[2026-03-04 02:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [단독] 미 전쟁부 "주한미군 한반도 방위태세 유지"…중동 전개 여부는 "확인 불가"

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686187

[2026-03-04 02:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pentagon declines comment on USFK shift to Middle East, reaffirms Korea focus

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686185

[2026-03-04 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 4

Snippet: FS1 — 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Stage: China vs. Australia, Pool C, Tokyo

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/georgia-tech-indianapolis-big-ten-conference-golf-bdf4eaab531dfc498d3785da443a10da

[2026-03-04 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Palestine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will China adjust Israel ties as US-led strikes on Iran reshape Middle East?

Snippet: Beijing is unlikely to abandon ‘balanced diplomacy’ in the region despite killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345308/how-will-china-adjust-israel-ties-us-led-strikes-iran-reshape-middle-east

[2026-03-04 01:24 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong boy, 14, held over online videos, photos depicting abuse of cats

Snippet: Student reportedly part of online group that sent graphic material to cat‑rescue groups on the mainland and incited others to dox the volunteers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345314/hong-kong-boy-14-held-over-online-videos-photos-depicting-abuse-cats

[2026-03-04 01:12 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House panel discuss COA red flags for Sara impeachment | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/march-3-2026/

[2026-03-04 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about China and the Iran war

Snippet: Soldiers stand watch against the national flag on Tiananmen Square during a press conference ahead of the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-position-us-iran-attack-1042fa7295500f90ecd6285d552da349

[2026-03-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teen sensation Yu becomes youngest ever to receive Laureus nomination

Snippet: Yu Zidi up for Breakthrough of the Year Award, while Hong Kong charity Rugby for Good also gets a nod in Sport for Good category

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3345309/chinas-teen-swimming-sensation-yu-becomes-youngest-ever-receive-laureus-nomination

[2026-03-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Not just oil: Iran war disrupts China’s imports of key industrial material

Snippet: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking off China’s imports of methanol – a vital input for the country’s industrial sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345276/iran-war-could-significantly-disrupt-chinas-methanol-imports-analysts

[2026-03-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [England cricket team] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sam Curran insists India T20 World Cup semi-final holds ‘no fear’ for England

Snippet: All-rounder ‘excited for the challenge’ of facing hosts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/03/sam-curran-england-cricket-india-t20-world-cup-semi-final

[2026-03-04 00:51 UTC+10:00] [Bruegel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

Snippet: Leaked draft shows biotechnology and robotics are other cutting-edge sectors to be cut from Industrial Accelerator Act ahead of unveiling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345311/eu-strips-ai-chips-and-quantum-industrial-plan-aimed-countering-china

[2026-03-04 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia Opinion | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Opinion | Southeast Asia, do not mistake Trump’s tariff defeat for a reprieveOne court loss won’t end the trade wars. But if ‘Peak Trump’ has arrived, the region’s negotiating hand may have just got stronger.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion

[2026-03-04 00:11 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran

Snippet: China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justification

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/global-south-condemns-us-israeli-war-with-iran

[2026-03-04 00:05 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mourning in the Middle East and Holi celebrations in India: Photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenKfar Tibnit, Lebanon Smoke rises from an Israeli bombardment on the southern Lebanese area of Kfar Tibnit. Israel has ordered the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon, where the army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, IranPhotograph: Rabih Daher/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBeirut, Lebanon Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/mar/03/mourning-in-the-middle-east-and-holi-celebrations-in-india-photos-of-the-day-tuesday

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI red-packet battle burns through US$1 billion – but will users stick around?

Snippet: Vouchers, red packets and sponsorships drove a surge in AI users over Chinese New Year, but now the tech giants face a retention test

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3345301/chinas-ai-red-packet-battle-burns-through-us1-billion-will-users-stick-around

[2026-03-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Sun Degang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will the Iran crisis feature in foreign policy talks at China’s ‘two sessions’?

