[2026-05-12 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel entered Hamas war with weakened domestic weapons-production capacity, probe finds

Snippet: Israel entered the multi-front war it finds itself in now nearly three years ago with weakened domestic weapons-production capabilities, gaps in certain weapons stockpiles, and no full, budgeted policy for preserving domestic arms production lines, State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman found in a report published Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-895923

[2026-05-12 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Haredi spiritual leader gives green light for Degel Hatorah to dissolve Knesset over draft law

Snippet: Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) Degel HaTorah faction, gave the green light to work toward dissolving the Knesset over the haredi conscription bill, Lando’s office confirmed on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-895922

[2026-05-12 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Biggest sari-sari store convention to be held in Pasay

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Puregold Price Club, Inc. is mounting its biggest Tindahan Ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Sari-Sari Store Convention this week, bringing together more than 150 brand partners as it ramps up support for small neighborhood retailers facing rising prices and supply concerns.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/biggest-sari-sari-store-convention-to-be-held-in-pasay/2341797

[2026-05-12 22:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US consumer prices rise 3.8% as Iran war sends energy prices higher

Snippet: US consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736522

[2026-05-12 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Trump administration reportedly decides no ICE at FIFA World Cup

Snippet: The presence of US Immigration and Customs enforcement agents at widely-attended football matches had sparked controversy earlier this year, with some concerned they may be at the FIFA World Cup.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/12/trump-administration-reportedly-decides-no-ice-at-fifa-world-cup/

[2026-05-12 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Group of workers back DOH reforms

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Employees of the Department of Health (DOH) backed the agency’s reform programs and expressed support for Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, emphasizing the importance of sustained cooperation in delivering healthcare services to Filipinos.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/group-of-workers-back-doh-reforms/2341790

[2026-05-12 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review

Snippet: Israel’s Mossad chief David Barnea has warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nominee to replace him is unfit for the role, i24 News reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mossad-chief-opposes-netanyahus-successor-pick-israeli-press-review

[2026-05-12 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Digital Warrior': How a lone soldier shaped Israel's global narrative after October 7

Snippet: Rachel Lester didn’t begin with the book.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-895859

[2026-05-12 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continues

Snippet: Government borrowing costs jumped on Tuesday amid uncertainty over the future of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjpqy19npxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa

Snippet: The United States-Israel war on Iran has disrupted global supplies of energy, fertilisers, medicines and even helium, devastating economies around the world.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/12/why-the-iran-war-is-threatening-whales-near-south-africa

[2026-05-12 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Hezbollah] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Hezbollah’s $300 drones are challenging Israeli military

Snippet: Non-state group learns from Ukrainian warfare to develop cabled drones that evade hi-tech defences of state army

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/12/how-hezbollah-3d-printed-drones-challenging-israeli-military

[2026-05-12 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel steps up ‘brutal bombardment’ in southern Lebanon — RT correspondent (VIDEO)

Snippet: Israel has intensified its “brutal bombardment” of southern Lebanon, expanding evacuation orders to more villages, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney has reported from Beirut. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 87 people in the neighboring country since Friday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639882-israel-lebanon-bombardment-rt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-12 22:39 UTC+10:00] [US-Mexico border] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Deaths of at least six people believed to be due to heat inside shipping container in Texas

Snippet: Seventh body found near railroad tracks thought to be connected to what authorities call ‘potential human smuggling event’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/12/deaths-six-people-shipping-container-texas-mexico

[2026-05-12 22:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump to depart for China for high-stakes summit with Xi

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is set to depart for Beijing on Tuesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amid hopes that the long-awaited meeting will help ease tensions in their deepening strategic rivalry and foster cooperation on complex issues, such as Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736519

[2026-05-12 22:32 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A Frida Kahlo opera and a robot croupier: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenKyiv, Ukraine Emergency services inspect debris from an intercepted Russian dronePhotograph: Maxym Marusenko/EPAShareView image in fullscreenWashington DCDonald Trump speaks at a dinner in the White House rose gardenPhotograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APShareView image in fullscreenGaza City, Gaza Strip Ala Jouda and others stand outside the makeshift home he has built on the site of his former house, which was destroyed in an Israeli attackPhotograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBrussels, Belgium A demonstrator takes part in a nationwide strike

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/may/12/a-frida-kahlo-opera-and-a-robot-croupier-photos-of-the-day-tuesday

[2026-05-12 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The biggest shake up to the tax system in years

Snippet: VIDEO: The biggest shake up to the tax system in years6h ago6 hours agoTue 12 May 2026 at 12:31pmHas Video Duration: 4 minutes 6 seconds.Watch 4m 6s

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/the-biggest-shake-up-to-the-tax-system-in-years/106672638

[2026-05-12 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Peter Haynes tapped as Duterte’s lead ICC lawyer

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—British barrister Peter Haynes KC (King's Counsel) has been named as the new lead counsel for former president Rodrigo Duterte in proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC) according to information circulating within ICC legal circles and records from his chambers in the United Kingdom.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/peter-haynes-tapped-as-dutertes-lead-icc-lawyer/2341746

