026, en un intento por romper el bloqueo naval israelí. (AP Foto/Murat Kocabas)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-flotilla-ff1d74b694736d70ff596414f029c007
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    [2026-05-18 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Scott Pendlebury not looking too far into future as record looms
    Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 6:13pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/scott-pendlebury-not-looking-into-the-future-as-afl-games-record/106693942
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    [2026-05-18 18:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: K-culture to meet 'A-culture' on Africa Day 2026
    Snippet: Africa Day Seoul 2026 to bridge Korea, Africa and broader Global South with culture says Rwandan envoy to Korea
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740331
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    [2026-05-18 18:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Should toddlers be charged for seats at restaurants?
    Snippet: Restaurant asking parents to place extra adult menu orders for their 2-year-olds sparks debate over reasonable compensation for services versus excessive demand
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740327
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    [2026-05-18 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: US conducts additional strikes against IS militants in Nigeria
    Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/us-strikes-islamic-state-militants-nigeria/106693954
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    [2026-05-18 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Israeli troops begin intercepting vessels from a flotilla trying to breach the Gaza blockade
    Snippet: Boats belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying activists and humanitarian aid, depart for Gaza from the port of Marmaris, Turkey, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in an attempt to break the Israeli naval blockade. (AP Photo/Murat Kocabas)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-flotilla-c0574562f3b5b53a6708b498b9143246
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    [2026-05-18 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Watch : Duterte trial could be among ICC’s fastest — prosecution
    Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/videos/watch-duterte-trial-could-be-among-iccs-fastest-prosecution/2345921
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    [2026-05-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Europe should pick negotiator for possible Russian talks, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
    Snippet: Ukrainian president says Europe must ‘have a strong voice and presence’ amid search for candidate who could lead any talks with Putin
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/18/europe-eu-ukraine-russia-greenland-bulgaria-germany-latest-news-updates
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    [2026-05-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Yonhap News Summary
    Snippet: The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518006351320
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    [2026-05-18 17:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: With runner-up at PGA, Jon Rahm flashes a reminder that he's still among the world's best
    Snippet: NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania (AP) -- Joh Rahm teased his third major victory -- and first since he left for Saudi-backed LIV Golf -- when he opened with back-to-back birdies at Aronimink on Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740322
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    [2026-05-18 17:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Ryu Hae-ran finishes 2nd place at the Kroger Queen City Championship
    Snippet: South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran finished runner-up at the Kroger Queen City Championship on Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740319
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    [2026-05-18 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: ‘Clock is ticking’ for Iran – Trump
    Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new attack if Tehran doesn’t agree to make swift concessions to Washington.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640113-trump-us-iran-hormuz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-05-18 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Trump threatens Iran: ‘Clock is ticking’
    Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new attack if Tehran doesn’t agree to make swift concessions to Washington.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640113-trump-us-iran-hormuz/
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    [2026-05-18 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong’s CUHK aims to bring AI to life with humanoid-focused robotics lab
    Snippet: City’s first embodied AI lab, backed by 24 tech firms, is set to advance humanoid and quadruped robotics research and training over the next five years
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3353951/hong-kongs-cuhk-aims-bring-ai-life-humanoid-focused-robotics-lab?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 17:52 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong’s CUHK aims to bring AI to life with humanoid-focused robotics lab
    Snippet: City’s first embodied AI lab, backed by 24 tech firms, is set to advance humanoid and quadruped robotics research and training over the next five years
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3353951/hong-kongs-cuhk-aims-bring-ai-life-humanoid-focused-robotics-lab
