Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-02-14 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Title: New-generation Ukraine woman warriors avenge losses of loved ones  - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/new-generation-ukraine-woman-warriors-avenge-losses-of-loved-ones/
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[2026-02-14 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Farewell to the ‘unipolar moment’: Europe scrambles for footing between US and China
Snippet: French and German foreign ministers revive talks with Beijing counterpart to respond to US-China divide-and-rule tactics and bolster European unity
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343547/farewell-unipolar-moment-europe-scrambles-footing-between-us-and-china
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[2026-02-14 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Merz cita ordem mundial "sob destruição" e acena ao Brasil
Snippet: O chanceler federal da Alemanha, Friedrich Merz (CDU), afirmou, nesta sexta-feira (13/02), que a ordem mundial baseada em direitos e regras está em processo de "destruição" em um contexto em que Estados Unidos, Rússia e China disputam a hegemonia.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/premi%C3%AA-alem%C3%A3o-cita-ordem-mundial-sob-destrui%C3%A7%C3%A3o-e-faz-aceno-ao-brasil/a-75964616
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[2026-02-14 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Title: EU calls for offensive cyber capabilities
Snippet: The EU should develop offensive cyber capabilities to enhance its defenses against perceived threats, the bloc’s tech chief, Henna Virkkunen, has told Politico.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632432-eu-cyber-capabilities-russia-china/
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[2026-02-14 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang
Snippet: Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343545/brazil-breaks-china-linked-us190m-money-laundering-ring-tied-top-crime-syndicate
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[2026-02-14 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US allows oil majors to resume Venezuela operations
Snippet: The authorisation does not allow transactions ‌with companies in Russia, Iran or China
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3343543/us-allows-oil-majors-resume-venezuela-operations
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[2026-02-14 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Toward a United States of Europe? - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/japans-election-tests-its-ability-to-navigate-the-trump-era-2/
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[2026-02-14 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing
Snippet: Move weeks before Trump-Xi summit highlights mixed signals from Washington and injects fresh uncertainty into fragile US-China truce
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3343540/pentagon-adds-chinese-firms-military-list-then-withdraws-filing
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[2026-02-14 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: A decisive mandate and defining moment for Bangladesh - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/a-decisive-mandate-and-defining-moment-for-bangladesh/
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[2026-02-14 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: भारत ने रूस से तेल खरीदना बंद किया तो क्या नुकसान होगा?
Snippet: बीते 2 फरवरी को अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने घोषणा की थी कि भारत और अमेरिका एक ऐसे व्यापार समझौते पर सहमत हुए हैं, जिसके तहत भारतीय वस्तुओं पर लगे प्रभावी टैरिफ को 50 फीसदी से घटाकर (दंडात्मक टैरिफ मिलाकर) 18 फीसदी कर दिया गया है.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/what-will-be-the-loss-if-india-stops-buying-russian-oil/a-75955525
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[2026-02-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control
Snippet: Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343499/chinese-provinces-slash-revenue-outlook-analysts-warn-debt-control
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[2026-02-14 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Trump Iran policy is shallow, may underrate missiles' importance - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/trump-iran-policy-is-shallow-may-underrate-missiles-importance/
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[2026-02-14 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: 27% of Filipinos experienced cheating | The wRap
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/february-13-2026/
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[2026-02-14 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Asia Tenggara Mulai Jauhi Praktik Hukuman Mati
Snippet: Dari Vietnam hingga Malaysia dan Indonesia, pemerintahan negara-negara di Asia Tenggara kian mempersempit ruang bagi implementasi hukuman mati dan, meski secara perlahan, mulai mengarah pada penghapusan total.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/asia-tenggara-mulai-jauhi-praktik-hukuman-mati/a-75949097
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[2026-02-14 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: पीपल, प्लैनेट एंड प्रोग्रेस: एआई के भविष्य पर भारत में चर्चा
Snippet: 16 से 20 फरवरी के बीच भारत में विश्व का चौथा एआई इम्पैक्ट समिट आयोजित हो रहा है. इससे भारत के लिए वैश्विक निवेश और तकनीकी साझेदारी के नए अवसर खुलने की उम्मीद है.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/india-ai-impact-summit-2026-how-delhi-will-become-global-centre-for-tech-leadership/a-75954998
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[2026-02-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift
Snippet: Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343495/chinese-power-line-projects-seek-private-capital-sign-infrastructure-shift
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[2026-02-13 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beware of ‘political swindlers’, China’s cadres warned ahead of leadership change
Snippet: Communist Party’s anti-corruption agencies say there is still a danger of graft in the promotion process
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343527/beware-political-swindlers-chinas-cadres-warned-ahead-leadership-change
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[2026-02-13 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beijing and Tokyo in maritime stand-off after Japan seizes Chinese boat, captain
Snippet: Beijing urges Tokyo to protect Chinese crew members’ rights after incident off southwestern Nagasaki prefecture
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343525/beijing-and-tokyo-new-maritime-stand-after-japan-seizes-chinese-boat-holds-captain
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[2026-02-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?
