[2026-04-20 05:36 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Organised crime suspect S.F. Raju extradited from India

Snippet: A special police team extradited Sobanahandi Sanath de Silva, alias S.F. Raju from India and brought him to the Katunayake Airport on the night of April 17.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/lawnorder/981993/organised-crime-suspect-s-f-raju-extradited-from-india/

[2026-04-20 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LankaPay, SLTDA and Alipay+ join hands to drive tourism growth and QR payment adoption - DailyNews

Snippet: LankaPay, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Alipay+ have entered into a strategic collaboration to enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism appeal and drive international visitor arrivals, particularly from Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982074/lankapay-sltda-and-alipay-join-hands-to-drive-tourism-growth-and-qr-payment-adoption/

[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka under 19 paddlers excel in India - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka girls under 19 Silver medal winning team

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/sports/981785/sri-lanka-under-19-paddlers-excel-in-india/

[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India, Sri Lanka discuss proposed energy hub in Trincomalee – Indian Foreign Secretary - DailyNews

Snippet: Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan held extensive bilateral discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa during his official visit to Sri Lanka. This marked the Vice President’s maiden bilateral visit to Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/local/982257/india-sri-lanka-discuss-proposed-energy-hub-in-trincomalee-indian-foreign-secretary/

[2026-04-20 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka will field a strong team for Asian Beach Games - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka will field a strong team for the upcoming 6th Asian Beach Games set to take part in the continental event, which will be staged in Sanya, China from 22 to 30 April 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/sports/981779/sri-lanka-will-field-a-strong-team-for-asian-beach-games/

[2026-04-20 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Thrills and spills: How ex-NRL star Lomax fared in rugby milestone moment

Snippet: Zac Lomax (right) scored a try for the Force in their 31-26 win over the Crusaders. (Getty Images: Janelle St Pierre)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/super-rugby-pacific-zac-lomax-force-brumbies-waratahs-australia/106581666

[2026-04-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Disney’s giant new ship is a floating (and highly affordable) theme park

Snippet: Originally built by Hong Kong-based Genting’s Dream Cruises, Disney picked up the unfinished, billion-dollar ship at a “favourable price” (exact amount unrevealed) when Dream Cruises fell into receivership during the pandemic. Disney then reduced the originally planned capacity of 9000 down to 6700. Even so, at 208,000 gross tonnes, it’s easily the biggest ship in Disney’s fleet and the cruise line’s first to be based in Asia, launching from Singapore – its home for the next five years.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/disney-s-giant-new-ship-is-a-floating-and-highly-affordable-theme-park-20260410-p5zmy9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: China's smart bet is paying off. Meanwhile, Australia pleads for fuel

Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/strait-of-hormuz-china-renewable-energy/106581226

[2026-04-20 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magnolia hammers Converge, wins back-to-back

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia registered its second straight win after clobbering Converge, 106-94, in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/sports/magnolia-hammers-converge-wins-back-to-back/2323540

[2026-04-20 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Here's Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade Should Stoke 'Strait Chaos' For China

Snippet: The currently closed Strait of Hormuz, situated between Oman and Iran, connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and has emerged as a major flashpoint in the US-Iran war. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, off Yemen's coast, has also remained a focal point among critical maritime chokepoints, given ongoing threats from Iran-linked Houthi rebels.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/heres-why-trumps-hormuz-blockade-should-stoke-strait-chaos-china

[2026-04-20 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'World's first' trial of regenerative knee treatment set to begin in Japan

Snippet: Cyfuse Biomedical uses 3D printing to make transplant material from human cells. (Photo by Satoshi Kawahara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/health-care/world-s-first-trial-of-regenerative-knee-treatment-set-to-begin-in-japan

[2026-04-20 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Japan’s Princess Mako, who gave up royal life to marry a commoner, spotted with little heir — after fleeing NYC for burbs

Snippet: The Japanese princess who renounced her royal title and wealth to marry her commoner husband has been spotted with a little heir — after fleeing NYC for the suburbs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/world-news/japans-princess-mako-who-gave-up-royal-life-to-marry-commoner-spotted-with-baby-after-fleeing-nyc/

[2026-04-20 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fils continues fine form to win Barcelona title

Snippet: Arthur Fils won an ATP title for the first time since his victory in Tokyo in October 2024

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c0rxdz9xqkwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 02:25 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on Japan’s cherry blossom: when spring slips out of time | Editorial

Snippet: A 1,200-year dataset shows the ‘peak bloom’ is arriving earlier. Global heating is unsettling nature’s rhythms – and their cultural meaning

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/19/the-guardian-view-on-japans-cherry-blossom-when-spring-slips-out-of-time

[2026-04-20 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 CrosswordMonday, 20 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-20

[2026-04-20 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 SudokuMonday, 20 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-20

[2026-04-20 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 CrosswordMonday, 20 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-20

[2026-04-20 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 SearchMonday, 20 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-20

[2026-04-20 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/world/asia-oceania/north-korea-launches-multiple-short-range-ballistic-missiles-toward-sea/2323427

[2026-04-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Championing strong reserves for a resilient economy

Snippet: THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recently received international recognition for its excellence in reserve management, a milestone that underscores a significant shift in the nation’s monetary strategy. Under the leadership of Governor Eli Remolona Jr., the central bank has moved toward an active risk management framework designed to protect the economy from external volatility.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/supplements/championing-strong-reserves-for-a-resilient-economy/2323481

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia’s premier franchise expo offers big opportunities this April

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/tmt-newswire/asias-premier-franchise-expo-offers-big-opportunities-this-april/2323402

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/world/asia-oceania/us-coast-guard-spots-overturned-vessel-near-saipan-during-search-for-missing-ship/2323423

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia rights body probing civilian killings in Papua

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/world/asia-oceania/indonesia-rights-body-probing-civilian-killings-in-papua/2323424

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear name

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/world/asia-oceania/australian-soldier-charged-with-war-crimes-vows-to-clear-name/2323425

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Group launches drive vs Japan militarization

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/news/national/group-launches-drive-vs-japan-militarization/2323530

[2026-04-20 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Japan’s treaty-day Taiwan Strait warship transit a new flashpoint with China?

Snippet: The JS Ikazuchi’s passage through the waterway on Friday ‘harmed the feelings of the Chinese people’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350646/japans-treaty-day-taiwan-strait-warship-transit-new-flashpoint-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 01:55 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai International Studies University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Japan’s treaty-day Taiwan Strait warship transit a new flashpoint with China?

Snippet: The JS Ikazuchi’s passage through the waterway on Friday ‘harmed the feelings of the Chinese people’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350646/japans-treaty-day-taiwan-strait-warship-transit-new-flashpoint-china

[2026-04-20 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Singh rescues Kolkata in 4-wicket win over Rajasthan in IPL

Snippet: Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-kolkata-rajasthan-punjab-lucknow-9c42903acaf1e009b30748e45ef7d192

[2026-04-20 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese fashion brands step up expansion beyond Uniqlo in Bangkok

Snippet: Alongside Human Made's signature heart motif, the lineup at its Bangkok store features designs incorporating elephants -- a symbol closely associated with Thailand. (Photo by Kenya Akama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/japanese-fashion-brands-step-up-expansion-beyond-uniqlo-in-bangkok

[2026-04-20 01:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee says Modi summit could lift ties to ‘completely different level’

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/10720551

[2026-04-20 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel attacks three nations for alleged backing of Iran

Snippet: Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations has lashed out at his French, Chinese, and Pakistani counterparts, accusing their countries of effectively backing Iran by allegedly striking deals to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638717-israel-iran-china-pakistan-france/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-20 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee vows to deepen strategic partnership with India amid Mideast crisis

Snippet: NEW DELHI, April 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged on Sunday to deepen South Korea's strategic partnership with India to better navigate growing uncertainties in global supply chains and the economy stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420000200315

[2026-04-20 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tokyo logistics project by GLP Japan hit with cost overruns

Snippet: GLP Japan's new Tokyo-area logistics project will be the developer's fifth location under the Alfalink brand. (GLP Japan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/tokyo-logistics-project-by-glp-japan-hit-with-cost-overruns

[2026-04-20 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Pacific islands] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s sacred to us’: register of Bounty mutineer’s descendants returns to South Pacific

Snippet: Pitcairn Register details lives of ‘extraordinarily resilient’ Tahitian women enslaved during notorious mutiny

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/pitcairn-register-bounty-mutineers-descendants-returns-south-pacific

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: An open letter to Donald Trump: Peace on America's 250th anniversary

Snippet: A portrait of Donald Trump that is the basis for a proposed commemorative coin to mark the 250th anniversary of America's founding. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/an-open-letter-to-donald-trump-peace-on-america-s-250th-anniversary

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada Research Chair chemist Janusz Pawliszyn joins Chinese university

