[2026-04-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOFIA to hold forum on long-term plans to boost capital market

Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) said Thursday his organization will soon launch a special forum to draft long-term plans to boost the capital market, saying the country is at a "golden time" to upgrade its financial investment sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409006200320

[2026-04-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Builds World's First Ammonia-Powered Vessel

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said it has built the world's first ammonia-powered vessel and held a naming ceremony on March 9 for two such ships at its Ulsan shipyard.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713729

[2026-04-09 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: McDavid nets hat trick on 5-point night as Oilers surge into first place in Pacific Division

Snippet: Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, right, celebrates with defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/connor-mcdavid-oilers-f4e52d3c518d99c96b74946978766c1f

[2026-04-09 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, US to hold joint Freedom Flag air drill

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/10713695

[2026-04-09 15:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG says new AI beats GPT-5 mini in visual tests

Snippet: LG AI Research on Thursday released Exaone 4.5, an artificial intelligence model that can process both text and images, as the company builds toward adding visual capabilities to its entry in South Korea's government-backed sovereign AI competition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713688

[2026-04-09 15:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Twenty-six phone calls’: How China helped bring Tehran to the negotiating table

Snippet: Beijing: As the world waits to see whether the shaky US-Iran ceasefire holds, China is being credited with playing a role in bringing Tehran to the negotiating table.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/twenty-six-phone-calls-how-china-helped-bring-tehran-to-the-negotiating-table-20260409-p5zmjf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: India’s IBC, Jogye lay group discuss cooperation at Bexpo 2026

Snippet: India’s International Buddhist Confederation and South Korea’s lay Buddhist community under the Jogye order discussed future cooperation at the Seoul International Buddhism Expo, or Bexpo 2026, April 4.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713686

[2026-04-09 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia eyes new fuel supply from US, Mexico and Asia as diesel prices spike to record high

Snippet: Shipments of fuel into Australia secure until at least the middle of May, energy minister says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/09/australia-eyes-new-fuel-supply-from-us-mexico-and-asia-as-diesel-prices-spike-to-record-high

[2026-04-09 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea should pursue 'pro-supply chain' strategy, xpert outlines Korea’s path in tech war at GBF

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/10713684

[2026-04-09 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pacquiao calls for better future for youth in UN speech

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Boxing legend and former senator Manny Pacquiao called on leaders of the world to give young people opportunities for a better future at the United Nations on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/news/pacquiao-calls-for-better-future-for-youth-in-un-speech/2316955

[2026-04-09 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘It sucks’: Sam Kerr is still digesting Matildas’ Asian Cup heartbreak

Snippet: Sam Kerr admits she is yet to come to terms with the heartbreak of the Matildas’ defeat to Japan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final as the national team’s focus shifts to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/it-sucks-sam-kerr-is-still-digesting-matildas-asian-cup-heartbreak-20260409-p5zmhx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 15:25 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: West PH Sea: Philippines unveils new coast guard command in Spratlys

Snippet: THITU ISLAND, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard unveiled on Thursday its first dedicated command center in the Spratly island chain, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea that has been the site of repeated confrontations with Chinese vessels.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/472188/west-ph-sea-philippines-unveils-new-coast-guard-command-in-spratlys/

[2026-04-09 15:11 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: State of calamity declared in Baguio amid energy crisis

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/baguio-state-of-calamity-energy-crisis/

[2026-04-09 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance

Snippet: Oklahoma City 4, Round Rock 3

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/general-news-01d50c1f723d032fb908c4d44c1fb284

[2026-04-09 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Lithium miners rise as supply uncertainty, battery demand boost prices

Snippet: PLS announced in February that it would soon restart a lithium production plant after signing an offtake agreement with battery maker Canmax. (Screen shot from PLS website)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/lithium-miners-rise-as-supply-uncertainty-battery-demand-boost-prices

[2026-04-09 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi: senior officers must ‘stay pure’ to meet Chinese military’s centenary goal

Snippet: Speech live-streamed to PLA’s high-level units calls for resolute political loyalty with no room for self-interest or corruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349470/xi-senior-officers-must-stay-pure-meet-chinese-militarys-centenary-goal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 15:02 UTC+10:00] [President Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi: senior officers must ‘stay pure’ to meet Chinese military’s centenary goal

Snippet: Speech live-streamed to PLA’s high-level units calls for resolute political loyalty with no room for self-interest or corruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349470/xi-senior-officers-must-stay-pure-meet-chinese-militarys-centenary-goal

[2026-04-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Mobile carriers pledge stronger user protection after hacking incidents

Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top three mobile carriers on Thursday vowed to tighten cybersecurity measures in response to a series of data breaches last year while enhancing their corporate responsibility.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409003800320

[2026-04-09 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Weekly oil price adjustments could lead to 'cartelization,' lawmaker warns

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing weekly price adjustment schemes being implemented by oil price companies may lead to "cartelization" in a highly concentrated petroleum market, according to a lawmaker at the House of Representatives.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/news/weekly-oil-price-adjustments-could-lead-to-cartelization-lawmaker-warns/2316966

[2026-04-09 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices rise again and Asian stocks retreat

Snippet: A currency trader works near a screen showing international oil prices at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-857ae30b3be4441819b2848fd594a33d

[2026-04-09 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Assam and Kerala states hold elections testing Modi's support

Snippet: A woman shows the indelible ink mark on her index finger after casting her vote at a polling center during the state election in Guwahati, India, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-elections-assam-kerala-modi-bjp-1645f4291c85a39553a6817525b707cb

[2026-04-09 14:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Galleries Art Fair opens amid cautious rebound in global art market

Snippet: The Galleries Art Fair 2026 kicked off on Wednesday at Coex in southern Seoul, drawing strong crowds and signaling a good start to the year. As Korea’s oldest art fair, the fair is considered as a barometer of the domestic art market of the year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713608

[2026-04-09 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Century Tuna expands ‘Superbods’ search, opens fitness challenge to all Filipinos

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Century Tuna is broadening its long-running “Superbods” competition in 2026, shifting from an elite fitness showcase to a nationwide movement that welcomes participants of all fitness levels.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/century-tuna-expands-superbods-search-opens-fitness-challenge-to-all-filipinos/2317797

[2026-04-09 14:26 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hundreds search for wolf that escaped from zoo in South Korea

Snippet: Local school closes in Daejeon city as hundreds of emergency service and military personnel scour area around O-World theme park where the wolf escaped from

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/09/wolf-escaped-zoo-daejeon-south-korea

[2026-04-09 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Malaysia won’t be lectured’: Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz creates waves

Snippet: Singapore said it would not be appealing to Iran for access to the strait as transit through crucial trade waterways was a right

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349464/malaysia-wont-be-lectured-singapores-refusal-negotiate-over-hormuz-creates-waves?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 14:23 UTC+10:00] [Anwar Ibrahim] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Malaysia won’t be lectured’: Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz creates waves

Snippet: Singapore said it would not be appealing to Iran for access to the strait as transit through crucial trade waterways was a right

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349464/malaysia-wont-be-lectured-singapores-refusal-negotiate-over-hormuz-creates-waves

[2026-04-09 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders release of P8B for villages to ease impact of oil crisis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the distribution of P8 billion meant to cushion the impact of hostilities in the Middle East in the grassroots level, the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/news/marcos-orders-release-of-p8b-for-villages-to-ease-impact-of-oil-crisis/2316932

[2026-04-09 14:09 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Fujitsu at the core of Japan’s AI independence drive

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/fujitsu-at-the-core-of-japans-ai-independence-drive/

[2026-04-09 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks shy of full recovery amid fragile Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Wednesday’s ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. was overshadowed by Israel’s massive strikes against Lebanon, which Tehran says violate the ceasefire deal. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nanami Sato and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-shy-of-full-recovery-amid-fragile-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-09 14:04 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-unveils-cluster-bomb-missile-electronic-warfare-capability/

[2026-04-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is one of America’s top AI-robot scholars about to join China’s tech talent pool?

Snippet: Su Hao, of UC San Diego, appears on Fudan University faculty list as professor in electronic information specialising in AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349408/one-americas-top-ai-robot-scholars-about-join-chinas-tech-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Princeton University] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is one of America’s top AI-robot scholars about to join China’s tech talent pool?

Snippet: Su Hao, of UC San Diego, appears on Fudan University faculty list as professor in electronic information specialising in AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349408/one-americas-top-ai-robot-scholars-about-join-chinas-tech-talent-pool

[2026-04-09 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ICC confirms Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket stadium

Snippet: The biggest East Asia-Pacific tournament ever will see nine teams battling to reach the showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3349455/icc-confirms-japan-host-t20-world-cup-qualifiers-new-asian-games-cricket-stadium?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 13:52 UTC+10:00] [Nagoya] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ICC confirms Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket stadium

Snippet: The biggest East Asia-Pacific tournament ever will see nine teams battling to reach the showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3349455/icc-confirms-japan-host-t20-world-cup-qualifiers-new-asian-games-cricket-stadium

