[2026-07-29 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 CrosswordWednesday, 29 Julyloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-07-29

[2026-07-29 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 SearchWednesday, 29 Julyloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-07-29

[2026-07-29 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: Hope & Sesame in China’s Guangzhou takes top spot

Snippet: The victory marks the first time a mainland Chinese bar has placed at No 1, ending the two-year reign of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362178/asias-50-best-bars-2026-hope-sesame-chinas-guangzhou-takes-top-spot?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 02:11 UTC+10:00] [Best Bar in Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: Hope & Sesame in China’s Guangzhou takes top spot

Snippet: The victory marks the first time a mainland Chinese bar has placed at No 1, ending the two-year reign of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362178/asias-50-best-bars-2026-hope-sesame-chinas-guangzhou-takes-top-spot

[2026-07-29 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: British rapper pleads not guilty in Australia rape case

Snippet: PERTH, Australia — Lawyers were making closing statements Tuesday in the Australian trial of a British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/world/asia-oceania/british-rapper-pleads-not-guilty-in-australia-rape-case/2392925

[2026-07-29 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Yulo thrilled as sports, athletes cited in SONA

Snippet: CARLOS Yulo, the Philippines' first-ever double Olympic gold medalist, said he was thrilled that sports and Filipino athletes were mentioned during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/sports/yulo-thrilled-as-sports-athletes-cited-in-sona/2392915

[2026-07-29 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New Zealand doubts Russia spy claim

Snippet: WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s intelligence service cast doubt Tuesday on Russia’s claims that Wellington recruited a man to pass on sensitive information under Moscow’s nose.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/world/asia-oceania/new-zealand-doubts-russia-spy-claim/2392916

[2026-07-29 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Patience for peace and prosperity

Snippet: FOR Asean, diplomacy has seldom been about spectacular breakthroughs. More often, it is about keeping disagreements manageable, communication channels open, and crises from spiraling out of control. The recently concluded Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila illustrated this reality once again. Much attention naturally focused on the bilateral exchanges between senior US and Chinese officials on the sidelines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/opinion/columns/patience-for-peace-and-prosperity/2393255

[2026-07-29 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alsons Dev, Khan Academy bring personalized digital learning

Snippet: ALSONS Development and Investment Corp. (Alsons Dev) is expanding access to technology-enabled learning through its partnership with Khan Academy Philippines under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Adopt-a-School Program, providing public elementary schools in Davao City with digital learning tools, internet connectivity, and teacher support to enhance classroom learning.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/tmt-newswire/alsons-dev-khan-academy-bring-personalized-digital-learning/2392729

[2026-07-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Taiwan detains Nvidia worker in smuggling probe

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/world/asia-oceania/taiwan-detains-nvidia-worker-in-smuggling-probe/2392917

[2026-07-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hong Kong activist to stay in UK for 6 months

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/world/asia-oceania/hong-kong-activist-to-stay-in-uk-for-6-months/2392923

[2026-07-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Asean a safe harbor for PH’

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/news/national/asean-a-safe-harbor-for-ph/2393330

[2026-07-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: When digital nomads behave badly

Snippet: IF you're going to live among the locals, start by respecting them. Yet that basic courtesy seems to be lost on some digital nomads who arrive in places like Bali chasing a dream of tropical freedom, only to build exclusive enclaves that leave residents on the outside looking in. Two Dutch nationals have been banned from re-entering Indonesia after authorities said they organized an unlicensed running event that allegedly favored foreigners over locals, reigniting complaints that some digital nomads are

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/opinion/columns/when-digital-nomads-behave-badly/2393221

[2026-07-29 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nvidia's $1bn bet on Naver pumps cash into AI infrastructure buildout

Snippet: South Korea's Naver looks to build 200 megawatts worth of data center capacity by 2028 through a partnership with Nvidia. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-s-1bn-bet-on-naver-pumps-cash-into-ai-infrastructure-buildout

[2026-07-29 01:43 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan earthquake injures at least 100 and traps many inside shopping mall

Snippet: Deaths expected as Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/28/japan-earthquake-traps-people-collapsed-shopping-mall

[2026-07-29 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 4The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan

Snippet: A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge. More than 40,000 households are without power and several people are missing after a chimney collapsed at a paper factory in the Kumamoto prefecture, according to the police who are being cited by Japan's public broadcaster NHK.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvg7v55gxnqo

[2026-07-29 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan

Snippet: A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge. More than 40,000 households are without power and several people are missing after a chimney collapsed at a paper factory in the Kumamoto prefecture, according to the police who are being cited by Japan's public broadcaster NHK.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cvg7v55gxnqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-29 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Toll from landslide in Chinese city of Chongqing climbs to 41

Snippet: Rescuers recover a trapped victim from the rubble at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing area on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chongqing-landslide-pengshui-county-b8ce2b34b0f18a3310cafe6d72ed71ac

[2026-07-29 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock

Snippet: Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362174/i-was-quite-scared-hongkonger-japans-quake-hit-kumamoto-describes-shock?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 01:24 UTC+10:00] [Yuen Chun-ning] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock

Snippet: Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362174/i-was-quite-scared-hongkonger-japans-quake-hit-kumamoto-describes-shock

[2026-07-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

Snippet: Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362144/record-chinese-biotech-out-licensing-meets-rising-us-scrutiny?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

Snippet: Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362144/record-chinese-biotech-out-licensing-meets-rising-us-scrutiny

[2026-07-29 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH bolsters shipbuilding with first vessel from Agila Shipyard

Snippet: SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines (HHIP) Inc. launched its first completed vessel at the Agila Subic Shipyard on July 28, 2026, signaling a major milestone for the Korean shipbuilder's operations in the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/regions/ph-bolsters-shipbuilding-with-first-vessel-from-agila-shipyard/2393297

[2026-07-29 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: In Focus: Powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake jolts Kumamoto

Snippet: TOKYO -- A powerful earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture around 4:27 p.m. Tuesday.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/photos/in-focus-powerful-magnitude-7.1-earthquake-jolts-kumamoto

[2026-07-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bank

Snippet: MAS chief says a lengthy boom could lead ‌to inflation, while a pullback in AI investments ‘could sharply weaken global growth’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362169/singapore-growth-hold-firm-ai-boom-major-uncertainty-central-bank?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Edward Robinson] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bank

Snippet: MAS chief says a lengthy boom could lead ‌to inflation, while a pullback in AI investments ‘could sharply weaken global growth’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362169/singapore-growth-hold-firm-ai-boom-major-uncertainty-central-bank

[2026-07-29 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: War on Iran: What is Tehran's 'shadow fleet' really and how does it work?

Snippet: Washington has reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports after the collapse of a planned peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/explainers/war-iran-china-oil-sanctions-shadow-fleet

[2026-07-29 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Nasdaq slumps on worsening chipmaker rout as AI bubble, China competition concerns mount

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/28/business/nasdaq-slumps-on-worsening-chipmaker-rout-as-ai-bubble-china-competition-concerns-mount/

[2026-07-29 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Earthquake levels buildings in Japan, ‘many deaths’ reported (VIDEOS)

Snippet: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan’s southern Kyushu region, causing extensive damage and killing “a considerable number of people,” according to local media.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643575-japan-earthquake-mall-deaths/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-29 00:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says S. Korea, US remain 'united' in 'steadfast' alliance in armistice anniv. message

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10823452

[2026-07-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte on Marcos SONA: Waste of time | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/july-28-2026/

[2026-07-28 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese real estate company moves into Texas to renovate, resell homes

Snippet: The company looks to sell renovated homes like this one primarily to Japanese investors. (Daito Trust Construction)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/japanese-real-estate-company-moves-into-texas-to-renovate-resell-homes

[2026-07-28 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Roberto Mancini vuelve al rescate de Italia tras perderse tercer Mundial

