[2026-04-23 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 2021 collision of South Korean warplanes caused by pilots taking video, report says

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A 2021 midair collision of two South Korean fighter jets happened because a pilot made an abrupt maneuver to get a better angle for videos of the flight, a government report said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-fighter-jets-pilots-video-57d0a48adcdbed8cd42a4727a438107b

[2026-04-23 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: European Car Sales Jump 11% As Fuel Shock Drives EV Demand

Snippet: European auto sales posted their strongest monthly gain in almost two years in March, as robust demand emerged for fully electric and hybrid models. The surge in demand follows the US-Iran conflict, which disrupted energy flows through the Hormuz chokepoint. As a result, petrol and diesel prices at the pump in Europe soared.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/european-car-sales-jump-11-fuel-shock-drives-ev-demand

[2026-04-23 21:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘Sana mabulok siya sa kulungan’: Families of slain children welcome Duterte ICC trial

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/families-drug-war-victims-welcome-duterte-trial-icc/

[2026-04-23 21:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korean Army chief meets Commonwealth counterparts, discusses Peninsula security

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724442

[2026-04-23 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: RHJ arrives in PH, shows love for Bol, TNT

Snippet: Three-time PBA Best Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is back in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/sports/rhj-arrives-in-ph-shows-love-for-bol-tnt/2326982

[2026-04-23 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH wins first gold at 6th Asian Beach Games

Snippet: Jiu-jitsu gave the Philippines its first two medals, including a gold, at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/sports/ph-wins-first-gold-at-6th-asian-beach-games/2326930

[2026-04-23 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s durian growers in ‘survival mode’ as early glut and Iran war hit export trade

Snippet: An early bumper harvest and rising fuel and freight costs are squeezing premium durian exporters as they race to get their fruit into China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351176/malaysias-durian-growers-survival-mode-early-glut-and-iran-war-hit-export-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 20:59 UTC+10:00] [Vietnam] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s durian growers in ‘survival mode’ as early glut and Iran war hit export trade

Snippet: An early bumper harvest and rising fuel and freight costs are squeezing premium durian exporters as they race to get their fruit into China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351176/malaysias-durian-growers-survival-mode-early-glut-and-iran-war-hit-export-trade

[2026-04-23 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s air force apologises after audit blames 2021 jet collision on mid-air selfies

Snippet: No one was injured. One of the pilots involved had been suspended from flying, received severe disciplinary action and has since left the military

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351175/south-koreas-air-force-apologises-after-audit-blames-2021-jet-collision-mid-air-selfies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 20:57 UTC+10:00] [Thursday] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s air force apologises after audit blames 2021 jet collision on mid-air selfies

Snippet: No one was injured. One of the pilots involved had been suspended from flying, received severe disciplinary action and has since left the military

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351175/south-koreas-air-force-apologises-after-audit-blames-2021-jet-collision-mid-air-selfies

[2026-04-23 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ICC commits Philippines ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to trial

Snippet: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, on March 14, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society/crime/icc-commits-philippines-ex-leader-rodrigo-duterte-to-trial

[2026-04-23 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Romualdez camp to question Hold order

Snippet: The spokesman of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez says on April 23, 2026 that his team will question the Precautionary Hold Departure Order (PHDO) that would be issued to a client by the Sandiganbayan. The anti-graft court issued the order on the night, of April 22, 2026 saying that the Office of the Ombudsman finds probable cause for the respondent to fly out the Philippines to evade arrest.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/videos/watch-romualdez-camp-to-question-hold-order/2326921

[2026-04-23 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s new food labels are ‘long overdue’, but can they help fight rising obesity?

Snippet: Indonesians welcome the new labelling system to reduce sugar, salt and fat intake, but experts warn it is not a ‘silver bullet’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3351170/indonesias-new-food-labels-are-long-overdue-can-they-help-fight-rising-obesity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 20:40 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s new food labels are ‘long overdue’, but can they help fight rising obesity?

Snippet: Indonesians welcome the new labelling system to reduce sugar, salt and fat intake, but experts warn it is not a ‘silver bullet’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3351170/indonesias-new-food-labels-are-long-overdue-can-they-help-fight-rising-obesity

[2026-04-23 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala, Sönmez advance in Madrid Open doubles

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala and her friend/doubles partner Zeynep Sönmez of Turkey advance in the round of 16 at the 2026 Madrid Open after defeating Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching and Hungary’s Fanny Stollar, 6-2, 6-2, on Thursday evening (Manila time) at the Caja Magica (Magic Box), Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/sports/eala-sonmez-advance-in-madrid-open-doubles/2326920

[2026-04-23 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Presence of invasive Finlayson squirrel ‘alarming’ — ecologist

Snippet: An ecologist warns that the presence of the Finlayson’s squirrel—an invasive species classified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—is alarming, noting that its presence competes with native wildlife. This comes after the DENR warned the public following multiple sightings of the non-native squirrel species across Metro Manila, noting that its presence was “not promoted.” In an exclusive interview with _The Manila Times_ on April 23, 2026, Von Eric Tagarino of the University of the Philippines explained why

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/videos/watch-presence-of-invasive-finlayson-squirrel-alarming-ecologist/2326919

[2026-04-23 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec to ask for additional P3 billion if BSKE delay pushes through

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will request up to P3 billion additional funds if the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are postponed, its chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/473384/comelec-to-ask-for-additional-p3-billion-if-bske-delay-pushes-through/

[2026-04-23 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hong Kong adds millions to PwC's penalties over Evergrande audit

Snippet: The logo of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is displayed at its booth during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing in July 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/china-debt-crunch/hong-kong-adds-millions-to-pwc-s-penalties-over-evergrande-audit

[2026-04-23 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump shares letter calling India and China ‘hellholes’

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has shared a letter deriding India and China as “hellholes.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638961-trump-shares-letter-calling-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-23 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Beijing's auto bash and Coupang under scrutiny

Snippet: Hello from Hong Kong. This is Cissy, and I will be taking you through #techAsia this week.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/techasia/beijing-s-auto-bash-and-coupang-under-scrutiny

[2026-04-23 20:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Jeonju film fest is screening two short films about instant noodles

Snippet: Nongshim, Korea's leading instant noodle maker and a Jeonju IFF sponsor since 2024, bankrolled the shorts to mark Shin Ramyun's 40th year on shelves

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724428

[2026-04-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese military experts take stock of US munitions weak spot exposed by Iran war

Snippet: Think tank warns that weapons shortfalls could leave American forces vulnerable in a future conflict – and Chinese observers agree

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3351140/chinese-military-experts-take-stock-us-munitions-weak-spot-exposed-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Associated Press] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese military experts take stock of US munitions weak spot exposed by Iran war

Snippet: Think tank warns that weapons shortfalls could leave American forces vulnerable in a future conflict – and Chinese observers agree

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3351140/chinese-military-experts-take-stock-us-munitions-weak-spot-exposed-iran-war

[2026-04-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wealthy young Chinese gain popularity for founding companies with relaxed work environments

Snippet: Overindulgent and spoiled lifestyles of second-generation rich make way for easy-going method of running businesses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350950/wealthy-young-chinese-gain-popularity-founding-companies-relaxed-work-environments?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wealthy young Chinese gain popularity for founding companies with relaxed work environments

Snippet: Overindulgent and spoiled lifestyles of second-generation rich make way for easy-going method of running businesses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350950/wealthy-young-chinese-gain-popularity-founding-companies-relaxed-work-environments

[2026-04-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Joyce set for Six Nations comeback five months after giving birth

Snippet: Alisha Joyce's last Test match was against Japan in WXV2 in October 2024

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cqj8nr91wnyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-23 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Dinos manager implores players to hold heads high amid slow start

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- After squeaking into the postseason in 2025, the NC Dinos are off to a less-than-ideal start to their Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) campaign in 2026, with just eight wins in their first 20 games.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423011700315

[2026-04-23 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Conservationists hail jailing of Vietnamese pangolin scale smugglers in 900kg haul

Snippet: The Asian pangolin has been hunted for its meat and scales to the point of extinction, causing poachers to turn to its African cousins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3351159/conservationists-hail-jailing-vietnamese-pangolin-scale-smugglers-900kg-haul?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 19:45 UTC+10:00] [pangolin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Conservationists hail jailing of Vietnamese pangolin scale smugglers in 900kg haul

Snippet: The Asian pangolin has been hunted for its meat and scales to the point of extinction, causing poachers to turn to its African cousins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3351159/conservationists-hail-jailing-vietnamese-pangolin-scale-smugglers-900kg-haul

[2026-04-23 19:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Former party chair, former Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson to run for by-election in Incheon

Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party of Korea announced on Thursday that Song Young-gil, the party's former chair, will run for the parliamentary by-election in Yeonsu-A constituency in Incheon.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724425

[2026-04-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Langham group among first to invest in Beijing’s ‘city of the future’ Xiongan

Snippet: Planned 300-room, dual-brand hotel marks early private-sector involvement amid Xi Jinping’s push to accelerate development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351113/hong-kongs-langham-group-among-first-invest-beijings-city-future-xiongan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Langham Hospitality Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Langham group among first to invest in Beijing’s ‘city of the future’ Xiongan

