[2026-03-30 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea's top film translator is a three-time sex offender, report says

Snippet: Hwang Seok-hee has subtitled more than 600 Hollywood films, including 'Deadpool' and 'Project Hail Mary'

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705863

[2026-03-30 18:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Outgoing envoy, Herald CEO eye stronger Korea-Africa ties

Snippet: Outgoing Tanzanian envoy to Korea Togolani Edriss Mavura and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young discussed Tanzania-Korea relations and Africa Day cooperation on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705830

[2026-03-30 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Klang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Drink-driving death in Malaysia spirals into race-baiting, inflames ethnic tensions

Snippet: The case sparked social media comments about drink-driving and ‘always the same group of people’ when it came to car crashes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3348378/drink-driving-death-malaysia-spirals-race-baiting-inflames-ethnic-tensions

[2026-03-30 18:26 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SC to review Comelec ruling on contractor’s donation for Escudero campaign

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/supreme-court-review-chiz-escudero-campaign-donation-case/

[2026-03-30 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Subic Bay] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sailor Tiger Mok made history at sea – after his autopilot failed

Snippet: Mok has been sailing since he was 7, and repped Hong Kong at the 1994 Asian Games before his history-making finish at the Rolex China Sea Race

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348350/hong-kong-sailor-tiger-mok-made-history-sea-after-his-autopilot-failed

[2026-03-30 18:09 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot suffers major outage

Snippet: March 30, 2026 18:09 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chinas-deepseek-ai-chatbot-suffers-major-outage/

[2026-03-30 18:09 UTC+10:00] [Air Koryo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China steps up North Korea connections as regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights resume

Snippet: Arrival of Air China flight in North Korea comes days after passenger train services between countries were restored

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348370/china-steps-north-korea-connections-regular-beijing-pyongyang-flights-resume

[2026-03-30 18:07 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Bangladesh’s missing billions as trade misinvoicing bleeds it dry

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/bangladeshs-missing-billions-as-trade-misinvoicing-bleeds-it-dry/

[2026-03-30 17:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI data centers, telecom networks face energy-saving push

Snippet: South Korea’s telecom carriers and fintech firms are tightening energy use as the government calls for conservation amid oil-market volatility, extending the response from office operations to the infrastructure behind mobile networks and online finance.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705769

[2026-03-30 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Carlo Biado eyes first World 8-Ball crown

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino cue artist Carlo Biado shoots for his first world 8-ball title at the Yalin WPA Men’s 8-Ball World Championship.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/sports/carlo-biado-eyes-first-world-8-ball-crown/2310195

[2026-03-30 17:28 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war, rogue drones force European aviation safety rethink

Snippet: As the Middle East conflict clogs flight corridors between Asia and Europe, EASA chief warns of ‘hybrid warfare’ risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3348364/iran-war-rogue-drones-force-european-aviation-safety-rethink

[2026-03-30 17:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul eyes near-W800tr 2027 budget to accelerate AI push

Snippet: South Korea will pursue an expansionary fiscal policy next year to accelerate a major transition centered on artificial intelligence, the government said Monday, with spending potentially approaching 800 trillion won ($529 billion).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705758

[2026-03-30 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Budget airlines built on cheap fares now face a painful reality: Fuel is getting expensive

Snippet: Budget airlines in Asia risk losing their price advantage as fuel prices rise and Middle East tensions disrupt key routes, forcing carriers to raise fares and cut expenses.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/asia-budget-airlines-fuel-costs-middle-east-routes-demand.html

[2026-03-30 17:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean culture no longer a trend, but a global lifestyle: survey

Snippet: Korea’s image abroad is converging on culture and innovation rather than geopolitical anxiety, state data finds

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705746

[2026-03-30 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea steps up IP diplomacy in Southeast Asia with AI focus

Snippet: South Korea is stepping up intellectual property cooperation with Southeast Asia, signing separate agreements with Singapore and Philippines to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence, enforcement and IP commercialization.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705745

[2026-03-30 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Yonsei, Korea University accused of exploiting overseas scholar affiliations to boost rankings

Snippet: Over 11% of articles published in affiliation with Korea University are by foreign national scholars with no on-campus presence: analysis

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705744

[2026-03-30 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: IP ministry to fuel Korea’s next leap: minister

Snippet: Focus shifts from protection to commercialization as government expands IP role

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705743

[2026-03-30 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee marks Day 300 in Jeju, symbol of regional growth, reckoning with state violence

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705742

[2026-03-30 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Brent crude oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks fall with Asia as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher

Snippet: Most Asian markets retreat as surging oil prices fuel concerns over the economic and investment fallout

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348360/hong-kong-stocks-fall-asia-iran-conflict-drives-oil-prices-higher

[2026-03-30 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India flags slower growth, wider deficit as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi

Snippet: India has warned that its growth forecast of 7.0%–7.4% for the financial year ending March 2027 faces "considerable downside" risk due to rising energy costs and supply‑chain disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/india-flags-slower-growth-wider-deficit-iran-war.html

[2026-03-30 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Swiss Air flies into Seoul with new A350 premium cabin

Snippet: A fully booked Airbus A350 touched down in Seoul Monday morning, making Korea the first country in Asia to welcome Swiss International Air Lines' (SWISS) newest aircraft and its new premium cabin service.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705731

[2026-03-30 17:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Yo-jong world’s most dangerous woman, says scholar

Snippet: North Korea specialist Lee Sung-yoon warns against patronizing N. Korean leader’s sister and the country’s de facto No. 2

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705723

[2026-03-30 17:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor ramps up EV push in China amid US tariff pressure

Snippet: Korean auto giant targets 41,000 EV sales in China’s fiercely competitive, domestic-led market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705719

[2026-03-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘left-behind aunties’, known as senior girl group, gain popularity for charm, dance skills

Snippet: Lonely, disconnected elderly women find social links, confidence and an army of online fans with their joyous online routines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3347686/china-left-behind-aunties-known-senior-girl-group-gain-popularity-charm-dance-skills

[2026-03-30 16:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea likely sees US ‘strategic flexibility’ as threat, not deterrence gap: report

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/10705715

[2026-03-30 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Merck opens AI-powered chemistry lab at KAIST

Snippet: Merck Life Science said Monday it has opened the Merck Chemistry Lab at KAIST, further strengthening the partnership between the global chemical powerhouse and Korea’s leading science and technology university.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705712

[2026-03-30 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pepito, Poyos relish home crowd support at UST

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — UST Golden Tigresses' Detdet Pepito and Angge Poyos relished the home crowd support from the Thomasian community when they faced neighbors FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/sports/pepito-poyos-relish-home-crowd-support-at-ust/2310164

[2026-03-30 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Chonburi] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai undertaker brings corpse to petrol station to prove fuel need

Snippet: After being denied fuel, a Thai man live-streamed the moment he showed station staff an occupied coffin to prove his urgent need

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3348358/thai-undertaker-brings-corpse-petrol-station-prove-fuel-need

[2026-03-30 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Fergus Gregg

Snippet: Fergus Gregg is a digital journalist with the ABC Breaking News desk. He joined in 2026 after working at Channel 7, the Mackay Daily Mercury and as a documentary film maker in Japan.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/fergus-gregg/106409876

[2026-03-30 16:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Display dominates Apple Watch OLED supply after JDI exit

Snippet: LG Display has effectively taken control of the OLED panel market for the Apple Watch after Japan Display Inc. exited the business amid financial struggles and restructuring.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705701

[2026-03-30 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: National Sports Museum honors Filipino Paralympians

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Sports Museum showcases the Philippines' historic milestones, including the legendary feats of Hidilyn Diaz, Manny Pacquiao and Carlos Yulo—and has now inaugurated a dedicated space honoring the country’s finest Paralympians.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/sports/national-sports-museum-honors-filipino-paralympians/2310159

[2026-03-30 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul to open semiconductor meister high school in 2027

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Monday it will open Seoul Semiconductor High School in March 2027 as part of its "meister" high school system, as South Korea steps up efforts to train talent for its key chip industry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705684

[2026-03-30 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China reanuda vuelos directos a Corea del Norte tras 6 años

Snippet: Gente hace fila ante el mostrador de Air China para toma un vuelo directo entre Beijing y la capital de Corea del Norte, Pyongyang, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Beijing Capital en Beijing, el lunes 30 de marzo de 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-norcorea-vuelos-75592369771979f58160d0ec54fce037

[2026-03-30 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unitree's Shanghai listing tests Boston Dynamics: boom or bubble?

Snippet: China’s first humanoid robot IPO offers reality check on valuations ahead of Boston Dynamics’ Nasdaq push

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705663

[2026-03-30 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Art Sonje Centre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s first major LGBTQ art exhibition lets queer artists have their voices heard

Snippet: ‘Spectrosynthesis Seoul’ at Art Sonje Centre signals a step towards acceptance in South Korea’s traditionally rigid and conservative society

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348084/south-koreas-first-major-lgbtq-art-exhibition-lets-queer-artists-have-their-voices-heard

[2026-03-30 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign Ministry says Ukraine support remains humanitarian amid Moscow warning

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/10705654

[2026-03-30 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Belarus to open mission in Pyongyang: report

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/10705653

[2026-03-30 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Liberal heavyweight announces Daegu mayor bid

Snippet: Liberal heavyweight Kim Boo-kyum on Monday formalized his bid for Daegu mayor, a conservative stronghold, as the Democratic Party of Korea envisions a dominating victory in the upcoming June local elections.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705645

[2026-03-30 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Air China resumes direct flights to Pyongyang

Snippet: People line up in front of an Air China’s counter for a direct flight between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyan, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing Monday, March 30, 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/air-china-flight-north-korea-tourism-83457241c49f3db4047f973d3f11396f

[2026-03-30 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [팟캐스트] (779) 한국 로봇 경쟁력은 ‘손’… 휴머노이드 승부처는 정밀 조작 기술

Snippet: Humanoid race with China may be won by the hand, not on foot

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705638

[2026-03-30 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Coroner's Court] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia jails ex-babysitter for 1 year over toddler’s death

Snippet: Khairunnisa Ahmad Damamhuri, 41, was charged with negligence leading to the death of 15-month-old ‘Baby Syifaa’ at a nursery in 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348354/malaysia-jails-ex-babysitter-1-year-over-toddlers-death

[2026-03-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Observes Blooming Interest in Last-Minute Travel for Japan's Cherry Blossom Season

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the arrival of Japan's enchanting cherry blossom season, digital travel platform Agoda notes a 36% rise in domestic accommodation searches for prime blossom-viewing destinations. This increase, observed in February for check-ins during the peak blooming period from mid- to late March, suggests that many travelers prefer to finalize their plans closer to the bloom dates to ensure they capture the full splendor of the blossoms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705604

[2026-03-30 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How critical are Russia’s crude oil imports to Philippines?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-russia-crude-oil-imports-philippines-middle-east-crisis/

[2026-03-30 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, ministry confirms

Snippet: Indonesia said a United Nations peacekeeper killed in Lebanon was one of its nationals, and that three others wounded in the same incident were also Indonesian.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/indonesian-un-peacekeeper-killed-lebanon-ministry-confirms

[2026-03-30 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Former Commissioner Amielyn Limbona on WEF Asean 2026: ‘A platform where every woman’s voice matters’

Snippet: AS the Philippines prepares to host the highly anticipated Women Economic Forum (WEF) Asean 2026, Former Commissioner and Country Chair Amielyn “Asliyah” Limbona shares her vision for what is set to become a defining global gathering — one that elevates Filipina leadership and strengthens the country’s voice on the international stage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/tmt-newswire/former-commissioner-amielyn-limbona-on-wef-asean-2026-a-platform-where-every-womans-voice-matters/2310135

[2026-03-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] Key tax incentives for investors in the Philippines

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/ask-tax-whiz-incentives-foreign-investors-philippines/

[2026-03-30 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebuana Lhuillier drives Philippines’ growing influence in global microinsurance

Snippet: ACROSS many developing economies, financial vulnerability often stems from a single unexpected event. A medical emergency, a natural disaster, or the loss of income can quickly erase years of progress for families without financial protection.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/tmt-newswire/cebuana-lhuillier-drives-philippines-growing-influence-in-global-microinsurance/2310130

[2026-03-30 14:40 UTC+10:00] [Lebanon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian killed in Lebanon while on UN peacekeeping mission

Snippet: Three other Indonesians were also injured by indirect artillery fire, Indonesia’s foreign ministry said on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348348/indonesian-killed-lebanon-while-un-peacekeeping-mission

[2026-03-30 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Los mercados asiáticos caen y el precio del petróleo se dispara por la guerra en Irán

Snippet: Operadores cerca de las pantallas que muestran el Índice Compuesto de Precios de Acciones de Corea (KOSPI por sus iniciales en inglés) a la derecha, y la tasa de cambio del dólar y el won surcoreano, el lunes 30 de marzo de 2026, en Seúl, Corea del Sur. (AP Foto/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bolsa-acciones-petroleo-mercados-japon-asia-guerra-petroleo-iran-1bd55a7eacf718d6270771a1c7dfce63

[2026-03-30 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Asian currencies weaken against dollar amid market volatility

Snippet: Asian currencies remained under pressure against the US dollar, with South Korea’s won weakening to about 1,515 per dollar, near its lowest levels in years.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/asian-currencies-weaken-against-dollar-amid-market-volatility