[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[2026-06-25 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hygiene brand Dettol faces PR crisis in China after ad aimed at critiquing misogyny backfires

Snippet: Company faces heavy criticism for reinforcing toxic gender stereotypes by equating a woman’s sexual history with physical cleanliness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3358360/hygiene-brand-dettol-faces-pr-crisis-china-after-ad-aimed-critiquing-misogyny-backfires?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-25 20:24 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hygiene brand Dettol faces PR crisis in China after ad aimed at critiquing misogyny backfires

Snippet: Company faces heavy criticism for reinforcing toxic gender stereotypes by equating a woman’s sexual history with physical cleanliness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3358360/hygiene-brand-dettol-faces-pr-crisis-china-after-ad-aimed-critiquing-misogyny-backfires

[2026-06-25 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Laser aimed at Punch the monkey in Japan prompts zoo’s ‘unacceptable’ warning

Snippet: A zoo official says pointing a laser at any animal could cause considerable stress and even blindness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358353/laser-aimed-punch-monkey-japan-prompts-zoos-unacceptable-warning?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-25 20:08 UTC+10:00] [Chiba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Laser aimed at Punch the monkey in Japan prompts zoo’s ‘unacceptable’ warning

Snippet: A zoo official says pointing a laser at any animal could cause considerable stress and even blindness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358353/laser-aimed-punch-monkey-japan-prompts-zoos-unacceptable-warning

[2026-06-25 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Adili's remains arrive in Nigeria; Ateneo observes 40-day mourning period

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The remains of Divine Adili, 21, have returned home in Nigeria, Ateneo de Manila University announced on Thursday afternoon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/sports/adilis-remains-arrive-in-nigeria-ateneo-observes-40-day-mourning-period/2372645

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China discovers rare coral reef blue hole in the disputed Scarborough Shoal

Snippet: Beijing has used law enforcement patrols and scientific study to boost its control over the disputed South China Sea region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358352/china-discovers-rare-coral-reef-blue-hole-disputed-scarborough-shoal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-25 20:06 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China discovers rare coral reef blue hole in the disputed Scarborough Shoal

Snippet: Beijing has used law enforcement patrols and scientific study to boost its control over the disputed South China Sea region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358352/china-discovers-rare-coral-reef-blue-hole-disputed-scarborough-shoal

[2026-06-25 20:02 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ombudsman orders Cayetano, Padilla to answer obstruction of justice complaint

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/ombudsman-orders-cayetano-padilla-aplasca-answer-obstruction-justice-complaint/

[2026-06-25 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Angolan national airline starts a weekly service to Guangzhou in China

Snippet: Angola’s national airline, TAAG has re-launched a weekly service from the capital, Luanda, to the Chinese city of Guangzhou.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/angolan-national-airline-starts-a-weekly-service-to-guangzhou-in-china/

[2026-06-25 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China defends patrols near Taiwan after European concerns

Snippet: In this photo released by the Taiwan Coast Guard, a Taiwan Coast Guard member monitor Chinese navy vessel operating near the Pengjia Islet north of Taiwan on Thursday, May 23, 2024. (Taiwan Coast Guard via AP, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-taiwan-europe-naval-patrols-53016aa8da0ba9e398d5b3addc6e1d2e

[2026-06-25 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysians enjoy ‘durian tsunami’ as premium Musang King becomes dirt cheap | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The oversupply of premium Musang King durians has caused prices to fall to as low as 9 ringgit (US$2) per kg.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3358347/malaysians-enjoy-durian-tsunami-premium-musang-king-becomes-dirt-cheap

[2026-06-25 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: European Rearmament Efforts Snuffed By Chinese Control Of Critical Materials

Snippet: Yesterday we reported that, in a tit-for-tat move, China announced it is targeting US rare earths firms in response to a Pentagon list of Chinese firms: this, as Rabobank noted, is largely a symbolic move, but it still underlines the tensions in this area. So does the Nikkei reporting that ‘China minerals control threatens EU rearmament, as bloc seeks new sources’: because, as Rabo's Michael Every notes, even if you can afford a dagger, you can’t make it without rare

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/european-rearmament-efforts-stomped-chinese-control-critical-materials

[2026-06-25 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tropical Storm 'Gardo' enters but won't make landfall — Pagasa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —Tropical Storm "Gardo" has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but will remain far from the landmass throughout its forecast period, the state weather agency said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/tropical-storm-gardo-enters-but-wont-make-landfall-pagasa/2372622

[2026-06-25 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NBI files qualified human trafficking charges vs former lawmaker, wife over Pasig KTV operation

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed qualified human trafficking charges on Thursday against former lawmaker Mike Defensor, his wife Julie Rose Defensor, and other personalities linked to a KTV establishment in Pasig City that was raided over alleged sexual exploitation activities involving women.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/nbi-files-qualified-human-trafficking-charges-vs-former-lawmaker-wife-over-pasig-ktv-operation/2372640

[2026-06-25 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wimbledon has served up memorable fashion moments over the years. Here's a look

Snippet: Naomi Osaka, of Japan, plays a forehand return to Emma Navarro, of the United States, during their match on day three at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wimbledon-fashion-osaka-clothing-96957ca878079a63c13b7f8c59b1c261

[2026-06-25 19:33 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Race to record China’s vanishing Dong minority heritage

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/race-to-record-chinas-vanishing-dong-minority-heritage/

[2026-06-25 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/25/world-news/powerful-7-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-northern-japan/

[2026-06-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Big Fund becomes SMIC’s third-largest shareholder after record Star Market buyout

Snippet: The landmark deal consolidates the Big Fund as third largest owner of SMIC, China’s largest wafer foundry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3358332/chinas-big-fund-becomes-smics-third-largest-shareholder-after-record-star-market-buyout?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [semiconductors] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Big Fund becomes SMIC’s third-largest shareholder after record Star Market buyout

Snippet: The landmark deal consolidates the Big Fund as third largest owner of SMIC, China’s largest wafer foundry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3358332/chinas-big-fund-becomes-smics-third-largest-shareholder-after-record-star-market-buyout

[2026-06-25 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Amazon adds new funding, lifting India AI and cloud investment to $48 billion

Snippet: Amazon plans to invest an additional $13 billion to expand artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in India, taking its total investment in the country to $48 billion between 2026 and 2030.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/25/amazon-investment-billion-ai-india.html

[2026-06-25 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino-Canadian nurse-turned-comedian makes it to Forbes' top 50 creators with multimillion dollar earnings

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Canadian content creator John Dela Cruz, known as Nurse John, reached 29th place among the 50 top creators by Forbes magazine.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/filipino-canadian-nurse-turned-comedian-makes-it-to-forbes-top-50-creators-with-multimillion-dollar-earnings/2372651

[2026-06-25 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s immigration chief urges rethink on wider visa-free access

Snippet: Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko says Indonesia ‘does not want visitors who do not contribute positively’ to the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358338/indonesias-immigration-chief-urges-rethink-wider-visa-free-access?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-25 19:12 UTC+10:00] [Bali] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s immigration chief urges rethink on wider visa-free access

Snippet: Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko says Indonesia ‘does not want visitors who do not contribute positively’ to the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3358338/indonesias-immigration-chief-urges-rethink-wider-visa-free-access

[2026-06-25 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UAE grants visa-on-arrival to Filipinos

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are eligible for the grant of a visa-on-arrival by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) if they possess valid visas from 34 countries.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/news/uae-grants-visa-on-arrival-to-filipinos/2372643

[2026-06-25 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US stablecoin giant Circle to start settlement business with Nomura

Snippet: Stablecoin transactions, which Circle and Nomura will offer, are expected to stimulate cross-border investment and trade. (Source photos by Yutaka Miyaguchi and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cryptocurrencies/us-stablecoin-giant-circle-to-start-settlement-business-with-nomura

[2026-06-25 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 7 PH firms make Forbes Global 2000 list

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Seven Philippine-listed companies were included in Forbes' 2026 Global 2000 ranking of the world's largest public companies, highlighting the continued presence of the country's biggest conglomerates, banks and utilities on the global corporate stage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/business/7-ph-firms-make-forbes-global-2000-list/2372615

