[2026-05-06 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US firms add 109,000 jobs, the most since early 2025

Snippet: The figures show a labour market that is finding its footing after an especially harsh year for hiring

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3352652/us-firms-add-109000-jobs-most-early-2025?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US firms add 109,000 jobs, the most since early 2025

Snippet: The figures show a labour market that is finding its footing after an especially harsh year for hiring

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3352652/us-firms-add-109000-jobs-most-early-2025

[2026-05-06 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE leaders meet at Make it in the Emirates summit in Abu Dhabi | The National

Snippet: President Sheikh Mohamed met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, during the Make it in the Emirates summit in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/06/uae-leaders-meet-at-make-it-in-the-emirates-summit-in-abu-dhabi/

[2026-05-06 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Tunisia temporarily bans prominent rights group

Snippet: Tunisian authorities have temporarily banned the local branch of prominent international NGO Avocats Sans Frontieres, the branch said on Tuesday, days after another leading group was targeted by a similar measure.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/tunisia-temporarily-bans-prominent-rights-group/

[2026-05-06 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Unnerving gurney photo shows suspected hantavirus patient evacuated from doomed cruise ship in Netherlands

Snippet: A suspected hantavirus patient was hauled off the plagued MV Hondius cruise ship in a hazmat suit on a gurney Wednesday — as nearly 150 people remained trapped aboard the luxury vessel currently marooned off West Africa.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/world-news/unnerving-gurney-photo-shows-suspected-hantavirus-patient-evacuated-from-doomed-cruise-ship-in-netherlands/

[2026-05-06 23:15 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: US and Iran closing in on ‘one-page memo’ to end war, sources say

Snippet: Islamabad/Washington/Tel Aviv: The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan and another source briefed on the mediation said.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/us-and-iran-closing-in-on-one-page-memo-to-end-war-sources-say-20260506-p5zuhf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 23:15 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two hikers injured in US bear attack on Yellowstone trail

Snippet: National park closes areas near Old Faithful after attack by one or more bears, with incident under investigation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/06/bear-attack-yellowstone-trail

[2026-05-06 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel uproots thousands of grapevines in Hebron to expand settler road

Snippet: Zuhur Tarwa stood in shock as Israeli army markers appeared across her vineyard, declaring it confiscated.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-uproots-thousands-grapevines-hebron-expand-settler-road

[2026-05-06 23:11 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gianni Infantino says high World Cup ticket prices are justified in US market

Snippet: Fan groups have called prices a ‘monumental betrayal’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/06/gianni-infantino-says-fifas-high-world-cup-ticket-prices-are-justified-in-us-market

[2026-05-06 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Powerful militia leader in Iraq rejects US call to disband after $10m bounty | The National

Snippet: The leader of a pro-Iran militia in Iraq has rejected American demands to disband, a day after the US placed a $10 million bounty on his head.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/06/powerful-militia-leader-in-iraq-rejects-us-call-to-disband-after-10m-bounty/

[2026-05-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From frenzy to fallout: why the chips are down for Shenzhen’s tech traders

Snippet: As global memory giants cash in on AI demand, Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei traders are grappling with plunging chip prices and losses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352642/after-frenzy-fallout-why-chips-are-down-shenzhens-tech-traders

[2026-05-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After the frenzy, the fallout: why the chips are down for Shenzhen’s tech traders

Snippet: As global memory giants cash in on AI demand, Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei traders are grappling with plunging chip prices and losses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352642/after-frenzy-fallout-why-chips-are-down-shenzhens-tech-traders?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Culver City may let people walk around the streets with booze in hand

Snippet: Just a month after Santa Monica revealed plans to revitalize the 3rd Street Promenade with the help of outdoor alcohol consumption, another city is following in its footsteps.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/us-news/culver-city-considers-designated-zones-for-public-drinking/

[2026-05-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: NANO Nuclear Soars On Strategic MOU With Supermicro For Powering AI Data Centers

