[2026-04-01 01:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines to rename disputed South China Sea islands to boost ‘sovereignty’

Snippet: The features to be renamed belong to the Spratly archipelago, site of repeated confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348577/philippines-rename-disputed-south-china-sea-islands-boost-sovereignty

[2026-04-01 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: China unveils Atlas drone swarm system – each one controls 96 precision drones

Snippet: Shop now

Read full article: https://nypost.com/video/china-unveils-atlas-drone-swarm-system-each-one-controls-96-precision-drones/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Japan deploys first long-range missiles capable of reaching mainland China

Snippet: The Type-12 land-to-ship missile launcher is shown at the Camp Kengun in the Kumamoto prefecture, western Japan. (AP: Kyodo News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/japan-deploys-first-long-range-missiles-in-region-near-china/106518946

[2026-04-01 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China and Pakistan call for 'immediate cessation of hostilities'

Snippet: China and Pakistan's foreign ministers have called for an immediate ceasefire to end hostilities amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, urging peace talks as soon as possible, Pakistan's foreign ministry and Chinese state news agency Xinhua is reporting.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-and-pakistan-call-immediate-cessation-hostilities

[2026-04-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Labor party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor’s draft party platform more assertive on China and omits mandatory jail term stance

Snippet: Exclusive: the 2026 document is designed to provide ‘scaffolding’ for a long-term Labor government

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/01/labor-government-draft-national-party-platform-china-mandatory-jail

[2026-04-01 00:58 UTC+10:00] [Osaka] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan rape accuser condemns prosecution’s failure to protect victims

Snippet: The victim, a prosecutor herself, in 2024 accused Osaka’s then top prosecutor of raping her 6 years ago

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3348575/japan-rape-accuser-condemns-prosecutions-failure-protect-victims

[2026-04-01 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan, Indonesia focus on energy cooperation as concerns grow over Iran war fallout

Snippet: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, is greeted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for their lunch after they announced their statements at the Akasaka guesthouse in Tokyo Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Yoshikazu Tsuno/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-indonesia-takaichi-prabowo-energy-war-iran-5ac82d8b6bd7e4fa82afa61a439a3545

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?

Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – When Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar would travel to Beijing the following day, it reached for familiar language, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two nations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/will-china-join-pakistan-led-efforts-to-mediate-us-iran-peace

[2026-04-01 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Cameroon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China football team sucker-punched by early goals in wake-up call against Cameroon

Snippet: Defeat to higher-ranked ‘Indomitable Lions’ in Fifa Series in Melbourne comes four days after win over World Cup-bound Curacao

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3348564/china-football-team-sucker-punched-early-goals-wake-call-against-cameroon

[2026-04-01 00:05 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges ‘strategic coordination’ with Pakistan to help end US war on Iran

Snippet: Pakistani foreign minister arrives in Beijing amid speculation that Tehran is seeking security guarantees from China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348571/china-pledges-strategic-coordination-pakistan-help-end-us-war-iran

[2026-04-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huang Yiping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China has ‘room’ for imported inflation, but economic risks rising: PBOC adviser

Snippet: As US-Israel war with Iran sends prices up, a monetary expert says impact on China depends on conflict’s severity, while higher energy costs are worrying

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348567/china-has-room-imported-inflation-economic-risks-rising-pboc-adviser

[2026-03-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could the energy crisis prompt US and China to ‘sit down and work together’?

Snippet: Washington’s change in direction is a ‘reminder’ that Beijing could play a more important role in global governance, researcher says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348499/could-energy-crisis-prompt-us-and-china-sit-down-and-work-together

[2026-03-31 22:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US-based dissident artist put on trial in China over satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group

Snippet: New York-based Gao Zhen was detained in 2024 during a family visit to China and then tried for ‘defaming national heroes’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/31/dissident-artist-gao-zhen-tried-china-satirical-mao-sculptures-rights-group

[2026-03-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hang Seng Indexes Company and Korea Exchange Launch the First Co-branded HK-Korea Cross-Market Index Series to Deepen Capital Market Connectivity

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hang Seng Indexes Company ('HSIL') and Korea Exchange ('KRX') today jointly announced the launch of the Hang Seng KRX HK-Korea Index Series, marking the first co-branded cross-market index collaboration between the two organisations and a significant step in deepening capital market connectivity between Hong Kong and Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707001

[2026-03-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: China’s abuse makes birthright citizenship a life-or-death choice for America

Snippet: Get ready for the next Roe v. Wade — as a new Supreme Court case threatens to split the country, not over abortion, but over “birthright citizenship.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/opinion/chinas-abuse-makes-birthright-citizenship-a-life-or-death-ruling/

[2026-03-31 22:29 UTC+10:00] [Sabrewing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tests ‘world’s heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations

Snippet: Designed for both military and civilian use, it has 7-tonne take-off weight and is the world’s heaviest cargo drone in full-scale flight

