[2026-07-14 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordTuesday, 14 Julyloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-07-14

[2026-07-14 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchTuesday, 14 Julyloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-07-14

[2026-07-14 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BDO ends bond offer amid strong demand

Snippet: BDO Unibank Inc. has closed the offer period for its sixth peso-denominated Asean Sustainability Bonds issuance as strong demand led to oversubscription.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/corporate-news/bdo-ends-bond-offer-amid-strong-demand/2383594

[2026-07-14 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 27 killed, 22 injured in Thailand bar fire

Snippet: BANGKOK — A massive fire in a Bangkok bar late Sunday night killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, sending screaming patrons fleeing as flames shot from the entrance, according to officials, witnesses and video verified by AFP.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/world/asia-oceania/27-killed-22-injured-in-thailand-bar-fire/2383575

[2026-07-14 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Singapore court postpones French teen's straw-licking case to July 30

Snippet: SINGAPORE — A court case involving a French teen charged for filming himself licking a straw from a vending machine, and then putting it back was postponed Monday as prosecutors sought to clarify if he could continue his studies if convicted.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/world/asia-oceania/singapore-court-postpones-french-teens-straw-licking-case-to-july-30/2383574

[2026-07-14 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LandBank eyeing bond sale next year

Snippet: STATE-RUN Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) could postpone plans of returning to the domestic debt market to next year or until economic and market conditions improve.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/corporate-news/landbank-eyeing-bond-sale-next-year/2383592

[2026-07-14 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST-ITDI, GS1 PH boost closed-loop recycling through digital innovation

Snippet: IN a move to bolster the circular economy for plastic packaging, the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has officially signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with GS1 Philippines to develop the Location-Aware Smart Sorting Interface (Lassi) on July 2, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/tmt-newswire/dost-itdi-gs1-ph-boost-closed-loop-recycling-through-digital-innovation/2383339

[2026-07-14 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam flown home

Snippet: HANOI — The bodies of 15 Indian tourists who were killed when a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam last week were being returned home Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/world/asia-oceania/15-indian-tourists-killed-in-vietnam-flown-home/2383567

[2026-07-14 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan pension pivot seen as a slow burn, not a bond market fire sale

Snippet: TOKYO — A pivot in Japan’s massive retirement assets would likely manifest as a slow redirection of maturing debt rather than a fire sale that could roil global markets, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/foreign-business/japan-pension-pivot-seen-as-a-slow-burn-not-a-bond-market-fire-sale/2383586

[2026-07-14 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korea recovers missing sailor's body off east coast

Snippet: SEOUL — South Korea’s navy said Monday it had recovered the body of a sailor off the east coast, a day after the seaman disappeared near the de facto sea border between the two Koreas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/world/asia-oceania/south-korea-recovers-missing-sailors-body-off-east-coast/2383565

[2026-07-14 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sinopec deepens aviation fuel push

Snippet: BEIJING — China’s Sinopec said it had completed the restructuring of China National Aviation Fuel (CNAF), the country’s dominant jet fuel distributor, according to a company statement on July 10.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/foreign-business/sinopec-deepens-aviation-fuel-push/2383584

[2026-07-14 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Garbage heap collapse kills 9 at India waste plant

Snippet: NEW DELHI - Nine workers were killed at a waste-to-energy plant in western India after a garbage heap collapsed onto an administrative building following heavy rains, the facility’s operator said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/world/asia-oceania/garbage-heap-collapse-kills-9-at-india-waste-plant/2383563

[2026-07-14 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China’s acts of war on the Philippines

Snippet: UNDER traditional international law and the UN Charter, the threshold for a formal "act of war" (or an "armed attack" under Article 51) has historically been tied to kinetic force or the actual firing of weapons resulting in physical destruction.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/opinion/columns/chinas-acts-of-war-on-the-philippines/2383475

[2026-07-14 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Padel Pilipinas retains Asia Pacific crown

Snippet: PADEL Pilipinas withstood massive pressure on its home court to retain the professional division title in the Asia Pacific Padel Cup (APPC) 2026 recently at Play Padel McKinley West in Taguig City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/sports/padel-pilipinas-retains-asia-pacific-crown/2383589

[2026-07-14 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ryu wins back-to-back majors in Evian

Snippet: ÉVIAN, France — South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran defeated Canadian Brooke Henderson with a birdie on the first play-off hole to win her second women's major this season at the Evian Championship on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/sports/ryu-wins-back-to-back-majors-in-evian/2383580

[2026-07-14 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Comfort Living Philippines bets on innovation as it celebrates 13th year

Snippet: Riding the growing demand for wellness and home improvement products, Comfort Living Philippines is expanding its portfolio of sleep solutions and smart furniture as it celebrates 13 years of serving Filipino households through its online platform.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/comfort-living-philippines-bets-on-innovation-as-it-celebrates-13th-year/2383562

[2026-07-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: One giant leap for the state: how China’s aerospace vision differs from Elon Musk’s

