[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

[2026-03-30 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop

Snippet: Dealers work near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-1aef947ecb395c3bb97fcdb5ed3826f1

[2026-03-30 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: SBy Sophie Johnson

Snippet: Sophie Johnson is a multi-platform rural reporter for ABC Far North. She began her career with ABC Rural in Western Australia, reporting for the Great Southern region. Before making the big move to cane and cattle country, she was an international reporter with ABC Asia, based out of Brisbane. Hailing from the Darling Downs in southern Queensland, Sophie has long been passionate about primary industries and the role Australian agriculture plays on an international scale.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/sophie-johnson/13997982

[2026-03-30 13:59 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing sanctions Japanese lawmaker for ‘colluding with Taiwan independence forces’

Snippet: China’s foreign ministry issues statement on Monday, stating Keiji Furuya was ‘seriously violating the one-China principle’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348343/beijing-sanctions-japanese-lawmaker-colluding-taiwan-independence-forces

[2026-03-30 13:47 UTC+10:00] [Song Tao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader to visit mainland China to aid ‘peaceful’ relations: Beijing

Snippet: Cheng Li-wun invited to visit Jiangsu province, Shanghai and Beijing next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348342/taiwans-kuomintang-leader-visit-mainland-china-aid-peaceful-relations-beijing

[2026-03-30 13:45 UTC+10:00] [Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese company to use AI-powered chromosome testing to boost profits and fast track IVF

Snippet: China’s falling fertility rate sees spike in demand for assisted reproduction as biotech firm raises US$101 million after Hong Kong listing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348335/chinese-company-use-ai-powered-chromosome-testing-boost-profits-and-fast-track-ivf

[2026-03-30 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating autism in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesNavigating autism in Hong KongAmid mounting challenges for Hong Kong’s rising autistic population, the South China Morning Post examines how the city can mobilise stronger support to turn systemic hurdles into opportunities for inclusion. Updated: 30 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]Hong Kong’s autism support services are fragmented. Can the private sector help?Experts say services are fragmented and under-resourced, leaving patients facing long waits for affordable public support.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/series/3348341/navigating-autism-hong-kong

[2026-03-30 13:38 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions

Snippet: South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market amid a supply crunch

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/australia-jet-fuel-crisis-south-korea-china-restrictions

[2026-03-30 13:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China's flag carrier resumes Beijing-Pyongyang direct flights: reports

Snippet: China's national carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, news reports said Monday, the latest sign of restored ties following the resumption of passenger train service between their capitals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705530

[2026-03-30 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Aileen Mioko Smith] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where can Japan store its nuclear waste? Island plan raises alarm

Snippet: Critics of Minamitorishima proposal point to scant research on the remote Pacific atoll

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3348336/where-can-japan-store-its-nuclear-waste-island-plan-raises-alarm

[2026-03-30 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026: Religious Leaders and Academics Discuss Harmony and Cross-Cultural Exchange

Snippet: BOAO, China, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A session on religious harmony and cultural exchange was held on March 27 as part of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026. The session, themed "Myriad Mirrors Illuminate Each Other, Harmony and Shared Prosperity—Practicing the Global Governance Initiative with the Wisdom of Religious Adaptation to Local Contexts," was moderated by Ven.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705515

[2026-03-30 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos leads opening of Cavitex-C5 segment

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the opening of the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway-C5 Southlink Segment, a two-kilometer stretch connecting the cities of Parañaque and Taguig.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/news/marcos-leads-opening-of-cavitex-c5-segment/2310117

[2026-03-30 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General Atomics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lighthouses in space’: the Chinese jam-proof satellite network to fill GPS gaps

Snippet: System places powerful light sources on satellites to send coded signals for drones, self-driving cars, space missions to navigate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348318/lighthouses-space-chinese-jam-proof-satellite-network-fill-gps-gaps

[2026-03-30 13:01 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Third title has Hong Kong Eastern eyeing greater basketball test in regional competition

Snippet: Domestic champions looking to challenge some of Asia’s best after claiming A1 Division crown

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3348297/third-title-has-hong-kong-eastern-eyeing-greater-basketball-test-regional-competition

[2026-03-30 13:00 UTC+10:00] [AI data centres] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What makes Yuanjie – a Chinese optical chip star and Hong Kong IPO candidate – stand out?

