[2026-04-22 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Snippet: Step into pretty much any shopping mall in Singapore and you're likely to find queues snaking outside shops with catchy names and bright-coloured branding. Chinese brands like Chagee, Molly Tea and Mixue are drawing crowds – not just in Asia, but increasingly in cities from Sydney to London and Los Angeles.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr1ln1575lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 22)

Snippet: Use dementia assets to improve quality of life

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422000700320

[2026-04-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on April 22)

Snippet: HYBE chief faces arrest warrant: Travel ban unlikely to be lifted soon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422000600320

[2026-04-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on April 22)

Snippet: Mythos shock: South Korea must overhaul defenses as AI hacking compresses time, scale

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422000500320

[2026-04-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China AI race must strike a balance between security and openness

Snippet: Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3350871/us-china-ai-race-must-strike-balance-between-security-and-openness?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China AI race must strike a balance between security and openness

Snippet: Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3350871/us-china-ai-race-must-strike-balance-between-security-and-openness

[2026-04-22 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Advantest teams with Applied Materials on chip innovation

Snippet: Advantest and Applied Materials will collaborate through a Silicon Valley innovation center to be completed later this year. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/japan-s-advantest-teams-with-applied-materials-on-chip-innovation

[2026-04-22 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ to take part in South China Sea training drills

Snippet: PLA’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350932/chinas-new-type-076-drone-carrier-take-part-south-china-sea-training-drills?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 07:09 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ to take part in South China Sea training drills

Snippet: PLA’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350932/chinas-new-type-076-drone-carrier-take-part-south-china-sea-training-drills

[2026-04-22 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US hotels cut rates during World Cup season as fans stay away

Snippet: France's Kylian Mbappe during a World Cup qualifier match. France is one of the teams that will be playing in the North America World Cup starting in June. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/sports/us-hotels-cut-rates-during-world-cup-season-as-fans-stay-away

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Small businesses struggle to coexist with 'South Korea's Amazon'

Snippet: SEOUL -- At the small restaurant he runs, Kim Joon-hyung packages spicy marinated chicken feet with rice and side dishes for dozens of deliveries each evening. Many of his orders go through Coupang, an e-commerce giant with increasing influence over South Korea's economy.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-asia/small-businesses-struggle-to-coexist-with-south-korea-s-amazon

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: 4 carmakers to recall over 530,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Corp. and two other carmakers will voluntarily recall over half a million vehicles in South Korea to address defective components, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421009500320

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Producer prices post fastest rise in 4 yrs in March on oil cost surge: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices rose at the fastest pace in about four years in March, driven by higher petroleum and chemical product prices amid rising global oil costs, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421009900320

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New ‘Korea Museum’ packed with Chinese artifacts sparks backlash

Snippet: A new museum set to open in Seoul’s Eunpyeong-gu came under fire after advertising itself as the "Korea Museum" despite prominently featuring Chinese artifacts.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722465

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Man committed to psychiatric hospital with estranged family’s consent, rights panel finds liberty violation

Snippet: The National Human Rights Commission of Korea said Tuesday that a psychiatric hospital violated a man’s constitutional right to physical liberty by admitting him based on consent from family members who were not legally qualified guardians.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722464

[2026-04-22 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Prudential's Japan operations suspected of fraud at Gibraltar Life unit

Snippet: Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of fraud. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/prudential-s-japan-operations-suspected-of-fraud-at-gibraltar-life-unit

[2026-04-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: What’s in Palantir’s ‘Technofascist’ manifesto?

Snippet: American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the typical mission statement of a Silicon Valley tech company.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638879-palantir-karp-technofascist-manifesto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Wired for War: What’s in Palantir’s ‘Technofascist’ manifesto?

