[2026-01-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says it is ‘deeply committed’ to Venezuela as ambassador meets new leader

Snippet: Interim president Delcy Rodriguez thanked Beijing for its ‘firm and consistent’ stance following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339375/china-says-it-still-deeply-committed-venezuela-ambassador-meets-new-leader

[2026-01-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cautions against ‘compound errors’ from clashing policies

Snippet: Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339364/china-cautions-against-compound-errors-clashing-policies

[2026-01-09 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Umno seeks Najib’s pardon amid 1MDB scandal, but stay in coalition

Snippet: Umno divisions demand justice for the jailed ex-PM, yet leadership rejects calls to exit unity government ahead of the annual assembly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339387/malaysias-umno-seeks-najibs-pardon-amid-1mdb-scandal-while-staying-pm-anwars-coalition

[2026-01-09 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: IN PHOTOS: Customs seizes P145M worth of luxury cars linked to Zaldy Co

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/photos-customs-seizes-luxury-cars-linked-zaldy-co/

[2026-01-09 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are the Communist Party and the KMT reviving a cross-strait political channel?

Snippet: The Kuomintang’s vice-chairman is expected to head a party delegation from Taiwan to the mainland later this month, reports say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339374/are-communist-party-and-kmt-reviving-cross-strait-political-channel

[2026-01-09 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1 killed, 38 missing after sudden garbage avalanche at Philippines landfill

Snippet: Landfills and dumpsites in the Philippines have long posed safety risks, especially where poor residents scavenge for food and recyclables

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339371/1-dead-38-missing-philippines-landfill-collapse-after-garbage-avalanche

[2026-01-09 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: बिहार: लालू परिवार संकट में, लैंड फॉर जॉब केस में आरोप तय

Snippet: नई दिल्ली की राउज एवेन्यू स्थित विशेष सीबीआई कोर्ट ने पूर्व रेल मंत्री व बिहार के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री (सीएम) लालू प्रसाद यादव, उनकी पत्नी व पूर्व सीएम राबड़ी देवी, उनके बेटे व पूर्व डिप्टी सीएम तेजस्वी यादव, पूर्व मंत्री तेज प्रताप यादव, उनकी बेटी मीसा भारती और हेमा यादव सहित 40 से अधिक लोगों के खिलाफ आरोप तय कर दिया है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/land-for-jobs-case-delhi-court-frames-charges-against-lalu-prasad-others/a-75449882

[2026-01-09 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cites Biden’s message to Xi that Japan could build nukes ‘overnight’

Snippet: Beijing releases 30-page report that includes a call for international community to ‘take concrete and strong measures’ against Japan’s nuclear ambitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339370/china-cites-bidens-message-xi-japan-could-build-nuclear-weapons-overnight

[2026-01-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuan to strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in first quarter 2026: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339358/chinas-yuan-strengthen-685-us-dollar-first-quarter-2026-morgan-stanley

[2026-01-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could Singapore remove Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition?

Snippet: Parliament will soon debate a motion to consider whether Singh’s ‘conviction and conduct render him unsuitable to continue’ in the role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339351/could-singapore-remove-pritam-singh-leader-opposition

[2026-01-09 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Dari Cina ke India: Peluang Baru bagi Produsen Mobil Jerman?

Snippet: Nürburgring di perbukitan di barat Jerman adalah sirkuit permanen terpanjang di dunia. Usianya hampir satu abad dan pernah menjadi lokasi banyak balapan Formula Satu Grand Prix.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/dari-cina-ke-india-peluang-baru-bagi-produsen-mobil-jerman/a-75446138

[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: कड़े कानूनों के बावजूद इंडोनेशिया क्यों है ड्रग तस्करी का बड़ा ठिकाना?

Snippet: इंडोनेशिया का विशाल द्वीपसमूह एशिया, ऑस्ट्रेलिया और यूरोप को जोड़ने वाले बड़े अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई और समुद्री मार्गों पर स्थित है. यही वजह है कि यह देश ट्रांसनेशनल तस्करी नेटवर्क के लिए आकर्षक ठिकाना बन गया है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/indonesia-a-major-drug-smuggling-hub-despite-having-some-of-the-strictest-drug-laws-in-the-world/g-75434980

[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: J-35 jet maker flexes production muscle, pledging to double output in 5 years

Snippet: New video shows stealth fighter on the runway at SAC in Liaoning as state media says factory will be part of ‘Shenyang Aerospace City’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339315/chinas-j-35-jet-maker-flexes-production-muscle-pledging-double-output-5-years

[2026-01-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Profile | Ex-Taiwan model, actress Jean Wang ends abusive marriage, excels in culinary arts

Snippet: Entertainment star impresses with patisserie skills; maintains film career, becomes role model for women who face domestic violence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338274/ex-taiwan-model-actress-jean-wang-ends-abusive-marriage-excels-culinary-arts

