[2026-03-15 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New Zealand wins the toss, bats in the 1st T20 against South Africa

Snippet: MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has won the toss Sunday and chosen to bat in the first of five Twenty20 internationals against South Africa, beginning only a week after New Zealand’s loss to India in the T20 World Cup final.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/new-zealand-south-africa-twenty20-36a62c2d2f40327ea1d7b8e10d4ecf7d

[2026-03-15 17:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul under pressure as Trump urges major economies to send ships to Hormuz Strait

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694546

[2026-03-15 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Over half of workers report abuse by principal contractors: survey

Snippet: More than half of workers in South Korea said they have experienced or witnessed abusive practices by principal contractors, a recent survey showed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694537

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong boss hopes Asian Games nod helps usher in professional women’s game

Snippet: Ricardo Rambo plotting to deliver performances in Japan that accelerate process of introducing full-time women’s football to the city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346636/hong-kong-boss-hopes-playing-asian-games-helps-usher-professional-womens-game

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Iran war marks a turning point for Gulf-Asia trade

Snippet: The closure of the Middle East’s important straits – Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb – is forcing Gulf and Asian nations to explore other options

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346627/iran-war-exposes-fragility-gulf-asia-supply-chains

[2026-03-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Uzbekistan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond a ‘buffer zone’: how the Iran war is recalibrating Central Asian ties

Snippet: The former Soviet republics are leveraging diplomatic fallout from conflict to assert autonomy and balance major powers, observers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346611/beyond-buffer-zone-how-iran-war-recalibrating-central-asian-ties

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pet shop owner finds dumped cat with touching note and cash from elderly facing surgery

Snippet: Story of kitten in a pet carrier containing clean food bowls left by owner no longer physically able to care for it moves millions online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346210/china-pet-shop-owner-finds-dumped-cat-touching-note-and-cash-elderly-facing-surgery

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Velaris reigns anew, tops PCL Rising Stars U19 Cebu

Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines – Team Velaris reaffirmed its status as one of the country’s rising forces in pickleball, edging Dinkasaurs in a gripping 21-19 showdown to capture the PCL Rising Stars U19 Sectional Tournament title at the Net and Paddle courts here over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/sports/velaris-reigns-anew-tops-pcl-rising-stars-u19-cebu/2300193

[2026-03-15 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Southwoods Invitational kicks off with packed 466-team field

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Southwoods Invitational fires off on Monday with a huge field of 466 teams – 932 players in all – primed for a week-long battle of competitive golf, camaraderie and fun at Manila Southwoods’ Masters and Legends courses in Carmona, Cavite.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/sports/southwoods-invitational-kicks-off-with-packed-466-team-field/2300191

[2026-03-15 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Abreu’s 3-run blast sends Venezuela to its first WBC semifinal in 17 years

Snippet: Venezuela’s Wilyer Abreu runs the bases after he hit a home run during the six inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wilyer-abreu-wbc-venezuela-514ae71a8b06033079cc0df651b60cec

[2026-03-15 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sushui Tech to Launch Its Fuel Cell Cloud Service at World Smart Energy Week 2026, Tokyo

Snippet: TOKYO, March 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sushui Tech, a leading innovator in direct methanol fuel cell technology, announced its participation in Smart Energy Week 2026, taking place from March 17 to 19 at Tokyo Big Sight. At Booth W14-71, the company will unveil its Fuel Cell Cloud Service for global markets along with its 200W stationary DMFC generator DMFC-KH-200R dedicated for edge AI applications and 50W portable DMFC generator for disaster response applications.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694529

[2026-03-15 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Japan signals hesitation on Hormuz escort mission request

Snippet: Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi said the threshold is “extremely high” for Tokyo to send warships to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/japan-signals-hesitation-hormuz-escort-mission-request

[2026-03-15 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shohei Ohtani’s heroics not enough as Venezuela upsets Japan in shocking WBC quarterfinal

Snippet: MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani is only one player.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/sports/shohei-ohtanis-heroics-not-enough-as-venezuela-upsets-japan-in-wbc/

[2026-03-15 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea in early talks with Anthropic on AI cooperation

Snippet: South Korea has held early talks with Anthropic, developer of the Claude AI model, as Seoul looks to broaden its engagement with major global artificial intelligence companies beyond OpenAI, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694518

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Parts of Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan and Cavite to have water interruptions this week due to maintenance works

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila and the provinces of Rizal, Bulacan and Cavite will have water interruptions this week due to maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/news/parts-of-metro-manila-rizal-bulacan-and-cavite-to-have-water-interruptions-this-week-due-to-maintenance-works/2300190

[2026-03-15 16:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee offers government’s first official apology to victims of March 15 Democracy Movement

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/10694507

[2026-03-15 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Piastri starts fifth in China, Norris does not make it to the grid

Snippet: McLaren has been unable to have either car on the starting grid for the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-15/formula-1-live-chinese-grand-prix-oscar-piastri/106444548

