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

Source: Rappler

Title: House begins plenary deliberations on anti-dynasty bill

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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

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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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan singer ignites debate by showing popular ‘vacuum belly’ technique to lose weight

Snippet: Onstage protruding ribs routine provokes roars of appreciation from audience; doctors warn it could damage people’s health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3346329/taiwan-singer-ignites-debate-showing-popular-vacuum-belly-technique-lose-weight

[2026-03-17 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bugna, Belacas outclass field in PPS Jubahib netfest

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna marked her return to the PPS-PEPP junior circuit in smashing fashion, sweeping two singles titles and capturing the doubles crown in the Gov. Edwin Jubahib National Juniors Tennis Championships at the DavNor Sports Tourism Complex in Tagum City, Davao del Norte over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/sports/bugna-belacas-outclass-field-in-pps-jubahib-netfest/2301388

[2026-03-17 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Women in Sports Awards to honor top Filipina athletes

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE red carpet will be rolled out for the third staging of the Women in Sports Awards on Friday at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/sports/women-in-sports-awards-to-honor-top-filipina-athletes/2301387

[2026-03-17 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Langkawi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia tackles religious, racial tensions as 2 charged over provocative posts

Snippet: Police also pursue another suspect, who is believed to have fled to Thailand, amid rising inflammatory rhetoric and temple disputes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3346845/malaysia-tackles-religious-racial-tensions-2-charged-over-provocative-posts

[2026-03-17 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Poyos, Ybañez lead UAAP Season 88 MVP race

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After the first round, UST Golden Tigresses' Angge Poyos and UST Golden Spikers' Josh Ybañez emerged as frontrunners for the MVP award in the women's and men's divisions, respectively, of the UAAP Season 88 volleyball tournaments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/sports/poyos-ybaez-lead-uaap-season-88-mvp-race/2301385

[2026-03-17 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: RBA hikes cash rate for second straight month; Trump seeks to delay China summit amid Iran war; and the 6.30pm rule

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Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/17/afternoon-update-tuesday-ntwnfb

[2026-03-17 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinsegae joins US AI push with new data center deal

Snippet: Partners with Nvidia-backed firm to build Korea’s largest AI data center under US export program

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696267

[2026-03-17 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea develops humanoid robots: report

Snippet: North Korea has developed humanoid robots for public and educational use, a Japan-based pro-North Korean outlet reported Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696259

[2026-03-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling bloc forges compromise on prosecution reform bill, bridging internal rifts

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/10696255

[2026-03-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Suspected wartime mortar round detonated safely at Hong Kong construction site

Snippet: No evacations needed as bomb disposal officers complete operation at site in Kwu Tung North on Tuesday morning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346842/suspected-wartime-mortar-round-detonated-safely-hong-kong-construction-site

[2026-03-17 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Explore More of Japan: Expanded JR EAST PASS Opens Access to the Underexplored Tohoku Region

Snippet: New rail pass expands coverage across eastern Japan, making it easier for international travelers to explore Tohoku's seasonal landscapes, festivals, and cultural destinations.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696241

[2026-03-17 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan

Snippet: After living in Tokyo for over a year, Karin Nordin noticed something peculiar. The hot spring towns of Kusatsu and Zao — normally packed with Chinese tourists — had thinned.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/japan-tourism-visits-from-china-down-60percent-in-january-2026.html

[2026-03-17 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata says he's stepping down

Snippet: Japan’s manager Hirokazu Ibata walks from the dugout before a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-world-baseball-classic-ibata-386a678b10262d00dbb5c42caee5daac

[2026-03-17 16:10 UTC+10:00] [Newsbreak] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Fare hikes: How much jeepneys, buses, and ride-hailing cars now cost

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/fare-increase-jeepneys-buses-ride-hailing-philippines-march-19-2026/

[2026-03-17 16:04 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japanese crane no longer considered 'threatened' as population recovers

Snippet: The Environment Ministry removed the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, from its list of threatened species on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/17/japan/society/japanese-crane-threatened-species-list-removal/

[2026-03-17 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Rosheen Kaul’s aloo tikki buns leave other vegie burgers in the dust

Snippet: If every vegie burger tasted this good, the world would be a lot hungrier for them. Aloo tikki are the crispy, spiced potato patties found all over South Asia – think hash brown, but a million times more delicious. They are traditionally eaten as a snack or tucked into a pav (soft bun) with punchy raw onion, crunchy toppings and a riot of flavourful chutneys.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/rosheen-kaul-s-aloo-tikki-buns-leave-other-vegie-burgers-in-the-dust-20260309-p5o8vw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global Aesthetic Trends Evolve Toward 'Anti-Sagging': The Expansion of the Structural Skin Laxity Improvement and Liquid Type PCL Collagen Stimulator Market

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global medical aesthetics market is rapidly shifting toward an "Anti-Sagging" paradigm, focusing on improving the fundamental causes of skin laxity. While traditional aesthetic approaches primarily addressed external signs of aging—such as wrinkle reduction and volume correction—the Anti-Sagging trend focuses on the structural causes of aging: the decrease of collagen within the dermal layer and the weakening of the skin's support structure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696204

[2026-03-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed, US futures slip as oil stays at $100

Snippet: A person walks near a stock price monitor showing Nikkei index at a security company Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-iran-trump-c206d3ca9d54f9cb2c0548eb6bb639d0

[2026-03-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI soulmate? KAIST builds hyper-personalized AI chip

Snippet: Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed a semiconductor accelerator designed to run highly personalized artificial intelligence models directly on devices, a step that could expand AI services without relying on cloud computing.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696201

[2026-03-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fate of US-Malaysia trade pact rests on Washington’s next move

Snippet: The US$240 billion deal isn’t ‘null and void’ yet, says the trade minister, as Malaysia waits for Washington to submit updated terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346834/fate-us-malaysia-trade-pact-rests-washingtons-next-move

[2026-03-17 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia Society Philippines to host Women’s Month forum on diplomacy, business leadership

Snippet: IN celebration of Women’s Month, Asia Society Philippines (ASPH) will host a panel discussion, titled “Women Bridging Diplomacy and Business Leadership: Shaping Economic Partnerships in a Changing Global Landscape” at Avenue Bar, Manila House, BGC, Taguig on March 19, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/tmt-newswire/asia-society-philippines-to-host-womens-month-forum-on-diplomacy-business-leadership/2301470

[2026-03-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: MILF halts engagement with gov’t, calls for ‘full-fledged’ panel chair

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/milf-demands-government-peace-panel-chair/

[2026-03-17 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EU sanctions Chinese, Iranian companies for cyber attacks

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/european-union-sanctions-china-iran-companies-cyber-attacks/

[2026-03-17 15:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Born in Korea, Play for the World': BTS wrap lights up Seoul

Snippet: Kyobo Life Insurance has transformed its headquarters in central Seoul into a vibrant celebration of K-pop, unveiling a giant building wrap in collaboration with BigHit Music to deliver a message of hope and global ambition — just days before BTS’ highly anticipated comeback concert in the same area.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696175

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha takes stake in KAI amid space push

Snippet: Hanwha Group has acquired a 4.99 percent stake in Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea’s sole aircraft original equipment manufacturer, strengthening cooperation with the aerospace firm despite ongoing competition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696169

[2026-03-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese scientists] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Chile wrap up Atacama Trench mission as US pressure mounts

Snippet: Scientists on Chinese research ship aimed to uncover mysteries of the trench in ‘most ambitious’ deep-sea expedition in the eastern Pacific

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346781/china-and-chile-wrap-atacama-trench-mission-us-pressure-mounts

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia weighs response to price pressures from Middle East war

Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia — Price pressures fuelled by the Middle East war may push Indonesia's government to reconsider its dogged defence of energy subsidies and a costly meals scheme close to the heart of President Prabowo Subianto, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/world/asia-oceania/indonesia-weighs-response-to-price-pressures-from-middle-east-war/2301372

[2026-03-17 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Countries face energy triage as the Iran war escalates

Snippet: Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-wars-energy-asia-gas-oil-f22739369eb36ccaf87543459cfed320

[2026-03-17 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda and Gangwon State Join Hands to Elevate Gangwon into a Premier Global Travel Destination

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and South Korea's Gangwon State have launched a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Gangwon into a leading international travel destination.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696159

[2026-03-17 14:47 UTC+10:00] [Ken Kato] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan to raise residency fees by up to 2,900% despite deepening labour crisis

Snippet: Critics say the fee rise is designed to keep ‘poor’ foreigners out, as Japan bets on AI and robots to plug its growing staffing shortfall

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346825/japan-raise-residency-fees-2900-despite-deepening-labour-crisis