[2026-01-22 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World’s oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia

Snippet: A handprint dating back at least 67,800 years is over a thousand years older than hand stencils in Spain that are attributed to Neanderthals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3340753/worlds-oldest-cave-art-discovered-indonesia

[2026-01-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s flying car makers aim for deliveries this year as passenger use nears

Snippet: China’s ‘low-altitude economy’ is shifting from concept demos to commercial planning amid surging orders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340714/chinas-flying-car-makers-target-deliveries-year-passenger-flights-near-reality

[2026-01-22 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill advances

Snippet: A key Republican challenges White House AI czar and Nvidia despite Maga backlash; it must still pass both chambers and get Trump’s signature

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340751/trumps-decision-sell-ai-chips-china-under-pressure-house-bill-against-deal-advances

[2026-01-22 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Chinese EVs, batteries gain world market share as Trump backs oil - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinese-evs-batteries-gain-world-market-share-as-trump-backs-oil/

[2026-01-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greenland meltdown: what does Trump’s quest mean for the global order and China?

Snippet: Dispute over the Danish territory has strained Europe’s relationship with the US and it could force the EU to recalibrate ties with China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340715/greenland-meltdown-what-does-trumps-quest-mean-global-order-and-china

[2026-01-22 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump announces Greenland 'framework,' backs off 8-nation tariffs - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/trump-announces-greenland-framework-backs-off-8-nation-tariffs/

[2026-01-22 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations

Snippet: The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340749/canada-court-overturns-government-order-shut-down-tiktoks-operations

[2026-01-22 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump’s ‘board of peace’: a privatized UN with one shareholder - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/trumps-board-of-peace-a-privatized-un-with-one-shareholder/

[2026-01-22 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say

Snippet: New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340746/beijing-ottawa-deal-reinforces-chinas-dominance-ev-industry-expense-us-analysts

[2026-01-22 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: 19th-century slave empire plan resonates with Trump foreign policy - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/19th-century-slave-empire-plan-resonates-with-trump-foreign-policy/

[2026-01-22 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China se mantém resiliente no primeiro ano de Trump 2.0

Snippet: Dias antes de Donald Trump completar seu primeiro ano na Casa Branca, na terça-feira (20/01), a China divulgou uma série de dados econômicos que mostram sinais de resiliência contra a pressão comercial dos Estados Unidos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-se-mant%C3%A9m-resiliente-no-primeiro-ano-de-trump-20/a-75597845

[2026-01-22 03:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Hong Kong labs linked to suspected cross-border smuggling of blood samples

Snippet: Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3340740/2-hong-kong-labs-linked-suspected-cross-border-smuggling-blood-samples

[2026-01-22 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump apparently confirms secret US sonic weapon use in Venezuela - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/trump-says-us-used-a-secret-sonic-weapon-in-venezuela-attack/

[2026-01-22 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US seizes second Chinese-owned, Venezuela-linked oil tanker - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-seizes-second-chinese-owned-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker/

[2026-01-22 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan restarts first nuclear reactor since Fukushima under close scrutiny

Snippet: The No 6 unit at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reached criticality on Wednesday, a key step in Japan’s push for stable energy despite lingering safety fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340734/japan-restarts-first-nuclear-reactor-fukushima-under-close-scrutiny

[2026-01-22 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At Davos, Singapore’s Tharman calls for US-China rivalry to ‘benefit’ world

Snippet: The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340733/davos-singapores-tharman-calls-us-china-rivalry-benefit-world

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before a Trump visit?

Snippet: Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340710/chips-soybeans-tariffs-whats-tap-us-china-talks-trumps-next-visit

[2026-01-22 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-founded Shanda’s AI lab boosts Singapore operation, pulling China research

Snippet: MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340721/china-founded-shandas-ai-lab-boosts-singapore-operation-pulling-research-china

[2026-01-22 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sidestepping Greenland, Nato chief urges Arctic unity to counter China, Russia

Snippet: At Davos, Mark Rutte calls for Nato to ‘defend the Arctic region’ but says Ukraine should be top priority for security alliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340730/sidestepping-greenland-row-nato-chief-urges-arctic-unity-counter-china-and-russia

[2026-01-22 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Journalists in Indian Kashmir face censorship as police demand ‘peace’ pledges

Snippet: Journalists face summons and pressure to vow not to ‘disturb peace’ following reports on state profiling of religious institutions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3340729/indian-kashmir-police-pressure-journalists-sign-peace-pledges-sparking-censorship-fears

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US losing out to China with ‘onslaught’ on cutting-edge research: Nobel laureate

