[2026-09-25 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Xi Presses Trump For Taiwan Policy Shift As $14 Billion Weapons Deal Hangs In Limbo

Snippet: Following our earlier coverage of Barclays senior China economist Yingke Zhou's view that Chinese leader Xi Jinping's state visit delivered "more signaling, less substance," attention turns to Taiwan, where Xi pressed President Donald Trump to oppose Taiwan independence.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/xi-presses-trump-taiwan-policy-shift-14-billion-weapons-deal-hangs-limbo

[2026-09-25 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi-Trump banquet: from flasks to US tech titans in attendance, here’s everything you missed

Snippet: From the Chinese leader and his wife bringing own flasks to the historic symbolism in play, some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368845/xi-trump-banquet-flasks-us-tech-titans-attendance-heres-everything-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 22:09 UTC+10:00] [Zhou Hongxu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi-Trump banquet: from flasks to US tech titans in attendance, here’s everything you missed

Snippet: From the Chinese leader and his wife bringing own flasks to the historic symbolism in play, some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368845/xi-trump-banquet-flasks-us-tech-titans-attendance-heres-everything-you-missed

[2026-09-25 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea building new warships on both coasts: NK News

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has begun construction on two new warships on the east and west coasts, a U.S. news outlet said Friday, citing satellite imagery.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005800315

[2026-09-25 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) S. Korean pair takes mixed doubles bronze in table tennis

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin grabbed their second straight Asian Games bronze medal together in the mixed doubles table tennis event on Friday in Japan after falling to their Chinese rivals in the semifinals.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005700315

[2026-09-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi presses Trump to take the next step on Taiwan: oppose independence

Snippet: The change would mean a shift in Washington’s long-standing position and affect American arms sales to the island, according to analysts.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3368829/xi-presses-trump-take-next-step-taiwan-oppose-independence?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Apec summit] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi presses Trump to take the next step on Taiwan: oppose independence

Snippet: The change would mean a shift in Washington’s long-standing position and affect American arms sales to the island, according to analysts.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3368829/xi-presses-trump-take-next-step-taiwan-oppose-independence

[2026-09-25 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: India's three-day bank strike could impact residents in UAE | The National

Snippet: Public-sector bank employees in India have proposed a three-day nationwide strike next week that could affect millions of customers in and outside the country, including the UAE.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/25/bank-strike-india-expats-uae-remittance-money-transfer/

[2026-09-25 21:53 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Rutting season, William Shatner and a warm hug: photos of the day – Friday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenMont Blanc, FranceTourists at an ice cave in the Mer de Glace glacier in the French Alps. The cave entrance is covered with geotextile tarps to slow down melting. The glacier is undergoing accelerated melting due to climate breakdownPhotograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenTokyo, JapanLee Ju-ho of South Korea swims in the men’s 200m backstroke final at the Asian GamesPhotograph: Hiro Komae/APShareView image in fullscreenKyiv, UkraineRescue personnel carry an injured person after an air attack by

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/sep/25/photos-of-the-day-friday

[2026-09-25 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: St. Benilde keeps Mapua winless

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — College of St. Benilde kept Mapua University winless in four games after escaping with a thrilling 82-77 win in Group A of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/25/sports/st-benilde-keeps-mapua-winless/2433021

[2026-09-25 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump remarks on China as WWII 'ally' raise eyebrows in Japan

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping listens to U.S. President Donald Trump deliver remarks at the White House in Washington on Sept. 24. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/trump-remarks-on-china-as-wwii-ally-raise-eyebrows-in-japan

[2026-09-25 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH wins silver in women’s 3x3 basketball

Snippet: The Philippine women’s 3x3 basketball team settled for the silver medal, following a defeat at the hands of host Japan, 21-11, in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/25/sports/ph-wins-silver-in-womens-3x3-basketball/2433001

[2026-09-25 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eldrew Yulo captures bronze in Asian Games debut

Snippet: ANILA, Philippines — Karl Eldrew Yulo, the younger brother of Olympian gymnast Carlos Yulo, made sure to also bring home a medal as he secured the bronze medal in the men’s horizontal bar at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/25/sports/eldrew-yulo-captures-bronze-in-asian-games-debut/2432997

[2026-09-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?

Snippet: Beijing and Washington told to tackle rising AI threats together at Singapore forum, but some argue fears about runaway technology are overblown

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3368813/china-and-us-are-racing-ahead-ai-can-they-manage-risks-together?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?