Snippet: Friday’s retrieval of a rocket booster made China the second nation to master the precision recovery of an orbital-class rocket component

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360394/one-giant-leap-state-how-chinas-aerospace-vision-differs-elon-musks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [rocket booster] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: One giant leap for the state: how China’s aerospace vision differs from Elon Musk’s

Snippet: Friday’s retrieval of a rocket booster made China the second nation to master the precision recovery of an orbital-class rocket component

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360394/one-giant-leap-state-how-chinas-aerospace-vision-differs-elon-musks

[2026-07-14 00:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Defense: NBI probe into Sara Duterte threats vs Marcos inconsistent

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/defense-nbi-probe-sara-duterte-threats-marcos-jr-inconsistent-impeachment-trial/

[2026-07-14 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?

Snippet: India bowl out England to win historic Lord's Test by 270 runs

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cgjx3xq6182o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pan Jianwei becomes first Chinese scientist to win the top UN basic science prize

Snippet: Father of quantum recognised for ‘seminal contributions to large-scale secure quantum communications and scalable quantum computation’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3360374/pan-jianwei-becomes-first-chinese-scientist-win-top-un-basic-science-prize?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pan Jianwei becomes first Chinese scientist to win top UN basic science prize

Snippet: Father of quantum recognised for ‘seminal contributions to large-scale secure quantum communications and scalable quantum computation’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3360374/pan-jianwei-becomes-first-chinese-scientist-win-top-un-basic-science-prize

[2026-07-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: NBI found no info on hitman enlisted by Sara Duterte | 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-13-2026/

[2026-07-13 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: CPI, PPI, Retail Sales, Warsh Testifies, China Data, And Earnings Galore

Snippet: As well as two epic World Cup semi-finals before that, and the start of the Open golf it’s a packed week ahead in markets, writes DB's Jim Reid.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/key-events-week-cpi-ppi-retail-sales-warsh-testifies-china-data-and-earnings-galore

[2026-07-13 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chua says VP Duterte’s alleged threat speaks for itself, not merely conditional

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution spokesperson and Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua on Monday argued that Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “speaks for itself” and should not be treated as merely a conditional statement in the grave threat complaint.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/news/national/chua-says-vp-dutertes-alleged-threat-speaks-for-itself-not-merely-conditional/2383433

[2026-07-13 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a Chinese academic claim over Batanes has unsettled the Philippines

Snippet: A symposium in Guangzhou has claimed Batanes ‘constitutes a natural geographical extension of Taiwan’ and therefore belongs to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3360416/why-chinese-academic-claim-over-batanes-has-unsettled-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 23:42 UTC+10:00] [Guangzhou] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a Chinese academic claim over Batanes has unsettled the Philippines

Snippet: A symposium in Guangzhou has claimed Batanes ‘constitutes a natural geographical extension of Taiwan’ and therefore belongs to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3360416/why-chinese-academic-claim-over-batanes-has-unsettled-philippines

[2026-07-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China works on AI safety benchmark as regulators target large model risks

Snippet: State-led initiative addresses AI concerns such as data leaks and hallucinations, as Beijing joins global efforts to enhance oversight of generative models

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360399/china-works-ai-safety-benchmark-regulators-target-large-model-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 23:30 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China works on AI safety benchmark as regulators target large model risks

Snippet: State-led initiative addresses AI concerns such as data leaks and hallucinations, as Beijing joins global efforts to enhance oversight of generative models

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360399/china-works-ai-safety-benchmark-regulators-target-large-model-risks

[2026-07-13 23:27 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A moorland blaze and Jude Bellingham station: photos of the day – Monday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenBandar Abbas, IranThree boys play in the shallow waters of the strait of Hormuz as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the distancePhotograph: Razieh Poudat/APShareView image in fullscreenSeoul, South KoreaWomen use portable fans to cool off at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. South Korea issued its first emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep coolPhotograph: Jade Gao/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenManchester, UKFirefighters

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jul/13/moorland-blaze-jude-bellingham-station-photos-of-the-day-monday

[2026-07-13 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House prosecutors seek Matibag’s testimony ahead of Singapore trip

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors are seeking to have National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago Matibag testify during Tuesday’s impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte before his scheduled trip to Singapore.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/news/national/house-prosecutors-seek-matibags-testimony-ahead-of-singapore-trip/2383417

[2026-07-13 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?

Snippet: Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency since World War II to try to modernise its defence capabilities against spies, foreign interference and other attacks from foreign adversaries.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/what-is-japans-new-intelligence-agency-and-why-is-tokyo-building-it

[2026-07-13 23:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heavy rain to move in Tuesday, but the heat stays

Snippet: Tail end of Typhoon Bavi to soak South Korea, with up to 120mm forecast

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10807517

[2026-07-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s champion ‘Long Mang’ duo to reunite at doubles-only national championships

Snippet: Ma Long, Xu Xin are one of 68 men’s and women’s teams playing in special debut event that brings together almost 400 athletes from 27 areas

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3360413/chinas-champion-long-mang-duo-reunite-doubles-only-national-championships?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Hunan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s champion ‘Long Mang’ duo to reunite at doubles-only national championships

Snippet: Ma Long, Xu Xin are one of 68 men’s and women’s teams playing in special debut event that brings together almost 400 athletes from 27 areas

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3360413/chinas-champion-long-mang-duo-reunite-doubles-only-national-championships

[2026-07-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s new military outsourcing plan: a pragmatic fix or security risk?

Snippet: The island hopes contractors at military academies will free up personnel for combat missions, but critics raise infiltration concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3360409/taiwans-new-military-outsourcing-plan-pragmatic-fix-or-security-risk?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s new military outsourcing plan: a pragmatic fix or security risk?

Snippet: The island hopes contractors at military academies will free up personnel for combat missions, but critics raise infiltration concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3360409/taiwans-new-military-outsourcing-plan-pragmatic-fix-or-security-risk

[2026-07-13 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: China, Russia conclude joint naval drills in Yellow Sea

Snippet: Chinese and Russian ships were seen holding joint naval drills in the Yellow Sea in video published Monday by Russia's Defence Ministry.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/13/china-russia-conclude-joint-naval-drills-in-yellow-sea/

[2026-07-13 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide, Oil Surges As Iran War Returns, Chip Stocks Tumble As Korea, SK Hynix Crash

Snippet: US equity futures are lower on a combination of US/Iran escalation (which is feeding inflationary concerns) and a violent crash in South Korean stocks (which saw SK Hynix plunge by 15% overnight, the most on record, and unironically follows its record ADR launch in the US), which has put Semis and tech under renewed pressure.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-oil-surges-iran-war-returns-chip-stocks-tumble-korea-sk-hynix-crash

[2026-07-13 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hans Sy conferred papal award for commitment to Catholic mission

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Manila has conferred SM prime holdings executive committee chairman Hans Sy the Papal Award Pro Ecclesia at the Layforce Chapel in Makati.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/news/hans-sy-conferred-papal-award-for-commitment-to-catholic-mission/2383364

[2026-07-13 22:29 UTC+10:00] [Women's cricket] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: India complete crushing 270-run win over England in historic women’s Test at Lord’s

Snippet: India 285 & 341-7dec; England 170 & 186 all out

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/13/india-270-run-defeat-england-historic-lords-test-cricket

[2026-07-13 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Philippines is reshaping South China Sea defence, 10 years after Hague ruling

Snippet: Officials and analysts say Manila’s deterrence strategies can now make China ‘at least hesitate’, even though there is still much to be done

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3360410/how-philippines-reshaping-south-china-sea-defence-10-years-after-hague-ruling?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 22:16 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Philippines is reshaping South China Sea defence, 10 years after Hague ruling

Snippet: Officials and analysts say Manila’s deterrence strategies can now make China ‘at least hesitate’, even though there is still much to be done

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3360410/how-philippines-reshaping-south-china-sea-defence-10-years-after-hague-ruling

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

Source: BBC News

Title: India complete historic Test victory

Snippet: Sneh Rana takes the wicket of Sophie Ecclestone to complete India's 270-run victory over England in the historic first women's Test at Lord's.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/czx5v54eqqxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping to attend World AI Conference for first time as China elevates tech push

Snippet: Chinese leader will deliver a keynote address at the Shanghai conference, underscoring Beijing’s focus on AI development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360404/xi-jinping-attend-world-ai-conference-first-time-china-elevates-tech-push?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping to attend World AI Conference for first time as China elevates tech push

Snippet: Chinese leader will deliver a keynote address at the Shanghai conference, underscoring Beijing’s focus on AI development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360404/xi-jinping-attend-world-ai-conference-first-time-china-elevates-tech-push

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai port secures 2nd place in global ranking, overtaking London

Snippet: A core focus for the port, the busiest in the world and China’s shipbuilding centre, is to become a premier international shipping hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360381/shanghai-port-secures-2nd-place-global-ranking-overtaking-london?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai port secures 2nd place in global ranking, overtaking London

Snippet: A core focus for the port, the busiest in the world and China’s shipbuilding centre, is to become a premier international shipping hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360381/shanghai-port-secures-2nd-place-global-ranking-overtaking-london

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What China’s carrier recruitment drive says about PLA Navy’s long-term ambitions

Snippet: Beijing is committed to building a fleet that can operate far from home – even in the face of the growing threat from anti-ship missiles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3360371/what-chinas-carrier-recruitment-drive-says-about-pla-navys-long-term-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [aircraft carrier programme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What China’s carrier recruitment drive says about PLA Navy’s long-term ambitions

Snippet: Beijing is committed to building a fleet that can operate far from home – even in the face of the growing threat from anti-ship missiles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3360371/what-chinas-carrier-recruitment-drive-says-about-pla-navys-long-term-ambitions