[2026-03-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Southeast Asia’s small firms could bear the brunt of the latest oil shock

Snippet: Observers say SMEs are typically more vulnerable as they have less capital to absorb sudden increases in operating costs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346282/why-southeast-asias-small-firms-could-bear-brunt-latest-oil-shock

[2026-03-12 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Holistic Localization Lifts Guest Spend for Nearly 98% of Indian Hotels, Agoda Survey Finds

Snippet: Insights from Agoda's latest report show deeper, integrated localization is linked to stronger commercial outcomes as hotels in India adapt to rising intra-Asia demand

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692635

[2026-03-12 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lakers’ Luka Doncic looks calm outside Manhattan Beach bachelor pad amid drama with ex-fiancée

Snippet: The breeze from the Pacific Ocean drifted into the sun-drenched Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Lakers superstar Luka Doncic on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/sports/lakers-luka-doncic-looks-calm-outside-of-manhattan-beach-bachelor-pad-amid-drama/

[2026-03-12 12:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Queensland man allegedly tried to sneak wanted NSW men into Indonesia via aircraft

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-man-charged-over-alleged-people-smuggling-black-flight-to-indonesia/19c0f30d-6947-4a34-9445-8acf870a6a5a

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meta disables 150,000 accounts in global sting on Southeast Asian scam centres

Snippet: Meta has also launched protective tools such as Facebook and WhatsApp alerts for suspicious friend requests and activities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346280/meta-disables-150000-accounts-global-sting-southeast-asian-scam-centres

[2026-03-12 12:01 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cyber confession room’ where China youth share struggles like financial problems gains traction

Snippet: Young people shun sharing feelings, fears with family or friends, turn to virtual spaces, which experts warn could erode real human contact

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346064/cyber-confession-room-where-china-youth-share-struggles-financial-problems-gains-traction

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Beijing stepping up island building in South China Sea after 10-year pause?

Snippet: Satellite images suggest that extensive work is taking place at Antelope Reef, which is also claimed by Vietnam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346257/beijing-stepping-island-building-south-china-sea-after-10-year-pause

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tree kills rider in Muntinlupa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle rider died after a large tree along the national road in Putatan village, Muntinlupa City fell, hitting several vehicles and disrupting traffic near the city hall late Wednesday night.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/national/tree-kills-rider-in-muntinlupa/2298381

[2026-03-12 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Surigao del Sur

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the province of Surigao del Sur on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/magnitude-50-earthquake-rocks-surigao-del-sur/2298378

[2026-03-12 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Weak’ amihan continues to prevail over Luzon, Visayas

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The northeast monsoon or amihan prevails in Luzon including Metro Manila and the Visayas but the cool and dry winds it brings were no longer that strong, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/weak-amihan-continues-to-prevail-over-luzon-visayas/2298387

[2026-03-12 11:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law?

Snippet: Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress set to be passed at the closing session of 14th National People’s Congress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3346246/how-will-hong-kong-follow-mainland-chinas-ethnic-unity-promotion-law

[2026-03-12 11:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National Assembly set to vote on bill on US investment pledges

Snippet: The National Assembly is set to hold a plenary session Thursday to vote on a special bill on South Korea's $350 billion investment pledge to the United States under a trade deal between the two nations after rival parties reached a bipartisan agreement earlier this week.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692479

[2026-03-12 11:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim, daughter test pistols together at munitions factory

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a factory for light, portable munitions, where he and his teenage daughter tested pistols together, according to state media Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692470

[2026-03-12 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Don’t buy the ‘green China’ hype — here’s Beijing’s REAL energy agenda

Snippet: Many in the West gaze in awe at China’s apparent dominance in green energy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/opinion/dont-buy-green-china-hype-heres-beijings-real-energy-agenda/

[2026-03-12 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: EBANX announces HQ in Singapore and forecasts a 30% growth for APAC merchants in 2026

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets, will inaugurate an Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Singapore on March 24. The HQ will further strengthen EBANX's presence in the APAC region, where the company has been partnering with leading e-commerce merchants to support their expansion into emerging markets since its founding in 2012.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692457

[2026-03-12 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: El gobierno de Trump inicia nuevo proceso para reemplazar aranceles anulados por la Corte Suprema

Snippet: Un trabajador levanta una viga de aluminio en la planta de The Luxury Pergola, una empresa que fabrica pérgolas de aluminio, el viernes 20 de febrero de 2026, en Noblesville, Indiana. (AP Foto/Obed Lamy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-aranceles-china-ue-8883dbc7ae62158a181b71f5ab96f5ef

