[2026-03-18 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Spotlights Asia's Most Colorful Night Markets

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda shines a light on Asia's most colorful night markets, where travelers can explore vibrant local cultures and unique shopping experiences. These bustling markets provide a sensory feast of sights, sounds, and flavors, making them a must-visit for those exploring Asia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697097

[2026-03-18 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China unlikely to help US reopen Hormuz as Trump’s Beijing trip slips

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping holds his cup of tea during the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-china-trump-xi-hormuz-b4037d9d5af7fa4b210d75f6d69d4533

[2026-03-18 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SHIMA SEIKI Joins the CLO Ecosystem Partnership Program

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLO Virtual Fashion, the global leader in digital garment solutions and developer of CLO and Marvelous Designer, announced today that SHIMA SEIKI, the leading knitting solutions provider and developer of APEXFiz Design software, has officially joined the CLO Ecosystem Partnership Program (EPP).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697005

[2026-03-18 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MMDA suspends number coding for Eid’l Fitr

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will suspend the implementation of the expanded number coding scheme in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the agency said in an advisory on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/national/mmda-suspends-number-coding-for-eidl-fitr/2302368

[2026-03-18 13:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee thanks Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia for support in evacuating S. Koreans from Middle East

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has sent letters to the leaders of Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to express his gratitude for their cooperation in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday, with the US-Israel war with Iran destabilizing the region.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696981

[2026-03-18 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Labor calls for special session to pass P200 wage hike as prices of oil products surge

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Organized labor groups have demanded that Congress convene a special session to pass the long-delayed ₱200 legislated wage increase, as commuters brace for higher fares in buses, jeepneys, and ferries driven by oil price spikes amid the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/labor-calls-for-special-session-to-pass-p200-wage-hike-as-prices-of-oil-products-surge/2302370

[2026-03-18 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt boosts campaign vs real estate scammers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) joined forces with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to go after groups and individuals involved in real estate scams.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/govt-boosts-campaign-vs-real-estate-scammers/2302364

[2026-03-18 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks extend winning streak amid stabilising oil prices despite Iran conflict

Snippet: Hang Seng Index rises for a third day, the longest run since January, as Wall Street rally and steadier oil prices boost mood

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346952/hong-kong-stocks-extend-winning-streak-amid-stabilising-oil-prices-despite-iran-conflict

[2026-03-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fine-tunes C909 jet operations in Laos – a blueprint for Southeast Asia?

Snippet: Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346906/china-adapts-c909-jet-operations-laos-blueprint-southeast-asia-and-beyond

[2026-03-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SB19 to make history as first P-Pop act at Lollapalooza 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — SB19 is set to break new ground this year as the first P-pop act to join the lineup of Lollapalooza, one of the world’s premier music festivals.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/sb19-to-make-history-as-first-p-pop-act-at-lollapalooza-2026/2302314

[2026-03-18 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Manufacturers: No price increases in next 30 to 60 days

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Manufacturers of basic and prime commodities have committed to keep prices at current levels for the next 30 days, amidst the impact of higher oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/manufacturers-no-price-increases-in-next-30-to-60-days/2302362

[2026-03-18 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Xi Jinping’s anticorruption drive sweeps up senior Chinese military chiefs

Snippet: Taipei, Taiwan – As thousands of Chinese government officials gathered in Beijing for China’s annual legislative meetings known as the “two sessions” this month, at least a dozen active and retired military officers were absent from the proceedings.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/18/xi-jinpings-anticorruption-drive-sweeps-up-senior-chinese-military-chiefs

[2026-03-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Eastern Zhou dynasty] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy

Snippet: The release of an authoritative translation of Kongzi Jia Yu finally places a once-suspected forgery among the traditional canon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346837/rescuing-key-confucian-text-centuries-ignominy

[2026-03-18 12:27 UTC+10:00] [Melaka] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian police hunt man who punched pregnant wife, rammed her with motorbike

Snippet: The husband assaulted the victim outside a karaoke centre in Melaka, with the incident caught on CCTV

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346950/malaysian-police-hunt-man-who-punched-pregnant-wife-rammed-her-motorbike

[2026-03-18 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos says lowering, suspending fuel tax 'depends on trends'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said exercising the emergency power to suspend or reduce tax on petroleum products depends on the trends on oil prices, admitting that it is a "very complicated calculation."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/marcos-says-lowering-suspending-fuel-tax-depends-on-trends/2302360

[2026-03-18 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Recognizes 2025 Gold Circle Awards Winners as Hotel Partners Adapt to Intra-Asia Traveler Expectations

Snippet: Taiwan leads the ranking for the first time, while Southeast Asian markets remain strongly represented across Agoda's annual hospitality awards

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696882

[2026-03-18 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Asian Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China coach says team on right track despite semi-final heartache

