Topic: World News — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-14 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Footage of the US secretary of state giving a thumbs-up to a ceiling in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People has gone viral
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[2026-05-14 21:43 UTC+10:00] [Great Hall of the People] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Footage of the US secretary of state giving a thumbs-up to a ceiling in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People has gone viral
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[2026-05-14 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
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[2026-05-14 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: China's President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of stable ties in a “changing and turbulent” world at a state banquet hosted for President Donald Trump on the second day of the US leader's official visit to Beijing.
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[2026-05-14 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: More than 850,000 pilgrims have already arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, as the kingdom makes its final preparations to host the annual pilgrimage, ministers said.
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[2026-05-14 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s batchmates at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Thursday pledged support for their “mistah” amid controversies surrounding attempts to capture the lawmaker over an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
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[2026-05-14 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: An Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese town of Kfer Melki has injured at least three people, according to the National News Agency.
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[2026-05-14 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Fujairah authorities said smoke visible over an oil industry zone of the emirate on Thursday was due to an accidental fire.
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[2026-05-14 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The High Court of Justice on Thursday permitted the Attorney-General’s Office to submit additional classified material regarding IDF Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s candidate for Mossad chief, after the state said the information had not been placed before the court during this week’s hearing.
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[2026-05-14 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, one of the primary information sources relied upon by journalist Nicholas Kristof in his controversial New York Times op-ed, is a research institute headed by a Hamas member against whom Israeli security forces have issued an administrative detention order.
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[2026-05-14 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified Thursday that his medical condition was “proper” and “excellent,” as he took the stand in the defamation suit he filed against attorney Gonen Ben Itzhak and journalists Uri Misgav and Ben Caspit over publications concerning his health and fitness.
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[2026-05-14 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Greece-Israel relations are "flourishing," Israel's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel told The Jerusalem Post following a three-day diplomatic and economic mission to Athens.
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[2026-05-14 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: In the Old City of Jerusalem, a crowd of about 100 French Israelis gathered outside Damascus Gate ahead of the ultranationalist Flag March. With a heavy accent, a woman led chants in Hebrew about the theme of the day: all of Jerusalem, including this majority Palestinian area in the east of the city, belonging to Israel.
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[2026-05-14 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Racist streamer “Chud the Builder” has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting someone who confronted him outside a Tennessee courthouse, officials said.
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[2026-05-14 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: MSPs have been officially sworn into the Scottish Parliament following the Holyrood election.
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[2026-05-14 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Former United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by tax authorities of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s grip on power unravels.
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[2026-05-14 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli forces violently blocked Palestinian Muslims from accessing Al-Aqsa Mosque on Thursday, as they facilitated large-scale raids by ultranationalists ahead of the “Flag March” through Jerusalem’s Old City.
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[2026-05-14 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Word that inflation hit 3.8% last month is bad news, but not grim: The main cause is obvious, and it won’t last.
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[2026-05-14 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists call GLP-1 ‘superstar pathway in biological, medical and pharmaceutical fields’
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[2026-05-14 21:28 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists call GLP-1 ‘superstar pathway in biological, medical and pharmaceutical fields’
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[2026-05-14 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Israel has ramped up its attacks on southern Lebanon, killing two people and issuing several forced displacement orders as the two sides prepare for United States-brokered talks on extending a ceasefire.
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[2026-05-14 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.
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[2026-05-14 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday confirmed that Senator Ronald dela Rosa is no longer in the Senate, stressing that the lawmaker was free to leave because he was not a prisoner.
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[2026-05-14 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Passengers board a plane bound for Eindhoven, after disembarking from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius at the airport in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Arturo Rodriguez,File)
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[2026-05-14 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Puregold opened its 2026 Tindahan Ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Sari-Sari Store Convention on Thursday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, bringing together a record 150 participating brands as small store owners continue to face rising prices of basic goods.
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[2026-05-14 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait conducted covert strikes on targets in Iraq linked to Iranian-backed paramilitary groups during the Middle East war, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-14 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait conducted covert strikes on targets in Iraq linked to Iranian-backed paramilitary groups during the Middle East war, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-14 21:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-14 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: More than a dozen United States business leaders have joined President Donald Trump on his state visit to China, where he is discussing issues including trade, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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[2026-05-14 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: One person was killed and 19 others injured after a lorry collided with a bus carrying workers in Dubai.
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[2026-05-14 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Tune into Eurovision and it's becoming more and more common to spot someone you recognise - even if you aren't the biggest fan of the song contest.
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[2026-05-14 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are currently seated at the main table at a state banquet. President Xi called the visit historic, and said U.S.-China ties are "stable" amid talks with Trump's team.
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[2026-05-14 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: There has been a marked increase in Palestinian prisoners, particularly minors, being held in solitary confinement since Israel's genocide in Gaza began, according to recently published data.
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[2026-05-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: President Sheikh Mohamed and Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara discussed efforts to bolster economic and investment ties in a phone call on Thursday.
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[2026-05-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Ohio] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Community members and rights groups criticize police arriving at Cincinnati schools on behalf of ICE
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[2026-05-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cheng family entities acquire DSC International School site, with the purchase a bet on demand for international schools in city: analysts
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[2026-05-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [CTF Education Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cheng family entities acquire DSC International School site, with the purchase a bet on demand for international schools in city: analysts
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[2026-05-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: International humanitarian solidarity – life-preserving assistance from one country to another following catastrophes – is under great stress. On one hand are the growing needs arising from more and longer wars fought with lessening restraint, and from intensifying climate disasters. On the other hand, the shock-absorption capabilities of communities are squeezed as economic development and poverty reduction stall.
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[2026-05-14 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory.
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[2026-05-14 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Indexation would start in 2028-29 with the two lower tax brackets for workers earning under $135,000
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[2026-05-14 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-14 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A New York accountant was brutally murdered hours into her Jamaican birthday vacation as chilling messages to her family revealed the horrific danger she faced in her final moments and her husband was named a person of interest.
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[2026-05-14 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Chilling new interrogation video shows the moment a trans killer calmly confessed to executing her parents — blaming it on her mom trying to thwart her gender transition surgery.
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[2026-05-14 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a state banquet for Donald Trump as the U.S. president looks on, on May 14. Xi toasts the populations of both China and the U.S. as "great peoples." © Reuters
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[2026-05-14 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Iraq’s parliament is scheduled to convene on Thursday for a confidence vote on the cabinet line-up presented by prime minister-designate Ali Al Zaidi, a session that could end months of political deadlock following national elections in November.
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[2026-05-14 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Foreign ministers of Brics nations gathered in India's capital on Thursday in discussions overshadowed by the Iran war and regional tension.
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[2026-05-14 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The United States has announced it will waive a proposed $15,000 (£11,000) visa deposit for football fans from 50 countries travelling to the 2026 World Cup, provided they hold valid match tickets.
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[2026-05-14 20:43 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: It’s been an award-winning play, a best-selling novel and an AACTA Award-winning film.
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[2026-05-14 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: An elusive senior Iranian commander has surfaced in Iraq twice in less than a month, while Tehran scrambles to prove it still holds the keys to Lebanon’s ceasefire – two fronts that have become deeply intertwined in Iran’s fight to preserve its regional influence.
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[2026-05-14 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
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