Snippet: El entonces técnico de Arabia Saudí Roberto Mancini previo al partido contra Tailandia en la Copa Asia, el 25 de enero de 2024, en Al Rayán, Qatar. (AP Foto/Aijaz Rahi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mancini-italia-bf5a44eec5ac0561e59ed32877b4b509

[2026-07-28 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Dozens feared trapped in mall after major quake rocks Japan's Kumamoto

Snippet: An Aeon mall in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture was damaged in an earthquake on July 28, with authorities saying many people could be trapped inside. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/dozens-feared-trapped-in-mall-after-major-quake-rocks-japan-s-kumamoto

[2026-07-28 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump says S. Korea, U.S. remain 'united' in 'steadfast' alliance in armistice anniv. message

Snippet: WASHINGTON, July 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728012200315

[2026-07-28 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Oman offers Iran Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Snippet: Under the proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a system analogous to ‌one in place on Asia’s Strait of Malacca

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3362164/oman-offers-iran-gulf-backed-plan-voluntary-fees-use-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 23:36 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Oman offers Iran Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Snippet: Under the proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a system analogous to ‌one in place on Asia’s Strait of Malacca

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3362164/oman-offers-iran-gulf-backed-plan-voluntary-fees-use-hormuz

[2026-07-28 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Teen in China manages to get high gaokao score, despite series of family tragedies | South China Morning Post

Snippet: After an outpouring of support from across the country, 18-year-old Zeng Zixuan asked officials to redirect donations to other students in need.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3362163/teen-china-manages-get-high-gaokao-score-despite-series-family-tragedies

[2026-07-28 23:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From CXMT to Zhipu: How Alibaba’s investment pays off with a growing AI and chip portfolio

Snippet: The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362156/cxmt-zhipu-how-alibabas-investment-pays-growing-ai-and-chip-portfolio

[2026-07-28 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why did shares of Chinese chipmaker CXMT surge over 460 per cent in a day? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The company has a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan (US$484.7 billion) as of July 27, making it mainland China’s most valuable onshore listing.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/science/3362162/why-did-shares-chinese-chipmaker-cxmt-surge-over-460-cent-day

[2026-07-28 23:10 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: DENR wants marine protected areas in West Philippine Sea

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wants areas in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) declared as marine protected areas (MPAs).

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/482631/denr-wants-marine-protected-areas-in-west-philippine-sea/

[2026-07-28 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zubiri backs nuclear energy push: 'It's about time'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s renewed push for nuclear energy, saying it was time for the Philippines to explore the said energy source.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/news/zubiri-backs-nuclear-energy-push-its-about-time/2393116

[2026-07-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people

Snippet: Those arrested include 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians and ⁠three Malaysians, with assets worth about US$245,000 also seized

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362157/malaysian-police-raid-online-scam-centres-johor-arrest-335-people?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people

Snippet: Those arrested include 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians and ⁠three Malaysians, with assets worth about US$245,000 also seized

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362157/malaysian-police-raid-online-scam-centres-johor-arrest-335-people

[2026-07-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

Snippet: The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362103/all-went-wrong-a380-flight-china-becomes-10-hour-ordeal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

Snippet: The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362103/all-went-wrong-a380-flight-china-becomes-10-hour-ordeal

[2026-07-28 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOJ approves filing of multiple charges vs ‘18 Maleta Boys,’ Baligod

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of multiple criminal Informations against the so-called “18 Maleta Boys” and lawyer Levito D. Baligod, paving the way for the cases to proceed before the courts.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/news/doj-approves-filing-of-multiple-charges-vs-18-maleta-boys-baligod/2393098

[2026-07-28 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Snippet: Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362159/new-peak-us-china-tech-rivalry-tibet-drone-hub-launches-mount-everest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:55 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Snippet: Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362159/new-peak-us-china-tech-rivalry-tibet-drone-hub-launches-mount-everest

[2026-07-28 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: India names Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja in Sri Lanka test squad

Snippet: Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders’ Manish Pandey during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Kolkata , India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-squad-sri-lanka-bumrah-e5cba6e4f7ca088cdb2d517b8e7e1e93