[2026-05-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In a bind over rare earths, Europe watches US-China tussle from the sidelines

Snippet: As Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet in Beijing, one European diplomat says the bloc is aware ‘we have little leverage here’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353228/bind-over-rare-earths-europe-watches-us-china-tussle-sidelines?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In a bind over rare earths, Europe watches US-China tussle from the sidelines

Snippet: As Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet in Beijing, one European diplomat says the bloc is aware ‘we have little leverage here’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353228/bind-over-rare-earths-europe-watches-us-china-tussle-sidelines

[2026-05-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: PK Kemsley’s staggering five-figure monthly income revealed in Dorit divorce war

Snippet: PK Kemsley’s staggering five-figure monthly salary has been revealed to be $91,999 amid his contentious divorce with Dorit Kemsley.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/12/celebrity-news/pk-kemsleys-five-figure-monthly-income-revealed-in-dorit-divorce-war/

[2026-05-12 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'It started on October 7': How war reshaped Israel's defense-tech boom

Snippet: Around the world, defense tech has moved from the sidelines to center stage. Geopolitical shocks, cyber warfare, and the demand for rapid innovation have turned dual‑use technology into one of the most aggressively expanding sectors in modern industry.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-895892

[2026-05-12 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Bahrain sentences three to life in prison over links to Iran’s IRGC | The National

Snippet: Bahrain has sentenced three people to life in prison for conspiring with and spying for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as the state continues a sweeping crackdown following Iranian attacks.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/05/12/bahrain-sentences-three-to-life-in-prison-over-links-to-irans-irgc/

[2026-05-12 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Eid Al Adha holiday dates announced for public sector | The National

Snippet: The public sector will have a week-long break for Eid Al Adha, it was announced on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/12/eid-al-adha-holiday-dates-announced-for-public-sector/

[2026-05-12 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Labour’s deep losses in local elections reflect a shift in the public mood.

Snippet: London1:34 p.m. May 12

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/12/world/uk-starmer/labours-deep-losses-in-local-elections-reflect-a-shift-in-the-public-mood

[2026-05-12 22:26 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ties that bind: A closer look at the 13 senators who voted for Alan Peter Cayetano

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/alan-peter-cayetano-senate-president-supporters-ties/

[2026-05-12 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons-grade if attacked by US amid collapsing ceasefire | The National

Snippet: Iran could enrich its uranium to weapons-grade level if the war resumes, a senior Iranian MP has warned.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/12/iran-could-enrich-uranium-to-weapons-grade-if-attacked-by-us-amid-collapsing-ceasefire/

[2026-05-12 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital following emergency surgery

Snippet: Welsh singing star Bonnie Tyler is in a stable condition in a Portuguese hospital following emergency intestinal surgery last week.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyp8xjwgd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pakistan scrambles to salvage US-Iran diplomacy as ceasefire faces collapse

Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has rejected allegations that it had sheltered Iranian military aircraft from potential United States strikes as the fragile ceasefire it helped broker between Washington and Tehran appears increasingly at risk.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/12/pakistan-scrambles-to-salvage-us-iran-diplomacy-as-ceasefire-faces-collapse

[2026-05-12 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Nancy Guthrie case may hang on DNA sample being probed by FBI as search reaches 100 days

Snippet: A strand of DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home is undergoing extensive testing at the FBI’s crime lab as the investigation hit the 100-day mark — and authorities continue to hold out hope for a break in the case.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/nancy-guthrie-case-may-hang-on-dna-sample-being-probed-by-fbi-as-search-reaches-100-days/

[2026-05-12 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor’s ‘ambitious’ budget: will it be enough to fix the housing crisis? – podcast

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down what he calls the most important budget in decades. As Donald Trump’s war on Iran continues to cause chaos around the world, and support for One Nation surges in Australia, the treasurer insists this is a budget that will ease economic pressures.But does the bold rhetoric stack up?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/12/labors-ambitious-budget-will-it-be-enough-to-fix-the-housing-crisis-full-story-podcast

[2026-05-12 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘We must keep her name alive’: Cesária Évora, the captivating Cape Verdean who went from restaurant singer to global star

Snippet: After a lifetime of poverty, Évora found huge success aged 51 with 1992 album Miss Perfumado. As Cape Verdean singers celebrate her morna ballads on stage, those who knew her recall her power, pride and constant smoking

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/12/cesaria-evora-cape-verdean-singer-miss-perfumado

[2026-05-12 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump to depart for China for high-stakes summit with Xi

Snippet: BEIJING, May 12 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is set to depart for Beijing on Tuesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amid hopes that the long-awaited meeting will help ease tensions in their deepening strategic rivalry and foster cooperation on complex issues, such as Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512011300315

[2026-05-12 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Surrender, senators urge Bato

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Five members of the new Senate minority bloc filed a resolution urging fellow Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa to surrender to the proper authorities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/surrender-senators-urge-bato/2341726

