[2026-03-20 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: China cracks down on fentanyl networks after Trump delays Xi meeting

Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have long debated the fentanyl trade between China and the US. (ABC)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/how-fentanyl-is-impacting-us-china-relations/106475942

[2026-03-20 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordFriday, 20 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-20

[2026-03-20 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuFriday, 20 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-20

[2026-03-20 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordFriday, 20 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-20

[2026-03-20 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchFriday, 20 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-20

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump may push Japan’s PM for help in Iran war

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing her in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/world/asia-oceania/trump-may-push-japans-pm-for-help-in-iran-war/2303614

[2026-03-20 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: British Chamber recognizes growing UK-Philippine relations

Snippet: THE British Chamber of Commerce Philippines Executive Vice Chairman Chris Nelson met with Philippine Ambassador to the UK Teodoro Locsin Jr. to cite areas of cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, and energy. As the two nations mark their 80 years of diplomatic relations, the relationship is increasingly supported by shared priorities in innovation, sustainable growth, and regional economic integration, citing the Philippine chairship of Asean.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/tmt-newswire/british-chamber-recognizes-growing-uk-philippine-relations/2303504

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The evolving role of public health nurses in PH

Snippet: THIS column gives way to the abridged version of a featured article in the Philippine Journal of Nursing in 2025 written by a luminary in public health, educator from the University of the Philippines and former member of the Board of Nursing — Dr. Cora de Los Angeles-Añonuevo. This feature is with her permission.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/opinion/columns/the-evolving-role-of-public-health-nurses-in-ph/2303826

[2026-03-20 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How can technology help PH?

Snippet: THE Philippines is currently transitioning from a traditional service- and agriculture-based economy into a burgeoning digital powerhouse. As of 2025, we have 142 million active cellular mobile connections. This represents 122 percent of the entire population, and 90.8 million active social media users, or about 78 percent of the total population.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/opinion/columns/how-can-technology-help-ph/2303823

[2026-03-20 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China sets stage for strong 15th FYP, opens opportunities for more than 150 countries

Snippet: AS China formulates and implements its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), the country’s pursuit of high-quality development and a higher level of opening-up will create significant opportunities for neighboring countries, including the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/supplements/china-sets-stage-for-strong-15th-fyp-opens-opportunities-for-more-than-150-countries/2303884

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Wild possum found among plush toys in Australian airport shop

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/world/asia-oceania/wild-possum-found-among-plush-toys-in-australian-airport-shop/2303609

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China does not plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 – US intel report

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/world/asia-oceania/china-does-not-plan-to-invade-taiwan-in-2027-us-intel-report/2303610

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pakistan, Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/world/asia-oceania/pakistan-afghanistan-announce-eid-pause-in-hostilities/2303611

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Thailand's new parliament elects Anutin as PM

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/world/asia-oceania/thailands-new-parliament-elects-anutin-as-pm/2303612

[2026-03-20 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Macao aprueba ley que permite juicios a puerta cerrada

Snippet: Viajeros de China en las Ruinas de San Pablo en Macao, el 18 de enero del 2022. (AP foto/Kanis Leung)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/macao-china-seguridad-nacional-ley-a065c7ae5a6748e73bab16b1487ee28e

[2026-03-20 02:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US allies issue strongly-worded condemnation of Iran’s attacks on Gulf energy, demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and United Kingdom have issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s overnight attacks on its Arab neighbors’ energy infrastructure.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/us-news/six-us-allies-demand-iran-stop-attacks-on-gulf-energy-open-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-03-20 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alibaba sets a $100B AI and cloud revenue goal as quarterly profit plunges 67%

Snippet: The logo of Chinese technology firm Alibaba is seen at its office in Beijing, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-alibaba-earnings-artificial-intelligence-3bc6b4b5545a9e51a723805fc31d7691

[2026-03-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Survey shows China’s professionals have high expectations – for low pay

Snippet: As some Chinese workers switch jobs to boost salaries, many remain pessimistic about pay increases amid economic uncertainty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347176/survey-shows-chinas-professionals-have-high-expectations-low-pay

[2026-03-20 01:55 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tino, Uwan among 7 newly retired Philippine tropical cyclone names

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-retired-tropical-cyclone-bagyo-names-2025/

[2026-03-20 01:46 UTC+10:00] [R.Politik] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pro-Kremlin Russian blogger who turned on Putin sent to psychiatric unit

Snippet: Ilya Remeslo made a career calling out Putin’s critics until an abrupt about-turn saw him denouncing the Russian leader as a ‘war criminal’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3347211/pro-kremlin-russian-blogger-who-turned-putin-sent-psychiatric-unit

[2026-03-20 01:31 UTC+10:00] [John Lee Ka-chiu] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong finance chief stresses flexibility in pitch for Northern Metropolis

Snippet: Government will discuss land and financial support with mainland and overseas businesses seeking to take part in project, Paul Chan tells Beijing seminar

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347210/hong-kong-finance-chief-stresses-flexibility-pitch-northern-metropolis

[2026-03-20 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Macao passes bill to allow closed trials for national security

Snippet: Travelers from mainland China gather near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, a tourist destination in Macao, Jan. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Kanis Leung, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/macao-national-security-closed-door-court-trial-f21e1f5bec85cb5be70234d49cc352bb

[2026-03-20 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Middle East war boosts traffic through Kenyan port of Lamu

Snippet: Thousands of high-end cars being shipped from Japan and destined for Dubai have been dropped off on the Kenyan island of Lamu, port authorities said, as the Mideast war provides a boost to African shipping hubs.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/middle-east-war-boosts-traffic-through-kenyan-port-of-lamu/

[2026-03-20 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian Cup hosting bids for 2031, 2035 scrapped to meet FIFA request

Snippet: GENEVA (AP) — Asia’s soccer body halted bidding to host its men’s Asian Cup in 2031 and 2035, telling member federations on Thursday it was asked by FIFA to move the tournament to even-numbered years.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asian-cup-fifa-calendar-3bc8f01b3cc157f319d0f2408a4ac302

[2026-03-20 01:24 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Humanoid art and Eid al-Fitr preparations: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenLondon, England Daisy Dancer and Gabriel Ciulli perform in Mirror by the Alexander Whitley Dance Company at Sadler’s Wells EastPhotograph: Tristram Kenton/The GuardianShareView image in fullscreenGolan Heights, SyriaA rocket partly buried in a field in the Israeli-occupied territory bordering LebanonPhotograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenMumbai, India Women take part in a procession to celebrate Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian new yearPhotograph: Divyakant Solanki/EPAShareView image in fullscreenBeijing, China A man shows off his snake at a pet fairPhotograph:

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/mar/19/humanoid-art-and-eid-al-fitr-preparations-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-03-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Severely damaged’: how the US-Israel war on Iran is decoupling Gulf security

Snippet: As confidence in America’s defence guarantee erodes, Gulf states are now weighing a more multifaceted strategy, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347189/severely-damaged-how-us-israel-war-iran-decoupling-gulf-security

[2026-03-20 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lone bettor wins P18M in Lotto 6/42 draw for March 19

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor won the ₱18,861,406.90 jackpot prize in the Lotto 6/42 draw on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/news/lone-bettor-wins-p18m-in-lotto-642-draw-for-march-19/2303833

[2026-03-20 00:56 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine peso all-time low at P60 to $1 | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/march-19-2026/

[2026-03-20 00:50 UTC+10:00] [Menex Cheung] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 full list: China Tang earns 1-star status

Snippet: The Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 honours 98 restaurants, with China Tang earning a star

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347203/michelin-guide-hong-kong-and-macau-2026-full-list-china-tang-earns-1-star-status

[2026-03-20 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Deanna Wong leads Choco Mucho past ZUS Coffee

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Deanna Wong’s excellent playmaking allowed the Choco Mucho Flying Titans to snap their two-game losing skid with a 27-25, 22-25, 25-16, 25-19 victory over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Thursday night at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/sports/deanna-wong-leads-choco-mucho-past-zus-coffee/2303814

[2026-03-20 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PNVF president seeks dialogue with Alas Pilipinas players

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Amid the controversy and the public scrutiny that hound the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), its president Anthony Liao stressed that the problem is not a case of 'us versus them’ and said he is willing to sit down and talk with all the parties involved to iron the differences.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/sports/pnvf-president-seeks-dialogue-with-alas-pilipinas-players/2303809

[2026-03-20 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Capital Economics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s central bank pledges stability in capital markets amid global sell-off

Snippet: With worries over the Iran war driving down stock prices, the People’s Bank of China has named market stability as a ‘major task’ in 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347187/chinas-central-bank-pledges-stability-capital-markets-amid-global-sell

[2026-03-20 00:27 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The 25 ultimate Pacific and Australasia experiences for 2026

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/the-25-ultimate-pacific-and-australasia-experiences-for-2026-20260225-p5o5dp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: AP News

Title: Asia rattled as Iran war triggers energy shocks

Snippet: An elderly man ties a gas cylinder to his scooter after collecting it from a depot in New Delhi, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-asia-energy-gas-oil-hormuz-d1265c39c990abb2dd43e037adb37c7a

[2026-03-19 23:58 UTC+10:00] [Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Liu Guozhi, former top PLA scientist and nuclear test commander, delisted from CAS website

Snippet: A major Chinese military scientist has been wiped from the official site of the nation’s top scientific body