Snippet: American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the typical mission statement of a Silicon Valley tech company.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638879-palantir-karp-technofascist-manifesto/

[2026-04-22 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s electric vehicle deal

Snippet: Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig was imprisoned for three years after Canada arrested Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou on a US extradition request

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3350931/canadian-who-was-detained-china-warns-against-carneys-electric-vehicle-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 06:42 UTC+10:00] [michael kovrig] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s electric vehicle deal

Snippet: Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig was imprisoned for three years after Canada arrested Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou on a US extradition request

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3350931/canadian-who-was-detained-china-warns-against-carneys-electric-vehicle-deal

[2026-04-22 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China pushes schools to ease test anxiety, for students and parents

Snippet: China is banning written exams in the first two years of elementary school. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/education/china-pushes-schools-to-ease-test-anxiety-for-students-and-parents

[2026-04-22 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Trump says will extend ceasefire with Iran until it submits unified proposaI

Snippet: (LEAD) S. Korea secures 273 mln barrels of crude oil, 2.1 mln tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422000300315

[2026-04-22 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan government must lead arms production push: defense minister

Snippet: Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the Philippines, Indonesia and New Zealand have shown interest in Japanese defense equipment. (Photo by Shun Kato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/japan-government-must-lead-arms-production-push-defense-minister2

[2026-04-22 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China is not erasing Taiwan - we are

Snippet: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, then the Democratic Progressive Party's presidential candidate, casts his ballot in the election in January 2024. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/china-is-not-erasing-taiwan-we-are

[2026-04-22 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Machida Zelvia vence 1-0 a Shabab Al-Ahli y llega a la final de la Liga de Campeones de Asia

Snippet: YEDÁ, Arabia Saudí (AP) — El Machida Zelvia de Japón avanzó a la final de la Liga de Campeones de Asia Elite al vencer el martes 1-0 al Shabab Al-Ahli de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/liga-campeones-asia-elite-machida-zelvia-shabab-alahli-9bba2ce69e052889ba63d52ff306c3cf

[2026-04-22 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sapporo to sell US craft beer maker Stone Brewing, double down on own brands

Snippet: Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing, founded in 1996 and known for beers such as Stone IPA, in 2022. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/sapporo-to-sell-us-craft-beer-maker-stone-brewing-double-down-on-own-brands

[2026-04-22 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China dials up pressure after Japanese destroyer transits Taiwan Strait

Snippet: China has intensified its pressure on Japan since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks in November regarding a potential contingency in Taiwan. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-china-tensions/china-dials-up-pressure-after-japanese-destroyer-transits-taiwan-strait

[2026-04-22 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning - DailyNews

Snippet: Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a ‘huge’ earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the North-East coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/world/983364/japan-on-high-alert-for-huge-second-quake-after-lifting-tsunami-warning/

[2026-04-22 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan hosts Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, in collaboration with the Export Development Board, successfully organized the Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Centre in Tokyo, bringing together leading stakeholders from Sri Lanka and Japan to improve collaboration in the digital sector and strengthening Sri Lanka–Japan ICT cooperation, fostering innovation, and building sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships in the digital economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/business/983137/embassy-of-sri-lanka-in-japan-hosts-japan-sri-lanka-ict-business-matching-event-2026/

[2026-04-22 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Anchored in theIndian Ocean

Snippet: From the timeless voyages of Chinese monks and explorers who once traced currents of the Maritime Silk Road to the dynamic cooperation of today in trade, investment, infrastructure and education, the partnership between Sri Lanka and China continues to evolve, inspired by a collective vision of achieving sustainable growth.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/features/983399/anchored-in-theindian-ocean/

[2026-04-22 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Machida Zelvia beats Shabab Al-Ahli 1-0 to reach Asian Champions League final

Snippet: JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Japan’s Machida Zelvia advanced to the final of the Asian Champions League Elite by beating Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates 1-0 on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/machida-zelvia-shabab-alahli-6758403b171feaba04662fec37ba0bc8

[2026-04-22 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India–Sri Lanka relations receive another high-level boost - DailyNews

Snippet: India–Sri Lanka relations received another high-level boost with the visit of Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishanan, the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/local/983213/india-sri-lanka-relations-receive-another-high-level-boost/

[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan grants US$ 2.6 Mn to strengthen climate resilience, gender equality projects - DailyNews

Snippet: The Japanese Government through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects, aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. These initiatives, together with the Sri Lankan Government and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, will contribute to sustainable recovery from the disaster and inclusive development countrywide.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/local/983257/japan-grants-us-2-6-mn-to-strengthen-climate-resilience-gender-equality-projects/

[2026-04-22 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Abhishek Sharma's ninth T20 century propels Hyderabad to win over Delhi

Snippet: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad, India, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-hyderabad-delhi-sharma-century-9df28801d34c8f1a7c94a55435cc877f

[2026-04-22 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: After 26 years, Australians still flock to this sprawling Pacific island resort

Snippet: Sitting on main island Viti Levu’s aptly named Coral Coast, the Outrigger is about 90 minutes’ drive from Nadi (longer if traffic in the city is bad). The sprawling, 255-room resort that first opened in 2000 sits on the edge of a large lagoon, with a beach that ranges from small to enormous, depending on the tide.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/after-26-years-australians-still-flock-to-this-sprawling-pacific-island-resort-20260409-p5zmfw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: MUFG Bank weighs higher interest on digital bank deposits: CEO

Snippet: MUFG Bank President and CEO Masakazu Osawa took on his current position this month. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/mufg-bank-weighs-higher-interest-on-digital-bank-deposits-ceo

[2026-04-22 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, 'munitions' await move

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks in paras 7-8, 16-22; ADDS photo)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421011452315

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

Source: New York Post

Title: David Byrne extends ‘Who Is The Sky Tour,’ adds Forest Hills show. Get tickets

Snippet: David Byrne is on a “Road to Nowhere Venues all over Europe, Asia and North America.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/ticket-sales/david-byrne-who-is-the-sky-tour-2026-extended-where-to-buy-tickets/

[2026-04-22 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hitachi sheds last noncore business in 17-year overhaul

Snippet: Hitachi had held on to its white goods business for name recognition but has struggled to get it to grow. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/hitachi-sheds-last-noncore-business-in-17-year-overhaul

[2026-04-22 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play

Snippet: Caitlin Clark (17) takes part in drills during a training camp for the U.S women’s national basketball team Dec. 12, 2025, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-fiba-draw-ccae8c64df4994f4b7c32f324dd7f81b

[2026-04-22 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung rolls out AI-equipped TVs, defending top spot against China rivals

Snippet: A Samsung representative demonstrates a new AI-equipped TV on April 15. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/samsung-rolls-out-ai-equipped-tvs-defending-top-spot-against-china-rivals

[2026-04-22 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran, Russia oil exports rise as Asia scrambles for supply

Snippet: A liquefied petroleum gas tanker docked in Mumbai on April 1 after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/iran-russia-oil-exports-rise-as-asia-scrambles-for-supply

[2026-04-22 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School economics: Singapore tightens monetary policy as energy shock hits Asia

Snippet: PublishedApril 21 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/e5b2fd2e-a693-40de-9905-bdaba305f8d0

[2026-04-22 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH growth can still hit target – UN body

Snippet: PHILIPPINE economic growth could accelerate this year despite pressures from war in the Middle East, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/business/top-business/ph-growth-can-still-hit-target-un-body/2325020

[2026-04-22 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, 'munitions' await move

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES photo, headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421011451315

[2026-04-22 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: China pledges deeper cooperation with Mozambique

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/china-pledges-deeper-cooperation-with-mozambique/

[2026-04-22 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 CrosswordWednesday, 22 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-22

[2026-04-22 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 SudokuWednesday, 22 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-22

[2026-04-22 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 CrosswordWednesday, 22 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-22

[2026-04-22 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 SearchWednesday, 22 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-22