[2026-06-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-China military dog handler offers low-cost pet treatments has 5 million online followers

Snippet: Animal lovers travel from afar to avail themselves of ‘Miracle Doctor’s’ services who says his techniques give ‘fur babies’ chance of survival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357256/ex-china-military-dog-handler-offers-low-cost-pet-treatments-has-5-million-online-followers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags — in photos

Snippet: South Korean fans react ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/soccer-world-cup-fans-flags-1d86f9b4c972d1537f88f906b56d49d3

[2026-06-17 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Over 1,100 foreigners granted ‘anti-woke’ Russian visas last year

Snippet: Germans, French and Americans top the list of recipients, according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3357436/over-1100-foreigners-granted-anti-woke-russian-visas-last-year?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:46 UTC+10:00] [Vladimir Putin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Over 1,100 foreigners granted ‘anti-woke’ Russian visas last year

Snippet: Germans, French and Americans top the list of recipients, according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3357436/over-1100-foreigners-granted-anti-woke-russian-visas-last-year

[2026-06-17 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kenya accused of deporting Taiwanese conference delegates on China's behalf

Snippet: Fish swim near coral on the ocean bed near Shimoni, Kenya, June 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kenya-taiwan-china-diplomacy-oceans-conference-8979cda8bd5c31d27e81dc643f6b298e

[2026-06-17 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Philippine Senate leadership standoff ends with Duterte ally's removal

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A leadership standoff in the Philippine Senate ended Wednesday with the removal of an ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte as leader of the chamber, which will soon start the impeachment trial of his daughter, incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-senate-gatchalian-cayetano-sara-duterte-9009564039b51b54e0dc6b8e30d0139d

[2026-06-17 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investment key to Uzbekistan progress, says ex-China boss Cannavaro ahead of World Cup debut

Snippet: Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro leaves comparisons with old employers unsaid ahead of game against Colombia in Mexico City

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3357402/investment-key-uzbekistan-progress-says-ex-china-boss-cannavaro-ahead-world-cup-debut?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:31 UTC+10:00] [Senegal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investment key to Uzbekistan progress, says ex-China boss Cannavaro ahead of World Cup debut

Snippet: Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro leaves comparisons with old employers unsaid ahead of game against Colombia in Mexico City

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3357402/investment-key-uzbekistan-progress-says-ex-china-boss-cannavaro-ahead-world-cup-debut

[2026-06-17 19:29 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: South Korea to ease civilian curbs along border with North Korea

Snippet: Seoul – Civilians in South Korea will be able to get several kilometers nearer North Korea under new rules broadening public access to the highly militarized border zone, Seoul’s defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/asia-pacific/south-korea-civilian-curbs-border/

[2026-06-17 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top PLA graft-buster urges more loyalty, ‘political rectification’ as training ends

Snippet: Vice-chairman of China’s top military decision-making body says first-of-its-kind course sharpened officers’ ideological transformation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357426/top-pla-graft-buster-urges-more-loyalty-political-rectification-training-ends?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:23 UTC+10:00] [Marxism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top PLA graft-buster urges more loyalty, ‘political rectification’ as training ends

Snippet: Vice-chairman of China’s top military decision-making body says first-of-its-kind course sharpened officers’ ideological transformation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357426/top-pla-graft-buster-urges-more-loyalty-political-rectification-training-ends

[2026-06-17 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Atasha Muhlach to star as Annie Batungbakal in new musical

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actress and host Atasha Muhlach will take on her first major theater leading role as Annie Batungbakal in "Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical," set to open in September 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/atasha-muhlach-to-star-as-annie-batungbakal-in-new-musical/2367281

[2026-06-17 19:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BYD to launch first plug-in hybrid in Korea later this month

Snippet: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in South Korea later this month, broadening its lineup beyond battery-powered vehicles as it enters the country's hybrid market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774209

[2026-06-17 19:17 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Indonesia’s nickel nationalism falters in the face of China’s tech

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/indonesias-nickel-nationalism-falters-in-the-face-of-chinas-tech/

[2026-06-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC China pioneers cross-border fund services for mainland investors

Snippet: Despite the cross-border trading crackdown, analysts say Beijing will continue to allow investment in overseas markets via legal channels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3357411/hsbc-china-pioneers-cross-border-fund-services-mainland-investors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Futu Securities International] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC China pioneers cross-border fund services for mainland investors

Snippet: Despite the cross-border trading crackdown, analysts say Beijing will continue to allow investment in overseas markets via legal channels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3357411/hsbc-china-pioneers-cross-border-fund-services-mainland-investors

[2026-06-17 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In cyberfriendly Asia, online crime dominates underworld: Interpol survey

Snippet: Of the 18 Asian Interpol members that responded to the survey, more than half reported that cybercrime made up 30 per cent of all offences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3357422/cyberfriendly-asia-online-crime-dominates-underworld-interpol-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:09 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In cyberfriendly Asia, online crime dominates underworld: Interpol survey

Snippet: Of the 18 Asian Interpol members that responded to the survey, more than half reported that cybercrime made up 30 per cent of all offences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3357422/cyberfriendly-asia-online-crime-dominates-underworld-interpol-survey

[2026-06-17 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Copper exports blocked by protesters at Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi

Snippet: A crane hovers above the site of a new shaft under construction at the Oyu Tolgoi mine site in Khanbogd village, Umnugobi province, Mongolia, Nov. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Ganbat Namjilsangarav, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mongolia-china-tinto-copper-mine-protest-tolgoi-f7c438c2666d8c52a0015533630302ad

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Ukraine-Russia drone war turns UGVs into medevac lifeline

Snippet: A soldier with leg injuries climbs onto a UGV in May, in eastern Ukraine. (Courtesy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/ukraine-war/ukraine-russia-drone-war-turns-ugvs-into-medevac-lifeline

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

Snippet: ‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357417/china-vows-new-legal-shield-could-counter-us-sanctions-and-protect-finance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

Snippet: ‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357417/china-vows-new-legal-shield-could-counter-us-sanctions-and-protect-finance

[2026-06-17 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos arrives in Kazan for Asean-Russia meet

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Kazan, Russia on Wednesday for a two-day working visit.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/marcos-arrives-in-kazan-for-asean-russia-meet/2367280

[2026-06-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 2 Koreas, not external actors, should lead peninsular issues: unification minister

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday that South and North Korea, not outside powers, should lead in resolving security issues on the Korean Peninsula.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617008900315

[2026-06-17 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Rene Baterbonia's mom: Public support gives me strength to stand strong for my 6 other children

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rovelyn Baterbonia said the public support their family is getting following the death of her late son Rene Clert (also known as "Bobet"), is giving her the strength to stand strong for her six other children.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/rene-baterbonias-mom-public-support-gives-me-strength-to-stand-strong-for-my-6-other-children/2367264

[2026-06-17 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Tarriela challenges China: Release Panatag Shoal research mission data

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday challenged China to publicly release the data gathered during what Beijing described as a completed scientific research mission at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, saying such information should be shared if the work was truly intended to benefit environmental conservation.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/477977/tarriela-challenges-china-to-release-data-from-panatag-shoal-research-mission/

[2026-06-17 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabia signs construction, smart-city deals with Chinese firms as cooperation grows

Snippet: Urban development deals with partners including Huawei and ByteDance underscore growing cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357393/saudi-arabia-signs-construction-smart-city-deals-chinese-firms-cooperation-grows?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 18:30 UTC+10:00] [NHC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabia signs construction, smart-city deals with Chinese firms as cooperation grows

Snippet: Urban development deals with partners including Huawei and ByteDance underscore growing cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357393/saudi-arabia-signs-construction-smart-city-deals-chinese-firms-cooperation-grows

[2026-06-17 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Geopolitics is complicating the green transition – and China’s moment

Snippet: Governments want to transition to cleaner energy but also cut strategic reliance on China. Balancing these goals will be tricky

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356958/geopolitics-complicating-green-transition-and-chinas-moment?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Geopolitics is complicating the green transition – and China’s moment

Snippet: Governments want to transition to cleaner energy but also cut strategic reliance on China. Balancing these goals will be tricky

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356958/geopolitics-complicating-green-transition-and-chinas-moment

[2026-06-17 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo students deaths ‘no accident’ — CIDG

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The deaths of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora in June was “not an accident,” the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Wednesday, even as the school's coaches dismissed allegations of homicide and hazing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/ateneo-students-deaths-no-accident-cidg/2367278

[2026-06-17 18:21 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

Snippet: Seoul – South ​Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to take the ‌lead in seeking ‌a peaceful resolution of tensions with North Korea during a brief ​exchange at the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday, Lee’s office said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/asia-pacific/politics/south-korea-lee-trump-north-korea/

[2026-06-17 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Space computing: what is it, why move computing into orbit and where does China stand? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Driven by AI’s massive power demands and satellite bandwidth limits, tech giants and superpowers are moving data centres into orbit.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/technology/3357408/space-computing-what-it-why-move-computing-orbit-and-where-does-china-stand

[2026-06-17 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The Jerusalem Post is proud to announce its first ever Asia-Pacific Summit, taking place in Sydney