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347200/liu-guozhi-former-top-pla-scientist-and-nuclear-test-commander-delisted-cas-website

[2026-03-19 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH ranks 6th most polite nation, 8th most friendliest country

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines ranked as the world's 6th most polite nation and the 8th most friendliest country, according to a survey conducted by Remitly in 26 countries involving over 4,600 respondents.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/news/ph-ranks-6th-most-polite-nation-8th-most-friendliest-country/2303813

[2026-03-19 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Marco Rubio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US war on Iran presents a complex strategic challenge for China

Snippet: US actions threaten China’s energy security, expose supply chokepoints and raise nuclear proliferation risks in its neighbourhood

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346798/us-war-iran-presents-complex-strategic-challenge-china

[2026-03-19 23:25 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China offers to help Southeast Asia counter impact of Middle East war on energy supplies

Snippet: Conflict has also hit global fertiliser supplies, prompting Manila to seek assurances that Beijing would continue exports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347199/china-offers-help-southeast-asia-counter-impact-middle-east-war-energy-supplies

[2026-03-19 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Indonesia's richest man, Michael Bambang Hartono, dies at 86

Snippet: Indonesian billionaire and philanthropist Michael Hartono holds cards as he plays bridge in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday, August. 11, 2018. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-richest-man-michael-hartono-died-tycoon-efd8de76a0b811edacd93c219cee77e8

[2026-03-19 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Namita Joshi] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s weight-loss price war begins as semaglutide patent expires

Snippet: Generic slimming drugs are expected to flood a market where one in four adults are currently either overweight or obese

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3347198/indias-weight-loss-price-war-begins-semaglutide-patent-expires

[2026-03-19 23:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cebu motor taxi drivers struggle with earnings cut amid global oil crisis

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/cebu-motor-taxi-drivers-struggle-earnings-cut-oil-crisis/

[2026-03-19 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China says reunification will solve Taiwan’s energy crisis amid Iran war

Snippet: China said on Thursday that peaceful reunification with Taiwan would help ease the island’s energy supply risks stemming from the Israeli-US war on Iran, according to Al Jazeera.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-says-reunification-will-solve-taiwans-energy-crisis-amid-iran-war

[2026-03-19 23:12 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Suspect in murder of beauty queen held

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/suspect-murder-miss-earth-2013-runner-up-lullete-jane-ramilo-held/

[2026-03-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Uncompromising’: Takaichi’s meeting with Trump seen as key to China-Japan ties

Snippet: Neither Tokyo nor Beijing has enough incentive to compromise, observers say, signalling a new reality between Asian giants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347188/uncompromising-takaichis-meeting-trump-seen-key-china-japan-ties

[2026-03-19 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ACOH 2026 Early Bird Rate Ends 30 April; Abstract Submission Closes 1 April

Snippet: KUCHING, Malaysia, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's leading platform on workplace health and safety, the 24th Asian Congress on Occupational Health (ACOH) 2026, is calling on researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to secure their participation as key deadlines approach. Scheduled to take place from 5 to 8 August at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, the congress serves as a premier regional hub for advancing workplace health standards and fostering international collaboration.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698468

[2026-03-19 22:30 UTC+10:00] [oil shortage] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Recession fears grip markets as energy facilities come under fire in Middle East

Snippet: Risk-off mode takes hold as attacks bring crisis to ‘a more dangerous level for the global economy’, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347170/recession-fears-grip-markets-energy-facilities-come-under-fire-middle-east

[2026-03-19 22:25 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Democrats move to impeach Bondi after ‘fake’ Epstein briefing – US politics live

Snippet: Anger grows after a closed-door briefing from attorney general where she refused to commit to testify under oath despite subpoena

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/mar/19/donald-trump-iran-bondi-epstein-mullin-japan-takaichi-save-voter-id-latest-news-updates

[2026-03-19 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: OpenClaw demand in China is driving up the price of used MacBooks

Snippet: BEIJING — So many people in China are rushing to try the OpenClaw artificial intelligence tool that they're driving up prices for secondhand Mac computers.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/openclaw-demand-in-china-is-driving-up-the-price-of-secondhand-macbooks.html

[2026-03-19 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La provincia china de Hubei arresta a 7 personas y cierra sitios web en ofensiva contra fentanilo

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Una provincia china ha lanzado una ofensiva contra el comercio de fentanilo —un tema polémico en las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y China—, al detener a siete personas y cerrar más de 200 sitios web en los últimos meses, informó la prensa estatal el jueves.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-fentanilo-eeuu-trump-drogas-fc8a41d007ced7585aa1706418ece09d

[2026-03-19 21:47 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US intel doubts China will invade Taiwan in 2027

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/us-intel-doubts-china-will-invade-taiwan-in-2027/