Topic: Asia Pacific - 5th Estate

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

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[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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing slams US, European concerns over coastguard patrols near Taiwan

Snippet: Mainland Chinese authorities reject criticism, saying deployments are necessary response to maritime border talks between Manila and Tokyo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358384/beijing-slams-us-european-concerns-over-coastguard-patrols-near-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-26 00:12 UTC+10:00] [American Institute in Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing slams US, European concerns over coastguard patrols near Taiwan

Snippet: Mainland Chinese authorities reject criticism, saying deployments are necessary response to maritime border talks between Manila and Tokyo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358384/beijing-slams-us-european-concerns-over-coastguard-patrols-near-taiwan

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[2026-06-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Potential witnesses in impeachment trial include Mary Grace Piattos | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/june-25-2026/

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[2026-06-25 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul to thoroughly monitor impact of Britain's new steel import policy

Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will thoroughly monitor the impact of Britain's new steel import policy, while making efforts to address related uncertainties, the trade ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625011500320

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[2026-06-25 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why Sony is investing $100M into ‘shared-reality’ operator Cosm

Snippet: Yesterday’s announcement that Sony is investing $100 million into Cosm — the El Segundo-based operator of a handful of Sphere-like venues — suggests that the Tokyo-headquartered conglomerate now holds about a 10% ownership stake in Cosm based on a $1 billion valuation in 2024.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/25/hollywood/why-sony-is-investing-100m-into-shared-reality-operator-cosm/

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[2026-06-25 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes near east coast of Japan's Honshu

Snippet: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, prompting train suspensions and highway inspections in affected areas. No tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported, and authorities said no irregularities were detected at nearby nuclear facilities. The government also formed an emergency team to assess the situation and coordinate response efforts.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/videos/watch-magnitude-72-earthquake-strikes-near-east-coast-of-japans-honshu/2373003

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[2026-06-25 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pre-trial conference terminated

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The pre-trial conference for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte ended Thursday night -- with the House prosecution panel blaming the defense for the delay in terminating the procedure.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/pre-trial-conference-terminated/2373001

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[2026-06-25 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Amazon pledges additional $13 bn in India AI investment

Snippet: NEW DELHI, India — E-commerce giant Amazon announced on Thursday an additional $13-billion investment by 2030 to expand its artificial intelligence footprint in India, months after declaring plans to invest more than $35 billion.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/world/amazon-pledges-additional-13-bn-in-india-ai-investment/2373015

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[2026-06-25 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Remulla calls for stronger regulation of gun ownership

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday strongly urged Congress to put stronger regulation into gun ownership to prevent further incidents of injury or killings caused by improper handling of firearms.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/remulla-calls-for-stronger-regulation-of-gun-ownership/2372967

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[2026-06-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China table tennis fans fear ‘there’s no one left’ after Liang quits Asian Games

Snippet: Liang Jingkun makes himself unavailable for multi-sport event, but World Championships star Xiang Peng is not a bad replacement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3358371/china-table-tennis-fans-fear-theres-no-one-left-after-liang-quits-asian-games?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Ma Lin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China table tennis fans fear ‘there’s no one left’ after Liang quits Asian Games

Snippet: Liang Jingkun makes himself unavailable for multi-sport event, but World Championships star Xiang Peng is not a bad replacement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3358371/china-table-tennis-fans-fear-theres-no-one-left-after-liang-quits-asian-games

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[2026-06-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cybersecurity industry needs its own Mythos model, 360 founder warns

Snippet: Anthropic’s Mythos has become a ‘cyber nuclear weapon’ that China cannot afford to leave in US hands alone, says 360 founder Zhou Hongyi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3358341/chinas-cybersecurity-industry-needs-its-own-mythos-model-360-founder-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cybersecurity industry needs its own Mythos model, 360 founder warns

Snippet: Anthropic’s Mythos has become a ‘cyber nuclear weapon’ that China cannot afford to leave in US hands alone, says 360 founder Zhou Hongyi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3358341/chinas-cybersecurity-industry-needs-its-own-mythos-model-360-founder-warns

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[2026-06-25 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ethnic rifts flare in Malaysia as Johor polls threaten stability of Anwar’s unity coalition

