Topic: World News - 5th Estate

Snippet: Iran's national soccer team, facing complications stemming from the Middle East conflict and US visa issues, is set to hold emergency talks with FIFA.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739520

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[2026-05-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [ANN] Tokyo high school still nurtures ‘Anne Frank' roses after half a century

Snippet: TOKYO (Japan News/ANN) -- About 200 rose plants of a variety named in honor of a young diarist who died in the holocaust have bloomed at Takaido Junior High School in Suginami Ward, Tokyo.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739517

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[2026-05-17 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gilas Pilipinas braces for upgraded Australia quad in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/sports/gilas-pilipinas-braces-for-upgraded-australia-quad-in-fiba-world-cup-qualifiers/2345613

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[2026-05-17 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: QC brings back lechon festival

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Quezon City government launched on Sunday the La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 to celebrate the district’s rich culinary heritage, deep faith, vibrant culture, and thriving local businesses, Mayor Joy Belmonte said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/qc-brings-back-lechon-festival/2345630

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[2026-05-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will geopolitical shifts push India, Pakistan towards cautious diplomacy?

Snippet: Hardline Indian political figures appear to be signalling a thaw in New Delhi-Islamabad ties is imminent, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353849/will-geopolitical-shifts-push-india-pakistan-towards-cautious-diplomacy?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Amit Shah] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will geopolitical shifts push India, Pakistan towards cautious diplomacy?

Snippet: Hardline Indian political figures appear to be signalling a thaw in New Delhi-Islamabad ties is imminent, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3353849/will-geopolitical-shifts-push-india-pakistan-towards-cautious-diplomacy

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[2026-05-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Forbidden City’s red gates with golden door nails subject to rules regarding number, colour

Snippet: Entrance to famous Beijing landmark holds centuries of traditional ritual belief, including that if women touch it they will be granted a son

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353579/china-forbidden-citys-red-gates-golden-door-nails-subject-rules-regarding-number-colour?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Forbidden City’s red gates with golden door nails subject to rules regarding number, colour

Snippet: Entrance to famous Beijing landmark holds centuries of traditional ritual belief, including that if women touch it they will be granted a son

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353579/china-forbidden-citys-red-gates-golden-door-nails-subject-rules-regarding-number-colour

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[2026-05-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Majority of Korean workers say gender affects workplace opportunities

Snippet: Six in 10 South Korean workers said they believe gender affects hiring, promotions and work assignments, according to a survey released Sunday by a labor rights group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739511

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[2026-05-17 17:53 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump says ‘nothing’s changed’ on Taiwan. But his words belie a big shift.

Snippet: Donald Trump claims “nothing’s changed” on U.S. policy toward Taiwan. But the U.S. president’s stunning remarks about support for the democratic island — and what they portend following his high-profile summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — belie a shifting reality on the ground.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/17/asia-pacific/politics/trump-taiwan-china-analysis/

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[2026-05-17 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a victim lost US$3.8 million in Singapore deepfake Zoom scam impersonating PM Wong

Snippet: Police have obtained footage of the video conference linked to the sophisticated scam impersonating Wong, President Tharman and other officials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3353868/how-victim-lost-us38-million-singapore-deepfake-zoom-scam-impersonating-pm-wong?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-17 17:47 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a victim lost US$3.8 million in Singapore deepfake Zoom scam impersonating PM Wong

Snippet: Police have obtained footage of the video conference linked to the sophisticated scam impersonating Wong, President Tharman and other officials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3353868/how-victim-lost-us38-million-singapore-deepfake-zoom-scam-impersonating-pm-wong

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[2026-05-17 17:44 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: $2000 for a seat at the footy? Rugby World Cup tickets hit new heights

Snippet: At almost $2000, it is comfortably the most expensive single ticket in Australian footy history.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/2000-for-a-seat-at-the-footy-rugby-world-cup-tickets-hit-new-heights-20260517-p5zxt1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes

Snippet: ‘He’s having a great time with his new 47% equity,’ one entrepreneur jokes, warning that some startups may leave Australia behind

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/17/tech-founders-use-ai-generated-images-to-poke-fun-at-anthony-albanese-in-protest-against-tax-changes

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[2026-05-17 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Masked NJ suspect charged with using fuel, fireworks in Walmart kids section as cover for massive jewelry heist

