[2026-03-25 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Ding Xuexiang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China names Beijing, other city clusters as global tech hubs in self-reliance push

Snippet: Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347816/china-names-beijing-other-city-clusters-global-tech-hubs-self-reliance-push

[2026-03-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: South Korean alleged ‘drug lord’ running ring from Philippines jail extradited

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/south-korean-alleged-drug-lord-running-ring-jail-extradited/

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are US and China looking for ‘minimum stability’ after going through a ‘rough patch’?

Snippet: Even though Donald Trump has postponed his trip to China, an academic forum heard that both sides still hoped to keep things on an even keel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347855/are-us-and-china-looking-minimum-stability-after-going-through-rough-patch

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia’s Best Bars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for March 26-28

Snippet: Easter might not be here yet, but Hong Kong’s bars are keeping things lively with guest shifts at Gokan and The Pottinger’s Dr Fern’s, as Bar Anima reopens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347837/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-26-28

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How climate change led to demise of once-thriving Chinese civilisation 4,500 years ago

Snippet: New research paints a picture of a culture that struggled to navigate a significant increase in rainfall and slowly disappeared from history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347814/how-climate-change-led-demise-once-thriving-chinese-civilisation-4500-years-ago

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Thought Leaders] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] Another year, another emergency, another crisis

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-another-emergency-crisis-philippines/

[2026-03-25 20:54 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China restricts Manus cofounders from leaving country as it reviews Meta deal – report

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-restricts-manus-cofounders-leaving-country-meta-deal/

[2026-03-25 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Bishop urges Congress to revisit RH law

Snippet: A Catholic bishop on March 25, 2026 urges Congress to revisit the Reproductive Health (RH) law, claiming it will pave the way for abortion. In a press conference led by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and the Guadalupe Pilgrimage Committee in Manila ahead of the scheduled visit of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo told _The Manila Times_ that the church upheld its stance on 'the sacredness of life,' stressing that Philippine

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/videos/watch-bishop-urges-congress-to-revisit-rh-law/2307217

[2026-03-25 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fire breaks out in Pasay area, reaches second alarm

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fire broke out in Pasay City, reaching second alarm, on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/fire-breaks-out-in-pasay-area-reaches-second-alarm/2307200

[2026-03-25 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos: LGUs to roll out free rice program by April

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced that local government units (LGUs) would provide free rice to their constituents through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) by April, as part of the government's efforts to help Filipinos cushion the impact of rising oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/marcos-lgus-to-roll-out-free-rice-program-by-april/2307199

[2026-03-25 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ABS-CBN bids farewell to original ‘PBB’ house after 21 years; last batch of housemates reacts

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The iconic home of “Pinoy Big Brother” is closing its doors, marking the end of a chapter for one of Philippine television’s longest-running reality shows.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/abs-cbn-bids-farewell-to-original-pbb-house-after-21-years-last-batch-of-housemates-reacts/2307198

[2026-03-25 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Belarus’s leader makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties

Snippet: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has begun his first official visit to North Korea, in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries united by their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and accusations of authoritarianism and rights violations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/belaruss-lukashenko-makes-first-visit-to-north-korea-in-bid-to-deepen-ties

[2026-03-25 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pasay fire reaches second alarm

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A fire broke out along David Street in Village 23, F.B. Harrison, Pasay City, reaching the second alarm as of 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/national/pasay-fire-reaches-second-alarm/2307628

[2026-03-25 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China cashes in on Taiwan’s Mideast evacuation fumble

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-cashes-in-on-taiwans-mideast-evacuation-fumble/

[2026-03-25 20:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Inc. curbs vehicle, power use on oil spike

Snippet: South Korea’s largest conglomerates are introducing new energy-saving measures in line with government policy, as a surge in oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict increases pressure on Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702719

[2026-03-25 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Belarus leader visits North Korea for first time

Snippet: SEOUL — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began on Wednesday his first official visit to North Korea, with the two countries united by Western sanctions, closeness to Russia and accusations of rights violations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/world/belarus-leader-visits-north-korea-for-first-time/2307170

[2026-03-25 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Aludo ousts Emana to enter Philta Women's National Open semis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Second seed Stefi Marithe Aludo outplayed Mica Emana, 7-5, 6-4, Wednesday to reach the semifinal round of the inaugural Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) Women's National Open at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/aludo-ousts-emana-to-enter-philta-womens-national-open-semis/2307169

[2026-03-25 20:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KFCC spotlights social finance as answer to regional decline

Snippet: An international symposium in Seoul cast solidarity finance as a possible answer to regional economic decline as South Korea and other countries grapple with population loss and the risk of local extinction.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702711

[2026-03-25 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pacquiao renews MPBL broadcast partnership with Solar Sports

