[2026-04-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Fewer Koreans see supporting parents as child’s duty: survey

Snippet: The traditional belief in Korean society that children should support their parents is weakening, a survey conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs showed. Only about 1 in 5 respondents said children should provide such support.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717250

[2026-04-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korea adds 206,000 jobs in March, topping 200,000 for 2nd straight month: data

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415000900320

[2026-04-15 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 15)

Snippet: Cash pledges surge ahead of local elections

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415000700315

[2026-04-15 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 15)

Snippet: Prepare for long haulThe government must handle potential economic risks with medium- to long-term contingency measures

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415000600315

[2026-04-15 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 15)

Snippet: Fiscal driftRising debt, election-driven spending threaten Korea's long-term fiscal stability

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415000500315

[2026-04-15 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea slams Japan over diplomatic paper criticizing its nuclear, missile programs

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea accused Japan of a "grave provocation" against its sovereign rights after Tokyo's annual Diplomatic Bluebook expressed serious concerns over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile development, state media reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415000800315

[2026-04-15 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan bullet train's private rooms boast latest soundproofing, Wi-Fi tech

Snippet: The private compartments will be the first on the Tokaido bullet train in 23 years. (Central Japan Railway)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-bullet-train-s-private-rooms-boast-latest-soundproofing-wi-fi-tech

[2026-04-15 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: USWNT gets a sneak peek at the grass installed at Lumen for the World Cup

Snippet: Lumen Field and Elliott Bay is seen, Jan. 26, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uswnt-japan-lumen-field-grass-world-cup-81635611a30e4de7829136c26425c693

[2026-04-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China snaps up US chip tools via Southeast Asia amid supply chain shift

Snippet: TAIPEI -- China's imports of chipmaking equipment from Malaysia and Singapore rose sharply in 2025 to surpass those from the U.S., which sank to an eight-year low, a Nikkei Asia analysis has found -- yet American companies remain a vital source of advanced tools for the country.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tech-asia/china-snaps-up-us-chip-tools-via-southeast-asia-amid-supply-chain-shift

[2026-04-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trust firm deposits up 10 pct in 2025 amid bullish stock market

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Deposits held by trust companies in South Korea expanded 10 percent on-year in 2025, as investors parked more money in trust products amid a bullish stock market, data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414005200320

[2026-04-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea expands direct air travel baggage transfer program to 3 U.S. airports

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has added two more U.S. airports to its program allowing travelers from Seoul's Incheon airport to connect to a transfer flight in the United States without having to claim and recheck baggage for the flight to their final destination, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414006900320

[2026-04-15 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's more-than-decade-late sanctions ineffective as leverage on Japan

Snippet: A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems factory is pictured. It is one of the Japanese companies sanctioned by China this year. (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/china-s-more-than-decade-late-sanctions-ineffective-as-leverage-on-japan

[2026-04-15 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's prefectures and local banks help small firms weather Iran storm

Snippet: A strawberry farmer in Kumamoto prefecture says the cost of fuel to heat his greenhouse has climbed 20% since the start of the year. (Photo by Koichi Kitanishi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/japan-s-prefectures-and-local-banks-help-small-firms-weather-iran-storm

[2026-04-15 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan

Snippet: Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350099/top-russian-and-chinese-envoys-meet-beijing-discuss-iran-ukraine-and-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 05:59 UTC+10:00] [Middle East war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan

Snippet: Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350099/top-russian-and-chinese-envoys-meet-beijing-discuss-iran-ukraine-and-taiwan

[2026-04-15 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to ban in-flight use of portable power banks from this month

Snippet: Airline staff inform passengers about the new rules at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-to-ban-in-flight-use-of-portable-power-banks-from-this-month

[2026-04-15 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Private credit funds attract Japan investors, more than doubling in 1 year

Snippet: U.S.-based Blackstone operates the investment trust with the largest balance in Japan. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/private-credit-funds-attract-japan-investors-more-than-doubling-in-1-year

[2026-04-15 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Lavrov boosts ‘no limits’ Russia-China partnership: the latest on Western effort to ‘contain’ the BRICS powers

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, where he held extended talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638423-russia-lavrov-china-visit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-15 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, where he held extended talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638423-russia-lavrov-china-visit/

[2026-04-15 03:56 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: China now AI’s ‘good guy’ as US takes a ‘wild west’ approach, MPs told

Snippet: Experts point to Chinese backing for multinational attempts to introduce global governance of AI

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/14/china-now-ais-good-guy-as-us-takes-a-wild-west-approach-mps-told

[2026-04-15 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil demands rare earths be processed at home as US and China compete

Snippet: Move comes as Washington locks US$565 million deal with Brazil’s only operating rare earth mine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350094/brazil-demands-rare-earths-be-processed-home-us-and-china-compete?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil demands rare earths be processed at home as US and China compete

Snippet: Move comes as Washington locks US$565 million deal with Brazil’s only operating rare earth mine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350094/brazil-demands-rare-earths-be-processed-home-us-and-china-compete

[2026-04-15 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Et Tu, Indonesia!

Snippet: As the squeeze continues on China's energy supply (and Xi has started to lash out here and here), we suspect the next words out of the Chinese leader's mouth (if he spoke Latin) will be "...et tu, Indonesia!"

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/et-tu-indonesia

[2026-04-15 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Oppo takes on iPhone in Japan with $2,000 foldable phone

Snippet: Oppo's foldable Find N6 smartphone. The company will launch the device in Japan on April 15. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/china-s-oppo-takes-on-iphone-in-japan-with-2-000-foldable-phone

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Hainan resort island welcomes wave of Russian tourism

Snippet: Russian signage is a common sight at shops in Sanya. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/china-s-hainan-resort-island-welcomes-wave-of-russian-tourism

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Invesco to enter Japan ETF market amid deregulation push

Snippet: Invesco is the world's fourth-largest ETF provider, following BlackRock and others. (Invesco)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/invesco-to-enter-japan-etf-market-amid-deregulation-push

[2026-04-15 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Robô chinês aprende a jogar tênis em 5 horas

Snippet: Em meados de fevereiro, na antesala do Ano Novo Lunar, a China figurou nas manchetes internacionais ao apresentar modelos de robôs humanoides capazes de realizar acrobacias e movimentos de artes marciais quase à perfeição.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/rob%C3%B3tica-androide-chin%C3%AAs-aprende-a-jogar-t%C3%AAnis-em-5-horas/a-76777858

[2026-04-15 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Soaring oil prices threaten Japan's municipal bus, sewer services

Snippet: The city of Saga is scrambling to secure bus fuel, including through local gas stations, after a public bidding process failed. (Photo by Mina Hasegawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/soaring-oil-prices-threaten-japan-s-municipal-bus-sewer-services

[2026-04-15 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, 15 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-15

[2026-04-15 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, 15 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-15

[2026-04-15 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, 15 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-15

[2026-04-15 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 Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchWednesday, 15 Aprilloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-15

[2026-04-15 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 10 Taiwanese charged with spying for China

Snippet: China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has ramped up military and political pressure on Taipei in recent years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/world/asia-oceania/10-taiwanese-charged-with-spying-for-china/2319849

[2026-04-15 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AFP rejects China cyanide denial

Snippet: ​THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday rejected China’s denial of Chinese fishermen’s use of cyanide in fishing activities around Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/afp-rejects-china-cyanide-denial/2320051

[2026-04-15 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Powell’s poverty of prose propriety

Snippet: ALL of a sudden, Raymond Powell is no longer just what had struck this column as a United States undercover operative doing covert propaganda for fanning Filipino hatred for China. It appears he can now claim legitimate membership in Philippine media, having successfully gotten his contributed two-part piece “Beijing’s good-cop, bad-cop playbook in Manila” published by The Manila Times.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/opinion/columns/powells-poverty-of-prose-propriety/2320173

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese economy gets off to robust, promising start in first two months

Snippet: IN January and February, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with President Xi Jinping at its core, all regions and departments strictly implemented the decisions and arrangements made by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, adhered to the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, implemented more proactive and effective macro policies, and stepped up counter- and cross-cyclical adjustments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/supplements/chinese-economy-gets-off-to-robust-promising-start-in-first-two-months/2319936

[2026-04-15 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts

Snippet: War distractions and limited goals risk turning Beijing talks into optics over substance, as expectations shrink and planning falters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350079/trump-xi-summit-shaped-uncertainty-not-strategy-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts

Snippet: War distractions and limited goals risk turning Beijing talks into optics over substance, as expectations shrink and planning falters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350079/trump-xi-summit-shaped-uncertainty-not-strategy-experts

[2026-04-15 01:39 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Sailors cite repeated cyanide fishing in Ayungin, China claim rejected

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday that cyanide fishing appears to be recurring in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, citing multiple encounters and laboratory-confirmed findings, even as China dismissed the allegations as fabricated.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/472646/sailors-cite-repeated-cyanide-fishing-in-ayungin-as-afp-rejects-china-claim/

[2026-04-15 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Asahi Kasei to delay Canada plant opening on Honda EV slump

Snippet: Construction continues at Asahi Kasei's separator plant in Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/japan-s-asahi-kasei-to-delay-canada-plant-opening-on-honda-ev-slump

[2026-04-15 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tesla's Shanghai factory can build humanoid robots, China boss says

Snippet: Workers assemble electric vehicles at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory on April 14. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tesla-s-shanghai-factory-can-build-humanoid-robots-china-boss-says

[2026-04-15 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems'

Snippet: China has dismissed reports that it supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran as "baseless smears," after multiple outlets cited US intelligence accusing Beijing of potentially entering the war indirectly.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-rejects-baseless-smear-its-sending-weapons-iran-after-trump-warned-big-problems

[2026-04-15 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 6th CICPE Opens in Hainan with Canada as Guest of Honor and Over 3,400 Global Brands

Snippet: HAIKOU, China, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center:

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717265

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

Source: New York Post

Title: North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer

Snippet: SEOUL — North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/world-news/north-korea-tests-cruise-and-anti-ship-missiles-from-naval-destroyer/

[2026-04-15 00:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea dodges IMF downgrade at 1.9%

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday left its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent, with the government saying a supplementary budget and other policy support helped cushion the economy against mounting external shocks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717264

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

Source: AP News

Title: Three-time World Cup finalist the Netherlands faces Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F

Snippet: Netherlands’ coach Ronald Koeman reacts during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Netherlands and Lithuania in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-group-f-56c0b58b0872d8a0b01a1548786f34ad

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China

Snippet: Analysts said the trip was a sign that the UAE was seeking ‘more reliable partners’ in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350081/xi-jinpings-meeting-abu-dhabi-crown-prince-highlights-gulf-turn-towards-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China

Snippet: Analysts said the trip was a sign that the UAE was seeking ‘more reliable partners’ in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350081/xi-jinpings-meeting-abu-dhabi-crown-prince-highlights-gulf-turn-towards-china

[2026-04-14 23:42 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China faces Trump’s Iran offensive in the Hormuz Strait

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-faces-trumps-iran-offensive-in-the-hormuz-strait/

[2026-04-14 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La guerra con Irán ha frenado el impulso económico mundial, dice el FMI

Snippet: Kristalina Georgieva, directora gerente del Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI), en una sesión informativa en Beijing, China, el 10 de diciembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fmi-economia-mundial-inflacion-iran-guerra-precios-petroleo-finanzas-60550080fd9043012d30b343efed16a1