[2026-03-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Nicolas Maduro] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s strategy to stay out of Iran war is working – and crisis may spur opportunity

Snippet: Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347827/why-chinas-strategy-stay-out-iran-war-working-and-crisis-may-spur-opportunity

[2026-03-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Song Jong-hwan] Time for action in Strait of Hormuz crisis

Snippet: The war involving Iran, now entering its fourth week, is escalating with no clear end in sight. Statements by US President Donald Trump have shifted repeatedly, heightening uncertainty and volatility in the region. Under these circumstances, the international security environment is becoming increasingly unpredictable, and South Korea’s response is being put to a critical test.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702647

[2026-03-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] Iran war’s double message for North Korea

Snippet: As the United States and Iran reportedly begin exploring contacts for a possible ceasefire, the war in the Middle East appears to be entering a new phase. Though this may signal a path toward ending the war, the conflict's strategic meaning is becoming increasingly ambiguous. What this war is teaching the world, and particularly North Korea, is not a single clear lesson, but a set of mixed and potentially misleading signals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702646

[2026-03-26 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-May, delaying a planned trip by several weeks as the war against Iran drags on.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/trump-to-visit-xi-jinping-in-china-on-may-14-and-15-after-iran-war-delay

[2026-03-26 07:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Trump to meet Xi in China in May, White House says

Snippet: March 26, 2026 07:02 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/trump-to-meet-xi-in-china-in-may-white-house-says/

[2026-03-26 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Once-a-week activity may cut older people’s dementia risk by 30%

Snippet: A new study out of Japan found that older adults who practice a key mealtime habit might lower their risk of dementia by anywhere from 30 to almost 70%.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/health/once-a-week-activity-may-cut-elderly-dementia-risk-by-30/

[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Worst oil crisis creates good time for China’s EV giants - DailyNews

Snippet: A historic oil shock and surging fuel prices are strengthening the demand for electric vehicles especially for China’s EV makers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/business/972870/worst-oil-crisis-creates-good-time-for-chinas-ev-giants/

[2026-03-26 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Madam Peng Liyuan] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi-