[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

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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

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Measures needed to expand 'outside-China' rare earths industry: Lynas CEO

Snippet: Lynas Rare Earths CEO & Managing Director Amanda Lacaze speaks during the Nikkei Asia Forum in Perth on April 28. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/measures-needed-to-expand-outside-china-rare-earths-industry-lynas-ceo

[2026-04-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BYD, China’s EV king, posts a 55% slump in first-quarter profit

Snippet: The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351734/byd-chinas-ev-king-posts-55-slump-first-quarter-profit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [JPMorgan Chase] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BYD, China’s EV king, posts a 55% slump in first-quarter profit

Snippet: The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351734/byd-chinas-ev-king-posts-55-slump-first-quarter-profit

[2026-04-28 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesia's GoTo posts 1st quarterly net profit as fintech business surges

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-posts-1st-quarterly-net-profit-as-fintech-business-surges

[2026-04-28 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil refinery causes major fire, officials say

Snippet: The blaze at the Black Sea Tuapse site, where operations were already halted due to a previous attack, led to the evacuation of some streets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3351733/ukrainian-drone-attack-russian-oil-refinery-causes-major-fire-officials-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Rosneft] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil refinery causes major fire, officials say

Snippet: The blaze at the Black Sea Tuapse site, where operations were already halted due to a previous attack, led to the evacuation of some streets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3351733/ukrainian-drone-attack-russian-oil-refinery-causes-major-fire-officials-say

[2026-04-28 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BYD Q1 profit down 55% from year ago as it banks on overseas sales

Snippet: BYD showcases its 2026 Yuan Plus electric vehicle at the Auto China show in Beijing on April 24. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/byd-q1-profit-down-55-from-year-ago-as-it-banks-on-overseas-sales

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks

Snippet: Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351716/why-moodys-has-raised-chinas-credit-outlook-amid-iran-war-shocks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Aa1] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks

Snippet: Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351716/why-moodys-has-raised-chinas-credit-outlook-amid-iran-war-shocks

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy security comes first for Indonesia as it defies EU over Russian oil

Snippet: Indonesia’s Karimun is the first non-Russian oil terminal to be sanctioned by Brussels since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351703/energy-security-comes-first-indonesia-it-defies-eu-over-russian-oil?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Gadjah Mada University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy security comes first for Indonesia as it defies EU over Russian oil

Snippet: Indonesia’s Karimun is the first non-Russian oil terminal to be sanctioned by Brussels since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351703/energy-security-comes-first-indonesia-it-defies-eu-over-russian-oil

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on high seas expand

Snippet: Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351689/chinas-upgrades-maritime-rescue-range-and-depth-ambitions-high-seas-expand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [F-35C] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on high seas expand

Snippet: Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351689/chinas-upgrades-maritime-rescue-range-and-depth-ambitions-high-seas-expand

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on high seas expand

Snippet: Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351689/china-upgrades-maritime-rescue-range-and-depth-ambitions-high-seas-expand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [F-35C] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on high seas expand

Snippet: Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351689/china-upgrades-maritime-rescue-range-and-depth-ambitions-high-seas-expand

[2026-04-28 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Expulsion of Rep. Barzaga pushed

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga should be expelled from the House of Representatives, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/national/expulsion-of-rep-barzaga-pushed/2330284

[2026-04-28 20:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How the Visayas regional economies fared in 2025

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/regional-gdp-economies-psa-2025/

[2026-04-28 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indian billionaire's son offers home for Escobar's hippos

Snippet: NEW DELHI, India — An Indian billionaire's son offered on Tuesday to take hippos descended from those introduced to Colombia by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, rather than have the animals killed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/world/indian-billionaires-son-offers-home-for-escobars-hippos/2330180

[2026-04-28 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bangladesh nears nuclear debut as energy crisis deepens

Snippet: The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi in Pabna, Bangladesh, on Oct.4, 2023. With the start of operations later this year, the plant will offer a buffer against future energy shocks. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/bangladesh-nears-nuclear-debut-as-energy-crisis-deepens

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korean lawmakers push back on US Coupang claims

Snippet: Coupang has built a massive customer base in South Korea with speedy deliveries of consumer goods and fresh food. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/south-korean-lawmakers-push-back-on-us-coupang-claims

[2026-04-28 20:18 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Australia to charge big tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/australia-charge-levy-tech-companies-strike-local-news-deals/

[2026-04-28 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Train crash kills 15 in Indonesia (VIDEO)

Snippet: Two trains have collided on the outskirts of Indonesian capital Jakarta, killing 15 people, all women.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639195-indonesia-train-crash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-28 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers

Snippet: Japan Airlines (JAL) will start using humanoid robots in ground handling tasks at Tokyo's Haneda airport from May, in a two-year trial it said is aimed at easing employees' workload.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwp87j1llvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India, New Zealand boost trade diversification with ‘forward-looking’ pact

Snippet: The deal, part of a move to reduce reliance on major powers, will also strengthen India’s hand in trade negotiations with the US, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351708/india-new-zealand-boost-trade-diversification-forward-looking-pact?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [United Kingdom] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India, New Zealand boost trade diversification with ‘forward-looking’ pact

Snippet: The deal, part of a move to reduce reliance on major powers, will also strengthen India’s hand in trade negotiations with the US, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351708/india-new-zealand-boost-trade-diversification-forward-looking-pact

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Need for speed: China’s EV, battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes

Snippet: Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351662/need-speed-chinas-ev-battery-makers-race-cut-charging-times-under-10-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Need for speed: China’s EV, battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes

Snippet: Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351662/need-speed-chinas-ev-battery-makers-race-cut-charging-times-under-10-minutes

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success

Snippet: With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351112/chinese-man-supports-6-siblings-while-parents-want-more-kids-say-it-boosts-chance-success?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success

Snippet: With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351112/chinese-man-supports-6-siblings-while-parents-want-more-kids-say-it-boosts-chance-success

[2026-04-28 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korean court convicts of wife of ousted President Yoon on further corruption charges

Snippet: An image of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee is seen during a rally by supporters outside of the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The letters read “Not Guilty.” (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-martial-law-yoon-wife-kim-ece62dfc5d6e9eb88048d37b98d1d8f9

[2026-04-28 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Best photos of April 28: Heatwave in Mumbai to violent clash at protest in Ankara | The National

Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Children cool off at Gorai Beach in Mumbai, India, where a weather warning is in place due to a heatwave. EPAInfo Britain's King Charles III and US President Donald Trump meet for tea at the White House in Washington. ReutersInfo Children are enchanted by a bird at a displacement shelter in Sidon, Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade attacks despite a ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/28/best-photos-of-april-28-heatwave-in-mumbai-to-violent-clash-at-protest-in-ankara-2/

[2026-04-28 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran War has 'disproportionate impact' on Asia Pacific — Australia FM

Snippet: TOKYO — Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday the war in the Middle East has had a "disproportionate impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, as she vowed to work closely with Japan to "navigate global disruption."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/world/iran-war-has-disproportionate-impact-on-asia-pacific-australia-fm/2330121

[2026-04-28 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Seo clobbers Anduque in URCC bout

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — DeokJin Seo won by decision over Henry Anduque to reinforce his position as one of the fast-rising mainstays of Universal Reality Combat Champion (URCC) Fight Club recently at the G Side Night Club in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/sports/seo-clobbers-anduque-in-urcc-bout/2330114

[2026-04-28 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 2 men critically wounded in Quezon City shooting

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Two men were critically wounded in a shooting incident in Quezon City, police said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/2-men-critically-wounded-in-quezon-city-shooting/2330185

[2026-04-28 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Ueda signals BOJ open to rate hike as inflation risk mounts

Snippet: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda spoke to reporters after an unusual split policy meeting on April 28. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/ueda-signals-boj-open-to-rate-hike-as-inflation-risk-mounts

[2026-04-28 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings

Snippet: The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351706/wuxi-apptec-shares-surge-14-hong-kong-after-record-first-quarter-earnings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 19:27 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings

Snippet: The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351706/wuxi-apptec-shares-surge-14-hong-kong-after-record-first-quarter-earnings