[2026-03-07 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines, Malaysia strengthen aviation partnership

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Malaysia modernized their aviation framework following two days of bilateral negotiations in Kuala Lumpur, which concluded on March 5, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/news/philippines-malaysia-strengthen-aviation-partnership/2295189

[2026-03-07 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PATA, PIATA and NAITAS convene strategic forum on the future of Philippine tourism

Snippet: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA) and the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) have announced a joint high-level forum designed to navigate the shifting currents of the global travel market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/pata-piata-and-naitas-convene-strategic-forum-on-the-future-of-philippine-tourism/2295414

[2026-03-07 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s push for financial superpower, corruption curbs

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s push for financial superpower, corruption curbsIn this series, the South China Morning Post delves into how Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption have progressed, and what remains to be done. Updated: 07 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bustBeijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/series/3345786/two-sessions-2026-chinas-push-financial-superpower-corruption-curbs

[2026-03-07 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower push

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower pushIn this series, the South China Morning Post delves into how Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption have progressed, and what remains to be done. Updated: 07 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bustBeijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/series/3345786/two-sessions-2026-chinas-zero-corruption-financial-superpower-push

[2026-03-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month

Snippet: The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345739/prime-ministers-singapore-south-korea-attend-months-boao-forum-asia

[2026-03-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: In China's great hall of power, we had questions. So began a delicate dance

Snippet: Delegates during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC). (Reuters: Maxim Shemetov)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/china-does-not-want-politicians-talking-to-reporters/106425346

[2026-03-07 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: En medio de guerra en Irán, EEUU permite a India comprar petróleo ruso por 1 mes

Snippet: FRÁNCFORT (AP) — La decisión del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos de permitir que India compre petróleo ruso durante 30 días representa un impulso para Moscú en el contexto de la guerra con Irán, ya que las exportaciones de petróleo de Rusia ayudan al Kremlin a pagar su propia guerra en Ucrania.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-eeuu-rusia-petroleo-aranceles-851cbfd782748804ac1fb359e4798c57

[2026-03-07 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Johann Chua pockets Pattaya Open crown

Snippet: MANILA,Philippines — Filipino cue artist Johann Chua on Friday night clinched the championship at tha Pattaya Open in Thailand.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/sports/johann-chua-pockets-pattaya-open-crown/2295175

[2026-03-07 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: EJ Obiena bags gold at Istaf Indoor

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena achieved a gold medal finish at the 2026 Istaf Indoor event in Berlin, Germany on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/sports/ej-obiena-bags-gold-at-istaf-indoor/2295174

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ancient China had food delivery services; during Song dynasty, emperors ordered meals via eunuchs

Snippet: Lingering ‘idle men’ who hung about outside restaurants preceded today’s delivery drivers; others had their food sent using sedan chairs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3345290/ancient-china-had-food-delivery-services-during-song-dynasty-emperors-ordered-meals-eunuchs

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipinas eye crucial win against Iran to stay in AFC Women's Asian Cup race

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — For the Filipinas to make it to the playoffs, they need to be one of the two best-ranked third- placed teams in the group stage of the 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) women’s Asian Cup.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/sports/filipinas-eye-crucial-win-against-iran-to-stay-in-afc-womens-asian-cup-race/2295172

[2026-03-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [three red lines] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore developers feel the heat as China’s property woes continue

Snippet: Analysts say Singaporean firms are still likely to bet on China’s massive market, but could now adopt a more selective investment approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3345777/singapore-developers-feel-heat-chinas-property-woes-continue

[2026-03-07 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The obvious signs the Iran war is part of larger contest with Russia and China

Snippet: Critics who call Operation Epic Fury folly or a distraction are missing the point: Iran is just one front in an ongoing, evolving global contest that includes Russia and China.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/opinion/the-obvious-signs-the-iran-war-is-part-of-larger-contest-with-russia-and-china/

[2026-03-07 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bust

Snippet: Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345708/chinas-vision-powerhouse-stock-market-its-slow-and-steady-over-boom-and-bust

[2026-03-07 08:54 UTC+10:00] [China-Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Taiwan ramps up space-defense drive amid Beijing threats

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/taiwan-ramps-up-space-defense-drive-amid-beijing-threats/

[2026-03-07 08:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Muted Iran war stance fits concerned onlooker China’s priorities

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/muted-iran-war-stance-fits-concerned-onlooker-chinas-priorities/

[2026-03-07 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Why India's Narendra Modi chose to back Israel over Iran

Snippet: Why did India's Narendra Modi travel to Israel two days before the US and Israel launched a war on Iran?