Snippet: Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343522/china-charges-former-astrazeneca-executive-what-it-means-global-pharmaceutical-firms
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[2026-02-13 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese fighter jets locked radar on foreign stealth plane: PLA Daily
Snippet: Military commentators say PLA aircraft cited by official military paper was likely to have been a J-16
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343509/chinese-fighter-jets-locked-radar-foreign-stealth-plane-800-metres-pla-daily
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[2026-02-13 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Win-win, not zero-sum, China’s Wang Yi tells US’ Marco Rubio in Munich talks
Snippet: In their second in-person encounter, the two top diplomats hold ‘positive and constructive’ talks
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343523/china-us-top-diplomats-wang-yi-marco-rubio-meet-munich
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[2026-02-13 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review
Snippet: The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343521/catl-cmoc-group-laopu-gold-join-hang-seng-index-latest-quarterly-review
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[2026-02-13 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with powers to avoid crossing ‘red line’
Snippet: The party will focus on economic growth after the election while fostering cordial ties with India, Pakistan, China and the US, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343508/bangladeshs-bnp-set-balance-ties-regional-powers-us-avoid-crossing-red-line
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[2026-02-13 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Japan yaikamata meli ya China na kuongeza uhasama baina yao
Snippet: Taasisi ya Uvuvi ya Japan imethibitisha kuikamata meli hiyo na kusema nahodha aliamriwa kusimama kwa ajili ya kukaguliwa na wakaguzi wa uvuvi, lakini alipuuza amri hiyo.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/japan-yaikamata-meli-ya-china-na-kuongeza-uhasama-baina-yao/a-75948856
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[2026-02-13 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Malaysia to investigate anti-corruption chief as resignation calls mount
Snippet: MACC chief Azam Baki says he welcomes any ‘transparent, independent’ investigation into his shareholdings
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3343510/malaysia-orders-probe-anti-corruption-chief-calls-resignation-mount
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[2026-02-13 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Weaponized faith to burning borders in Afghanistan - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/weaponized-faith-to-burning-borders-in-afghanistan/
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[2026-02-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Fans joke that China’s wait for Winter Olympics gold is ‘like passing the parcel’
Snippet: Sun Long’s speedskating silver was just the fourth medal of the Games for Chinese delegation, with gold still remaining out of reach
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343494/winter-olympics-china-fans-joke-wait-gold-medal-passing-parcel
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[2026-02-13 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China
Snippet: More than a kitchen staple, garlic is revered as a ‘divine herb’; boasts 3,000-year legacy in medicine, rituals, home protection
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3343505/how-garlic-brides-dowries-china-promotes-frugality-and-household-management
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[2026-02-13 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Thai PM agrees to form coalition with Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai
Snippet: The 2 parties were previously coalition partners, until PM Anutin pulled out over a Cambodia border dispute scandal last June
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343502/thai-pms-winning-party-form-coalition-thaksin-backed-pheu-thai
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[2026-02-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Gold rush backlash: why China is clamping down on ‘get rich’ promises
Snippet: Regulators intervene to contain fallout after volatility in global prices sparks market turmoil at home
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3343471/china-tightens-gold-trading-rules-shenzhen-after-platforms-collapse
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[2026-02-13 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Who would win a Ukraine election? - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/who-would-win-a-ukraine-election/
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[2026-02-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China overhauls CPI basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition
Snippet: Beijing’s five-year recalibration aims to better reflect consumption, as policymakers shift weight away from food and housing
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343465/china-overhauls-consumer-price-basket-never-seen-unveiling-its-composition
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[2026-02-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Philippines flood fund theft of ‘people’s money’ forces tax rethink
Snippet: Abolishing the much maligned travel tax is a good start but the whole system needs an overhaul, critics say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343490/anger-over-philippine-flood-fund-theft-fuels-debate-unfair-tax-system
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[2026-02-13 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Disinformation
Snippet: News and updates about disinformation in the Philippines and worldwide
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/disinformation/
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[2026-02-13 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: ऑनलाइन गेमिंग को क्यों नहीं समझना चाहिए 'बच्चों का खेल'?
