[2026-06-20 11:10 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Hajime Moriyasu proud of fans’ reputation for cleanliness

Snippet: Guadalupe, Mexico – Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Friday that he was proud that the country’s fans had forged a global reputation for tidying up after themselves at the World Cup — as long as it does not put cleaners out of work.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/20/soccer/world-cup/moriyasu-fans-reputation-praise/

[2026-06-20 11:04 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan looking to ramp up intensity against Tunisia in World Cup’s 1,000th match

Snippet: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu wants his side to match Tunisia’s expected increase in ⁠intensity when the teams meet on Saturday in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, a landmark clash set to be affected by the Monterrey heat.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/20/soccer/world-cup/world-cup-japan-intensity/

[2026-06-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Easy money or risky business? What can Hong Kong do as prediction markets boom?

Snippet: Despite official warnings ahead of World Cup, Polymarket and Kalshi remain popular with residents who bet on everything from politics to weather

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357743/easy-money-or-risky-business-what-can-hong-kong-do-prediction-markets-boom

[2026-06-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI dolls care for the elderly amid loneliness epidemic in ageing South Korea | South China Morning Post

Snippet: South Korea recorded a record number of ‘lonely deaths’ in 2024 involving people who died alone and remained undiscovered for extended periods.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3357694/ai-dolls-care-elderly-amid-loneliness-epidemic-ageing-south-korea

[2026-06-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China infant admitted to ICU for toxicity after being fed formula made with vegetable juice

Snippet: 3-month-old baby boy turns purple after being fed wrongly prepared drink by misguided parents who thought it would be more nutritious

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357381/china-infant-admitted-icu-toxicity-after-being-fed-formula-made-vegetable-juice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China infant admitted to ICU for toxicity after being fed formula made with vegetable juice

Snippet: 3-month-old baby boy turns purple after being fed wrongly prepared drink by misguided parents who thought it would be more nutritious

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357381/china-infant-admitted-icu-toxicity-after-being-fed-formula-made-vegetable-juice

[2026-06-20 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'Like China': Cubans welcome reforms but exiles remain skeptical

Snippet: HAVANA, Cuba — The revolution was televised — but many Cubans missed it because they had no electricity.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/world/americas-emea/like-china-cubans-welcome-reforms-but-exiles-remain-skeptical/2369318

[2026-06-20 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BTS' RM named global ambassador of Nat'l Museum of Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- RM, the leader of K-pop supergroup BTS, has been named the first global ambassador of the National Museum of Korea to help promote the country's cultural heritage around the world, the museum said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260620000700315

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (World Cup) Midfielder blames S. Korean loss on bad luck

Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 19 (Yonhap) -- For a fleeting moment during the late stages of South Korea's loss to Mexico at the ongoing FIFA World Cup on Thursday, substitute Eom Ji-sung thought he could become a hero.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260620000300315

[2026-06-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Snippet: Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3357703/asias-shaky-food-supply-shudders-super-el-nino-arrives?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Bureau of Meteorology] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Snippet: Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3357703/asias-shaky-food-supply-shudders-super-el-nino-arrives

[2026-06-20 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda's China struggles weigh on frustrated parts suppliers

Snippet: Honda Motor has struggled with China's rapid shift to electric vehicles. (Photo by Kantaro Fushiki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/honda-s-china-struggles-weigh-on-frustrated-parts-suppliers

[2026-06-20 09:05 UTC+10:00] [LIFE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Beyond crabs and dinos: Japan’s least-touristed region rethinks appeal

Snippet: Echizen, Fukui Pref. – Crabs and dinosaurs. For decades, that’s how Fukui Prefecture has tried to sell itself to the rest of Japan and, more recently, the world — with limited success.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/06/20/travel/fukui-tourism-rural-japan-crafts-rural-life/

[2026-06-20 08:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: A Grammy moment for Asia at Music Awards Japan

Snippet: Fujii Kaze performs at Music Awards Japan in Tokyo on June 13. The artist emerged with four awards, including Album of the Year for "Prema," his third studio album and first English-language release. (© CEIPA/Music Awards Japan 2026)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/arts/a-grammy-moment-for-asia-at-music-awards-japan

[2026-06-20 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Exploring Taipingshan, Taiwan's primeval mountain escape

Snippet: Cloud-shrouded peaks, ancient forests and abundant wildlife make Taiwan's Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area a popular retreat for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Pictured here from left are a high mountain view, steps to a former Shinto shrine and a Mikado pheasant. (All photos by David Frazier)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/life/destinations/exploring-taipingshan-taiwan-s-primeval-mountain-escape

[2026-06-20 08:00 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy storage: China’s battery power sets stage for global leadership

Snippet: Battery-based grid storage is set for 150 per cent growth in China, as Beijing prioritises energy security and firms eye global markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357558/energy-storage-chinas-battery-power-sets-stage-global-leadership

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy storage: China’s battery power sets stage for global leadership

Snippet: Battery-based grid storage is set for 150 per cent growth in China, as Beijing prioritises energy security and firms eye global markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357558/energy-storage-chinas-battery-power-sets-stage-global-leadership?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-20 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As populations fall, nations that can tap human potential will succeed

Snippet: Countries that use today’s demographic window to accumulate human and technological capital will gain a long-term advantage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3357296/populations-fall-nations-can-tap-human-potential-will-succeed

[2026-06-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia's Anwar: All's well that ends well?

