[2026-04-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China boy grabs public attention by ‘handcrafting’ turbojet engine in family’s living room

Snippet: Youngster who describes himself as ‘rocket boy’ brushes off scepticism about the authenticity of his abilities; says he is not afraid to fail

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3351157/china-boy-grabs-public-attention-handcrafting-turbojet-engine-familys-living-room?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to launch new frigate with enhanced anti-air, anti-sub capabilities

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea was set to hold a launch ceremony Wednesday for a new homegrown 3,600-ton frigate with enhanced anti-air and anti-submarine capabilities, the Navy and the state arms procurement agency said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429002700315

[2026-04-29 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Wartime’ in Iran, Trump’s fury and the UAE: here’s what happened overnight

Snippet: As the US president hit out at Germany’s chancellor, Iran said it did not consider the war to be over, while the UAE pulled out of Opec

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351769/wartime-iran-trumps-fury-and-uae-heres-what-happened-overnight?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 10:43 UTC+10:00] [Britain] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Wartime’ in Iran, Trump’s fury and the UAE: here’s what happened overnight

Snippet: As the US president hit out at Germany’s chancellor, Iran said it did not consider the war to be over, while the UAE pulled out of Opec

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351769/wartime-iran-trumps-fury-and-uae-heres-what-happened-overnight

[2026-04-29 10:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim attends concert marking 80th founding anniv. of key military band

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a concert marking the 80th founding anniversary of a key military band, calling it a symbol of the country's armed forces, state media reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727998

[2026-04-29 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Unionized cargo workers, BGF Logis reach tentative agreement after fatal truck accident

Snippet: JINJU, South Korea, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Unionized cargo workers said Wednesday they have reached a tentative agreement with BGF Logis, the logistics affiliate of the CU convenience store chain, following the death of a union member hit by a truck during a recent demonstration near a logistics center of the company.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429002200315

[2026-04-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese travellers rush abroad for Golden Week before fuel price increases

Snippet: The operator of Narita airport anticipates that 1.59 million travellers will pass through the airport over the two-week holiday season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3351741/japanese-travellers-rush-abroad-golden-week-fuel-price-increases?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [JTB Tourism Research and Consulting] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese travellers rush abroad for Golden Week before fuel price increases

Snippet: The operator of Narita airport anticipates that 1.59 million travellers will pass through the airport over the two-week holiday season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3351741/japanese-travellers-rush-abroad-golden-week-fuel-price-increases

[2026-04-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong rower wins Asian championships, still thinks results ‘short of expectations’

Snippet: Chiu Hin-chun wary of threat from China, Japan and Uzbekistan rivals at the Asian Games in Japan in September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3351694/hong-kong-rower-wins-asian-championships-still-thinks-results-short-expectations?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Asian Games] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong rower wins Asian championships, still thinks results ‘short of expectations’

Snippet: Chiu Hin-chun wary of threat from China, Japan and Uzbekistan rivals at the Asian Games in Japan in September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3351694/hong-kong-rower-wins-asian-championships-still-thinks-results-short-expectations

[2026-04-29 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim attends concert marking 80th founding anniv. of key military band

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a concert marking the 80th founding anniversary of a key military band, calling it a symbol of the country's armed forces, state media reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429001300315

[2026-04-29 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open mixed after OPEC shock, tech jitters drag Wall Street stocks

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Wednesday, after Wall Street declined overnight as investors assess the latest developments concerning OPEC, as well as a report that pointed to weakness in OpenAI.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/asia-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-04-29 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Jeonju Int'l Film Festival to kick off with 237 films

Snippet: JEONJU, South Korea, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), South Korea's largest showcase of indie and house cinema, was set to kick off Wednesday evening, featuring 237 films from 54 countries, organizers said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429001500315

[2026-04-29 09:46 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment hearing | April 29

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The House committee on justice is expected to take a crucial step Thursday as lawmakers weigh whether probable cause exists in the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, following weeks of high-stakes hearings and explosive testimonies.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/473693/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-hearing-april-29/

[2026-04-29 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH rule on foreign divorce discriminatory, ‘borders on racism’ — expert

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/local-rule-foreign-divorce-discriminatory-borders-racism/

[2026-04-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases

Snippet: Mainland China property tycoon reaps 86 per cent gain on 2010 investment, following another sale in the same project that netted 77 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351736/pair-hong-kong-luxury-homes-sells-us41m-market-sizzle-increases?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Niverse] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases

Snippet: Mainland China property tycoon reaps 86 per cent gain on 2010 investment, following another sale in the same project that netted 77 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351736/pair-hong-kong-luxury-homes-sells-us41m-market-sizzle-increases

[2026-04-29 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Ukraine envoy stepping down amid stalled peace talks with Russia

