[2026-04-20 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam and Philippines trust Japan. Why doesn’t Indonesia?

Snippet: Analysts say Indonesia worries about its neutrality as Tokyo ramps up ties with the US and lags behind China on green investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350694/vietnam-and-philippines-trust-japan-why-doesnt-indonesia?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 17:02 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam and Philippines trust Japan. Why doesn’t Indonesia?

Snippet: Analysts say Indonesia worries about its neutrality as Tokyo ramps up ties with the US and lags behind China on green investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350694/vietnam-and-philippines-trust-japan-why-doesnt-indonesia

[2026-04-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after warning from Iranian adviser?

Snippet: Chinese analyst says the Mideast crisis has made the world start ‘thinking about the security of shipping routes again’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350691/malacca-strait-risk-hormuz-chain-reaction-after-warning-iranian-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Mojtaba Khamenei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after warning from Iranian adviser?

Snippet: Chinese analyst says the Mideast crisis has made the world start ‘thinking about the security of shipping routes again’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350691/malacca-strait-risk-hormuz-chain-reaction-after-warning-iranian-adviser

[2026-04-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Foundation hosts Korean language Olympiad in Moscow

Snippet: The Korea Foundation is hosting the ninth All-Russian Student Olympiad for the Korean Language for two days starting Monday at the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721304

[2026-04-20 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sweeping its way to Finals anew, La Salle looks to bury Season 76 ghosts

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers swept their way to the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball Finals, denying the National University Lady Bulldogs in a pulsating 5-set battle, 27-25, 15-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13, at the Mall of Asia Arena Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/sports/sweeping-its-way-to-finals-anew-la-salle-looks-to-bury-season-76-ghosts/2323663

[2026-04-20 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) IKEA Korea to add 3 outlets by 2027, launch next-day delivery service

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS CEO's comments in paras 10, 12)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420005751320

[2026-04-20 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: No details finalized for China FM Wang Yi's visit to S. Korea: foreign ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- No details have been arranged for Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's expected visit to South Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday, while noting the two countries continue to maintain strategic communication.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420008200315

[2026-04-20 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH judokas bag 6 golds in Penang tilt

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine national judo team delivered a strong showing on the international stage, hauling six gold medals at the Penang Invitational Judo Championships held over the weekend in Sunshine Central, Penang, Malaysia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/sports/ph-judokas-bag-6-golds-in-penang-tilt/2323661

[2026-04-20 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jong-un centralizes foreign policy lines under unified command: report

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/10721266

[2026-04-20 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: How a Chinese property plan doomed the mayor of a sleepy Japanese city

Snippet: Incumbent Yuji Hayashi bows to his supporters on April 19 after losing Asakura's mayoral election. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/how-a-chinese-property-plan-doomed-the-mayor-of-a-sleepy-japanese-city2

[2026-04-20 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines

Snippet: From left, Major General Francisco Lorenzo Jr., Philippine exercise director, Philippine military Chief General Romeo Brawner, U.S. Charge d’ Affaires, Ad interim Y. Robert Ewing, Philippine Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations J3 Major General Elmer Suderio and US Lieutenant General Christian Wortman, Commanding General I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose during the opening ceremonies of the joint military exercise dubbed “Balikatan” or “Shoulder to Shoulder”, Monday, April 20, 2026, at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon city, Philippines.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-united-states-balikatan-combat-exercises-1bc477be0a14a74b917228f693fec577

[2026-04-20 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shin Hyun-song clears Assembly hurdle to take BOK helm

Snippet: The National Assembly on Monday adopted the confirmation hearing report for Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song, clearing the way for his appointment after days of delay.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721260

[2026-04-20 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee pays tribute at Gandhi memorial in New Delhi

Snippet: NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday paid tribute at a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, honoring one of India's most influential figures and pledging to carry forward his legacy by promoting global peace.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420008000315

[2026-04-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee pledges closer coordination with India on Hormuz, supply chains

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/10721254

[2026-04-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian rights body says soldiers killed 12 civilians in Papua. Military denies claim

Snippet: The National Human Rights Commission said 12 people had been ‌shot dead during an operation against separatists in central Papua

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350688/indonesian-rights-body-military-clash-over-reports-papua-civilian-killings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian rights body says soldiers killed 12 civilians in Papua. Military denies claim