Snippet: Ante Milicic says ‘brave’ team evolving ahead of next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Japan face South Korea in second semi-final on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346948/womens-asian-cup-china-coach-says-team-right-track-despite-semi-final-heartache

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tencent and Alibaba quarterly earnings preview: key things to watch

Snippet: Analysts expect steady growth, but investors will focus on AI strategy, capex and signs of monetisation at China’s tech giants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346920/tencent-and-alibaba-quarterly-earnings-preview-key-things-watch

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Controversy haunts death of China’s lead hypersonic weapons expert Fang Daining

Snippet: The distinguished academic continued working after he was disgraced by a kissing scandal but rarely appeared in public

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346904/controversy-haunts-death-chinas-lead-hypersonic-weapons-expert-fang-daining

[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fat for beef’: China local drive rewards residents with 0.5kg of meat for same amount of weight lost

Snippet: Thousands of ‘chubby’ people join innovative scheme which offers ox innards, tongue, tail; officials warn over ‘unhealthy’ slimming methods

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346847/fat-beef-china-local-drive-rewards-residents-05kg-meat-same-amount-weight-lost

[2026-03-18 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nvidia says restarting production of China-bound chips

Snippet: SAN JOSE, California— Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday said the AI technology powerhouse is restarting production of its high-performance chips for clients in China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/sunday-business-it/nvidia-says-restarting-production-of-china-bound-chips/2302346

[2026-03-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Singh beats Smith: How Indian-born entrepreneurs are driving a Sydney business boom

Snippet: Sydney’s India-born population has driven a spike in business creation in the city’s west and north-west as members of that community founded more than half of all new firms across much of that region last year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/singh-beats-smith-how-indian-born-entrepreneurs-are-driving-a-sydney-business-boom-20260315-p5oal8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beijing InfoComm China 2026 Conference Lineup Presents Future of AI in Tech Aligning with the Nation's Next Strategic Five-Year Plan

Snippet: BEIJING, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent ratification of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating 'New Quality Productive Forces' to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) sector, which stands as the backbone of smart infrastructure, AI-integrated systems, and the digital economy—from LED displays and control room visualization to collaboration platforms and immersive media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696759

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GMI Cloud Unveils $12 Billion, 1GW Sovereign AI Infrastructure Initiative in Japan

Snippet: GMI Cloud establishes new paradigm for regional AI sovereignty with Japan-Taiwan-US partnership

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696758

[2026-03-18 11:16 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Almost human’: life-size replicas of the dead help mend broken hearts in India

Snippet: The silicon figures are a touching version of what the Hindi language calls ‘smaran’, or remembrance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/india-workshop-replicas-dead-people-help-grief

[2026-03-18 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says US no longer needs assistance from NATO allies, S. Korea or Japan to secure Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States no longer needs naval assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, South Korea, Japan or Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing "military success" in ongoing operations against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696735

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Japan follow Australia’s lead and ban children from social media?

Snippet: A new panel is studying how prolonged social media exposure affects young people, with youth suicide among issues likely to be addressed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3346905/will-japan-follow-australias-lead-and-ban-children-social-media

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

Source: SBS News

Title: Four-day week, jackets off: The world starts cutting back on fuel amid supply concerns

Snippet: Huge queues form for petrol in Sri Lanka as countries in Asia prepare for a fuel crisis, while Australia insists rationing won't be necessary. Source: AAP / Chamila Karunarathne

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/four-day-week-jackets-off-how-australias-response-compares-to-asias-on-fuel-concerns/e6y2hi3o5

[2026-03-18 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but China and U.S. demand slumps

Snippet: Japan's exports climbed 4.2%% from a year ago in February, marking a sharp slowdown after hitting an over-three-year high in January.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/japan-february-exports-growth-china-us-shipments-boj-trump-takaichi.html

[2026-03-18 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala to face Siegemund to begin Miami Open campaign

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will face German Laura Siegemund to begin her WTA 1000 Miami Open campaign in the United States.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/sports/eala-to-face-siegemund-to-begin-miami-open-campaign/2302327

[2026-03-18 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to rise as Middle East tensions escalate after UAE energy attacks

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to climb Wednesday as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East. A fresh wave of attacks on the United Arab Emirates' energy infrastructure has heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-03-18 10:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to raise terror alert ahead of BTS comeback

Snippet: The government announced Wednesday it will raise its terror alert near the venue for boy band BTS' concert marking their comeback in a preemptive safety measure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696679

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese banks outpace rivals in Hong Kong wealth growth on IPO boom, capital flows

Snippet: Booming listings and rising outbound investment demand are accelerating growth for Chinese players, SFC data shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346865/chinese-banks-outpace-rivals-hong-kong-wealth-growth-ipo-boom-capital-flows

[2026-03-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China policy to stay on course despite delay to Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: Although Trump is on the back foot and China may have the advantage, this will not affect Beijing’s consistent approach in dealing with the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346909/china-policy-stay-course-despite-delay-xi-trump-summit

[2026-03-18 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hotter days ahead as ‘amihan’ continues to weaken – Pagasa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Wednesday that hotter days would be likely in the coming days, which may also see the declaration of the onset of the dry months, as the northeast monsoon season, locally known as ‘amihan’, was about to end.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/hotter-days-ahead-as-amihan-continues-to-weaken-pagasa/2302321

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

Source: Rappler

Title: House justice panel convenes after VP Sara responds to impeach complaints

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-house-justice-committee-deliberations-sara-duterte-impeachment-march-18-2026/

[2026-03-18 09:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cubs' Seiya Suzuki has minor knee ligament strain, manager says

Snippet: Japan’s Seiya Suzuki is helped off the field after being injured at second base at the with the first inning during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cubs-seiya-suzuki-b15f48034e8b9f56fe5f9513f0973c8a

[2026-03-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [China Strategy Initiative] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sounds alarm over China’s humanoid robots amid security concerns

Snippet: AI and robotics executives warn American lawmakers that China’s rapid advances – led by Unitree – threaten US dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3346942/us-sounds-alarm-over-chinas-humanoid-robots-amid-security-concerns

[2026-03-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [soft power] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan thinks China’s growing cultural clout is something it needs to counter

Snippet: The global success of Chinese video games and animation – as well as the appeal of traditional culture – has triggered a reaction in Tokyo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346910/why-japan-thinks-chinas-growing-cultural-clout-something-it-needs-counter

[2026-03-18 08:57 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘Budol’: House debates on anti-dynasty bill get heated as Erice slams ‘diluted’ bill

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/budol-plenary-debates-on-anti-dynasty-bill-get-heated-as-erice-slams-diluted-proposal/

[2026-03-18 08:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Jensen Huang says Nvidia has received orders from China and is 'restarting our manufacturing'

Snippet: After an extended delay in selling into the world's second-largest economy, chipmaker Nvidia is gearing up to provide some customers in China with its H200 processors, CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-chipmaker-has-received-orders-from-china.html

[2026-03-18 08:30 UTC+10:00] [WorkBuddy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Frenzy over AI agent OpenClaw shows the lobster has escaped the pot

Snippet: AI agents are the next frontier in the tech race, which is rapidly accelerating as the distance between curiosity and adoption is compressed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346562/frenzy-over-ai-agent-openclaw-shows-lobster-has-escaped-pot

[2026-03-18 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says to make delayed China trip in 'five or six weeks'

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he expected to travel to China in a bit over one month, after postponing the trip slated for the end of March due to his war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/trump-says-to-make-delayed-china-trip-in-five-or-six-weeks/2302277

[2026-03-18 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Matildas coach explains Raso absence in Asian Cup semifinal win over China

Snippet: Hayley Raso was an unused substitute during the Matildas' semifinal win over China. (AAP: Richard Wainwright)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/joe-montemurro-explains-hayley-raso-absence-matildas-china/106466894

[2026-03-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Brahma Chellaney] US shows China how to seize Taiwan

Snippet: Since returning to office last year, US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader, Nicolas Maduro. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran that amounts to a major escalation from last year’s strikes, which supposedly “obliterated” the country’s nuclear facilities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696450

[2026-03-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka crush Mongolia 3-0 to reach Quarters - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka produced a crushing all-round performance to defeat Mongolia 3-0 without dropping a set at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying event, securing a confident place in the quarter-finals at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/sports/968524/sri-lanka-crush-mongolia-3-0-to-reach-quarters/

[2026-03-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Oil’s monopoly kaput, China to be top supplier of energy security

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/oils-monopoly-kaput-china-to-be-top-supplier-of-energy-security/

[2026-03-18 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Kerr single-handedly alters the Matildas' destiny, now others must come along for the ride

Snippet: Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal which proved to be the match-winner. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/matildas-v-china-semi-final-womens-asian-cup-butterfly-effect/106464262

[2026-03-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Art of dim sum with guest Chef Brent Guo QuanQuan - DailyNews

Snippet: Shangri-La Colombo welcomes Guest Chef Brent Guo QuanQuan, a master of handcrafted dim sum with more than two decades of experience across some of Asia’s distinguished culinary destinations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/business/968324/art-of-dim-sum-with-guest-chef-brent-guo-quanquan/

[2026-03-18 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Senators demand ByteDance ‘immediately shut down’ Seedance AI video app that created fake Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt brawl

Snippet: Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Peter Welch demanded Tuesday that China-based TikTok parent ByteDance “immediately shut down” an artificial intelligence app that can use images of real people due to what they described as “glaring” copyright issues — weeks after TikTok officially set up a joint venture to let it keep operating in the US.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/tech/senators-demand-bytedance-end-seedance-ai-video-app-that-created-fake-cruise-pitt-brawl/