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-indias-narendra-modi-chose-back-israel-over-iran

[2026-03-07 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The unorthodox coaching gambit that helped Matildas to greatest triumph

Snippet: An unfancied, injury-hit Matildas won Australia's first major international trophy at the 2010 Asian Cup. (Getty Images: Visual China Group)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/how-the-matildas-won-the-2010-womens-asian-cup/106390122

[2026-03-07 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Washington at Oregon — FS1

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/or-state-wire-idaho-oregon-wa-state-wire-data-skrive-510028d1d15c12cc6d071fec1f2c5e92

[2026-03-07 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Aussie star Sutherland described as cricketer 'everyone dreams to be'

Snippet: Annabel Sutherland claimed 4-46 in India's first innings in Perth. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/cricket-australia-india-day-night-test-annabel-sutherland/106427562

[2026-03-07 07:42 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Indonesia to follow Australia in under-16s social media ban

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/indonesia-will-ban-social-media-for-children-under-16-communication-minister-says/634d7359-f9e6-4b2d-8c63-fc96b56eca55

[2026-03-07 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LI fugitive who fled after deadly 2005 crash smiles as he’s confronted by victim’s tearful family and given up to 10 years

Snippet: The family of a man killed by a reckless driver who fled to India over two decades ago tearfully described how the loss of their father has forever changed their lives.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/us-news/li-fugitive-who-fled-to-india-after-deadly-2005-crash-smiles-in-court-as-hes-confronted-by-victims-tearful-family-and-sentenced-to-up-to-10-years/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: India-Kiwis clash in historic T20 World Cup final - DailyNews

Snippet: India secured their place in the ICC mens T-20 world cup final after edging past England by sevens runs in a thrilling high scoring semi final in Mumbai. This fighting victory puts India on the brink of creating history as they prepare to face New Zealand in the final which will be played on Mach 8 Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, commencing at 7pm.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/sports/962846/india-kiwis-clash-in-historic-t20-world-cup-final/

[2026-03-07 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese Cultural Night at Port City Special Economic Zone - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese Cultural Night, held at the Port City Colombo, was organised by the Culture and Tourism Bureau of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture together with the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and CHEC Port City Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/culture-art/962774/chinese-cultural-night-at-port-city-special-economic-zone/

[2026-03-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Private TV broadcaster falls within RTI law - CA - DailyNews

Snippet: Our Court Correspondent The Court of Appeal has ruled that a private television broadcaster could be treated as a “public authority” under the Right to Information Act, holding that entities performing public functions under Government licences may be subject to the Right to Information Act. The judgement was delivered in an appeal filed by Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, which operates Hiru TV, challenging a determination made by the Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/local/962882/private-tv-broadcaster-falls-within-rti-law-ca/

[2026-03-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India may receive 22 Mn barrels of Russian oil within week - DailyNews

Snippet: Tankers may deliver nearly 22 million barrels of Russian oil to India within the next week, allowing the South Asian country to address its energy problem amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Indian newspaper The Economic Times reported.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/breaking-news/962932/india-may-receive-22-mn-barrels-of-russian-oil-within-week/

[2026-03-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tourists are flooding Japan's famous places. Have they reached their limit?

Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/japan-addressing-overtourism-as-travel-booms/106390090

[2026-03-07 05:27 UTC+10:00] [flares] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia complains to China after encounter between military helicopters

Snippet: Australia says the Chinese aircraft made an ‘unsafe’ manoeuvre, while China called the statement ‘distortions of facts’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3345781/australia-complains-china-after-encounter-between-military-helicopters

[2026-03-07 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Paralympic skier Patrick Halgren honors late twin with stickers around the world

Snippet: Patrick Halgren of the United States competes in the men’s slalom, standing at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/milan-cortina-paralympics-halgren-5f96b17d251dec03b5d8bea654bb4dbf

[2026-03-07 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US permission for India to keep buying Russian oil is a boost for Moscow

Snippet: Fishermen work in front of oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz Jan. 19, 2012, offshore the town of Ras Al Khaimah in United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/treasury-india-russia-oil-iran-war-c29383f5ceb25e768b1ad4095807dd6e

[2026-03-07 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology sector] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: North Korean agents using AI to trick western firms into hiring them, Microsoft says

Snippet: Firm says AI tools are masking identities of false applicants, who then funnel wages from remote IT jobs to North Korea

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/06/north-korean-agents-using-ai-to-trick-western-firms-into-hiring-them-microsoft-says

[2026-03-07 03:25 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

Snippet: Platforms include YouTube, TikTok and Instagram as communication minister says ‘our children face real threats’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/06/indonesia-social-media-ban-children

[2026-03-07 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Indonesia bans YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram for kids under 16: ‘addictive algorithms’ crackdown

Snippet: Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/world-news/indonesia-bans-youtube-tiktok-facebook-instagram-for-children-under-16-in-addictive-algorithms-crackdown/

[2026-03-07 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Former England and Man United forward Jesse Lingard signs for Brazil's Corinthians

Snippet: Jesse Lingard smiles during a press conference as he joins FC Seoul, the K League 1 club, at Seoul Word Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-corinthians-jesse-lingard-signing-11b18b3c617d98466220f6f94da974b9

[2026-03-07 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 CrosswordSaturday, 7 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-07

[2026-03-07 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 SudokuSaturday, 7 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-07

[2026-03-07 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 CrosswordSaturday, 7 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-07

[2026-03-07 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 SearchSaturday, 7 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-07

[2026-03-07 03:11 UTC+10:00] [Boxing] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Naoya Inoue to face Junto Nakatani in historic Tokyo Dome megafight

Snippet: Unbeaten rivals collide at Tokyo Dome on 2 May

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/06/naoya-inoue-junto-nakatani-tokyo-dome-fight-announcement

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian vessel

Snippet: COLOMBO — Sri Lanka began transferring more than 200 sailors from an Iranian vessel to shore on Friday after the ship sought assistance while anchored outside the country’s waters, as tensions mounted in the Indian Ocean following the sinking of an Iranian warship by a United States submarine.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/asia-oceania/sri-lanka-takes-control-of-iranian-vessel/2294752

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Care workers and nurses in japan

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/tmt-newswire/care-workers-and-nurses-in-japan/2294718

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/asia-oceania/japan-approves-stem-cell-treatment-for-parkinsons-in-world-first/2294748

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia forces porn sites to block underage users

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/asia-oceania/australia-forces-porn-sites-to-block-underage-users/2294749

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/asia-oceania/indonesia-to-ban-social-media-access-for-under-16s/2294750

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nepal counts votes after key post-uprising elections

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/asia-oceania/nepal-counts-votes-after-key-post-uprising-elections/2294751

[2026-03-07 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tourist’s world comes crashing down — as she almost loses legs in horrific bridge collapse

Snippet: In the blink of an eye, Jennifer’s world came crashing down on top of her; literally.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/world-news/tourist-almost-loses-legs-in-horror-philippines-bridge-collapse/

[2026-03-07 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: In a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders

Snippet: Over the past two decades, China has quietly eclipsed the United States as the dominant trading partner in parts of Latin America.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/6/in-a-bid-to-counter-china-trump-hosts-a-summit-for-latin-america-leaders

[2026-03-07 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: A French Electronic Storm is Brewing Over Victoria Harbour: DJ Snake to Headline French May Arts Festival 2026

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic skyline of Victoria Harbour will serve as the backdrop for a landmark electronic music event this spring. DJ Snake Live in Hong Kong – French May Arts Festival 2026: Sino-French Electronic Music Show, presented by French May Arts Festival (French May) 2026 and organized by Occasions Asia Pacific, the global superstar DJ Snake will command the stage at a massive open-air headline show on 8 May, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688995

[2026-03-07 02:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICC junks new request to free Duterte

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/icc-appeals-chamber-junks-request-free-rodrigo-duterte-march-6-2026/

[2026-03-07 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shohei Ohtani had record-setting performance in Team Japan’s 13-0 in first game of WBC

Snippet: It appears Team Samurai’s defense of their World Baseball Classic title is off to a good start.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/sports/shohei-ohtani-team-japan-beat-chinese-taipei-13-0-in-wbc/