Snippet: The State Department denied a report that Julie Davis’ departure was out of frustration and differences with the US president

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3351766/trumps-ukraine-envoy-stepping-down-amid-stalled-peace-talks-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:49 UTC+10:00] [Julie Davis] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Ukraine envoy stepping down amid stalled peace talks with Russia

Snippet: The State Department denied a report that Julie Davis’ departure was out of frustration and differences with the US president

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3351766/trumps-ukraine-envoy-stepping-down-amid-stalled-peace-talks-russia

[2026-04-29 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Democrats urge Trump to keep ban on Chinese cars in US as Xi meeting looms

Snippet: US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351765/democrats-urge-trump-keep-ban-chinese-cars-us-xi-meeting-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:42 UTC+10:00] [George Washington University] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Democrats urge Trump to keep ban on Chinese cars in US as Xi meeting looms

Snippet: US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351765/democrats-urge-trump-keep-ban-chinese-cars-us-xi-meeting-looms

[2026-04-29 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pressure on DOJ to prosecute Anthony Fauci grows after adviser indicted—with days left to charge COVID ‘lies’

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The indictment of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s former adviser David Morens Tuesday revived calls for the Justice Department to prosecute Fauci himself for allegedly lying to Congress about funding risky research in China before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/pressure-on-doj-to-prosecute-anthony-fauci-grows-after-adviser-indictedwith-days-left-to-charge-covid-lies/

[2026-04-29 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: First full gas tanker exits Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began

Snippet: A tanker ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz headed for China on Monday — the first shipment of natural gas to successfully exit the Persian Gulf since the start of the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/world-news/first-full-gas-tanker-exits-strait-of-hormuz-since-iran-war-began/

[2026-04-29 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 29)

Snippet: 'Fair allowance' for temporary workers falls short of structural reform

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429000700320

[2026-04-29 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 29)

Snippet: Excessive demands: Samsung workers' planned strike triggers extreme concerns

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429000600320

[2026-04-29 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 29)

Snippet: Rally without breadth: Korea's equity boom accelerates on chips, but debt and risks quietly build

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429000500320

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling

Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351630/how-chinas-reported-ban-sulphuric-acid-exports-could-have-overseas-buyers-reeling?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Peng Yang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling

Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351630/how-chinas-reported-ban-sulphuric-acid-exports-could-have-overseas-buyers-reeling

[2026-04-29 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US draft bill targets Beijing’s AI rise with mandate to name China’s tech leaders

Snippet: Lawmakers seek report on China’s AI progress, benchmarking capabilities and comparing US systems as rivalry over frontier tech deepens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3351764/us-draft-bill-targets-beijings-ai-rise-mandate-name-chinas-tech-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 07:59 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US draft bill targets Beijing’s AI rise with mandate to name China’s tech leaders

Snippet: Lawmakers seek report on China’s AI progress, benchmarking capabilities and comparing US systems as rivalry over frontier tech deepens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3351764/us-draft-bill-targets-beijings-ai-rise-mandate-name-chinas-tech-leaders

[2026-04-29 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan turns to Chinese petrochemicals amid naphtha crunch

Snippet: Japanese chemical companies are grappling with shortages of feedstocks that had been sourced mainly from the Middle East. (Photo by Kai Fujii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-turns-to-chinese-petrochemicals-amid-naphtha-crunch

[2026-04-29 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: HBy Heloise Vyas

Snippet: Heloise is a digital journalist working with the ABC's national news desk. She has experience reporting for online and radio, covering local to federal-level news. Her interests span geopolitics, foreign affairs, and issues surrounding diaspora communities. Heloise has lived in the Middle East, South Asia, and North America, and is multilingual.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/heloise-vyas/103958756

[2026-04-29 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mitsubishi Materials to lift tungsten carbide prices on tight China supply

Snippet: Tungsten materials are used by Mitsubishi Materials to make cemented carbide cutting tools. (Mitsubishi Materials)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/mitsubishi-materials-to-lift-tungsten-carbide-prices-on-tight-china-supply

[2026-04-29 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs, report says

Snippet: The US owes billions of dollars in unpaid fees to the organisation, which is facing ‘imminent financial collapse’, according to its chief

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351762/us-conditions-paying-un-dues-include-china-curbs-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 06:51 UTC+10:00] [Stephane Dujarric] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs, report says

Snippet: The US owes billions of dollars in unpaid fees to the organisation, which is facing ‘imminent financial collapse’, according to its chief

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351762/us-conditions-paying-un-dues-include-china-curbs-report-says

[2026-04-29 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese sake made in space fetches nearly $700,000

Snippet: Proceeds from the sale will be donated to support Japan's space development projects. (Mitsubishi Heavy/Dassai)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/japanese-sake-made-in-space-fetches-nearly-700-000

[2026-04-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Kim Seong-kon] Living across boundaries: 'Now we are shining'

Snippet: These days, Koreans overseas take pride in their home country, as Korea is “glittering” in the international spotlight. In America, for example, many Korean Americans are proud of the country of their heritage thanks to the huge success of “KPop Demon Hunters.” People in Korea, too, are pleased with their country, as K-pop, Korean film and K-drama enjoy immense popularity in the global village.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727674

[2026-04-29 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pasig shuts Bleu Hotel tied to former Rep. Defensor kin after trafficking raid

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Pasig City government ordered the immediate closure of Bleu Hotel Pasig, an establishment allegedly linked to the wife and daughter of former AnaKalusugan party-list Rep. Mike Defensor, after a National Bureau of Investigation raid over alleged human trafficking and prostitution.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/national/pasig-shuts-bleu-hotel-tied-to-former-rep-defensor-kin-after-trafficking-raid/2330953

[2026-04-29 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: El Niño one step closer as Pacific transition now fastest in 50 years

Snippet: Thankfully for Australia, a record El Niño does not also suggest record drought or heat is on the cards. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/el-nino-pacific-transition-fastest-in-50-years/106617534

[2026-04-29 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Representatives from Iran's federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders

Snippet: Iran’s Mehdi Taremi shoots a penalty kick to score his side’s second goal during a friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fifa-iran-world-cup-89e8f4fc3bce695e78dd8c7882493d95

[2026-04-29 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Southeast Asia's data center boom is running into a power crunch

Snippet: Construction workers walk to a data center building under construction in Sedenak Tech Park in Johor state of Malaysia on Sept. 27, 2024. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/southeast-asia-s-data-center-boom-is-running-into-a-power-crunch

[2026-04-29 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to help Pacific island nations create payment settlement processor

Snippet: International remittances and tourism are critical parts of many Pacific island economies. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-to-help-pacific-island-nations-create-payment-settlement-processor

[2026-04-29 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to help Pacific island nations create payment processor

Snippet: International remittances and tourism are critical parts of many Pacific island economies. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-to-help-pacific-island-nations-create-payment-processor

[2026-04-29 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: NWSL: San Diego Wave vs. Portland Thorns — CBSSN, FOX

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-597a94e077c6f5b222adfcd2c71d5495

[2026-04-29 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AHC Group and Asia Africa Chamber sign MoU to drive multi-sector investment

Snippet: AHC Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the Asia Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) through the signing of an MoU, marking a significant step towards strengthening international trade and investment ties.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986511/ahc-group-and-asia-africa-chamber-sign-mou-to-drive-multi-sector-investment/

[2026-04-29 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka deepens tourism and educational ties with China

Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its tourism and educational cooperation with China, following an official visit by Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe to Sichuan College on April 23.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986514/sri-lanka-deepens-tourism-and-educational-ties-with-china/

[2026-04-29 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka women miss Asian Games after heavy defeat

Snippet: Sri Lanka women’s hockey team failed to qualify for the Asian Games after suffering a heavy 1-6 defeat against Uzbekistan in the Women’s Asian Games Qualifier 2026 match played in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday. Sri Lanka, playing in the 5th to 8th place match, showed early resistance but could not contain a strong Uzbekistan side that dominated the second half to seal a convincing win.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/sports/986628/lanka-women-miss-asian-games-after-heavy-defeat/

[2026-04-29 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Asian Beach Games’ medalists return home

Snippet: Sri Lankan athletic team came up with fine performance to clinch 4 medals (one silver and 3 bronze) at the recently concluded Asian Beach Games in China. The medal winning Lankan athletes arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday. Lankan medal winners included: Silver medal – Ishara Samanmali in women’s long jump, Bronze medals – Shashikala Lankathilake and Jayathra Sampath Miranda in the women’s and men’s long jump with men’s 4x60m relay team comprising Manuja Prabhash, Malith Thamel, Malith Tharushan and

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/sports/986640/asian-beach-games-medalists-return-home/

[2026-04-29 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka begin ITF final qualifier with high hopes

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top junior tennis players began a crucial campaign at the ITF World Junior Tennis Asia Oceania Final Qualifying Event – Boys, which started on April 28 and will run until May 3 at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association in Kuching, Malaysia yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/sports/986314/sri-lanka-begin-itf-final-qualifier-with-high-hopes/

[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exterminators revolutionises termite management with AI-powered ‘Smart Missile 3G’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Exterminators PLC, Asia’s first publicly listed pest management company, today announced a landmark digital transformation in termite control with the launch of the re-engineered Smart Missile 3G.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986481/exterminators-revolutionises-termite-management-with-ai-powered-smart-missile-3g/