Snippet: The refusal to work with DAP could be a defensive move to shore up BN’s Malay base in Johor ahead of the July 11 polls, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3358377/ethnic-rifts-flare-malaysia-johor-polls-threaten-stability-anwars-unity-coalition?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 22:53 UTC+10:00] [Parti Bersama Malaysia] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ethnic rifts flare in Malaysia as Johor polls threaten stability of Anwar’s unity coalition

Snippet: The refusal to work with DAP could be a defensive move to shore up BN’s Malay base in Johor ahead of the July 11 polls, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3358377/ethnic-rifts-flare-malaysia-johor-polls-threaten-stability-anwars-unity-coalition

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[2026-06-25 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: CNBC

Title: The world’s top-performing stock market still isn’t a developed market. Here’s why, according to the MSCI chief

Snippet: There is one key issue standing in the way of South Korea obtaining developed-market status, MSCI's CEO said Thursday, after the equity index provider maintained the country's emerging market classification.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/25/south-korea-emerging-market-developed-msci-kospi.html

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[2026-06-25 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PNP eyes stronger ties with DepEd for police presence in schools

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it is looking to enhance collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) by encouraging weekly police participation in school flag-raising ceremonies and educational activities as part of efforts to promote safer campuses and deter crime through sustained visibility and engagement.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/pnp-eyes-stronger-ties-with-deped-for-police-presence-in-schools/2372846

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[2026-06-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: For many outside China, Dear You reflects family history, not politics

Snippet: Some call the film soft power, but for many in the Chinese diaspora, it’s simply family history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3358199/many-outside-china-dear-you-reflects-family-history-not-politics?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Thailand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: For many outside China, Dear You reflects family history, not politics

Snippet: Some call the film soft power, but for many in the Chinese diaspora, it’s simply family history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3358199/many-outside-china-dear-you-reflects-family-history-not-politics

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[2026-06-25 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Jump As Micron Revives AI Euphoria, Oil Erases War Gains

Snippet: Global stocks and S&P futures are higher while Nasdaq futures are on a tear after Micron’s sales forecast blew the lights out, brushing aside fears over a near-term pullback in the AI trade, while Qualcomm set aggressive targets at its investor day in New York. As of 8:00am ET, a revival of the AI demand theme is sending contracts on the Nasdaq 100 up 2.1% while S&P 500 futures are up a more modest 0.7%.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-jump-micron-revives-ai-euphoria-oil-erases-war-gains

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[2026-06-25 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Your World Cup questions, answered

Snippet: Japan’s Junya Ito (14) scores their third goal past Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen (16) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-whats-offside-9dc0ca3b2ee1d2b9761498687b532a0c

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[2026-06-25 21:58 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte’s impeachment moves to trial

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-impeachment-moves-trial-pre-trial-conference-conclusion/

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[2026-06-25 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 67% of Filipinos willing to donate kidneys — survey

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — About 67 percent of adult Filipinos are willing to donate their kidneys to help a family member recover, according to a study released on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/67-of-filipinos-willing-to-donate-kidneys-survey/2372827

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[2026-06-25 21:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign minister vows pragmatic approach to Korean Peninsula denuclearization

Snippet: South Korea will pursue a phased and practical approach to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and stronger cooperation with like-minded countries to advance regional peace and stability, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10788649

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[2026-06-25 21:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Transport ministry approves Korean Air's integration with Asiana Airlines

Snippet: South Korea's transport ministry on Thursday approved Korean Air Co.'s integration with Asiana Airlines Inc., paving the way for the launch of a combined entity in December.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10788648

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[2026-06-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Trip.com faces revenue slowdown, warns of ‘significant fine’ from antitrust probe

Snippet: Country’s top travel site signals turbulence ahead amid rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions and mounting regulatory pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3358354/chinas-tripcom-faces-revenue-slowdown-warns-significant-fine-antitrust-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Trip.com] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Trip.com faces revenue slowdown, warns of ‘significant fine’ from antitrust probe

Snippet: Country’s top travel site signals turbulence ahead amid rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions and mounting regulatory pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3358354/chinas-tripcom-faces-revenue-slowdown-warns-significant-fine-antitrust-probe

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[2026-06-25 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos ‘heartbroken’ over string of violent incidents involving youth; Torre calls for urgent intervention

