[2026-07-28 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump says S. Korea, U.S. remain 'united' in 'steadfast' alliance in armistice anniv. message

Snippet: WASHINGTON, July 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728012200315

[2026-07-28 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Teen in China manages to get high gaokao score, despite series of family tragedies | South China Morning Post

Snippet: After an outpouring of support from across the country, 18-year-old Zeng Zixuan asked officials to redirect donations to other students in need.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3362163/teen-china-manages-get-high-gaokao-score-despite-series-family-tragedies

[2026-07-28 23:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From CXMT to Zhipu: How Alibaba’s investment pays off with a growing AI and chip portfolio

Snippet: The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362156/cxmt-zhipu-how-alibabas-investment-pays-growing-ai-and-chip-portfolio

[2026-07-28 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why did shares of Chinese chipmaker CXMT surge over 460 per cent in a day? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The company has a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan (US$484.7 billion) as of July 27, making it mainland China’s most valuable onshore listing.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/science/3362162/why-did-shares-chinese-chipmaker-cxmt-surge-over-460-cent-day

[2026-07-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

Snippet: The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362103/all-went-wrong-a380-flight-china-becomes-10-hour-ordeal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal

Snippet: The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362103/all-went-wrong-a380-flight-china-becomes-10-hour-ordeal

[2026-07-28 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Snippet: Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362159/new-peak-us-china-tech-rivalry-tibet-drone-hub-launches-mount-everest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:55 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Snippet: Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362159/new-peak-us-china-tech-rivalry-tibet-drone-hub-launches-mount-everest

[2026-07-28 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: The mountainous region of Kumamoto is no stranger to quakes.

Snippet: Japan9:50 p.m. July 28

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07/28/world/japan-earthquake-kumamoto-tsunami/the-mountainous-region-of-kumamoto-is-no-stranger-to-quakes

[2026-07-28 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’

Snippet: Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362153/china-cracks-down-sales-decommissioned-military-equipment-protect-plas-image?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:42 UTC+10:00] [military uniforms] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’

Snippet: Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362153/china-cracks-down-sales-decommissioned-military-equipment-protect-plas-image

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: America declares international law for thee but not for me

Snippet: While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3361944/america-declares-international-law-thee-not-me?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: America declares international law for thee but not for me

Snippet: While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3361944/america-declares-international-law-thee-not-me

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia vastly outspends China on Pacific aid. But there’s a catch

Snippet: The perception China is pumping vast sums of development assistance into the Pacific compared with other nations is not borne out by the evidence, with Australia spending significantly more on aid, infrastructure funding and loans in the region than any other nation.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-vastly-outspends-china-on-pacific-aid-but-there-s-a-catch-20260727-p60j1g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia supplants China as Pacific's biggest lender

Snippet: Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 10:30pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/new-lowy-pacific-aid-map-australia-lending-investor/106967764

[2026-07-28 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China responde a críticas sobre exceso de capacidad industrial, ante amenazas de aranceles de EEUU

Snippet: Trabajadores en una fábrica de Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base en Hohot, en Mongolia Interior, China, el 11 de junio del 2026. (AP foto/Ng Han Guan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-comercio-221a9159277d73eaaaab96364ba4d65c

[2026-07-28 22:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea eyes $19.8b Texas gas power project as 1st US investment deal

Snippet: South Korea is nearing a decision to back a $19.8 billion gas-fired power project in Texas as the first investment under its strategic US investment commitment, according to government and industry sources Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10823431

[2026-07-28 22:06 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Powerful earthquake hits Japan, injuring at least 50

Snippet: A major earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, injuring at least 50 people and halting transportation in an area that serves as a hub for the country’s semiconductor industry.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/powerful-earthquake-hits-japan-injuring-at-least-50-20260728-p60jf6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moonshot’s Kimi K3 triggers Silicon Valley debate over bans on Chinese open source models

Snippet: Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362143/moonshots-kimi-k3-triggers-silicon-valley-debate-over-bans-chinese-open-source-models?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moonshot’s Kimi K3 triggers debate over US bans on Chinese open source models

Snippet: Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362143/moonshots-kimi-k3-triggers-silicon-valley-debate-over-bans-chinese-open-source-models

[2026-07-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?

Snippet: Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362134/what-does-deeper-tech-integration-during-us-led-rimpac-mean-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?

Snippet: Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362134/what-does-deeper-tech-integration-during-us-led-rimpac-mean-china

[2026-07-28 21:54 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Pangilinan seeks Senate probe into PH’s ‘Ayungin Deal’ with China

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan sought a Senate investigation into the so-called “Ayungin Deal” or “Provisional Understanding” that the Philippines entered into with China covering rotation and resupply missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/482626/pangilinan-seeks-senate-probe-into-phs-ayungin-deal-with-china/

[2026-07-28 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China rejects claims about excess manufacturing capacity as US eyes more tariff hikes

Snippet: Workers assemble charging stations at the Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base in Hohot in northern China’s Inner Mongolia province on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-economy-overcapacity-trade-tariffs-cf3e096486d6f0c83b0b52e0aa7f446d

[2026-07-28 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a US military base near the capital, Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/world/asia-oceania/south-korean-officials-order-residents-to-evacuate-after-reported-white-phosphorus-leak-at-us-base/2392951

[2026-07-28 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan PM says injuries, buildings collapsed in major quake

Snippet: TOKYO — A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/world/japan-pm-says-injuries-buildings-collapsed-in-major-quake/2392952

[2026-07-28 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Reports of multiple deaths after earthquake strikes Japan

Snippet: Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 9:48pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/japan-earthquake-live-coverage/106969150