[2026-03-15 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bloodline preference tops barriers to Korea ending overseas adoption

Snippet: While the South Korean government aims to end overseas adoption by 2029, a survey by a state research institute suggests the goal may remain difficult unless the country moves beyond its strong attachment to bloodline-based family concepts.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694504

[2026-03-15 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Wilyer Abreu uncorks epic bat flip after putting Venezuela ahead in stunning WBC upset against Japan

Snippet: In a World Baseball Classic already filled with cinematic moments, with epic home run celebrations and moments capturing the magnitude of these games on the international stage, Wilyer Abreu just added another one to the list.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/sports/wilyer-abreu-uncorks-epic-bat-flip-after-giving-venezuela-lead-over-japan/

[2026-03-15 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Adamson survives Olayemi's 35, UP behind Flestado’s 28-point explosion

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Adamson University withstood a 35-point explosion from Olayemi Raheem to edge the University of the Philippines, 25-21, 28-26, 22-25, 25-27, 15-13, and close the first round of the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament on a high note on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/sports/adamson-survives-olayemis-35-up-behind-flestados-28-point-explosion/2300189

[2026-03-15 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semis

Snippet: Venezuela’s Wilyer Abreu celebrates with his teammates after he hit a home run during the six inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-venezuela-score-wbc-ohtani-47327f324e626229388dfce8cf3d4591

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

Source: AP News

Title: China’s state-backed thriller puts spotlight on intelligence agency

Snippet: A cleaner walks past a promotion board for “Scare Out” at a cinema in Beijing, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-spy-movie-intelligence-agency-8135d260b80237a16cb41aba5c8c54a4

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mall shuffle: as EVs exit, who’s filling the ground-floor showrooms?

Snippet: New demand for mall space comes from brands riding fresh trends, including Unitree Robotics, Pop Mart and Lululemon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3346537/china-mall-shuffle-evs-exit-whos-filling-ground-floor-showrooms

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Underwater and unprotected: why Asean and the EU must secure subsea lifelines

Snippet: With global data at risk from hybrid threats, Southeast Asia and Europe need to look past declarations to secure our shared data arteries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3346525/underwater-and-unprotected-why-asean-and-eu-must-secure-subsea-lifelines

[2026-03-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Time Trowel] Philippine kitchens already global when Magellan arrived

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/time-trowel-philippines-kitchens-global-when-magellan-arrived/

[2026-03-15 14:30 UTC+10:00] [journalism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Future of journalism should be defined by humans standing behind facts

Snippet: Readers discuss the future of journalism, the success of the LIV Golf tournament, and Cathay Pacific’s results

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3346484/future-journalism-should-be-defined-humans-standing-behind-facts

[2026-03-15 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Grab, Move It roll out fuel discount, incentives for drivers amid soaring pump prices

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ride-hailing and motorcycle taxi platforms Grab Philippines and Move It announced the rollout of a financial support package for their driver-partners as soaring fuel prices threaten the livelihood of transport workers who depend on the platforms for daily income.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/news/grab-move-it-roll-out-fuel-discount-incentives-for-drivers-amid-soaring-pump-prices/2300187

[2026-03-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan hotels keep luring Hong Kong families, global investors despite geopolitical strains

Snippet: Record tourism, limited supply and a weak yen lift returns as institutional capital pours into the hospitality sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3346535/japan-hotels-keep-luring-hong-kong-families-global-investors-despite-geopolitical-strains

[2026-03-15 13:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea evacuates 204 nationals from Middle East on military aircraft

Snippet: South Korea is evacuating more than 200 of its nationals from parts of the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions, with a military transport aircraft carrying the group currently en route to Korea, the Foreign Ministry said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694446

[2026-03-15 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Russia and China providing ‘military cooperation’ to Iran, foreign minister admits

Snippet: China has been helping Iran in its war against the US and Israel, Iran’s foreign minister admitted Saturday — days after confirming his country has also been aided by Russia.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/world-news/russia-and-china-providing-military-cooperation-to-iran-foreign-minister-claims/

[2026-03-15 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Thai market share] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Inside the coconut cartel: how Chinese money squeezes Thai farmers

Snippet: With Chinese investors seizing the supply chain, Thai coconuts now fetch less than a piece of chewing gum, wiping out profits for growers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346531/inside-coconut-cartel-how-chinese-money-squeezes-thai-farmers

[2026-03-15 13:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SNU, KAIST drop in Nature Index rankings as China leads global research

Snippet: South Korea’s top universities slipped in the Nature Index, a global ranking that tracks research published in leading science journals, as Chinese institutions tightened their grip on the list.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694436

[2026-03-15 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ohtani, Acuña combine for first WBC game with two leadoff home runs

Snippet: Japan’s Shohei Ohtani hits a single home run during the first inning against Venezuela of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ohtani-acuna-leadoff-homers-e8c4e245957f347bbb1a6a36f5a65d3a