Snippet: NANO Nuclear and Supermicro have agreed to explore the integration of NANO’s KRONOS microreactor system with Supermicro’s AI server and data center platforms for scalable nuclear-powered solutions. The news of the strategic collaboration - a critical moment in the integration of alternative energy source within the AI rollout - sent the stock soaring in pre-market

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/nano-nuclear-signs-strategic-mou-supermicro-powering-ai-data-centers

[2026-05-06 22:58 UTC+10:00] [Pope Leo XIV] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade

Snippet: Pontiff responds after US president accuses him of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with stance on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/06/pope-leo-rejects-claim-he-supports-nuclear-weapons-trump-tirade-iran-war

[2026-05-06 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As power flows through submarine cables, law of the sea must evolve

Snippet: The global commons of the seabed is in effect being governed by private actors with the capital and tech to build and maintain cable systems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3352215/power-flows-through-submarine-cables-law-sea-must-evolve?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 22:52 UTC+10:00] [seabed] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As power flows through submarine cables, law of the sea must evolve

Snippet: The global commons of the seabed is in effect being governed by private actors with the capital and tech to build and maintain cable systems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3352215/power-flows-through-submarine-cables-law-sea-must-evolve

[2026-05-06 22:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: OECD transport ministers gather in Germany to address resilience amid trade disruptions

Snippet: LEIPZIG, Germany -- Transport ministers and senior officials from member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) gathered in Germany on Wednesday to discuss how to strengthen the resilience of transport systems as global trade and travel face growing disruptions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732401

[2026-05-06 22:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Twins defeat Bears in Seoul rivalry showdown in KBO

Snippet: The LG Twins got the better of their Seoul rivals Doosan Bears 6-1 on Wednesday for their second straight victory in South Korean baseball, riding a pair of home runs and a strong outing by a veteran pitcher.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732399

[2026-05-06 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Media law] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: World’s most powerful are suing media outlets before stories are even published, says editor

Snippet: Editor-in-chief of Wall Street Journal says those with deep pockets are launching legal challenges as a PR strategy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/06/worlds-most-powerful-are-suing-media-outlets-before-stories-are-even-published-says-editor

[2026-05-06 22:47 UTC+10:00] [Travel and Vacations] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: 3 People Are Evacuated From Cruise Ship With Hantavirus Outbreak

Snippet: They had hoped for a dream vacation to some of the world’s most remote and breathtaking places. Instead, dozens of cruise passengers remained stuck on a ship Wednesday following a deadly virus outbreak as officials on land clashed over when and where they could get off.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/world/hantavirus-cruise-ship.html

[2026-05-06 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Double murder brings total of Israeli Arabs killed since beginning of year to over 100

Snippet: Two young men were killed early Wednesday morning in the town of Kalansuwa, raising the total number of murder victims in the Arab sector this year to over 100.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-895286

[2026-05-06 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF to extend time to reach shelter in 49 northern Israel communities

Snippet: Beginning on Thursday, the time required to reach a shelter from the onset of a siren will be extended for several communities in northern Israel, the IDF announced.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-895309

[2026-05-06 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Antisemitic manosphere streamer Sneako kicked out of, banned from Australia

Snippet: Antisemitic American streamer and YouTuber Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, known as Sneako, was kicked out of and banned from visiting Australia by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, Sky News reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895299

[2026-05-06 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale

Snippet: Activists from FEMEN and Pussy Riot staged a protest in Venice ahead of the Venice Biennale, using smoke flares and slogans to denounce Russia’s return. The demonstration took place as journalists gathered before the event, which runs from 9 May to 22 November, and reflects wider tensions between artistic openness and political responsibility.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/06/italy-femen-and-pussy-riot-protest-russias-return-to-venice-biennale/

[2026-05-06 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: From jewelers to health tech, CEOs want tariff refunds as earnings take a hit

Snippet: Companies around the world are lining up for reimbursement, as the impact of U.S. tariffs is laid bare during the first-quarter earnings season.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/06/tariff-refunds-earnings-hit-pandora-philips.html

[2026-05-06 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain crowned country with most Blue Flag beaches in 2026

