[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/

[2026-03-19 21:44 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: As OpenClaw enthusiasm grips China, schoolkids and retirees alike raise ‘lobsters’

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/china-openclaw-enthusiasm-schoolkids-retirees-raise-agents/

[2026-03-19 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Airlines seek NAIA fee cuts to offset rising jet fuel costs

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Airlines operating at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have asked the government to lower airport fees to help manage soaring jet fuel prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/news/airlines-seek-naia-fee-cuts-to-offset-rising-jet-fuel-costs/2303580

[2026-03-19 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ironkids breaks ground with neurodivergent athletes

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The RLC Residences’ IRONKIDS Davao, staged as a duathlon race, is shaping up to be a major highlight in the development of Philippine triathlon, drawing a record 450 participants eager to compete and showcase their skills.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/sports/ironkids-breaks-ground-with-neurodivergent-athletes/2303482

[2026-03-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Davao City] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gen Z Filipinos lead collapse in support for Duterte ICC case

Snippet: Only 30 per cent of Gen Z Filipinos now back the ICC drugs war case, as AI-generated disinformation floods TikTok

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3347184/gen-z-filipinos-lead-collapse-support-duterte-icc-case

[2026-03-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai certifies 30 overseas offices amid China’s investment sales pitch

Snippet: The city welcomed a batch of new regional headquarters and R&D centres this week, as China continues its campaign to win back overseas capital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347178/shanghai-certifies-30-overseas-offices-amid-chinas-investment-sales-pitch

[2026-03-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Song reclaims 2-shot lead in wild shootout

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The third round of the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School turned into a gripping, day-long duel under punishing heat and swirling winds at Splendido Taal Golf Club on Thursday, as Lee Song, Ivan Yabut and Enrico Gallardo battled as if a championship itself hung in the balance.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/sports/song-reclaims-2-shot-lead-in-wild-shootout/2303480

[2026-03-19 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back

Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – The United States’s top intelligence official has placed Pakistan alongside Russia, China, North Korea and Iran as a country whose advancing missile capabilities could eventually put US territory within reach.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/gabbard-says-pakistan-missiles-a-future-threat-to-us-but-experts-push-back

[2026-03-19 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Brutal climbs, breakneck sprints mark 2026 MPTC Tour of Luzon - Perez

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — BRUTAL climbs and breakneck sprints characterize the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 edition that returns this summer all of 14 stages traversing 13 provinces and five of the main island’s eight regions with a total pedaling distance of 1,815.80 kilometers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/sports/brutal-climbs-breakneck-sprints-mark-2026-mptc-tour-of-luzon-perez/2303474

[2026-03-19 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's Hubei province arrests 7, shuts websites in fentanyl crackdown

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese province has launched a crackdown on the fentanyl trade — a contentious issue in U.S.-China relations — arresting seven people and shutting down more than 200 websites in recent months, state media reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-hubei-fentanyl-precursor-arrest-bd909d74dcf984ed9f10201711ab798f

[2026-03-19 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China restricts fertiliser exports, further crimping war-tightened supply

Snippet: China is clamping down on fertiliser exports to protect its domestic market, a number of industry sources said, putting an additional strain on global markets that were already grappling with shortages caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-restricts-fertiliser-exports-further-crimping-war-tightened-supply

[2026-03-19 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST turns over e-tranvia to Intramuros, free rides eyed

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday launched and turned over a locally developed 18-seater electric tranvia to the Intramuros Administration, with free rides being eyed as part of efforts to offer an alternative transport option amid rising fuel costs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/news/national/dost-turns-over-e-tranvia-to-intramuros-free-rides-eyed/2303604

[2026-03-19 21:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul to provide $2 million in humanitarian aid to conflict-hit Lebanon

Snippet: South Korea will provide $2 million in humanitarian assistance to conflict-hit Lebanon, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698454

[2026-03-19 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: South Korea Joins East Asian Countries Weighing Russian Oil Purchases

Snippet: South Korea is considering buying Russian oil for the first time in more than three years as Asian refiners scramble to secure alternative crude shipments following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Middle East war, Reuters reported Thursday, citing an industry ministry message.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/19/south-korea-joins-east-asian-countries-weighing-russian-oil-purchases-a92266

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A troubled US warship is moving away from Iran. Does it reflect bigger problems?

