[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

[2026-04-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: The cost of 76 years of US wars, from Korea to Iran

Snippet: “We called it ‘moon dust’,” Jeffery Camp, a 61-year-old retired military veteran who lives in Sarasota, Florida, says when describing the terrain in Maidan Shar, Afghanistan, where he served with the United States Army from 2008 to 2009.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/28/the-cost-of-76-years-of-us-wars-from-korea-to-iran

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?

Snippet: Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351718/meta-manus-ai-deal-difficult-undo-how-will-beijing-exert-its-authority?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?

Snippet: Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351718/meta-manus-ai-deal-difficult-undo-how-will-beijing-exert-its-authority

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s revised security policy to get ‘more aggressive’: Chinese expert

Snippet: Rewritten policies could even include changes to nuclear weapons stance, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351751/japans-revised-security-policy-get-more-aggressive-chinese-expert?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:09 UTC+10:00] [Liberal Democratic Party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s revised security policy to get ‘more aggressive’: Chinese expert

Snippet: Rewritten policies could even include changes to nuclear weapons stance, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351751/japans-revised-security-policy-get-more-aggressive-chinese-expert

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST, UP launches new smart city hub for LGUs

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) together with the University of the Philippines Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (UP TCAGP) has launched a new system to improve governance and public services in the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/dost-up-launches-new-smart-city-hub-for-lgus/2330592

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351717/canadas-push-rebuild-ties-china-hits-snag-lack-direct-flights?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351717/canadas-push-rebuild-ties-china-hits-snag-lack-direct-flights

[2026-04-28 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Media task force vows ramped up gender-responsive media protection

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has vowed to uphold gender-responsive media protection, particularly for female journalists in the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/media-task-force-vows-ramped-up-gender-responsive-media-protection/2330591

[2026-04-28 23:50 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Zaldy Co seeks political asylum in France | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-28-2026/

[2026-04-28 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: JV Ejercito convenes ethics panel, applies 'first-in, first-out' rule on complaints

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito said the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, which he leads, on Tuesday tackled the first of the eight pending complaints against fellow senators.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/jv-ejercito-convenes-ethics-panel-applies-first-in-first-out-rule-on-complaints/2330568

[2026-04-28 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt should be transparent on why Co was set free - Tiangco

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco urged the government to be more transparent on why former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co was set free by Czech authorities amid the ongoing flood control scandal.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/govt-should-be-transparent-on-why-co-was-set-free-tiangco/2330567

[2026-04-28 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House justice panel should justify report would translate into impeach articles - Tiangco

Snippet: MANILA. Philippines - Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco believes that the House Justice Committee should justify in plenary that its upcoming committee report on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte would translate to the articles of impeachment that would be transmitted to the Senate for trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/house-justice-panel-should-justify-report-would-translate-into-impeach-articles-tiangco/2330564

[2026-04-28 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos admin seeks to institutionalize UPLIFT

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday threw its support behind the move to institutionalize the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Committee.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/marcos-admin-seeks-to-institutionalize-uplift/2330554

[2026-04-28 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lions beat Bears in extra innings to end 7-game losing streak

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions squeezed past the Doosan Bears 5-4 in extra innings Tuesday to snap their seven-game losing streak in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428011500315

[2026-04-28 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia's airlines cut more flights as fuel prices soar

Snippet: Planes sit on the tarmac at Kansai International Airport in Osaka. Some airlines have benefited from higher demand between Asia and Europe. (Photo by Hiromasa Matsuura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/asia-s-airlines-cut-more-flights-as-fuel-prices-soar

[2026-04-28 23:21 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: BIR launches audit probe into Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio’s tax records

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bureau-internal-revenue-launches-tax-audit-probe-sara-duterte-mans-carpio/

[2026-04-28 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae denies discrimination against U.S. companies over network usage fees

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday denied a claim that U.S. companies were being discriminated against in South Korea over network usage fees after the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) raised grievances over the issue.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428011400315

[2026-04-28 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Leading by example or showmanship? Singapore politicians’ train rides split opinion

Snippet: Public transport posts by ministers and MPs have drawn praise from some Singaporeans and accusations of ‘wayang’ from others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3351744/leading-example-or-showmanship-singapore-politicians-train-rides-split-opinion?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:57 UTC+10:00] [Certificate of Entitlement] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Leading by example or showmanship? Singapore politicians’ train rides split opinion

Snippet: Public transport posts by ministers and MPs have drawn praise from some Singaporeans and accusations of ‘wayang’ from others

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3351744/leading-example-or-showmanship-singapore-politicians-train-rides-split-opinion

[2026-04-28 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: What China holds in store for Apple's new CEO

Snippet: An Apple store in Beijing. China has recently become a major bright spot for iPhone sales. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tech-asia/what-china-holds-in-store-for-apple-s-new-ceo

[2026-04-28 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Fanuc, Siemens tap manufacturing know-how in physical AI push

Snippet: Robot maker Fanuc has partnered with U.S. chipmaker Nvidia to outfit its machines with AI. (Photo by Miki Hiasa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/fanuc-siemens-tap-manufacturing-know-how-in-physical-ai-push

[2026-04-28 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Tumble On AI Spending Fears As Brent Hits 2 Week High

Snippet: US equity futures are lower, dragged by tech, following a report that OpenAI missed revenue and user targets and there growing internal pushback against Sam Altman's notorious aggressive spending (the company has $1.5 trillion in commitment it won't be able to meet), which is hitting semiconductors and the broader supply chain.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-tumble-ai-spending-fears-brent-hits-2-week-high

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks

Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351712/china-orders-maritime-security-research-strait-hormuz-crisis-exposes-trade-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Arctic shipping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks

Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351712/china-orders-maritime-security-research-strait-hormuz-crisis-exposes-trade-risks

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Facing US and Chinese pressure, the EU must forge its own strategy

Snippet: To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351632/facing-us-and-chinese-pressure-eu-must-forge-its-own-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [ASML] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Facing US and Chinese pressure, the EU must forge its own strategy

Snippet: To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351632/facing-us-and-chinese-pressure-eu-must-forge-its-own-strategy

[2026-04-28 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China testing truck-mounted nuclear reactor that could power AI data centre

Snippet: Leading scientist says prototype mobile ‘power bank’ could end ‘battery anxiety’ and generate up to 10MW of energy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351721/china-testing-truck-mounted-nuclear-reactor-could-power-ai-data-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:10 UTC+10:00] [Science and Technology Daily] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China testing truck-mounted nuclear reactor that could power AI data centre

Snippet: Leading scientist says prototype mobile ‘power bank’ could end ‘battery anxiety’ and generate up to 10MW of energy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351721/china-testing-truck-mounted-nuclear-reactor-could-power-ai-data-centre

[2026-04-28 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Trump's eldest son visits S. Korea: sources

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428009552315

[2026-04-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is it wrong to show Taiwan army officers a film about KMT forces fighting Japan in WWII?

Snippet: Battalion commander’s screening stirs debate over Beijing’s state-led messaging to sway opinions on the self-ruled island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3351735/it-wrong-show-taiwan-army-officers-film-about-kmt-forces-fighting-japan-wwii?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Wang Ting-yu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is it wrong to show Taiwan army officers a film about KMT forces fighting Japan in WWII?

Snippet: Battalion commander’s screening stirs debate over Beijing’s state-led messaging to sway opinions on the self-ruled island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3351735/it-wrong-show-taiwan-army-officers-film-about-kmt-forces-fighting-japan-wwii

[2026-04-28 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from Indo-Pacific region, Defense secretary says

Snippet: The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in US deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on April 28, 2026 although he warned China could try and seize any perceived opening. He made the comments during an interview with Reuters amid annual joint military drills with the United States that have drawn the largest ever number of participating countries, including Japanese combat troops for the first time.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/videos/watch-philippines-not-concerned-iran-war-will-distract-us-from-indo-pacific-region-defense-secretary-says/2330283

[2026-04-28 21:52 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: IN PHOTOS: Philippine, US forces hold counter-landing drill in Palawan

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/photos-united-states-palawan-balikatan-counter-landing-drill/

[2026-04-28 21:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Calling N. Korea by its official name subject of public debate: ministry

Snippet: The unification ministry said Tuesday the question of whether South Korea should use North Korea's official name is a matter that warrants broad public debate amid criticism that such a reference constitutes a violation of the Constitution.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727746

[2026-04-28 21:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump Jr. returns to South Korea for personal visit: Local report

Snippet: Eldest son of US president reportedly to attend private Shinsegae concert

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727742

[2026-04-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s executions for watching K-dramas, foreign content surge during Covid-19: report

Snippet: A new report reveals that the number of people executed for consuming South Korean cultural content surged by 250 per cent during the pandemic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351737/north-koreas-executions-watching-k-dramas-foreign-content-surge-during-covid-19-report?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [Workers' Party of Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s executions for watching K-dramas, foreign content surge during Covid-19: report

Snippet: A new report reveals that the number of people executed for consuming South Korean cultural content surged by 250 per cent during the pandemic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351737/north-koreas-executions-watching-k-dramas-foreign-content-surge-during-covid-19-report