[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

[2026-07-28 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: The mountainous region of Kumamoto is no stranger to quakes.

Snippet: Japan9:50 p.m. July 28

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07/28/world/japan-earthquake-kumamoto-tsunami/the-mountainous-region-of-kumamoto-is-no-stranger-to-quakes

[2026-07-28 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’

Snippet: Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362153/china-cracks-down-sales-decommissioned-military-equipment-protect-plas-image?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:42 UTC+10:00] [military uniforms] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’

Snippet: Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362153/china-cracks-down-sales-decommissioned-military-equipment-protect-plas-image

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal a deeper social mobility crisis

Snippet: Promises of economic abundance alone can’t sustain public trust when Asia’s younger generations value fairness of opportunity over growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3361982/indias-cockroach-protests-reveal-deeper-social-mobility-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [CJP] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal a deeper social mobility crisis

Snippet: Promises of economic abundance alone can’t sustain public trust when Asia’s younger generations value fairness of opportunity over growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3361982/indias-cockroach-protests-reveal-deeper-social-mobility-crisis

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: America declares international law for thee but not for me

Snippet: While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3361944/america-declares-international-law-thee-not-me?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: America declares international law for thee but not for me

Snippet: While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3361944/america-declares-international-law-thee-not-me

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia vastly outspends China on Pacific aid. But there’s a catch

Snippet: The perception China is pumping vast sums of development assistance into the Pacific compared with other nations is not borne out by the evidence, with Australia spending significantly more on aid, infrastructure funding and loans in the region than any other nation.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-vastly-outspends-china-on-pacific-aid-but-there-s-a-catch-20260727-p60j1g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia supplants China as Pacific's biggest lender

Snippet: Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 10:30pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/new-lowy-pacific-aid-map-australia-lending-investor/106967764

[2026-07-28 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China responde a críticas sobre exceso de capacidad industrial, ante amenazas de aranceles de EEUU

Snippet: Trabajadores en una fábrica de Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base en Hohot, en Mongolia Interior, China, el 11 de junio del 2026. (AP foto/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-comercio-221a9159277d73eaaaab96364ba4d65c

[2026-07-28 22:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea eyes $19.8b Texas gas power project as 1st US investment deal

Snippet: South Korea is nearing a decision to back a $19.8 billion gas-fired power project in Texas as the first investment under its strategic US investment commitment, according to government and industry sources Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10823431

[2026-07-28 22:06 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Powerful earthquake hits Japan, injuring at least 50

Snippet: A major earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, injuring at least 50 people and halting transportation in an area that serves as a hub for the country’s semiconductor industry.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/powerful-earthquake-hits-japan-injuring-at-least-50-20260728-p60jf6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians? Bali run club controversy revives concerns

Snippet: The alleged exclusion of Indonesians from the running group has resurfaced claims that racism and colourism are well and alive in Bali

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3362154/micro-discrimination-against-indonesians-bali-run-club-controversy-revives-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bali run club revives concerns of ‘micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians

Snippet: The alleged exclusion of Indonesians from the running group has resurfaced claims that racism and colourism are well and alive in Bali

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3362154/micro-discrimination-against-indonesians-bali-run-club-controversy-revives-concerns

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moonshot’s Kimi K3 triggers Silicon Valley debate over bans on Chinese open source models

Snippet: Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362143/moonshots-kimi-k3-triggers-silicon-valley-debate-over-bans-chinese-open-source-models?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moonshot’s Kimi K3 triggers debate over US bans on Chinese open source models

Snippet: Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362143/moonshots-kimi-k3-triggers-silicon-valley-debate-over-bans-chinese-open-source-models

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?

Snippet: Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362134/what-does-deeper-tech-integration-during-us-led-rimpac-mean-china?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?

Snippet: Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362134/what-does-deeper-tech-integration-during-us-led-rimpac-mean-china

[2026-07-28 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gunmen kill high-ranking Taliban official in Afghanistan in rare targeted attack

Snippet: KABUL, Afghanistan — Gunmen killed a high-ranking local Taliban official in Afghanistan’s northwestern province of Badakhshan on Tuesday in a rare targeted killing in the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/world/asia-oceania/gunmen-kill-high-ranking-taliban-official-in-afghanistan-in-rare-targeted-attack/2392957

[2026-07-28 21:54 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Pangilinan seeks Senate probe into PH’s ‘Ayungin Deal’ with China

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan sought a Senate investigation into the so-called “Ayungin Deal” or “Provisional Understanding” that the Philippines entered into with China covering rotation and resupply missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/482626/pangilinan-seeks-senate-probe-into-phs-ayungin-deal-with-china/

[2026-07-28 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China rejects claims about excess manufacturing capacity as US eyes more tariff hikes

Snippet: Workers assemble charging stations at the Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base in Hohot in northern China’s Inner Mongolia province on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-economy-overcapacity-trade-tariffs-cf3e096486d6f0c83b0b52e0aa7f446d

[2026-07-28 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a US military base near the capital, Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/world/asia-oceania/south-korean-officials-order-residents-to-evacuate-after-reported-white-phosphorus-leak-at-us-base/2392951