Snippet: Beijing and Washington told to tackle rising AI threats together at Singapore forum, but some argue fears about runaway technology are overblown

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3368813/china-and-us-are-racing-ahead-ai-can-they-manage-risks-together

[2026-09-25 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea captures gold in men's 3x3 basketball

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from para 7, photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005551315

[2026-09-25 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s warm welcome for Xi met with caution and uncertainty in Taiwan

Snippet: Observers say elaborate ceremonies in Washington should not be seen as proof of shifting US policy towards Taipei

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3368839/trumps-warm-welcome-xi-met-caution-and-uncertainty-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 21:26 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s warm welcome for Xi met with caution and uncertainty in Taiwan

Snippet: Observers say elaborate ceremonies in Washington should not be seen as proof of shifting US policy towards Taipei

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3368839/trumps-warm-welcome-xi-met-caution-and-uncertainty-taiwan

[2026-09-25 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea wins relay bronze to end swimming competition

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments, photos)By Yoo Jee-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005251315

[2026-09-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) S. Korea wins silver in women's epee team fencing at Asian Games

Snippet: TOKONAME, Japan, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea won the silver medal in the women's epee team fencing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday, failing to defend its Asiad title.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005600320

[2026-09-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping marks second Mid-Autumn Festival in US during state visit

Snippet: On the holiday symbolic of unity, China’s leader is expected to attend a private presidential tea and tour America’s founding documents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368838/xi-jinping-marks-second-mid-autumn-festival-us-during-state-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [White House] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping marks second Mid-Autumn Festival in US during state visit

Snippet: On the holiday symbolic of unity, China’s leader is expected to attend a private presidential tea and tour America’s founding documents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368838/xi-jinping-marks-second-mid-autumn-festival-us-during-state-visit

[2026-09-25 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: South Korea slams ‘callous and irresponsible’ Zelensky

Snippet: Vladimir Zelensky put his personal interests first when he breached an agreement with Seoul not to disclose the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Russia, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/646239-korean-prisoners-zelensky-stunt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-25 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Gilas Pilipinas] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gilas Women fall short of Asian Games 3×3 gold vs hot-shooting Japan

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/gilas-pilipinas/asian-games-3x3-basketball-philippines-japan-final-september-25-2026/

[2026-09-25 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) S. Korea captures gold in men's 3x3 basketball

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea won its first Asian Games gold medal in men's 3x3 basketball on Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005500315

[2026-09-25 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korea wins gold in men's 3x3 basketball at Asian Games

Snippet: (3rd LD) S. Korea, Mexico adopt joint action plan to expand cooperation in defense, crude oil, AI

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005400315

[2026-09-25 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why did Xi and China’s first lady bring their own flasks to White House banquet?

Snippet: While it may have been unexpected for some, vacuum flasks usually filled with hot water are an everyday sight in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3368835/why-did-xi-and-chinas-first-lady-bring-their-own-flasks-white-house-banquet?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 20:49 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why did Xi and China’s first lady bring their own flasks to White House banquet?

Snippet: While it may have been unexpected for some, vacuum flasks usually filled with hot water are an everyday sight in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3368835/why-did-xi-and-chinas-first-lady-bring-their-own-flasks-white-house-banquet

[2026-09-25 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The Chinese roots of ‘gung-ho’ as Trump and Xi look to shared history

Snippet: Trump’s mention of a ‘Chinese phrase’ may have puzzled some, but the US Marine Corps adopted gung-ho from the name of wartime cooperatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3368832/chinese-roots-gung-ho-trump-and-xi-look-shared-history?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 20:38 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The Chinese roots of ‘gung-ho’ as Trump and Xi look to shared history

Snippet: Trump’s mention of a ‘Chinese phrase’ may have puzzled some, but the US Marine Corps adopted gung-ho from the name of wartime cooperatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3368832/chinese-roots-gung-ho-trump-and-xi-look-shared-history

[2026-09-25 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Young Chinese women sew own underwear, clothes, amid frustration with fast fashion

Snippet: For many, learning to sew exposed long-standing flaws in fast fashion – poor fits, inferior fabrics, and monotonous designs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368831/young-chinese-women-sew-own-underwear-clothes-amid-frustration-fast-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 20:37 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Young Chinese women sew own underwear, clothes, amid frustration with fast fashion

Snippet: For many, learning to sew exposed long-standing flaws in fast fashion – poor fits, inferior fabrics, and monotonous designs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368831/young-chinese-women-sew-own-underwear-clothes-amid-frustration-fast-fashion

[2026-09-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s ‘cockroach’ movement targets election chief in political pivot

Snippet: The Gen Z group that forced out an education minister is demanding the election chief’s resignation over alleged voter roll irregularities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368821/indias-cockroach-movement-targets-election-chief-political-pivot?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Chief Election Commissioner] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s ‘cockroach’ movement targets election chief in political pivot