Snippet: Fire damage and plumbing issues on the USS Gerald R. Ford suggest an overstretched military and ‘hollowed out’ industrial base, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347171/troubled-us-aircraft-carrier-moving-away-iran-does-it-reflect-bigger-problems

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eating silk, cacti, just 1 meal a day – all done to get thin in ancient China

Snippet: While being plump had a place in China’s history, extreme diets, constricting clothes formed part of nation’s centuries-old desire for slimness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3347118/swallowing-pieces-silk-eating-cacti-or-just-1-meal-day-all-pursuit-thinness-ancient-china

[2026-03-19 20:59 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DA chief files cyber libel complaints vs Zaldy Co, lawyer Baligod

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/da-chief-files-cyber-libel-complaints-vs-zaldy-co-lawyer-baligod/

[2026-03-19 20:46 UTC+10:00] [Somei Yoshino] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Blooming marvellous: Tokyo’s cherry blossom season officially begins

Snippet: The blooming was five days earlier than the average, possibly due to low rainfall and longer hours of sunshine in winter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3347166/blooming-marvellous-tokyos-cherry-blossom-season-officially-begins

[2026-03-19 20:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Which areas of Seoul should be featured in 'KPop Demon Hunters' sequel? Here are Seoul mayoral hopefuls' answers.

Snippet: An unusual question lightened the mood during the televised debate of the Democratic Party of Korea's Seoul mayor hopefuls aired on SBS on Thursday. The question: which areas of Seoul could the sequel to Netflix's hit "KPop Demon Hunters" be set?

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698439

[2026-03-19 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Jay Chou's New Album "Children of the Sun" Set for Release, Pre-orders Launched on Tencent Music Entertainment Group's Platforms

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of music fans are eagerly awaiting another historic moment for Mandopop. After three years and eight months, iconic Mandopop artist Jay Chou is set to release his 16th studio album, "Children of the Sun." Pre-orders officially began at 13:00 on March 19 across Tencent Music Entertainment Group's three major platforms: QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698436

[2026-03-19 20:26 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially begins

Snippet: Tokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the capital on Thursday, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/19/japan/tokyo-cherry-blossom/

[2026-03-19 20:17 UTC+10:00] [William Lai Ching-te] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan leader William Lai ‘glorifying Japanese colonial rule’, Beijing says

Snippet: Backlash was prompted by a speech that said the early days of the KMT’s rule over the island were ‘worse than the colonial regime’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347164/taiwan-leader-william-lai-glorifying-japanese-colonial-rule-beijing-says

[2026-03-19 20:17 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines urged to ‘seriously’ address defence gaps to counter aerial threats

Snippet: The Iran war has underscored the need for robust air systems and Manila should look to build a layered defence architecture, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3347163/philippines-urged-seriously-address-defence-gaps-counter-aerial-threats

[2026-03-19 20:10 UTC+10:00] [China Open Swimming Championships] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tang breaks own women’s 50m breaststroke Asian record, Haughey chasing 100m freestyle gold

Snippet: Tang Qianting lowers time during heats on first day of China Open Swimming Championships. Siobhan Haughey in freestyle final

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3347155/tang-breaks-own-womens-50m-breaststroke-asian-record-haughey-chasing-100m-freestyle-gold

[2026-03-19 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East

Snippet: South Korea and Japan are facing uncomfortable questions about their mutual defensive obligations as the United States seeks support from its allies in the war on Iran, now nearly three weeks in and escalating by the day.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/us-east-asian-allies-in-legal-quandary-as-trump-seeks-help-in-the-middle-east

[2026-03-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korean liquor stuck at customs may clear under revised rules

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/10698419

[2026-03-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Fans find their crew in Tokyo as ‘One Piece’ sets sail again

Snippet: An excited buzz rippled through the Roppongi Hills plaza on March 5 as throngs of “One Piece” fans bundled up against the sharp snap of an early spring wind, clutching their phones and merchandise emblazoned with characters from the show as they angled for a good view.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/03/19/tv-streaming/one-piece-fans-netflix/

[2026-03-19 19:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean Pavilion reimagines liberation in Venice Biennale 2026

Snippet: The Korean Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale will center on the theme of “liberation,” a term deeply rooted in Korea’s modern history, particularly its experience of Japanese colonial rule.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698417

[2026-03-19 19:57 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Thousands of jeepney drivers join nationwide transport strike

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-piston-transport-strike-march-19-2026/

[2026-03-19 19:46 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Thailand’s Anutin returns to power with broad backing and nationalist push

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/profiles/thailand-reelected-prime-minister-anutin-profile/

[2026-03-19 19:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Weddings in Korea reach highest level since 2018

Snippet: Share of marriages with older wives exceeds 20 percent for first time

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698395

[2026-03-19 19:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: It just got easier to dine out with your pets in Korea

Snippet: South Korea has eased several requirements for pet-friendly restaurants to address confusion and operational burdens that have persisted since a new system allowing pets inside dining establishments took effect earlier this month.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698394

[2026-03-19 19:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean composer Lee Hanurij named 1 of 3 finalists for Concours de Geneve

Snippet: Lee Hanurij, a 20-year-old composer from South Korea, has been named as one of the three finalists for the Concours de Geneve Composition Competition 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698392

[2026-03-19 19:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AMD, Seoul agree to expand AI partnership beyond Seoul into regional industries

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/10698391

[2026-03-19 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is weathering the Iran war oil shock better than others in Asia

Snippet: As the conflict threatens Asian economies, the best protected are those that can leverage import diversification and energy independence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347108/china-weathering-iran-war-oil-shock-better-others-asia

[2026-03-19 19:24 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH defense dept: China to blame for damage to its own reputation

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/defense-department-china-blame-damage-reputation/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH named among politest, friendliest worldwide, says survey

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines was named among the world’s politest and friendliest countries in the world, according to cross-border digital financial services provider Remitly, which surveyed more than 4,600 people worldwide.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/news/ph-named-among-politest-friendliest-worldwide-says-survey/2303448

[2026-03-19 19:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Children’s headphones sold on Temu, Amazon found to exceed safety limits

Snippet: Several children’s headphones sold on major overseas shopping platforms were found to contain hazardous chemical levels that far exceed South Korea’s safety limits, according to an investigation by the Korea Consumer Agency.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698374

[2026-03-19 19:14 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China weathering Iran war with minimal damage

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-weathering-iran-war-with-minimal-damage/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Philadelphia visits Los Angeles after shootout win

Snippet: Philadelphia Flyers (32-23-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (28-24-15, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-flyers-adrian-kempe-los-angeles-kings-anaheim-ducks-a82da196a06d4be099ad9f69fdbdfb21

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beloved Korean travel series turns 10, invites 'KPop Demon Hunters' director

Snippet: 'Welcome, First Time in Korea?' enters its 10th year with refreshed format, star-studded wish list including Gordon Ramsay, Cardi B

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698356

[2026-03-19 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Freya Feng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s youth unemployment falls for sixth consecutive month in February

Snippet: But young job-hunters say they are still struggling to find work in a testing post-holiday labour market amid rising global economic uncertainty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346838/chinas-youth-unemployment-falls-sixth-consecutive-month-february

[2026-03-19 18:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOK policymaker flags risks at AmCham forum

Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted Lee Soo-hyung, a member of the Monetary Policy Board at the Bank of Korea, for a closed-door executive roundtable on Thursday to discuss Korea’s monetary policy direction and the domestic and global economic outlook.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698337