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348559/china-tests-worlds-heaviest-cargo-drone-suited-high-altitude-and-island-operations

[2026-03-31 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran war

Snippet: Japan's sportswear king says rising costs of transporting goods its 'biggest concern'

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war

[2026-03-31 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No deals on mainland China visit, Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai warns KMT chairwoman

Snippet: Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun is expected to lead a delegation to mainland China from April 7 to 12

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348556/no-deals-mainland-china-visit-taiwans-premier-cho-jung-tai-warns-kmt-chairwoman

[2026-03-31 22:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to ease multiple-entry visa requirements for Chinese nationals

Snippet: South Korea has eased requirements for multiple-entry visas for Chinese visitors, Seoul's diplomatic mission in Beijing said Tuesday, in line with efforts to attract more tourists and enhance convenience for business travelers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706994

[2026-03-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 Chinese ships exit Strait of Hormuz as PetroChina stresses operations stable

Snippet: PetroChina chairman addresses annual results conference as three Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz and Iran passes law on transit fees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348534/3-chinese-ships-exit-strait-hormuz-petrochina-stresses-operations-stable

[2026-03-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shenzhen activates China’s first 10,000-card AI cluster with domestic chips

Snippet: Hub launches new cluster built with Huawei advanced chips, delivering 11,000 petaflops of computing power in push for home-grown tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3348502/shenzhen-activates-chinas-first-10000-card-ai-cluster-domestic-chips

[2026-03-31 21:54 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: What China’s spy chief was really seeking in Indonesia

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/what-chinas-spy-chief-was-really-seeking-in-indonesia/

[2026-03-31 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: France's Macron arrives in Japan for talks dominated by Mideast war

Snippet: TOKYO — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan on Tuesday for a visit that initially aimed to strengthen partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation but will now be dominated by the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/world/frances-macron-arrives-in-japan-for-talks-dominated-by-mideast-war/2311256

[2026-03-31 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan’s Saki Kumagai: ‘I try to pass the baton to the next generation’

Snippet: The defender, a sole link between the past and present, is focused on nurturing young talent to help her country realise its 50-year plan

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/japan-saki-kumagai-next-generation-football

[2026-03-31 21:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nat'l Assembly ratifies trade pact with UAE

Snippet: The National Assembly on Tuesday ratified the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, marking South Korea's first free trade pact with a Middle Eastern country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706984

[2026-03-31 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New Milestone Achieved! Fibocom's Fx550 5G Module Based on Samsung Exynos Modem Enters Global Mass Production

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 31, Fibocom announced that its Fx550 5G module (including FM550 M.2 form factor and FG550 LGA form factor), developed based on the Samsung Exynos Modem chipset, has officially entered large-scale mass production. The commercial launch of this product not only marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between Fibocom and Samsung, but also provides high-performance and highly reliable connectivity solutions for global 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) and broadband IoT

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706977

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Oysters] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Something out of the ordinary’: why are Japan’s oysters dying en masse?

Snippet: A death rate of up to 90%, attributed to warming seas, is threatening the trade in Hiroshima prefecture, which produces most of the country’s farmed oysters

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/31/japan-oysters-dying-death-rate-warming-seas-hiroshima

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apple’s accidental AI feature roll-out in China risks regulatory backlash, expert says

Snippet: Mainland China users briefly access Apple Intelligence before the update vanishes, raising questions over compliance and regulatory approval

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3348527/apples-accidental-ai-feature-roll-out-china-risks-regulatory-backlash-expert-says

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bryn Terfel on bringing drama to the opera stage and the importance of listening

Snippet: Bryn Terfel’s journey as one of opera’s most commanding voices, from singing at King Charles’ coronation to Verbier Festival’s inaugural China edition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348515/bryn-terfel-bringing-drama-opera-stage-and-importance-listening

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How emperors and nobles kept warm without down quilts during winter in ancient China

Snippet: While the rich luxuriated using women, dogs, cats to fight off freezing temperatures, the poor slept in manure heaps and death was common

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3347718/how-emperors-and-nobles-kept-warm-without-down-quilts-during-winter-ancient-china

[2026-03-31 20:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee meets with US lawmakers, seeks tighter coordination on Mideast war fallout

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706973

[2026-03-31 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pioneering Innovation in Telecom Power: Huawei Wins Global Best Practices Award 2025

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Huawei Site Power Facility won the Global Best Practices Award 2025 from Frost & Sullivan for its continuous technological innovation and industry leadership. This award recognizes Huawei's outstanding contributions to the application of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies and AI-powered green site solutions, highlighting its industry leadership in driving global operators' transition from traditional energy consumers to energy prosumers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706961

[2026-03-31 20:09 UTC+10:00] [smart shipping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China plans AI-powered smart shipping system by 2027

Snippet: Pilot zones and more than 100 smart vessels are part of Beijing’s strategy to bolster maritime operations and address bottlenecks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348531/china-plans-ai-powered-smart-shipping-system-2027

[2026-03-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bill passed to designate May 1 as public holiday

Snippet: South Korea's National Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to designate Labor Day, which falls on May 1, as a public holiday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706943

[2026-03-31 19:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What to eat in Korea this month: Spring’s best seasonal foods

Snippet: If you’re in Korea in April, you’ve arrived at one of the tastiest times of year. Spring brings a wave of fresh, fragrant ingredients that have long been enjoyed around Korean tables, despite many only being available for a short window.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706940

[2026-03-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In age of US-China rivalry, supply chain statecraft counts

Snippet: Systems that once underpinned globalisation as a process of integration are becoming repurposed as instruments of competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347953/age-us-china-rivalry-supply-chain-statecraft-counts

[2026-03-31 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Coway Holds 37th Annual General Meeting

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coway Co., Ltd., the "Best Life Solution Company," has announced that it today held its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its Yugu office in Gongju City, Chungcheongnam Province, South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706897

[2026-03-31 19:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Dark tales of K-pop obsession and contract killing head to France

Snippet: Marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France, the Literature Translation Institute of Korea on Tuesday announced its yearlong series of events introducing Korean literature across France.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706896

[2026-03-31 19:08 UTC+10:00] [Defence Innovation Science and Technology Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan has enough plutonium to make 5,500 nuclear warheads, PLA Daily says

Snippet: China’s military mouthpiece claims Tokyo has ‘astonishing’ stockpile of nuclear materials and the tech to produce weapons

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348518/japan-has-enough-plutonium-make-5500-nuclear-warheads-pla-daily-says

[2026-03-31 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China, Pakistan to 'strengthen' cooperation on Iran, Beijing says

Snippet: China and Pakistan will "strengthen" their cooperation on Iran, Beijing's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as top Islamabad officials visited the Chinese capital.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-pakistan-strengthen-cooperation-iran-beijing-says

[2026-03-31 18:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea condemns acts threatening UN peacekeepers in Lebanon after Indonesian casualties

Snippet: South Korea on Tuesday condemned all acts threatening UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, after Indonesian personnel were killed and wounded in the region.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706869

[2026-03-31 18:40 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding program

Snippet: Indonesia will loan two Komodo dragons to Shizuoka Prefecture, where it is hoped the endangered reptiles will be able to breed, and will receive some red pandas and giraffes in return, an official said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/31/japan/komodo-dragons-indonesia/

[2026-03-31 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japón despliega sus primeros misiles de largo alcance

Snippet: El lanzamisiles tierra-barco Type-12 se ve en la base Camp Kengun en la prefectura de Kumamoto, en el oeste de Japón, el 17 de marzo de 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japon-misiles-china-ejercito-constitucion-takaichi-37408e1cf45cd6a27c2034e677e5e519

[2026-03-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Scotland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Steve Clarke plays down discord as Scotland aim to kickstart World Cup preparations

Snippet: Manager says fans booing after defeat by Japan is ‘not a big issue’ as he prepares to face Côte d’Ivoire in Liverpool

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/steve-clarke-scotland-japan-cote-divoire-world-cup-2026

[2026-03-31 17:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 32.6 million to get up to 600,000 won in relief cash. Will non-Korean residents be included?

Snippet: Some 32.56 million people in South Korea — those in the bottom 70 percent of the income bracket — will likely receive a one-off cash handout of between 100,000 won and 600,000 won ($65-$390) under the government’s supplementary budget plan.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706805

[2026-03-31 17:36 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan seeks French backing as Macron begins Asia trip in Iran war’s shadow

Snippet: Japan is enlisting French support amid a global energy shock and a diplomatic rupture with Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3348495/japan-seeks-french-backing-macron-begins-asia-trip-iran-wars-shadow

[2026-03-31 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan deploys its first long-range missiles

Snippet: The Type-12 land-to-ship missile launcher is shown at the Camp Kengun in the Kumamoto prefecture, western Japan, on March 17, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-china-taiwan-missile-longrange-40322ab51735b2ce17ce6f02d224d14f

[2026-03-31 17:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US military squadron in Alaska joins live-fire drills in S. Korea

Snippet: A US military squadron stationed in Alaska has joined live-fire drills with the South Korean military, according to the US Eighth Army on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706784

[2026-03-31 17:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Will Korea’s WGBI entry calm volatile markets?

Snippet: Index inclusion to draw inflows, but may act more as buffer than boost

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706783

[2026-03-31 17:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pledges to build domed stadiums mushroom ahead of June elections

Snippet: South Korea is again brimming with election pledges to build domed stadiums or cultural arenas to stimulate the local economy ahead of June's local elections, but watchers say the pledges may be unrealistic, citing unfulfilled pledges from politicians in the past.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706781