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    [2026-05-18 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Mali drone strikes kill at least 10 civilians at wedding
    Snippet: Drone strikes by Mali’s army have killed at least 10 civilians as they prepared to celebrate a wedding in the central region of San in another escalation of the conflict since armed groups launched a widespread coordinated assault late last month.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/mali-drone-strikes-kill-at-least-10-civilians-at-wedding
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    [2026-05-18 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Afternoon Update: Chalmers blames ‘scare campaign’ for budget backlash; neo-Nazis challenge hate ban; and visually impaired bowlers
    Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/ntwnfb-afternoon-update-monday
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    [2026-05-18 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Blanchett says #MeToo reckoning in Hollywood 'got killed very quickly'
    Snippet: Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/cate-blanchett-laments-that-metoo-movement-got-killed-quickly/106693726
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    [2026-05-18 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in the Netherlands
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/world-news/hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-expected-to-arrive-in-the-netherlands/
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    [2026-05-18 17:42 UTC+10:00] [Western Australia] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Romaine calm: live frog found in discount supermarket lettuce bag
    Snippet: ‘Look, if I was in a French supermarket, I probably would have got a two for one deal on that one,’ woman in WA told national TV
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/live-frog-lettuce-bag-supermarket-australia
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    [2026-05-18 17:39 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Middle East crisis live: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to reach peace deal
    Snippet: US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it doesn’t come to an agreement
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/18/us-israel-iran-lebanon-donald-trump-hormuz-oil-latest-news-updates
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    [2026-05-18 17:25 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Rugby Australia’s alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels
    Snippet: May 18, 2026 17:25 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/rugby-australias-alleged-secret-plan-blindsided-rebels/
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    [2026-05-18 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Iran war day 80: Trump warns Iran to make a peace deal
    Snippet: Israel launches strikes across southern Lebanon despite extending ‘ceasefire’
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/iran-war-day-80-trump-issues-warning-tehran-ready-to-confront-aggression
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    [2026-05-18 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul shares rebound from deep trough on chip gains
    Snippet: South Korean stocks closed higher Monday, rebounding from a steep decline the previous session, as investors scooped up major chipmakers, including market heavyweight Samsung Electronics. The local currency gained ground against the greenback.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740263
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    [2026-05-18 17:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Katseye wins two honors at Webby Awards
    Snippet: Girl group recognized alongside GAP's 'Better in Denim' campaign
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740257
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    [2026-05-18 17:12 UTC+10:00] [Australian police and policing] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Police running out of room to store illegal cigarettes they’ve seized amid Australia’s booming illicit trade
    Snippet: Inquiry into black market hears cost of destroying vapes has also soared, with some requiring manual dismantling
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/illegal-tobacco-cigarettes-vapes-australia-police-run-out-storage
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    [2026-05-18 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: John Stamos shares ‘last pic’ with Bob Saget as he honors ‘Full House’ co-star on what would’ve been his 70th birthday
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/18/celebrity-news/john-stamos-shares-last-pic-with-bob-saget-as-he-honors-full-house-co-star-on-what-wouldve-been-his-70th-birthday/
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    [2026-05-18 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Queensland man accused of paying to watch live child sexual abuse
    Snippet: Topic:Child Sexual Abuse
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/innisfail-man-charged-watching-live-child-sex-abuse/106693452
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    [2026-05-18 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
    Snippet: An escaped tiger believed to be owned by Germany's "Tiger Queen" has been shot dead by police after attacking one of its keepers, according to local media reports.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy217yw7nxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-18 17:06 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Could the government's tax reform fail before it even begins?
    Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-labor-needs-greens-to-pass-tax-reform/64bd274d-0367-4f47-9d0d-08f2ffe751cc
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    [2026-05-18 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese scientists land on Sandy Cay reef as tensions with Philippines escalate once again
    Snippet: Manila says it sent a plane over the South China Sea reef in an effort to ‘drive away’ those carrying out ‘unauthorised’ research activity
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353947/chinese-scientists-land-sandy-cay-reef-tensions-philippines-escalate-once-again?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Spratly Islands] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese scientists land on Sandy Cay reef as tensions with Philippines escalate once again
    Snippet: Manila says it sent a plane over the South China Sea reef in an effort to ‘drive away’ those carrying out ‘unauthorised’ research activity
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353947/chinese-scientists-land-sandy-cay-reef-tensions-philippines-escalate-once-again
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    [2026-05-18 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: The hantavirus stokes fear about travel to the end of the world
    Snippet: The sun shines down on Ushuaia, Argentina, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Joel Reyero)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/argentina-tourism-hantavirus-cruise-ship-ushuaia-7e16664e2d031797ed2c043c34956353
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    [2026-05-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Government freezes new overseas student course applications for a year
    Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/international-student-crackdown-private-colleges-training-school/106693206
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    [2026-05-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Mercedes-Benz turns Seoul into luxury brand showcase
    Snippet: Automaker opens public-facing Seongsu studio as part of global push to deepen customer engagement
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740199
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    [2026-05-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: China's 'hard game' on critical minerals is pushing Australian assets to the brink
    Snippet: By Angelique Donnellan
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/metal-smelters-more-funds-compete-with-china-critical-minerals/106675600
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    [2026-05-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Revolt against UK’s Starmer revives bitter debate over undoing Brexit
    Snippet: With the prime minister’s leadership in crisis, the spectre of rejoining the EU is creeping back into the debate
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353945/revolt-against-uks-starmer-revives-bitter-debate-over-undoing-brexit?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Revolt against UK’s Starmer revives bitter debate over undoing Brexit
    Snippet: With the prime minister’s leadership in crisis, the spectre of rejoining the EU is creeping back into the debate
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353945/revolt-against-uks-starmer-revives-bitter-debate-over-undoing-brexit
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    [2026-05-18 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Local Spain
    Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
    Snippet: Bizum app to work for payments in shops in Spain, Canadian cops arrested for sexual assault in Barcelona, Spain says Ebola risk 'very low' amid DRC and Uganda outbreak and more news on Monday May 18th.
    Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260518/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-80
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    [2026-05-18 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Treasury yields rise amid global bond rout as inflation fears grip investors
    Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields continued their ascent on Monday as global bond markets sold off amid concerns of resurgent inflationary pressures.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/treasury-yields-inflation-bond-rout-oil.html
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    [2026-05-18 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer
    Snippet: Amid all the backstabbing and plotting in Britain’s beleaguered Labour Party, one crucial fact can easily become lost in the twists and turns of the saga – embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not even faced a formal challenge to his leadership yet.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/britain-faces-weeks-of-leadership-limbo-in-slow-motion-coup-against-starmer
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    [2026-05-18 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: 'Predator' arsonist's $1.5m fire an 'act of retribution', court told
    Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 4:52pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/oxford-hotel-arsonist-motivated-by-retribution-court-hears/106692832
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    [2026-05-18 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports
    Snippet: Gaza City, Gaza – Standing in a long queue under the beating sun, 14-year-old Muhammed al-Roubi was waiting to buy bread. But there was a strong chance that, despite his patience, he would not get any.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/growing-bread-lines-gaza-israel-restricts-fuel-flour
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    [2026-05-18 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: SA premier plays down social media posts attempting to reveal his home address
    Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/premier-peter-malinauskas-on-social-media-golf-course-protests/106692934
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    [2026-05-18 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lee Kang-in returns from injury
    Snippet: Lee Kang-in returned from an ankle injury and made a substitute appearance in the final league match of the season, but could not prevent his team from losing.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740237
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    [2026-05-18 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: New DBM chief De Leon holds world record for stamp collecting
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management, Kim Robert De Leon, holds a Guinness record for having the biggest collection of pope stamps.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/new-dbm-chief-de-leon-holds-world-record-for-stamp-collecting/2345883
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    [2026-05-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Trump-Xi summit reset cause for concern in Indonesia
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/trump-xi-summit-reset-cause-for-concern-in-indonesia/
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    [2026-05-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: What fact-finders have discovered so far on the Toboso encounter
    Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/fact-finding-mission-toboso-negros-occidental/
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    [2026-05-18 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Forces ganging up on us — Cayetano
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday said he was not sure whether he would be the shortest serving Senate chief in Philippine history as he claimed that groups are ganging up on him.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/forces-ganging-up-on-us-cayetano/2345881
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