Snippet: Planned 300-room, dual-brand hotel marks early private-sector involvement amid Xi Jinping’s push to accelerate development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351113/hong-kongs-langham-group-among-first-invest-beijings-city-future-xiongan

[2026-04-23 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai, Kia's March sales rise 5.5 pct in Europe

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Sales of South Korea's leading automaker Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Corp. in Europe rose 5.5 percent in March from a year earlier, supported by solid demand for eco-friendly models, industry data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423011300320

[2026-04-23 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan-backed 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-backed-nssk-to-seek-takeover-of-makino-milling-machine

[2026-04-23 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippine central bank shifts to rate hike stance as economy struggles

Snippet: The Philippine central bank's rate hike marks the end of a monetary loosening cycle that began in 2023. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/philippine-central-bank-shifts-to-rate-hike-stance-as-economy-struggles

[2026-04-23 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean army removes poster depicting man-hating hand gesture

Snippet: The finger pinching gesture, known as the ‘Megalian hand’, is seen as a mockery of male genitalia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3351149/south-korean-army-removes-poster-depicting-man-hating-hand-gesture?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 19:06 UTC+10:00] [Musinsa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean army removes poster depicting man-hating hand gesture

Snippet: The finger pinching gesture, known as the ‘Megalian hand’, is seen as a mockery of male genitalia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3351149/south-korean-army-removes-poster-depicting-man-hating-hand-gesture

[2026-04-23 19:01 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Duterte is going to trial, ICC confirms all charges

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/icc-appeals-chamber-confirms-duterte-charges-april-2026/

[2026-04-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s premium EVs mount tech-powered challenge to BMW, Mercedes-Benz at expo

Snippet: 10-day show in Beijing, the world’s largest, to feature 1,451 models and exhibition area of 380,000 square metres

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351130/chinas-premium-evs-mount-tech-powered-challenge-bmw-mercedes-benz-expo?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s premium EVs mount tech-powered challenge to BMW, Mercedes-Benz at expo

Snippet: 10-day show in Beijing, the world’s largest, to feature 1,451 models and exhibition area of 380,000 square metres

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351130/chinas-premium-evs-mount-tech-powered-challenge-bmw-mercedes-benz-expo

[2026-04-23 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: How the Iran war has stoked competition between India and China for Russian oil

Snippet: India and China, two of the world's major oil importers, are competing for scarce global crude supplies as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran tighten the market.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/india-china-russian-oil-supply-strait-hormuz-disruption.html

[2026-04-23 18:52 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Sulfur squeeze: Gulf chaos is coming for Asia’s food prices

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/sulfur-squeeze-gulf-chaos-is-coming-for-asias-food-prices/

[2026-04-23 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Heroes manager willing to give long look at top draft pick

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Still about four months shy of his 19th birthday, right-hander Park Jun-hyun, the first overall selection at last year's Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) draft, is scheduled to make his debut with the Kiwoom Heroes on Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423010900315

[2026-04-23 18:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea pitches forest partnership to climate-stressed Central Asia

Snippet: ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Top officials from Central Asian countries gathered in Astana, Kazakhstan, to address shared environmental challenges Thursday, with South Korean representatives presenting on their country's experience in preserving mountainous environments.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724400

[2026-04-23 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Economic coercion from U.S. and Europe almost drove Canada 'into China's arms,' says Trudeau

Snippet: Canadian companies are turning towards making deals with China because of economic coercion from the U.S., according to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/trudeau-says-us-europe-nearly-drove-canada-towards-china.html

[2026-04-23 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s PM Takaichi tells fellow politician she needs ‘more sleep’

Snippet: The remark came as Takaichi’s leadership recently hit the six-month mark

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351142/japans-pm-takaichi-tells-fellow-politician-she-needs-more-sleep?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 18:37 UTC+10:00] [Japanese Prime Minister] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s PM Takaichi tells fellow politician she needs ‘more sleep’

Snippet: The remark came as Takaichi’s leadership recently hit the six-month mark

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3351142/japans-pm-takaichi-tells-fellow-politician-she-needs-more-sleep

[2026-04-23 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war makes green hydrogen viable in Asia as fossil fuel prices soar

Snippet: The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351139/iran-war-makes-green-hydrogen-viable-asia-fossil-fuel-prices-soar?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 18:33 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war makes green hydrogen viable in Asia as fossil fuel prices soar

Snippet: The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351139/iran-war-makes-green-hydrogen-viable-asia-fossil-fuel-prices-soar

[2026-04-23 18:31 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world’s largest ‘chokepoint’ – the Malacca Strait

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/world/asia-pacific/things-to-know-malacca-strait/