[2026-03-12 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China is expected to approve a law promoting 'ethnic unity'

Snippet: Ethnic minority delegates wave as they leave after the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-ethnic-minority-assimilation-law-45db00f1d9e301f8704a0c0c057ca994

[2026-03-12 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] South Korea takes pride in its people: survey

Snippet: South Korea takes pride in its people: survey

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692433

[2026-03-12 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US launches Section 301 trade investigation into S. Korea, China, Japan, 13 other economies: USTR

Snippet: US President Donald Trump's administration opened a trade inquiry into South Korea, China, Japan and 13 other economies to uncover "unfair" trade practices related to "structural" excess capacity and production, a move that might result in tariffs, the US Trade Representative said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692432

[2026-03-12 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Snippet: Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Turkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have condemned Israel’s continued closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for the 12th consecutive day.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/12/eight-arab-islamic-countries-condemn-israeli-closure-of-al-aqsa-mosque

[2026-03-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Assembly of Experts] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Iran and North Korea are ‘highly likely’ to revive missile and nuclear cooperation

Snippet: North Korea has long been suspected of supplying missile technology to Iran and providing technical help on uranium enrichment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3346232/why-iran-and-north-korea-are-highly-likely-revive-missile-and-nuclear-cooperation

[2026-03-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: As the Matildas face North Korea, Kerr memories and the 2027 World Cup are on the line

Snippet: The Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign hangs on a critical quarter-final match against North Korea in Perth on Friday. Source: AAP / Matthew Starling / SPP

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/knockout-match-matildas-to-face-north-korea-in-perth-after-halftime-protest/iirxchhr7

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos back in PH after working visit to US

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to Manila late Wednesday night from what he described as a "very productive" working visit to the United States. The plane carrying Marcos, first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the rest of the Philippine delegation landed at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City at 11:29 p.m.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/marcos-back-in-ph-after-working-visit-to-us/2298377

[2026-03-12 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US launches trade probe into China and EU in bid to revive Trump tariffs

Snippet: The Section 301 investigations could lead to another set of import taxes to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3346279/us-launches-trade-probe-china-and-eu-bid-revive-trump-tariffs

[2026-03-12 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tests new pistols with teenage daughter

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter fired pistols during an inspection of a light munitions factory, state media photos showed on Thursday, as he pushes to modernize conventional forces after years of focus on nuclear weapons.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-jong-un-ju-ae-pistol-057166b2f5a896e5c83bcc49e5a6079f

[2026-03-12 10:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as Iran war continues to fuel oil volatility

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Thursday as investors grappled with volatile oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East, even after the U.S. and its allies announced an unprecedented emergency release of crude reserves to calm energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/12/asia-pacific-markets-today-nikkei-225-hang-seng-index-kospi.html

[2026-03-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [corporate earnings] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms with success in go-global efforts poised to reap profit rewards

Snippet: High commodity prices also a factor as mainland-listed firms set to continue outperforming Hong Kong peers battered by ‘involution’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346207/chinese-firms-success-go-global-efforts-poised-reap-profit-rewards

[2026-03-12 10:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PUV subsidy program: What operators and drivers need to know

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-puv-subsidy-program-operators-drivers-jeepney-tricycle-march-2026/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Trump administration kicks off new tariff strategy

Snippet: A worker lifts an aluminum beam on the factory floor at The Luxury Pergola, a company that manufactures aluminum pergolas, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Noblesville, Ind. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-manufacturing-china-eu-6f4243502a1d8ce6c301f39c083a93e9

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Ex-Antique governor, other officials face graft complaints over P531-M project

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/former-antique-governor-cadiao-officials-graft-complaints-march-2026/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] South Korea takes pride in its people: survey

Snippet: A global survey of 30,000 people across 25 countries by the Pew Research Center found that sources of national pride vary widely, reflecting cultural values and political systems.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692266

[2026-03-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China turbocharged its industrial policy – and remade the global economy

Snippet: China’s tighter embrace of industrial policy in recent years has transformed its economy – and other countries are following suit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346238/pivot-how-china-turbocharged-its-industrial-policy-and-remade-global-economy