Snippet: America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340698/us-losing-ground-china-onslaught-cutting-edge-research-nobel-laureate

[2026-01-21 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Inilah Alasan Bergesernya Batas RI-Malaysia di Sebatik

Snippet: Wakil Menteri Agraria dan Tata Ruang (ATR)/BPN RI, Ossy Dermawan, mengatakan Indonesia berhak atas 127 hektare wilayah di Pulau Sebatik. Adapun garis batas negara antara Indonesia dan Malaysia mengalami pergeseran usai kesepakatan dalam forum Joint Indonesia-Malaysia Boundary Committee.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/indonesia-malaysia-sebatik/a-75592587

[2026-01-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why China’s response to Trump’s chaos will be to wait and watch

Snippet: Although the US president’s destabilising actions might seem like an opportunity for Beijing, it is likely to opt for strategic patience

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3340626/trump-rampage-does-china-have-strategic-window

[2026-01-21 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: भारत और यूरोप को "मदर ऑफ ऑल डील्स" की कितनी जरूरत

Snippet: नई दिल्ली में 26 जनवरी को होने वाली गणतंत्र दिवस की परेड, भारत की विदेश नीति और कूटनीति के बारे में भी बहुत कुछ बताती है. इसमें शिरकत करने वाले मुख्य अतिथि आम तौर पर उन्हीं देशों के होते हैं, जिन्हें भारत तवज्जो देना चाहता है. मुख्य अतिथि का निमंत्रण स्वीकार करने वाला पक्ष भी नई दिल्ली के साथ संबंध प्रगाढ़ करने की इच्छा जाहिर करता है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/what-is-mother-of-all-deals-eu-india-eye-on-trade-deal/a-75592247

[2026-01-21 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s Cathay go sky high with 27% increase

Snippet: Cathay Pacific Airways and budget arm HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025 on the back of tourist growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3340725/passenger-numbers-hong-kongs-cathay-go-sky-high-27-increase

[2026-01-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China widens trade gap with Africa to record US$102 billion amid US pressure

Snippet: Data points to growing African trade deficit as Trump imposes tariffs, and African demand for manufactured goods and commodity price spikes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340674/chinese-goods-pour-africa-widening-trade-gap-record-us102-billion-amid-us-pressure

[2026-01-21 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong speedskating duo eager to compete against world’s best at Olympics

Snippet: Darren Kwok, who was a reserve four years in Beijing, and Joey Lam are in South Korea for their final preparations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3340719/hong-kong-short-track-speedskating-duo-secure-spots-milano-cortina-winter-olympics

[2026-01-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Asia’s historic Silk Road should have been called the ‘Horse Road’

Snippet: It was China’s desperate need for good warhorses that spawned history’s most famous trade network, animals it paid for in silk and then tea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340530/why-asias-historic-silk-road-should-have-been-called-horse-road

[2026-01-21 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia police arrest 9 in Medan baby trafficking case linked to social media

Snippet: The arrests come as Singapore scrutinises adoption cases linked to separate baby trafficking allegations involving Indonesia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340713/indonesia-police-arrest-9-medan-baby-trafficking-case-linked-social-media

[2026-01-21 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Asia’s economies could benefit from Trump’s global power plays

Snippet: Countries such as Canada are looking to diversify their customers, particularly for oil and gas, with ‘a strong focus on Asia’, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340712/how-asias-economies-could-benefit-trumps-global-power-plays

[2026-01-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cina Tetap Tangguh di Tahun Pertama Era Trump 2.0

Snippet: Beberapa hari sebelum genap setahun masa jabatan kedua Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump , Cina lebih dulu memamerkan ketahanan ekonominya. Pada Selasa (20/01), Beijing merilis serangkaian data yang menunjukkan betapa tekanan dagang Washington belum cukup untuk menggoyahkan mesin ekonomi Negeri Tirai Bambu.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/cina-era-trump/a-75588827

[2026-01-21 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ar trebui să răspundă Nicușor Dan invitației lui Trump?

Snippet: Președintele Nicușor Dan nu știe încă dacă va merge la Davos pentru Consiliul pentru Pace unde a fost invitat de președintele american alături de alți 60 de șefi de stat și de guvern. Nu toate statele din Uniunea Europeană au fost invitate. De pildă, potrivit listei pe care a publicat-o Bloomberg, din regiunea est-europeană au fost incluse doar Albania și Ungaria, care au acceptat imediat, plus România, Polonia și Slovenia, care nu au dat, deocamdată, niciun răspuns.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/ar-trebui-s%C4%83-r%C4%83spund%C4%83-nicu%C8%99or-dan-invita%C8%9Biei-lui-trump/a-75589777

[2026-01-21 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?

Snippet: Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340685/could-china-draw-battlefield-inspiration-ukraines-drone-borne-micro-bombs

[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 22-24

Snippet: It’s guest shifts galore as The Aubrey and Lobster Bar – and Macau’s Wing Lei Bar – host top mixologists from across Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340673/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-22-24

[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mum makes daughter walk on knees during cold night, berates worried passers-by

Snippet: Mother blames stress of debt incurred to give girl a ‘better’ education for punishment; netizens say she should ‘see a psychiatrist’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339995/china-mum-makes-daughter-crawl-knees-during-cold-night-berates-passers-when-intervened

[2026-01-21 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Johor books 5 Singaporeans for littering under new enforcement regime

Snippet: The cases come as the country enforces new rules sending littering offences to court as the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign rolls out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3340701/5-singaporeans-among-55-booked-littering-johor-malaysia-tightens-enforcement

[2026-01-21 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China defy expectations to reach final of AFC U-23 Asian Cup for first time

Snippet: Head coach Antonio Puche Vicente is full of praise for his team: ‘I think we played an excellent game today, both with and without the ball’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3340695/china-defy-expectations-reach-first-ever-final-afc-u-23-asian-cup-against-japan

[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China is rethinking export-led growth as global trade walls rise

Snippet: Protectionism is forcing a shift towards balancing exports with outbound investment, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340693/how-china-rethinking-export-led-growth-global-trade-walls-rise

[2026-01-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing outlines tech push with focus on AI, 6G, humanoid robots

Snippet: Tech ministry’s plan targets breakthroughs in AI models, agents and chips, as well as AI’s spread into diverse sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3340692/beijing-outlines-tech-push-focus-ai-6g-humanoid-robots

[2026-01-21 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore PM accepts Workers’ Party’s rejection of Leader of the Opposition role

Snippet: The PMO says the LO office will ‘remain vacant until such time that the WP is ready to nominate someone to take on this responsibility’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340689/singapores-workers-party-rejects-leader-opposition-position

[2026-01-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why so many states reject bloc rivalry to choose partnership with China

Snippet: It’s a calculated choice to keep growth, infrastructure momentum and policy space alive in a world that punishes the economically exposed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3340606/many-states-partnership-china-makes-more-sense-rivalry

[2026-01-21 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Carney’s China trip shows energy is Canada’s gateway to Asia - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/carneys-china-trip-shows-energy-is-canadas-gateway-to-asia/

[2026-01-21 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fines e-commerce firm PDD for tax violations amid probe

Snippet: Operator of leading online retail platform was cited for failure to comply with Shanghai’s tax requirements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340679/china-fines-e-commerce-firm-pdd-tax-violations-amid-probe

[2026-01-21 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Age of barbarism’: how Made in Korea shows country’s dark 1970s underbelly

Snippet: Director Woo Min-ho explains why he chose 1970s South Korea to explore themes of power, corruption and ambition for his first TV series

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340623/how-made-korea-disney-shows-countrys-dark-underbelly-1970s

[2026-01-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s primary school changes spur fears of ‘herd effect’ competition

Snippet: From 2027, children can enter Year One of primary school at age six instead of seven, fuelling fears of limited teaching staff and space

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3340662/malaysias-primary-school-early-entry-option-spurs-fears-herd-effect-competition

[2026-01-21 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea’s flight attendants are forced to brave bitter cold in uniforms

Snippet: Flight attendants commute in uniform due to lack of changing rooms at Incheon Airport as labour groups fight for better conditions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340656/why-south-koreas-flight-attendants-are-forced-brave-bitter-cold-thin-uniforms

[2026-01-21 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Germany’s India pivot a test of strategic consistency - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/germanys-india-pivot-a-test-of-strategic-consistency/

[2026-01-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia media groups urge action after reporter allegedly assaulted at event

Snippet: The incident follows the detention of another journalist under the Sedition Act, sharpening concerns about intimidation and press freedom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340668/malaysia-media-groups-urge-action-after-reporter-allegedly-assaulted-over-question

[2026-01-21 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan bond volatility raises contagion alarm for Asia’s stocks and debt

Snippet: Japan’s yield spike is testing safe-haven assumptions, with markets debating whether the movement is local or systemic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3340667/japan-bond-volatility-raises-contagion-alarm-asias-stocks-and-debt

[2026-01-21 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan PM’s election bet will not repair damaged ties with China

Snippet: With challenges from the populist right and a new centrist alliance, Sanae Takaichi may not get her hoped-for stronger mandate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340660/why-japan-pms-election-bet-will-not-repair-damaged-bilateral-ties-china