Snippet: The National Human Rights Commission said 12 people had been ‌shot dead during an operation against separatists in central Papua

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350688/indonesian-rights-body-military-clash-over-reports-papua-civilian-killings

[2026-04-20 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India

Snippet: At least 25 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with four others seriously injured.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp867zy9j6ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Concerns grow over South Korea-US intelligence rift after minister's North Korea nuclear remarks

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721243

[2026-04-20 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ikea goes small to grow in Korea

Snippet: Swedish furniture giant Ikea said Monday it plans to expand its small-format store network in South Korea, targeting urban locations to drive more frequent visits from consumers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721237

[2026-04-20 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Gulf poised to move closer to China after the war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/gulf-poised-to-move-closer-to-china-after-the-war/

[2026-04-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s armed police mull riot control without human contact at all

Snippet: The People’s Armed Police Force has shown how drones, uncrewed armoured vehicles and robot dogs could autonomously contain urban unrest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350683/chinas-armed-police-mull-riot-control-without-human-contact-all?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [urban unrest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s armed police mull riot control without human contact at all

Snippet: The People’s Armed Police Force has shown how drones, uncrewed armoured vehicles and robot dogs could autonomously contain urban unrest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350683/chinas-armed-police-mull-riot-control-without-human-contact-all

[2026-04-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer builds house for girl who claims to be raising sisters alone amid family drama

Snippet: Online philanthropist who helps the poor spends US$30,000 building house for ‘destitute’ family, then he discovers the uncomfortable truth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350194/china-influencer-builds-house-girl-who-claims-be-raising-sisters-alone-amid-family-drama?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer builds house for girl who claims to be raising sisters alone amid family drama

Snippet: Online philanthropist who helps the poor spends US$30,000 building house for ‘destitute’ family, then he discovers the uncomfortable truth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350194/china-influencer-builds-house-girl-who-claims-be-raising-sisters-alone-amid-family-drama

[2026-04-20 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Truck runs into rallygoers in Jinju, killing 1, injuring 2 others

Snippet: JINJU, South Korea, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A cargo truck collided with a group of people at a rally in the southern city of Jinju on Monday, leaving one person dead and two others injured, officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420007500315

[2026-04-20 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) N. Korea tests cluster bombs in latest ballistic missile launch

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 6-9; ADDS byline)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420005551315

[2026-04-20 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lady Bullpups begin repeat bid in Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Thrilling action gets underway as a busy 12-match playdate banners the opening day of the fourth staging of the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup on Monday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/sports/lady-bullpups-begin-repeat-bid-in-shakeys-girls-volleyball-invitational-league/2323634

[2026-04-20 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea sabre teams win gold, silver

Snippet: South Korea’s men’s and women’s sabre teams both reached the podium at the FIE Fencing World Cup 2026, claiming gold and silver medals, respectively, in dominant fashion.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721207

[2026-04-20 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee to attend biz forum in India to boost economic cooperation

Snippet: NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to attend a business forum in New Delhi aimed at bolstering economic ties and exploring new opportunities in digital technologies, steel, shipbuilding, automobiles and other areas, the presidential office said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420007300315

[2026-04-20 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Unification minister regrets leak claim related to his reference to Kusong as N.K. nuclear facility site

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Monday his referring to North Korea's Kusong region as one of the sites hosting the country's nuclear facilities was intended to explain South Korea's North Korea policy, expressing regret over allegations that the remarks constituted an information leak.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420007200315

[2026-04-20 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Orient Securities buyout to create US$85b brokerage as Beijing pushes for consolidation

Snippet: Regulators are pressing ahead with their drive to nurture world-class investment banks through mergers and acquisitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350685/orient-securities-buyout-create-us85b-brokerage-beijing-pushes-consolidation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Orient Securities] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Orient Securities buyout to create US$85b brokerage as Beijing pushes for consolidation

Snippet: Regulators are pressing ahead with their drive to nurture world-class investment banks through mergers and acquisitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350685/orient-securities-buyout-create-us85b-brokerage-beijing-pushes-consolidation

[2026-04-20 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's chip graduate pipeline to grow sixfold from 2027

Snippet: South Korea's pipeline of corporate-sponsored semiconductor engineers is set to expand roughly sixfold beginning next year, as the first full cohorts from recently established university programs reach graduation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721188

