[2026-08-05 03:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: LPA off La Union now Tropical Depression Maymay

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-maymay-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-4-2026-11pm/

[2026-08-05 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as regional tensions rise

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan needs to adapt to new methods of warfare like using artificial intelligence and drones that have been deployed in Ukraine and the Middle East and to strengthen its defense industry, the government said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/japan-says-combat-drones-key-to-adapting-to-new-warfare-as-regional-tensions-rise/2398343

[2026-08-05 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US-Japan yen intervention reflects pragmatism behind show of 'friendship'

Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama have both mentioned the use of a repo facility in the coordinated yen intervention. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/us-japan-yen-intervention-reflects-pragmatism-behind-show-of-friendship

[2026-08-05 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan weighs use of Palantir, Anduril AI systems for defense forces

Snippet: Japan is looking to speed up decision-making while integrating operations, considering options that include using multiple U.S.-made AI systems overseen by a domestic one. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kyodo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-weighs-use-of-palantir-anduril-ai-systems-for-defense-forces

[2026-08-05 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘The Odyssey’ Seoul premiere red carpet: Charlize Theron, Matt Damon and more

Snippet: South Korea pulled out all the stops for “The Odyssey” premiere at Yeongdeungpo Times Square in Seoul on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/04/photos/the-odyssey-seoul-premiere-red-carpet-charlize-theron-matt-damon-and-more/

[2026-08-05 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EEUU cerrará 5 consulados pequeños en África, Asia y el hemisferio occidental

Snippet: El sello del Departamento de Estado se ve en el atril de la sala de prensa del departamento en Washington, 31 de enero de 2022. (Mandel Ngan, Pool vía AP, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-embajadas-consulados-venezuela-canada-545e0eccd53e47a55c39a6617c5cb77e

[2026-08-05 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech

Snippet: India has denied any role in organising a virtual speech by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to mark the second anniversary of the uprising that ousted her.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/india-denies-involvement-in-ex-bangladesh-pm-hasinas-planned-speech

[2026-08-05 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Toyota's earnings increasingly tied to US market, Trump policy swings

Snippet: Toyota Motor increased its U.S. sales volume for the April-June quarter while GM and Ford declined. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/toyota-s-earnings-increasingly-tied-to-us-market-trump-policy-swings

[2026-08-05 02:17 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 .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 5 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-08-05

[2026-08-05 02:17 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 Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 5 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-08-05

[2026-08-05 02:17 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 CrosswordWednesday, 5 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-08-05

[2026-08-05 02:17 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 SearchWednesday, 5 Augustloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-08-05

[2026-08-05 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan sees ‘urgent’ need to boost military

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan needs to boost its military with a “sense of urgency and crisis,” its defense chief said on Tuesday, as a new government assessment again highlighted growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/asia-oceania/japan-sees-urgent-need-to-boost-military/2398077

[2026-08-05 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: What goes up must come down

Snippet: AS we wrote in an editorial last week, the announcement of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27 that the Philippines would pursue the establishment of a space launch facility, is a pleasantly surprising ambition, and one that could pay huge dividends to the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/opinion/editorial/what-goes-up-must-come-down/2398188

[2026-08-05 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Heavy rains trigger deadly floods, mudslides in Sri Lanka

Snippet: COLOMBO — Sri Lanka closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions on Tuesday as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left at least five people dead and three wounded, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/asia-oceania/heavy-rains-trigger-deadly-floods-mudslides-in-sri-lanka/2398057

[2026-08-05 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH Blu Girls eye Asian Games podium

Snippet: THE Philippine women’s national softball team is shifting its focus to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after a solid fifth-place finish in Group B of the 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/sports/ph-blu-girls-eye-asian-games-podium/2397785

[2026-08-05 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Heat wave divides rich, poor of upmarket Seoul

Snippet: SEOUL — In Seoul’s affluent district of Gangnam, a severe heat wave has changed the currency of cool: access to air conditioning now defines the line between the haves and have-nots.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/asia-oceania/heat-wave-divides-rich-poor-of-upmarket-seoul/2398055

[2026-08-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Two hands: One steady, the other helping

Snippet: FINANCIAL markets have an unfortunate habit of rewarding drama. A surprise interest rate cut sends traders into a frenzy. A collapsing currency dominates headlines. Yet, some of the most consequential developments are the ones that barely register beyond the business pages. The United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to once again leave interest rates unchanged, coupled with the US Treasury’s rare move to join Japan in supporting the yen, falls squarely into that category.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/opinion/columns/two-hands-one-steady-the-other-helping/2398183

[2026-08-05 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: August 5 and the unfinished quest for peace in Kashmir

Snippet: ON Aug. 5, 2019, India revoked the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and divided the territory into two Union Territories without the consent of the Kashmiri people. These actions were followed by a strict security lockdown, the detention of political leaders and a communications blackout.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/opinion/columns/august-5-and-the-unfinished-quest-for-peace-in-kashmir/2398164

[2026-08-05 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Suspected heat stroke kills three lions at Tokyo zoo

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/asia-oceania/suspected-heat-stroke-kills-three-lions-at-tokyo-zoo/2398058

[2026-08-05 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Death penalty for enforced disappearances proposed

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/asia-oceania/death-penalty-for-enforced-disappearances-proposed/2398059

[2026-08-05 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH wants FTA with Canada signed this year

Snippet: THE Philippines hopes to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Canada within the year, Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/the-sunday-times/ph-wants-fta-with-canada-signed-this-year/2398549

[2026-08-05 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NLEX downs TNT, stretches streak to 6

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — NLEX stretched its perfect winning start at six after holding off TNT, 88-83 in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup match on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/sports/nlex-downs-tnt-stretches-streak-to-6/2398289

[2026-08-05 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Eneos eyes $6bn in global investments after Chevron deal

Snippet: Eneos plans to leverage recent acquisitions in Southeast Asia to play a major role in a government energy cooperation plan. (Nikkei photo montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-s-eneos-eyes-6bn-in-global-investments-after-chevron-deal

[2026-08-05 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Air India flight plummets 300 feet mid-air, injuring 14

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/world-news/air-india-flight-plummets-300-feet-mid-air-injuring-14/

[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: VIP, APP, PPT: Are English abbreviations harming China’s cultural confidence?

Snippet: Commentators worry that loanwords are becoming too common, especially for new tech, leaving no space for Chinese to grow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362958/vip-app-ppt-are-english-abbreviations-harming-chinas-cultural-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [State Language Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: VIP, APP, PPT: Are English abbreviations harming China’s cultural confidence?

Snippet: Commentators worry that loanwords are becoming too common, especially for new tech, leaving no space for Chinese to grow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362958/vip-app-ppt-are-english-abbreviations-harming-chinas-cultural-confidence

[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Games] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘He’s tiny, dumpy and funny – so his BMX tricks are hilarious’: Tanuki: Pon’s Summer, an adorable slice-of-life adventure

Snippet: Denkiworks’ debut lets players pull off tricks and pull pints in a stunning, Japan-inspired setting

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/04/tanuki-pons-summer-bmx-adventure-japan

[2026-08-05 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Baby killer': IDF reservist attacked by antisemitic Spanish tourist in Philippines

Snippet: An Israeli tourist and military reservist was harassed and physically attacked at a café on Siargao Island in the Philippines on Monday, according to the Diaspora Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904565

[2026-08-05 00:41 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-lee-heatwave-national-disaster-august-4-2026/

[2026-08-05 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves

Snippet: The recent cyber breach at Indian Apple supplier Tata Electronics has become propaganda gold for Beijing, as leaders vie to keep international companies locked into China's supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/china-apple-india-tata-electronics.html

[2026-08-05 00:24 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec lists new areas of concern for BARMM polls

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — One area in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was newly tagged under the Red category, while two others were downgraded from Red to other categories ahead of the first parliamentary elections, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/483439/comelec-lists-new-areas-of-concern-for-barmm-polls/

[2026-08-05 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Globally Popular Anime Hazbin Hotel Event Makes Its Debut in South Korea

Snippet: New items added to the lineup following high demand

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/world/the-globally-popular-anime-hazbin-hotel-event-makes-its-debut-in-south-korea/2398235

[2026-08-05 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bessent cites volatility in Korean won while stressing stable yen's importance

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday the South Korean won has experienced "excess volatility," as he underscored the importance of a stable yen for the "entire region" following a recent intervention by the United States and Japan to boost the Japanese currency.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260804009400315

[2026-08-05 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: New Manchester City coach seeking daily improvement during S. Korea trip

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- New Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca said Tuesday he would like to see his Premier League club get "better and better" during their two-match trip to Seoul this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260804009300315

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Taiwan is preparing for a PLA sea blockade in its biggest war games

Snippet: Taipei to move weapons production, prepare for internet outages and adopt US ‘back briefs’ during Han Kuang drills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362965/how-taiwan-preparing-pla-sea-blockade-its-biggest-war-games?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Tamsui River] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Taiwan is preparing for a PLA sea blockade in its biggest war games

Snippet: Taipei to move weapons production, prepare for internet outages and adopt US ‘back briefs’ during Han Kuang drills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362965/how-taiwan-preparing-pla-sea-blockade-its-biggest-war-games

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

Snippet: From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362614/cuban-spy-base-allegations-new-trump-tariffs-7-latin-america-relations-reads?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Latin American] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

Snippet: From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362614/cuban-spy-base-allegations-new-trump-tariffs-7-latin-america-relations-reads

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Saudi nuclear doubt, Boko Haram’s AI terrorism: 7 global relations reads

Snippet: From US arms promises to EU sanctions and USMCA troubles, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362444/us-saudi-nuclear-doubt-boko-harams-ai-terrorism-7-global-relations-reads?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Saudi nuclear doubt, Boko Haram’s AI terrorism: 7 global relations reads

Snippet: From US arms promises to EU sanctions and USMCA troubles, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362444/us-saudi-nuclear-doubt-boko-harams-ai-terrorism-7-global-relations-reads

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Kapunan calls VP Sara’s confidential funds a ‘scam’ | 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/august-4-2026/

[2026-08-04 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korean students detained for allegedly breaking into US military base

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — A group of eight South Korean students were detained Tuesday for allegedly breaking into a United States air base while shouting anti-U.S. slogans, South Korean authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/world/south-korean-students-detained-for-allegedly-breaking-into-us-military-base/2398184

[2026-08-04 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US imports more Asian goods during first half amid tariff uncertainty

Snippet: Trump last month imposed tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners after a flat 10% levy on all imports expired on July 24. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/us-imports-more-asian-goods-during-first-half-amid-tariff-uncertainty

[2026-08-04 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expect

Snippet: Typhoon Dolphin is heading westwards across the Pacific Ocean towards Japan, and residents of Okinawa Island have been urged to prepare for severe weather before its expected landfall this week.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/typhoon-dolphin-hurtles-towards-japan-tracker-updates-and-what-to-expect

[2026-08-04 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bayern Munich defeat Jeju SK FC in preseason match in S. Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The German football giants Bayern Munich defeated the K League 1 club Jeju SK FC 2-1 in an entertaining preseason match in South Korea on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260804009000315

[2026-08-04 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: San Juan rebounds with rout of Negros in MPBL

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The San Juan Knights hit high gear in the second half and proceeded to rout the Negros Hacienderos, 120-96, on Tuesday and rebound in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) at the Ynares Center Montalban in Rizal Province.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/sports/san-juan-rebounds-with-rout-of-negros-in-mpbl/2398080

[2026-08-04 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PBA: Titan Ultra survives gritty Macau

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Titan Ultra led by as many as 29 points but had to hold off Macau’s blazing second half rally to pull off a 132-128 payback win in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/sports/pba-titan-ultra-survives-gritty-macau/2398079

[2026-08-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is tech the main battleground as EU and US drift apart? One Chinese prediction says so

Snippet: Washington’s fury over a US$1 billion fine for Google was cited as the latest sign of a ‘profound shift’ in the nature of the relationship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362926/tech-main-battleground-eu-and-us-drift-apart-one-chinese-prediction-says-so?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is tech the main battleground as EU and US drift apart? One Chinese prediction says so

Snippet: Washington’s fury over a US$1 billion fine for Google was cited as the latest sign of a ‘profound shift’ in the nature of the relationship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362926/tech-main-battleground-eu-and-us-drift-apart-one-chinese-prediction-says-so