Snippet: आज के डिजिटल युग में ऑनलाइन गेमिंग बच्चों के लिए केवल मनोरंजन का साधन नहीं रह गया है. इन गेम्स पर लेवल पूरा करने और इनाम जीतने की चाह उन्हें लगातार बांधे रखती है. खेल के प्रति यह जुनून जानलेवा जोखिम उठाने तक ले जाता है. इसका असर बच्चे के सामाजिक, शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर दिखने लगता है.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/india-why-online-games-are-no-childs-play/a-75935192
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[2026-02-13 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors
Snippet: The perceived squeeze on the wallet is a result of exchange rate volatility rather than the kingdom’s inflation, tourism officials say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3343469/thailand-plays-down-too-expensive-concerns-south-korean-visitors
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[2026-02-13 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mercedes to accelerate localisation as China revenue slump hits 2025 profits
Snippet: Despite a weak outlook, the company unveils a strategy to further localise production in China, introduce AI-based upgrades and launch new models
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343463/mercedes-benz-accelerate-localisation-china-revenue-slump-hits-2025-profits
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[2026-02-13 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Almost half of Filipinos willing to trust cheating partners again, survey says
Snippet: The survey covers six types of cheating: physical, emotional, cyber, object and financial infidelity, as well as micro-cheating
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3343464/almost-half-filipinos-willing-trust-cheating-partners-again-survey-says
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[2026-02-13 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Chips the key to reviving stalled India-Malaysia ties - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chips-the-key-to-reviving-stalled-india-malaysia-ties/
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[2026-02-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How did a prized red gemstone reach the ancient, mysterious Shu kingdom?
Snippet: The presence of the warm, reddish-orange mineral in the Bronze Age archaeological site of Sanxingdui has long puzzled archaeologists
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343451/how-did-prized-red-gemstone-reach-ancient-mysterious-shu-kingdom
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[2026-02-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: No floor yet: China home prices keep falling despite policy support
Snippet: Monthly declines narrowed in January, yet worsening year-on-year prices suggest housing pressures persist
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3343442/china-housing-market-shows-no-clear-turning-point-price-declines-continue
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[2026-02-13 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: बीएनपी जीती बांग्लादेश चुनाव; नतीजों से भारत में राहत
Snippet: 12 फरवरी को होने वाले संसदीय चुनाव से पहले देश में बीएनपी और जमात के नेतृत्व वाले दोनों गठबंधनों के बीच बराबर की टक्कर की बात कही जा रही थी. अंतरिम सरकार की ओर से पाबंदी लगने के कारण अवामी लीग इस बार मैदान में नहीं थी. लेकिन लोगों ने जमात जैसी कट्टरपंथी ताकत की बजाय पहले भी स्थिर सरकार दे चुकी बीएनपी को ही चुना.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/how-india-looks-at-bangladesh-election-2026-results/a-75943534
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[2026-02-13 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Moving US Marines out of Okinawa would be a grave mistake - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/moving-us-marines-out-of-okinawa-would-be-a-grave-mistake/
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[2026-02-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese woman, 30, earning US$140,000 a month running marketing firm retires
Snippet: Deng says she has had strong business instinct from young age; opened store selling educational products after university graduation
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343421/china-woman-30-earning-us140000-month-running-marketing-firm-announces-retirement
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[2026-02-13 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: India pushes for domestic weapons manufacture with French jet purchase
Snippet: Around 80 per cent of the fleet will be assembled in India, with parts being progressively made in the country
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343434/how-indias-us40-billion-order-french-rafales-will-help-local-fighter-jet-makers
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[2026-02-13 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese cars now can’t be sold for less than it costs to make them
Snippet: Regulator bans tactics that result in a net loss per vehicle after a 7 per cent drop in the average car price
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3343429/beijing-warns-carmakers-stop-killing-your-profitability-hopes-selling-below-cost
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[2026-02-13 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Respons Remaja India Soal Wacana Pelarangan Medsos
Snippet: Aarav Gupta, 15 tahun, pelajar di Delhi, sedang bermain Instagram ketika notifikasi berita muncul di layar ponselnya. Isinya tentang rencana pemerintah India yang tengah mempertimbangkan pembatasan akses media sosial berdasarkan usia.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/respons-remaja-india-soal-wacana-pelarangan-medsos/a-75942951
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[2026-02-13 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chau pumped to represent Hong Kong on Self Improvement in Riyadh Dirt Sprint
Snippet: Young jockey heads to Saudi Arabia in elite form as he bids to repeat Group Three Korea Sprint heroics
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343422/form-jerry-chau-pumped-represent-hong-kong-self-improvement-riyadh-dirt-sprint
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[2026-02-13 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Free Disneyland tickets for helpers; Chen Zhi’s extradition: 7 highlights
Snippet: From free Disneyland tickets for Hong Kong’s helpers to China’s link to Southeast Asia, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3343399/chinas-canal-link-southeast-asia-malaysias-illegal-temple-row-scmps-7-highlights
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[2026-02-13 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Reality behind Trump's tariffs, AI job losses and Japan's debt - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/reality-behind-trumps-tariffs-ai-job-losses-and-japans-debt/
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