[2026-09-25 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan struggles to find way to fund Takaichi budget with no new deficit bonds

Snippet: Japanese government budget requests have swelled due to changes under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/japan-struggles-to-find-way-to-fund-takaichi-budget-with-no-new-deficit-bonds

[2026-09-25 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: B-2 Spirit, AI cooperation, no US-China conflict: key Xi-Trump takeaways so far

Snippet: In morning remarks of state visit’s second day, US president and Chinese leader seek to project image of stability between the two sides

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368716/b-2-spirit-ai-cooperation-no-us-china-conflict-key-xi-trump-takeaways-so-far?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 02:44 UTC+10:00] [Thucydides Trap] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: B-2 Spirit, AI cooperation, no US-China conflict: key Xi-Trump takeaways so far

Snippet: In morning remarks of state visit’s second day, US president and Chinese leader seek to project image of stability between the two sides

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368716/b-2-spirit-ai-cooperation-no-us-china-conflict-key-xi-trump-takeaways-so-far

[2026-09-25 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Xi urges limits on US-China rivalry, calls for stable ties

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers remarks at the White House on Sept. 24. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/xi-urges-limits-on-us-china-rivalry-calls-for-stable-ties

[2026-09-25 02:15 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 CrosswordFriday, 25 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-09-25

[2026-09-25 02:15 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 SudokuFriday, 25 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-09-25

[2026-09-25 02:15 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 CrosswordFriday, 25 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-09-25

[2026-09-25 02:15 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 SearchFriday, 25 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-09-25

[2026-09-25 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Xi: China, US should be partners

Snippet: BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping urged cooperation with the United States, Beijing’s state media reported, hours after being greeted in Washington on Wednesday evening local time by President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/25/world/asia-oceania/xi-china-us-should-be-partners/2432104

[2026-09-25 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump hails ‘great friendship’ with Xi as Chinese leader visits White House

Snippet: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan outside the White House. (AP: Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-25/trump-welcomes-xi-to-white-house/107193702

[2026-09-25 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says Ukraine disclosed transfer of 2 N.K. soldiers in breach of non-disclosure agreement

Snippet: MEXICO CITY, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday expressed regret that Ukraine has disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea, calling it a breach of a non-disclosure agreement.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260925000200315

[2026-09-25 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump-Xi summit live: Leaders call for US-China cooperation at White House

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he returns to the White House after greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, on Sept. 23. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/trump-xi-summit-live-leaders-call-for-us-china-cooperation-at-white-house

[2026-09-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Festivals] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Full moons, mooncakes and lanterns in every colour: the mid-autumn festival – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenA dog sits in front of mid-autumn festival lanterns at Tai Kiu Market in Hong Kong.Photograph: Kobe Li/Nexpher/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenPeople shop for fruit at a market in Yiwu in China’s Zhejiang province. The market has a surge in sales for the mid-autumn festival.Photograph: VCG/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenFloral displays at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven park, which has themed flower and hedge gardens to celebrate the mid-autumn festival and China’s National Day.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/gallery/2026/sep/25/chinese-mid-autumn-festival-september-2026-in-pictures

[2026-09-25 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Existing condo prices in central Tokyo down for 4th straight month

Snippet: Condo prices in Japan's capital had been on an upswing due to demand from overseas buyers and speculation. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/existing-condo-prices-in-central-tokyo-down-for-4th-straight-month

[2026-09-25 00:34 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump-Xi live updates: leaders of US and China to talk AI and trade in major Washington meeting

Snippet: Xi arrived at the White House on Thursday morning ahead of major talks, which are expected to cover trade, AI, Taiwan and more

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/sep/24/trump-xi-jinping-china-ai-trade-summit-latest-news-updates

[2026-09-25 00:31 UTC+10:00] [Swimming] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan teenager Shin Ohashi overcomes Covid and fever to smash breaststroke world record

Snippet: Swimmer wins 200m gold at Asian Games with 39C fever

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/24/shin-ohashi-japan-covid-fever-swimming-breaststroke-world-record-asian-games

[2026-09-25 00:29 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong hero back in town for Fifa Asean Cup, as current coach plays down key-man exit

Snippet: Despite tournament’s shaky foundations, Hong Kong’s past and present coaches welcome opportunity for more football

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3368708/hong-kong-hero-back-town-fifa-asean-cup-current-coach-plays-down-key-man-exit

[2026-09-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s sulphur imports dive 65% as prices surge 3.5 times amid Middle East disruption

