[2026-05-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Security beyond self-reliant defense

Snippet: Global instability is intensifying. The prolonged war in Ukraine, North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia, unrest in the Middle East, and supply-chain threats in the Strait of Hormuz all point to one reality: economic security can no longer be assumed. For Korea, lasting security depends not only on economic growth, defense industrial progress, or technological advancement, but also on recognizing a vital distinction: autonomy is not the same as security.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730369

[2026-05-04 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Angels place LHP Yusei Kikuchi on IL with shoulder inflammation

Snippet: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, of Japan, throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/angels-kikuchi-fcc11a745748d656322e2e740c94c68f

[2026-05-04 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Atlanta at Seattle — MLBN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-3ad459748a9c5f5916cc13ac6aa510fd

[2026-05-04 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nadeesha, Sumedha win Silvers at Asian Throwing C’Ship

Snippet: Sri Lankan athletes Nadeesha Lekamge and Sumedha Ranasinghe clinched Silver medals in women’s and men’s Javelin Throw events at the Asian Throwing Championship held in Makpo, Korea yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988766/nadeesha-sumedha-win-silvers-at-asian-throwing-cship/

[2026-05-04 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sajith roots for India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, while speaking at WION’s Global Innovation and Leadership Summit held in Colombo on Saturday (2) said that his country believes in nurturing its relations with India. He also backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/breaking-news/988951/sajith-roots-for-indias-bid-for-permanent-unsc-seat/

[2026-05-04 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When the young cannot look after the old

Snippet: Sri Lanka is experiencing one of the fastest ageing populations in South Asia, with those aged 60+ projected to rise from 18 percent in 2024 to 25 percent by 2040. This transition is driven by high life expectancy (73+ years for males, 80+ for females) and declining birth rates. The shift poses major economic challenges, including a shrinking workforce, rising dependency ratios, and the need for enhanced health care and pension systems.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/nadira-gunatilleke/988698/when-the-young-cannot-look-after-the-old/

[2026-05-04 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: From school to postgraduate, girls now outnumber boys in India - DailyNews

Snippet: India is closing long-standing gender gaps in education, with girls now outperforming boys on several fronts. The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) data shows that the transition remains uneven – from near parity in school enrolment to a gradual shift in higher education outcomes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/world/988644/from-school-to-postgraduate-girls-now-outnumber-boys-in-india/

[2026-05-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: We need to hedge against controlling China and messy US on AI: Hello Japan!

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-need-to-hedge-against-controlling-china-and-messy-us-on-ai-hello-japan-20260503-p5zt8l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yuan payments soar as currency of last resort for Iran, Russia

Snippet: The yuan and the ruble have emerged as leading currencies for trade among U.S.-sanctioned Iran, Russia and China. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yuan-payments-soar-as-currency-of-last-resort-for-iran-russia

[2026-05-04 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties

Snippet: May 4, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/japans-iron-lady-lands-in-australia-to-shore-up-ties/

[2026-05-04 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to sign quantum tech agreement with India, eyeing computer exports

Snippet: A quantum computer developed by Japan's Toshiba. (Photo by Ryo Matsuura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-to-sign-quantum-tech-agreement-with-india-eyeing-computer-exports

[2026-05-04 02:38 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial

Snippet: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/03/the-guardian-view-on-chinas-carrots-and-sticks-trump-should-not-sell-out-taiwan-for-trade

[2026-05-04 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 CrosswordMonday, 4 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-04

[2026-05-04 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 SudokuMonday, 4 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-04

[2026-05-04 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 CrosswordMonday, 4 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-05-04

[2026-05-04 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 SearchMonday, 4 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-04

[2026-05-04 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM Foundation banners PH, wins 2 Stevie Awards at Asia-Pacific regional honors

Snippet: SM Foundation has been recognized for its communications and reporting excellence at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards held in Macao, earning one gold and one bronze distinction.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/tmt-newswire/sm-foundation-banners-ph-wins-2-stevie-awards-at-asia-pacific-regional-honors/2334408

[2026-05-04 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Snippet: TAIPEI — Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te said he arrived in the African nation of Eswatini on Saturday, days after his government was forced to push back the trip when several countries withdrew permission for him to fly over their territories reportedly over Chinese pressure.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/asia-oceania/taiwans-lai-lands-in-eswatini-in-a-trip-delayed-by-lack-of-overflight-clearance/2334429

[2026-05-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sun Life PH shines golden at Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for innovation, impact

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/tmt-newswire/sun-life-ph-shines-golden-at-asia-pacific-stevie-awards-for-innovation-impact/2334405

[2026-05-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at 'scam center'

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/asia-oceania/sri-lanka-arrests-37-chinese-at-scam-center/2334426

[2026-05-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea calls US cyber-crime accusations 'absurd slander'

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/asia-oceania/north-korea-calls-us-cyber-crime-accusations-absurd-slander/2334427

[2026-05-04 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fleeting freedom at festival for India's transgender community

Snippet: INDIA — For a few fleeting days each year, India's often-shunned transgender community is welcomed and revered at a festival that is at once sacred ritual, celebration, and a refuge.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/news/world/fleeting-freedom-at-festival-for-indias-transgender-community/2334537

[2026-05-04 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hyderabad falters as Kolkata wins by seven wickets in IPL

Snippet: Kolkata Knight Riders’captain Ajinkya Rahane, right, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, encourage each other as they bat during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders in Hyderabad, India, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indian-premier-league-hyderabad-kolkata-gujarat-punjab-5101cc8d9ee03a99251d7126b098c117

[2026-05-04 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank aims to make data center batteries without lithium, cobalt

Snippet: SoftBank and South Korean-startup Cosmos Lab plan to make the batteries on the former site of Sharp's LCD plant near Osaka. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/softbank-aims-to-make-data-center-batteries-without-lithium-cobalt

[2026-05-04 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Brownlee leads charge as Ginebra routs ROS

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra massacred Rain or Shine, 114-90 behind its 21 three-point shots to boost its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup top 4 hopes on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/sports/brownlee-leads-charge-as-ginebra-routs-ros/2334518

[2026-05-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a 5-year defence pact between North Korea and Russia could make China uneasy

Snippet: Rare cooperation plan with Moscow could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352265/why-5-year-defence-pact-between-north-korea-and-russia-could-make-china-uneasy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a 5-year defence pact between North Korea and Russia could make China uneasy

Snippet: Rare cooperation plan with Moscow could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352265/why-5-year-defence-pact-between-north-korea-and-russia-could-make-china-uneasy

[2026-05-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH world press freedom ranking improves

Snippet: THE Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) noted on Sunday the Philippines continued improvement in its ranking in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index as announced by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/news/ph-world-press-freedom-ranking-improves/2334522

[2026-05-03 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fencers extend world rankings lead over Japan at FIE Foil World Cup in Turkey

Snippet: Teenager Harris Ho played pivotal role in team’s progress to semi-finals, while Ryan Choi was the city’s best performer in individual events

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3352286/hong-kong-fencers-extend-world-rankings-lead-over-japan-fie-foil-world-cup-turkey?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 23:32 UTC+10:00] [fencing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fencers extend world rankings lead over Japan at FIE Foil World Cup in Turkey

Snippet: Teenager Harris Ho played pivotal role in team’s progress to semi-finals, while Ryan Choi was the city’s best performer in individual events

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3352286/hong-kong-fencers-extend-world-rankings-lead-over-japan-fie-foil-world-cup-turkey

[2026-05-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US sanctioned Chinese oil refineries. Now China is really pushing back

Snippet: Beijing has wheeled out its ‘Blocking Rules’ for the first time, ordering non-compliance with the American action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352278/us-sanctioned-chinese-oil-refineries-now-china-really-pushing-back?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The US sanctioned Chinese oil refineries. Now China is really pushing back

Snippet: Beijing has wheeled out its ‘Blocking Rules’ for the first time, ordering non-compliance with the American action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352278/us-sanctioned-chinese-oil-refineries-now-china-really-pushing-back

[2026-05-03 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Defer tuition hikes, Sen. Pia Cayetano urges HEIs

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano supported the appeal of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to higher education institutions (HEIs) to defer planned tuition increases.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/news/defer-tuition-hikes-sen-pia-cayetano-urges-heis/2334494

[2026-05-03 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Meralco routs Blackwater, boosts top 4 bid

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Meralco strengthened its top 4 bid after manhandling Blackwater, 108-93 in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/sports/meralco-routs-blackwater-boosts-top-4-bid/2334489

[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports

Snippet: In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352020/footwear-ai-services-china-moves-value-chain-exports?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [iROOTECH] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports

Snippet: In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352020/footwear-ai-services-china-moves-value-chain-exports

[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World may find itself ‘in a very Chinese time’ of data governance

Snippet: Beijing’s distinct approach to AI development and its digital economy strategy could help overcome the apparently finite nature of human-generated data

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351972/world-may-find-itself-very-chinese-time-data-governance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [AI-plus] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World may find itself ‘in a very Chinese time’ of data governance

Snippet: Beijing’s distinct approach to AI development and its digital economy strategy could help overcome the apparently finite nature of human-generated data

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351972/world-may-find-itself-very-chinese-time-data-governance

[2026-05-03 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UP brings Filipino comics to life in electrifying defense

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines wove a pulse-pounding, comics-inspired epic on the UAAP streetdance floor, mesmerizing the eight-team field with a vivid, hero-laden showcase that celebrated the true spirit of Filipino pop culture.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/sports/up-brings-filipino-comics-to-life-in-electrifying-defense/2334476

[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can China best profit from Trump’s latest rift with traditional US allies?

Snippet: The US president’s decision to pull troops out of Germany and threats to do the same to Spain and Italy are the latest rift within Nato

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352274/how-can-china-best-profit-trumps-latest-rift-traditional-us-allies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can China best profit from Trump’s latest rift with traditional US allies?

Snippet: The US president’s decision to pull troops out of Germany and threats to do the same to Spain and Italy are the latest rift within Nato

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352274/how-can-china-best-profit-trumps-latest-rift-traditional-us-allies

[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fallow farms, more coal burning and copper shortages – how this El Nino could affect China

Snippet: They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352028/fallow-farms-more-coal-burning-and-copper-shortages-how-el-nino-could-affect-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [food security] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fallow farms, more coal burning and copper shortages – how this El Nino could affect China

Snippet: They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352028/fallow-farms-more-coal-burning-and-copper-shortages-how-el-nino-could-affect-china

[2026-05-03 21:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Court orders detention of alleged drug supplier to former Philippines-based kingpin

Snippet: Suspect smuggled 22 kg of meth into Korea since 2019, police say

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730426

[2026-05-03 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DSWD extends aid to families affected by Mayon Volcano eruption

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Bicol Region field office has extended aid to families affected by the eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay province.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/news/dswd-extends-aid-to-families-affected-by-mayon-volcano-eruption/2334461

[2026-05-03 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Arrest warrant issued for key drug supplier to notorious drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 3 (Yonhap) -- A district court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant for a key drug supplier to notorious drug trafficker Park Wang-yeol following his repatriation from Thailand last week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503003400315

[2026-05-03 21:15 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How this Irish pub is helping turn a quiet Seoul neighbourhood into a cultural hotspot

Snippet: Seoul’s Nowon district has never been known for nightlife. Irish-American Brendan Kelly shares how his bar, Kelly’s Pub, is changing that

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3352112/how-irish-pub-helping-turn-quiet-seoul-neighbourhood-cultural-hotspot

[2026-05-03 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te tours Eswatini amid diplomatic support

Snippet: Taiwan president Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday for a state visit to bolster ties with one of its few remaining diplomatic allies despite growing international pressure from China.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/03/taiwan-president-lai-ching-te-tours-eswatini-amid-diplomatic-support/

[2026-05-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US blockade strands 1.8m barrels a day of Iranian crude oil

Snippet: Satellite image of waters off Kharg Island, Iran, taken on April 18 by ESA’s Sentinel‑2 satellite (Image via Copernicus Browser, processed by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/us-blockade-strands-1.8m-barrels-a-day-of-iranian-crude-oil

[2026-05-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Who is Bea Millan-Windorski, Miss Universe Philippines 2026?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/profiles/miss-universe-philippines-2026-winner-bea-millan-windorski/