[2026-09-21 15:07 UTC+10:00] [John Oliver] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Black robin rules roost in New Zealand’s Bird of the Year vote

Snippet: The critically endangered bird received more than 26,000 votes, beating the kakapo and karearea falcon to the title

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3368206/black-robin-rules-roost-new-zealands-bird-year-vote

[2026-09-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK launches pilot program for 24-hour offshore won settlement

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Monday it has launched a pilot program for a 24-hour offshore won settlement network in line with South Korea's efforts to lower barriers for foreign investors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921005200320

[2026-09-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Budget ministry pledges support for Coast Guard's patrol cutter program

Snippet: SEJONG, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The budget ministry on Monday pledged budget support for the Korea Coast Guard's plan to acquire three additional patrol cutters by 2030 as part of efforts to bolster the country's maritime security.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921006000320

[2026-09-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's disaster worries lift demand for emergency supplies

Snippet: Disaster-prone Japan aims to expand overseas sales of emergency preparedness supplies including private shelters, left, and flood barriers. (Photo by Tanizawa Seisakusho and Fuji Kougyo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/japan-s-disaster-worries-lift-demand-for-emergency-supplies

[2026-09-21 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) S. Korea takes bronze in men's rifle team event, misses out on individual medals

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea claimed bronze in the men's 10-meter air rifle team event at the Asian Games on Monday, while two of its shooters missed out on individual medals.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921005800315

[2026-09-21 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) Lee Bo-mi wins bronze in mixed martial arts' debut

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Lee Bo-mi claimed bronze in women's mixed martial arts (MMA) in the sport's Asian Games debut Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921005400315

[2026-09-21 14:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana Bank issues $100m digital bond with same-day settlement

Snippet: Hana Bank issued a $100 million digital bond through Euroclear's blockchain platform, completing the transaction on the same day in a first for Korea's foreign currency bond market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10880624

[2026-09-21 14:01 UTC+10:00] [International Relations] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: One Issue That Could Upend Fragile U.S.-China Ties: Taiwan Arms

Snippet: For China’s leader, Xi Jinping, one important goal of his meeting with President Trump this week may be persuading him to keep delaying $14 billion in proposed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/asia/china-trump-taiwan-arms-sales.html

[2026-09-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s collection of stock stamp duty jumps more than 80% as AI frenzy boosts trading

Snippet: Average daily trading values on mainland China’s stock markets rose 72 per cent in first eight months of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3368185/chinas-collection-stock-stamp-duty-jumps-more-80-ai-frenzy-boosts-trading?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s collection of stock stamp duty jumps more than 80% as AI frenzy boosts trading

Snippet: Average daily trading values on mainland China’s stock markets rose 72 per cent in first eight months of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3368185/chinas-collection-stock-stamp-duty-jumps-more-80-ai-frenzy-boosts-trading

[2026-09-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tests first practical submarine solar power plant at 10 metres depth in the open sea

Snippet: Scientists successfully charge batteries and power a LED using lead halide perovskite solar cells in world-first test

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3367934/china-tests-first-practical-submarine-solar-power-plant-10-metres-depth-open-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [perovskite solar cells] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tests first practical submarine solar power plant at 10 metres depth in the open sea

Snippet: Scientists successfully charge batteries and power a LED using lead halide perovskite solar cells in world-first test

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3367934/china-tests-first-practical-submarine-solar-power-plant-10-metres-depth-open-sea

[2026-09-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PPCRV to finish BARMM election returns audit by Wednesday

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Monday said it expects to complete its unofficial parallel count of physical election returns (ERs) from the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections by Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/490267/ppcrv-to-finish-barmm-election-returns-audit-by-wednesday/

[2026-09-21 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Suspected landmine blast injures South Korean soldiers in DMZ

Snippet: Three people were hospitalised by the explosion, though who planted the device has yet to be confirmed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3368200/suspected-landmine-blast-injures-south-korean-soldiers-dmz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 13:53 UTC+10:00] [DMZ] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Suspected landmine blast injures South Korean soldiers in DMZ

Snippet: Three people were hospitalised by the explosion, though who planted the device has yet to be confirmed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3368200/suspected-landmine-blast-injures-south-korean-soldiers-dmz

[2026-09-21 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] Pandora’s box: Can PH turn corruption into an economic turning point?

