[2026-07-04 16:50 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback

Snippet: BEIJING/TAIPEI – China ​said Saturday it had launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, ‌replacing a task ‌force whose presence off the island’s coast has angered Taipei and caused ​alarm in some Western capitals.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/04/asia-pacific/china-coast-guard-patrol-taiwan-east/

[2026-07-04 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ruling DP expresses 'strong regret' over recent U.S. House report regarding Coupang

Snippet: SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) expressed "strong regret" on Saturday over a "seriously distorted" U.S. congressional report alleging that South Korea discriminates against Coupang and other American companies, while criticizing Coupang's response to its massive data leak case.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260704001700315

[2026-07-04 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Wreck of Japan's WWII 'Hellship' carrying Allied POWs found off Philippine coast after 80 years

Snippet: The wreck of the Japanese “Hellship” transport Hōfuku Maru has been identified off the coast of the Phillipines by the Hellships Memorial Foundation, 80 years after being sunk in WWII.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/history/article-901353

[2026-07-04 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global food prices dip for second month in June

Snippet: Global food prices fell for a second straight month in June, as lower prices for cereals, dairy products and sugar more than offset gains in vegetable oils and meat, South Korea’s Agriculture Ministry said Saturday, citing data from the UN food agency.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10798091

[2026-07-04 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala seeks to extend historic Wimbledon run

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Seeking to extend her Wimbledon run, Alex Eala faces defending champion Iga Swiatek in the third round at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Center Court on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/sports/alex-eala-seeks-to-extend-historic-wimbledon-run/2378338

[2026-07-04 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In some Indian temples, robotic elephants draw crowds and controversy

Snippet: The animatrons, crafted from fibreglass, iron and rubber, are intended to take the place of live elephants in Hindu temples

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3359401/some-indian-temples-robotic-elephants-draw-crowds-and-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In some Indian temples, robotic elephants draw crowds and controversy

Snippet: The animatrons, crafted from fibreglass, iron and rubber, are intended to take the place of live elephants in Hindu temples

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3359401/some-indian-temples-robotic-elephants-draw-crowds-and-controversy

[2026-07-04 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Missed free throws haunt Gilas in 2OT loss to New Zealand

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — So near, yet so far.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/sports/missed-free-throws-haunt-gilas-in-2ot-loss-to-new-zealand/2378336

[2026-07-04 15:33 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Micron breaks ground on $9 billion western Japan plant expansion

Snippet: Micron Technology on Saturday broke ground on the expansion of its factory in western Japan, a ¥1.5 trillion ($9.3 billion) undertaking to produce advanced memory chips.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/04/tech/micron-hiroshima-chip-plant/

[2026-07-04 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran media: US pressure kept 13 countries away from Khamenei funeral

Snippet: At least 13 countries, including several in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Gulf and East Asia, decided against attending the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei under US pressure, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-media-us-pressure-kept-13-countries-away-khamenei-funeral

[2026-07-04 15:19 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s truck drone launcher hides airpower in civilian traffic

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/chinas-truck-drone-launcher-hides-airpower-in-civilian-traffic/

[2026-07-04 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Industrial sector still lags on Asian representation, says Lee

Snippet: Robert Lee is North America president at LG Energy Solution and previously served as the global chief strategy officer. (LG Energy Solution)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/industrial-sector-still-lags-on-asian-representation-says-lee

[2026-07-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'You've got to have pipeline of Asian American representation,' says Chopra

Snippet: Jyoti Chopra is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Hertz. (Hertz)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/you-ve-got-to-have-pipeline-of-asian-american-representation-says-chopra

[2026-07-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The end of ‘just in time’? Asia rejigs supply chains post-Hormuz

Snippet: Covid, Ukraine, Iran: three shocks in six years appear to have ended Asia’s love affair with efficiency no matter the cost

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3359348/end-just-time-asia-rejigs-supply-chains-post-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The end of ‘just in time’? Asia rejigs supply chains post-Hormuz

Snippet: Covid, Ukraine, Iran: three shocks in six years appear to have ended Asia’s love affair with efficiency no matter the cost

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3359348/end-just-time-asia-rejigs-supply-chains-post-hormuz

[2026-07-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Vegetables] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for Beijing-style courgette pancakes with hot honey cucumbers | Meera Sodha recipes

Snippet: A spicy, umami-rich salad provides sweetness and crunch alongside these simple Chinese-style courgette pancakes

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jul/04/beijing-style-courgette-pancakes-hot-honey-cucumbers-recipe-meera-sodha

[2026-07-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1907 -- Envoys of King Gojong, the 26th monarch of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), submit a statement to a peace conference of major nations at The Hague against the 1905 Eulsa Protective Treaty, which stripped Korea of its diplomatic rights. Korea was ruled by Japan from 1910-45.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260704000600315

[2026-07-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Macron and Modi turn on personal charm offensives as France and India race to secure AI investment

Snippet: Countries are scrambling not to fall behind in AI — and French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are leading a personal charm offensives to court tech CEOs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/04/macron-modi-ai-infrastructure-tech-ceos.html

[2026-07-04 14:51 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ombudsman dismisses ex-Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca from service

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mao-aplasca-dismissal-government-ombudsman-order/

[2026-07-04 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Indian judge behind scathing Gaza UN report urges India to stop arming Israel

Snippet: India should reconsider the supply of arms to Israel and ensure it is not "going down in global history as having contributed to the genocide in Gaza", says an Indian judge who was one of the main authors of the UN’s scathing report that said Israel’s targeting of children amounted to genocide.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/indian-judge-behind-scathing-gaza-un-report-urges-india-stop-arming

[2026-07-04 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'Super typhoon' Bavi heads for US Pacific islands

Snippet: SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — People in Guam and the Northern Marianas hunkered down on Saturday as the second "super typhoon" to hit the US Pacific territories since April approached with the equivalent of category-5 hurricane winds.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/world/asia-oceania/super-typhoon-bavi-heads-for-us-pacific-islands/2378330

[2026-07-04 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Cash buys dominate Tokyo and Osaka penthouses as luxury demand surges

Snippet: Emiko Shibamura, an owner of a health food retail company, bought this 200-square-meter unit on the top floor of a 48-story condominium in Osaka in cash about 10 years ago. (Photo by Yo Inoue)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/cash-buys-dominate-tokyo-and-osaka-penthouses-as-luxury-demand-surges

[2026-07-04 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At 32, how a university lecturer became Mr Gay Japan’s first Taiwanese finalist

Snippet: Taiwanese lecturer Nick Kueh talks about breaking academic barriers, championing LGBTQ education, queer visibility across Asia and more

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3359162/32-how-university-lecturer-became-mr-gay-japans-first-taiwanese-finalist?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Mr Gay Japan] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At 32, how a university lecturer became Mr Gay Japan’s first Taiwanese finalist

Snippet: Taiwanese lecturer Nick Kueh talks about breaking academic barriers, championing LGBTQ education, queer visibility across Asia and more

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3359162/32-how-university-lecturer-became-mr-gay-japans-first-taiwanese-finalist

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling party rebuts US report on Coupang

Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Saturday rejected a US congressional report alleging South Korea discriminated against American-owned companies including Coupang, saying the document leaned too heavily on the e-commerce giant’s account of a massive customer data leak.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10798049

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will reluctance from local government undermine reforms to China’s hukou system?

Snippet: At present, millions of workers cannot register in the cities where they work, limiting access to services such as health and education

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3359359/will-reluctance-local-government-undermine-reforms-chinas-hukou-system?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will reluctance from local government undermine reforms to China’s hukou system?

Snippet: At present, millions of workers cannot register in the cities where they work, limiting access to services such as health and education

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3359359/will-reluctance-local-government-undermine-reforms-chinas-hukou-system

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A birthday wish to mark ‘America250’ | South China Morning Post

Snippet: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/just-saying/3359353/birthday-wish-mark-america250

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s trade pacts prove small states can shape global rules

Snippet: While major powers employ coercion, Singapore is using flexible, legally binding templates to keep trade open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3359349/singapores-trade-pacts-prove-small-states-can-shape-global-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s trade pacts prove small states can shape global rules

Snippet: While major powers employ coercion, Singapore is using flexible, legally binding templates to keep trade open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3359349/singapores-trade-pacts-prove-small-states-can-shape-global-rules

[2026-07-04 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gonzales, Lajada, Reyes dominate Quezon Trailblaze

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Randolph Gonzales topped the premier 70-kilometer category of the Quezon Trailblaze after clocking six hours, 58 minutes and 33 seconds in the trail running event held in General Nakar, Quezon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/sports/gonzales-lajada-reyes-dominate-quezon-trailblaze/2378327

[2026-07-04 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Altos precios del crudo impulsan la venta de vehículos eléctricos chinos en el mundo en desarrollo

Snippet: Un motociclista llena el tanque frente a un punto de recarga para vehículos eléctricos en una gasolinera, el 28 de mayo de 2026, en la provincia tailandesa de Nakorn Pathom. (AP Foto/Anton L. Delgado)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-vehiculos-electricos-iran-guerra-bf2d3ab6676e74f681e40cea76b97b0f

[2026-07-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Western-centric university rankings overlook Asia’s rise

Snippet: Readers discuss the Centre for World University Rankings methodology, the plan for bigger flats in Northern Metropolis, and the Bangladeshi PM’s visit to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3359240/western-centric-university-rankings-overlook-asias-rise?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Dhaka] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Western-centric university rankings overlook Asia’s rise

Snippet: Readers discuss the Centre for World University Rankings methodology, the plan for bigger flats in Northern Metropolis, and the Bangladeshi PM’s visit to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3359240/western-centric-university-rankings-overlook-asias-rise

[2026-07-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: P15M for reaching 3rd round: Alex Eala assured of biggest career payday at Wimbledon