Snippet: A New Jersey man was arrested Thursday after allegedly sparking a massive fire with camping fuel and fireworks inside a Maryland Walmart, creating a terrifying diversion to pull off a $10,000 jewelry heist.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/new-jersey-man-anthony-rhodes-arrested-for-setting-off-fireworks-starting-fire-during-maryland-walmart-jewelry-heist/

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[2026-05-17 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit

Snippet: India’s Tata Electronics has signed a deal with Dutch technology giant ASML to build a major semiconductor plant in western India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Netherlands during his European tour.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/indias-tata-and-dutch-giant-asml-sign-semiconductor-deal-during-modi-visit

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[2026-05-17 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

Snippet: Three people were killed overnight in a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Russian officials have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ye480kxpmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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[2026-05-17 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Could a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?

Snippet: Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have united in an attempt to defeat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and lead Israel’s next government. But while they have lots to criticise Netanyahu about, they have few qualms with his wars in Gaza and the rest of the region.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/could-a-leadership-change-undo-israels-international-isolation

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[2026-05-17 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war day 79: Israel’s relentless bombardment of Lebanon continues

Snippet: Iran says it will soon reveal its plan to manage traffic ⁠through the Strait of ⁠Hormuz, including the charging of tolls, as United States President Donald Trump warns Tehran it will have a “very bad time” if a peace deal is not reached soon.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/iran-war-day-79-tehran-to-unveil-hormuz-toll-plan-israel-bombs-lebanon

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[2026-05-17 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved $25.8 billion in defense arms sales to Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, Bloomberg reported last week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896356

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[2026-05-17 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Police thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects

Snippet: Israel Police officers thwarted an attempted vehicle theft in Bat Yam on Thursday night, arresting two suspects after monitoring a local parking lot as part of an operation to prevent property crimes.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-896401

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[2026-05-17 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Supreme Court names Yuval Vilner as suspect in Shay-Li Atari rape case

Snippet: The Supreme Court has named Yuval Vilner, 38, as the individual suspected of raping singer and creator Shay-Li Atari on Sunday morning, as well as releasing him from 10 days of house arrest.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-896409

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda declared an international health emergency

Snippet: The Bundibugyo strain, which killed more than 80 people, has no specific treatments or vaccines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3353866/ebola-outbreak-dr-congo-uganda-declared-international-health-emergency?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-17 17:11 UTC+10:00] [World Health Organization] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda declared an international health emergency

Snippet: The Bundibugyo strain, which killed more than 80 people, has no specific treatments or vaccines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3353866/ebola-outbreak-dr-congo-uganda-declared-international-health-emergency

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: WHO declares Ebola outbreak an emergency of international concern

Snippet: The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda an emergency of international concern.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/17/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-an-emergency-of-international-concern/

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[2026-05-17 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Snippet: Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353864/hong-kongs-paul-chan-heading-europe-so-whats-itinerary?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-17 17:08 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Snippet: Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353864/hong-kongs-paul-chan-heading-europe-so-whats-itinerary

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[2026-05-17 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gucci transforms Times Square into runway as label debuts new collection with Cindy Crawford, Tom Brady

Snippet: Gucci’s creative director Demna presented his first Cruise collection for the Italian ‌luxury brand on Saturday night in New York, transforming Times Square into a runway as owner Kering seeks to revive its struggling flagship label.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/gucci-turns-times-square-into-runway-as-label-debuts-new-cruise-collection/

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

Source: AP News

Title: North Korean women's soccer team arrives in South Korea for regional tournament

Snippet: Members of North Korea’s soccer club Naegohyang Women’s FC team arrives at Incheon International Airpot in Incheon, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-south-women-soccer-tensions-d3a3262a056a605b0009dd5b551e8690

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[2026-05-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Press freedom] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Journalism has never been a more dangerous pursuit

Snippet: Facts can be expensive in a dangerous world. I have covered some brutal wars during my three decades at the Guardian, but journalists are now actively targeted in a way I have never seen

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/membership/2026/may/17/journalism-has-never-been-a-more-dangerous-pursuit

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[2026-05-17 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli shelling strikes Khan Younis and Bureij refugee camp, Wafa reports

Snippet: Israeli forces launched attacks across the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-shelling-strikes-khan-younis-and-bureij-refugee-camp-wafa

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[2026-05-17 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down

Snippet: After being hit by three fuel thefts in six weeks, local people helped a garage owner track down thieves after she put an appeal on Facebook.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j258l3z6ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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[2026-05-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency

Snippet: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern” after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths were reported.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-uganda-a-global-health-emergency

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[2026-05-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sara Duterte trial, Takaichi-Lee summit, Samsung unionists go on strike

Snippet: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces her second impeachment trial in a year on Monday. Its outcome could reshape presidential politics in the 2028 race. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/sara-duterte-trial-takaichi-lee-summit-samsung-unionists-go-on-strike

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[2026-05-17 16:53 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Fiercely loyal, endlessly generous’ young father named as victim of Rottnest Island shark attack

Snippet: Steven Mattaboni, 38, was a ‘one-of-a-kind gentleman’ and devoted father of two young daughters, his wife Shirene said

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/17/steven-mattaboni-named-as-victim-of-rottnest-island-shark-attack

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[2026-05-17 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Missing American’s husband sat on boat for 24 hours after she vanished in Bahamas, friend says

Snippet: Brian Hooker sat on his sailboat for 24 hours after she vanished while the couple was in the Bahamas, according to one of his friends.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/world-news/american-husband-brian-hooker-stayed-on-boat-for-24-hours-after-wife-lynette-vanished-in-the-bahamas/

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[2026-05-17 16:50 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Kash Patel’s ‘horrifying’ VIP snorkel next to sacred US military site

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/kash-patel-s-horrifying-vip-snorkel-next-to-sacred-us-military-site-20260517-p5zxvp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-17 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Florida house sitter arrested weeks after allegedly stealing Colorado airman’s dog who was later found dead inside abandoned car

Snippet: A house sitter accused of stealing a US airman’s beloved dog and car while he was deployed overseas was captured weeks after the beloved husky was found dead inside the abandoned vehicle at a luxury apartment complex.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/us-airman-andrew-beckham-dog-maverick-found-dead-inside-car-at-denver-apartment-dogsitter-andrew-jansen-arrested-in-florida/

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[2026-05-17 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Protesters march at Nakba Day rallies around Australia

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 4:45pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/nakba-day-rallies-held-around-australia/106689562

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[2026-05-17 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cayetano bares real reason behind Senate coup

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The ouster of former Senate president Vicente Sotto III and the changes in the chamber had everything to do with the direction the chamber took in addressing the country’s urgent problems, Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/cayetano-bares-real-reason-behind-senate-coup/2345609

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[2026-05-17 16:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung workers' online clash exposes internal rift

Snippet: Posts by Samsung union members criticizing colleagues who said they would not join an upcoming strike have surfaced on an anonymous workplace forum, underscoring deepening divisions in the Samsung Electronics labor movement.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739495

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[2026-05-17 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong draws over 310 firms and HK$26 billion in capital, InvestHK head says

Snippet: Alpha Lau says city must seize opportunities amid renewed signs of stability in China-US relations following Xi-Trump summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353861/hong-kong-draws-over-310-firms-and-hk26-billion-capital-investhk-head-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-17 16:38 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong draws over 310 firms and HK$26 billion in capital, InvestHK head says

Snippet: Alpha Lau says city must seize opportunities amid renewed signs of stability in China-US relations following Xi-Trump summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353861/hong-kong-draws-over-310-firms-and-hk26-billion-capital-investhk-head-says

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[2026-05-17 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Next stop, Sri Lanka: how scammers fleeing Cambodia, Myanmar found a new hub

Snippet: Criminal gangs are setting up in rented spaces ranging from luxury villas to office complexes, thanks to cheap visas and fast internet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3353862/next-stop-sri-lanka-how-scammers-fleeing-cambodia-myanmar-found-new-hub?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-05-17 16:37 UTC+10:00] [Cambodia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Next stop, Sri Lanka: how scammers fleeing Cambodia, Myanmar found a new hub

Snippet: Criminal gangs are setting up in rented spaces ranging from luxury villas to office complexes, thanks to cheap visas and fast internet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3353862/next-stop-sri-lanka-how-scammers-fleeing-cambodia-myanmar-found-new-hub

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[2026-05-17 16:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Opposition blasts Lee's office for pressuring Bloomberg

Snippet: A People Power Party lawmaker accused President Lee Jae Myung's office on Sunday of unfairly pressuring US news outlet Bloomberg over its recent reports about Seoul's controversial "citizen dividend" proposal.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739494

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