[2026-03-17 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Civil Aeronautics Board to increase fuel surcharge for domestic, international flights in April

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) on Tuesday announced that the fuel surcharge for domestic and international flights will increase in April as the war in the Middle East continued to have an impact on oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/business/top-business/civil-aeronautics-board-to-increase-fuel-surcharge-for-domestic-international-flights-in-april/2301642

[2026-03-17 21:44 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia ditches gas for coal after Iran war sends prices soaring

Snippet: LNG prices have doubled to three-year highs as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has all but stopped and Qatar halts shipments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3346902/asia-ditches-gas-coal-after-iran-war-sends-prices-soaring

[2026-03-17 21:43 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ex-DPWH official Bernardo says Zaldy Co gave him P130M as ‘token of gratitude’

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/roberto-bernardo-testimony-zaldy-co-millions-token-gratitude/

[2026-03-17 21:36 UTC+10:00] [Communist Party of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tiananmen vigil activist on trial says one-party rule contradicts country’s constitution

Snippet: Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan says call to end ‘dictatorship’ promotes democratic rights, does not mean ousting Chinese Communist Party

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3346900/tiananmen-vigil-activist-trial-says-one-party-rule-contradicts-countrys-constitution

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: XCL Education Enters Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor with Mooltripakdee Partnership

Snippet: SINGAPORE and PATTAYA, Thailand, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XCL Education ("XCL"), one of Southeast Asia's leading K-12 education platforms, has entered a strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Chonburi, Thailand — marking a decisive entry into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), one of the region's rapidly developing economic zones.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696514

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unlimited petrol? Chinese firm claims it can produce fuel from air and water

Snippet: The start-up plans to build ‘large-scale’ facilities to convert carbon dioxide into synthetic fuel, though some question its commercial feasibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346892/unlimited-gas-chinese-firm-claims-it-can-produce-petroleum-air-and-water

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Real-life Cinderella’: China stuntwoman transitions from playing body double to stardom

Snippet: Folk dancing exponent who fell into film industry by chance not fazed by being called a lookalike; says failure to perform is biggest worry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3346367/real-life-cinderella-china-stuntwoman-transitions-playing-body-double-stardom

[2026-03-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Newsletters] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Kasalikasan] The war on Iran: Its cost on people and planet

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/kasalikasan-united-states-israel-iran-war-effects-gas-prices-philippines-people-planet/

[2026-03-17 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Trump presses allies for Strait of Hormuz as major powers push back

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Monday urged allied nations to join U.S. efforts to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "test of loyalty"—but key partners including Britain, Germany, Japan and Australia swiftly distanced themselves from any military role.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/trump-presses-allies-for-strait-of-hormuz-as-major-powers-push-back/

[2026-03-17 20:56 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Bangladesh reform drive hits early constitutional roadblock

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/bangladesh-reform-drive-hits-early-constitutional-roadblock/

[2026-03-17 20:44 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: From sponsor to enemy: What’s behind Pakistan’s attack on Afghan Taliban?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/south-central-asia/things-to-know-pakistan-attack-afghan-taliban-march-2026/

[2026-03-17 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu Pacific at 30: Fly as low as P19.96

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific (CEB) returned to its1996 roots with a fresh round of seat sales to celebrate its founding year.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/news/cebu-pacific-at-30-fly-as-low-as-p1996/2301572

[2026-03-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [race management] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese race official handed 1 year ban after mistakenly pushing winner off course

Snippet: Sheng Xueli was leading the 2026 Chongqing Wanzhou Marathon by a fair distance when he was mistaken for a half-marathon competitor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3346866/chinese-race-official-handed-1-year-ban-after-mistakenly-pushing-winner-course

[2026-03-17 20:15 UTC+10:00] [China Development Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former banker and Hubei party boss indicted for accepting ‘especially huge’ bribes

Snippet: Jiang Chaoliang, who was party chief when Covid-19 first hit the province, is accused of illicit activity dating back to the 1990s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3346885/former-banker-and-hubei-party-boss-indicted-accepting-especially-huge-bribes

[2026-03-17 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La guerra con Irán y alza de precios obliga a países a activar planes de contingencia energética

Snippet: El petrolero con bandera de Liberia Shenlong Suezmax, que lleva crudo de Arabia Saudí y pasó por el estrecho de Ormuz, se ve en el puerto de Mumbai en Mumbai, India, el jueves 12 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Rafiq Maqbool, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-guerra-ormuz-energia-ahorro-contingencia-de5147faa3a80e240e2ece3f1a43ae41

[2026-03-17 20:13 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China v Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 semi-final – live

