[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

[2026-07-28 20:58 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Malaysian police raid online scam centers in Johor, arrest 335 people, including 309 Chinese nationals

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysia-police-raid-online-scam-centers-johor/

[2026-07-28 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Life targets Asia’s booming wealth transfer market with new platform

Snippet: Insurer joins global scramble to serve Asian clients looking to transfer wealth to next generation via insurance products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/wealth/article/3362146/sun-life-targets-asias-booming-wealth-transfer-market-new-platform?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:58 UTC+10:00] [HSBC Life] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Life targets Asia’s booming wealth transfer market with new platform

Snippet: Insurer joins global scramble to serve Asian clients looking to transfer wealth to next generation via insurance products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/wealth/article/3362146/sun-life-targets-asias-booming-wealth-transfer-market-new-platform

[2026-07-28 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Powerful Quake Rocks Southern Japan

Snippet: A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring dozens, sparking fires, and damaging buildings.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/powerful-quake-rocks-southern-japan

[2026-07-28 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia first

Snippet: Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362145/hong-kong-shopping-festival-eyes-asean-expansion-singapore-malaysia-first?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:47 UTC+10:00] [Lazada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia first

Snippet: Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362145/hong-kong-shopping-festival-eyes-asean-expansion-singapore-malaysia-first

[2026-07-28 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Over 14K kilos of expired meat, other food products seized in Valenzuela

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Authorities confiscated a total of 14,541 kilograms of expired meat and other food products in a series of raids in the city.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/news/over-14k-kilos-of-expired-meat-other-food-products-seized-in-valenzuela/2392924

[2026-07-28 20:35 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Groups after SONA 2026: What’s the plan for teachers’ salary?

Snippet: TEACHERS' DEMANDS. Protesters raise banners calling for a wage increase for teachers during a rally in Quezon City ahead of the fifth State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 27, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/education-sector-reactions-marcos-jr-sona-2026/

[2026-07-28 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: White phosphorus leak reported inside US airbase in South Korea, safety ministry says

Snippet: A "leak" of white phosphorus occurred inside the Osan Air Base in South Korea on Tuesday, and an evacuation advisory has been issued for nearby residents, South Korea's safety ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-903888

[2026-07-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s home-grown DUV progress not the biggest threat to ASML, analysts say

Snippet: Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362139/chinas-home-grown-duv-progress-not-biggest-threat-asml-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s home-grown DUV progress not the biggest threat to ASML, analysts say

Snippet: Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362139/chinas-home-grown-duv-progress-not-biggest-threat-asml-analysts-say

[2026-07-28 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake

Snippet: An aerial view showing the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre in Japan's Kashima Town

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgewg24qgnjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-28 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Monday’s SONA ‘peaceful, orderly’ even after arrest of 51 people – PNP

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Tuesday that the security coverage for Monday’s State of the Nation (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was “generally peaceful and orderly” even after 51 people, 12 of them minors, were arrested.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/news/mondays-sona-peaceful-orderly-even-after-arrest-of-51-people-pnp/2392864

[2026-07-28 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China rejects 'overcapacity' claims in sweeping rebuttal against US, EU

Snippet: Cars are lined up for export at Shanghai's port on July 14. (China Daily via Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/china-rejects-overcapacity-claims-in-sweeping-rebuttal-against-us-eu

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pushes back against Western overcapacity claims in new document

Snippet: Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362138/china-pushes-back-against-western-overcapacity-claims-new-document?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pushes back against Western overcapacity claims in new document

Snippet: Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362138/china-pushes-back-against-western-overcapacity-claims-new-document

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teenager wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication

Snippet: With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362080/china-teenager-wins-praise-developing-app-remind-grandpa-take-daily-medication?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teenager wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication

Snippet: With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362080/china-teenager-wins-praise-developing-app-remind-grandpa-take-daily-medication

[2026-07-28 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Los Angeles diabetes doctor Shen Yang joins China’s Westlake University