[2026-03-12 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Gillian Aeria

Snippet: Gillian is a digital journalist for the Asia Pacific Newsroom in Melbourne. Before that she was a news reporter for ABC Wimmera and ABC North & West SA covering regional, rural, and outback communities. She files for online, audio, and video platforms.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/gillian-aeria/13313700

[2026-03-12 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More abundance, less prosperity: why 2 Chinas are emerging

Snippet: China’s 15th five-year plan doubles down on investing in technology at the expense of household wealth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346108/more-abundance-less-prosperity-why-2-chinas-are-emerging

[2026-03-12 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Under no circumstances': Iran in doubt to play FIFA World Cup

Snippet: Iran's place in the men's FIFA World Cup is in doubt following US strikes on the country. (Reuters: West Asia News Agency/Majid Asgaripour)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/iran-in-doubt-fifa-world-cup-following-us-air-strikes/106444404

[2026-03-12 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump administration launches Section 301 trade probes into Mexico, China, EU, others

Snippet: The Trump administration on Wednesday announced new trade investigations of China, Mexico, the European Union and more than a dozen other countries, with the goal of replacing President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, which were recently ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/trump-trade-investigations-ieepa-tariffs.html

[2026-03-12 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Colorado at Seattle — NBC

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/or-state-wire-idaho-oregon-wa-state-wire-data-skrive-65d1dceda91e57e9a1dc0b8f0dbcbe70

[2026-03-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China condemns targeting civilians, says ‘does not agree’ with attacks on Gulf region - DailyNews

Snippet: China on Wednesday condemned “non-discriminatory” attacks against civilians and expressed disapproval of strikes targeting the Gulf region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/12/local/965642/china-condemns-targeting-civilians-says-does-not-agree-with-attacks-on-gulf-region/

[2026-03-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka crush Myanmar 3–0 in ITF U-14 Tennis Qualifier - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka made a powerful start to the 2026 Asia–Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event of the ITF World Junior Tennis Under-14 Competition in Vietnam, recording a strong 3–0 victory over Myanmar in their opening tie yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/12/sports/965704/sri-lanka-crush-myanmar-3-0-in-itf-u-14-tennis-qualifier/

[2026-03-12 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Is the Iran war the Biblical end times?

Snippet: By Charlotte Dubenskij, an award-nominated journalist who has covered Yellow Vest protests in France, conflicts in Syria and the Philippines, and is now based in Israel for RT

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/634537-iran-war-end-of-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-12 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Is the Iran war the Biblical end times?

Snippet: By Charlotte Dubenskij, an award-nominated journalist who has covered Yellow Vest protests in France, conflicts in Syria and the Philippines, and is now based in Israel for RT

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/634537-iran-war-end-of-days/

[2026-03-12 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Minister visits International Rice Research Institute - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, yesterday (11), and held a bilateral discussion with IRRI Director General Yvonne Pinto focusing on strengthening cooperation in the field of rice research and sustainable agricultural development.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/12/local/965462/prime-minister-visits-international-rice-research-institute/

[2026-03-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Golden Hour - DailyNews

Snippet: The accident and emergency healthcare system in Sri Lanka is among the best in South Asia, but it needs further improvement and investment. A crucial Cabinet decision was made on this subject last week. Since emergency hospitalisations due to home/work accidents and trauma, road accidents, and severe cardiac and paralytic conditions are increasing, the necessity of establishing the existing emergency health services under a combined and standard structure to respond to these situations has been identified.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/12/editorial/965510/the-golden-hour/

[2026-03-12 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Top photos of the day by The Associated Press

Snippet: Wang Chenyang, of China, crosses the finish line in the cross country skiing men’s 10Km interval start classic standing final at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Tesero, Italy, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/associated-press-top-photos-march-11-2026-67e9955dc51caaefbcc494d4c5000490

[2026-03-12 04:14 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meta disables over 150,000 accounts in crackdown on south-east Asian scam networks

Snippet: Company also launches tools to spot scammers as Thai police arrest 21 people

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/11/meta-south-east-asia-criminal-scam-centers

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordThursday, 12 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-12

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuThursday, 12 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-12

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordThursday, 12 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-12

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchThursday, 12 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-12

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers there by the end of April

Snippet: PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia hopes to shut down all of the country’s notorious online scam centers by the end of next month, the head of the Southeast Asian nation's effort to combat the cybercrime said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/world/cambodia-aims-to-shut-down-all-online-scam-centers-there-by-the-end-of-april/2298160