Snippet: This year, Spain is once again the world leader when it comes to the number of Blue Flag beaches. Find out which new beaches have been given this award in 2026.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260506/spain-crowned-country-with-most-blue-flag-beaches-in-2026

[2026-05-06 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Party boss of China’s emerging tech hub under investigation for corruption

Snippet: Fei Gaoyun was once widely seen as a rising star in the next generation of Chinese leadership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352648/party-boss-chinas-emerging-tech-hub-under-investigation-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 22:44 UTC+10:00] [Hefei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Party boss of China’s emerging tech hub under investigation for corruption

Snippet: Fei Gaoyun was once widely seen as a rising star in the next generation of Chinese leadership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352648/party-boss-chinas-emerging-tech-hub-under-investigation-corruption

[2026-05-06 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Zayed National Museum named among world’s most beautiful by Prix Versailles | The National

Snippet: Zayed National Museum has been named one of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2026 by Prix Versailles, the annual international prize presented at the Unesco headquarters in Paris.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/05/06/zayed-national-museum-named-among-worlds-most-beautiful-by-prix-versailles/

[2026-05-06 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran says Strait of Hormuz passage to be ensured after US pauses operation

Snippet: Safe ⁠transit ⁠through the Strait of Hormuz will be ⁠ensured as the United States threats end and with new procedures in place, the navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said, after the US said it was pausing ⁠operations to help ⁠stranded ships pass through the waterway.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/6/french-container-ship-struck-in-latest-escalation-at-strait-of-hormuz

[2026-05-06 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: OECD transport ministers gather in Germany to address resilience amid trade disruptions

Snippet: LEIPZIG, Germany, May 6 (Yonhap) -- Transport ministers and senior officials from member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) gathered in Germany on Wednesday to discuss how to strengthen the resilience of transport systems as global trade and travel face growing disruptions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260506013900320

[2026-05-06 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What is the FDD, the pro-Israel think tank shaping Trump’s Iran policy?

Snippet: Last week, the White House’s official rapid response account on X posted a graphic from a pro-Israel think tank, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), alongside text falsely claiming that Tehran’s uranium enrichment accelerated due to the loosening of sanctions under former United States President Joe Biden.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/6/what-is-the-fdd-the-pro-israel-think-tank-shaping-trumps-iran-policy

[2026-05-06 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong pledges deeper ties with Uzbekistan as China signs bilateral agreements

Snippet: Hong Kong and Uzbekistan leaders meet to discuss enhanced cooperation with 15 China–Uzbek deals spanning energy, healthcare and infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352647/hong-kong-pledges-deeper-ties-uzbekistan-china-signs-bilateral-agreements?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 22:39 UTC+10:00] [Admiralty] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong pledges deeper ties with Uzbekistan as China signs bilateral agreements

Snippet: Hong Kong and Uzbekistan leaders meet to discuss enhanced cooperation with 15 China–Uzbek deals spanning energy, healthcare and infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352647/hong-kong-pledges-deeper-ties-uzbekistan-china-signs-bilateral-agreements

[2026-05-06 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary

Snippet: A baby hippo found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake in Kenya over the weekend is now being hand-reared at a wildlife sanctuary after being rescued.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e2zev6754o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-06 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bay Area RV homeless whack-a-mole finally sees crackdown as cities reach breaking point

Snippet: A widening crackdown on RV and vehicle homelessness is spreading across the Bay Area as cities tighten rules, increase towing, and push unhoused residents from one jurisdiction to another in a regional enforcement push that feels more like a game of whack-a-mole.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/us-news/bay-area-rv-homeless-whack-a-mole-finally-sees-crackdown-as-cities-reach-breaking-point/

[2026-05-06 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil prices plunge on reports US and Iran nearing peace deal | The National

Snippet: Oil prices slumped more than 10 per cent on Wednesday after reports that the US and Iran are nearing a deal to end the war that has strangled a fifth of global oil and gas supplies.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/05/06/oil-prices-plunge-on-reports-us-and-iran-nearing-peace-deal/

[2026-05-06 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate panel to look into flood control projects in Visayas, Mindanao

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee led by Sen. Panfilo Lacson will verify flood control projects in Visayas and Mindanao and letter requests from some legislators asking "allocables" for infrastructure projects.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/news/senate-panel-to-look-into-flood-control-projects-in-visayas-mindanao/2337154

[2026-05-06 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung withdraws home appliance, TV sales biz in China

Snippet: Samsung Electronics has decided to withdraw its home appliance and TV sales business in China amid its struggle to shore up its presence in one of the world's most important markets, industry sources said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732397

[2026-05-06 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: PH eyes Asean Power Grid initiative to boost regional energy security

Snippet: Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty underscores the importance of the Asean Power Grid initiative as a key priority in strengthening regional energy security and economic resilience during a briefing in Cebu ahead of the 48th Asean Summit. In a press conference on May 5, 2026, Gepty stressed the need for stronger coordination in energy security, food supply, logistics, and supply chain resilience amid global challenges, noting that no country can address these pressures alone.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/videos/watch-ph-eyes-asean-power-grid-initiative-to-boost-regional-energy-security/2337153

[2026-05-06 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump tells Post ‘too soon’ to prep for Iran peace signing after reports deal near

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post Wednesday morning it is “too soon” to start thinking about face-to-face peace talks between the US and Iran, despite optimistic reports the two nations were closing in on a potential framework to end their 67-day war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/us-news/trump-tells-post-too-soon-to-prep-for-iran-peace-signing-after-reports-deal-near/

[2026-05-06 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Cebu protocol one of expected key outcomes at 48th Asean Summit

Snippet: Foreign Affairs (DFA) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asean Affairs and Asean 2026 Spokesman Dominic Xavier Imperial says the proposed Cebu Protocol to amend the Asean Charter stands as one of the key outcome documents expected at the 48th Summit in Cebu. In a press briefing on May 5, 2026, Imperial said the amendment would mark the first change to the Asean Charter since its signing in 2007 in Cebu, with provisions aimed at supporting Timor-Leste’s full integration into the regional

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/videos/watch-cebu-protocol-one-of-expected-key-outcomes-at-48th-asean-summit/2337074

[2026-05-06 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII

Snippet: Beijing says Japan’s ‘neo-militarism’ is a ‘scourge’ that threatens regional peace and stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352646/china-condemns-japans-first-overseas-offensive-missile-test-wwii?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII

Snippet: Beijing says Japan’s ‘neo-militarism’ is a ‘scourge’ that threatens regional peace and stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352646/china-condemns-japans-first-overseas-offensive-missile-test-wwii

[2026-05-06 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cambodian PM's cousin says owned 30% of scam-linked firm

Snippet: PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A cousin of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Wednesday he had owned a 30 percent stake in a digital payments platform linked to cyberscams and money laundering and sanctioned by Washington.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/world/cambodian-pms-cousin-says-owned-30-of-scam-linked-firm/2337076

[2026-05-06 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Canary Islands refuses to allow cruise ship with hantavirus to dock

Snippet: The Canary Islands have refused to allow a luxury cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, a rare disease transmitted to humans from rodents, to dock at any of its ports, despite the Spanish government saying it would be permitted to do so.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/6/canary-islands-refuses-to-allow-mv-hondius-with-hantavirus-to-dock

[2026-05-06 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: FIFA extends ban for Argentina's Prestianni to the World Cup

Snippet: Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni watches the ball during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Juventus and Benfica in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, January.21, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-fifa-argentina-benfica-prestianni-ban-36ab000d7c4d3f493246a8aa5dd76122

[2026-05-06 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Costa Rica] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US cancels tourist visas for board members of top Costa Rica newspaper

Snippet: La Nación has been critical of Costa Rica president and Donald Trump ally Rodrigo Chavez

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/06/us-cancels-tourist-visas-board-members-top-costa-rica-newspaper-la-nacion-trump

[2026-05-06 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Woman stabbed in heart before explosion, court told

Snippet: A woman was fatally stabbed by her "angry" partner before he went on to cause a gas explosion at their home in east London, a court has been told.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yxekrjxkyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss