[2026-06-26 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about early warnings for earthquakes

Snippet: A resident walks past a damaged building a day after an earthquake and several aftershocks struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/earthquake-warning-systems-venezuela-california-japan-alert-753714b55a8d8fd7424658717114b1f5

[2026-06-26 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China to roll out nursing care insurance nationwide as population ages

Snippet: China's population of older adults is growing rapidly, and more than 10% require long-term nursing care. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/health-care/china-to-roll-out-nursing-care-insurance-nationwide-as-population-ages

[2026-06-26 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Asia has spent 30 years fighting bird flu. Here's what Australia can learn

Snippet: Topic:Avian Influenza

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/asia-response-to-h5n1-variant-bird-flu/106839290

[2026-06-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's YMTC Global NAND Market Share Surges To 13%, Now Tied With Sandisk

Snippet: Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC), China's largest maker of NAND flash memory which is breathing down Sandisk's neck in global sales, and which is widely expected to IPO soon after China's DDR giant CXMT goes public in the coming weeks, has increased its global NAND flash memory market share from 8% in the same period in 2025 to 13%, Kuai Technology reported citing the latest Counterpoint research report.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/chinas-ymtc-global-nand-market-share-jumps-13-tied-sandisk

[2026-06-26 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: India beats Bangladesh and sets up must-win clash with Australia at Women's T20 World Cup

Snippet: India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, right,during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Bangladesh in Manchester, England Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/women-t20-world-cup-india-southafrica-454c1239cc5d6bb9545828110d69c65e

[2026-06-26 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Erice warns LP on possible alliance with Marcos administration

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice said any proposal for the Liberal Party to enter into an alliance with the Marcos administration is inconsistent with the party's core principles unless the administration first addresses what he described as the largest alleged corruption scandal in the history of the Philippine national budget and infrastructure program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/news/erice-warns-lp-on-possible-alliance-with-marcos-administration/2373281

[2026-06-26 04:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bicam panel okays Basic Education Voucher Assistance Bill

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A bicameral committee on Thursday approved the proposed Basic Education Voucher Assistance Act.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/news/national/bicam-panel-okays-basic-education-voucher-assistance-bill/2373279

[2026-06-26 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US defense spending demand leaves Asian allies in limbo

Snippet: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned allies last month there would be no more "free rides" on the American taxpayer. Observers say deterring China may depend as much on allied cooperation and military interoperability as defense budgets. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Xinhua/AP and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/policy-asia/us-defense-spending-demand-leaves-asian-allies-in-limbo

[2026-06-26 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Japan vs. Sweden prediction: World Cup odds, picks, best bets

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/25/betting/japan-vs-sweden-prediction-world-cup-odds-picks-best-bets/

[2026-06-26 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US is ‘superhero’, China ‘supervillain’ in global AI contest, American officials warn

Snippet: US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Senator Jim Banks expressed concerns about China eroding America’s lead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3358399/us-superhero-china-supervillain-global-ai-contest-american-officials-warn?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 03:49 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US is ‘superhero’, China ‘supervillain’ in global AI contest, American officials warn

Snippet: US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Senator Jim Banks expressed concerns about China eroding America’s lead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3358399/us-superhero-china-supervillain-global-ai-contest-american-officials-warn

[2026-06-26 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Ant-backed DSC lists on Nasdaq in China's first cross-border IPO of 2026

Snippet: The China Securities Regulatory Commission greenlit DSC's initial public offering in New York this April, more than two years after the company's application to the CSRC. (Nasdaq)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/ant-backed-dsc-lists-on-nasdaq-in-china-s-first-cross-border-ipo-of-2026

[2026-06-26 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Demolition greets Sweden at its World Cup base camp during FC Dallas renovation project

Snippet: Demolition is visible to the stands at Toyota Stadium, home of MLS soccer’s FC Dallas, as Sweden’s Taha Ali, far right, tries to get to his head on the ball during a a training session ahead of Sweden’s World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sweden-world-cup-frisco-2fa6174c7bd68c046bfaae3461c5f597

[2026-06-26 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Comelec assures that the BARMM polls will be secure, credible, and peaceful

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has vowed to use to the fullest its power and constitutional duty to enforce and administer election laws to ensure that the upcoming first-ever Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections will be clean, honest and peaceful.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/news/comelec-assures-that-the-barmm-polls-will-be-secure-credible-and-peaceful/2373266

[2026-06-26 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: For Scotland and others in 3rd place, the World Cup waiting game is underway