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is guaranteed the biggest paycheck of her professional career regardless of the outcome of her third-round match against defending champion Iga Swiatek at the Wimbledon Championships.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/sports/p15m-for-reaching-3rd-round-alex-eala-assured-of-biggest-career-payday-at-wimbledon/2378323

[2026-07-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser left the US-China summit feeling optimistic

Snippet: Leader of US$239 billion company discusses yuan internationalisation, Hong Kong’s fintech leadership, and US-China economic stabilisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3359326/why-citigroup-ceo-jane-fraser-left-us-china-summit-feeling-optimistic?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser left the US-China summit feeling optimistic

Snippet: Leader of US$239 billion company discusses yuan internationalisation, Hong Kong’s fintech leadership, and US-China economic stabilisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3359326/why-citigroup-ceo-jane-fraser-left-us-china-summit-feeling-optimistic

[2026-07-04 12:45 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIST: Sara Duterte’s defense team in her impeachment trial

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/list-sara-duterte-defense-team-impeachment-trial/

[2026-07-04 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos tells Canadian investors: PH open for business, partnerships

Snippet: VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday (Saturday in Manila) invited Canadian investors to explore opportunities in the Philippines, reaffirming the country’s openness for business and partnerships.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/news/marcos-tells-canadian-investors-ph-open-for-business-partnerships/2378320

[2026-07-04 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SC: Mutual agreement to end marriage not proof of collusion in nullity cases

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a husband and wife's mutual desire to end their marriage did not, by itself, constitute collusion in petitions for declaration of nullity or annulment.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/world/sc-mutual-agreement-to-end-marriage-not-proof-of-collusion-in-nullity-cases/2378318

[2026-07-04 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC grants partial access to Duterte belongings, denies request for keys

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has partially granted prosecutors access to materials seized from former president Rodrig Duterte upon his arrest but denied a request to examine all keys found among his belongings, according to a decision released on July 3, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/news/icc-grants-partial-access-to-duterte-belongings-denies-request-for-keys/2378317

[2026-07-04 12:17 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Germany calls reports Russian soldiers are being trained in China ‘deeply disturbing’

Snippet: German foreign ministry summons China’s ambassador and says anything that enables Russia to continue its war of aggression represents a ‘threat’ to Germany’s security. What we know on day 1,592

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/04/ukraine-war-briefing-germany-calls-reports-russian-soldiers-are-being-trained-in-china-deeply-disturbing

[2026-07-04 12:12 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: NBI, House officials to take witness stand first in VP Sara Duterte trial

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/nbi-house-officials-first-witnesses-prosecution-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/

[2026-07-04 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: To become American, lean in and be yourself, says Sundjaja

Snippet: Kristy Sundjaja has the very cool job title of chief people officer at Taboola, a global advertising and technology company. (Photo by Pak Yiu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/to-become-american-lean-in-and-be-yourself-says-sundjaja

[2026-07-04 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'Difficult to dissociate my Asian American identity with my career,' Eric Wong says

Snippet: Eric Wong founded Stillpoint Investments after 11 years at Blue Ridge Capital, where he was Managing Director, based across Beijing and New York. (Stillpoint Investments)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/difficult-to-dissociate-my-asian-american-identity-with-my-career-eric-wong-says

[2026-07-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Alibaba Bans Employees From Using Anthropic's Coding Tool Over Distillation Scandal

Snippet: While in the US, the government's periodic bans of the latest model from Anthropic (which has made AI doomerism - in hopes of getting the government to regulate everyone else expect Anthropic, yet repeatedly achieving just the opposite - into an art form) has been all the rage in recent months, in China it is the other way around, with China's tech giant Alibaba banning employees from using Anthropic's Claude ‌Code at work after the tool drew scrutiny for features

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/alibaba-bans-employees-using-anthropics-coding-tool-over-distillation-scandal

[2026-07-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s young drivers race for success abroad in a post-F1 world

Snippet: Younger drivers like Hayden Haikal and Alister Yoong are forging a path for themselves overseas, but not without a dose of realism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3359371/malaysias-young-drivers-race-success-abroad-post-f1-world?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond F1: how Malaysia is reliving its motorsports dreams overseas

Snippet: Younger drivers like Hayden Haikal and Alister Yoong are forging a path for themselves overseas, but not without a dose of realism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3359371/malaysias-young-drivers-race-success-abroad-post-f1-world

[2026-07-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Further to fly? Proposed rule change would boost Shenzhen’s aviation ambitions

Snippet: Shenzhen Baoan Airport could add more routes as China’s aviation regulator considers easing requirements for intercontinental flights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359330/further-fly-proposed-rule-change-would-boost-shenzhens-aviation-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Further to fly? Shenzhen poised to add more international flights

Snippet: Shenzhen Baoan Airport could add more routes as China’s aviation regulator considers easing requirements for intercontinental flights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359330/further-fly-proposed-rule-change-would-boost-shenzhens-aviation-ambitions