[2026-04-24 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why China is recruiting fishermen to 'maintain presence' — not to fish

Snippet: Topic:Territorial Disputes

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-24/south-china-sea-state-funded-fishing-boat-militia/106570054

[2026-04-24 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ofrecen en China por internet datos de salud de 500.000 miembros de un proyecto del Reino Unido

Snippet: LONDRES (AP) — El gobierno británico informó el jueves que ADN y otros datos confidenciales de salud de 500.000 personas que se ofrecieron como voluntarias para un enorme estudio sanitario en el Reino Unido fueron ofrecidos a la venta en internet en China tras una filtración de datos ocurrida esta semana.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/reino-unido-datos-de-salud-venta-china-internet-b24317a83bd45cba8e76da3d24bab666

[2026-04-24 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Volvo Car to build EVs in US despite Trump's tax reversal

Snippet: Volvo Car began production of its new EX60 electric sport utility vehicle on April 22 at its factory in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Takako Fujiu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/volvo-car-to-build-evs-in-us-despite-trump-s-tax-reversal

[2026-04-24 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: IPL: Samson's second century of season leads Chennai to 103-run win over Mumbai

Snippet: Chennai Super Kings’ Sanju Samson celebrates his century during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai, India, Thursday, April 23, 2026.(AP Photo/ Rafiq Maqbool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-chennai-mumbai-a0bf844a6dbf2f4b1865b9fbf7d9a382

[2026-04-24 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: White House warns of 'industrial-scale' efforts in China to rip off U.S. AI tech

Snippet: The Trump administration on Thursday accused Chinese entities of waging "industrial-scale campaigns" to rip off U.S. artificial intelligence systems, and said it will explore ways to hold the foreign actors accountable.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/trump-china-ai-technology.html

[2026-04-24 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Uber-backed Lime rolls out electric bikes in Japan, pivoting from e-scooters

Snippet: Terry Tsai, country manager for Japan, unveils Lime's new electric bike model for the market at a briefing April 23 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/startups/uber-backed-lime-rolls-out-electric-bikes-in-japan-pivoting-from-e-scooters

[2026-04-24 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australian dollar, Brazil real rise as investors favor China ties

Snippet: Commodity currencies' divergence in performance reflects the U.S.-China economic rivalry. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/australian-dollar-brazil-real-rise-as-investors-favor-china-ties

[2026-04-24 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New Murakami novel in July to feature woman protagonist

Snippet: TOKYO — Haruki Murakami's first novel in three years will hit shelves in Japan in July, starring a woman as the main character for the first time, his publisher said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/new-murakami-novel-in-july-to-feature-woman-protagonist/2327512

[2026-04-24 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Marubeni targets 80% cut in AI data center power use with Spanish tie-up

Snippet: AI data centers require more power as models become bigger and more advanced. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/marubeni-targets-80-cut-in-ai-data-center-power-use-with-spanish-tie-up

[2026-04-24 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Coupang lobbying disclosure reports show activities involving White House, vice president, Congress

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. lobbying reports showed Thursday that e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. has spent more than US$1 million on lobbying activities in the United States, including efforts involving the White House and Congress, since its massive data leak scandal in South Korea erupted in November.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424000200315

[2026-04-24 02:16 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 CrosswordFriday, 24 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-24

[2026-04-24 02:16 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 SudokuFriday, 24 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-24

[2026-04-24 02:16 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 CrosswordFriday, 24 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-24

[2026-04-24 02:16 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 SearchFriday, 24 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-24

[2026-04-24 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala's mettle to be tested by Mertens in Madrid Open

Snippet: TENNIS sensation Alex Eala of the Philippines will face a familiar foe in the round of 32 of the 2026 Madrid Open as she clashes against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Caja Magica (Magic Box), Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/sports/ealas-mettle-to-be-tested-by-mertens-in-madrid-open/2326850

[2026-04-24 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia-Pacific’s largest news media event reveals global speaker lineup

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/tmt-newswire/asia-pacifics-largest-news-media-event-reveals-global-speaker-lineup/2326891

[2026-04-24 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Best photos of April 23: Canoes in Mauritania to settlers arrested in the Golan Heights | The National

Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Docked pirogues at the Port Artisanal in Nouadhibou, Mauritania. AFPInfo Columns of smoke rise from a mountainous area as wildfires burn around the town of Otsuchi in north-eastern Japan. ReutersInfo Displaced women hold their severely malnourished babies at a medical centre in Kismayo, Somalia. AFPInfo Scaffolding set up in London's Westminster Abbey amid preparations for repairs to the nave ceiling.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/23/best-photos-of-april-23-pirogues-in-mauritania-to-settlers-arrested-in-the-golan-heights-2/

[2026-04-24 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: History is a social form of knowledge

Snippet: I HAVE been invited to deliver a paper for “Public History in the Philippines: A National Conference,” to be held at De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila on May 11 to 12, 2026. The conference is jointly organized by the DLSU Department of History and the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Department of History.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/opinion/columns/history-is-a-social-form-of-knowledge/2327286

[2026-04-24 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Language and nationalism

Snippet: This is the plenary lecture I will be delivering today at the 8th Linguistic Society of the Philippines International Conference being held at the West Visayas State University, Iloilo City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/opinion/columns/language-and-nationalism/2327285

[2026-04-24 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trio takes on fast-paced vertical drama in 'The Fake Socialite'

Snippet: Targeted at mobile audiences and created on a fast schedule, the new mini-series "The Fake Socialite" highlights the growth of vertical storytelling in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/trio-takes-on-fast-paced-vertical-drama-in-the-fake-socialite/2326782

[2026-04-24 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Myanmar 'considering good things' for Suu Kyi – Thai FM

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/asia-oceania/myanmar-considering-good-things-for-suu-kyi-thai-fm/2326856

[2026-04-24 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US: China used 'intimidation' to block Taiwanese leader's Africa trip

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/asia-oceania/us-china-used-intimidation-to-block-taiwanese-leaders-africa-trip/2326857

[2026-04-24 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Vietnam, South Korea sign deals on tech, nuclear power

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/asia-oceania/vietnam-south-korea-sign-deals-on-tech-nuclear-power/2326858

[2026-04-24 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China's FM Wang: Cambodian scam centers must be eradicated

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/asia-oceania/chinas-fm-wang-cambodian-scam-centers-must-be-eradicated/2326859

[2026-04-24 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DENR partners with Miss Philippines Earth for eco-explorer event

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/regions/denr-partners-with-miss-philippines-earth-for-eco-explorer-event/2327229

[2026-04-24 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: What is an impossible crime?

Snippet: I have read in a local tabloid that the Philippines punishes this so-called “impossible crime.” However, the article offered no explanation about it. Can you explain what an “impossible crime” is? Why would the law punish something that is “impossible” to accomplish?

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/legal-advice/what-is-an-impossible-crime/2327335

[2026-04-24 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The tropical vanguard: Why the Sanya Asian Beach Games matter

Snippet: AS the sun sets over the South China Sea, the city of Sanya is preparing to step into a spotlight that extends far beyond the boundaries of a traditional sporting arena. On April 22, this tropical hub will welcome nearly 1,800 athletes for the sixth Asian Beach Games. While the world often focuses on the high-stakes drama of the Summer Olympics or the geopolitical maneuvering of global summits, there is a quieter, perhaps more significant shift occurring on the sands

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/opinion/columns/the-tropical-vanguard-why-the-sanya-asian-beach-games-matter/2327802

[2026-04-24 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand's Siam Cement to freeze Vietnam petrochemical plant over Iran war

Snippet: Siam Cement Group expects to lose over $7 million a month by halting a Vietnam ethylene plant. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/thailand-s-siam-cement-to-freeze-vietnam-petrochemical-plant-over-iran-war

[2026-04-24 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

Snippet: The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War II, chiefly from Russia and China, against the backdrop of a much more "unpredictable" world order, Dutch intelligence agency AIVD said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893991

[2026-04-24 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Buyout firm EQT sets sights on Japan's Kakaku.com, sending stock up 24%

Snippet: Swedish private equity group EQT recently completed the formation of a $15.6 billion buyout fund focused on the Asia-Pacific region. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/buyout-firm-eqt-sets-sights-on-japan-s-kakaku.com-sending-stock-up-24

[2026-04-24 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win

Snippet: Heather Knight made her 300th international appearance during last year's World Cup in India

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c239d1mnrv8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Iran war is the surest sign that the US is in decline

Snippet: In going from international rule-maker to ‘predatory hegemon’, the US is risking it all, Chinese state media and observers warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351155/why-iran-war-surest-sign-us-decline?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Harvard Kennedy School] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Iran war is the surest sign that the US is in decline

Snippet: In going from international rule-maker to ‘predatory hegemon’, the US is risking it all, Chinese state media and observers warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351155/why-iran-war-surest-sign-us-decline

[2026-04-24 00:41 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICC confirms all charges vs Duterte | 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-23-2026/

[2026-04-24 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s emphasis on security weighing on US firms’ optimism: AmCham China

Snippet: White paper recognises improvements and incremental advances, but says data security rules a concern

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351168/beijings-emphasis-security-weighing-us-firms-optimism-amcham-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-24 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s emphasis on security weighing on US firms’ optimism: AmCham China

Snippet: White paper recognises improvements and incremental advances, but says data security rules a concern

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351168/beijings-emphasis-security-weighing-us-firms-optimism-amcham-china

[2026-04-24 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: So long, Sambas: Anne Hathaway just stepped out in these trending Adidas sneakers instead

Snippet: What would Miranda Priestly think?

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/23/style/anne-hathaway-wears-adidas-tokyo-sneakers-during-devil-wears-prada-press-tour/

[2026-04-24 00:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for robust Korea-Vietnam partnership to weather global shocks

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724468

[2026-04-24 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos doesn't feel alluded to by Romualdez remarks on flood mess

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not feel alluded to by former Speaker Martin Romualdez's remarks that command responsibility for the 2025 budget mess and the infrastructure corruption scandal lies with the Executive branch, Malacañang said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/news/marcos-doesnt-feel-alluded-to-by-romualdez-remarks-on-flood-mess/2327362

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s chipmakers feel the heat as naphtha crunch hits photoresist supply

Snippet: Japanese suppliers warn of photoresist strain as upstream shocks ripple through Asia’s semiconductor supply chain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351192/asias-chipmakers-feel-heat-naphtha-crunch-hits-photoresist-supply?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s chipmakers feel the heat as naphtha crunch hits photoresist supply

Snippet: Japanese suppliers warn of photoresist strain as upstream shocks ripple through Asia’s semiconductor supply chain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351192/asias-chipmakers-feel-heat-naphtha-crunch-hits-photoresist-supply

[2026-04-23 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Indonesia Says It Will Buy 150M Barrels of Russian Oil Amid Global Shortage

Snippet: Russia has agreed to supply Indonesia with up to 150 million barrels of oil following President Prabowo Subianto's recent visit to Moscow, special envoy for energy and environment Hashim Djojohadikusumo said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/23/indonesia-says-it-will-buy-150m-barrels-of-russian-oil-amid-global-shortage-a92588

[2026-04-23 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan investor NSSK to seek takeover of Makino Milling Machine

Snippet: Japan-backed fund NSSK is preparing a takeover bid for machine tool maker Makino Milling Machine, after the government pressed a rival bidder to drop its own takeover effort.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-investor-nssk-to-seek-takeover-of-makino-milling-machine

[2026-04-23 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Creamline regains All-Filipino crown for 11th PVL title

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Creamline Cool Smashers are the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) champions for the 11th time.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/sports/creamline-regains-all-filipino-crown-for-11th-pvl-title/2327288

[2026-04-23 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Imagination turns into reality on memorable night for Dinos rookie

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- The night before making his first start in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) on Thursday in Seoul, NC Dinos rookie Ko Jun-hwi tried to calm his nerves by sticking to his normal pregame routine -- turning the lights out, blocking out all the noise and visualizing what he is going to do on the field.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423012300315

[2026-04-23 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Health data of half a million members of a UK project offered online in China

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — DNA and other confidential health data from 500,000 people who volunteered for a massive U.K. health study were offered for sale online in China following a data breach this week, the British government said Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uk-biobank-health-data-breach-china-alibaba-adc0585cebc36e988654a8a2c94f17e0

[2026-04-23 23:25 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: ICC confirms all charges as Duterte goes on drug war trial

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/icc-confirms-all-charges-as-duterte-goes-on-drug-war-trial/

[2026-04-23 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Israeli envoy calls for enforcement of local laws on foreign tourists

Snippet: Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh on April 23, 2026, calls for strict enforcement of local laws for foreign tourists amid reported incidents involving Israelis in Siargao, while urging the public and media not to generalize isolated cases.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/videos/watch-israeli-envoy-calls-for-enforcement-of-local-laws-on-foreign-tourists/2327196

[2026-04-23 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing moves to clean up online ad ecosystem in first-of-its-kind campaign

Snippet: Market watchdog flags AI abuse and traffic-driven tactics as it launches first campaign to overhaul online advertising

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351202/beijing-moves-clean-online-ad-ecosystem-first-its-kind-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing moves to clean up online ad ecosystem in first-of-its-kind campaign

Snippet: Market watchdog flags AI abuse and traffic-driven tactics as it launches first campaign to overhaul online advertising

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351202/beijing-moves-clean-online-ad-ecosystem-first-its-kind-campaign