[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

[2026-06-17 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Shinsegae official questioned over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' promotion

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they were questioning the head of Shinsegae Group's audit team over allegations that its affiliate Starbucks Korea insulted victims of the 1980 pro-democracy movement in Gwangju with its controversial marketing campaign.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617006100315

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA’s plan to destroy US carriers; world’s largest whale graveyard: 7 science highlights

Snippet: From a Chinese firm releasing images of Nvidia and Apple HQs to SpaceX’s IPO, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3357262/plas-plan-destroy-us-carriers-worlds-largest-whale-graveyard-7-science-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Indian Ocean] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA’s plan to destroy US carriers; world’s largest whale graveyard: 7 science highlights

Snippet: From a Chinese firm releasing images of Nvidia and Apple HQs to SpaceX’s IPO, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3357262/plas-plan-destroy-us-carriers-worlds-largest-whale-graveyard-7-science-highlights

[2026-06-17 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In the Public Square] Ateneo: What happens now?

Snippet: The drowning of Ateneo de Manila Men’s Basketball Team players Bobet Baterbonia and Divine Adili on June 8 is a tragedy in the modern sense: apparently a matter of chance, not a matter of destiny. But the suffering it has caused is of the age-old kind: it has devastated their families in Agusan del Sur and in Nigeria, traumatized their teammates, and demoralized their university.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-ateneo-what-happens-now/

[2026-06-17 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Putin hosts Asean leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

Snippet: KAZAN, Russia — President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/world/putin-hosts-asean-leaders-amid-g7-pressure-on-ukraine-war/2367230

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Escudero eyed as presiding officer of Senate impeachment court – Lacson

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/chiz-escudero-eyed-presiding-officer-senate-impeachment-court/

[2026-06-17 17:04 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Nobody noticed, but China just rewrote the rules of global business

Snippet: China rewrote the rules of global business a few weeks ago. You probably missed it. Two innocuous-sounding regulations from the State Council threaten to upend business as usual for any company that does work in China or engages with a Chinese counterpart.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/06/17/world/china-rewrote-global-business-rules/

[2026-06-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) POSCO completes S. Korea's largest electric arc furnace to cut carbon emissions

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with PM's remarks in last 2 paras)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617006051320

[2026-06-17 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen, host of top players opt to skip Asian Games

Snippet: Event overlaps men’s contests in Chengdu and Hangzhou, followed immediately by the China Open, a key ATP 500 and WTA 1000 tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3357394/chinese-tennis-star-zheng-qinwen-host-top-players-opt-skip-asian-games?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 16:48 UTC+10:00] [Zheng Qinwen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen, host of top players opt to skip Asian Games

Snippet: Event overlaps men’s contests in Chengdu and Hangzhou, followed immediately by the China Open, a key ATP 500 and WTA 1000 tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3357394/chinese-tennis-star-zheng-qinwen-host-top-players-opt-skip-asian-games

[2026-06-17 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nissan rolls out new compact SUV as it eyes sales revival in Japan

Snippet: Nissan Motor unveiled its remodeled Kicks compact SUV at an event in Tokyo on June 17. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/nissan-rolls-out-new-compact-suv-as-it-eyes-sales-revival-in-japan

[2026-06-17 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BTS adds third Bulacan concert date

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — BTS has added a third Philippine concert date to its highly anticipated "Arirang" World Tour after tickets for the first two nights at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan sold out.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bts-adds-third-bulacan-concert-date/2367219

[2026-06-17 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump concluye cumbre de G7 con escepticismo en casa y nervios en el extranjero por plan sobre Irán

Snippet: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y otros líderes posan para una foto en la cumbre del G7, el 16 de junio de 2026, en Evian-les-Bains, Francia. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-g7-iran-francia-india-73f0a8a5b8f3fd546ab4a3e73242ef79

[2026-06-17 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China calls for 'sustainable security architecture' in Middle East

Snippet: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for a firm commitment to the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to work towards building a "sustainable security architecture in the region", according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/wang-yi-calls-sustainable-security-architecture-middle-east

[2026-06-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How things went south in Ateneo team-building in Aurora

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In a town hall at Ateneo de Manila University in Katipunan Tuesday, Ateneo men's basketball team members Jared Bahay, Ian Espinosa, and Andrew Bongo recounted how things went south in the Blue Eagles team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, leading to the deaths of their teammates Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/how-things-went-south-in-ateneo-team-building-in-aurora/2367212

[2026-06-17 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo players: Baldwin rescued Espinosa, went with Baterbonia, Adili to hospital