[2026-06-25 19:01 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: AI frenzy makes Asia ripe for a ‘chip wreck’

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/ai-frenzy-makes-asia-ripe-for-a-chip-wreck/

[2026-06-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) (World Cup) S. Korea stuck awaiting fate after falling to South Africa

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with Bosnia and Herzegovina's qualification in para 8)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625005851315

[2026-06-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bank of China used disguised mutual funds to avoid paying US$348m in taxes, audit finds

Snippet: The bank channelled funds through affiliates and mass employee investors to pass off private funds as public, China’s top auditor says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3358326/bank-china-used-disguised-mutual-funds-avoid-paying-us348m-taxes-audit-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bank of China accused of exploiting tax preferences to avoid paying US$348m

Snippet: The bank channelled funds through affiliates and mass employee investors to pass off private funds as public, China’s top auditor says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3358326/bank-china-used-disguised-mutual-funds-avoid-paying-us348m-taxes-audit-finds

[2026-06-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: At Jeju Forum, U.N. chief candidates vow to reclaim relevance

Snippet: JEJU, South Korea, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Five candidates to lead the United Nations gathered on Jeju Island on Thursday to lay out their visions for the global institution under financial strain and struggling to stay relevant in a fractured world.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625011300315

[2026-06-25 18:57 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan enacts bill that sets numerical standards for dangerous driving

Snippet: Japan’s parliament enacted a bill Thursday to introduce numerical standards for defining dangerous driving resulting in death or injury.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/25/japan/crime-legal/japan-dangerous-driving-standards-law/

[2026-06-25 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Voters take part in mock polls, civic dialogue ahead of BARMM elections

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/mock-polls-civic-dialogue-barmm-elections-forum-cotabato/

[2026-06-25 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Qualcomm vs. Nvidia and drones vs. dogs

Snippet: Hello from Yifan, your #techAsia host this week. I'm sending this newsletter from New York after spending an afternoon in a cold ballroom where Qualcomm executives laid out the company's data center chip ambitions.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/techasia/qualcomm-vs.-nvidia-and-drones-vs.-dogs

[2026-06-25 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China Evergrande unit shares plunge over 20% after sale talks collapse

Snippet: Chinese flags are seen near the logo of Evergrande Group on its building in Shanghai in 2021. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/china-debt-crunch/china-evergrande-unit-shares-plunge-over-20-after-sale-talks-collapse

[2026-06-25 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: World Cup: South Africa reaches knockouts with win over Korea

Snippet: South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/25/world-cup-south-africa-reaches-knockouts-with-win-over-korea/

[2026-06-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is investors’ love affair with India ending?

Snippet: Investors have flocked to tech-heavy markets, but looming US interest rate rises and volatility fears could see India’s star shine again

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3358283/investors-love-affair-india-ending?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [MSCI Emerging Markets Index] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is investors’ love affair with India ending?

Snippet: Investors have flocked to tech-heavy markets, but looming US interest rate rises and volatility fears could see India’s star shine again

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3358283/investors-love-affair-india-ending

[2026-06-25 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

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

Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- 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://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625011200320

[2026-06-25 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to commemorate remembrance day of Korean War abductees this weekend

Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Thursday said it will hold a memorial event this weekend to commemorate and remember those abducted by North Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625010700315

[2026-06-25 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea plans new chip cluster as AI boom strains capacity

Snippet: An SK Hynix factory in Cheongju, South Korea. The chipmaker has been racing to expand capacity to keep up with the AI boom. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/south-korea-plans-new-chip-cluster-as-ai-boom-strains-capacity

[2026-06-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: With loss to S. Africa, Hong Myung-bo now Korea's most defeated World Cup coach

Snippet: Coaching the national team for a second World Cup, Hong faces echoes of Brazil 2014 group-stage exit

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10788550

[2026-06-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: India's Imports Of Russian Oil Set For New Record High

Snippet: India is set to import a record-high volume of Russian crude in June as the Hormuz crisis and the U.S. waivers on Russia’s barrels have pushed the world’s third-largest crude importer to gorge on Moscow’s oil again, OilPrice reported.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/indias-imports-russian-oil-set-new-record-high