[2026-04-15 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Private credit funds attract Japan investors, more than doubling in 1 year

Snippet: U.S.-based Blackstone operates the investment trust with the largest balance in Japan. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/private-credit-funds-attract-japan-investors-more-than-doubling-in-1-year

[2026-04-15 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Lavrov boosts ‘no limits’ Russia-China partnership: the latest on Western effort to ‘contain’ the BRICS powers

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, where he held extended talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638423-russia-lavrov-china-visit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-15 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, where he held extended talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638423-russia-lavrov-china-visit/

[2026-04-15 03:56 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China now AI’s ‘good guy’ as US takes a ‘wild west’ approach, MPs told

Snippet: Experts point to Chinese backing for multinational attempts to introduce global governance of AI

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/14/china-now-ais-good-guy-as-us-takes-a-wild-west-approach-mps-told

[2026-04-15 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nasdaq-listed PayPay to roll out services at 400,000 stores in Taiwan

Snippet: PayPay listed on the Nasdaq in March and has been working to expand beyond its original Japanese market. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/nasdaq-listed-paypay-to-roll-out-services-at-400-000-stores-in-taiwan

[2026-04-15 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil demands rare earths be processed at home as US and China compete

Snippet: Move comes as Washington locks US$565 million deal with Brazil’s only operating rare earth mine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350094/brazil-demands-rare-earths-be-processed-home-us-and-china-compete?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil demands rare earths be processed at home as US and China compete

Snippet: Move comes as Washington locks US$565 million deal with Brazil’s only operating rare earth mine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350094/brazil-demands-rare-earths-be-processed-home-us-and-china-compete

[2026-04-15 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Et Tu, Indonesia!

Snippet: As the squeeze continues on China's energy supply (and Xi has started to lash out here and here), we suspect the next words out of the Chinese leader's mouth (if he spoke Latin) will be "...et tu, Indonesia!"

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/et-tu-indonesia

[2026-04-15 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Oppo takes on iPhone in Japan with $2,000 foldable phone

Snippet: Oppo's foldable Find N6 smartphone. The company will launch the device in Japan on April 15. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/china-s-oppo-takes-on-iphone-in-japan-with-2-000-foldable-phone

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Hainan resort island welcomes wave of Russian tourism

Snippet: Russian signage is a common sight at shops in Sanya. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/china-s-hainan-resort-island-welcomes-wave-of-russian-tourism

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Invesco to enter Japan ETF market amid deregulation push

Snippet: Invesco is the world's fourth-largest ETF provider, following BlackRock and others. (Invesco)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/invesco-to-enter-japan-etf-market-amid-deregulation-push

[2026-04-15 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Robô chinês aprende a jogar tênis em 5 horas

Snippet: Em meados de fevereiro, na antesala do Ano Novo Lunar, a China figurou nas manchetes internacionais ao apresentar modelos de robôs humanoides capazes de realizar acrobacias e movimentos de artes marciais quase à perfeição.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/rob%C3%B3tica-androide-chin%C3%AAs-aprende-a-jogar-t%C3%AAnis-em-5-horas/a-76777858

[2026-04-15 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Soaring oil prices threaten Japan's municipal bus, sewer services

Snippet: The city of Saga is scrambling to secure bus fuel, including through local gas stations, after a public bidding process failed. (Photo by Mina Hasegawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/soaring-oil-prices-threaten-japan-s-municipal-bus-sewer-services

[2026-04-15 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala bags P798K after first round exit at Stuttgart Open

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala still earned handsomely despite her first round exit at the WTA 500 Stuttgart Open in Germany, bagging the base prize money of €11,309 (euros) or P798,000.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/sports/eala-bags-p798k-after-first-round-exit-at-stuttgart-open/2320347

[2026-04-15 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala falls to Fernandez in battle of Pinay lefties at Stuttgart

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — World No. 45 Alex Eala found herself on the losing end in the battle of Pinay lefties, yielding to No. 25 Leylah Fernandez at the WTA 500 Stuttgart Open first round, 1-6, 4-6, in Germany Wednesday in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/sports/eala-falls-to-fernandez-in-battle-of-pinay-lefties-at-stuttgart/2320346

[2026-04-15 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, 15 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-15

[2026-04-15 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, 15 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-15

[2026-04-15 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, 15 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-15

[2026-04-15 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, 15 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-15

[2026-04-15 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hegseth announces 'major' defense partnership with Indonesia

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday a “major” defense partnership with Jakarta following a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/world/asia-oceania/hegseth-announces-major-defense-partnership-with-indonesia/2319853

[2026-04-15 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dim outlook for food prices

Snippet: WITH the war in the Middle East entering a dangerous new phase and looking set to continue for at least several more weeks, economists and policymakers all over the world are scrambling to interpret what the impacts would be on ordinary citizens and businesses. Our analysts and policymakers here in the Philippines are no exception.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/opinion/editorial/dim-outlook-for-food-prices/2320176

[2026-04-15 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines seeks US nod to buy more Russian oil

Snippet: THE Philippines has asked the United States for an extension of a sanctions waiver to allow it to buy more Russian oil and petroleum products, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/philippines-seeks-us-nod-to-buy-more-russian-oil/2320053

[2026-04-15 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 10 Taiwanese charged with spying for China

Snippet: China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has ramped up military and political pressure on Taipei in recent years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/world/asia-oceania/10-taiwanese-charged-with-spying-for-china/2319849

[2026-04-15 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AFP rejects China cyanide denial

Snippet: ​THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday rejected China’s denial of Chinese fishermen’s use of cyanide in fishing activities around Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/afp-rejects-china-cyanide-denial/2320051

[2026-04-15 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watsons, Diabetes Philippines launch nationwide free diabetes screening drive

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/watsons-diabetes-philippines-launch-nationwide-free-diabetes-screening-drive/2319711

[2026-04-15 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Powell’s poverty of prose propriety

Snippet: ALL of a sudden, Raymond Powell is no longer just what had struck this column as a United States undercover operative doing covert propaganda for fanning Filipino hatred for China. It appears he can now claim legitimate membership in Philippine media, having successfully gotten his contributed two-part piece “Beijing’s good-cop, bad-cop playbook in Manila” published by The Manila Times.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/opinion/columns/powells-poverty-of-prose-propriety/2320173

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia to spend billions on drones as warfare changes

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/world/asia-oceania/australia-to-spend-billions-on-drones-as-warfare-changes/2319850

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UK's Prince Harry, Meghan visit Australia in first trip since royal rift

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/world/asia-oceania/uks-prince-harry-meghan-visit-australia-in-first-trip-since-royal-rift/2319851

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Xi calls for closer ties with Spain in face of global 'chaos'

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/world/asia-oceania/xi-calls-for-closer-ties-with-spain-in-face-of-global-chaos/2319852

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese economy gets off to robust, promising start in first two months

Snippet: IN January and February, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with President Xi Jinping at its core, all regions and departments strictly implemented the decisions and arrangements made by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, adhered to the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, implemented more proactive and effective macro policies, and stepped up counter- and cross-cyclical adjustments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/supplements/chinese-economy-gets-off-to-robust-promising-start-in-first-two-months/2319936

[2026-04-15 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts

Snippet: War distractions and limited goals risk turning Beijing talks into optics over substance, as expectations shrink and planning falters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350079/trump-xi-summit-shaped-uncertainty-not-strategy-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts

Snippet: War distractions and limited goals risk turning Beijing talks into optics over substance, as expectations shrink and planning falters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350079/trump-xi-summit-shaped-uncertainty-not-strategy-experts

[2026-04-15 01:39 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Sailors cite repeated cyanide fishing in Ayungin, China claim rejected

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday that cyanide fishing appears to be recurring in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, citing multiple encounters and laboratory-confirmed findings, even as China dismissed the allegations as fabricated.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/472646/sailors-cite-repeated-cyanide-fishing-in-ayungin-as-afp-rejects-china-claim/

[2026-04-15 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: TNT survives Blackwater scare as Bol Bol drops 48

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TNT stayed composed in the face of Blackwater’s endgame rally to pull off a 99-94 win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/sports/tnt-survives-blackwater-scare-as-bol-bol-drops-48/2320301

[2026-04-15 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Asahi Kasei to delay Canada plant opening on Honda EV slump

Snippet: Construction continues at Asahi Kasei's separator plant in Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/japan-s-asahi-kasei-to-delay-canada-plant-opening-on-honda-ev-slump

[2026-04-15 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tesla's Shanghai factory can build humanoid robots, China boss says

Snippet: Workers assemble electric vehicles at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory on April 14. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tesla-s-shanghai-factory-can-build-humanoid-robots-china-boss-says

[2026-04-15 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems'

Snippet: China has dismissed reports that it supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran as "baseless smears," after multiple outlets cited US intelligence accusing Beijing of potentially entering the war indirectly.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-rejects-baseless-smear-its-sending-weapons-iran-after-trump-warned-big-problems

[2026-04-15 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NBI presents acknowledgment receipt findings during impeachment hearing

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) shared findings on 36 acknowledgment receipts in connection with confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education (DepEd).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/news/national/nbi-presents-acknowledgment-receipt-findings-during-impeachment-hearing/2320261

[2026-04-15 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Explosión en planta eléctrica en la India deja 9 muertos

Snippet: PATNA, India (AP) — Una explosión en una central eléctrica en la India dejó al menos nueve trabajadores muertos y otros 15 heridos el martes, informó la policía.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-explosion-muertos-bc890a33dfc6512838c2661cb96277b1

[2026-04-15 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 6th CICPE Opens in Hainan with Canada as Guest of Honor and Over 3,400 Global Brands

Snippet: HAIKOU, China, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center:

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717265

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

Source: New York Post

Title: North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer

Snippet: SEOUL — North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/world-news/north-korea-tests-cruise-and-anti-ship-missiles-from-naval-destroyer/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea dodges IMF downgrade at 1.9%

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday left its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent, with the government saying a supplementary budget and other policy support helped cushion the economy against mounting external shocks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717264

[2026-04-15 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean members see the need to help each other during energy crisis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has urged its members to "prioritize" energy supply to fellow Asean and refrain from unnecessary trade restrictions in times of crisis.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/news/asean-members-see-the-need-to-help-each-other-during-energy-crisis/2320219

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

Source: AP News

Title: Three-time World Cup finalist the Netherlands faces Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F

Snippet: Netherlands’ coach Ronald Koeman reacts during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Netherlands and Lithuania in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-group-f-56c0b58b0872d8a0b01a1548786f34ad

[2026-04-15 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nine dead in boiler explosion at power plant in India

Snippet: PATNA, India (AP) — An explosion at a privately-owned power plant in India ’s central Chhattisgarh state on Tuesday killed at least nine workers and injured 15 others, police said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-power-plant-explosion-chhattisgarh-af2b347c16b2500c42e3a9fb2ce64152

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China

Snippet: Analysts said the trip was a sign that the UAE was seeking ‘more reliable partners’ in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350081/xi-jinpings-meeting-abu-dhabi-crown-prince-highlights-gulf-turn-towards-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China

Snippet: Analysts said the trip was a sign that the UAE was seeking ‘more reliable partners’ in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350081/xi-jinpings-meeting-abu-dhabi-crown-prince-highlights-gulf-turn-towards-china

[2026-04-14 23:56 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Alleged bagman testifies vs Sara Duterte at impeachment hearing | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-14-2026/

[2026-04-14 23:42 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China faces Trump’s Iran offensive in the Hormuz Strait

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-faces-trumps-iran-offensive-in-the-hormuz-strait/

[2026-04-14 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cignal silences Creamline crowd, marches into PVL Finals

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Cignal Super Spikers shrugged off a heavily pro-Creamline atmosphere to score a convincing 25-13, 13-25, 25-16, 25-16 victory over the Creamline Cool Smashers in the semifinals of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/sports/cignal-silences-creamline-crowd-marches-into-pvl-finals/2320156