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is “heartbroken” over the deadly school shooting in Tacloban City and other recent violent incidents involving the youth and has ordered government agencies to identify the root causes of such occurrences, Malacañang said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/marcos-heartbroken-over-string-of-violent-incidents-involving-youth-torre-calls-for-urgent-intervention/2372884

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[2026-06-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s green-energy costs seen undercutting traditional energy as capacity hits record

Snippet: Energy-storage chairman eyes ‘0.1-yuan era’ for equipment as solar and wind projects gradually sideline coal in the nation’s power-generation mix

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358359/chinas-green-energy-costs-seen-undercutting-traditional-energy-capacity-hits-record?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China green-energy costs seen undercutting traditional energy as capacity soars

Snippet: Energy-storage chairman eyes ‘0.1-yuan era’ for equipment as solar and wind projects gradually sideline coal in the nation’s power-generation mix

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358359/chinas-green-energy-costs-seen-undercutting-traditional-energy-capacity-hits-record

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[2026-06-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hajime Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win against ‘a very strong’ Sweden to top group

Snippet: Manager is keen to avoid Brazil, with group winners facing Morocco and the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in last 32

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3358315/hajime-moriyasu-vows-japan-will-play-win-against-very-strong-sweden-top-group?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hajime Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win against ‘a very strong’ Sweden to top group

Snippet: Manager is keen to avoid Brazil, with group winners facing Morocco and the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in last 32

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3358315/hajime-moriyasu-vows-japan-will-play-win-against-very-strong-sweden-top-group

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[2026-06-25 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China defiende sus patrullas al este de Taiwán tras la alarma de tres países europeos

Snippet: En esta imagen, distribuida por la Guardia Costera de Taiwán, un efectivo vigila un buque de la marina de China que opera cerca del islote de Pengjia, al norte de Taiwán, el 23 de mayo de 2024. (Guardia Costera de Taiwán vía AP, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-taiwan-europa-patrulla-naval-904b8fc2af4e5a2d17d4538ecaad204f

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[2026-06-25 20:46 UTC+10:00] [In-depth] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How does the government handle welfare of minors involved in crimes?

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/things-to-know-dswd-responsibilities-minors-conflict-law/

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[2026-06-25 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala, Williams exit Bad Homburg Open doubles

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala of the Philippines and tennis legend Venus Williams of the United States bowed to the formidable duo of Tereza Mihalikova of Slovakia and Olivia Nicholls of Great Britain, 6-3, 6-2 , in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Bad Homburg Open in Germany on Thursday night (Manila time).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/sports/eala-williams-exit-bad-homburg-open-doubles/2372705

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[2026-06-25 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil eyes deeper China ties to boost green investments and aid low-carbon transition

Snippet: Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan speaks at green finance round table in Beijing co-organised by AIIB

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3358361/brazil-eyes-deeper-china-ties-boost-green-investments-and-aid-low-carbon-transition?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 20:38 UTC+10:00] [AIIB] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil eyes deeper China ties to boost green investments and aid low-carbon transition

Snippet: Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan speaks at green finance round table in Beijing co-organised by AIIB

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3358361/brazil-eyes-deeper-china-ties-boost-green-investments-and-aid-low-carbon-transition

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[2026-06-25 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Looming dangers’ under China-US ties: AI and rare earths reveal a fragile floor

Snippet: At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, Graham Allison says US and China recognise applications of AI may be bad for both of them

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358351/looming-dangers-under-china-us-ties-ai-and-rare-earths-reveal-fragile-floor?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-25 20:29 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Looming dangers’ under China-US ties: AI and rare earths reveal a fragile floor

Snippet: At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, Graham Allison says US and China recognise applications of AI may be bad for both of them

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358351/looming-dangers-under-china-us-ties-ai-and-rare-earths-reveal-fragile-floor

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[2026-06-25 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran, India discuss expanding energy ties after years of reduced trade

Snippet: Iran and India discussed strengthening energy cooperation and trade during a meeting between their oil ministers on the sidelines of a Brics energy ministers’ gathering in India, the Iranian oil ministry's news outlet Shana reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-india-discuss-expanding-energy-ties-after-years-reduced-trade

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[2026-06-25 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign minister vows pragmatic approach to Korean Peninsula denuclearization

Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will pursue a phased and practical approach to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and stronger cooperation with like-minded countries to advance regional peace and stability, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625010400315

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