[2026-08-04 16:10 UTC+10:00] [Han River] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean pool-goer makes waves online in pink swimsuit amid record heatwave

Snippet: Seoul residents have been heading to Han River swimming pools to cool down from the record heat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362888/south-korean-pool-goer-makes-waves-online-pink-swimsuit-amid-record-heatwave

[2026-08-04 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cabinet approves bill ending prosecutors’ investigative powers

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830567

[2026-08-04 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US-Japan yen intervention raises hopes for stronger won

Snippet: Analysts see return to W1,300 range, though carry-trade unwinding could fuel volatility

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830561

[2026-08-04 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea wants young immigrants, but overlooks those raised here

Snippet: Survey finds 8 in 10 foreign-national youth raised in Korea received no integration support

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830560

[2026-08-04 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan braces for annual Han Kuang anti-invasion drills with new twists

Snippet: A CM-34 Clouded Leopard infantry vehicle rolls through Taipei during the previous Han Kuang exercises on July 15, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/taiwan-tensions/taiwan-braces-for-annual-han-kuang-anti-invasion-drills-with-new-twists

[2026-08-04 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee Han-beom joins Club Brugge

Snippet: South Korea international defender Lee Han-beom has officially joined Belgian champion Club Brugge.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830549

[2026-08-04 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee Da-yeon jumps to No. 52 in World Rankings

Snippet: Lee Da-yeon, who recently reached 10 career titles on the Korea LPGA Tour, just made a significant leap in the latest women's golf world rankings.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830547

[2026-08-04 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea denounces South Korea-US-Japan military, cyber cooperation

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830542

[2026-08-04 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 8 student activists detained after trespassing on U.S. air base in Pyeongtaek

Snippet: PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Eight liberal student activists were apprehended Tuesday after infiltrating a U.S. military air base in Pyeongtaek, about 60 kilometers south of Seoul, police said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260804005400315

[2026-08-04 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson, Cayetano trade barbs: Flood of truth vs cauldron of worms

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday pushed for the forfeiture of the illegally reclaimed land along the Laguna de Bay shoreline in Taguig City in favor of the government.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/news/lacson-cayetano-trade-barbs-flood-of-truth-vs-cauldron-of-worms/2397651

[2026-08-04 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters

Snippet: Most of the zoo’s 16 lions have struggled to cope with high humidity this summer

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/04/three-lions-dead-suspected-heatstroke-japan-zoo-heatwave

[2026-08-04 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: India steps up arms supplies to Israel, sent almost 3,000 arms consignments since October 7

Snippet: The focus on the defense relationship between Israel and India is usually on Israeli exports. However, a new report by Amnesty International reveals a new angle, showing that no fewer than 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components were transferred from India to Israel between October 7, 2023 and November 30, 2025.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904501

[2026-08-04 15:31 UTC+10:00] [Apps] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Apple Pay officially launches in the Philippines

Snippet: APPLE. People walk past the Apple Store in the Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada November 22, 2022.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/apple-pay-official-launch-philippines/

[2026-08-04 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Deposed Aung San Suu Kyi shown in proof of life photo

Snippet: Singapore: Myanmar’s military regime has released long-awaited proof that the nation’s ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is still alive after more than five years in detention, easing the worst fears of her London-based son, Kim Aris, who has been unable to communicate with her.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/deposed-aung-san-suu-kyi-shown-in-proof-of-life-photo-20260804-p60lc5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea to cover up to 100% of chip cluster infrastructure costs

Snippet: South Korea will cover up to 100 percent of the cost of building power, water and other infrastructure for designated semiconductor clusters under enforcement rules approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830474

[2026-08-04 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Washington deepen alliance through Korean War legacy exchange

Snippet: Veterans Ministry brings together 70 descendants of Korean War veterans and history teachers from Korea, US

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830458

[2026-08-04 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Toyota revises full-year net profit forecast upward, helped by weak yen

Snippet: Toyota cars are displayed at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, on March 23. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/toyota-revises-full-year-net-profit-forecast-upward-helped-by-weak-yen

[2026-08-04 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea pays tribute to independence heroes with honorary passports

Snippet: The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs has launched a campaign honoring Korean independence activists who died overseas before they could return to their liberated home, ahead of the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation on Aug. 15.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830449

[2026-08-04 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sheikh Hasina’s planned speech revives fresh India-Bangladesh row

Snippet: The exiled former prime minister is scheduled to give a virtual address at a foreign correspondents’ club event in Delhi on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3362883/sheikh-hasinas-planned-speech-revives-fresh-india-bangladesh-row?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sheikh Hasina’s planned speech revives fresh India-Bangladesh row

Snippet: The exiled former prime minister is scheduled to give a virtual address at a foreign correspondents’ club event in Delhi on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3362883/sheikh-hasinas-planned-speech-revives-fresh-india-bangladesh-row

[2026-08-04 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Protesters in India secure rare victory with minister's resignation

Snippet: FILE- Protesters raise slogans during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-cockroach-protests-modi-government-4358744e9d890b92ffdd2477bbd99e8a

[2026-08-04 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MMCA, Tokyo Institute to trace Korea-Japan art exchanges through archives

Snippet: The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, will launch a five-year study of archival materials tracing how Korean artists' studies and careers in Japan shaped modern and contemporary Korean art and artistic exchanges between the two countries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830435

[2026-08-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese observatory finds most powerful particle accelerator in the universe

Snippet: Cygnus X-3 provides opportunity to test how black holes and other objects launch particles to highest energies in the Milky Way, team says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3362881/chinese-observatory-finds-most-powerful-particle-accelerator-universe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese observatory finds most powerful particle accelerator in the universe

Snippet: Cygnus X-3 provides opportunity to test how black holes and other objects launch particles to highest energies in the Milky Way, team says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3362881/chinese-observatory-finds-most-powerful-particle-accelerator-universe

[2026-08-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1952 -- President Rhee Syng-man, 77, is reelected for a second term. After finishing his graduate studies at Harvard and Princeton universities, he worked toward establishing Korea's independence from Japanese colonial rule and held a representative position in the Korean provisional government-in-exile in Shanghai. Rhee became the first president of the Republic of Korea in 1948 and held the post until 1960, when he was forced to step down by a burgeoning pro-democracy movement.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260804000900315

[2026-08-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Careless whispers: what really happened between George Michael and Lindsay Anderson? The Wham! movie producer reveals all

Snippet: How did the pioneering director get involved – then fall out – with the 80s’ poppiest band? How are Sam Peckinpah and Michael Jackson’s Thriller involved? Prepare for a tale of ambition, deception and shuttlecock-stuffed shorts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/04/george-michael-lindsay-anderson-wham-movie-china-producer

[2026-08-04 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tennis star Alexandra Eala becomes first Filipino to capture WTA singles title | South China Morning Post

Snippet: With the win, the tennis player who started the year ranked outside the world’s top 50 will jump to a career-high 20.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/sport/3362880/tennis-star-alexandra-eala-becomes-first-filipino-capture-wta-singles-title

[2026-08-04 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea Navy appoints first woman to lead captain-rank ship

Snippet: The South Korean Navy has appointed a woman for the first time in its history to command a captain-rank ship.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830410

[2026-08-04 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Escudero files bill to prevent power firms from passing system loss to consumers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Escudero has filed a bill prohibiting the recovery of system loss charges from electricity consumers by amending existing laws and make electricity more affordable for Filipino households.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/news/escudero-files-bill-to-prevent-power-firms-from-passing-system-loss-to-consumers/2397630

[2026-08-04 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee to send special envoys to Colombian presidential inauguration

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830376

[2026-08-04 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi, Lee Kuan Yew’s home taken over: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Philippines’ army wanting more hackers to facial massage fighting dementia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3362871/malaysian-crypto-event-drops-ms-pui-yi-lee-kuan-yews-home-taken-over-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi, Lee Kuan Yew’s home taken over: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Philippines’ army wanting more hackers to facial massage fighting dementia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3362871/malaysian-crypto-event-drops-ms-pui-yi-lee-kuan-yews-home-taken-over-7-asia-highlights

[2026-08-04 14:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: A rookie model at 40, Heo Yong-jin eyes Milan, Paris Fashion Week

Snippet: Before stepping into modeling, Heo searched for a new direction after spending a decade at South Korea’s top law firm

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830366

[2026-08-04 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Alexandra Eala seals historic first WTA title for Philippines: 'I feel so much love' | The National

Snippet: Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level ​singles ​title, and Taylor ​Fritz claimed his first trophy of the ⁠season after both rain-delayed Washington Open finals were completed ⁠on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/08/04/alexandra-eala-seals-historic-first-wta-title-for-philippines-i-feel-so-much-love/