Snippet: A soccer fan react as he watches a live broadcasting of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Africa and South Korea at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-third-place-scotland-f970b8bc10309f016681c77fb3ebc35b

[2026-06-26 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Toyota car subscription arm Kinto shifts into high gear as profit doubles

Snippet: Toyota's Yaris and Yaris Cross are among the popular models for Kinto's subscription service. (Toyota Motor)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/toyota-car-subscription-arm-kinto-shifts-into-high-gear-as-profit-doubles

[2026-06-26 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands in bid to counter China

Snippet: New Delhi says Washington pledged AI access would continue after Anthropic restrictions as the US-led initiative adds new members

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3358397/us-assures-india-over-ai-kill-switch-pax-silica-expands-bid-counter-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 03:09 UTC+10:00] [Pax Silica] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands in bid to counter China

Snippet: New Delhi says Washington pledged AI access would continue after Anthropic restrictions as the US-led initiative adds new members

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3358397/us-assures-india-over-ai-kill-switch-pax-silica-expands-bid-counter-china

[2026-06-26 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos expresses solidarity with Venezuela following devastating earthquakes

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed sympathy and solidarity with the people of Venezuela following a series of devastating earthquakes that struck the South American nation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/news/marcos-expresses-solidarity-with-venezuela-following-devastating-earthquakes/2373252

[2026-06-26 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China-linked viruses found on USB drives from online retailers

Snippet: A disassembled USB drive from the same brand as those used by Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, which were found to contain a virus. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cybersecurity/china-linked-viruses-found-on-usb-drives-from-online-retailers

[2026-06-26 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan banks hesitate to buy JGBs as BOJ steps back

Snippet: The Bank of Japan will continue tapering its Japanese government bond purchases through April 2027. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/japan-banks-hesitate-to-buy-jgbs-as-boj-steps-back

[2026-06-26 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LP condemns spread of AI videos vs. Kiko Pangilinan

Snippet: The Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines on Thursday condemned the spread of artificial intelligence (AI) videos on social media surrounding the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, particularly involving its principal author, Senator Francis Pangilnan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/news/lp-condemns-spread-of-ai-videos-vs-kiko-pangilinan/2373233

[2026-06-26 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. focused on ensuring OPCON transfer conditions will be met 'as soon as possible': senior official

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States is focused on ensuring that necessary conditions for the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea will be met "as soon as possible," a senior U.S. diplomat said Thursday, noting it "understands" Seoul's desire to retake OPCON.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626000200315

[2026-06-26 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 CrosswordFriday, 26 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-06-26

[2026-06-26 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 SudokuFriday, 26 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-06-26

[2026-06-26 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 CrosswordFriday, 26 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-06-26

[2026-06-26 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 SearchFriday, 26 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-06-26

[2026-06-26 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Citadines Salcedo Makati celebrates 12 years of modern living legacy

Snippet: CITADINES Salcedo Makati celebrated its 12th anniversary on May 29, marking more than a decade of serviced residence living in the Philippines. As the first Citadines property in the country, it opened in 2014 and helped establish the foundation for the brand’s continued growth.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/tmt-newswire/citadines-salcedo-makati-celebrates-12-years-of-modern-living-legacy/2372676

[2026-06-26 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MSCI, Vietnam, Indonesia + Korea and us

Snippet: MSCI (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International but divested in 2007 and now independent) and S&P are the leading equity indices and they have become very critical to market weightings for global equities and the intellectual capital and property of both are much deeper and more complex that most realize given the increase in ETFs (exchange traded funds), passive investing and market allocation based on their views of market capitalization, market type or classification and criteria for their weighting and classification.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/opinion/columns/msci-vietnam-indonesia-korea-and-us/2373081

[2026-06-26 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: League One Volleyball welcomes Jaja Santiago

Snippet: JAJA Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa in Japan where she plays professional volleyball, has officially signed with League One Volleyball (LOVB) in the United States, adding another impressive chapter to her international career.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/sports/league-one-volleyball-welcomes-jaja-santiago/2372699

[2026-06-26 02:05 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gardo enters PAR, intensifies into severe tropical storm; Francisco exits

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/severe-tropical-storm-francisco-gardo-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-25-2026-11pm/

[2026-06-26 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GMRC and etiquette: Then and now

Snippet: GOOD manners in the Philippines aren’t just rules you memorize. They’re a way of fitting into a shared rhythm with family, friends and neighbors. The difference between the 1960s and 2026 isn’t just what people allow themselves to do; it’s what counts as normal, what gets noticed and who is watching — especially on social media.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/opinion/columns/gmrc-and-etiquette-then-and-now/2373073

