[2026-07-12 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Western Europe is sleepwalking toward civilizational suicide

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642911-western-europe-civilizational-suicide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-12 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Western Europe is sleepwalking toward civilizational suicide

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642911-western-europe-civilizational-suicide/

[2026-07-12 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, Myanmar envoy tells Asean

Snippet: Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, ⁠recently commuted by one-third, on a series of charges that her allies said were fabricated to keep her out ‌of politics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3360286/aung-san-suu-kyi-will-be-looked-after-myanmar-envoy-tells-asean?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 22:39 UTC+10:00] [Sihasak Phuangketkeow] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, Myanmar envoy tells Asean

Snippet: Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, ⁠recently commuted by one-third, on a series of charges that her allies said were fabricated to keep her out ‌of politics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3360286/aung-san-suu-kyi-will-be-looked-after-myanmar-envoy-tells-asean

[2026-07-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: For a China on the rise, soft power is vital

Snippet: With trusted businesses, more openness, creative culture and inspiring sporting successes, China is building a foundation for influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3360029/china-rise-soft-power-vital?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: For a China on the rise, soft power is vital

Snippet: With trusted businesses, more openness, creative culture and inspiring sporting successes, China is building a foundation for influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3360029/china-rise-soft-power-vital

[2026-07-12 22:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global IP productions fuel record growth in Korea's theater market

Snippet: Theater ticket sales in Korea surpassed 70 billion won in the first half of the year for the first time, driven by the success of big-budget productions based on global intellectual property.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10806146

[2026-07-12 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Typhoon Bavi weakens as it reaches China after two million people evacuated

Snippet: Tropical Storm Bavi has slammed into eastern China and, despite weakening from a typhoon, has brought heavy rain and violent winds after authorities evacuated nearly two million people.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/12/typhoon-bavi-weakens-to-tropical-storm-as-it-slams-into-eastern-china

[2026-07-12 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson wants impeachment threshold issue settled by Supreme Court

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Panfilo Lacson expressed hope that the issue of the voting threshold required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte would be settled before the impeachment trial concludes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/news/lacson-wants-impeachment-threshold-issue-settled-by-supreme-court/2382922

[2026-07-12 22:01 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: South Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor

Snippet: Seoul – South Korea asked North Korea on Sunday to help search for and return a missing navy sailor believed to have drifted across the de facto inter-Korean maritime border.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/12/asia-pacific/south-korea-north-missing-sailor/

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese state-owned firms set up semiconductor funds amid calls for ‘patient’ capital

Snippet: China Life is set to form a US$737 million yuan fund for semiconductor investment, as Beijing calls for longer-term investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360269/chinese-state-owned-firms-set-semiconductor-funds-amid-calls-patient-capital?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [China Life Insurance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese state-owned firms set up semiconductor funds amid calls for ‘patient’ capital

Snippet: China Life is set to form a US$737 million yuan fund for semiconductor investment, as Beijing calls for longer-term investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360269/chinese-state-owned-firms-set-semiconductor-funds-amid-calls-patient-capital

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Food] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How to make the perfect Uyghur lamb skewers – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect …

Snippet: Wildly popular across China, these addictively fiery street food snacks spiced with cumin and chilli are yours for the making

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jul/12/how-to-make-the-perfect-uyghur-lamb-skewers-recipe-felicity-cloake

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China’s lunar laser tower bring Nikola Tesla’s free energy dream to life?

Snippet: Chinese scientists show how wireless electricity may become reality on the moon, with laser network to beam solar energy into dark craters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3359998/could-chinas-lunar-laser-tower-bring-nikola-teslas-free-energy-dream-life?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Mechanism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China’s lunar laser tower bring Nikola Tesla’s free energy dream to life?

Snippet: Chinese scientists show how wireless electricity may become reality on the moon, with laser network to beam solar energy into dark craters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3359998/could-chinas-lunar-laser-tower-bring-nikola-teslas-free-energy-dream-life

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FAST FACTS: What is a school counselor associate?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-school-counselor-associate-department-education/

[2026-07-12 21:59 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Pampanga’s weekend pop-up markets are one big food crawl

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/pampanga-weekend-pop-up-markets-one-big-food-crawl/

[2026-07-12 21:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Life Esports wins 2026 MSI title after marathon five-game final

Snippet: South Korean team outlasts China's Bilibili Gaming in a six-and-a-half-hour championship match before a sold-out crowd in Daejeon

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10806145

[2026-07-12 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe strengthens multi-layered defenses to protect customers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe has implemented measures to boost its defense against digital scams to protect its millions of customers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/news/globe-strengthens-multi-layered-defenses-to-protect-customers/2382913

[2026-07-12 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: El tifón Bavi se debilita, pero aún trae fuertes vientos y lluvia a China

Snippet: Fuertes olas chocan contra la costa antes de la llegada del tifón Bavi en Wenling en la provincia oriental china de Zhejiang, el viernes 10 de julio de 2026. (Chinatopix Via AP) CHINA NO

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asia-tormentas-china-bavi-tifon-inundaciones-a9d544003829c54f46b25888ac06c7a7

[2026-07-12 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can Hong Kong age well?

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHow can Hong Kong age well?With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next generation of retirees can meet the challenges of ageing while maintaining health and quality of life. Updated: 12 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are 50% of Hong Kong’s elderly socially isolated – and what can help?While elderly loneliness can be as harmful as heavy smoking, experts point to community solutions to tackle growing health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3359595/how-can-hong-kong-age-well?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can Hong Kong age well?

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHow can Hong Kong age well?With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next generation of retirees can meet the challenges of ageing while maintaining health and quality of life. Updated: 12 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are 50% of Hong Kong’s elderly socially isolated – and what can help?While elderly loneliness can be as harmful as heavy smoking, experts point to community solutions to tackle growing health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3359595/how-can-hong-kong-age-well

[2026-07-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Five Guys to open in Beijing as more US chains hunger for success in China

Snippet: Unlike earlier brands that relied on management by overseas headquarters, US firms now favour franchising, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3360268/five-guys-open-beijing-more-us-chains-hunger-success-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Popeyes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Five Guys to open in Beijing as more US chains hunger for success in China

Snippet: Unlike earlier brands that relied on management by overseas headquarters, US firms now favour franchising, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3360268/five-guys-open-beijing-more-us-chains-hunger-success-china

[2026-07-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns

Snippet: Broad trough of low pressure affecting central South China Sea expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the city on Tuesday and Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3360282/brace-heavy-rain-and-squally-thunderstorms-hong-kong-observatory-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns

Snippet: Broad trough of low pressure affecting central South China Sea expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the city on Tuesday and Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3360282/brace-heavy-rain-and-squally-thunderstorms-hong-kong-observatory-warns

[2026-07-12 20:50 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: SBMA chief hails West PH Sea arbitral ruling as ‘beacon of hope’

Snippet: SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — The Philippines’ 2016 arbitral victory in the West Philippine Sea remains “a beacon of hope” that strengthens the nation’s resolve to defend its sovereign rights and maritime interests for future generations, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chair and administrator, Eduardo Jose Aliño, said on Sunday (July 12) as the country marked the ruling’s 10th anniversary.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/480387/sbma-chief-hails-west-ph-sea-arbitral-ruling-as-beacon-of-hope/

[2026-07-12 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Dog rescued from Ben Nevis suspected to have eaten discarded cannabis

Snippet: Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed on the trail half way up Ben Nevis

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn940xd1g1zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-12 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Youthful Arca conquers Ozamiz chess tournament

Snippet: OZAMIZ CITY, Philippines — Time and again, youthful International Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca has strongly reinforced the notion that the country's next grandmaster will come from the beautiful island of Mindanao.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/regions/youthful-arca-conquers-ozamiz-chess-tournament/2382904

[2026-07-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s ethnic unity law marks shift in policy towards assimilation

Snippet: The law has been criticised by the EU and US, but Beijing says it is designed to build a sense of ‘national community’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3360274/why-chinas-ethnic-unity-law-marks-shift-policy-towards-assimilation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Chen Shanshan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s ethnic unity law marks shift in policy towards assimilation

Snippet: The law has been criticised by the EU and US, but Beijing says it is designed to build a sense of ‘national community’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3360274/why-chinas-ethnic-unity-law-marks-shift-policy-towards-assimilation

[2026-07-12 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase

Snippet: Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3360279/south-korea-under-emergency-advisory-heatwave-days-increase?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 19:54 UTC+10:00] [Korea Meteorological Administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase

Snippet: Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3360279/south-korea-under-emergency-advisory-heatwave-days-increase

[2026-07-12 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines unveils inaugural SEA Plus Youth Games

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games (SEAPYG) was officially launched in compellingly elaborate day-long activities last Saturday—a fitting ceremony for a first-of-its-kind multi-sport competition that benefits not only the country’s young athletes, but also those of the region and Asia as well.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/sports/philippines-unveils-inaugural-sea-plus-youth-games/2382896

[2026-07-12 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: England T20 series whitewash danger signs for India as major tournament cycle moves outside Asia | The National

Snippet: India's first major international assignment after their T20 World Cup victory at home earlier in the year turned out to be an unmitigated disaster as England thrashed them 4-0 and also grabbed the World No 1 ranking from the title holders.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/07/12/england-t20-series-whitewash-danger-signs-for-india-as-major-tournament-cycle-moves-outside-asia/

[2026-07-12 19:14 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

Snippet: Seoul – South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/12/south-korea-heat-wave-warning-system/

[2026-07-12 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea tribunal on ruling’s 10th anniversary

Snippet: Ambassador to Philippines denounces Hague decision as ‘thoroughly illegal’ and warns it continues to harm ties with Manila

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360275/beijing-renews-attacks-landmark-south-china-sea-tribunal-rulings-10th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Hague tribunal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea tribunal on ruling’s 10th anniversary

Snippet: Ambassador to Philippines denounces Hague decision as ‘thoroughly illegal’ and warns it continues to harm ties with Manila

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360275/beijing-renews-attacks-landmark-south-china-sea-tribunal-rulings-10th-anniversary

[2026-07-12 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How 2026 NAST PHL awardees steer national devt amid research challenges

Snippet: DESPITE challenging encounters along the pursuit of research in the country, the 2026 National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) awardees laid out how their expertise and grit in their respective fields continue to shape national development during the #PilipiNAST Kapehan, Quezon City, on July 1, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/tmt-newswire/how-2026-nast-phl-awardees-steer-national-devt-amid-research-challenges/2382870

[2026-07-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: India condemns Iranian attack on ship off Oman coast | The National

Snippet: The Indian government on Sunday criticised an Iranian strike on a ship off the Omani coast.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/12/india-condemns-iranian-attack-on-ship-off-oman-coast/

[2026-07-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: India condemns Iranian attack on ship off Oman coast | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/07/12/india-condemns-iranian-attack-on-ship-off-oman-coast/

[2026-07-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Markets, not politics, will make China’s yuan a global currency

Snippet: Until authorities can reduce costs and allay the market’s concerns, yuan internationalisation will be stronger on paper than balance sheets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3359840/markets-not-politics-will-make-chinas-yuan-global-currency?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Eddie Yue] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Markets, not politics, will make China’s yuan a global currency

Snippet: Until authorities can reduce costs and allay the market’s concerns, yuan internationalisation will be stronger on paper than balance sheets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3359840/markets-not-politics-will-make-chinas-yuan-global-currency

[2026-07-12 18:25 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Marcos urged to issue executive order declaring July 12 WPS ‘victory day’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Different stakeholders are calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to issue an executive order (EO) declaring every July 12 the “National West Philippine Sea Victory Day.”

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/480378/marcos-urged-to-issue-executive-order-declaring-july-12-wps-victory-day/

[2026-07-12 18:03 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japanese manga publisher to enter Indian market

Snippet: Kodansha, the publisher of popular Japanese manga titles including “Attack on Titan” and “Blue Lock,” plans to enter the Indian market, which has a population of 1.4 billion.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/12/companies/kodansha-manga-india-market/

[2026-07-12 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 14 países y la UE reafirman un fallo de 2016 que invalida reclamaciones territoriales de China

Snippet: En esta imagen tomada de un video proporcionado or las Fuerzas Armadas de Filipinas, un barco guardacostas chino utiliza un cañón de agua contra el barco de avituallamiento filipino Unaizah May 4 cuando se acercaba al banco de arena Second Thomas, también conocido como Ayungin, en el disputado mar de China Meridional, el 23 de marzo de 2024.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/filipinas-china-disputa-territorial-fallo-mar-meridional-deda1c75d51d95fbe0713a3b22c7ccf4

[2026-07-12 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip in China, sparking safety concerns

Snippet: Mandopop star falls after stumbling over harness, shattering cartilage of left ear, but continues performance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3360256/singer-leehom-wang-gets-39-stitches-after-stage-cable-trip-china-sparking-safety-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 18:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip in China, sparking safety concerns

Snippet: Mandopop star falls after stumbling over harness, shattering cartilage of left ear, but continues performance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3360256/singer-leehom-wang-gets-39-stitches-after-stage-cable-trip-china-sparking-safety-concerns

[2026-07-12 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom

Snippet: By backing local production and infrastructure, Chinese firms are driving a shift to clean energy in Africa’s two-wheeler market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360221/how-chinese-investors-are-supercharging-africas-multibillion-dollar-e-bike-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 18:00 UTC+10:00] [battery-swapping network] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom

Snippet: By backing local production and infrastructure, Chinese firms are driving a shift to clean energy in Africa’s two-wheeler market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360221/how-chinese-investors-are-supercharging-africas-multibillion-dollar-e-bike-boom