Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:38 UTC+10:00] [Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indonesia is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with the hazardous haze also affecting neighbours Singapore and Malaysia
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kan Hyeong-woo is a staff reporter at The Korea Herald, South Korea’s leading English-language daily. Based in Seoul, he covers technology, business and industry, with reporting spanning the gaming, construction, mobility, consumer and emerging technology sectors.Through his reporting, Kan examines the business implications of emerging technologies and the ways Korean companies are positioning themselves in an increasingly competitive global economy.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: FAMILY DOMINATION. Migz (left), LRay (center), and Luigi Villafuerte (right) pose following their official proclamation in May 2025, securing a sweep in Camarines Sur during the 2025 midterm elections.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday retained key ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle that seeks to shore up political support to push through her flagship spending plans amid jittery financial markets.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: KOMAKI, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea defeated Qatar in its second preliminary group round match of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, strengthening its position for the quarterfinals.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers questions from reporters about the filling of key Liberal Democratic Party posts at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 16. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: South Korea's foreign minister told reporters that no decision has been made on any military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Lee Jun-suk won all five matches in the men's singles preliminary round as teqball made its Asian Games debut in central Japan on Thursday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Exchange will examine listing-rule changes to attract space IPOs in move aligned with Beijing’s prioritisation of space technology
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Exchange will examine listing-rule changes to attract space IPOs in move aligned with Beijing’s prioritisation of space technology
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: DAEGU, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- IKEA Korea said Thursday it has opened its eighth store in the southern city of Daegu as it seeks to expand its presence in the Korean market and boost sales.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Fake K-beauty products and health supplements smuggled in from China were sold on Korean online marketplaces for more than a year, prompting authorities to warn consumers to be wary of counterfeit products when shopping online.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:49 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Former Chief Justices Artemio Panganiban and Reynato Puno, and retired Associate Justice Adolf Azcuna, appearing as amici curiae, advised the impeachment court on the conviction threshold debate whether the vote threshold should be based on the full membership of 24 senators or only those able to participate, on September 16, 2026.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Singapore's electronics exports have been robust on global AI-related demand, jumping 131.8% in August from a year earlier. © Reuters
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: In the aftermath of disastrous flooding last month, Nepal has received relief supplies and technical assistance from China and India as its giant neighbors compete to polish their friendship credentials. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Huawei is introducing more than 10 chipsets for artificial intelligence computing infrastructure as it moves to take on Nvidia's dominant position. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A visitor stands near a display about AI during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China on July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: "Expert, reliable, considered, actionable opinion"
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guizhou-born Zhao Jiaju uses ‘fragmented sleep’ strategy to win gruelling Italy race, makes history as first Asian to win the event
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Richard Victor] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guizhou-born Zhao Jiaju uses ‘fragmented sleep’ strategy to win gruelling Italy race, makes history as first Asian to win the event
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has emphasized strengthening ties with the Philippines as more than diplomatic gestures. © Reuters
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:52 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — Residents of Puerto Princesa were rocked by loud explosions at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, possibly from the Long March12 rocket launched by the People’s Republic of China.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The last time South Korea won the Asian Games gold medal in men's basketball, it defeated Iran in the final on its home soil of Incheon in 2014.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The amendment introduced penalties for forcing someone to assume a transgender identity through surgical, chemical or hormonal procedures
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Kali Sidharth Medepalli] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The amendment introduced penalties for forcing someone to assume a transgender identity through surgical, chemical or hormonal procedures
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japanese business executives, even those who have benefited from a weak yen, are calling for a stronger currency, with Kawasaki saying it would move manufacturing back to its home country if the yen strengthens.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: India barely broke a sweat as they secured a T20 series win over Afghanistan in Delhi.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: CHANGWON, South Korea, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- A logistics soldier stood waiting beside a stack of supplies as a compact, crouching military vehicle rolled across the grounds.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Despite a trade surplus in the K-pop and other cultural content sectors, South Korea continued to suffer a deficit in cultural and knowledge services trade in the first half of 2026, central bank data showed Thursday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Third terminal helps Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jump 17 places in global standings, while airports in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong also improve
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Third terminal helps Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jump 17 places in global standings, while airports in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong also improve
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Frustrated by economic hardship, Okinawans have rallied behind a new governor, leaving long-standing anti-base resistance in disarray
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Henoko] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Frustrated by economic hardship, Okinawans have rallied behind a new governor, leaving long-standing anti-base resistance in disarray
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations. That is the plan laid out by researchers from the Shenyang Aircraft Design & Research Institute, a top Chinese military aircraft design organisation, in a paper last month, the SCMP reported.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The U.S. Dollar Index, a gauge of the greenback's strength against major currencies, has risen over the 100 mark. © Reuters
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The 1974 assassination attempt on then South Korean president Park Chung-hee, which resulted in the death of the first lady, is one of the most high-profile events in the country's tumultuous modern history.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin of EXO, known as subunit CBX, will meet and greet fans in China, according to a local media report on Wednesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Just two games away from gold, Korea to face Iran in Friday’s semifinal
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [SPORTS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: NAGOYA – China’s table tennis team is wary of the threat presented by host Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as the sport’s superpower looks to bring on younger talent with an eye on the 2028 Olympics.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France staged a joint aerial exercise this week aimed at enhancing interoperability between their troops, the South Korean Air Force said Thursday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tech giant says the tools could connect up to 4,000 processors, allowing high-speed optical connections to go deeper into computing systems
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:26 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tech giant says the tools could connect up to 4,000 processors, allowing high-speed optical connections to go deeper into computing systems
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:11 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Arch rivals and nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan traded blame over a collision between their warships at sea, summoning each other’s top diplomats to lodge “strong” protests and adding another point of friction between the duo.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-17 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun left for Washington on Thursday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio that are expected to cover a range of pending issues, including bilateral economic and security arrangements, North Korea and the Middle East conflict.
--------------------------------------------------------------------