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League), through its founder and chairman Manny Pacquiao, has renewed its broadcast partnership with Solar Sports in bringing the games closer to local cage fans.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/pacquiao-renews-mpbl-broadcast-partnership-with-solar-sports/2307166

[2026-03-25 20:02 UTC+10:00] [European Chamber of Commerce in China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid struggles at home, 80% of Chinese companies in EU plan more investment

Snippet: Chinese firms operating in Europe have very different view to European firms with investments in China, survey finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347861/amid-struggles-home-80-chinese-companies-eu-plan-more-investment

[2026-03-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-owned vessel secures rare Strait of Hormuz transit as Iran war grinds on

Snippet: China’s Cosco Shipping Lines has also reopened Middle East bookings, signalling a tentative return while warning instability may still disrupt services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347860/china-owned-vessel-secures-rare-strait-hormuz-transit-iran-war-grinds

[2026-03-25 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Belarusian President Lukashenko arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Snippet: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in North Korea’s capital on Wednesday, where he is expected to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-belarus-kim-jong-un-lukashenko-7b96ba10d853afbb4aa3cfe9f91f208f

[2026-03-25 19:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hybe expands global push with India audition

Snippet: K-pop methodology heads to world’s largest youth market under ‘multihome, multigenre’ strategy

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702704

[2026-03-25 19:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GM Korea puts exit talk to rest with $600m investment

Snippet: Funds to upgrade plants, reinforce small SUV export hub

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702690

[2026-03-25 19:40 UTC+10:00] [Auckland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man extradited from Singapore to New Zealand faces rape, home invasion charges

Snippet: Zhang Xuesong is accused of raping and strangling the victim and reportedly fled to China, and later Singapore, following the break-in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3347853/man-extradited-singapore-new-zealand-faces-rape-home-invasion-charges

[2026-03-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [KKR] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a global private-credit meltdown would hit China hard

Snippet: It could leave emerging economies scrambling for financing just as their repayment obligations to Chinese lenders mount

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347602/why-global-private-credit-meltdown-would-hit-china-hard

[2026-03-25 19:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Huons partners with Sanofi to enter vaccine market

Snippet: Huons said Wednesday it has signed a distribution and co-promotion agreement with Sanofi Korea, marking its entry into the vaccine market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702649

[2026-03-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oilers visit the Golden Knights after McDavid's 2-goal game

Snippet: Edmonton Oilers (35-28-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (32-26-14, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/edmonton-oilers-connor-mcdavid-vegas-golden-knights-0939254bd0aa4d5687ed7c5105ca0182

[2026-03-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Seattle takes losing streak into game against Tampa Bay

Snippet: Seattle Kraken (31-29-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (44-21-5, in the Atlantic Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tampa-bay-lightning-seattle-kraken-c374ff0ee0104f949190279f2c7638ff

[2026-03-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ducks visit the Flames after Granlund's 2-goal game

Snippet: Anaheim Ducks (40-27-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (30-34-7, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mikael-granlund-anaheim-ducks-calgary-flames-vancouver-canucks-e0813cb59bcb4390a9b916912343969a

[2026-03-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: San Jose brings losing streak into matchup with St. Louis

Snippet: San Jose Sharks (32-31-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (29-30-11, in the Central Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/st-louis-blues-san-jose-sharks-tyler-toffoli-st-louis-dc188bd69f1f4fe19a6d818cb49c0e07

[2026-03-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Vancouver brings losing streak into matchup with Los Angeles

Snippet: Los Angeles Kings (28-25-18, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (21-41-8, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/vancouver-canucks-los-angeles-kings-vancouver-b7e24ef54b1948bdbf65619d7c67c927

[2026-03-25 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Youngsters shine, build bonds in IRONKIDS Davao

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Zachary Da Silva and Lauren Lee Tan demonstrated grit and composure as they topped their respective divisions in the RLC Residences IRONKIDS Davao aquathlon at the Bago Aplaya Esplanade along the Davao City Coastal Road over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/youngsters-shine-build-bonds-in-ironkids-davao/2307101

[2026-03-25 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: La Salle repeats over UST to go 9-0 in UAAP women's volley

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers repeated over the UST Golden Tigresses, 25-12, 18-25, 25-23, 25-14, at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday to go 9-0 in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/la-salle-repeats-over-ust-to-go-9-0-in-uaap-womens-volley/2307111

[2026-03-25 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Luistro says House doesn't forget other responsibilities amid hearing on Duterte impeach complaints

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives “does not forget its other responsibilities” even as it proceeds with the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/national/luistro-says-house-doesnt-forget-other-responsibilities-amid-hearing-on-duterte-impeach-complaints/2307595

[2026-03-25 19:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Romanian Embassy appoints Seoul Venture Univ. president as honorary consul to boost tech ties