[2026-05-12 22:09 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump Justice Department subpoenas news outlets over war coverage

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/trump-justice-department-subpoenas-news-outlets-over-war-coverage/

[2026-05-12 22:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korean women’s football club arrives in Beijing ahead of rare S. Korea visit

Snippet: North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC arrived in Beijing, China, on Tuesday ahead of its scheduled trip to South Korea for the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal against Suwon FC Women, the Inter-Korean Sports Exchange Association said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736514

[2026-05-12 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World Cup-bound Iraq gets FIFA approval for 2 new players

Snippet: Israel Reyes of Mexico’s America, top, jumps over Ahmed Qasem of the United States’ Nashville SC during a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal second leg soccer match in Mexico City, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-iraq-new-players-dd35338734542e0b45443b8a862b917a

[2026-05-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong gold push delivers record US$732 million ETF inflows in April

Snippet: As investors hedge against global risks, Hong Kong’s gold ETF inflows reinforce its emergence as a key trading centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3353301/hong-kong-gold-push-delivers-record-us732-million-etf-inflows-april?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Dubai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong gold push delivers record US$732 million ETF inflows in April

Snippet: As investors hedge against global risks, Hong Kong’s gold ETF inflows reinforce its emergence as a key trading centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3353301/hong-kong-gold-push-delivers-record-us732-million-etf-inflows-april

[2026-05-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Young Hong Kong fencers in Shanghai battle to make teams for Asian, World championships

Snippet: Coach Greg Koenig admits having to select from a squad including Leung Chin-yu, Cheng Tit-nam and Lam Ho-long is ‘a happy problem’ to have

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3353290/young-hong-kong-fencers-shanghai-battle-make-teams-asian-world-championships?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [fencing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Young Hong Kong fencers in Shanghai battle to make teams for Asian, World championships

Snippet: Coach Greg Koenig admits having to select from a squad including Leung Chin-yu, Cheng Tit-nam and Lam Ho-long is ‘a happy problem’ to have

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3353290/young-hong-kong-fencers-shanghai-battle-make-teams-asian-world-championships

[2026-05-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Things to know about Los Angeles ahead of 2026 World Cup

Snippet: Children swing in silhouette near the Santa Monica Pier, which displays the “End of the Trail” Route 66 sign in Santa Monica, Calif., Nov. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-los-angeles-fan-zones-transportation-edab9f7a32ff9dc36c5ed597a1aa1203

[2026-05-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Treasurer on broken election promises in the budget

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he won't be surprised if there's backlash over broken election promises in the federal budget.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/treasurer-on-broken-election-promises-in-the-budget/106672584

[2026-05-12 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine

Snippet: A Scottish man who worked as a military instructor in Ukraine but was recruited to work as a Russian spy has been jailed in the country for eight-and-a-half years.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c775vze3r4do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Michael Jackson accuser claims pop star drank his urine in vile grooming ritual

Snippet: One of the four siblings from Michael Jackson’s alleged “secret family” who have accused the pop star of sexually assaulting them as kids claimed Jackson would drink his urine to prove how much he loved him.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/michael-jackson-accuser-claims-pop-star-drank-his-urine-in-vile-grooming-ritual/

[2026-05-12 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee to meet Bessent to discuss tariffs, U.S.-China summit

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512010951320

[2026-05-12 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Knesset passes law for tribunal to try alleged perpetrators of October 7 | The National

Snippet: Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday establishing a military tribunal to prosecute alleged perpetrators of the October 7 attack, who are currently held in Israeli prisons.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/12/knesset-passes-law-for-tribunal-to-try-alleged-perpetrators-of-october-7/

[2026-05-12 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Kuwait says security forces clash with boat-borne assailants linked to Iran | The National

Snippet: Kuwaiti forces arrested four attackers linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as they attempted to enter the Gulf state by sea, state media has reported.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/12/kuwait-says-security-forces-clash-with-boat-borne-assailants-linked-to-iran/

[2026-05-12 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Kuwaiti forces foil Iran-linked infiltration attempt on Bubiyan Island | The National

Snippet: Kuwaiti forces arrested four attackers linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as they attempted to infiltrate the country's largest island, state media has reported.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/05/12/kuwaiti-says-its-security-forces-clashed-assailants-from-iran/

[2026-05-12 21:46 UTC+10:00] [Global health] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: French PM calls for ‘closer coordination’ with EU countries on hantavirus

Snippet: PARIS — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked his government to boost cooperation and coordination with other EU countries “immediately” to prevent further spread of hantavirus.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/france-pm-sebastien-lecornu-eu-hantavirus-cruise-outbreak-response/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 21:45 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Frank and Postecoglou going head to head as BBC and ITV pundits for World Cup

Snippet: BBC to add Giroud to regular panel, including Frank

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/12/world-cup-2026-pundits-bbc-itv-thomas-frank-ange-postecoglou