[2026-04-22 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's trade deficit narrowed 68.4% in fiscal 2025

Snippet: Japan's trade balance in fiscal 2025 recorded a deficit for the fifth consecutive year, but the amount decreased 68.4% compared to the previous year. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-s-trade-deficit-narrowed-68.4-in-fiscal-2025

[2026-04-22 10:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, 'munitions' await move

Snippet: The United States has not moved its THAAD missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East to support its military operations against Iran, but "munitions" are awaiting transfer there, US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722705

[2026-04-22 10:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Most serious cyberattacks against the UK from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say

Snippet: The new head of Britain’s MI6 Blaise Metreweli makes her first public speech in London, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-iran-china-uk-cyber-defense-5fcdc5eaf14b2d016c2575bbdab47c39

[2026-04-22 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares open 0.01 pct lower amid uncertainties surrounding U.S.-Iran peace talks

Snippet: (LEAD) S. Korea secures 273 mln barrels of crude oil, 2.1 mln tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422001100320

[2026-04-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s shipyards secure wave of oil tanker orders as Iran war drives demand

Snippet: China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350872/chinas-shipyards-secure-wave-oil-tanker-orders-iran-war-drives-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s shipyards secure wave of oil tanker orders as Iran war drives demand

Snippet: China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350872/chinas-shipyards-secure-wave-oil-tanker-orders-iran-war-drives-demand

[2026-04-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'We're the mugs here': Is Japan getting Australian gas for free?

Snippet: A report says Japan is making more from its taxes on Australian gas imports than we get for selling the gas. Source: SBS News

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/is-japan-getting-australian-gas-for-free/rbvl35n6x

[2026-04-22 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greater China private equity set for patchy recovery, modest fundraising boost

Snippet: China’s private equity market recovers selectively amid geopolitical tensions, with yuan funds leading and exits reaching record highs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350901/greater-china-private-equity-set-patchy-recovery-modest-fundraising-boost?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Greater China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greater China private equity set for patchy recovery, modest fundraising boost

Snippet: China’s private equity market recovers selectively amid geopolitical tensions, with yuan funds leading and exits reaching record highs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350901/greater-china-private-equity-set-patchy-recovery-modest-fundraising-boost

[2026-04-22 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution

Snippet: Protests are growing against moves to change Japan’s ‘supreme law’, a document written by the US that is now being challenged by Iran war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/japan-youth-pacifist-constitution-trump-iran

[2026-04-22 08:58 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US, China forge rival fusion chains as Europe weighs role

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/us-china-forge-rival-fusion-chains-as-europe-weighs-role/

[2026-04-22 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Rising Spanish stars Rafael Jódar and Martin Landaluce ready for Madrid Open

Snippet: Rafael Jodar of Spain plays a backhand return to Rei Sakamoto of Japan during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alcaraz-jodar-landaluce-madrid-open-92759f88f3713c53316851949d6c721a

[2026-04-22 08:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Public input is key in setting out Hong Kong’s first five-year plan

Snippet: Different sectors should have a real chance to contribute ideas, identify bottlenecks and help define what Hong Kong could do better

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350841/public-input-key-setting-out-hong-kongs-first-five-year-plan

[2026-04-22 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Snippet: Step into pretty much any shopping mall in Singapore and you're likely to find queues snaking outside shops with catchy names and bright-coloured branding. Chinese brands like Chagee, Molly Tea and Mixue are drawing crowds – not just in Asia, but increasingly in cities from Sydney to London and Los Angeles.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr1ln1575lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 22)

Snippet: Use dementia assets to improve quality of life

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422000700320

[2026-04-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on April 22)

Snippet: HYBE chief faces arrest warrant: Travel ban unlikely to be lifted soon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422000600320

[2026-04-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on April 22)

Snippet: Mythos shock: South Korea must overhaul defenses as AI hacking compresses time, scale

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422000500320

[2026-04-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China AI race must strike a balance between security and openness

Snippet: Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3350871/us-china-ai-race-must-strike-balance-between-security-and-openness?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China AI race must strike a balance between security and openness

Snippet: Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3350871/us-china-ai-race-must-strike-balance-between-security-and-openness

[2026-04-22 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Advantest teams with Applied Materials on chip innovation

Snippet: Advantest and Applied Materials will collaborate through a Silicon Valley innovation center to be completed later this year. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/japan-s-advantest-teams-with-applied-materials-on-chip-innovation

[2026-04-22 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ to take part in South China Sea training drills

Snippet: PLA’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350932/chinas-new-type-076-drone-carrier-take-part-south-china-sea-training-drills?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 07:09 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ to take part in South China Sea training drills

Snippet: PLA’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350932/chinas-new-type-076-drone-carrier-take-part-south-china-sea-training-drills

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Small businesses struggle to coexist with 'South Korea's Amazon'

Snippet: SEOUL -- At the small restaurant he runs, Kim Joon-hyung packages spicy marinated chicken feet with rice and side dishes for dozens of deliveries each evening. Many of his orders go through Coupang, an e-commerce giant with increasing influence over South Korea's economy.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-asia/small-businesses-struggle-to-coexist-with-south-korea-s-amazon

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: 4 carmakers to recall over 530,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Corp. and two other carmakers will voluntarily recall over half a million vehicles in South Korea to address defective components, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421009500320

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Producer prices post fastest rise in 4 yrs in March on oil cost surge: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices rose at the fastest pace in about four years in March, driven by higher petroleum and chemical product prices amid rising global oil costs, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421009900320

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New ‘Korea Museum’ packed with Chinese artifacts sparks backlash

Snippet: A new museum set to open in Seoul’s Eunpyeong-gu came under fire after advertising itself as the "Korea Museum" despite prominently featuring Chinese artifacts.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722465

[2026-04-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Man committed to psychiatric hospital with estranged family’s consent, rights panel finds liberty violation

Snippet: The National Human Rights Commission of Korea said Tuesday that a psychiatric hospital violated a man’s constitutional right to physical liberty by admitting him based on consent from family members who were not legally qualified guardians.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722464

[2026-04-22 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Prudential's Japan operations suspected of fraud at Gibraltar Life unit

Snippet: Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of fraud. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/prudential-s-japan-operations-suspected-of-fraud-at-gibraltar-life-unit

[2026-04-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: What’s in Palantir’s ‘Technofascist’ manifesto?

Snippet: American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the typical mission statement of a Silicon Valley tech company.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638879-palantir-karp-technofascist-manifesto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Wired for War: What’s in Palantir’s ‘Technofascist’ manifesto?

Snippet: American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the typical mission statement of a Silicon Valley tech company.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638879-palantir-karp-technofascist-manifesto/

[2026-04-22 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s electric vehicle deal

Snippet: Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig was imprisoned for three years after Canada arrested Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou on a US extradition request

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3350931/canadian-who-was-detained-china-warns-against-carneys-electric-vehicle-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 06:42 UTC+10:00] [michael kovrig] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s electric vehicle deal

Snippet: Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig was imprisoned for three years after Canada arrested Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou on a US extradition request

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3350931/canadian-who-was-detained-china-warns-against-carneys-electric-vehicle-deal

[2026-04-22 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China pushes schools to ease test anxiety, for students and parents

Snippet: China is banning written exams in the first two years of elementary school. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/education/china-pushes-schools-to-ease-test-anxiety-for-students-and-parents

[2026-04-22 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Trump says will extend ceasefire with Iran until it submits unified proposaI

Snippet: (LEAD) S. Korea secures 273 mln barrels of crude oil, 2.1 mln tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422000300315

[2026-04-22 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan government must lead arms production push: defense minister

Snippet: Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the Philippines, Indonesia and New Zealand have shown interest in Japanese defense equipment. (Photo by Shun Kato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/japan-government-must-lead-arms-production-push-defense-minister2

[2026-04-22 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China is not erasing Taiwan - we are

Snippet: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, then the Democratic Progressive Party's presidential candidate, casts his ballot in the election in January 2024. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/china-is-not-erasing-taiwan-we-are

[2026-04-22 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China dials up pressure after Japanese destroyer transits Taiwan Strait

Snippet: China has intensified its pressure on Japan since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks in November regarding a potential contingency in Taiwan. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-china-tensions/china-dials-up-pressure-after-japanese-destroyer-transits-taiwan-strait

[2026-04-22 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning - DailyNews

Snippet: Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a ‘huge’ earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the North-East coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/world/983364/japan-on-high-alert-for-huge-second-quake-after-lifting-tsunami-warning/

[2026-04-22 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan hosts Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, in collaboration with the Export Development Board, successfully organized the Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Centre in Tokyo, bringing together leading stakeholders from Sri Lanka and Japan to improve collaboration in the digital sector and strengthening Sri Lanka–Japan ICT cooperation, fostering innovation, and building sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships in the digital economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/business/983137/embassy-of-sri-lanka-in-japan-hosts-japan-sri-lanka-ict-business-matching-event-2026/

[2026-04-22 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Anchored in theIndian Ocean

Snippet: From the timeless voyages of Chinese monks and explorers who once traced currents of the Maritime Silk Road to the dynamic cooperation of today in trade, investment, infrastructure and education, the partnership between Sri Lanka and China continues to evolve, inspired by a collective vision of achieving sustainable growth.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/features/983399/anchored-in-theindian-ocean/

[2026-04-22 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Machida Zelvia beats Shabab Al-Ahli 1-0 to reach Asian Champions League final

Snippet: JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Japan’s Machida Zelvia advanced to the final of the Asian Champions League Elite by beating Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates 1-0 on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/machida-zelvia-shabab-alahli-6758403b171feaba04662fec37ba0bc8

[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan grants US$ 2.6 Mn to strengthen climate resilience, gender equality projects - DailyNews

Snippet: The Japanese Government through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects, aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. These initiatives, together with the Sri Lankan Government and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, will contribute to sustainable recovery from the disaster and inclusive development countrywide.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/local/983257/japan-grants-us-2-6-mn-to-strengthen-climate-resilience-gender-equality-projects/

[2026-04-22 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, 'munitions' await move

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks in paras 7-8, 16-22; ADDS photo)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421011452315

[2026-04-22 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play

Snippet: Caitlin Clark (17) takes part in drills during a training camp for the U.S women’s national basketball team Dec. 12, 2025, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-fiba-draw-ccae8c64df4994f4b7c32f324dd7f81b

[2026-04-22 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung rolls out AI-equipped TVs, defending top spot against China rivals

Snippet: A Samsung representative demonstrates a new AI-equipped TV on April 15. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/samsung-rolls-out-ai-equipped-tvs-defending-top-spot-against-china-rivals

[2026-04-22 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, 'munitions' await move

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES photo, headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421011451315

[2026-04-22 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: China pledges deeper cooperation with Mozambique

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/china-pledges-deeper-cooperation-with-mozambique/

[2026-04-22 02:16 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 CrosswordWednesday, 22 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-22

[2026-04-22 02:16 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 SudokuWednesday, 22 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-22

[2026-04-22 02:16 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 CrosswordWednesday, 22 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-22