[2026-04-08 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire plan, voices hope for safe transit of Hormuz Strait

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire proposal by the United States and Iran, voicing hope for the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy shipping route.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408006000315

[2026-04-08 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pacific Surfliner debuts LA and SLO trips — making Central Coast access easy

Snippet: Travel along California’s gorgeous coastline just got better with the announcement of a new daily roundtrip service from LA to the Central Coast starting this Spring.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/amtrak-pacific-surfliner-debuts-roundtrips-between-la-and-slo/

[2026-04-08 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: French Ambassador stresses architectural diplomacy

Snippet: French Ambassador Philippe Bertoux hailed the 2026 Korea Herald Architecture Talk on Tuesday as a crucial platform for dialogue, emphasizing its special significance as it coincides with the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, as well as the founding of Ewha Womans University.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712696

[2026-04-08 15:05 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Over 5,000 Filipino seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf amid Middle East crisis

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/seafarers-stranded-persian-gulf-middle-east-crisis-april-8-2026/

[2026-04-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1962 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Israel.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408002900315

[2026-04-08 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's sticker trading craze spans from girls to mothers

Snippet: Popular stickers which girls and women enjoy trading have their unique "exchange rates." (Photo by Yurika Yoneda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/japan-s-sticker-trading-craze-spans-from-girls-to-mothers

[2026-04-08 14:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Defense chief calls for military overhaul amid demographic cliff, changing warfare

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/10712689

[2026-04-08 14:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Perrault lecture prompts reflection on process, public space

Snippet: Attendees share top takeaways from the Korea Herald forum marking 140 years of Korea-France ties

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712685

[2026-04-08 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National pension fund tops W1,500tr, driven largely by investment gains

Snippet: South Korea’s national pension fund, the world's third-largest investor by total assets, has surpassed 1,500 trillion won ($1.1 trillion), with most of its growth coming from investment returns rather than contributions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712681

[2026-04-08 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cautious optimism’ in Asia after US, Iran agree to ceasefire, reopen Hormuz

Snippet: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the ceasefire and called ⁠for lasting peace in the ‌Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349331/cautious-optimism-asia-after-us-iran-agree-ceasefire-reopen-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cautious optimism’ in Asia after US, Iran agree to ceasefire, reopen Hormuz

Snippet: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the ceasefire and called ⁠for lasting peace in the ‌Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349331/cautious-optimism-asia-after-us-iran-agree-ceasefire-reopen-hormuz

[2026-04-08 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indian central bank extends pause on key policy rate amid US-Iran crisis

Snippet: India's key policy rate sits at a near four-year low, as the U.S.-Iran war and rising energy prices cast uncertainty over the country's economy. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indian-central-bank-extends-pause-on-key-policy-rate-amid-us-iran-crisis

[2026-04-08 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Explore Asia's Hidden Trails: Agoda's Top Picks for Trail Runners

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda unveils a selection of trail running destinations across Asia, appealing to those seeking adventure and natural beauty. In 2026, trail running continues to gain popularity as more people embrace outdoor activities that combine fitness with exploration. Agoda's curated selection of destinations provides both unique terrains and cultural experiences, making them ideal for trail running enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves while discovering new environments.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712676

[2026-04-08 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ewha president highlights ECC as symbol of architectural dialogue across time

Snippet: Ewha Womans University President Lee Hyang-sook on Tuesday emphasized the role of architecture in bridging past and future, as she welcomed participants to the 2026 Korea Herald Architecture Talk held at the university’s Ewha Campus Complex.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712672

[2026-04-08 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Herald CEO highlights architecture’s role in connecting cities, people

Snippet: Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young on Tuesday emphasized architecture’s power to connect people and shape shared futures, as he opened the 2026 Korea Herald Architecture Talk at Ewha Womans University’s Ewha Campus Complex in Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712671

[2026-04-08 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance

Snippet: Gwinnet 1, Round Rock 0

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/general-news-b5fc8b9581486a93718f72c63908c6ad

[2026-04-08 14:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SFS British School named Korea’s first Forest School Development Center

Snippet: School to host April 18 parent workshop, inviting non-SFS families to experience forest school curriculum

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712669

[2026-04-08 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India's central bank holds benchmark policy rates as Iran war raises inflation risks

Snippet: India's central bank on Wednesday held benchmark interest rates at 5.25% as strong growth allows it room to keep policy tight at a time when the Iran war has raised inflation risk.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/rbi-rate-iran-war-inflation.html

[2026-04-08 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks soar and oil prices plunge on US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average surges after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-soar-and-oil-prices-plunge-on-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Atong Ang no legal exit record, could have used southern backdoor, says Immigration

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As far as the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is concerned, fugitive gaming tycoon Charlie "Atong" Ang is still in the country because there is no legal exit record.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/news/atong-ang-no-legal-exit-record-could-have-used-southern-backdoor-says-immigration/2316052

[2026-04-08 14:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MCST deputy minister: ECC shows how architecture transcends language and borders

Snippet: In her congratulatory speech at The Korea Herald's 4th Architecture Forum on Tuesday, Deputy Culture Minister Jung Hyangmi emphasized that the gathering, marked a luminous chapter in the history of bilateral exchanges between South Korea and France.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712656

[2026-04-08 14:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

Snippet: Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged ‌Wednesday to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek reconciliation with China, offering praise at his tomb for the country's achievements following the communist revolution.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712650

[2026-04-08 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea

Snippet: SEOUL — North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, hours after reporting an "unidentified projectile" launched from the North's capital area the previous day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/world/north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-towards-east-sea/2316039

[2026-04-08 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's passes its biggest ever budget: 5 things to know

Snippet: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses the media on April 7 in Tokyo. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-passes-its-biggest-ever-budget-5-things-to-know

[2026-04-08 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan passes its biggest ever budget: 5 things to know

Snippet: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses the media on April 7 in Tokyo. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/explainer/japan-passes-its-biggest-ever-budget-5-things-to-know

[2026-04-08 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan passes its biggest ever budget: 5 things to know

Snippet: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses the media on April 7 in Tokyo. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-passes-its-biggest-ever-budget-5-things-to-know2

[2026-04-08 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian corruption watchdog secures arrest warrant for tycoon Daim’s sons

Snippet: The move marks the latest development in a years-long probe into the ex-finance minister’s wealth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3349326/malaysian-corruption-watchdog-secures-arrest-warrant-tycoon-daims-sons?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 14:16 UTC+10:00] [Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian corruption watchdog secures arrest warrant for tycoon Daim’s sons

Snippet: The move marks the latest development in a years-long probe into the ex-finance minister’s wealth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3349326/malaysian-corruption-watchdog-secures-arrest-warrant-tycoon-daims-sons

[2026-04-08 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LX Hausys ramps up global push with trade show blitz

Snippet: LX Hausys is stepping up its global expansion by showcasing products at major trade shows across Europe, the US and Asia, as it seeks new growth amid rising costs and shifting market conditions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712641

[2026-04-08 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Indonesia extradites Scottish man sought by Spain as crime boss

Snippet: A Scottish man identified as Steven Lyons, center, who is described as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate, is escorted by police officers at the regional police headquarters in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-scotland-spain-lyons-extradition-f6315ab1ea8ca58d3d5410dccdc527f3

[2026-04-08 14:05 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Tokyo DisneySea to celebrate its 25th anniversary as a ‘Sparkling Jubilee’

Snippet: Tokyo DisneySea will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, with a year-long event unveiled to the press by park operator Oriental Land on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/08/japan/disneysea-anniversary/

[2026-04-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China tax crackdown on undeclared overseas income is targeting retail investors

Snippet: Ministry says 11.5% growth in personal income tax revenue partly driven by ‘significant rise in income from share transfers and dividends’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349257/how-china-tax-crackdown-undeclared-overseas-income-targeting-retail-investors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [tax evasion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China tax crackdown on undeclared overseas income is targeting retail investors

Snippet: Ministry says 11.5% growth in personal income tax revenue partly driven by ‘significant rise in income from share transfers and dividends’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349257/how-china-tax-crackdown-undeclared-overseas-income-targeting-retail-investors

[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bond market sentiment improves for May: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bond market sentiment improved for May amid expectations that inflationary pressures will ease and the Korean won will strengthen against the U.S. dollar, a poll showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408004900320

[2026-04-08 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: HDC fined 17.1 bln won over unfair support for ailing affiliate