Snippet: Recognised as a ‘top endocrinologist’ in southern California, Shen will be first US-licensed clinical doctor at the Chinese medical school

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3362132/top-los-angeles-diabetes-doctor-shen-yang-joins-chinas-westlake-university?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 19:54 UTC+10:00] [diabetes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Los Angeles diabetes doctor Shen Yang joins China’s Westlake University

Snippet: Recognised as a ‘top endocrinologist’ in southern California, Shen will be first US-licensed clinical doctor at the Chinese medical school

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3362132/top-los-angeles-diabetes-doctor-shen-yang-joins-chinas-westlake-university

[2026-07-28 19:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea's 1st investment project in US said to be power plant

Snippet: South Korea's first project for investment in the United States under a bilateral trade deal is likely to be a power plant, government sources said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10823372

[2026-07-28 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China’s reported chip breakthrough comes with some big caveats

Snippet: ASML's stock fell Tuesday after a report that China is mass-producing a critical tool that the Dutch tech giant has long held a monopoly over.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/28/china-chipmaking-duv-tool-asml-explained.html

[2026-07-28 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi as DJ after backlash over adult-content past

Snippet: The influencer and DJ was removed from the line-up after questions were raised over government branding associated with the event

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3362133/malaysia-crypto-event-drops-ms-pui-yi-dj-after-backlash-over-adult-content-past?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 19:41 UTC+10:00] [MDEC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi as DJ after backlash over adult-content past

Snippet: The influencer and DJ was removed from the line-up after questions were raised over government branding associated with the event

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3362133/malaysia-crypto-event-drops-ms-pui-yi-dj-after-backlash-over-adult-content-past

[2026-07-28 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Alert issued after suspected white phosphorus leak at U.S. base

Snippet: PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, July 28 (Yonhap) -- An emergency alert was issued in the regional city of Pyeongtaek on Tuesday hosting the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) after police received a report of a suspected white phosphorus leak at the U.S. military base, city officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728011700315

[2026-07-28 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Vietnam’s smart-port push opens another door to Washington

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/vietnams-smart-port-push-opens-another-door-to-washington/

[2026-07-28 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's 1st investment project in U.S. said to be power plant

Snippet: SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first project for investment in the United States under a bilateral trade deal is likely to be a power plant, government sources said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728011600320

[2026-07-28 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fire hits commercial building in Manila

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fire broke out from a commercial building in Manila at noon on Tuesday but put it out about four hours later, authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/news/fire-hits-commercial-building-in-manila/2392794

[2026-07-28 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japanese man arrested for years of guitar noise

Snippet: TOKYO — An overly enthusiastic Japanese musician has been arrested after allegedly giving his elderly neighbors insomnia for more than seven years with his loud guitar playing, police said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/world/japanese-man-arrested-for-years-of-guitar-noise/2392783

[2026-07-28 19:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: White phosphorus leaks at US air base in Pyeongtaek

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10823335

[2026-07-28 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii

Snippet: This satellite image released by NOAA shows Hurricane Fausto, center, and Hurricane Genevieve off the southwest coast of Mexico, right, over the Pacific Ocean, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (NOAA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tropical-weather-hurricane-genevieve-fausto-dae26f4e019398458e153e64f01d9755

[2026-07-28 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House panel to prioritize Marcos tax reform agenda after SONA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives will move quickly on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s tax reform agenda outlined in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), chairman Rep. Miro Quimbo said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/news/house-panel-to-prioritize-marcos-tax-reform-agenda-after-sona/2392850

[2026-07-28 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military – will it be ‘a career killer’?

Snippet: Manila has to offer tech professionals competitive salaries and a good career path without the administrative burden, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362126/philippines-seeks-coders-hackers-military-will-it-be-career-killer?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 19:04 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military – will it be ‘a career killer’?

Snippet: Manila has to offer tech professionals competitive salaries and a good career path without the administrative burden, analysts warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362126/philippines-seeks-coders-hackers-military-will-it-be-career-killer