[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

[2026-03-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea on guard against possible ‘terror’ acts at BTS concert

Snippet: Over 8,000 officials will be deployed at Saturday’s event in Seoul amid heightened scrutiny over crowd safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3346828/south-korea-guard-against-possible-terror-acts-bts-concert

[2026-03-17 14:27 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Trump seeks to delay summit with China’s Xi amid Iran war; US embassy in Baghdad reportedly targeted in air attack

Snippet: Trump says US requested delay of ‘a month or so’ while key official insists move is not to pressure Beijing to help unblock strait of Hormuz; Iraqi officials says drones and rockets attacked embassy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/17/iran-war-live-updates-news-israel-trump-strikes-us-embassy-baghdad-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-latest

[2026-03-17 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ArenaPlus reinforces support for golf community through Golden Tee Tournament

Snippet: ARENAPLUS, the #1 Pagcor-licensed online sportsbook in the country, reinforced its commitment to supporting the Philippines sports, this time through the golf community, with its sponsorship of the 54th Golden Tee Tournament held at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Makati City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/tmt-newswire/arenaplus-reinforces-support-for-golf-community-through-golden-tee-tournament/2301376

[2026-03-17 14:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: E’last to showcase single in Japan before Asia tour

Snippet: Boy group E’last will meet its fans in Japan on March 28-29, agency E Entertainment announced Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696149

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As shipping risks mount, Xi pushes international port alliance – why now?

Snippet: A speech last year highlights Beijing’s focus on maritime rights – a concern analysts say will only intensify as threats to global shipping increase

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346753/xi-pushes-belt-and-road-initiative-port-alliance-amid-iran-war-panama-canal-dispute

[2026-03-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nearly 1 in 5 Korean science Ph.D.s plan to leave Korea

Snippet: Nearly 1 in 5 newly minted Ph.D.s in natural sciences in South Korea say they are planning to move abroad, raising concerns about a potential outflow of highly trained researchers from key science and technology fields.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696142

[2026-03-17 13:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Inside Harim’s First Kitchen: A bet on premium home meals

Snippet: Korea's poultry leader looks beyond chicken to expand into global food market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696131

[2026-03-17 13:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Military launches probe after child hit by suspected stray bullet in playground

Snippet: South Korea’s Army has suspended rifle shooting drills to conduct safety checks across all units, after an elementary school girl was injured at a playground in Daegu on Monday by what is believed to be a stray bullet.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696128

[2026-03-17 13:38 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Takaichi says she ‘respects’ panel proposals regarding imperial succession

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she "respects" proposals made by the government's expert panel to ensure a sufficient number of imperial family members.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/17/japan/takaichi-panel-imperial-succession/

[2026-03-17 13:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump asks China to delay Xi summit as Iran war rages

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Monday he had asked China to delay his summit with Xi Jinping by around a month while he deals with the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696085

[2026-03-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China warns Trump's latest tariff moves could damage trade ties

Snippet: PARIS (AP) — China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves could harm the countries’ trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696029

[2026-03-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil up again in Asian trade, with focus on Iran war

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil climbed again in Asia on Tuesday after prices retreated a day earlier, with investors remaining focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/business/oil-up-again-in-asian-trade-with-focus-on-iran-war/2301341

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korea warns of 'worst-case scenario' on energy

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that the worst-case energy scenario must be considered if the Middle East conflict continues, calling for diplomatic efforts to secure stable alternative energy sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-korea-warns-worst-case-scenario-energy

[2026-03-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinsegae launches probe, apologizes for employee intercepting NCT Jaemin’s fan gift vouchers

Snippet: South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Group has launched an internal investigation after one of its employees at an E-Mart store was found to have intercepted gift vouchers that a K-pop idol had sent to his fans.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695980

[2026-03-17 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks advance as oil steadies and Wall Street rally fuels confidence

Snippet: Hang Seng Index climbs for a second day amid easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346816/hong-kong-stocks-advance-oil-steadies-and-wall-street-rally-fuels-confidence

[2026-03-17 12:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘India is an experience,' embassy showcases tourism diversity in Seoul

Snippet: The Embassy of India in Seoul showcased the diversity of India’s tourism offerings and recent infrastructural developments during a roadshow held in Seoul on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695972

[2026-03-17 12:48 UTC+10:00] [The Star] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian man allegedly chokes, threatens wife with knife over fried chicken craving

Snippet: Police said the suspect also insulted the woman and told her to cook it herself

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346814/malaysian-man-allegedly-chokes-threatens-wife-knife-over-fried-chicken-craving

[2026-03-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: South Korea’s Lee calls for safety, readiness against ‘terror’ acts at BTS concert

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-lee-call-safety-readiness-terror-acts-bts-concert-march-2026/

[2026-03-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan identifies 1,500 new missile shelters as fears grow over worsening East Asia security

Snippet: Underground car parks and subways are being repurposed as Tokyo warns of the most severe security threat since the second world war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3346776/japan-identifies-1500-new-missile-shelters-fears-grow-over-worsening-east-asia-security

[2026-03-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [white paper] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How national security and ‘one country, two systems’ go hand in hand

Snippet: Beijing’s latest white paper on Hong Kong clears up misconceptions by chronicling the progress made on protecting national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3346515/how-national-security-and-one-country-two-systems-go-hand-hand

[2026-03-17 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'We haven't seen anything yet': China's plan to kick foreign oil habit

Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/china-unveils-five-year-plan-for-green-energy-renewables/106448728

[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl, 12, uses lai see money to buy shop, pays mum US$440 to run it for her

Snippet: Entrepreneurial youngster juggles schoolwork with mapping out business strategies, dealing with suppliers; online observers tip her for the top

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346377/china-girl-12-uses-lai-see-money-buy-shop-paying-mum-us440-salary-run-it-her

[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Administrative bloat 행정 비대화

Snippet: In an economy being reshaped by algorithms and automation, the most expensive wager a government can make is on permanence. Yet that is precisely what South Korea is doing in 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695372

[2026-03-17 11:59 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Trump seeks to delay meeting with China’s Xi

Snippet: March 17, 2026 11:59 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/trump-seeks-to-delay-meeting-with-chinas-xi/

[2026-03-17 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Will Catley, Raso play? Does China have the Matildas’ measure? What to watch for in semi-final clash

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/will-catley-raso-play-does-china-have-the-matildas-measure-what-to-watch-for-in-semi-final-clash-20260316-p5oaxf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 11:50 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump demand for Beijing’s help with Iran lands flat

Snippet: Beijing: By normal foreign policy metrics, it ought to be seen as a little galling for Washington to demand Beijing’s support to help resolve a Middle East crisis of its own making, let alone one resulting from an attack on China’s friend in the region.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/trump-demand-for-beijing-s-help-with-iran-lands-flat-20260316-p5oayq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 11:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim inspects memorial museum for troops sent to Russia in war with Ukraine

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a memorial museum under construction to commemorate North Korean troops dispatched to support Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said Tuesday, with the museum expected to open as early as next month.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695840

[2026-03-17 11:37 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam warns of April flight reductions as jet fuel shortage fears deepen

Snippet: Hanoi seeks new suppliers as China and Thailand halt exports of jet fuel due to the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346810/vietnam-warns-april-flight-reductions-jet-fuel-shortage-fears-deepen