Snippet: Country pays more for less of the key fertiliser ingredient, potentially pressuring the spring planting season, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3368654/chinas-sulphur-imports-dive-65-prices-surge-35-times-amid-middle-east-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s sulphur imports dive 65% as prices surge 3.5 times amid Middle East disruption

Snippet: Country pays more for less of the key fertiliser ingredient, potentially pressuring the spring planting season, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3368654/chinas-sulphur-imports-dive-65-prices-surge-35-times-amid-middle-east-disruption

[2026-09-24 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: A test of metal: China’s rare-earth leverage looms over Trump-Xi talks | The National

Snippet: The last time presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met, they emerged optimistic, even without a formal deal. Their reunion on Thursday comes with much more at stake: China’s grip on the rare earths needed to keep US factories, advanced technology and defence production running.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/24/a-test-of-metal-chinas-rare-earth-leverage-looms-over-trump-xi-talks/

[2026-09-24 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?

Snippet: The United States is investigating reports that parts of its advanced F-35 stealth fighter jet programme were diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the US.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/24/has-china-received-us-f-35-parts-by-diverting-an-australian-shipment

[2026-09-24 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea beat Ecuador 3-0 in Moreno's coaching debut

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea blanked Ecuador 3-0 in their men's football friendly match at home Thursday, giving interim head coach Robert Moreno his first win in his debut with the Taegeuk Warriors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260924005900315

[2026-09-24 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s next carrier could be its longest – what are Beijing’s plans?

Snippet: Analysts say the vessel’s hull and potential nuclear propulsion hint that China’s carrier fleet could be used further afield

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3368690/chinas-next-carrier-could-be-its-longest-what-are-beijings-plans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Fujian] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s next carrier could be its longest – what are Beijing’s plans?

Snippet: Analysts say the vessel’s hull and potential nuclear propulsion hint that China’s carrier fleet could be used further afield

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3368690/chinas-next-carrier-could-be-its-longest-what-are-beijings-plans

[2026-09-24 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) Ukraine recently sent 2 N. Korean POWs to S. Korea: Zelenskyy

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 5-8)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260924000853315

[2026-09-24 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Tumble As Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs, Oil Surges

Snippet: Futures are lower with Tech underperforming as part of a global risk-off tone with few areas of safety, driven by a global bond rout that has sent yields across the globe to levels not seen in a generation. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are 0.6% lower with Nasdaq futures sliding 1.0% and reflecting the fallout from Wednesday’s barrage of inflationary signals, which sent stocks in Asia and Europe lower.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-tumble-yields-hit-multi-decade-highs-oil-surges

[2026-09-24 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Way Shorter Than Beijing Hoped": China Stocks Tumble As Trade Truce Disappoints

Snippet: Chinese stocks slipped overnight as the two-month extension of the US-China trade truce fell short of some Wall Street expectations (some desks were hoping for +6 months), offering limited reassurance that today's talks would deliver a long-lasting trade deal, stabilize bilateral ties, and ease uncertainty over global trade.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/way-shorter-beijing-hoped-china-stocks-tumble-trade-truce-disappoints

[2026-09-24 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi Jinping

Snippet: Sources say executives did not fly with Xi’s official party or aboard his aircraft, unlike Trump’s CEO-heavy entourage for May China visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368683/chinese-ceos-fly-us-own-await-invites-trumps-state-dinner-xi-jinping?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 22:41 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi Jinping

Snippet: Sources say executives did not fly with Xi’s official party or aboard his aircraft, unlike Trump’s CEO-heavy entourage for May China visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368683/chinese-ceos-fly-us-own-await-invites-trumps-state-dinner-xi-jinping

[2026-09-24 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) medal standings

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Below are the medal standings for the top 10 countries at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as of Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230924003990315

[2026-09-24 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) 2-time Asiad gold medalist Yeo proud of following her father's suit

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- With her gold medal in the women's vault in artistic gymnastics at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, Yeo Seo-jeong said she was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with her father, legendary gymnast Yeo Hong-chul.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260924005700320

[2026-09-24 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Japan Breaks The 'Debt Causes Inflation' Narrative

Snippet: Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/japan-breaks-debt-causes-inflation-narrative

[2026-09-24 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) S. Korea snaps up 5 medals in swimming as competition nears end

Snippet: TOKYO, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea swept up five medals from the pool at the Asian Games on Thursday, the penultimate day of the races in Tokyo.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260924005500315

[2026-09-24 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan men stun China to claim Asian Games table tennis team gold

Snippet: Sora Matsushima wins decisive match as title fight goes down to the wire at Sky Hall Toyota

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3368691/japan-men-stun-china-claim-asian-games-table-tennis-team-gold?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 21:49 UTC+10:00] [Sky Hall Toyota] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan men stun China to claim Asian Games table tennis team gold