Snippet: The focus is on economics and the five-year plan but the turmoil could prompt a rethink in some areas, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345295/will-iran-crisis-feature-foreign-policy-talks-chinas-two-sessions

[2026-03-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hindi Ito Marites: China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/hindi-ito-marites-china-wolf-warrior-diplomacy/

[2026-03-03 23:36 UTC+10:00] [Iraq] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and France agree to help de-escalate US-Israeli conflict with Iran

Snippet: The world must not return to the law of the jungle, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang tells France’s Jean-Noel Barrot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345306/china-and-france-agree-help-de-escalate-us-israeli-conflict-iran

[2026-03-03 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Iraq] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US war on Iran isn’t likely to go as planned

Snippet: Unlike at least one war game simulation rehearsed by the US military, Trump’s attack won’t lead to a reset, at least not on American terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3345222/us-war-iran-isnt-likely-go-planned

[2026-03-03 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos welcomes SKorea's Lee Jae Myung to Malacañang

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Tuesday afternoon welcome South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung to Malacañang shortly after they arrived in Manila for a two-day State Visit. Marcos, members of his Cabinet, and other officials accorded them arrival honors in the Palace.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/videos/watch-marcos-welcomes-skoreas-lee-jae-myung-to-malacaang/2292093

[2026-03-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As US-Iran war threatens global energy markets, will China speed up its green transition?

Snippet: Beijing is still dependent on fossil fuels but Washington’s recent interventions may prompt officials to fast-track shift, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345297/us-iran-war-threatens-global-energy-markets-will-china-speed-its-green-transition

[2026-03-03 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Transport: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport

[2026-03-03 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOH mourns passing of former secretary Bengzon

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday mourned the passing of former Health secretary Alfredo Rafael Antonio Bengzon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/news/doh-mourns-passing-of-former-secretary-bengzon/2292129

[2026-03-03 22:40 UTC+10:00] [brake failure] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quick-thinking villagers in Malaysia’s Sabah stop runaway train with rail trolley

Snippet: The train had suffered a brake failure during a morning commute in southwest Sabah, prompting calls from officials for a full investigation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3345302/quick-thinking-villagers-malaysias-sabah-stop-runaway-train-rail-trolley

[2026-03-03 22:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Manila broaden ties beyond defense to nuclear energy, critical minerals

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/10686145

[2026-03-03 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eya Laure's fiery 4th set outing propels Choco Mucho Nxled

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Despite not suiting up as a starter, Eya Laure proved to be a force to be reckoned with, leading Choco Mucho late in the fourth frame over the fortified Nxled, 27-25, 28-26, 16-25, 25-19, in the preliminary round of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/sports/eya-laures-fiery-4th-set-outing-propels-choco-mucho-nxled/2292013

[2026-03-03 22:26 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trimester? Semester? More than the system, DepEd urged to ensure 180 school days

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/department-education-urged-ensure-minimum-school-days-trimester-proposal/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Football: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dreamTai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football

[2026-03-03 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Rui] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China sweep aside Bangladesh in winning start to title defence

Snippet: Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui strikes enough to see off tournament debutants. North Korea beat Uzbekistan in early game

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3345298/womens-asian-cup-china-sweep-aside-bangladesh-winning-start-title-defence

[2026-03-03 22:14 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Eric, Edvic Yap barred from leaving Philippines over flood control scandal

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/eric-edvic-yap-precautionary-hold-departure-order-flood-control-issue/

[2026-03-03 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Edvic Yap

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/p08903447-edvic-yap/

[2026-03-03 22:07 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Two unpublished works by Nobel Laureate Kenzaburo Oe found

Snippet: Handwritten manuscripts of two unpublished short stories written by Nobel Prize-winning Japanese author Kenzaburo Oe (1935-2023) around his 1957 literary debut have been found.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/03/japan/kenzaburo-oe-unpublished-works/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Military: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: What will first Type 055 destroyers for PLA East China Fleet mean for Taiwan?Two of the guided-missile destroyers with hull numbers assigned have been spotted at a naval base on the East China Sea coast.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military

[2026-03-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [iOS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Apple’s budget-priced iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s tough smartphone market?