Snippet: Seoul Venture University President Kang Jun-mo was appointed honorary consul of Romania in Korea on Wednesday, in a move the Romanian Embassy said would help expand industrial and technological cooperation with South Chungcheong Province.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702641

[2026-03-25 18:53 UTC+10:00] [St John's Island] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore coroner rules Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s death accidental drowning

Snippet: State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said no one had forced, coerced or pushed Garg into the waters off Lazarus Island last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3347844/singapore-coroner-rules-indian-singer-zubeen-gargs-death-accidental-drowning

[2026-03-25 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tolentino on Asian track championships: We're starting from scratch

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track and Para Track Championships got off to a rousing start on Wednesday at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome with close to 600 cyclists from 16 countries in full harness to earn titles as continental champions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/tolentino-on-asian-track-championships-were-starting-from-scratch/2307090

[2026-03-25 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Unveils Top Asian Markets Prioritizing Kitchens in Travel Stay

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data reveals insights into the travel preferences of Asian markets with a ranking of travelers who prioritize having a kitchen in their accommodations. Leading the pack are Taiwanese travelers, with 14% of their accommodation searches on Agoda including the kitchen filter.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702633

[2026-03-25 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MSI 2026 to be held in Daejeon this June

Snippet: Mid-season League of Legends showdown to run for two weeks in South Korea

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702632

[2026-03-25 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PBA: Omot out, Chapman in for Bolts

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia is bringing in American big man Clint Chapman in lieu of South Sudanese Nuni Omot in a bid to arrest its three-game losing streak to start the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/pba-omot-out-chapman-in-for-bolts/2307088

[2026-03-25 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PBA: Omot out, Chapman in for Hotshots

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia is bringing in American big man Clint Chapman in lieu of South Sudanese Nuni Omot in a bid to arrest its three-game losing streak to start the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/pba-omot-out-chapman-in-for-hotshots/2307088

[2026-03-25 18:36 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran’s US radar strike exposes China’s South China Sea gap

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/irans-us-radar-strike-exposes-chinas-south-china-sea-gap/

[2026-03-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [buybacks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global buy-backs hit record but mainland China, Hong Kong see declines: Capital Group

Snippet: The repurchases, along with AI gains, help propel global equities to fresh peaks in 2025, asset manager says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347826/global-buy-backs-hit-record-mainland-china-hong-kong-see-declines-capital-group

[2026-03-25 18:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On this day in Korea - March 26, 2010: Cheonan sinks off west coast

Snippet: A 1,200-ton South Korean Navy vessel, the Cheonan, sank off the country’s west coast near the maritime border with North Korea on March 26, 2010, killing 46 of the 104 sailors on board. The remaining 58 crew members were rescued. The ship broke in two following a powerful explosion in its stern and sank rapidly, sending shockwaves through the military and public.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702616

[2026-03-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senior Japanese minister expresses regret over army officer’s arrest at Chinese embassy

Snippet: Beijing said incident in which a man is accused of breaking in with a knife reflects the growth of ‘rampant far-right ideology’ in Japan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347833/senior-japanese-minister-expresses-regret-over-army-officers-arrest-chinese-embassy

[2026-03-25 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: South Korea braces for 'worst-case scenarios' as Iran oil shock deepens

Snippet: South Korea stepped up its emergency economic planning on Wednesday as Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for "worst-case scenarios" from a Middle East conflict that has shown no sign of abating.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/south-korea-iran-oil-shock-middle-east-conflict.html

[2026-03-25 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Quiban takes firm control at Lakewood, pulls away by 5 after 68

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Justin Quiban strengthened his hold on the ICTSI Lakewood Championship, turning the P3 million event into a potential personal showcase with an eagle-aided 68 as he extended his lead to five strokes over Ryan Monsalve midway through in Cabanatuan City on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/quiban-takes-firm-control-at-lakewood-pulls-away-by-5-after-68/2307068

[2026-03-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Snow joke: capturing a land without colour – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenBecomingFor six months out of 12, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, is subject to arctic winds and continuous snowstorms. Elizabeth Sanjuan visited this harsh, haunting yet beautiful landscape over four winters, and her new book, Silent Snow, features 40 images of this quiet, symbolic space.All photographs by Elizabeth Sanjuan.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/mar/25/silent-snow-hokkaido-by-elizabeth-sanjuan

[2026-03-25 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bisera tightens grip, masters par-5s for 3-shot lead

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Yvon Bisera sustained her blistering form and tightened her grip on the ICTSI Lakewood Championship, firing a second straight 69 to seize a three-shot lead over Lois Kaye Go after 36 holes in Cabanatuan City on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/bisera-tightens-grip-masters-par-5s-for-3-shot-lead/2307066