[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: ComBank secures Global Finance Asia-Pacific regional Award for Circular Economy Commitment - DailyNews

Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named the Asia Pacific regional winner of the Circular Economy Commitment award at the sixth annual Sustainable Finance Awards presented by Global Finance, securing a significant third-party endorsement of the Bank’s commitment to sustainable and responsible banking.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986427/combank-secures-global-finance-asia-pacific-regional-award-for-circular-economy-commitment/

[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/

[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pan Asia Bank offers customers with solutions to face energy crisis - DailyNews

Snippet: Pan Asia Bank has been driving innovation to offer both mobility and energy independence. Anticipating the growing challenges surrounding fuel availability and energy costs in the country, Pan Asia Bank took proactive steps to offer customers a forward-looking solution.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986445/pan-asia-bank-offers-customers-with-solutions-to-face-energy-crisis/

[2026-04-29 05:21 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Three ways South Korea can buy alliance insurance

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/three-ways-south-korea-can-buy-alliance-insurance/

[2026-04-29 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Terra Drone backs 2nd Ukrainian peer with eye on defense exports

Snippet: A member of Ukraine's military prepares a rocket-type interceptor drone for launch. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-terra-drone-backs-2nd-ukrainian-peer-with-eye-on-defense-exports

[2026-04-29 04:37 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: BYD profit slumps as its car sales in China falter

Snippet: April 29, 2026 04:37 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/byd-profit-slumps-as-its-car-sales-in-china-falter/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Rajasthan hands Punjab its first defeat in Indian Premier League

Snippet: Rajasthan Royals’ Donovan Ferreira hits a six during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh, India, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.(AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-punjab-rajasthan-3cdaecc0e9c3b97a5a59e82034210c84

[2026-04-29 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tokyo Electron's close ties with TSMC at risk after chip tech leak

Snippet: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is a crucial customer for Tokyo Electron. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tokyo-electron-s-close-ties-with-tsmc-at-risk-after-chip-tech-leak

[2026-04-29 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down Falun Gong suit

Snippet: The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-china-cisco-falun-gong-lawsuit-c6a1fca49c35e031f9c889ac5bd30276

[2026-04-29 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda plays catch-up in Vietnam and India's e-motorcycle markets

Snippet: The Honda ICON e: electric motorbike at the Vietnam Motor Show. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/honda-plays-catch-up-in-vietnam-and-india-s-e-motorcycle-markets

[2026-04-29 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DFA: Co's regular and diplomatic passports had been canceled since December 2025

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it cancelled one regular and one diplomatic passport of former representative Elizaldy Co by virtue of a court order in December 2025.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/dfa-cos-regular-and-diplomatic-passports-had-been-canceled-since-december-2025/2330828

[2026-04-29 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Komatsu expects profits to tumble 16% on Iran war, US tariffs

Snippet: Komatsu is having a harder time raising prices on construction machinery as competitors are also holding prices steady. (Photo by Azusa Kawakami)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/construction/komatsu-expects-profits-to-tumble-16-on-iran-war-us-tariffs

[2026-04-29 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New logo launched for unique PH goods

Snippet: THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (Ipophl) has launched a new geographical indications (GI) logo as part of efforts to promote the recognition and value of locally produced goods.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/business/top-business/new-logo-launched-for-unique-ph-goods/2330672

[2026-04-29 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesia's GoTo says it may pass higher fuel prices to Gojek users

Snippet: Indonesian superapp GoTo, which includes ride hailing service Gojek and online marketplace Tokopedia, reported its first-ever quarterly net profit on April 28. (Photo courtesy of GoTo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/indonesia-s-goto-says-it-may-pass-higher-fuel-prices-to-gojek-users

[2026-04-29 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesians question Lebanon peacekeeping force as casualties grow

Snippet: Indonesian military personnel on April 5 carry the coffin of a U.N. peacekeeper killed in Lebanon. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/indonesians-question-lebanon-peacekeeping-force-as-casualties-grow2

[2026-04-29 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese supertanker appears to transit Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: TOKYO -- A Japanese crude oil supertanker may have crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in what would be the first time a refiner-owned vessel has exited the Persian Gulf since the start of the U.S. conflict with Iran.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japanese-supertanker-appears-to-transit-strait-of-hormuz

[2026-04-29 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchWednesday, 29 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-29

[2026-04-29 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 14 dead in Indonesian train crash; probe launched

Snippet: JAKARTA — The death toll from a train collision near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has risen to 14, with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers completed work to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/world/asia-oceania/14-dead-in-indonesian-train-crash-probe-launched/2330725

[2026-04-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesian police charge 13 in daycare abuse scandal

Snippet: YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — Police in Indonesia have arrested 13 people after shocking images of alleged abuse against small children at a daycare center went viral, sparking outrage across the Southeast Asian nation, officials said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/world/asia-oceania/indonesian-police-charge-13-in-daycare-abuse-scandal/2330730

[2026-04-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia eyes taxing tech giants unless they pay news outlets

Snippet: SYDNEY, Australia — Australia on Tuesday unveiled draft laws that would tax Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/world/asia-oceania/australia-eyes-taxing-tech-giants-unless-they-pay-news-outlets/2330731

[2026-04-29 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korean court increases former first lady's graft sentence

Snippet: SEOUL — A South Korean appeals court increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday to four years in jail after finding her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/world/asia-oceania/south-korean-court-increases-former-first-ladys-graft-sentence/2330732

[2026-04-29 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Pentagon admits ‘no defense’ against Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons

Snippet: The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639208-golden-dome-peer-competitors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-29 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Pentagon admits ‘no defense’ against Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons

Snippet: The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639208-golden-dome-peer-competitors/

[2026-04-29 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Op-ed: In blocking Meta-Manus deal, China sends a powerful message to U.S. market about AI race

Snippet: When Meta agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup with Chinese roots for roughly $2 billion last December, many saw the transaction as just another routine deal in today's global technology economy: capital crossing borders, startups relocating to friendlier jurisdictions, and major platform companies acquiring talent and intellectual property in the race to build the next generation of AI systems.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/china-meta-manus-ai-deal.html

[2026-04-29 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Crucial free throws tow Gilas 3x3 men to Asian Beach Games semis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 men’s team eked out a close 18-14 victory over India Tuesday to march on to the semifinals of the 6th Asian Beach Games at the Sanya Sports Centre Gymnasium in Sanya, China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/sports/crucial-free-throws-tow-gilas-3x3-men-to-asian-beach-games-semis/2330761

[2026-04-29 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine shot down 33,000 Russian drones in 1 month: defence minister

Snippet: The figure, for March, is the highest monthly number of intercepted drones since Moscow began its attack on its neighbour in February 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3351755/ukraine-shot-down-33000-russian-drones-1-month-defence-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 01:25 UTC+10:00] [Kryvyi Rih] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine shot down 33,000 Russian drones in 1 month: defence minister

Snippet: The figure, for March, is the highest monthly number of intercepted drones since Moscow began its attack on its neighbour in February 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3351755/ukraine-shot-down-33000-russian-drones-1-month-defence-minister

[2026-04-29 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: BOJ Keeps Rates On Hold In Rare 6-3 Vote Split As It Warns Of Looming Stagflation

Snippet: In the first G5 central bank announcement of the week, overnight the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate in a 6-3 vote, despite forecasting a sharp rise in inflation as the war in the Middle East sends commodity prices higher and clouds the global economic outlook while testing Japan's given its exposure to rising energy prices.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/boj-keeps-rates-hold-rare-6-3-vote-split-it-warns-looming-stagflation

[2026-04-29 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fajardo, Trollano spark SMB comeback win over Meralco

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — June Mar Fajardo and Don Trollano engineered San Miguel Beer’s strong third quarter surge to turn back Meralco, 103-92 to galvanize its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoff hopes on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/sports/fajardo-trollano-spark-smb-comeback-win-over-meralco/2330760

[2026-04-29 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Macau noses out Upshaw-less Blackwater

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Macau put on a big effort to outlast a Robert Upshaw-less Blackwater, 123-119 in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup match on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/sports/macau-noses-out-upshaw-less-blackwater/2330759

[2026-04-29 01:04 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: UBJP submits doc in compliance with Comelec rules for BARMM polls

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the official political party of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), on Thursday submitted its Sworn List of Authorized Signatories before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in compliance with the regulations set by the poll body for the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/473672/ubjp-submits-doc-in-compliance-with-comelec-rules-for-barmm-polls/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s calls to open Hormuz show the limits of its ties to Iran, experts say

Snippet: While Beijing has long seen Tehran as a useful partner, the nation is not crucial to its Middle East strategy, analysts argue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351707/chinas-calls-open-hormuz-show-limits-its-ties-iran-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s calls to open Hormuz show the limits of its ties to Iran, experts say

Snippet: While Beijing has long seen Tehran as a useful partner, the nation is not crucial to its Middle East strategy, analysts argue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351707/chinas-calls-open-hormuz-show-limits-its-ties-iran-experts-say

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nickel prices stay high as Iran war adds to Indonesia output cut: S&P

Snippet: A nickel processing plant operated by Vale Indonesia in Sorowako, South Sulawesi province. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/nickel-prices-stay-high-as-iran-war-adds-to-indonesia-output-cut-s-p