Snippet: As tensions swirl around his coalition cabinet, Anwar Ibrahim told Nikkei Asia his focus is on keeping Malaysia strong, rather than upcoming elections. Anwar finally assumed the premiership in 2022 some 24 years after a dramatic fall from power. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia/malaysia-s-anwar-all-s-well-that-ends-well

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan restaurants battle over limited pool of foreign workers

Snippet: Ramen chain operator Ings has raised the starting pay it offers to specified skilled workers. (Ings)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/japan-immigration/japan-restaurants-battle-over-limited-pool-of-foreign-workers

[2026-06-20 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump thanks China for staying out of Iran conflict

Snippet: Trump says he thanked China for staying out of the conflict with Iran after personally urging Beijing not to intervene.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-thanks-china-staying-out-iran-conflict

[2026-06-20 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Seattle at Phoenix — ABC

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-6f60c7f94eec7acdc246b9021562f9a0

[2026-06-20 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Young Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel shows he belongs at World Cup

Snippet: Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (1) makes a save on the goal line during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/raul-rangel-mexico-world-cup-guillermo-ochoa-1d42badeb09fe421b16d6aa4ce322f4f

[2026-06-20 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Japan seeks G7 price floors to break China’s rare earth grip

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/japan-seeks-g7-price-floors-to-break-chinas-rare-earth-grip/

[2026-06-20 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why oil isn’t spiking: Iran ships 20 million barrels while China slashes imports

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/19/business/why-oil-isnt-spiking-iran-ships-20-million-barrels-while-china-slashes-imports/

[2026-06-20 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Police in Bali foil an attempt to trade protected 21 live green sea turtles and arrest a suspect

Snippet: DENPASAR, Indonesia — Authorities in Indonesia 's tourist island of Bali foiled an attempt last week to illegally trade 21 protected green sea turtles, police said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/world/police-in-bali-foil-an-attempt-to-trade-protected-21-live-green-sea-turtles-and-arrest-a-suspect/2369269

[2026-06-20 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Central Park horse carriage rides paused after tourist's death

Snippet: Police investigate the scene after a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver killing a teenager from India on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in New York. (WABC-TV via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/central-park-horse-carriage-death-ban-industry-b005331597d7a61a122a299c2a3fb95c

[2026-06-20 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala scores another upset win to reach semis in Berlin

Snippet: Alex Eala of the Philippines moves one step closer to capturing her first WTA 500 title by stunning world No. 8 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the quarterfinal round of the Berlin Open early Saturday morning (Manila time).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/sports/eala-scores-another-upset-win-to-reach-semis-in-berlin/2369262

[2026-06-20 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DND says dual citizenship complaint filed vs Gibo based on ‘unverified claims’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) dismissed a perjury complaint filed against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., as the case is based on “unverified allegations” and lacks credible evidence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/news/dnd-says-dual-citizenship-complaint-filed-vs-gibo-based-on-unverified-claims/2369261

[2026-06-20 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Policía en Bali frustra intento de vender 21 tortugas protegidas; arrestan a sospechoso

Snippet: En esta fotografía difundida por la Policía Regional de Bali, un agente policial vestido de civil inspecciona tortugas marinas verdes vivas incautadas a un traficante en Denpasar, isla de Bali, Indonesia, el viernes 19 de junio de 2026. (Policía Regional de Bali vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-trafico-tortugas-protegidas-c5e7a783cd2cecc5c502f1a4f76d8942

[2026-06-20 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: South Korea and Mexico fans take over California streets during World Cup match

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/19/sports/south-korea-and-team-mexico-fans-take-over-the-streets-of-california/

[2026-06-20 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos hopes Senate now 'become more orderly' under Gatchalian leadership

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hope that the Senate will now "become more orderly" under the leadership of Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian so that the upper chamber can "finally proceed with the normal conduct of governance.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/news/marcos-hopes-senate-now-become-more-orderly-under-gatchalian-leadership/2369253

[2026-06-20 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Optical cable maker WCFO to add Cambodia capacity amid AI boom

Snippet: WCFO's new Cambodia plant will roughly double its production capacity there. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/optical-cable-maker-wcfo-to-add-cambodia-capacity-amid-ai-boom

[2026-06-20 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia isn’t isolated – ASEAN has just proved it

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641830-asean-russia-not-isolated/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-20 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Probes Whether ASML's Advanced Chip Machine Ended Up In China

Snippet: Not long after Shenzhen-based Huawei unveiled what it described as a breakthrough pathway for advanced semiconductor production at the recent IEEE ISCAS conference, the Trump administration raised concerns that one of Dutch chip-equipment giant ASML's extreme ultraviolet lithography, or EUV, machines may have fallen into Chinese hands.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/us-probes-whether-asmls-advanced-chip-machine-ended-china

[2026-06-20 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Germany hews EU’s tough China line with call for ‘Plaza Accord’ talks on yuan

Snippet: European Commission on a mission to craft tools to tackle what the bloc sees as China’s industrial excesses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357742/germany-hews-eus-tough-china-line-call-plaza-accord-talks-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-20 02:32 UTC+10:00] [Thursday] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Germany hews EU’s tough China line with call for ‘Plaza Accord’ talks on yuan

Snippet: European Commission on a mission to craft tools to tackle what the bloc sees as China’s industrial excesses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357742/germany-hews-eus-tough-china-line-call-plaza-accord-talks-yuan

[2026-06-20 02:15 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 CrosswordSaturday, 20 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-06-20

[2026-06-20 02:15 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 SudokuSaturday, 20 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-06-20

[2026-06-20 02:15 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 CrosswordSaturday, 20 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-06-20

[2026-06-20 02:15 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 SearchSaturday, 20 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-06-20

[2026-06-20 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Russia's oil windfall outlasts the US's wartime waiver | The National

Snippet: Russia's seaborne crude exports are running at record highs to India, even as the US let a temporary sanctions waiver on Moscow's oil lapse on June 17 as Washington shifted focus towards finalising the Iran deal.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/19/russias-oil-windfall-outlasts-the-uss-wartime-waiver/

[2026-06-20 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off

Snippet: Brown bears received large frozen treats filled with fish, fruit and vegetables, while elephants cooled off with water sprays and showers from keepers. The initiative comes as much of Europe experiences a spell of unusually hot weather, with forecasters warning that temperatures could rise further over the weekend. At the zoo, keepers threw the frozen blocks, known as "ice bombs", into the bears' enclosure, encouraging the animals to enter the water and search for food hidden inside the ice.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/as-europe-bakes-berlin-zoos-elephants-and-bears-cool-off/

[2026-06-20 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The way we treat animals is the way we treat people

Snippet: ON Thursday, June 18, The Manila Times carried a wire story from Agence France-Presse (AFP) about the efforts of authorities in Jakarta, Indonesia, to accurately count and manage an exploding population of stray cats in that city. What caught our interest is that the situation in Indonesia’s capital is quite similar to that in Metro Manila and other major urban areas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/opinion/editorial/the-way-we-treat-animals-is-the-way-we-treat-people/2369106

[2026-06-20 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Unit 731: Japan’s most lethal weapons program

Snippet: UNSTOPPABLE is how Japan’s so-called remilitarization is described by a growing sector of geopolitical analysts.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/opinion/columns/unit-731-japans-most-lethal-weapons-program/2369099

[2026-06-20 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China’s sanctions vs Gibo and Beijing’s Taiwan ‘red line’

Snippet: CHINA’s unilateral sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. may look, at first glance, like another episode in the now-familiar diplomatic boxing match between Manila and Beijing. China says Teodoro has repeatedly made irresponsible remarks. Manila calls the sanctions an unfriendly act. Teodoro shrugs it off and vows to continue defending the Philippines’ maritime rights and claims in the disputed waters of the South China Sea (SCS) vis-à-vis China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/opinion/columns/chinas-sanctions-vs-gibo-and-beijings-taiwan-red-line/2369096

[2026-06-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia to halt free-meal scheme during holidays

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/world/asia-oceania/indonesia-to-halt-free-meal-scheme-during-holidays/2369221

[2026-06-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Scientists discover 'hyperparasite' in Malaysia Borneo jungle

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/world/asia-oceania/scientists-discover-hyperparasite-in-malaysia-borneo-jungle/2369222

[2026-06-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fire at Tokyo elementary school injures 10

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/world/asia-oceania/fire-at-tokyo-elementary-school-injures-10/2369223

[2026-06-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia to pay $20M in compensation to asylum seekers detained in desert

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/20/world/asia-oceania/australia-to-pay-20m-in-compensation-to-asylum-seekers-detained-in-desert/2369224