Snippet: Sora Matsushima wins decisive match as title fight goes down to the wire at Sky Hall Toyota

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3368691/japan-men-stun-china-claim-asian-games-table-tennis-team-gold

[2026-09-24 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan is a symbol of China’s fashion soft power

Snippet: Peng once again showed off exclusively Chinese designs as she stepped off the plane for the Xi-Trump meeting in the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3368679/how-chinese-first-lady-peng-liyuan-symbol-chinas-fashion-soft-power?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 21:23 UTC+10:00] [fashion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan is a symbol of China’s fashion soft power

Snippet: Peng once again showed off exclusively Chinese designs as she stepped off the plane for the Xi-Trump meeting in the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3368679/how-chinese-first-lady-peng-liyuan-symbol-chinas-fashion-soft-power

[2026-09-24 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese retail chain faces rare backlash for limiting new hires to 4-year contracts

Snippet: Critics brand policy ridiculous, calling it an excuse to exploit young talent and dump them as they grow experienced, harder to control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368684/chinese-retail-chain-faces-rare-backlash-limiting-new-hires-4-year-contracts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 21:19 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese retail chain faces rare backlash for limiting new hires to 4-year contracts

Snippet: Critics brand policy ridiculous, calling it an excuse to exploit young talent and dump them as they grow experienced, harder to control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368684/chinese-retail-chain-faces-rare-backlash-limiting-new-hires-4-year-contracts

[2026-09-24 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US tenor Christopher Macchio booked for Xi-Trump state dinner performance

Snippet: The vocalist has been a feature at a series of the president’s events, most recently at the Republican Midterm Convention

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368682/us-tenor-christopher-macchio-booked-xi-trump-state-dinner-performance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 21:18 UTC+10:00] [American] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US tenor Christopher Macchio booked for Xi-Trump state dinner performance

Snippet: The vocalist has been a feature at a series of the president’s events, most recently at the Republican Midterm Convention

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368682/us-tenor-christopher-macchio-booked-xi-trump-state-dinner-performance

[2026-09-24 21:13 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan to promote ‘Nansei shift’ after Okinawa election

Snippet: The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to ramp up the country’s defense capabilities in its southwestern region following the election of a conservative governor in Okinawa Prefecture for the first time in 12 years.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/24/japan/defense-okinawa-nansei-shift/

[2026-09-24 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea takes bronze in women's swimming relay

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments, photo)By Yoo Jee-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260924005251315

[2026-09-24 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea takes silver in men's relay swimming

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS photos, comments)By Yoo Jee-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260924004951315

[2026-09-24 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump, Xi expected to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as D.C. summit kicks off

Snippet: President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping are expected to meet at the White House on Thursday for high-stakes talks about trade, artificial intelligence and the Iran war — in between displays of military fanfare and a lavish banquet.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/24/trump-xi-meeting-china-washington.html

[2026-09-24 20:50 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China tenta conter fugas de cérebros, tecnologia e capital

Snippet: Há décadas, a China enfrenta acusações dos Estados Unidos e da União Europeia de roubar suas tecnologias.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-tenta-conter-fugas-de-c%C3%A9rebros-tecnologia-e-capital/a-79397279

[2026-09-24 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First lady Peng Liyuan’s English takes the spotlight in exchange with Melania Trump

Snippet: Video of Chinese and US first ladies goes viral in China as education experts debate the importance of English for students

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368672/first-lady-peng-liyuans-english-takes-spotlight-exchange-melania-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-24 20:43 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First lady Peng Liyuan’s English takes the spotlight in exchange with Melania Trump

Snippet: Video of Chinese and US first ladies goes viral in China as education experts debate the importance of English for students

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368672/first-lady-peng-liyuans-english-takes-spotlight-exchange-melania-trump

[2026-09-24 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sotto returns to Japan, signs deal with Altiri Chiba

Snippet: Kai Sotto will be returning for another season in Japan after signing with new team Altiri Chiba.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/sports/sotto-returns-to-japan-signs-deal-with-altiri-chiba/2432099

[2026-09-24 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Carlos Yulo delivers first gold for PH in Asian Games 2026

Snippet: Carlos Yulo has finally won an Asian Games gold medal. He ruled the men's floor exercise finals at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Japan. Yulo scored 14-point-67 points — a close-to-perfect performance. The two-time Olympic champion gave Philippines its first gold medal in this year’s edition of the quadrennial

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/24/videos/breaking-carlos-yulo-delivers-first-gold-for-ph-in-asian-games-2026/2432088