[2026-07-23 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMB hands Converge 1st loss, seizes share of Group A lead

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer mowed down Converge behind an explosive second half offensive to zoom to a 3-0 start in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup showdown on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/22/sports/smb-hands-converge-1st-loss-seizes-share-of-group-a-lead/2389544

[2026-07-23 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES dateline; ADDS U.S. readout in paras 14-18)By Oh Seok-min

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260722000253315

[2026-07-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Matibag: Less than 20 persons of interest linked to Sara Duterte’s hitman| 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/july-22-2026/

[2026-07-22 23:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unification minister, Cardinal You share hope of reviving inter-Korean exchanges

Snippet: Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday voiced hope that Pope Leo XIV's visit to South Korea next year could help revive exchanges between South and North Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10816969

[2026-07-22 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rubio says US nuclear agreements won't lead to nuclear proliferation

Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-saudi-arabia-nuclear-program-uranium-15fdb262bb9c83d0d959ca96b7561c12

[2026-07-22 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Momentum is still there': The BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest

Snippet: Hundreds of people are continuing to pour in at India's Cockroach Janta Party protest site in the capital, Delhi.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c0jlnp8p6l0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-22 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korean singer Lim Kim releases new album 'Exit to Nowhere'

Snippet: South Korean singer LIM KIM has released her second full-length album, “Exit to Nowhere,” 13 years after her debut, “A Voice.” The seven-track record traces her journey from an uncertain 20s into her early 30s, as she carves out a path of self-reflection and discovery. (July 22)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lim-kim-south-korea-music-2026-b4fad844a8e36c3a15558261118dc0a3

[2026-07-22 23:08 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Defense asks Matibag: Didn’t you take Sara Duterte’s ‘threats’ out of context?

Snippet: VEEP. This file photo shows Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/defense-asks-melvin-matibag-sara-duterte-threats-out-context-impeachment-trial/

[2026-07-22 23:04 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Scorched earth and a hungry wasp: photos of the day – Wednesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPasay, PhilippinesA protester scuffles with police outside a meeting of foreign minsters at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations attended by the US secretary of state, Marco RubioPhotograph: Noel Celis/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenLondon, UKClimate activists from Fossil Free London stage a protest outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero calling on Andy Burnham and the new energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, to stop the Rosebank oil and gas field in the North SeaPhotograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jul/22/scorched-earth-hungry-wasp-photos-of-the-day-wednesday

[2026-07-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What would 200% US tariffs on generic drugs mean for China’s pharmaceutical industry?

Snippet: Analysts say that China’s pivot from generics to innovative drugs means the industry is less exposed to US levies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361468/what-would-200-us-tariffs-generic-drugs-mean-chinas-pharmaceutical-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [pharmaceutical industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What would 200% US tariffs on generic drugs mean for China’s pharmaceutical industry?

Snippet: Analysts say that China’s pivot from generics to innovative drugs means the industry is less exposed to US levies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361468/what-would-200-us-tariffs-generic-drugs-mean-chinas-pharmaceutical-industry

[2026-07-22 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore highlights energy priority in cabinet changes

Snippet: Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has adjusted his cabinet amid the oil shock from the war in Iran. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/singapore-highlights-energy-priority-in-cabinet-changes

[2026-07-22 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Can the Suez save Asian oil consumers after Houthis shut Bab al-Mandeb?

Snippet: Two tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia have reversed course in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi ports, raising fears that disruptions to another of the world’s most important shipping routes could further restrict global oil supplies.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/can-the-suez-save-asian-oil-consumers-after-houthis-shut-bab-al-mandeb

[2026-07-22 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese teenager lies to parents about holiday, secretly helps flood victims in Guangxi | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Shanghai student joins friend on trip to support relief efforts in one of the areas worst-hit by recent flooding.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3361497/chinese-teenager-lies-parents-about-holiday-secretly-helps-flood-victims-guangxi

[2026-07-22 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World’s first AI model to earn perfect score at maths Olympiad comes from China’s RedNote

Snippet: At last year’s IMO, Google DeepMind and OpenAI achieved gold-medal-level performances, both earning 35 out of 42 points

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3361482/worlds-first-ai-model-earn-perfect-score-maths-olympiad-comes-chinas-rednote?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 22:30 UTC+10:00] [RedNote] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World’s first AI model to earn perfect score at maths Olympiad comes from China’s RedNote

Snippet: At last year’s IMO, Google DeepMind and OpenAI achieved gold-medal-level performances, both earning 35 out of 42 points

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3361482/worlds-first-ai-model-earn-perfect-score-maths-olympiad-comes-chinas-rednote

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How Modi’s refusal to sack India’s education minister fits a pattern

Snippet: Thousands of ‌supporters of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement have been camping in the capital, New Delhi, for more than a month to demand the resignation of Education Minister ⁠Dharmendra Pradhan over a series of examination paper leaks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/india-protest-how-modis-refusal-to-sack-education-minister-fits-a-pattern

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing vows to protect Chinese firms after EU hits Alibaba unit with fine

Snippet: Commerce officials decry “discriminatory” barriers as source says firm had hired several outside consultants to vet goods and curb counterfeits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361491/beijing-vows-protect-chinese-firms-after-eu-hits-alibaba-unit-fine?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Ceconomy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing vows to protect Chinese firms after EU hits Alibaba unit with fine

Snippet: Commerce officials decry “discriminatory” barriers as source says firm had hired several outside consultants to vet goods and curb counterfeits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361491/beijing-vows-protect-chinese-firms-after-eu-hits-alibaba-unit-fine

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong loses 2030 maths congress to Glasgow. Does Asia need a stronger voice?

Snippet: Field’s Medal winner Shing‑Tung Yau says the region should set up its own body to coordinate action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3361481/hong-kong-loses-2030-maths-congress-glasgow-does-asia-need-stronger-voice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Tsinghua University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong loses 2030 maths congress to Glasgow. Does Asia need a stronger voice?

Snippet: Field’s Medal winner Shing‑Tung Yau says the region should set up its own body to coordinate action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3361481/hong-kong-loses-2030-maths-congress-glasgow-does-asia-need-stronger-voice

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s ‘cockroach’ protests: a rare political opening for the opposition?

Snippet: Analysts say Congress’ failure to be fully in sync with the movement reveals a missed opportunity to connect with India’s Gen Z

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361479/indias-cockroach-protests-rare-political-opening-opposition?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Abhijit Dipke] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s ‘cockroach’ protests: a rare political opening for the opposition?

Snippet: Analysts say Congress’ failure to be fully in sync with the movement reveals a missed opportunity to connect with India’s Gen Z

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361479/indias-cockroach-protests-rare-political-opening-opposition

[2026-07-22 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats

Snippet: Foreign ministers meet on margins of Asean event in Manila, days after fresh sea clash and outrage over video mocking 2016 arbitral ruling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361490/china-philippines-should-avoid-south-china-sea-miscalculation-top-diplomats?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 21:38 UTC+10:00] [Manila Bulletin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats

Snippet: Foreign ministers meet on margins of Asean event in Manila, days after fresh sea clash and outrage over video mocking 2016 arbitral ruling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361490/china-philippines-should-avoid-south-china-sea-miscalculation-top-diplomats

[2026-07-22 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese agency warns of ‘cruelly hot days’ amid 40 degrees and above heat

Snippet: At least 14 people have died from heat-related causes in the past week as emergency officials describe the rising heat as ‘a disaster’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3361492/japanese-agency-warns-cruelly-hot-days-amid-40-degrees-and-above-heat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 21:36 UTC+10:00] [disaster] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese agency warns of ‘cruelly hot days’ amid 40 degrees and above heat

Snippet: At least 14 people have died from heat-related causes in the past week as emergency officials describe the rising heat as ‘a disaster’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3361492/japanese-agency-warns-cruelly-hot-days-amid-40-degrees-and-above-heat

[2026-07-22 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: GM Korea's management, union reach tentative wage deal

Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The management and union of GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., on Wednesday reached a tentative agreement on this year's wage negotiations after 17 rounds of talks, the union said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260722009400320

[2026-07-22 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos reaffirms full support for BARMM peace, devt

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his support for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region parliamentary elections scheduled on September 14, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/22/news/marcos-reaffirms-full-support-for-barmm-peace-devt/2389255

[2026-07-22 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump's generic drugs tariff threatens Indian pharma's top market

Snippet: The U.S. accounted for about 37% of India's nearly $26 billion in pharma exports in 2025, the Global Trade Research Initiative estimates. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/pharmaceuticals/trump-s-generic-drugs-tariff-threatens-indian-pharma-s-top-market

[2026-07-22 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines protests South China Sea AI video to China's Wang Yi

Snippet: Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro talked to Wang Yi, her Chinese counterpart, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila on Wednesday. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-protests-south-china-sea-ai-video-to-china-s-wang-yi

[2026-07-22 21:10 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution wraps up grave threats case

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-trial-prosecution-wraps-up-grave-threats-case/

[2026-07-22 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Building collapses into floodwaters as heavy rains batter northern India | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Overflowing streams are submerging low-lying areas, damaging roads, bridges and flood protection embankments.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3361486/building-collapses-floodwaters-heavy-rains-batter-northern-india

[2026-07-22 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Sara Duterte leads Pulse Asia's early 2028 presidential preference survey

Snippet: You're watching The Manila Times' News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/22/videos/watch-sara-duterte-leads-pulse-asias-early-2028-presidential-preference-survey/2389191

[2026-07-22 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea discusses economic security, energy cooperation with Canada, Australia, New Zealand

Snippet: MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea held separate foreign ministers' talks with Canada, Australia and New Zealand in Manila on Wednesday, discussing ways to expand cooperation in economic security, energy, defense and other strategic sectors amid geopolitical uncertainties, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260722009200315

[2026-07-22 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Heads of Samsung, SK, Hyundai to visit U.S. to meet with global tech leaders

Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top business leaders, including Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong, are set to meet with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang and other global tech executives in the United States later this week to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), industry sources said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260722009300320

[2026-07-22 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Lavrov and Rubio Set to Meet at ASEAN Summit to Discuss Ukraine Peace Talks

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled to meet Thursday on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in the Philippines to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations and other bilateral issues.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/22/lavrov-and-rubio-set-to-meet-at-asean-summit-to-discuss-ukraine-peace-talks-a93306

[2026-07-22 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong steps up renewal pace in cabinet reshuffle

Snippet: Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam is promoted to senior minister, among other key changes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361478/singapore-pm-lawrence-wong-steps-renewal-pace-cabinet-reshuffle?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 20:31 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong steps up renewal pace in cabinet reshuffle

Snippet: Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam is promoted to senior minister, among other key changes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361478/singapore-pm-lawrence-wong-steps-renewal-pace-cabinet-reshuffle

[2026-07-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: China demands Australia stop 'inciting confrontation' over South China Sea

Snippet: Topic:Defence and National Security

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-22/china-australia-south-china-sea-philippines-tension/106946822

[2026-07-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing ramps up computing power to boost ‘token economy’ in tech race with US

Snippet: The surge in compute capacity underpins Beijing’s ambition to establish itself as a national ‘AI highland’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3361458/beijing-ramps-computing-power-boost-token-economy-tech-race-us?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Arm] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing ramps up computing power to boost ‘token economy’ in tech race with US

Snippet: The surge in compute capacity underpins Beijing’s ambition to establish itself as a national ‘AI highland’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3361458/beijing-ramps-computing-power-boost-token-economy-tech-race-us

[2026-07-22 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PAGASA: Brace for rain from potential tropical cyclone Kiyapo, southwest monsoon

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/lpa-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-july-22-2026-5pm/

[2026-07-22 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US Secretary Rubio says 'Iran is in a lot of trouble'

Snippet: "Iran is in a lot of trouble," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, in remarks given at the Asean meeting in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-secretary-rubio-says-iran-lot-trouble

[2026-07-22 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’

Snippet: Joshua Harris has been chosen for the post after Trump’s previous pick, Nick Adams, rankled Malaysians for his hardline support of Israel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361475/trump-proposes-seasoned-diplomat-malaysia-envoy-instead-alpha-male?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 20:13 UTC+10:00] [Iraq] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’

Snippet: Joshua Harris has been chosen for the post after Trump’s previous pick, Nick Adams, rankled Malaysians for his hardline support of Israel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361475/trump-proposes-seasoned-diplomat-malaysia-envoy-instead-alpha-male

[2026-07-22 20:05 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: AI needs US-China cooperation. Elon Musk can help

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/ai-needs-us-china-cooperation-elon-musk-can-help/

[2026-07-22 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash

Snippet: America’s top diplomat describes dispute between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361473/wang-and-rubio-discuss-xis-planned-us-visit-south-china-sea-clash-asean?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 20:04 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash

Snippet: America’s top diplomat describes dispute between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361473/wang-and-rubio-discuss-xis-planned-us-visit-south-china-sea-clash-asean

[2026-07-22 20:04 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines raises Ayungin incident, racist ‘monkey’ video in meeting with China’s Wang Yi

Snippet: This is AI-generated and may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Report issues here.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bilateral-meeting-china-wang-yi-maria-theresa-lazaro-july-2026/