[2026-07-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Korea Barbeque'd: Kospi Crashes As Chip Stocks Tank, AI Token Index Spirals Lower

Snippet: South Korean stocks plunged on Tuesday as concerns over circular AI financing and China's expanding DUV lithography capabilities (read here) were top of mind among investors. Adding to the pressure, chipmakers may not have found a floor just yet because Silicon Data's LLM Token Expenditure Index continues to slide, suggesting that companies are shifting toward cheaper models, particularly open-source alternatives from China.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/korea-massacre-kospi-crashes-chip-stocks-tank-ai-token-index-spirals-lower

[2026-07-28 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base near the capital, Seoul.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-us-air-base-white-phosphorus-33085a09c2a1b06e7dd310250a4ef72f

[2026-07-28 21:36 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pokémon plane, Japan quake and a US tornado: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenAhmedabad, IndiaResidents survey the rubble of a collapsed building after torrential rainPhotograph: Shammi Mehra/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenNajaf, IraqShia pilgrims making their way to the city of Karbala to observe Arbaeen, which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period after the Day of AshuraPhotograph: Anmar Khalil/APShareView image in fullscreenGlasgow, ScotlandUganda’s Mauren Akiiki Banura competes in the first heat of the women’s 400 metres at the Scotstoun Stadium during the Commonwealth Games Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jul/28/pokemon-aeroplane-japan-quake-us-tornado-tuesday-photos-of-the-day

[2026-07-28 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide As Tech Rout Continues, Kospi Halted As It Crashes 10%

Snippet: Futures extend Monday's losses as the Tech tape continues to unravel; global Semis were hit yesterday and again overnight (despite the best attempts of Goldman and JPM to force retail to buy the falling knives) with Asian stocks and especially Korea (-10%) bearing the brunt with fears of Chinese competition accelerating the sell-off and then spilling back over into the US.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-tech-rout-continues-kospi-halted-it-crashes-10

[2026-07-28 21:24 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Multiple people trapped inside shopping centre in Japan after earthquake – live updates

Snippet: An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌7.1 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefecture

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/28/people-trapped-japan-earthquake-kumamoto-aeon-shopping-centre-mall-latest-news-updates

[2026-07-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/28/world-news/a-magnitude-7-1-earthquake-shakes-part-of-southern-japan-but-no-tsunami-detected/

[2026-07-28 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Chinese chip giant defies US pressure with 466% debut surge

Snippet: China’s largest memory-chip maker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), has become the mainland’s most valuable listed company after its shares jumped more than five fold on their market debut.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643562-cxmt-chips-ipo-defies-us-pressure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-28 21:08 UTC+10:00] [Bank of Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian central banker’s exit signals dilemma over rate policy, growth target

Snippet: Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362150/indonesian-central-bankers-exit-signals-dilemma-over-rate-policy-growth-target

[2026-07-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mounts

Snippet: The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362147/china-woos-slovakia-ai-robotics-pitch-eu-trade-friction-mounts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mounts

Snippet: The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362147/china-woos-slovakia-ai-robotics-pitch-eu-trade-friction-mounts

[2026-07-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Audi, Volkswagen seek business restructuring

Snippet: BERLIN — Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi must work with the group toward a comprehensive restructuring, the subsidiary’s finance chief said on Monday, after reporting a weak second quarter hit by falling sales in China and the United States.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/business/foreign-business/audi-volkswagen-seek-business-restructuring/2392057

[2026-07-28 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Snippet: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, knocking out power to thousands of homes, stopping rail services and triggering tsunami warnings and aftershocks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/28/magnitude-7-1-earthquake-shakes-southern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued

[2026-07-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s behind China’s recent spike in Covid-19 cases? And is it anything to worry about?

Snippet: Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362131/whats-behind-chinas-recent-spike-covid-19-cases-and-it-anything-worry-about?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s behind China’s spike in Covid-19 cases? And is it cause for concern?

Snippet: Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362131/whats-behind-chinas-recent-spike-covid-19-cases-and-it-anything-worry-about

[2026-07-28 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Powerful Quake Rocks Southern Japan

Snippet: A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring dozens, sparking fires, and damaging buildings.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/powerful-quake-rocks-southern-japan

[2026-07-28 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: White phosphorus leak reported inside US airbase in South Korea, safety ministry says

Snippet: A "leak" of white phosphorus occurred inside the Osan Air Base in South Korea on Tuesday, and an evacuation advisory has been issued for nearby residents, South Korea's safety ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-903888

[2026-07-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s home-grown DUV progress not the biggest threat to ASML, analysts say

Snippet: Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362139/chinas-home-grown-duv-progress-not-biggest-threat-asml-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s home-grown DUV progress not the biggest threat to ASML, analysts say

Snippet: Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362139/chinas-home-grown-duv-progress-not-biggest-threat-asml-analysts-say

[2026-07-28 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake

Snippet: An aerial view showing the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre in Japan's Kashima Town

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgewg24qgnjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-28 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China rejects 'overcapacity' claims in sweeping rebuttal against US, EU

Snippet: Cars are lined up for export at Shanghai's port on July 14. (China Daily via Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/china-rejects-overcapacity-claims-in-sweeping-rebuttal-against-us-eu

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pushes back against Western overcapacity claims in new document

Snippet: Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362138/china-pushes-back-against-western-overcapacity-claims-new-document?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pushes back against Western overcapacity claims in new document

Snippet: Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362138/china-pushes-back-against-western-overcapacity-claims-new-document

[2026-07-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teenager wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication

Snippet: With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362080/china-teenager-wins-praise-developing-app-remind-grandpa-take-daily-medication?utm_source=rss_feed