Snippet: David Castuciano/Rappler

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/ask-the-tax-whiz-can-philippines-turn-corruption-economic-turning-point/

[2026-09-21 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore nets US$862,000 from first auction in money laundering case

Snippet: The frenzied bidding is in sharp contrast to the lacklustre reception for luxury real estate tied to the same illicit network

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3368197/singapore-nets-us862000-first-auction-money-laundering-case?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Chrome Hearts] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore nets US$862,000 from first auction in money laundering case

Snippet: The frenzied bidding is in sharp contrast to the lacklustre reception for luxury real estate tied to the same illicit network

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3368197/singapore-nets-us862000-first-auction-money-laundering-case

[2026-09-21 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: VinFast taxi affiliate launches first overseas motorbike service in Jakarta

Snippet: Green SM's electric cars and motorbikes operate in Ho Chi Minh City. The company has launched its first overseas motorbike taxi service in Jakarta. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/vinfast-taxi-affiliate-launches-first-overseas-motorbike-service-in-jakarta

[2026-09-21 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The physical toll is visceral’: How Indonesia’s fire haze affects millions - visual guide

Snippet: Intensified by this year’s super El Niño, fires in Borneo and Sumatra are emitting toxic air for swathes of the population in Indonesia and its neighbours

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/21/indonesia-borneo-sumatra-fires-smoke-toxic-air

[2026-09-21 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Turkmen melodies fill Seoul after Korea-Central Asia summit

Snippet: Turkmen instruments, equestrian dance, handicrafts put cultural exchange alongside summit diplomacy

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10880592

[2026-09-21 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's trade reliance up in 2024: BOK data

Snippet: SEJONG, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy became more dependent on trade in 2024 amid a strong recovery in the chip industry, central bank data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921004700320

[2026-09-21 12:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea eyes another title

Snippet: Defending champion North Korea scored twice in second-half stoppage time to beat Canada 2-0 and reach the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup semifinals, keeping its bid for back-to-back titles alive.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10880576

[2026-09-21 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KEPCO to keep electricity rates frozen for Q4 despite higher costs

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- State-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said Monday it will keep electricity rates unchanged in the fourth quarter despite higher raw material prices and its financial difficulties.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921005000320

[2026-09-21 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan asks for US$43 million to weed out cherry tree-devouring longhorn beetle

Snippet: Further growth in the ‘invasive’ beetle population could make it difficult to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in the spring

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3368191/japan-asks-us43-million-weed-out-cherry-tree-devouring-longhorn-beetle?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 12:46 UTC+10:00] [Oyama] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan asks for US$43 million to weed out cherry tree-devouring longhorn beetle

Snippet: Further growth in the ‘invasive’ beetle population could make it difficult to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in the spring

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3368191/japan-asks-us43-million-weed-out-cherry-tree-devouring-longhorn-beetle

[2026-09-21 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Killing Eve' set for Korean adaptation with Asia-based setting

Snippet: Anthology Studio behind Korean remake of 'The Intern' secures 'Killing Eve' adaptation rights

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10880571

[2026-09-21 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) Mother of men's basketball champion proud of son, excited to see further growth

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Soon after South Korea clinched the Asian Games gold in men's basketball Sunday night in Japan, Seong Jeong-a, former women's national team star, got on the phone with her son, the sharpshooting forward Lee Hyun-jung.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921004800315

[2026-09-21 12:39 UTC+10:00] [#MeToo movement] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘People had naive expectations’: How MeToo has changed in China

Snippet: On Friday, MeToo journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin was released from prison. She returns to a landscape changed by censorship, and a new generation of feminists

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/21/how-metoo-movement-changed-in-china-womens-rights-sophia-huang-xueqin

[2026-09-21 12:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hwang In-beom scores birthday goal

Snippet: South Korea midfielder Hwang In-beom celebrated his 30th birthday with his first goal in Portuguese soccer, helping Porto beat Benfica 3-1 before joining coach Moreno's first national team squad.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10880552

[2026-09-21 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea urges timely rice harvest to meet economic targets

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday urged its people to complete the rice harvest at the right time as part of a broader push to meet targets under its five-year national economic plan.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921004500315

[2026-09-21 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) Kim Young-beom sets Asian Games record in men's 50m freestyle

Snippet: TOKYO, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Kim Young-beom broke a three-year-old Asian Games record in the men's 50-meter freestyle swimming in Tokyo on Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921004300315

[2026-09-21 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US says China talks yield progress on tariff carve-outs, AI dialogue

Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, after meeting China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, speaks to reporters at JPMorgan Chase's headquarters in New York on Sept. 20. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/us-china-tensions/us-says-china-talks-yield-progress-on-tariff-carve-outs-ai-dialogue

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese woman in her 70s wakes up in coffin before dying for good 2 days later

Snippet: Woman likely experienced ‘apparent death,’ a comatose state where vital signs drop to a nearly undetectable level, says doctor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368184/chinese-woman-her-70s-wakes-coffin-dying-good-2-days-later?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese woman in her 70s wakes up in coffin before dying for good 2 days later

Snippet: Woman likely experienced ‘apparent death,’ a comatose state where vital signs drop to a nearly undetectable level, says doctor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368184/chinese-woman-her-70s-wakes-coffin-dying-good-2-days-later

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese consumption of gold jewellery slumps 34%, sellers look to markets abroad: WGC

Snippet: Domestic gold jewellers are seeking to leverage advanced crafting techniques as market sees turbulence, says China CEO of the World Gold Council

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3368110/chinese-consumption-gold-jewellery-slumps-34-sellers-look-markets-abroad-wgc?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese manufacturers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese consumption of gold jewellery slumps 34%, sellers look to markets abroad: WGC

Snippet: Domestic gold jewellers are seeking to leverage advanced crafting techniques as market sees turbulence, says China CEO of the World Gold Council

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3368110/chinese-consumption-gold-jewellery-slumps-34-sellers-look-markets-abroad-wgc

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the US weighs restrictions on cloud computing, how will China’s AI sector adapt?

Snippet: If Washington expands its tech blockade to include cloud networks, China’s AI sector will face its most severe choke point since the chip bans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3368011/us-weighs-restrictions-cloud-computing-how-will-chinas-ai-sector-adapt?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Tencent Holdings] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the US weighs restrictions on cloud computing, how will China’s AI sector adapt?

Snippet: If Washington expands its tech blockade to include cloud networks, China’s AI sector will face its most severe choke point since the chip bans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3368011/us-weighs-restrictions-cloud-computing-how-will-chinas-ai-sector-adapt

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mariko Mori’s ‘All That Shines’ at Mori Art Museum: inside her landmark Tokyo exhibition

Snippet: From 1970s anime to ancient Jōmon culture and Buddhist thought, the Japanese artist’s retrospective explores cosmic connections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3367995/mariko-moris-all-shines-mori-art-museum-inside-her-landmark-tokyo-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Astro Boy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mariko Mori’s ‘All That Shines’ at Mori Art Museum: inside her landmark Tokyo exhibition

Snippet: From 1970s anime to ancient Jōmon culture and Buddhist thought, the Japanese artist’s retrospective explores cosmic connections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3367995/mariko-moris-all-shines-mori-art-museum-inside-her-landmark-tokyo-exhibition

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Style Edit: 45R marks 20 years in Ginza with new 4-storey flagship store

Snippet: The Japanese brand’s latest Tokyo address brings indigo-dyed denim and seasonal collections into a striking new space, with matcha and art on the top floor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3367803/style-edit-45r-marks-20-years-ginza-new-4-storey-flagship-store?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Ai Shokunin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Style Edit: 45R marks 20 years in Ginza with new 4-storey flagship store

Snippet: The Japanese brand’s latest Tokyo address brings indigo-dyed denim and seasonal collections into a striking new space, with matcha and art on the top floor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3367803/style-edit-45r-marks-20-years-ginza-new-4-storey-flagship-store

[2026-09-21 11:58 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Trump and Xi to talk US-China AI safety notifications

Snippet: September 21, 2026 11:58 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/trump-and-xi-to-talk-us-china-ai-safety-notifications/

[2026-09-21 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'Japan' factor draws Turkish students to new science college in Ankara

Snippet: The new Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University in Turkey's capital Ankara has admitted students who came in the top 4% of their cohort in state exams. Ahmet Burak Kilic, left, is TJU's top entrant to its computer engineering department.(Photo by Sinan Tavsan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/education/japan-factor-draws-turkish-students-to-new-science-college-in-ankara

[2026-09-21 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ancient wisdom, modern lives: Hong Kong’s TCM evolution

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Lifestyle SeriesAncient wisdom, modern lives: Hong Kong’s TCM evolutionFrom neighbourhood tea shops to integrated hospital wards, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series demystifies traditional Chinese medicine and assesses its benefits, safety and place in a high-stress city. Updated: 9:32am, 21 Sep 2026Advertisement[1]All about Hong Kong’s herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health traditionThese century-old ‘leung cha’ cooling teas for ailments such as excess internal heat are finding new fans among health-conscious Gen Z.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/series/3368187/ancient-wisdom-modern-lives-hong-kongs-tcm-evolution?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-21 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ancient wisdom, modern lives: Hong Kong’s TCM evolution

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Lifestyle SeriesAncient wisdom, modern lives: Hong Kong’s TCM evolutionFrom neighbourhood tea shops to integrated hospital wards, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series demystifies traditional Chinese medicine and assesses its benefits, safety and place in a high-stress city. Updated: 9:32am, 21 Sep 2026Advertisement[1]All about Hong Kong’s herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health traditionThese century-old ‘leung cha’ cooling teas for ailments such as excess internal heat are finding new fans among health-conscious Gen Z.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/series/3368187/ancient-wisdom-modern-lives-hong-kongs-tcm-evolution

[2026-09-21 11:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee's approval rating halts 9-week slide

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10880329

[2026-09-21 11:25 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PISA 2025 reality: Nearly 2 in 3 Filipino students are ‘low performers’

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/pisa-2025-reality-filipino-students-low-performers/

[2026-09-21 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold consultations over N. Korea's latest missile launches

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan held telephone consultations Monday to share information and discuss responses following North Korea's latest ballistic missile launches, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260921002600315