Snippet: Updates from the last-four clash at Perth Stadium

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/mar/17/china-vs-australia-matildas-live-updates-womens-national-football-team-afc-asian-cup-2026-soccer-chn-v-aus-semi-final-scores-perth

[2026-03-17 20:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee orders review of vehicle curbs as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions

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/10696484

[2026-03-17 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices spike more than 5% as worries grow over Hormuz

Snippet: HONG KONG, China — Oil prices surged more than five percent Tuesday as several countries pushed back against Donald Trump's demand that they help secure the key Strait of Hormuz, while Iran continued to target crude-producing neighbours.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-spike-more-than-5-as-worries-grow-over-hormuz/2301467

[2026-03-17 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New Bureau of Fire Protection officer-in-charge named

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang named on Tuesday an officer-in-charge for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to replace the incumbent who was suspended due to alleged corruption.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/news/new-bureau-of-fire-protection-officer-in-charge-named/2301553

[2026-03-17 19:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Students returning from Middle East get one-stop education support

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Tuesday it will provide psychological support, child care services and guidance on South Korea’s education system for students and parents returning from the Middle East following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696469

[2026-03-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Edward Chan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai joins major cities in loosening commercial property loan rules

Snippet: Beijing remains the lone top-tier holdout as other cities ease their down payment requirements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346878/shanghai-joins-major-cities-loosening-commercial-property-loan-rules

[2026-03-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [China Press] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian mother furious after school punishes bullied son with caning, weeding

Snippet: The woman reported the incident to Kuching police, saying the aggressor treated the victim like ‘a punching bag’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346867/malaysian-mother-furious-after-school-punishes-bullied-son-caning-weeding

[2026-03-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [unemployment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is re-engineering its economy for a more complex world

Snippet: Beijing wants to shape a new growth model capable of meeting the challenges of an ageing population, technological competition and geopolitical uncertainty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346443/china-re-engineering-its-economy-more-complex-world

[2026-03-17 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Witness in 18 Marines’ statement on cash deliveries defends absence from NBI despite subpoena

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A religious leader behind a sworn statement signed by 18 former members of the Philippine Marines said that he was in the United States when the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) issued a subpoena to him last week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/news/witness-in-18-marines-statement-on-cash-deliveries-defends-absence-from-nbi-despite-subpoena/2301471

[2026-03-17 19:19 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Most female rhinoceros beetles mate only once in a lifetime, study finds

Snippet: A group of researchers including Wataru Kojima, an associate professor of animal ecology at Yamaguchi University's Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, has found that most female Japanese rhinoceros beetles mate only once in their lifetime, which is rare for an insect.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/17/japan/science-health/female-beetles-mate-once/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Ducks take on the Flyers after Carlsson's 2-goal performance

Snippet: Philadelphia Flyers (31-23-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (37-27-3, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-flyers-leo-carlsson-anaheim-ducks-montreal-canadiens-7c9251c2a91746d68f7b577305ca46fd

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

Source: AP News

Title: St. Louis visits Calgary in Western Conference action

Snippet: St. Louis Blues (27-30-10, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (26-34-7, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/calgary-flames-st-louis-blues-d7ad432112bd4cd8bf6cc883beb160c9

[2026-03-17 19:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Satellite images suggest THAAD capabilities remain in South Korea

Snippet: Satellite imagery showing components of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system have emerged, indicating that the missile defense system likely remains operational, despite reports that some assets were redeployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696427

[2026-03-17 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Middle East nations

Snippet: China said on Tuesday it will provide humanitarian assistance to Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, targeted in US and Israeli strikes in the now three-week war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-says-provide-humanitarian-assistance-iran-middle-east-nations

[2026-03-17 18:52 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Boracay IPs protest over canceled land titles

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/boracay-indigenous-peoples-protest-canceled-land-titles/

[2026-03-17 18:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House begins plenary deliberations on anti-dynasty bill

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-house-plenary-deliberations-anti-dynasty-bill-march-16-2026/

[2026-03-17 18:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House begins plenary deliberations on anti-dynasty bill

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-house-plenary-deliberations-anti-dynasty-bill-march-17-2026/

[2026-03-17 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Bloomberg: Iran allows Turkish and Indian ships to pass through Hormuz

Snippet: Countries including Turkey and India have received specific approval from Tehran for vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials cited by Bloomberg, as Iran selectively allows limited transit amid the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/bloomberg-iran-allows-turkish-and-indian-ships-pass-through-hormuz

[2026-03-17 18:45 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘Sisters in Yellow’ is a wild ride through Tokyo’s underworld

Snippet: Money talks — but it doesn’t always enunciate. For a gang of enterprising upstarts in “Sisters in Yellow,” uninitiated to its phonology, it becomes loud and incomprehensible.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/03/17/books/mieko-kawakami-sisters-in-yellow/

[2026-03-17 18:21 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s AR-2000 helicopter drone hints at new naval playbook

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/chinas-ar-2000-helicopter-drone-hints-at-new-naval-playbook/

[2026-03-17 18:20 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investors fleeing Mideast chaos find safe haven in ‘sweet spot’ Malaysia

Snippet: ‘It’s where you go when things are going badly elsewhere,’ an analyst says as global funds turn to the country to weather volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346859/investors-fleeing-mideast-chaos-find-safe-haven-sweet-spot-malaysia

[2026-03-17 18:13 UTC+10:00] [US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists create world’s coldest alloy. It may surprise DARPA

Snippet: Highly efficient alloy could upend reliance on helium-3, create a portable cooling source for quantum chips and support space exploration

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346452/chinese-scientists-create-worlds-coldest-alloy-it-may-surprise-darpa

[2026-03-17 18:08 UTC+10:00] [Aston Martin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I was struggling to feel my hands’: Aston Martin’s problems laid bare by Alonso’s woe in China | Giles Richards

Snippet: So severe is the vibration problem caused by the car’s Honda engine that the team principal feared his drivers suffering permanent nerve damage

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/17/aston-martin-fernando-alonso-honda-suzuka-japan-chinese-f1-grand-prix

[2026-03-17 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NephroPlus expands digital care across 43 clinics with mobile app launch

Snippet: AS digital health care continues to reshape patient care, Asia’s leading dialysis provider NephroPlus has launched its mobile application in the Philippines to help NephroPlus patients to seamlessly manage their treatment journey through a fully integrated digital platform.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/tmt-newswire/nephroplus-expands-digital-care-across-43-clinics-with-mobile-app-launch/2301427

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala reunites with Fil-Am Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of her Miami Open return, tennis rising star Alex Eala reunited with another Filipino sports icon, Fil-American Erik Spoelstra, the head coach of the Miami Heat.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/sports/alex-eala-reunites-with-fil-am-miami-heat-coach-erik-spoelstra/2301408

[2026-03-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BTS say they're 'just country kids' ahead of comeback mega-gig

Snippet: SEOUL — K-pop megastars BTS still see themselves as "country kids from South Korea," according to a trailer for a new documentary released Tuesday ahead of their huge comeback concert this weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/entertainment-lifestyle/bts-say-theyre-just-country-kids-ahead-of-comeback-mega-gig/2301409

[2026-03-17 17:34 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Airline warns against customer service scam targeting travellers on social media

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/air-asia-scam-warning-airline-warns-against-customer-service-scam-targeting-travellers-on-social-media/e0bc63b6-bf1b-4157-97f2-6f4c6e399945

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

Source: AP News

Title: South Africa wins the toss, fields in the 2nd cricket T20 against New Zealand

Snippet: New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket final match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/new-zealand-south-africa-second-t20-e03a0c4e36bb6625a7cb7744b9b865ac

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

Source: Asia Times

Title: How China’s analysts view the US-Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/how-chinas-analysts-view-the-us-iran-war/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian man charged with molesting flight attendant on Singapore Airlines plane

Snippet: Akash Tiwari followed the victim multiple times and returned to his seat only after she reported the matter to her supervisor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346855/indian-man-charged-molesting-flight-attendant-singapore-airlines-plane

[2026-03-17 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Can South Korea afford to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz?

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/10696325

[2026-03-17 17:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China link roils Korea Zinc control battle

Snippet: CIC’s stake in MBK fund draws scrutiny as Korea Zinc pushes US-aligned supply chains

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696322

[2026-03-17 17:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai showcases hydrogen value chain at Tokyo expo

Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it will showcase its hydrogen technologies across the full value chain at the H2&FC Expo in Tokyo, as it steps up efforts to position itself as a global hydrogen solutions provider.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696305

[2026-03-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [Jin Zhijun] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets hydrogen push as Strait of Hormuz crisis jolts energy markets

Snippet: New initiative comes as Beijing's latest five-year plan doubles down on renewables and energy security amid global instability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346850/china-targets-hydrogen-push-strait-hormuz-crisis-jolts-energy-markets

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Recharge Power Enters Japan's Electricity Trading Market, Strengthening Its International Presence

Snippet: TAIPEI, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recharge Power Co., Ltd., the system-level energy storage subsidiary of J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (TWSE:6869), announced a new milestone in its international expansion following the award of a large-scale solar-plus-storage EPC project in Taiwan. Five energy storage sites (each 2 MW / 8 MWh) operated by Recharge Power across the Tohoku, Chubu, and Kyushu power service areas in Japan have been progressively connected to the grid, with two sites completing performance testing and

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696299