Snippet: Presales for the new entry-level iPhone start on Wednesday, with a wide release set for March 11

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3345273/will-apples-budget-priced-iphone-17e-make-splash-chinas-tough-smartphone-market

[2026-03-03 21:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean, Philippine leaders meet on 77th anniversary of diplomatic ties

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/10686130

[2026-03-03 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investor Relations | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hong Kong stocks rise to wrap up best lunar-year performance in eight yearsAs market closes for Lunar New Year, benchmark hits 32 per cent gain since the Year of the Snake began in January 2025.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations

[2026-03-03 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Politics: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: ‘Move with agility, steadiness’ in Year of the Horse, John Lee tells HongkongersIn his Lunar New Year message, city leader describes the horse as an animal that ‘boldly charges ahead’, a symbol of ‘speed and stamina’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics

[2026-03-03 21:39 UTC+10:00] [Entertainment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Unpacking the SEA-blings and Knetz feud

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/people/human-interest/things-to-know-southeast-asia-k-pop-fans-korean-netizens-feud/

[2026-03-03 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: K-pop

Snippet: The spat has triggered some Southeast Asian fans to call for a K-pop boycott

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/korean-popular-music/

[2026-03-03 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC chairman floats ‘IPO connect’ for Hong Kong, Shenzhen ahead of China’s ‘two sessions’

Snippet: Modelled on Stock Connect, the proposal would give investors in the Greater Bay Area cross-border access to new share listings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345285/hsbc-chairman-floats-ipo-connect-hong-kong-shenzhen-ahead-chinas-two-sessions

[2026-03-03 21:23 UTC+10:00] [Women's football] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iran’s women’s team decline to sing national anthem before Asian Cup tie

Snippet: Players silent before loss to South Korea in Australia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/03/iran-women-football-team-decline-to-sing-national-anthem-before-asian-cup-tie

[2026-03-03 21:21 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Global stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas and oil prices rise

Snippet: FTSE 100 on track for its worst day in 11 months, while Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi also fall

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/03/global-stock-markets-iran-war-gas-oil-prices-ftse-100

[2026-03-03 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: India, Europe feel fuel crunch as Gulf gas supplies disrupted amid war

Snippet: Indian companies have reduced natural gas supplies to industries in anticipation of tighter supply from the Middle East after ⁠top global producer Qatar halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, as European gas prices have jumped further by more than 30 percent since the launch of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/3/india-europe-feel-fuel-crunch-as-gulf-gas-supplies-disrupted-amid-war

[2026-03-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China youth share struggles instead of flaunting wealth, embrace ‘comparing misery’

Snippet: The ‘reverse comparison’ trend is emerging as young people feel immense pressure, seek to move away from consumerism, says expert

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3345223/china-youth-share-struggles-instead-flaunting-wealth-embrace-comparing-misery

[2026-03-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Labor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Nike Wants Factory Workers to Earn a Decent Living. In Indonesia, It’s Moved Into Areas Where Workers Don’t.

Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/nike-jobs-indonesia-living-wages

[2026-03-03 20:55 UTC+10:00] [Palestine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s US-Iran peace broker bid faces long odds: ‘we are nothing to them’

Snippet: Indonesia’s president offered to fly to Tehran in person, but critics say joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ cost Jakarta its neutrality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345279/indonesias-us-iran-peace-broker-bid-faces-long-odds-we-are-nothing-them

[2026-03-03 20:42 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-Apple Daily executive first to appeal sentence in landmark Hong Kong trial

Snippet: Fung Wai-kong, former managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, filed appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3345277/ex-apple-daily-executive-first-appeal-sentence-landmark-hong-kong-trial

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

Source: AP News

Title: Stars play the Flames on 9-game win streak

Snippet: Dallas Stars (37-14-9, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (24-28-7, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/dallas-stars-calgary-flames-dc0eb8b53ebe4f17b4aac76958d6ba7f

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

Source: AP News

Title: Ducks bring 5-game win streak into matchup against the Avalanche

Snippet: Colorado Avalanche (40-10-9, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (33-23-3, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/anaheim-ducks-colorado-avalanche-9abd9374f3d34f08892b56bd16ddf1c1

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

Source: AP News

Title: Canucks bring losing streak into matchup with the Hurricanes

Snippet: Carolina Hurricanes (38-16-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (18-35-7, in the Pacific Division)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/carolina-hurricanes-vancouver-canucks-9852f57bf62b4359b8147979b9db8199