[2026-04-20 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in Q1: data

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's cosmetics exports reached a record high in the first quarter of this year, firmly establishing itself as a key export driver, the finance ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420007000320

[2026-04-20 15:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix workers got hefty bonuses. Now Samsung, Hyundai workers demand their share

Snippet: Record payouts at SK hynix ripple across Korea Inc., with Samsung Electronics workers threatening a walkout and Hyundai Motor's union seeking up to 30 percent of net profit in bonuses

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721173

[2026-04-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Never waste a crisis’: Ex-Shell executive says it’s time for Australia to tax windfall profits on energy

Snippet: Kuala Lumpur: Former Shell executive and ex-Malaysian minister Idris Jala says Australia should use the global energy crisis to tax the windfall profits of gas giants, dismissing the industry’s claims that it would scare off investment and jeopardise trade with Asian neighbours.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/never-waste-a-crisis-ex-shell-executive-says-it-s-time-for-australia-to-tax-windfall-profits-on-energy-20260418-p5zp1j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 15:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Dongwon F&B draws crowds with Tokyo tuna pop-up

Snippet: Dongwon F&B said Monday it opened a Dongwon Tuna pop-up store at Harakado, a cultural complex in Tokyo, running through Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721165

[2026-04-20 15:25 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon

Snippet: Beijing : Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector’s rapid technical advances.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/humanoid-robots-race-past-humans-in-beijing-half-marathon-20260420-p5zpfc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 15:25 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon

Snippet: Beijing : Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector’s rapid technical advances.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/humanoid-robots-race-past-humans-in-beijing-half-marathon-20260420-p5zpfc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOSPI-listed firms' dividend payouts reach all-time high in 2025: data

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Dividend payouts by South Korean firms listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) reached an all-time high last year, signaling that local companies are making efforts to increase cash payouts in line with the government's initiative to boost shareholder value, the bourse operator said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420006700320

[2026-04-20 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Once taboo, now on view: Seoul debuts major queer art exhibition

Snippet: In Korea, queer culture is still often treated as a social taboo, remaining mostly at the margins of public discourse.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721150

[2026-04-20 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Hesai adds colour to lidar as EV makers race to level up in self-driving tech

Snippet: Colour-capable sensors to ‘significantly enhance’ sensing, helping cars identify traffic lights, construction signs, Deutsche Bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350682/chinas-hesai-adds-colour-lidar-ev-makers-race-level-self-driving-tech?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Hesai Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Hesai adds colour to lidar as EV makers race to level up in self-driving tech

Snippet: Colour-capable sensors to ‘significantly enhance’ sensing, helping cars identify traffic lights, construction signs, Deutsche Bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350682/chinas-hesai-adds-colour-lidar-ev-makers-race-level-self-driving-tech

[2026-04-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai, Kia ride SUV boom to record India sales

Snippet: Hyundai Motor and Kia posted record quarterly sales in India, driven by a rebound in domestic demand and strong SUV lineups.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721146

[2026-04-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BNB Korea posts record 2025 results on global beauty demand

Snippet: BNB Korea said Monday it posted record results in 2025, with consolidated revenue reaching 141.2 billion won ($95.7 million) and operating profit at 26.2 billion won.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721144

[2026-04-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: After Shin Ramyun, Neoguri becomes next flagship in Japan

Snippet: A softer, udon-like texture helps Neoguri gain traction as Nongshim’s next bet

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721143

[2026-04-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Eximbank funds Korea-led $117m Turkey motorway project

Snippet: Export-Import Bank of Korea said Monday it has provided 100 million euros ($117.5 million) in financing for the Kinali-Malkara Motorway Construction and Operation Project led by Korea Expressway Corporation in Turkey.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721142

[2026-04-20 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean, Indian space authorities hold event to explore bilateral cooperation, business opportunities

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Space authorities of South Korea and India held a joint industry event Monday to expand cooperation and explore space-related business opportunities between the countries, Seoul's space agency said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420006800320

[2026-04-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia growth forecasts slashed as Iran war and tariffs threaten supply chains

Snippet: Global institutions forecast slower growth in Asia-Pacific this year, as the Iran war and tariff risks combine to disrupt global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350676/asia-growth-forecasts-slashed-iran-war-and-tariffs-threaten-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed