[2026-04-28 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wong to press Asian countries for fuel guarantees during regional tour

Snippet: Penny Wong met Toshimitsu Motegi in Tokyo on Tuesday. (Supplied: Daniel Walding/Department of Foreign Affairs)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/penny-wong-visits-japan-to-discuss-australia-fuel-supply/106615724

[2026-04-28 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China vows 'forceful' steps to bolster economy as Iran war dims outlook

Snippet: China has pledged more "forceful" measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business confidence amid mounting economic headwinds. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-vows-forceful-steps-to-bolster-economy-as-iran-war-dims-outlook

[2026-04-28 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Trump's eldest son visits S. Korea: sources

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 3-4, 6)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428009551315

[2026-04-28 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Draconian development' in Meta-Manus deal draws the line in China's AI race with the U.S.

Snippet: BEIJING — China's decision to block U.S. tech giant Meta's $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus is being seen by analysts as a warning to tech entrepreneurs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/china-blocks-meta-manus-deal-ai-tech-rivalry.html

[2026-04-28 18:30 UTC+10:00] [tariffs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rivals are learning the wrong lessons about its resilience

Snippet: China’s production advantage is built on years of preparation, investment in renewables and cost discipline that are difficult to displace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351472/chinas-rivals-are-learning-wrong-lessons-about-its-resilience

[2026-04-28 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rivals are learning the wrong lessons about its resilience

Snippet: China’s production advantage is built on years of preparation, investment in renewables and cost discipline that are difficult to displace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351472/chinas-rivals-are-learning-wrong-lessons-about-its-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 18:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jong-un praises both fallen and surviving troops in message seen aimed at POWs

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 ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727650

[2026-04-28 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: NZ axes plan for WW2 sex slaves statue after Japan protest

Snippet: Plans to erect a statue in New Zealand symbolising the so-called comfort women who were forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War Two have been rejected.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62r8g6m541o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-28 18:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Migrant groups file complaint over relief payments excluding foreign residents

Snippet: Migrant rights groups in South Korea have filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, arguing that most foreign residents have been excluded from government relief payments intended to offset high fuel costs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727635

[2026-04-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Exclusive] Korea’s universities rank high, but remain globally inward-looking: QS founder

Snippet: Analysts point to weak co-authorship, limited talent flows and low open-access visibility in Korea’s 'insular' higher education ecosystem

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727599

[2026-04-28 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump's eldest son visits S. Korea: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is currently visiting South Korea, sources said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428009500315

[2026-04-28 17:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korail adds extra trains for Buddha’s Birthday holiday travel rush

Snippet: Travelers planning trips over the upcoming holiday for Buddha’s Birthday will have more options this year, as Korea Railroad Corporation expands train services to meet rising demand.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727617

[2026-04-28 17:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LTI Korea to launch graduate school for literary translation in 2027

Snippet: The Literature Translation Institute of Korea said Tuesday it is moving ahead with plans to establish a graduate school dedicated to training professional translators of Korean literature and cultural content. The LTI Korea Graduate School of Translation is set to open in 2027.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727616

[2026-04-28 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Calling N. Korea by its official name subject of public debate: ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday the question of whether South Korea should use North Korea's official name is a matter that warrants broad public debate amid criticism that such a reference constitutes a violation of the Constitution.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428008600315

[2026-04-28 17:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US calls Korea’s network fee policy ‘outlier,’ raises trade concerns

Snippet: The Office of the US Trade Representative has renewed criticism of South Korea’s network usage fee policy, calling it an outlier and one of the “craziest” foreign trade barriers facing American exporters.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727598

[2026-04-28 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s thalassaemia jab raises hope for common inherited blood disorder

Snippet: Original therapy integrating stem cell tech and gene editing could treat a blood disorder with 350 million carriers worldwide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351284/chinas-thalassaemia-jab-raises-hope-common-inherited-blood-disorder?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 17:31 UTC+10:00] [Guangxi Medical University] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s thalassaemia jab raises hope for common inherited blood disorder

Snippet: Original therapy integrating stem cell tech and gene editing could treat a blood disorder with 350 million carriers worldwide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351284/chinas-thalassaemia-jab-raises-hope-common-inherited-blood-disorder

[2026-04-28 17:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China’s leaders pledge to strengthen energy security

Snippet: April 28, 2026 17:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chinas-leaders-pledge-to-strengthen-energy-security/

[2026-04-28 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord

Snippet: Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351671/un-sanctioned-china-welcome-dutch-trade-minister-amid-nexperia-asml-discord?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Sjoerd Sjoerdsma] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord

Snippet: Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351671/un-sanctioned-china-welcome-dutch-trade-minister-amid-nexperia-asml-discord

[2026-04-28 16:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea ‘most pressing challenge to the nonproliferation regime’

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/10727534

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From price to strategy: Korea unveils procurement reform

Snippet: Overhaul aims for more market-driven, transparent and innovation-led procurement

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727513

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea targets $2tr global procurement market with new support

Snippet: PPS expands 'export vouchers' and overseas pilot programs to help firms break into global markets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727512

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Government buying power key to AI race, says Korea's procurement chief

Snippet: Public spending repositioned as tool for industrial policy and competitiveness

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727511

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea overtakes UK to rank No. 8 in stock market cap

Snippet: South Korea’s stock market has climbed to eighth place globally by market capitalization, overtaking the UK, on the back of a strong rally fueled by semiconductor gains and policy support.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727510

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Seoul’s financial hub push

Snippet: Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol (left) and American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim shake hands after their meeting in Seoul on Tuesday. Kim stressed the need to strengthen competitiveness amid rising pressure from Singapore and Hong Kong, calling Korea’s potential MSCI upgrade a “critical opportunity.” Koo said the government is committed to advancing the capital market in line with global standards and implementing the MSCI road map to secure a “fair Korea premium,” with both sides agreeing

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727509

[2026-04-28 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Singapore kick off negotiations to upgrade bilateral FTA

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Singapore officially kicked off negotiations for improving their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) this week, Seoul's trade ministry said Tuesday, amid the two countries' push to deepen economic ties in the face of global trade uncertainties.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006500320

[2026-04-28 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Former Lee aide to 'serve in the ranks' for ruling party after failed by-election bid

Snippet: Kim Yong, a confidant of President Lee Jae Myung, on Tuesday said that he would "serve in the ranks" for the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, following the party's decision to drop him in its selection of parliamentary by-election candidates.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727492

[2026-04-28 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea

Snippet: New Zealand’s military said a surveillance aircraft observed what it suspected was North Korea breaking international sanctions in a “possible ship-to-ship transfer of illicit goods”, while conducting monitoring over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/28/new-zealand-spy-plane-reports-possible-north-korea-sanctions-breach-at-sea

[2026-04-28 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul's surveillance of N. Korea unaffected by U.S. intelligence sharing restrictions: source

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's surveillance of North Korea has not been disrupted by U.S. restrictions on intelligence sharing about the North following the unification minister's disclosure of Pyongyang's nuclear facility site in Kusong, a government source said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006300315

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Wu Yize says he will ‘enjoy next match’ in World Snooker Championship quarter-finals

Snippet: Reigning champion Zhao Xintong is in the tough upper half of the draw with John Higgins, Neil Robertson and his next opponent, Shaun Murphy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3351651/chinas-wu-yize-says-he-will-enjoy-next-match-world-snooker-championship-quarter-finals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Wu Yize says he will ‘enjoy next match’ in World Snooker Championship quarter-finals

Snippet: Reigning champion Zhao Xintong is in the tough upper half of the draw with John Higgins, Neil Robertson and his next opponent, Shaun Murphy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3351651/chinas-wu-yize-says-he-will-enjoy-next-match-world-snooker-championship-quarter-finals

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man in his 40s wakes up 40 hours after having no heartbeat following cardiac arrest

Snippet: Expert medical team use latest life-saving technique to bring patient back to life; doctors describe outcome as a ‘miracle’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351126/chinese-man-his-40s-wakes-40-hours-after-having-no-heartbeat-following-cardiac-arrest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man in his 40s wakes up 40 hours after having no heartbeat following cardiac arrest

Snippet: Expert medical team use latest life-saving technique to bring patient back to life; doctors describe outcome as a ‘miracle’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351126/chinese-man-his-40s-wakes-40-hours-after-having-no-heartbeat-following-cardiac-arrest

[2026-04-28 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset eyes No. 1 spot over Korea Investment on SpaceX gains

Snippet: SpaceX stake expected to add W900b as brokerage eyes first W1tr quarterly profit

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727474

[2026-04-28 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Will rule changes make noticeable difference in Miami? F1 Q&A

Snippet: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished third in Japan, with Mercedes' George Russell fourth

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c87w70zp5l0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-28 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Inundaciones graves en el sur de China provocan evacuaciones y sumergen autos

Snippet: En esta foto publicada por la agencia de noticias Xinhua, residentes varados son evacuados en un bote durante una inundación tras fuertes lluvias en Qinzhou, en la Región Autónoma de Guangxi Zhuang, en el sur de China, el lunes 27 de abril de 2026. (Ao Shuaichang/Xinhua via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-inundaciones-qinzhou-guangxi-lluvia-evacuaciones-3ca95b153693b0a44fa582403134ffab

[2026-04-28 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Murakami homers again as the White Sox top the Angels for a rain-delayed 8-7 win

Snippet: Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami, of Japan, hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Chicago, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/angels-white-sox-score-murakami-003f2837bd6324e198bcda7565bf88d5

[2026-04-28 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea nears completion of five-satellite network to monitor North Korea

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 ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727458

[2026-04-28 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lindian locks in cheap Kazakh acid supply as China export ban looms

Snippet: Lindian Resources has moved to bulletproof the downstream strategy for its 51 per cent-owned Sareco mixed rare earths concentrate facility in Kazakhstan, securing a long-term, low-cost domestic supply of sulphuric acid just as global markets prepare for a massive supply shock.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lindian-locks-in-cheap-kazakh-acid-supply-as-china-export-ban-looms-20260428-p5zrsj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: At least 358 executed under Kim Jong-un over 13 years: report

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/10727449

[2026-04-28 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Heavy flooding in southern China forces evacuations and leaves vehicles submerged

Snippet: In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, stranded residents are evacuated on a boat after flooding from heavy rainfall in Qinzhou in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Zhang Ailin/Xinhua via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-floods-qinzhou-torrential-rain-37626ae30e45c90f11b81d259ad919b4

[2026-04-28 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for sovereign diplomacy, readiness for self-reliant defense

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/10727438

[2026-04-28 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Politburo steps up response as Iran war shocks reverberate around world

Snippet: Chinese economy is grappling with weak domestic demand, a prolonged property downturn and rising external risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351656/chinas-politburo-steps-response-iran-war-shocks-reverberate-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:38 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Politburo steps up response as Iran war shocks reverberate around world

Snippet: Chinese economy is grappling with weak domestic demand, a prolonged property downturn and rising external risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351656/chinas-politburo-steps-response-iran-war-shocks-reverberate-around-world

[2026-04-28 15:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Literature translation institute moves to open specialized grad school

Snippet: The Literature Translation Institute of Korea on Tuesday announced a plan to establish a graduate school next year in efforts to nurture more translators specializing in Korean literature, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727430

[2026-04-28 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s OLED market share rises for first time in years

Snippet: South Korea’s share of the global OLED market rose for the first time in nearly a decade in 2025, as domestic display makers strengthened their lead in high-end technologies despite intensifying competition from China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727429

[2026-04-28 15:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea expected to secure up to 90% of pre-war-level naphtha supply for May: ministry

Snippet: South Korea is expected to secure up to 90 percent of pre-Iran war naphtha supplies for May, the industry ministry said Tuesday, adding that major petrochemical companies are expanding their plant operations in line with inbound supplies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727420

[2026-04-28 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: How Samsung, Apple are overcoming China’s smartphone chip crunch

Snippet: Supply control, pricing power help secure memory as Chinese rivals face shortages

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727402

[2026-04-28 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Court orders partial cancellation of corporate taxes for Netflix Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Tuesday ordered authorities to cancel 68.7 billion won (US$ 46.6 million) in taxes levied on the local unit of U.S. streaming giant Netflix.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428005700315