[2026-03-15 13:02 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: North Korea fires missiles in show of force amid U.S. drills

Snippet: North Korea fired more than 10 ballistic missiles toward the waters off its eastern coast, days after testing cruise missiles from a new warship and adding to global geopolitical risks that were already mounting after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/15/asia-pacific/politics/north-korea-missiles-us-drills/

[2026-03-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s Type-12 missile deployment may complicate China’s regional strategy

Snippet: Analysts say it could be interpreted as crossing a ‘strategic threshold’ and reinforce Beijing’s suspicions about Tokyo’s Taiwan intentions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3346610/why-japans-type-12-missile-deployment-may-complicate-chinas-regional-strategy

[2026-03-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Fantawild] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese bubble tea chain Mixue straps in for theme park project

Snippet: World’s largest food-service chain is looking to monetise its Snow King mascot and give a boost to hometown economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346502/chinese-bubble-tea-chain-mixue-straps-theme-park-project

[2026-03-15 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan's Seiya Suzuki leaves WBC quarterfinal after appearing to hurt leg on slide

Snippet: MIAMI (AP) — Japan’s Seiya Suzuki left Saturday night’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela after appearing to hurt his left leg while he was caught stealing in the first inning.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/seiya-suzuki-injury-japan-09edafe9c33565e2ce5bbbaca61d902d

[2026-03-15 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Biazon summons Maynilad executives anew over water interruptions in Muntinlupa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon has again summoned the top officials of Maynilad Water Services Inc. to explain recurring water service interruptions affecting residents in the city.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/news/biazon-summons-maynilad-executives-anew-over-water-interruptions-in-muntinlupa/2300183

[2026-03-15 12:44 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Romeo Acop’s son Philip wins special election for House seat in Antipolo

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/philip-acop-wins-special-congressional-elections-antipolo-2nd-district/

[2026-03-15 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Romeo Acop

Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/p67677876-romeo-macusi-acop/

[2026-03-15 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Use of local gas to stabilize price of electricity - group

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Petroleum Association of the Philippines (PAP) urged power generation companies to maximize the use of domestic natural gas to help stabilize electricity prices, saying the country still has untapped indigenous capacity that could reduce dependence on costly fuel imports.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/news/use-of-local-gas-to-stabilize-price-of-electricity-group/2300180

[2026-03-15 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: North Korean leader observes test of rocket launch systems

Snippet: In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center right, and his daughter, center left, attend a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems, at an undisclosed place in North Korea Saturday, March 14, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-daughter-missile-launches-d822ed5740333e255a7a562cf43f9e97

[2026-03-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘AI may know me better’: why Hongkongers turn to chatbots for mental health help

Snippet: Survey reveals growing trend of residents seeking help from AI to deal with emotional stress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346592/ai-may-know-me-better-why-hongkongers-turn-chatbots-mental-health-help

[2026-03-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cyber heartbreak’ wave sweeps China social media as users grieve ‘loss’ of AI partners after updates

Snippet: As tech industry switches from emotional companionship to more calculating interactions, ‘grieving’ netizens pen eulogies for AI partners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346230/cyber-heartbreak-wave-sweeps-china-social-media-users-grieve-loss-ai-partners-after-updates

[2026-03-15 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Polls open in Vietnam legislative election

Snippet: HANOI, Vietnam — Polling stations opened in Vietnam, AFP journalists saw Sunday, as voters began casting their ballots for members of the National Assembly of the one-party state.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/world/asia-oceania/polls-open-in-vietnam-legislative-election/2300174

[2026-03-15 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea conducted a test of its "state of the art", nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), state media reported Sunday, a day after Seoul identified the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/world/americas-emea/north-korea-conducts-test-of-nuclear-capable-multiple-rocket-launchers/2300164

[2026-03-15 11:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea says conducted firepower strike drill with 600 mm ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers

Snippet: North Korea conducted a firepower strike drill involving 600-millimeter ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers, attended by leader Kim Jong-un, state media reported Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694372

[2026-03-15 11:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump calls on S, Korea, China, Japan, others to send ships to keep Hormuz Strait open

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Saturday that "hopefully" South Korea and other countries, affected by Iran's attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz, will send ships to keep the crucial oil shipping route "open and safe," amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping along the waterway.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694367

[2026-03-15 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cool, dry winds due to ‘amihan’ likely in most parts of PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The state-run weather agency said on Sunday that the northeast monsoon or ‘amihan’ would continue to prevail at least over the next two to three days in most parts of the archipelago.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/news/cool-dry-winds-due-to-amihan-likely-in-most-parts-of-ph/2300162

[2026-03-15 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philip Acop wins in Antipolo’s 2nd District special election

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Philip “Dok Bong” Acop was proclaimed the winning candidate in the special election for the Second Legislative District of Antipolo City on Sunday, a day after the polls were held.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/news/philip-acop-wins-in-antipolos-2nd-district-special-election/2300171