Snippet: Yuanjie’s rise underscores how China’s optical chip firms are riding the AI infrastructure boom, with data centre demand driving growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3348311/what-makes-yuanjie-chinese-optical-chip-star-and-hong-kong-ipo-candidate-stand-out

[2026-03-30 12:51 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan boosts efforts for multination coalition to ensure safety in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Tokyo is accelerating efforts to bolster a “coalition of the willing” — a group of nations aiming to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for crude oil shipments.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/30/japan/politics/japan-involvement-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-03-30 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Petron eyes more Russian oil

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Petron Corporation on Monday said that it may continue to purchase Russian oil to augment the country’s fuel supply if the war in the Middle East continues.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/business/corporate-news/petron-eyes-more-russian-oil/2310114

[2026-03-30 12:29 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Manila City gov’t hires jeepney drivers to provide free rides

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/manila-hires-jeepney-drivers-free-rides-middle-east-conflict-march-2026/

[2026-03-30 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala drops to 45th at WTA official rankings

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala fell from a career-best No. 29 to No. 45 at the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/sports/alex-eala-drops-to-45th-at-wta-official-rankings/2310111

[2026-03-30 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hyo Joo Kim tops Nelly Korda again and wins for 2nd straight week

Snippet: Hyo Joo Kim, of South Korea, hits her tee shot at the third hole during the final round of the LPGA Ford Championship golf tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Chandler, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hyo-joo-kim-lpga-nelly-korda-ford-championship-6d38be626ad0e5eb23cba7ca4cc66287

[2026-03-30 12:21 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: In Dumaguete, drivers say P100 daily fuel aid falls short amid price surge

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/dumaguete-drivers-fuel-aid-falls-short-amid-price-surge/

[2026-03-30 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: In Dumaguete, drivers say P100 daily fuel aid falls short amid price surge

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/visayas/dumaguete-drivers-fuel-aid-falls-short-amid-price-surge/

[2026-03-30 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: City govt does not prepare fuel aid list, Sotto clarifies

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said Monday the city government only assists national agencies in the distribution of fuel-related aid and does not decide who gets included in the list of beneficiaries.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/news/national/city-govt-does-not-prepare-fuel-aid-list-sotto-clarifies/2310115

[2026-03-30 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance

Snippet: Oklahoma City 13, Albuquerque 6

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/general-news-albuquerque-oklahoma-city-salt-lake-city-6036a35e263bfdcfee3ea4587d2d77c0

[2026-03-30 12:03 UTC+10:00] [Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian police killer shot dead after 7-month manhunt

Snippet: A survivalist conspiracy theorist who used bushcraft to evade officers is dead, ending one of Australia’s largest-ever manhunts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3348332/australian-police-killer-shot-dead-after-7-month-manhunt

[2026-03-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman spends US$1,700 to enrol dog in school for personality testing, training, company

Snippet: Shanghai resident says she is too busy to give pet companionship, even pays for a ‘school bus’ to pick up and drop off the animal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347706/china-woman-spends-us1700-enrol-dog-school-personality-testing-training-company

[2026-03-30 11:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SM Entertainment, UNICEF partner to aid Indonesian children

Snippet: K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment has signed a new partnership with UNICEF to support children in Indonesia, expanding its social contribution program across Southeast Asia, the company said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705207

[2026-03-30 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Following lopsided loss, S. Korea looking to regroup vs. Austria in pre-World Cup friendly

Snippet: Reeling from a humbling loss to Ivory Coast over the weekend, South Korea will look for a bounceback performance against Austria this week in their next tuneup match ahead of the summer's FIFA World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705192

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why revived China-Philippine talks won’t lead to South China Sea energy cooperation

