[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] [General] [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?utm_source=rss_feed

[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

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Boatwright leads SMB past NLEX

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bennie Boatwright scored the go-ahead dunk while CJ Perez sealed the win with a layup as San Miguel Beer scraped past NLEX, 98-94 to snap its two-game losing skid in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/sports/boatwright-leads-smb-past-nlex/2323478

[2026-04-19 22:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance chiefs of S. Korea, US share view Korean won's excessive volatility is not desirable

Snippet: The finance chiefs of South Korea and the United States have shared the understanding that the Korean currency's excessive volatility against the US dollar is not desirable, Seoul's finance ministry said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720529

[2026-04-19 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School geography class. Film: India, where coal is king

Snippet: PublishedApril 19 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/ab31d2eb-cc68-4bd3-8f3c-6e1c367d6f31

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: La Salle clinches outright Finals berth, sweeps elims with 5-set win vs NU

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —- The De La Salle Lady Spikers clinched an outright UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball Finals berth after outlasting the National University Lady Bulldogs, 27-25, 15-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13, to complete a 14-0 elimination round sweep at the Mall of Asia Arena Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/sports/la-salle-clinches-outright-finals-berth-sweeps-elims-with-5-set-win-vs-nu/2323477

[2026-04-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How the PLA may use stealth drones in a swarming boat attack from Taiwan

Snippet: Beijing could send in GJ-21s – which have long endurance and high manoeuvrability – to counter uncrewed combat boats, military magazine says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350616/how-pla-may-use-stealth-drones-swarming-boat-attack-taiwan

[2026-04-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How the PLA may use stealth drones in a swarming boat attack from Taiwan

Snippet: Beijing could send in GJ-21s – which have long endurance and high manoeuvrability – to counter uncrewed combat boats, military magazine says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350616/how-pla-may-use-stealth-drones-swarming-boat-attack-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pakistan military chief, PM conclude diplomacy blitz

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/world/asia-oceania/pakistan-military-chief-pm-conclude-diplomacy-blitz/2323244

[2026-04-19 21:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee arrives in New Delhi for summit talks with Indian PM Modi

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to begin a three-day state visit for summit talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at deepening economic ties and expanding strategic cooperation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720524

[2026-04-19 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chiefs of S. Korea, U.S. share view Korean won's excessive volatility is not desirable

Snippet: SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The finance chiefs of South Korea and the United States have shared the understanding that the Korean currency's excessive volatility against the U.S. dollar is not desirable, Seoul's finance ministry said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260419002200315

[2026-04-19 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Lee arrives in New Delhi for summit talks with Indian PM Modi

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with Lee's arrival in first 2 paras; CHANGES headline, dateline, photos) By Kim Eun-jung

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260419000352315

[2026-04-19 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Huge Provocation: Russia-Installed Official In Ukraine Hosts Talks With North Korean Envoy

Snippet: Both Kiev and Washington have been met with a new provocation related to North Korea's role in supporting Russia during the over four-year long Ukraine war, at a moment Russia continues to claim sovereignty over Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/huge-provocation-russia-installed-official-ukraine-hosts-talks-north-korean-envoy

[2026-04-19 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: “Together, We Remember”

Snippet: WATCH TODAY: On Monday evening, April 20, at 7:55 PM Israel time, Masa Israel Journey will conduct its Memorial Day ceremony, on the eve of Yom HaZikaron, commemorating lone soldiers and victims of terror from across the Jewish Diaspora. This event is the largest English-language Memorial Day ceremony in the world and will be broadcast in multiple languages to hundreds of thousands of Jews worldwide in more than 50 countries—including Russia, Ukraine, the Philippines, Morocco, Turkey, France, South Africa, the

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-893123

[2026-04-19 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

Snippet: BEIJING — A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/world/humans-far-behind-as-robot-breaks-record-at-beijing-half-marathon/2323459

[2026-04-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘land aircraft carrier’ charges flying drone with microwave beam

Snippet: While the technology is still at an early stage, it may one day allow drones to fly indefinitely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350482/chinas-land-aircraft-carrier-charges-flying-drone-microwave-beam?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘land aircraft carrier’ charges flying drone with microwave beam

Snippet: While the technology is still at an early stage, it may one day allow drones to fly indefinitely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350482/chinas-land-aircraft-carrier-charges-flying-drone-microwave-beam

[2026-04-19 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blaze in Malaysia’s Sabah destroys 1,000 homes, displaces over 9,000

Snippet: The proximity of houses in the water village allowed the fire to spread quickly. Over 9,000 people have been affected, though no deaths have been reported

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350629/blaze-malaysias-sabah-destroys-1000-homes-displaces-over-9000?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 20:59 UTC+10:00] [water villages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blaze in Malaysia’s Sabah destroys 1,000 homes, displaces over 9,000

Snippet: The proximity of houses in the water village allowed the fire to spread quickly. Over 9,000 people have been affected, though no deaths have been reported

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350629/blaze-malaysias-sabah-destroys-1000-homes-displaces-over-9000

[2026-04-19 20:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Summer-like weather makes Korea sweat mid-April

Snippet: Rain forecast for Monday expected to cool temperatures nationwide

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720512

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners

Snippet: People flock to water celebration in search of healing, good fortune and possible romance; event has an almost 800-year history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350176/tibetan-bathing-festival-sees-people-bathe-natural-waters-socialise-seek-romantic-partners?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners

Snippet: People flock to water celebration in search of healing, good fortune and possible romance; event has an almost 800-year history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350176/tibetan-bathing-festival-sees-people-bathe-natural-waters-socialise-seek-romantic-partners

[2026-04-19 19:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul Metro unveils plan to make subway more barrier-free

Snippet: Seoul Metro on Sunday announced a comprehensive plan to improve accessibility and convenience for its passengers as it marked Disabled Person's Day, which falls on April 20 in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720497

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI colonialism: Pitfalls of overreliance on US expertise

Snippet: U.S. forces under President Donald Trump have extensively used artificial intelligence in strikes against Iran during the war between the two countries.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/ai-colonialism-pitfalls-of-overreliance-on-us-expertise

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese drug makers are tackling Western dominance in US$16 billion Parkinson’s race

Snippet: The future of treating brain diseases could lie in non-invasive technologies, according to Chongqing Haifu Medical Technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350615/how-chinese-drug-makers-are-tackling-western-dominance-us16-billion-parkinsons-race?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese drug makers are tackling Western dominance in US$16 billion Parkinson’s race

Snippet: The future of treating brain diseases could lie in non-invasive technologies, according to Chongqing Haifu Medical Technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350615/how-chinese-drug-makers-are-tackling-western-dominance-us16-billion-parkinsons-race

[2026-04-19 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bernardo testimony in flood control case raises legal focus on state witness doctrine

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The expected testimony of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo in the alleged flood control anomaly has drawn renewed attention to the legal requirements governing the use of state witnesses in corruption cases, the legal team of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/news/bernardo-testimony-in-flood-control-case-raises-legal-focus-on-state-witness-doctrine/2323433

[2026-04-19 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

Snippet: Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz0e54yrppno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-19 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UST closes in on semis berth, turns back UP

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas closed in on a UAAP Season 88 women's Final Four berth after turning back University of the Philippines, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-19, at the Mall of Asia Arena Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/sports/ust-closes-in-on-semis-berth-turns-back-up/2323430

[2026-04-19 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Team Philippines off to Sanya for Asian Beach Games

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE main bulk of the 101-strong Team Philippines flies to China on Monday — two days ahead of the opening ceremony for the 6th Asian Beach Games that are returning after a 10-year hiatus on the popular resort island city of Sanya.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/sports/team-philippines-off-to-sanya-for-asian-beach-games/2323421

[2026-04-19 18:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BTS at Tokyo Dome

Snippet: BTS wrapped up their “BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ IN TOKYO” concerts at Tokyo Dome in Japan on April 17-18, its agency Big Hit Entertainment announced Sunday. The performances marked the group’s return to Tokyo Dome after seven years and five months, following their “BTS World Tour Love Yourself ~Japan Edition~” shows in November 2018.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720460

[2026-04-19 18:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daegu Opera House, China’s NCPA to present large-scale ‘Rigoletto’

Snippet: High-tech staging marks Asian premiere of joint production, Daegu Opera House's last production before renovation

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720459

[2026-04-19 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oilers host the Ducks to begin the NHL Playoffs

Snippet: Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/edmonton-oilers-anaheim-ducks-362882f983504b3fb52d38ea5d4817e7

[2026-04-19 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: How does Japan's Gen Z afford a Ferrari? They split it

Snippet: A man and his "dream." Kanji Hiraiwa co-owns the Ferrari 360 Modena through the company Rendez-Vous. (Rendez-Vous)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer/how-does-japan-s-gen-z-afford-a-ferrari-they-split-it

[2026-04-19 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon

Snippet: China staged a half marathon in Beijing on 19 April 2025 in which humanoid robots ran alongside human participants over 21.1km, in a first for the country’s robotics sector. Spectators, including many families, lined the route to watch the event, held in the E-Town technology zone and designed to test machines under real-world conditions.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/china-hosts-humanoid-robots-in-beijing-half-marathon/

[2026-04-19 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More jobs for the elderly: Shanghai eyes senior labour force amid China demographic crisis

Snippet: With one in three residents above retirement age, Shanghai’s 28-department plan aims to mobilise retirees to offset shrinking payrolls and rising pension strains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350484/more-jobs-elderly-shanghai-eyes-senior-labour-force-amid-china-demographic-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Nippon Communications Foundation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More jobs for the elderly: Shanghai eyes senior labour force amid China demographic crisis

Snippet: With one in three residents above retirement age, Shanghai’s 28-department plan aims to mobilise retirees to offset shrinking payrolls and rising pension strains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350484/more-jobs-elderly-shanghai-eyes-senior-labour-force-amid-china-demographic-crisis

[2026-04-19 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [ANN] China's Przewalski's horse population rises above 900

Snippet: LANZHOU, China (China Daily/ANN) -- Forty years after China launched the "Wild Horse Return Program," the Przewalski's horse -- the world's only surviving wild horse species -- has completed a historic transition from being on the brink of extinction to there being self-sustaining wild herds in Northwest China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720454