[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

[2026-01-09 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The Paris Accord means Ukraine War will continue - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/the-paris-accord-means-ukraine-war-will-continue/

[2026-01-09 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Queda de Maduro dá à China novas cartas nas disputas com EUA

Snippet: Horas depois da controversa captura do líder venezuelano Nicolás Maduro pelos Estados Unidos neste fim de semana, o Ministério das Relações Exteriores da China declarou que Pequim estava "profundamente chocada" com o "uso flagrante da força contra um Estado soberano".

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/queda-de-maduro-d%C3%A1-%C3%A0-china-novas-cartas-na-rivalidade-com-eua/a-75441250

[2026-01-09 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Between US and China, Japan finds itself friendless  - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/between-us-and-china-japan-finds-itself-friendless/

[2026-01-09 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US will end China’s dominance of rare earths, Trump adviser Navarro predicts

Snippet: The president’s trade aide says American innovation will ‘quickly wipe away’ Beijing’s ‘weaponisation’ of critical minerals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339243/us-will-end-chinas-dominance-rare-earths-trump-adviser-navarro-predicts

[2026-01-09 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Smiles all around at South Korea-China summit - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/smiles-all-around-at-south-korea-china-summit/

[2026-01-09 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: A corrida das montadoras alemãs para alcançar a China

Snippet: Nürburgring, nas colinas ocidentais da Alemanha, é a pista de corrida permanente mais longa do mundo. Tem quase um século de existência e foi palco de muitas disputas da Fórmula 1. A pista de mais de 20 quilômetros é apelidada de "Inferno Verde", por causa das florestas que cercam a região de Eifel e seu traçado desafiador.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/a-corrida-das-montadoras-alem%C3%A3s-para-alcan%C3%A7ar-a-china/a-75372891

[2026-01-09 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Chief Trump ideologue Miller, an unabashed meanie from the get-go - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chief-trump-ideologue-miller-an-unabashed-meanie-from-the-get-go/

[2026-01-09 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Cambodia extradites alleged scam-center conglomerate head to China - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/cambodia-extradites-chair-of-alleged-criminal-conglomerate-to-china/

[2026-01-09 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mahusiano yanayochipua kati ya Ujerumani na India

Snippet: Katika dunia inayozidi kuwa na misukosuko ya kisiasa na kiusalama, Ujerumani inatafuta washirika wapya wa kuaminika, hasa wakati mshirika wake wa jadi, Marekani, ameanza kuchukua hatua zinazotia wasiwasi kama vitisho dhidi ya Greenland na ushuru mkubwa kwa bidhaa za Ulaya. Ndiyo maana viongozi wakuu wa Ujerumani wameanza kuelekeza macho yao India.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/mahusiano-yanayochipua-kati-ya-ujerumani-na-india/a-75438346

[2026-01-09 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US coexistence in Venezuela possible, US energy chief says

Snippet: Chris Wright sees a constructive role for Beijing but insists Washington must remain the dominant force controlling Venezuela’s oil flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339234/china-and-us-can-strike-balance-venezuela-says-us-energy-chief-chris-wright

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: सुधार के बावजूद टीबी को जड़ से मिटाने के लक्ष्य से चूका भारत

Snippet: विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (डब्ल्यूएचओ) की ग्लोबल टीबी रिपोर्ट 2025 के अनुसार, भारत में 2015 के बाद से टीबी के नए मामलों में 21 फीसदी की कमी दर्ज हुई है. वहीं, इसी अवधि में इस जानलेवा संक्रामक बीमारी से मरने वालों की तादाद में 28 फीसदी की कमी आई है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/how-big-is-the-burden-of-tuberculosis-on-india/a-75435357

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Courageous Hongkonger Chloe Leung ignores illness for Asean track cycling medals

Snippet: National Games gold medallist banks silver and bronze in Malaysia, as head coach introduces teenagers to senior competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3339230/courageous-hongkonger-chloe-leung-ignores-illness-asean-track-cycling-medals

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump wants US$1.5 trillion for military. Will China boost spending too?

Snippet: Analysts say Donald Trump’s military budget proposal aims to blunt China’s influence, but some dismiss the spending plan as ‘fanciful’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339229/trump-wants-us15-trillion-dream-military-will-china-boost-spending-response

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence

Snippet: CCTV footage shows naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target exercises as mainland China’s military launches 2026 training cycle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339041/pla-drills-target-swarms-suicide-drones-taiwans-front-line-defence

[2026-01-09 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia slams West’s ‘axis of war’ as Kyiv says US guarantees ‘essentially ready’

Snippet: Moscow warns ‘axis of war’ peacekeepers potentially being deployed to Ukraine are targets, overshadowing Zelensky’s claim a US pact is almost ready

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3339226/russia-slams-western-axis-war-kyiv-claims-us-guarantees-essentially-ready

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Sinopec, CNAF to undergo consolidation, creating energy powerhouse

Snippet: State Council approves reorganisation between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, state asset regulator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339225/chinas-oil-giants-sinopec-cnaf-undergo-consolidation-creating-energy-powerhouse

[2026-01-08 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Nvidia's Jensen Huang: No problem with California billionaire tax - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/nvidias-jensen-huang-no-problem-with-california-billionaire-tax/

[2026-01-08 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker breached international law

Snippet: The vessel and another one taken in the Caribbean have been accused of trying to evade US sanctions on Venezuelan oil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339213/china-says-us-seizure-russian-flagged-oil-tanker-severely-violated-international-law

[2026-01-08 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Chintai-MAJV $28bn tokenization tests new development finance model - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chintai-majv-28bn-tokenization-tests-new-development-finance-model/

[2026-01-08 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia drops corruption probe into PM Anwar’s deputy, Ahmad Zahid

Snippet: Prosecutors cite insufficient evidence to charge Ahmad Zahid, whose party is crucial to maintaining PM Anwar’s parliamentary majority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339209/malaysia-ends-corruption-case-against-pm-anwars-deputy-ahmad-zahid-over-lack-evidence

[2026-01-08 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian football body reinstates ‘only negligent’ chief over forgery scandal

Snippet: Fifa has punished FAM further over the use of fake documents to let 7 foreign-born players represent Malaysia by nullifying 3 matches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3339206/malaysian-football-body-reinstates-its-chief-says-he-has-no-role-forgery-scandal

[2026-01-08 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Talk: 2025 Bar Rank 1 Jhenroniel Sanchez on the importance of lawyering

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/interview-jhenroniel-sanchez-topnotcher-bar-examinations-2025/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong always feels like ‘dream start’ to tennis season, China’s Shang says

Snippet: Jerry Shang powers to straight sets win over Lorenzo Sonego to reach quarter-finals for third year running

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3339198/hong-kong-tennis-open-city-always-feels-dream-start-season-chinas-shang-says

[2026-01-08 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s proposed foreign crime bill sparks xenophobia fears

Snippet: Critics say a bill to publish crime stats on foreign nationals stigmatises immigrants and ignores data showing their lower crime rates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339202/south-koreas-proposed-foreign-crime-bill-sparks-xenophobia-fears-over-migration

[2026-01-08 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian military in firing line over procurement cartel claims

Snippet: The detention of senior figures in the anti-corruption probe is ‘highly significant and rare’ in Malaysia’s defence history, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3339190/how-malaysias-military-tender-scandal-bringing-opaque-defence-deals-light

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert

Snippet: Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338157/china-basketball-hall-fame-honours-pioneer-who-wife-renowned-infectious-disease-expert

[2026-01-08 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bukidnon banker emerges as lone Mindanao top 20 passer in 2025 Bar

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/bukidnon-banker-gerilin-gascon-lone-mindanao-topnotcher-bar-examinations-2025/

[2026-01-08 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Uniform justice? Why Philippine military expelled a lawmaker but not VP Duterte

Snippet: Sources said legal ambiguity and political risk shaped how the armed forces handled two high-profile reservist cases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339179/uniform-justice-why-philippine-military-expelled-lawmaker-not-vp-sara-duterte

[2026-01-08 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Zheng Qinwen out of Australian Open, says not fit enough to compete

Snippet: Olympic champion ‘progressing well’ in recovery from elbow surgery last year, but not yet in peak condition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3339185/chinas-zheng-qinwen-out-australian-open-says-shes-not-fit-enough-compete

[2026-01-08 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches Woody Island fresh food link as disputed Paracels hub expands

Snippet: Meat and produce to be supplied daily to Sansha supermarkets as Beijing bolsters infrastructure in contested South China Sea archipelago

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339176/china-launches-woody-island-fresh-food-link-disputed-paracels-hub-expands

[2026-01-08 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fear grips Malaysian city of Klang after string of gang shootings

Snippet: A former MP blames the deadly violence on a resurgence in gang wars and criminal rings recruiting young boys to protect their territory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339177/klang-residents-living-fear-gang-shootings-rip-through-malaysian-port-city

[2026-01-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | Chinese stocks could be biggest winner of Venezuela fallout

Snippet: Amid rising fears over an AI bubble and geopolitical strife, China’s push for self-reliance has left it more insulated from global storms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3339120/chinese-stocks-could-be-biggest-winner-venezuela-fallout

[2026-01-08 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At US$1,455 per ounce, China’s e-waste gold recovery is world’s most efficient

Snippet: New method can extract precious metals from old mobile phones, computers and home appliances in less than 20 minutes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3339144/chinese-team-unveils-worlds-most-efficient-e-waste-gold-recovery-tech