[2026-01-09 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine police arrest teenager over alleged online baby sale as cases rise

Snippet: Police said the teenager had posted the offer online and intended to use the money to cover her tuition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3339355/philippine-teen-arrested-over-alleged-us845-baby-sale-police-warn-rise-cases

[2026-01-09 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Bangladesh talks over Ganges waters may turn murky over politics, UN pact

Snippet: Bangladesh’s election, Hasina’s presence in India and Dhaka’s signing of the UN water convention could complicate the 1996 Ganges agreement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339324/india-bangladesh-talks-over-ganges-waters-may-turn-murky-over-politics-un-pact

[2026-01-09 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jeju Air crash ‘man-made’: 179 deaths may have been avoided, report finds

Snippet: Families seek justice as government-commissioned report blames the fatal Jeju Air crash on a concrete mound at the end of the runway

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339343/jeju-air-crash-man-made-179-deaths-may-have-been-avoided-report-finds

[2026-01-09 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law

Snippet: State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339342/china-probe-food-delivery-platforms-under-anti-monopoly-law

[2026-01-09 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kazuyoshi Miura ready to ‘make a contribution’ to his new J-League team at 58

Snippet: Miura made his Japan debut in 1990 but was famously left out of the squad for their first World Cup finals appearance in 1998.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3339340/japanese-legend-kazuyoshi-miura-ready-make-contribution-his-new-j-league-team-58

[2026-01-09 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The price of flattery: how Modi’s bad bet on America has cost India - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/the-price-of-flattery-how-modis-bad-bet-on-america-has-cost-india/

[2026-01-09 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greenland. Greenland. Greenland. Why is Trump so fixed on the US having it?

Snippet: Denmark says it’s not for sale and people on the island seem opposed to being owned by the United States

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339339/greenland-greenland-greenland-why-trump-so-fixed-us-having-it

[2026-01-09 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Philippines is taking control of undersea cable security

Snippet: The moves will help strengthen regional stability and prevent Indo-Pacific connectivity from being quietly weaponised, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339336/philippines-ramps-protection-undersea-cables-amid-growing-grey-zone-threats

[2026-01-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MiniMax and Zhipu’s stellar Hong Kong IPOs supercharge China’s AI ambitions

Snippet: Zhipu’s coding assistant is wooing subscribers with a monthly fee of about US$3, a fraction of what Anthropic charges for Claude

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339301/minimax-and-zhipus-stellar-hong-kong-ipos-supercharge-chinas-ai-ambitions

[2026-01-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025

Snippet: Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339308/chinas-shipyards-still-lead-world-us-threats-took-toll-2025

[2026-01-09 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Southeast Asia reels in buyers turfed out by Seoul’s housing crisis

Snippet: Southeast Asian developers target South Koreans with luxury overseas investments, offering attractive payment plans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339309/southeast-asia-reels-buyers-stung-seouls-housing-crisis

[2026-01-09 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China FM Wang Yi opens Africa tour with united call for rules-based order

Snippet: In Ethiopia, Wang joins African Union leader Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in voicing concerns over US raid on Venezuela

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339294/china-fm-wang-yi-opens-africa-tour-united-call-rules-based-order

[2026-01-09 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian football body risks Fifa’s takeover amid forgery scandal

Snippet: Some sports fans claim that the reinstatement of FAM’s chief is ‘almost staged’ as concerns over Fifa’s next step mount

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3339290/malaysian-football-body-risks-fifas-takeover-amid-forgery-scandal

[2026-01-09 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourist accused of harassing turtle, killing sea slugs in Malaysia

Snippet: A fellow visitor from China called out the man’s actions during a dive in Sabah state’s Semporna

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339289/chinese-tourist-malaysia-accused-harassing-rare-turtle-killing-sea-slugs

[2026-01-09 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online

Snippet: ‘Good listeners’ with a high emotional quotient earn cash by listening to people’s gripes; offer to provide a ‘whole-day good mood’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338173/china-instant-reply-providers-offer-solace-promptly-responding-client-ventings-online

[2026-01-09 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Indonesia Jadi Presiden Dewan HAM PBB 2026, Apa Tugasnya?

Snippet: Indonesia resmi menjadi Presiden Dewan Hak Asasi Manusia (HAM) PBB, bertepatan dengan peringatan 20 tahun berdirinya Dewan HAM PBB. Dengan mandat ini, Indonesia memiliki tugas dan kewenangan dalam Dewan HAM PBB.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/indonesia-jadi-presiden-dewan-ham-pbb-2026-apa-tugasnya/a-75443403

[2026-01-09 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘sweep and kill’ weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China’s long game after Trump’s Venezuela operation to Eric Tsang leaving TVB, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3339258/chinas-sweep-and-kill-weapon-malaysians-opting-singapore-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-01-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine navy ‘up to the challenge’ of defending territory in South China Sea

Snippet: Manila is banking on modern ships and global alliances to challenge China’s increasing presence in the contentious waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339264/philippine-navy-confident-it-can-navigate-south-china-sea-dispute-challenge

[2026-01-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese space station is studying how gravity affects battery performance

Snippet: Project is led by the country’s second civilian astronaut working with researchers on the ground to look at ways to improve performance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339221/why-chinese-space-station-studying-how-gravity-affects-battery-performance

[2026-01-09 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore to debate motion on Pritam Singh’s role as opposition chief

Snippet: Singh’s conviction for lying to a parliamentary panel renders him unsuitable to continue in his role, leader of the House Indranee Rajah says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339267/singapore-parliament-debate-motion-pritam-singhs-role-opposition-chief

[2026-01-09 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars

Snippet: Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3339263/chinas-consumer-prices-stay-flat-2025-amid-focus-price-wars-domestic-demand

[2026-01-09 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s men fall short in bid to reach 2027 World Lacrosse Championship

Snippet: 10-6 defeat at hands of New Zealand means fifth place is best city can do, with top 4 at Asia-Pacific tournament qualifying for global event

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3339261/hong-kongs-men-fall-short-bid-reach-2027-world-lacrosse-championship

[2026-01-09 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stock rally fades as investors reassess China’s economic outlook

Snippet: While producer prices beat estimates and consumer prices rose, analyst says the readings must be interpreted cautiously

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339256/hong-kong-stocks-snap-2-day-decline-china-deflationary-pressure-wanes

[2026-01-09 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s comment that Taiwan issue is ‘up to Xi’ stirs defence concern in Taipei

Snippet: In a New York Times interview, the US president says he does not believe the island would be attacked during his term

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339252/taiwan-xi-jinping-and-nothing-venezuela-donald-trump

[2026-01-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bali’s toughest tourism proposal yet: checking foreign visitors’ bank accounts

Snippet: Bali’s governor says the plan would deter low-spending visitors, though its enforcement would face legal and practical hurdles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3339223/why-bali-wants-check-tourists-bank-balances-and-why-it-may-be-hard-enforce

[2026-01-09 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Seoul official calls Venezuela raid ‘violent atrocity’, stirring unease

Snippet: Park Seok-woon, head of a panel in the Prime Minister’s Office, faces scrutiny for denouncing US toppling of Maduro at a rally in Seoul

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339249/top-south-korean-official-calls-trumps-venezuela-raid-violent-atrocity-stirring-unease

[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts

Snippet: Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339212/us-focused-venezuela-china-has-window-pressure-japan-analysts

[2026-01-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral crowd gets 130 million views

Snippet: Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338124/online-appeal-chinese-woman-boost-grannys-funeral-attendance-gains-130-million-views

[2026-01-09 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Fisheries

Snippet: A selection of photos from across Asia

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/fisheries

[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s Takaichi tipped for snap election gamble as poll ratings soar

Snippet: The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339211/japans-takaichi-tipped-snap-election-gamble-poll-ratings-soar

[2026-01-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Understanding Hong Kong's World War II history | South China Morning Post

Snippet: World War II in Hong KongWorld War II in Hong KongOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEWorld War II in Hong KongLife during wartime + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from World War II in Hong Kong is published.Link CopiedOpinion9 Jan 2026Amid historical tensions with Japan, Hong Kong must engage for the futureReview13 Nov 2025Against All Odds: Hong Kong-set WWII thriller punches above its weightPolitics17 Oct 2025Envoys given special tour of Hong Kong exhibition on Chinese victory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/events/world-war-ii-hong-kong

[2026-01-09 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | For South Korea to reset relations with China, it must withstand US pressure

Snippet: The South Korean president’s visit to China was a sign of a more pragmatic approach that departs from that of his US-leaning predecessor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3339205/south-korea-reset-relations-china-it-must-withstand-us-pressure

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Xpeng unveils hybrid SUV boasting world’s longest driving distance

Snippet: Launch of new G7 edition underscores Xpeng’s go-global push and rising competition with Tesla and BYD

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339222/chinas-xpeng-unveils-hybrid-suv-version-boasting-worlds-longest-driving-distance

[2026-01-09 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai steps up oversight of delayed payment practices hurting suppliers

Snippet: Task force set up to protect supply-chain vendors and stabilise manufacturing amid fierce price wars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339235/shanghai-steps-oversight-delayed-payment-practices-hurting-suppliers

[2026-01-09 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Beijing moves to cut losses in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/beijing-moves-to-cut-losses-in-venezuela-after-maduros-capture/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns of ‘law of the jungle’ as US exits global bodies

Snippet: Opportunity and challenge for Beijing on world stage amid Donald Trump’s order suspending support for 66 international organisations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339220/china-warns-law-jungle-us-exits-global-bodies