[2026-06-26 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Africa stuns South Korea to make history

Snippet: MONTERREY, Mexico — South Africa beat South Korea, 1-0, on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/sports/south-africa-stuns-south-korea-to-make-history/2372697

[2026-06-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan firms keen on expanding in PH

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/business/japan-firms-keen-on-expanding-in-ph/2373139

[2026-06-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cambodia's top court upholds journalists' treason convictions

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/world/asia-oceania/cambodias-top-court-upholds-journalists-treason-convictions/2373183

[2026-06-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korea arrests sect leader over alleged political recruitment coercion

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/world/asia-oceania/south-korea-arrests-sect-leader-over-alleged-political-recruitment-coercion/2373184

[2026-06-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia's teen social media ban has little impact

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/world/asia-oceania/australias-teen-social-media-ban-has-little-impact/2373186

[2026-06-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 7.2-magnitude quake hits off Japan, but no major damage

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/world/asia-oceania/72-magnitude-quake-hits-off-japan-but-no-major-damage/2373187

[2026-06-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Madagascar celebrates 66 years of independence

Snippet: DESPITE being on the other side of the globe, the Philippines and Madagascar share striking similarities. Both island nations have endured a dark colonial past and are home to diverse people and cultures, vibrant communities and some of the world’s richest biodiversity.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/supplements/madagascar-celebrates-66-years-of-independence/2372826

[2026-06-26 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to smooth nuclear plant approvals with earlier counterterrorism reviews

Snippet: The Japanese government aims to replace as many as 14 reactors by the 2050s. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-to-smooth-nuclear-plant-approvals-with-earlier-counterterrorism-reviews

[2026-06-26 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Senior U.S. official hails S. Korea as punching far above its weight in chip production, expertise

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout; ADDS photo)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625011651315

[2026-06-26 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan steelmaker JFE eyes US joint ventures, India growth: CFO

Snippet: JFE Steel has negotiated higher prices for some of its steel products to reflect rising costs. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/japan-steelmaker-jfe-eyes-us-joint-ventures-india-growth-cfo

[2026-06-26 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan to impose stiff penalties on e-cigarettes to curb drug use

Snippet: E-cigarettes have been used to consume the illegal narcotic etomidate, shown here. (Photo by Eito Hashizume)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society/crime/taiwan-to-impose-stiff-penalties-on-e-cigarettes-to-curb-drug-use

[2026-06-26 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones and Philippines: think tank

Snippet: Reliance on close-in aerial reconnaissance over contested waters comes as large American vessels face growing constraints

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3358367/us-shifts-south-china-sea-reconnaissance-towards-drones-and-philippines-think-tank?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones and Philippines: think tank

Snippet: Reliance on close-in aerial reconnaissance over contested waters comes as large American vessels face growing constraints

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3358367/us-shifts-south-china-sea-reconnaissance-towards-drones-and-philippines-think-tank

[2026-06-26 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia treads cautiously on Iranian oil exports despite US sanctions waiver

Snippet: Some regional economies are assessing the possibility of the US and Iran resuming hostilities before committing to buy Iranian oil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3358387/asia-treads-cautiously-iranian-oil-exports-despite-us-sanctions-waiver?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 00:44 UTC+10:00] [Saudi Arabia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia treads cautiously on Iranian oil exports despite US sanctions waiver

Snippet: Some regional economies are assessing the possibility of the US and Iran resuming hostilities before committing to buy Iranian oil

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3358387/asia-treads-cautiously-iranian-oil-exports-despite-us-sanctions-waiver

[2026-06-26 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hormuz tanker traffic climbs to 25% of prewar level

Snippet: A tanker off the coast of Iraq prepares to load crude oil in April. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/hormuz-tanker-traffic-climbs-to-25-of-prewar-level

[2026-06-26 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Bangladesh and China sign pacts

Snippet: Bangladesh and China have signed more than a dozen pacts to deepen cooperation between the two countries during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s state visit to Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/india/642139-bangladesh-china-sign-pacts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-26 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Senior U.S. official hails S. Korea as 'far punching its weight' in chip production, expertise

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. official on Thursday hailed South Korea as a country that "far punches its weight" in semiconductor production and engineering, expressing his expectations for Seoul's role in advancing a U.S.-led initiative to promote artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain security.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625011600315