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Many saw Ateneo men's basketball team head coach Tab Baldwin responsible for the drowning of his players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora last week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/ateneo-players-baldwin-rescued-espinosa-went-with-baterbonia-adili-to-hospital/2367211

[2026-06-17 16:18 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Starbucks in South Korea to close all stores early for history training

Snippet: Starbucks Korea will take the unprecedented step of closing all stores early on June 22 to conduct history training for its entire workforce following a botched promotional event that triggered a customer boycott.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/17/companies/starbucks-korea-history-training/

[2026-06-17 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US-Iran cease-fire raises new questions for Seoul

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773757

[2026-06-17 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee pitches Korea’s role in bolstering Canada’s security

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

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773752

[2026-06-17 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Eximbank backs Doosan's Thai AI plant

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea will provide $110 million in financing for Doosan's planned copper clad laminate production facility in Thailand, the policy lender said Wednesday, as it seeks to support the expansion of AI-related supply chains beyond China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773748

[2026-06-17 16:09 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: China’s pet owners splurge on preschools to pamper puppies

Snippet: SHANGHAI – A new kind of preschool in China is offering games, nibbles, treadmills and music for puppies, clawing out a fast-growing niche in a booming industry as youthful owners spend more ​on pets increasingly regarded as family.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/asia-pacific/society/china-pet-owners-preschools/

[2026-06-17 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: POSCO completes S. Korea's largest electric arc furnace to cut carbon emissions

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean steelmaker POSCO Co. said Wednesday it has completed construction of an electric arc furnace (EAF) on the nation's southern coast as part of efforts to advance its lower-carbon steelmaking.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617006000320

[2026-06-17 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Snippet: The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors, as the Trump administration continues its monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/world/americas-emea/us-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-kills-1-leaves-2-survivors-in-the-eastern-pacific-ocean/2367208

[2026-06-17 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unlike in France, Korea’s unions back higher retirement age. Why?

Snippet: Labor groups say workers face income cliff between mandatory retirement, pension eligibility

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773744

[2026-06-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cactus Pears review – tender and subtle story of forbidden love and a poignant awakening in India

Snippet: The strictures of family and class stand between two young men and their humble dreams of happiness in an assured directorial debut from Rohan Kanawade

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/17/cactus-pears-review-forbidden-love-india-rohan-kanawade

[2026-06-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Science and nature books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Morbid by Saul Justin Newman review – why everything you think you know about longevity is wrong

Snippet: Is Japan really full of centenarians? And what about ‘blue zones’? A brilliant skewering of ageing secrets and lies

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jun/17/morbid-by-saul-justin-newman-review-why-everything-you-think-you-know-about-longevity-is-wrong

[2026-06-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zheng Yuxiu: modern China’s ‘xia nu’ assassin and first female PhD who fought for justice

Snippet: Independent spirit who resisted grandmother’s bid to bind her feet, worked in intelligence, transported bombs, championed women’s rights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3356647/zheng-yuxiu-modern-chinas-xia-nu-assassin-and-first-female-phd-who-fought-justice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zheng Yuxiu: modern China’s ‘xia nu’ assassin and first female PhD who fought for justice

Snippet: Independent spirit who resisted grandmother’s bid to bind her feet, worked in intelligence, transported bombs, championed women’s rights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3356647/zheng-yuxiu-modern-chinas-xia-nu-assassin-and-first-female-phd-who-fought-justice

[2026-06-17 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong

Snippet: Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357387/china-pledges-support-trading-treasury-bond-futures-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:53 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Zhiwei] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong

Snippet: Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357387/china-pledges-support-trading-treasury-bond-futures-hong-kong

[2026-06-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mynt, parent of Philippine e-wallet giant GCash, files for an IPO

Snippet: Mynt, parent of e-wallet platform GCash, said its board of directors on June 17 filed an application to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Gettty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/mynt-parent-of-philippine-e-wallet-giant-gcash-files-for-an-ipo2

[2026-06-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyosung opens first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore’s STT GDC

Snippet: Hyosung Group said Wednesday it has launched its first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, targeting Korea’s rapidly growing data center market — projected to reach 20 trillion won ($13.2 billion) by 2030.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773717

[2026-06-17 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Friendship] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A moment that changed me: A WhatsApp message about a little-known sport made me an unlikely celebrity in Japan

Snippet: I’d always wanted to represent my country at something, so when I learned about Mölkky, I got a team together

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/17/a-moment-that-changed-me-whatsapp-message-little-known-sport-made-me-unlikely-celebrity-japan