Snippet: The Jerusalem Post Group's Asia-Pacific Summit will serve as a flagship international event, hosted in Sydney, Australia - a key regional hub connecting countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The summit is expected to bring together representatives from India, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other countries throughout the region. The event will convene senior business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, philanthropists, community leaders, and innovators from Australia, Israel, and the broader Asia-Pacific region for a high-level gathering focused on strengthening economic, strategic, and

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/conferences/article-899663

[2026-06-17 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 5 senior military officials, 85 Foreign Affairs execs get promotions as Senate ends squabble

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday approved the promotion of five senior military officials and 85 foreign affairs officers whose confirmations were delayed due to the Senate power struggle.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/5-senior-military-officials-85-foreign-affairs-execs-get-promotions-as-senate-ends-squabble/2367304

[2026-06-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US serves up clinical rout of Dominican Republic in VNL at Philsports

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —A rejigged US squad came up with a clinical performance to start the Pasig City leg of the Volleyball Nations League, blasting past the Dominican Republic, 25-20, 25-19, 25-12, on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/us-serves-up-clinical-rout-of-dominican-republic-in-vnl-at-philsports/2367248

[2026-06-17 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China pushes for AI safety as G7 summit wraps up without Beijing

Snippet: BEIJING — Senior Chinese officials on Wednesday stressed Beijing's plans to share artificial intelligence globally and safely, the latest sign of how the U.S. and China are promoting different approaches to the tech.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/china-pushes-for-ai-safety-as-g7-summit-wraps-up-without-beijing.html

[2026-06-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Afghanistan wins the toss and bowls against India in the second one-day cricket match

Snippet: LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss Wednesday and decided to bowl against India in the second one-day cricket international.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-afghanistan-cricket-odi-5678d981f465e3664a9e71b5859a93b0

[2026-06-17 17:59 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tab Baldwin now under immigration lookout

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/tab-baldwin-ateneo-coach-immigration-lookout-order/

[2026-06-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could AI algorithms hold China’s solution for global narrative on Tibet?

Snippet: More than 300 media professionals, government officials and academics attend international communication-focused conference in Lhasa

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357395/could-ai-algorithms-hold-chinas-solution-global-narrative-tibet?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [China International Communications Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could AI algorithms hold China’s solution for global narrative on Tibet?

Snippet: More than 300 media professionals, government officials and academics attend international communication-focused conference in Lhasa

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357395/could-ai-algorithms-hold-chinas-solution-global-narrative-tibet

[2026-06-17 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Costly Malaysia-Thailand seafood stand-off nears an end

Snippet: Talks are advancing on resolving the dispute, but every day of delay is costing thousands of Thai shrimp farmers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357404/costly-malaysia-thailand-seafood-stand-nears-end?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 17:49 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Costly Malaysia-Thailand seafood stand-off nears an end

Snippet: Talks are advancing on resolving the dispute, but every day of delay is costing thousands of Thai shrimp farmers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357404/costly-malaysia-thailand-seafood-stand-nears-end

[2026-06-17 17:48 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The oil crisis, broken roads, and a resettled Aeta community’s future

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/oil-crisis-broken-roads-resettled-aeta-community-future/

[2026-06-17 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe announces Mynt, shareholders approve IPO listing

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. on Wednesday announced that Mynt Inc., the technology behind GCash, is planning to move forward with its Initial Public Offering (IPO) listing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/business/globe-announces-mynt-shareholders-approve-ipo-listing/2367239

[2026-06-17 17:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Posco boosts green steel, chip supply chain

Snippet: Steelmaker completes Korea's largest electric arc furnace, launches rare gas plant

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774119

[2026-06-17 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations

Snippet: Japan's competition watchdog has raided some of the country's biggest ice cream makers for allegedly forming a cartel to raise the price of their products.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ly0k88e61o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-17 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo athletics office says it wasn't informed about Aurora team-building activity

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University Office of College Athletics (OCA) said in the university town hall Tuesday that it wasn't informed about the men's basketball team's team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora last week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/ateneo-athletics-office-says-it-wasnt-informed-about-aurora-team-building-activity/2367238

[2026-06-17 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China securities regulator warns against speculating on 'tech hype' and using AI for stock picking

Snippet: China will crack down on technology themes designed to boost stock prices, the top securities regulator said, signaling Beijing's growing unease with speculation on the artificial intelligence-linked stock rally.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/china-securities-regulator-csrc-artificial-intelligence-investing-stocks-.html

[2026-06-17 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: JPGT Finals race heats up as Cervantes, Abad seize control

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – With Elite Junior Finals berths still up for grabs in nearly every age group, the ICTSI Eagle Ridge Junior PGT Championship delivered plenty of drama on Wednesday as players battled to keep their championship hopes alive heading into the final round at the Aoki course.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/jpgt-finals-race-heats-up-as-cervantes-abad-seize-control/2367231