[2026-04-09 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Peter Thiel-backed Cognition pushes into Asia with Japan, Singapore offices

Snippet: Russell Kaplan, co-founder and president of U.S. artificial intelligence startup Cognition, says Japan has emerged as one of the company's most promising overseas markets. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/peter-thiel-backed-cognition-pushes-into-asia-with-japan-singapore-offices

[2026-04-09 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policy support is needed to create Asia-specific mental health safety nets

Snippet: Readers discuss how to better protect vulnerable populations across the region, the HK$2 scheme, and animal experiments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3349315/policy-support-needed-create-asia-specific-mental-health-safety-nets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policy support is needed to create Asia-specific mental health safety nets

Snippet: Readers discuss how to better protect vulnerable populations across the region, the HK$2 scheme, and animal experiments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3349315/policy-support-needed-create-asia-specific-mental-health-safety-nets

[2026-04-09 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Great Retreat: Beijing's Digital Currency Ambitions Are Faltering

Snippet: Authored by James Gorrie via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/great-retreat-beijings-digital-currency-ambitions-are-faltering

[2026-04-09 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: RoboSense Announced Q1 2026 LiDAR Sales, Robotics Segment Grows 1,458.8% YoY to Over 185,500 Units

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense (2498.HK) , a pioneering AI-driven robotics technology company, announced its sales volume for the first quarter of 2026, with total LiDAR sales reaching 330,300 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 204.1%. Among these, LiDAR sales volume for the ADAS segment totaled 144,800 units, while LiDAR sales volume for robotics and others reached 185,500 units, representing a robust year-on-year surge of 1,458.8%.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713569

[2026-04-09 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Beijing 'distressed' by Chinese researcher's death in US university

Snippet: China has called on American authorites to investigate the death of a Chinese semiconductor researcher in the US, who was found dead after "hostile questioning" by law enforcement there.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge0xd4g21qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Activists howl with rage as escaped wolf faces death in South Korea

Snippet: The wolf, named Neukgu, tunnelled its way to freedom from a Daejeon zoo, triggering a school closure and search involving over 300 people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349451/activists-howl-rage-escaped-wolf-faces-death-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 13:06 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Activists howl with rage as escaped wolf faces death in South Korea

Snippet: The wolf, named Neukgu, tunnelled its way to freedom from a Daejeon zoo, triggering a school closure and search involving over 300 people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349451/activists-howl-rage-escaped-wolf-faces-death-south-korea

[2026-04-09 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOLE, labor, business close ranks to protect jobs amid oil price spike

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), workers, and employers have agreed on swift, coordinated steps to protect jobs and keep businesses afloat as fuel costs surge. threaten key industries.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/news/dole-labor-business-close-ranks-to-protect-jobs-amid-oil-price-spike/2316922

[2026-04-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese baijiu brand Wuliangye celebrates Boao Forum's 25th anniversary as honorary strategic partner

Snippet: BEIJING, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese baijiu maker Wuliangye participated in the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 as an honorary strategic partner and the provider of the designated liquor, marking the forum's 25th anniversary.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713565

[2026-04-09 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: HD Hyundai Heavy builds world's 1st ammonia-fueled ships

Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., South Korea's leading shipbuilder, said Thursday it has completed construction of two ammonia-fueled vessels, marking a first for the global shipbuilding industry.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409005100320

[2026-04-09 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Belarus to open embassy in N. Korea by Aug. 1: report

Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Belarus will open its embassy in North Korea by Aug. 1, a Belarusian news report said Thursday, adding the plan is part of President Alexander Lukashenko's visit to North Korea last month.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409004900315

[2026-04-09 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sara warns against fraudulent activities allegedly under her name

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has warned against some individuals who are impersonating her using the Signal messaging app to engage in fraudulent activities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/news/sara-warns-against-fraudulent-activities-allegedly-under-her-name/2316927

[2026-04-09 12:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. designates 145 companies to lead S. Korea's food exports

Snippet: The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead South Korea's food exports, the agriculture ministry said Thursday, as global demand for Korean cuisine is rapidly growing in line with the popularity of Korean culture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713490

[2026-04-09 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself

Snippet: A month into the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, the economic pain spreading across Asia is reviving an uncomfortable question: Could this be 1997 all over again?

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/09/asia-iran-oil-shock-1997-crisis-comparison-reserves-stagflation-hormuz-trump.html

[2026-04-09 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's fiscal balance improves on increased tax revenue

Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fiscal balance improved from a year earlier in the first two months of the year, despite an increase in total government spending, driven by higher tax revenue, the budget ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409004200320