Snippet: The Polish scientist who invented two widely used analytical chemistry techniques has been hired by one of his former students

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350619/canada-research-chair-chemist-janusz-pawliszyn-joins-chinese-university?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada Research Chair chemist Janusz Pawliszyn joins Chinese university

Snippet: The Polish scientist who invented two widely used analytical chemistry techniques has been hired by one of his former students

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350619/canada-research-chair-chemist-janusz-pawliszyn-joins-chinese-university

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

Source: Politico

Title: How the Iran war set Beijing up for global clean energy dominance

Snippet: BRUSSELS — America’s allies, stung by soaring energy costs due to Washington’s attacks on Iran, are confronting an uncomfortable truth: The escape route from fossil fuel shocks leads straight into China’s arms.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-iran-war-set-beijing-up-for-global-clean-energy-dominance/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-19 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea launches ballistic missiles as UN warns of nuclear advances

Snippet: The two short-range missiles fired from the Sinpo of North Korea flew about 140 kilometres (87 miles) each towards the country’s eastern waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350644/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missiles-un-warns-nuclear-advances?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 23:54 UTC+10:00] [Kim Jong Un] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea launches ballistic missiles as UN warns of nuclear advances

Snippet: The two short-range missiles fired from the Sinpo of North Korea flew about 140 kilometres (87 miles) each towards the country’s eastern waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350644/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missiles-un-warns-nuclear-advances

[2026-04-19 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China just an emerging electro-state or an electro-civilisation state?

Snippet: Like every advancing society in the past, it sees the future by seizing new energy sources and their associated technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3350643/china-just-emerging-electro-state-or-electro-civilisation-state?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 23:42 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China just an emerging electro-state or an electro-civilisation state?

Snippet: Like every advancing society in the past, it sees the future by seizing new energy sources and their associated technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3350643/china-just-emerging-electro-state-or-electro-civilisation-state

[2026-04-19 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: India’s short-lived return to Iranian oil ends as US waiver expires | The National

Snippet: Washington’s 30-day waiver granting India permission to buy Iranian crude for the first time in seven years expires today, and there is no indication that it will be renewed.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/19/indias-short-lived-return-to-iranian-oil-ends-as-us-waiver-expires/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid renewed confidence in market

Snippet: Sentiment is likely to stay firm, agents say, citing steady demand across new launches and a rebound that lifted prices to a 22-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3350638/hong-kong-homebuyers-extend-sell-out-streak-amid-renewed-confidence-market?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid renewed confidence in market

Snippet: Sentiment is likely to stay firm, agents say, citing steady demand across new launches and a rebound that lifted prices to a 22-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3350638/hong-kong-homebuyers-extend-sell-out-streak-amid-renewed-confidence-market

[2026-04-19 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues

Snippet: California's blustery San Francisco Bay is home to the Golden Gate Bridge, commercial ports, public marinas and ferry boats. But more recently, a new sight is attracting locals' attention: Eastern North Pacific gray whales.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qdd8qvrplo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How hydrogen could help China cut natural gas use and carbon emissions

Snippet: A large-scale project in Shandong province is part of a national green energy push

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350628/how-hydrogen-could-help-china-cut-natural-gas-use-and-carbon-emissions?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How hydrogen could help China cut natural gas use and carbon emissions

Snippet: A large-scale project in Shandong province is part of a national green energy push

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350628/how-hydrogen-could-help-china-cut-natural-gas-use-and-carbon-emissions

[2026-04-19 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Robôs vencem humanos em meia-maratona em Pequim

Snippet: Robôs humanoides reduziram em duas horas neste domingo (19/04), o recorde do vencedor do ano passado na Meia;-Maratona de Pequim, na China, com a equipe autônoma Qitian Dasheng, conquistando a vitória em 50 minutos e 26 segundos. A máquina mais rápida a cruzar a linha de chegada competiu remotamente. O recorde mundial para essa distância foi estabelecido em 8 de março pelo ugandense Jacob Kiplimo, com o tempo de 57 minutos e 20 segundos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/rob%C3%B4s-vencem-humanos-em-meia-maratona-em-pequim/a-76848175

[2026-04-19 22:30 UTC+10:00] [rugby] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men get one back on Japan to win third Melrose Claymores

Snippet: Hosts do so despite having one player shown yellow card in each half, co-captain James Christie says crowd’s support helps them over the line

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3350633/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-citys-men-get-one-back-japan-win-3rd-melrose-claymores