Snippet: SEJONG, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust regulator said Wednesday it has imposed a 17.13 billion-won (US$11.61 million) fine on major construction firm HDC Holdings Co. for improperly supporting an ailing affiliate facing a management crisis.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408005400320

[2026-04-08 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Authorities hunt mastermind behind P9.75M illegal diesel haul in Navotas

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Authorities are intensifying efforts to identify the mastermind behind an illegal diesel operation in Navotas City, which involved the seizure of 65,000 liters of fuel valued at P9.75 million.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/news/authorities-hunt-mastermind-behind-p975m-illegal-diesel-haul-in-navotas/2316037

[2026-04-08 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could Philippines’ declining literacy affect its status as help desk hub?

Snippet: A three-year review of the country’s education system shows that nine in 10 children cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3349321/could-philippines-declining-literacy-affect-its-status-help-desk-hub?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 13:29 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could Philippines’ declining literacy affect its status as help desk hub?

Snippet: A three-year review of the country’s education system shows that nine in 10 children cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3349321/could-philippines-declining-literacy-affect-its-status-help-desk-hub

[2026-04-08 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Pakistan succeeds in avoiding 'doomsday scenario' through US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X on April 8 that Iran and the U.S. "have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY." © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/pakistan-succeeds-in-avoiding-doomsday-scenario-through-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and US stock futures jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-sink-and-us-stock-futures-jump-as-us-and-iran-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire/2316026

[2026-04-08 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOH reports 45% rise in measles-rubella cases

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported a surge in measles-rubella (MR) cases this year, urging the public to get vaccinated.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/news/doh-reports-45-rise-in-measles-rubella-cases/2316041

[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea-led power bank flight rules adopted as global standard

Snippet: The South Korean government said Wednesday that its proposal to tighten safety rules on portable lithium battery charging devices aboard aircraft has been adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization and standardized globally, to take effect April 20.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712610

[2026-04-08 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks jump as risk appetite returns after US and Iran agree on ceasefire

Snippet: Hang Seng Index rose 2.7 per cent after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349319/hong-kong-stocks-jump-risk-appetite-returns-after-us-and-iran-agree-ceasefire?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 12:57 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks jump as risk appetite returns after US and Iran agree on ceasefire

Snippet: Hang Seng Index rose 2.7 per cent after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349319/hong-kong-stocks-jump-risk-appetite-returns-after-us-and-iran-agree-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam's FTSE stock market upgrade expected to boost price discovery

Snippet: The upgrade decision by FTSE would put Vietnam on par with China, India, the Philippines and Indonesia. (File photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/vietnam-s-ftse-stock-market-upgrade-expected-to-boost-price-discovery

[2026-04-08 12:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Six-term lawmaker stresses mega chip cluster in Gyeonggi governor bid

Snippet: Rep. Choo Mi-ae, six-term lawmaker and ruling Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for governor of Gyeonggi Province, said Wednesday it was vital to complete semiconductor chip clusters in the province.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712600

[2026-04-08 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman charged over Singapore crash that killed Indonesian girl in Chinatown

Snippet: The lawyer for the woman, reportedly an Indian national, asked for a gag order, citing online posts that were ‘of xenophobic nature’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3349318/woman-charged-over-singapore-crash-killed-indonesian-girl-chinatown?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 12:48 UTC+10:00] [driving without due care and attention causing death] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman charged over Singapore crash that killed Indonesian girl in Chinatown

Snippet: The lawyer for the woman, reportedly an Indian national, asked for a gag order, citing online posts that were ‘of xenophobic nature’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3349318/woman-charged-over-singapore-crash-killed-indonesian-girl-chinatown

[2026-04-08 12:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, ASEAN hold inaugural joint committee meeting to discuss upgrading bilateral FTA

Snippet: South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday held the inaugural meeting of a joint committee designed to discuss improvements to their bilateral free trade agreement, Seoul's trade ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712597

[2026-04-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nearly 80,000 tech jobs cut in Q1, but AI's full impact may be yet to come

Snippet: Cognizant, one of the world's largest IT service providers, has set up AI labs in San Francisco and Bengaluru to develop new tools for its outsourcing clients. ( Photo by Yifan Yu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/nearly-80-000-tech-jobs-cut-in-q1-but-ai-s-full-impact-may-be-yet-to-come