Snippet: Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says a reset in the fractious relationship is under way but observers aren’t so sure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348303/why-revived-china-philippine-talks-wont-lead-energy-cooperation-south-china-sea

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: War on Iran is about to make clothes more expensive. Here’s why

Snippet: Rising freight and energy costs, plus a near-blockade on synthetic fibres, are pushing prices higher

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348195/war-iran-about-make-clothes-more-expensive-heres-why

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained

Snippet: The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/30/china-teapot-refineries-crude-oil-iran-war

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] What to do with Filipinos spying for China

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/voices/thought-leaders/what-to-do-filipino-spies-china/

[2026-03-30 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as Middle East war enters fifth week

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Monday as the Middle East war entered its fifth week.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index-oil.html

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Bio-health exports hit record $27.9b

Snippet: South Korea’s bio-health industry posted record exports last year, driven by strong global demand for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705025

[2026-03-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong hitch a ride on China’s commercial aerospace wave?

Snippet: The city can play to its existing strengths and become the premier service, financing and governance platform for the nation’s space‑related services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3347794/can-hong-kong-hitch-ride-chinas-commercial-aerospace-wave

[2026-03-30 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India refiners tap Dollar alternatives to buy Russian oil - DailyNews

Snippet: India has begun settling payments for crude oil imports from Russia using non-dollar currencies, reflecting shifting geopolitical dynamics and adjustments to evolving policies from the United States, according to market reports.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/world/974360/india-refiners-tap-dollar-alternatives-to-buy-russian-oil/

[2026-03-30 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka relay teams excel to win Silver in India - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s 400m men’s, women’s and mixed relay teams secured second place at the 1st International Invitation Relay held in Chandigarh, India over the weekend.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/sports/974748/sri-lanka-relay-teams-excel-to-win-silver-in-india/

[2026-03-30 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indonesia becomes first in Southeast Asia to ban Social Media for under-16s - DailyNews

Snippet: Indonesia has become the first country in South-East Asia to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, as Governments around the world move to protect young people from online harm. The measure came into force on Saturday, with children set to be blocked from creating accounts on platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox, all of which the Indonesian Government has classified as high risk.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/world/974375/indonesia-becomes-first-in-southeast-asia-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/

[2026-03-30 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: India, SL collaborating to boost Buddhist heritage tourism – Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: India and Sri Lanka are actively collaborating to boost Buddhist tourism, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/local/974697/india-sl-collaborating-to-boost-buddhist-heritage-tourism-minister/

[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Infrastructure and Strategic Development Committee visits India - DailyNews

Snippet: A 15-member delegation of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development of Parliament, comprising 12 MPs and three Parliamentary officials, visited India for a study tour recently. The delegation was led by Committee Chairperson MP S. M. Marikkar. The week-long visit included engagements in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/local/974491/infrastructure-and-strategic-development-committee-visits-india/

[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Competition policy key for Sri Lanka: JICA - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Sri Lanka Kenji Kuronuma said competition policy is a key pillar for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and long-term resilience.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/local/974677/competition-policy-key-for-sri-lanka-jica/

[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Father and son drug traffickers deported from India - DailyNews

Snippet: A father and son who fled to India on a boat while being sought for arrest in connection with a drug trafficking case were arrested by Indian security forces and deported to Sri Lanka on Friday (28).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/lawnorder/974634/father-and-son-drug-traffickers-deported-from-india/

[2026-03-30 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sharma and Rickelton lead Mumbai to 6-wicket win over Kolkata in IPL

Snippet: Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma, left, and Ryan Rickelton run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai, India, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-kolkata-mumbai-rickelton-sharma-bf65f60499b73c2d475f1927764ce87d

[2026-03-30 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Two India-flagged gas tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz after Iran opens waterway to ‘non-hostile vessels’

Snippet: NEW DELHI — Two liquefied petroleum gas tankers, BW Elm and BW Tyr, are crossing the ​Strait of Hormuz bound for India, according to ‌ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/business/two-gas-india-flagged-gas-tankers-crossing-the-strait-of-hormuz/