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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US travellers mistakenly think China ‘happy funeral’ celebrating longevity is trendy eatery

Snippet: Uninitiated foreign visitors stumble across celebratory gathering to mark death of 104-year-old; end up being given a slap-up meal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349238/us-travellers-mistakenly-think-china-happy-funeral-celebrating-longevity-trendy-eatery?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-10 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Taiwan's opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Snippet: In this photo taken April 8, 2026 and released by Kuomintang, Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) leader Cheng Li-wun speaks at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, eastern China’s Jiangsu province. (Kuomintang via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-taiwan-cheng-xi-9735f829b2d9d68525ad192253e47fac

[2026-04-10 15:34 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader he has ‘full confidence’ in two sides uniting

Snippet: Chinese leader Xi Jinping held talks with the head of Taiwan’s largest opposition party in Beijing on Friday — the first such meeting in nearly a decade — with Xi emphasizing his “full confidence” in the two sides uniting.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/10/asia-pacific/politics/china-taiwan-kuomintang-xi-cheng/

[2026-04-10 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai Motor launches Ioniq EV brand in China, unveils two concept cars

Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. on Friday officially launched its Ioniq electric vehicle (EV) brand in China, unveiling two new concept cars as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410006100320

[2026-04-10 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks mostly higher and oil gains ahead of planned U.S.-Iran peace talks

Snippet: Currency traders stretch near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-7ef6ebab1aaa731d2da6406b3cbde6dd

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fisherman catches Chinese drone; Iran war’s lessons for China: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From a missing elderly hiker in Hong Kong to a tragic car accident in Singapore, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3349469/fisherman-catches-chinese-drone-iran-wars-lessons-china-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fisherman catches Chinese drone; Iran war’s lessons for China: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From a missing elderly hiker in Hong Kong to a tragic car accident in Singapore, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3349469/fisherman-catches-chinese-drone-iran-wars-lessons-china-scmps-7-highlights

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea's official development aid falls 3.9 pct in 2025

Snippet: South Korea's official development assistance posted an on-year decrease of 3.9 percent to $3.87 billion in 2025, due to a weak exchange rate and reduced multilateral aid, the government said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714580

[2026-04-10 15:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Media watchdog to require bulk messaging providers to adopt anti-spam measures

Snippet: South Korea's media watchdog on Friday approved regulations requiring bulk phone text messaging service providers to implement safeguards against illegal spamming as a condition for maintaining their certification.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714576

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

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's official development aid falls 3.9 pct in 2025

Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's official development assistance (ODA) posted an on-year decrease of 3.9 percent to US$3.87 billion in 2025, due to a weak exchange rate and reduced multilateral aid, the government said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410006000315

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 years on: China proves its ‘desert wheat farms’ are not a hoax

Snippet: Chinese project to grow wheat in sand to combat desertification and strengthen food security proved to be a success across various locations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349579/two-years-china-proves-its-desert-wheat-farms-are-not-hoax?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 years on: China proves its ‘desert wheat farms’ are not a hoax

Snippet: Chinese project to grow wheat in sand to combat desertification and strengthen food security proved to be a success across various locations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349579/two-years-china-proves-its-desert-wheat-farms-are-not-hoax

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting

Snippet: Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing has sparked controversy in Taiwan, with critics accusing her of being too close to China

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/10/xi-jinping-cheng-li-wu-china-taiwan-meeting-bejing

[2026-04-10 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Media watchdog to require bulk messaging providers to adopt anti-spam measures

Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog on Friday approved regulations requiring bulk phone text messaging service providers to implement safeguards against illegal spamming as a condition for maintaining their certification.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410005900320

[2026-04-10 14:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Court rulings highlights 'narrow' view of school bullying in S. Korea

Snippet: Private messages and one-on-one conduct do not consitute ostracism, courts find

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714541

[2026-04-10 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Snippet: China's President Xi Jinping received Taiwan's main opposition party leader on Friday, in a rare meeting which saw both sides stress a desire for cross-strait peace.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj94y87k2ljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lau Yee Wa wins Grand Prize at Chommanard International Women's Literary Award 2026

Snippet: BANGKOK, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lau Yee Wa has been awarded the Grand Prize at the Chommanard International Women's Literary Award 2026, marking a major milestone as the prize expands from a national to an international platform. Her novel "Tongueless" was selected from more than 70 entries across 13 countries and territories, including ASEAN, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714523

[2026-04-10 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Names take center stage in Japan's traditional theater of Kabuki

Snippet: Kabuki actors, Kikunosuke Onoe, left, and the eighth Kikugoro Onoe, right, attend a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents’s Club of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, on March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kabuki-name-succession-japan-tradition-theater-d1e9621bc91385498314f36e1481b6fd

[2026-04-10 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: North Korea tests new electromagnetic and blackout bombs

Snippet: North Korea has conducted a series of high-tech weapons tests as it seeks to expand its arsenal with electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and new mobile air defense systems, state news agency KCNA has reported.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637898-north-korea-new-weapon-tests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-10 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: North Korea has conducted a series of high-tech weapons tests as it seeks to expand its arsenal with electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and new mobile air defense systems, KCNA state news agency reports.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637898-north-korea-new-weapon-tests/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: iQIYI to Open Its First Central China Theme Park in Wuhan, Continuing to Bring IP Value Beyond the Screen

Snippet: BEIJING, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, announced plans to develop iQIYI LAND in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province. Set within the Hanyangzao Cultural and Creative Industry Park, the park is the company's first project integrated into an urban renewal initiative, which positions iQIYI LAND as a new cultural and tourism landmark for the city, combining homegrown IP with technology-driven immersive experiences.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714519

[2026-04-10 13:49 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Former Japan star Keisuke Honda signs with club in Singapore Premier League at age 39

Snippet: Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singaporean club on Friday to resume his colorful playing career at age 39.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/10/soccer/keisuke-honda-new-team-singapore/

[2026-04-10 13:44 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: N Korea building a new war playbook from Iran and Ukraine

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/n-korea-building-a-new-war-playbook-from-iran-and-ukraine/

[2026-04-10 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Xi Jinping meets new face of Taiwan's opposition as US and Japan watch

Snippet: Cheng Li-wun, the leader of Taiwan's Kuomintang, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/taiwan-tensions/xi-jinping-meets-new-face-of-taiwan-s-opposition-as-us-and-japan-watch

[2026-04-10 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: India Tops Asia for Spiritually Driven Travel Plans in 2026, reports Agoda

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reports that faith and tradition remain key drivers of travel in India. Its 2026 Travel Outlook Report shows that Indian travellers are the most likely in Asia to plan trips for spiritual purposes this year. Nearly one in five Indian travellers (19%) expect to take a spiritually motivated trip in 2026, the highest share among Asian markets surveyed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714505

[2026-04-10 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Güntner Spotlighted Carbon Neutrality and Digital Innovation at China Refrigeration 2026

Snippet: BEIJING, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Güntner (www.guntner.com), a leading provider of refrigeration and air conditioning solutions, successfully participated in China Refrigeration 2026 at the Beijing Capital International Convention & Exhibition Center from April 8 to 10. Throughout the three-day event, the Güntner Asia Pacific team welcomed numerous industry partners and visitors at booth A1C79, engaging in meaningful discussions on key industry topics and showcasing the company's latest advancements in intelligent controls, heat pump technologies, and natural refrigerants.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714504

[2026-04-10 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korea appoints envoy to Iran to ensure safety of vessels in the region

Snippet: South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has chosen a new special envoy to Iran who will be headed towards Tehran shortly, according to the Yonhap News Agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-korea-appoints-envoy-iran-ensure-safety-vessels-region

[2026-04-10 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's aging foreign population faces gaps in elder care

Snippet: A Peruvian woman in her 70s living in the Japanese town of Oizumi receives material referring her to support services. (Photo by Saho Nakagawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/japan-immigration/japan-s-aging-foreign-population-faces-gaps-in-elder-care

[2026-04-10 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea to send special envoy to Iran amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

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/10714496

[2026-04-10 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping meets Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing

Snippet: High-profile meeting marks first time a sitting Kuomintang chairperson has met with the Communist Party leadership in over nine years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349597/xi-jinping-meets-taiwan-opposition-leader-cheng-li-wun-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-10 13:03 UTC+10:00] [cross-strait] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping meets Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing

Snippet: High-profile meeting marks first time a sitting Kuomintang chairperson has met with the Communist Party leadership in over nine years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349597/xi-jinping-meets-taiwan-opposition-leader-cheng-li-wun-beijing

[2026-04-10 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japanese firm’s tie-up with Ukrainian drone maker sparks concerns in Russia

Snippet: The two firms plan to develop drones that can be ‘deployed quickly and at low cost in the real combat conditions of Ukraine’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349578/why-japanese-firms-tie-ukrainian-drone-maker-sparks-concerns-russia

[2026-04-10 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BTS opens world tour in South Korea after hiatus for military service

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — Tens of thousands of BTS fans packed into a South Korean stadium Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour after a nearly four-year hiatus.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/10/entertainment-lifestyle/bts-opens-world-tour-in-south-korea-after-hiatus-for-military-service/2317772

[2026-04-10 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Korean won could strengthen quite quickly if Middle East situation eases: BOK chief

Snippet: (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410005300320

[2026-04-10 12:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mom’s Touch taps ex–Pizza Hut Japan CEO to drive Japan push

Snippet: Mom’s Touch said Friday it would expand its franchise business in Japan, marking a shift from direct operations to a scalable local growth model.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714459

[2026-04-10 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China factory prices log first rise in years as Iran war counters deflation

Snippet: An assembly line for car smartphone holders at a plastic accessories factory in Dongguan, in China's Guangdong province, on April 2. Elevated oil prices have driven up costs in the country's manufacturing industry. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-factory-prices-log-first-rise-in-years-as-iran-war-counters-deflation

[2026-04-10 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Stagflation risk low for now despite heightened uncertainty: BOK chief

Snippet: (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410005200320

[2026-04-10 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China stocks surge as Shanghai and Hong Kong benchmarks reclaim key levels

Snippet: Shanghai Composite Index breaks 4,000 mark and Hang Seng Index rises above 26,000, buoyed by easing deflation and policy optimism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349590/china-stocks-surge-shanghai-and-hong-kong-benchmarks-reclaim-key-levels?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-10 12:32 UTC+10:00] [ChiNext Index] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China stocks surge as Shanghai and Hong Kong benchmarks reclaim key levels

Snippet: Shanghai Composite Index breaks 4,000 mark and Hang Seng Index rises above 26,000, buoyed by easing deflation and policy optimism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349590/china-stocks-surge-shanghai-and-hong-kong-benchmarks-reclaim-key-levels

[2026-04-10 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore's ComfortDelGro bets on robotaxis as next growth engine

Snippet: ComfortDelGro will roll out robotaxis in Singapore and China with self driving technology from Toyota Motor-backed Chinese startup Pony AI. (Photo by Fumika Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/singapore-s-comfortdelgro-bets-on-robotaxis-as-next-growth-engine

[2026-04-10 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: New chief of Independence Hall of Korea to be appointed next week

Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will appoint Kim Hui-gon, the inaugural director of the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government, as the chief the Independence Hall of Korea next week, the veterans ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410003800315

[2026-04-10 12:16 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

Snippet: Planned statue symbolising the women forced by Japan into sexual slavery during the second world war has raised the ire of Tokyo’s embassy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/10/new-zealand-comfort-women-statue-could-jeopardise-diplomatic-relations-japan-says

[2026-04-10 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Full text of BOK statement on monetary policy decision in April

Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a statement by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on its monetary policy decision Friday, where the central bank held the key rate steady at 2.5 percent at its rate-setting meeting in Seoul.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410004300320

[2026-04-10 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Time is running out’ as Vance leads US delegation to Islamabad for Iran talks

Snippet: Hotel in the Pakistani capital has been fully requisitioned for Saturday discussions aimed at preserving fragile truce in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349583/time-running-out-vance-leads-us-delegation-islamabad-iran-talks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-10 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Time is running out’ as Vance leads US delegation to Islamabad for Iran talks

Snippet: Hotel in the Pakistani capital has been fully requisitioned for Saturday discussions aimed at preserving fragile truce in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349583/time-running-out-vance-leads-us-delegation-islamabad-iran-talks

[2026-04-10 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign funds pour W3.3tr into Samsung, SK hynix following ceasefire

Snippet: Foreign investors have sharply increased purchases of South Korea’s major chipmakers, led by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714344

[2026-04-10 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Finland seek ways to boost cooperation in supply chains, advanced industries

Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with his Finnish counterpart Friday to discuss bilateral cooperation in supply chains and advanced industries amid heightened global uncertainties, his office said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410004100320

[2026-04-10 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China factory prices return to growth after 3 years, beating expectations on surging oil prices

Snippet: China's factory-gate prices rose for the first time in more than three years while consumer inflation moderated in March, amid a surge in oil prices as the Iran war upended global energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/china-cpi-ppi-march-iran-oil-chock-consumer-inflation-manufacturing-.html

[2026-04-10 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) BOK says rate freeze decision was unanimous

Snippet: (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260410004000320

[2026-04-10 11:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Zara joins Korea's ultrafast delivery race, faces profitability test

Snippet: Inditex’s global fashion brand Zara is expanding into same-day and overnight delivery in Korea, stepping up efforts to strengthen its logistics competitiveness.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714299