[2026-08-04 14:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nol World adds hotel bookings for Korea visitors

Snippet: Nol Universe said Tuesday that Nol World, its travel and ticketing platform for international visitors, has launched a hotel reservation service in Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830360

[2026-08-04 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: HP, Asus and Acer begin using CXMT chips amid memory shortage

Snippet: China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is benefiting from the global memory chip supply crunch. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/china-tech/hp-asus-and-acer-begin-using-cxmt-chips-amid-memory-shortage

[2026-08-04 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Three lions die in zoo as Japan battles extreme heat

Snippet: Luena, 15, was one of three female lions that died within a week in Tama Zoo

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r0j9qqdxpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-04 13:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: High uranium level found in Incheon island water, but not likely linked to N. Korea plant

Snippet: Government says monitoring data do not support claims that uranium came from Pyongsan facility

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830345

[2026-08-04 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ombudsman reprimands GSIS chief, 4 officials over P1.45B Alternergy investment

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has found Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo A. Veloso and four other officials administratively liable for violating reasonable office rules and regulations over the state pension fund's P1.45-billion investment in renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corporation (AHC).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/news/ombudsman-reprimands-gsis-chief-4-officials-over-p145b-alternergy-investment/2397605

[2026-08-04 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Grab raises guidance as strong ride-hailing demand lifts Q2 profit

Snippet: Grab drivers wait outside a restaurant in Bangkok to pick up customers’ food orders on May 13. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/grab-raises-guidance-as-strong-ride-hailing-demand-lifts-q2-profit

[2026-08-04 13:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: All of Seoul under highest heat alert, as President Lee calls heat wave a national disaster

Snippet: South Korea issued its highest-level heat alert across all of Seoul on Tuesday, as President Lee Jae Myung urged the government to treat the prolonged heat wave as a national disaster and take immediate measures to protect lives.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830338

[2026-08-04 13:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Draft beer likely to get more expensive

Snippet: South Korea will end the temporary 20 percent tax break on draft beer at the end of this year, as announced in the 2026 tax reform package.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830337

[2026-08-04 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Kyle Evans

Snippet: Kyle Evans is a reporter with the ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom. He has worked as a newsreader for ARN and began his career at newspaper titles in North Queensland and Ballarat.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/kyle-evans/13961760

[2026-08-04 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills 7 at Black Sea resort beach

Snippet: Moscow accuses Kyiv of targeting civilians near Gelendzhik after a blast ripped through a crowded shore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3362864/russia-says-ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-7-black-sea-resort-beach?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Arkhipo-Osipovka] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills 7 at Black Sea resort beach

Snippet: Moscow accuses Kyiv of targeting civilians near Gelendzhik after a blast ripped through a crowded shore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3362864/russia-says-ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-7-black-sea-resort-beach

[2026-08-04 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Meet the Japanese cybersecurity startup made mostly in India

Snippet: Yasukane Matsumoto, Josys chief executive, said his startup was "born from the beginning as a hybrid of India and Japan." (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Tsubasa Suruga, Josys and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cybersecurity/meet-the-japanese-cybersecurity-startup-made-mostly-in-india

[2026-08-04 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Galaxy Z series logs 1.44 mln preorders in S. Korea, highest on record

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy Z foldable smartphones set a new preorder record in South Korea, the company said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260804004400320

[2026-08-04 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: AI is helping Grab ship products 3 times faster, CFO says, as company raises forecasts

Snippet: Grab, Southeast Asia's leading ride-hailing and delivery firm, raised its full-year outlook on Tuesday as it reported record second-quarter results, with resilient consumer demand across the region holding up despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/grab-earnings-ai-forecast-cfo-.html

[2026-08-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can a tech titan ace a test to fix India’s crisis-hit education system?

Snippet: Nandan Nilekani’s efforts to reform the nation’s education sector face employability and AI challenges amid anger over exam scandals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362859/can-tech-titan-ace-test-fix-indias-crisis-hit-education-system?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can a tech titan ace a test to fix India’s crisis-hit education system?

Snippet: Nandan Nilekani’s efforts to reform the nation’s education sector face employability and AI challenges amid anger over exam scandals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362859/can-tech-titan-ace-test-fix-indias-crisis-hit-education-system