Snippet: The Gen Z group that forced out an education minister is demanding the election chief’s resignation over alleged voter roll irregularities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368821/indias-cockroach-movement-targets-election-chief-political-pivot

[2026-09-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and EU deadlocked on medical devices, still talking on PHEV curbs: source

Snippet: Sources on the Chinese side recently described the talks as difficult and expressed frustration over the EU’s inflexibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368811/china-and-eu-deadlocked-medical-devices-still-talking-phev-curbs-source?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and EU deadlocked on medical devices, still talking on PHEV curbs: source

Snippet: Sources on the Chinese side recently described the talks as difficult and expressed frustration over the EU’s inflexibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368811/china-and-eu-deadlocked-medical-devices-still-talking-phev-curbs-source

[2026-09-25 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Arellano routs Perpetual Help to remain flawless in NCAA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Arellano University toppled University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 88-65, for its third win in as many games in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/25/sports/arellano-routs-perpetual-help-to-remain-flawless-in-ncaa/2432960

[2026-09-25 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) S. Korea wins 3 medals on last day of swimming

Snippet: TOKYO, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea picked up three medals on the last day of the swimming competition at the ongoing Asian Games in Tokyo on Friday, finishing a couple of medals short of its gaudy total from three years ago.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005300315

[2026-09-25 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ando finishes 5th in Asian Games weightlifting

Snippet: Following her bronze medal finish in the previous Asian Games, Olympian weightlifter Elreen Ando fell short this time and placed fifth in her event on Friday in Nagoya, Japan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/25/sports/ando-finishes-5th-in-asian-games-weightlifting/2432949

[2026-09-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows

Snippet: American businesses ramped up orders for Chinese goods in the weeks leading up to the high-stakes summit this week, as companies positioned for continued stability between the world's two largest economies.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/25/china-exports-surplus-trade-tariffs-.html

[2026-09-25 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) S. Korea wins relay bronze to end swimming competition

Snippet: TOKYO, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea ended the swimming competition of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday by winning bronze in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005200315

[2026-09-25 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: From ‘cheats’ to ‘great friendship’: How Trump’s rhetoric on China changed

Snippet: When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday evening, United States President Donald Trump rolled out a warm and unusually lavish welcome for his Chinese counterpart.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/from-cheats-to-great-friendship-how-trumps-rhetoric-on-china-changed

[2026-09-25 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) Kim Min-seop wins bronze in men's 200m butterfly swimming

Snippet: TOKYO, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- Kim Min-seop won his first individual Asian Games swimming medal on Friday with his bronze in the men's 200-meter butterfly event.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005100315

[2026-09-25 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) S. Korea beats China to reach women's basketball final

Snippet: NAGOYA, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea advanced to the women's basketball final after pulling off a come-from-behind victory over China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday, moving a step closer to its first Asiad gold medal in 12 years.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925005000320

[2026-09-25 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese marques in driving seat as high petrol prices accelerate EU shift to electric cars

Snippet: Chinese brands’ share of plug-in hybrid registrations across Europe climbed from about 20 per cent in January to 35.3 per cent in August

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368814/chinese-marques-driving-seat-high-petrol-prices-accelerate-eu-shift-electric-cars?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 19:37 UTC+10:00] [electric cars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese marques in driving seat as high petrol prices accelerate EU shift to electric cars

Snippet: Chinese brands’ share of plug-in hybrid registrations across Europe climbed from about 20 per cent in January to 35.3 per cent in August

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368814/chinese-marques-driving-seat-high-petrol-prices-accelerate-eu-shift-electric-cars

[2026-09-25 19:35 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Rahman’s UN debut carries family weight, high national stakes

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/09/rahmans-un-debut-carries-family-weight-high-national-stakes/

[2026-09-25 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China's Xi says pandas will soon arrive in Atlanta as part of 'panda diplomacy' tradition

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping has news for the people of Atlanta: The pandas are coming

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-909692

[2026-09-25 19:32 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Storm menaces Japan after highest cyclone tally since 1966

Snippet: A tropical cyclone brewing in the Philippine Sea is set to intensify over the weekend and take aim at Okinawa, the latest storm to menace Japan in a busier-than-normal season.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/25/japan/tropical-storm-surigae-japan/

[2026-09-25 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ short-lived Discord ban exposes cracks in online safety strategy

Snippet: The abrupt ban following recent school shootings has drawn backlash over ‘performative governance’ and free speech risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3368812/philippines-short-lived-discord-ban-exposes-cracks-online-safety-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed