[2026-04-25 22:54 UTC+10:00] [Australia women's rugby union team] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Black Ferns trounce winless Wallaroos for 30th consecutive victory over rivals

Snippet: New Zealand storm to 40-5 drubbing in Queensland

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/25/walleroos-black-ferns-pacific-four-match-report

[2026-04-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Spain’s ‘fruit bowl’ diplomacy with China comes up rather empty

Snippet: Spain is a secondary actor within a middle-ranking bloc dealing with a major power. Diplomacy can soften but not change that asymmetry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3350963/why-spains-fruit-bowl-diplomacy-china-comes-rather-empty

[2026-04-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Spain’s ‘fruit bowl’ diplomacy with China comes up rather empty

Snippet: Spain is a secondary actor within a middle-ranking bloc dealing with a major power. Diplomacy can soften but not change that asymmetry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3350963/why-spains-fruit-bowl-diplomacy-china-comes-rather-empty?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan evacuates thousands as hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires

Snippet: Climate change linked to the burning of fossil fuels is making droughts more intense and longer lasting, creating ideal conditions for fires

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351432/japan-evacuates-thousands-hundreds-firefighters-battle-wildfires?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 22:16 UTC+10:00] [drought] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan evacuates thousands as hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires

Snippet: Climate change linked to the burning of fossil fuels is making droughts more intense and longer lasting, creating ideal conditions for fires

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351432/japan-evacuates-thousands-hundreds-firefighters-battle-wildfires

[2026-04-25 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trapped in the Gulf, ship crews run low on food, water – and mental health reserves

Snippet: As US and Iranian representatives descend on Islamabad for possible talks, time is taking its toll on seafarers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351431/trapped-gulf-ship-crews-run-low-food-water-and-mental-health-reserves?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Alphaliner] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trapped in the Gulf, ship crews run low on food, water – and mental health reserves

Snippet: As US and Iranian representatives descend on Islamabad for possible talks, time is taking its toll on seafarers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351431/trapped-gulf-ship-crews-run-low-food-water-and-mental-health-reserves

[2026-04-25 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PINOYS IN DA NANG

Snippet: Sports PINOYS IN DA NANG April 25, 2026 Resize Small Medium Large Filipino tourists in these photos taken on April 25, 2026 visit Da Nang City in Vietnam because of the budget friendly tour packages offered compared to traveling different parts of the Philippines PHOTOS BY BENEDICT ABAYGAR, JR. Filipino tourists in these photos taken on April 25, 2026 visit Da Nang City in Vietnam because of the budget friendly tour packages offered compared to traveling different parts of the

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/sports/pinoys-in-da-nang/2328530

[2026-04-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Did China just drop a hint that its next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered?

Snippet: A video released to mark the PLA Navy’s anniversary uses wordplay to suggest that a new warship is under construction

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3351420/did-china-just-drop-hint-its-next-aircraft-carrier-will-be-nuclear-powered?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Gerald R. Ford] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Did China just drop a hint that its next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered?

Snippet: A video released to mark the PLA Navy’s anniversary uses wordplay to suggest that a new warship is under construction

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3351420/did-china-just-drop-hint-its-next-aircraft-carrier-will-be-nuclear-powered

[2026-04-25 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cone relieved to see Ginebra survive upset axe from Upshaw-led Blackwater

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ginebra coach Tim Cone was relieved with the thought that the Gin Kings managed to escape the upset axe of the Blackwater Bossing last Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/sports/cone-relieved-to-see-ginebra-survive-upset-axe-from-upshaw-led-blackwater/2328528

[2026-04-25 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NLEX rolls past free-falling Terrafirma

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Robert Bolick led NLEX’s whirlwind third quarter offense as the Road Warriors rolled past Terrafirma Dyip, 95-85 to keep their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup top 4 bid on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/sports/nlex-rolls-past-free-falling-terrafirma/2328526

[2026-04-25 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Concentrix launches ‘Hatid Game-Changers: Biyaheng Bayanihan’ supporting employees, drivers amid fuel challenges

Snippet: AS rising fuel costs continue to impact daily commuting across the country, Concentrix Philippines has rolled out “Hatid Game-Changers: Biyaheng Bayanihan,” a dedicated shuttle initiative that supports both its employees (called game-changers) and local jeepney drivers navigating the current fuel crisis.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/tmt-newswire/concentrix-launches-hatid-game-changers-biyaheng-bayanihan-supporting-employees-drivers-amid-fuel-challenges/2328524

[2026-04-25 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Túnez suspende a uno de los grupos de derechos más antiguos de África mientras crece la represión

Snippet: El presidente de Túnez, Kais Saied, durante un acto en Beijing, el 31 de mayo de 2024. (Tingshu Wang/Pool Foto vía AP, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tunez-represion-grupo-derechos-3f4000b8c549dead473f7813678c2e95

[2026-04-25 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Will DeepSeek's new AI model crash Nvidia's $5tn party? | The National

Snippet: In early 2025, Nvidia lost nearly $600 billion in market value after an upstart generative AI large language model from China tried to prove there is no need to splash billions of dollars to develop such a platform.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/25/will-deepseeks-new-ai-model-crash-nvidias-5tn-party/

[2026-04-25 20:08 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA upholds P195-M disallowance vs ports authority over COVID-19 spending

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coa-upholds-millions-disallowance-ports-authority-covid-19-spending/

[2026-04-25 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UST secures last semis berth, boots out FEU in playoff

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas secured the last UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball stepladder semifinals berth with a 16-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-16 win over Far Eastern University in a playoff for No. 4 at the Araneta Coliseum Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/sports/ust-secures-last-semis-berth-boots-out-feu-in-playoff/2328487

[2026-04-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macron touches Beijing’s nerves on Taiwan and Tibet as he heads for the exit

Snippet: French president is trying to shore up his legacy of strategic autonomy before leaving office next year, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351418/macron-touches-beijings-nerves-taiwan-and-tibet-he-heads-exit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macron touches Beijing’s nerves on Taiwan and Tibet as he heads for the exit

Snippet: French president is trying to shore up his legacy of strategic autonomy before leaving office next year, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351418/macron-touches-beijings-nerves-taiwan-and-tibet-he-heads-exit

[2026-04-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China actor gains renewed fame after fellow star’s warlord role mocked for flawless make-up

Snippet: ‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350856/china-actor-gains-renewed-fame-after-fellow-stars-warlord-role-mocked-flawless-make?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China actor gains renewed fame after fellow star’s warlord role mocked for flawless make-up

Snippet: ‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350856/china-actor-gains-renewed-fame-after-fellow-stars-warlord-role-mocked-flawless-make

[2026-04-25 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 die in Ukraine, over 30 wounded, in massive Russian attack

Snippet: Moscow launched 619 drones and 47 missiles overnight, says Kyiv, with explosions in several cities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3351422/5-die-ukraine-over-30-wounded-massive-russian-attack?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 19:56 UTC+10:00] [ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 die in Ukraine, over 30 wounded, in massive Russian attack

Snippet: Moscow launched 619 drones and 47 missiles overnight, says Kyiv, with explosions in several cities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3351422/5-die-ukraine-over-30-wounded-massive-russian-attack

[2026-04-25 19:33 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Martin Romualdez’s assets ordered frozen by Court of Appeals — Remulla

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/philippines/martin-romualdez-assets-frozen-court-appeals-order/

[2026-04-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s badminton chief fails to attend finals in Denmark as whereabouts remain a mystery

Snippet: Zhang Jun has reportedly been missing for more than 10 days amid an investigation by disciplinary authorities into his conduct at association

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3351414/chinas-badminton-chief-fails-attend-finals-denmark-whereabouts-remain-mystery?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Denmark] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s badminton chief fails to attend finals in Denmark as whereabouts remain a mystery

Snippet: Zhang Jun has reportedly been missing for more than 10 days amid an investigation by disciplinary authorities into his conduct at association

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3351414/chinas-badminton-chief-fails-attend-finals-denmark-whereabouts-remain-mystery

[2026-04-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Straight to Hell] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netflix drama Straight to Hell review: Erika Toda dazzles as Japan’s famous fortune-teller

Snippet: Erika Toda delivers a memorable turn as Kazuko Hosoki in this series tracing the controversial Japanese soothsayer’s life over 60 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3351229/netflix-drama-straight-hell-review-erika-toda-dazzles-japans-famous-fortune-teller

[2026-04-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netflix drama Straight to Hell review: Erika Toda dazzles as Japan’s famous fortune-teller

Snippet: Erika Toda delivers a memorable turn as Kazuko Hosoki in this series tracing the controversial Japanese soothsayer’s life over 60 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3351229/netflix-drama-straight-hell-review-erika-toda-dazzles-japans-famous-fortune-teller?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Russia's Duma speaker visits N. Korea for opening of museum honoring soldiers killed in Ukraine war

Snippet: SEOUL, April 25 (Yonhap) -- Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament, visited North Korea to attend the opening ceremony of a memorial museum honoring soldiers killed while fighting for Russia in its war with Ukraine, a Russian report said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260425002900315

[2026-04-25 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ducks host the Oilers with 2-1 series lead

Snippet: Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/edmonton-oilers-anaheim-ducks-35e83beac73b4eee98e18c37472f0ec1

[2026-04-25 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Avalanche look to clinch series win over the Kings

Snippet: Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (35-27-20, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-kings-colorado-avalanche-be25ede6773547698bacd79f509eb8d9

[2026-04-25 18:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Sweden

Snippet: North Korea has named a new ambassador to Sweden, the North's foreign ministry said Saturday, in the latest appointment of envoys overseas.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10725479

[2026-04-25 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tunisia suspends one of Africa’s oldest rights group as crackdown widens

Snippet: Tunisian President Kais Saied attends a signing ceremony in Beijing, May 31, 2024. (Tingshu Wang/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tunisia-crackdown-rights-group-fa85b1d8190ceba3e06485f2ca59741a

[2026-04-25 17:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea slams Japan PM's offering to war shrine

Snippet: North Korea on Saturday criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for making a ritual offering to a controversial war shrine in Tokyo, calling it a "challenge to international justice."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10725474

[2026-04-25 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Sweden

Snippet: SEOUL, April 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has named a new ambassador to Sweden, the North's foreign ministry said Saturday, in the latest appointment of envoys overseas.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260425002300315

[2026-04-25 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NU survives UST thriller, clinches No. 2 seed

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Six-peat-seeking National University clinched the second seed and the last twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball Final Four after a thrilling 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 28-26 victory over third-ranked University of Santo Tomas on Saturday afternoon at the Araneta Coliseum.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/sports/nu-survives-ust-thriller-clinches-no-2-seed/2328480

[2026-04-25 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Probable cause exists to impeach Sara, says veteran lawyer

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Lorna Kapunan said she believed that the House of Representatives Committee on Justice has seen and heard enough – from the discrepancies in Vice President Sara Duterte's declared net worth to the flagged bank transactions – to find probable cause to impeach her.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/news/probable-cause-exists-to-impeach-sara-says-veteran-lawyer/2328485

[2026-04-25 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Japan, Philippine bases amid Hormuz closure

Snippet: The shipments to Subic Bay and Yokose add to a growing trend of US military fuel heading to regions that typically rely on Mideast supplies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351412/us-uses-unusual-routes-send-jet-fuel-japan-philippine-bases-amid-hormuz-closure?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 17:40 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Japan, Philippine bases amid Hormuz closure

Snippet: The shipments to Subic Bay and Yokose add to a growing trend of US military fuel heading to regions that typically rely on Mideast supplies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351412/us-uses-unusual-routes-send-jet-fuel-japan-philippine-bases-amid-hormuz-closure

[2026-04-25 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could hair or cosmetics be make-or-break factors for China’s would-be civil servants?

Snippet: Competition for ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs has intensified, prompting official media to publish advice for jobseekers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3351411/could-hair-or-cosmetics-be-make-or-break-factors-chinas-would-be-civil-servants?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 17:35 UTC+10:00] [China News Service] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could hair or cosmetics be make-or-break factors for China’s would-be civil servants?

Snippet: Competition for ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs has intensified, prompting official media to publish advice for jobseekers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3351411/could-hair-or-cosmetics-be-make-or-break-factors-chinas-would-be-civil-servants

[2026-04-25 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UST, St. John’s Institute book QF seats in SGVIL

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Unbeaten University of Santo Tomas secured a quarterfinals berth after sweeping Adamson University, 27-25, 25-20, in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 Saturday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/sports/ust-st-johns-institute-book-qf-seats-in-sgvil/2328476

[2026-04-25 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war is tearing the polyester fabric of fast fashion – and shoes could be next

Snippet: Conflict-driven oil price spikes are straining Asia’s polyester supply chain, threatening higher costs for firms like Zara and H&M

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3351409/iran-war-tearing-polyester-fabric-fast-fashion-and-shoes-could-be-next?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 17:18 UTC+10:00] [Coats Bangladesh] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war is tearing the polyester fabric of fast fashion – and shoes could be next

Snippet: Conflict-driven oil price spikes are straining Asia’s polyester supply chain, threatening higher costs for firms like Zara and H&M

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3351409/iran-war-tearing-polyester-fabric-fast-fashion-and-shoes-could-be-next

[2026-04-25 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil

Snippet: The United States has sanctioned a Chinese oil refinery for buying hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Iranian oil.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/25/us-sanctions-chinas-teapot-refinery-for-buying-iranian-oil

[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Germany defence road map ‘good template’ for wider EU cooperation

Snippet: Deeper defence ties are expected to boost India’s maritime modernisation efforts and Europe’s security role in the Indo-Pacific, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3351377/india-germany-defence-road-map-good-template-wider-eu-cooperation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [C Uday Bhaskar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Germany defence road map ‘good template’ for wider EU cooperation

Snippet: Deeper defence ties are expected to boost India’s maritime modernisation efforts and Europe’s security role in the Indo-Pacific, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3351377/india-germany-defence-road-map-good-template-wider-eu-cooperation

[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Flood of small parcels from China pushes Belgian airport’s capacity to limit

Snippet: Belgium’s top customs official says main problem is that many products do not meet EU standards

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351338/flood-small-parcels-china-pushes-belgian-airports-capacity-limit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [customs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Flood of small parcels from China pushes Belgian airport’s capacity to limit

Snippet: Belgium’s top customs official says main problem is that many products do not meet EU standards

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351338/flood-small-parcels-china-pushes-belgian-airports-capacity-limit

[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [H.eco Tech Festa 2026] Korean ESG enters the era of evidence: Yulchon partner

Snippet: Korea's leading ESG lawyer sees disclosure scrutiny tightening, climate suits next

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10725410