[2026-07-28 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan PM says injuries, buildings collapsed in major quake

Snippet: TOKYO — A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/world/japan-pm-says-injuries-buildings-collapsed-in-major-quake/2392952

[2026-07-28 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Reports of multiple deaths after earthquake strikes Japan

Snippet: Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 9:48pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/japan-earthquake-live-coverage/106969150

[2026-07-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Senate bill eyes nutrition council revamp to address malnutrition

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-nutrition-council-proposed-commission-senate-hearing-july-2026/

[2026-07-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Korea Barbeque'd: Kospi Crashes As Chip Stocks Tank, AI Token Index Spirals Lower

Snippet: South Korean stocks plunged on Tuesday as concerns over circular AI financing and China's expanding DUV lithography capabilities (read here) were top of mind among investors. Adding to the pressure, chipmakers may not have found a floor just yet because Silicon Data's LLM Token Expenditure Index continues to slide, suggesting that companies are shifting toward cheaper models, particularly open-source alternatives from China.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/korea-massacre-kospi-crashes-chip-stocks-tank-ai-token-index-spirals-lower

[2026-07-28 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base near the capital, Seoul.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-us-air-base-white-phosphorus-33085a09c2a1b06e7dd310250a4ef72f

[2026-07-28 21:36 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pokémon plane, Japan quake and a US tornado: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenAhmedabad, IndiaResidents survey the rubble of a collapsed building after torrential rainPhotograph: Shammi Mehra/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenNajaf, IraqShia pilgrims making their way to the city of Karbala to observe Arbaeen, which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period after the Day of AshuraPhotograph: Anmar Khalil/APShareView image in fullscreenGlasgow, ScotlandUganda’s Mauren Akiiki Banura competes in the first heat of the women’s 400 metres at the Scotstoun Stadium during the Commonwealth Games Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jul/28/pokemon-aeroplane-japan-quake-us-tornado-tuesday-photos-of-the-day

[2026-07-28 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide As Tech Rout Continues, Kospi Halted As It Crashes 10%

Snippet: Futures extend Monday's losses as the Tech tape continues to unravel; global Semis were hit yesterday and again overnight (despite the best attempts of Goldman and JPM to force retail to buy the falling knives) with Asian stocks and especially Korea (-10%) bearing the brunt with fears of Chinese competition accelerating the sell-off and then spilling back over into the US.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-tech-rout-continues-kospi-halted-it-crashes-10

[2026-07-28 21:24 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Multiple people trapped inside shopping centre in Japan after earthquake – live updates

Snippet: An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌7.1 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefecture

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/28/people-trapped-japan-earthquake-kumamoto-aeon-shopping-centre-mall-latest-news-updates

[2026-07-28 21:18 UTC+10:00] [MovePH] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Groups point out gaps between reality and 2026 SONA promises, plans

Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sectoral-groups-reactions-gaps-reality-promises-sona-2026/

[2026-07-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/28/world-news/a-magnitude-7-1-earthquake-shakes-part-of-southern-japan-but-no-tsunami-detected/

[2026-07-28 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Chinese chip giant defies US pressure with 466% debut surge

Snippet: China’s largest memory-chip maker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), has become the mainland’s most valuable listed company after its shares jumped more than five fold on their market debut.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643562-cxmt-chips-ipo-defies-us-pressure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-28 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian central banker’s exit signals dilemma over rate policy, growth target

Snippet: Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362150/indonesian-central-bankers-exit-signals-dilemma-over-rate-policy-growth-target?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 21:08 UTC+10:00] [Bank of Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian central banker’s exit signals dilemma over rate policy, growth target

Snippet: Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362150/indonesian-central-bankers-exit-signals-dilemma-over-rate-policy-growth-target

[2026-07-28 21:08 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution wants to alternate with defense on evidence presentation

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/prosecution-wants-alternate-defense-evidence-presentation-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/

[2026-07-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mounts

Snippet: The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362147/china-woos-slovakia-ai-robotics-pitch-eu-trade-friction-mounts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mounts

Snippet: The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362147/china-woos-slovakia-ai-robotics-pitch-eu-trade-friction-mounts

[2026-07-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Audi, Volkswagen seek business restructuring

Snippet: BERLIN — Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi must work with the group toward a comprehensive restructuring, the subsidiary’s finance chief said on Monday, after reporting a weak second quarter hit by falling sales in China and the United States.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/business/foreign-business/audi-volkswagen-seek-business-restructuring/2392057

[2026-07-28 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Snippet: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, knocking out power to thousands of homes, stopping rail services and triggering tsunami warnings and aftershocks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/28/magnitude-7-1-earthquake-shakes-southern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued

[2026-07-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s behind China’s recent spike in Covid-19 cases? And is it anything to worry about?

Snippet: Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362131/whats-behind-chinas-recent-spike-covid-19-cases-and-it-anything-worry-about?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s behind China’s spike in Covid-19 cases? And is it cause for concern?

Snippet: Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362131/whats-behind-chinas-recent-spike-covid-19-cases-and-it-anything-worry-about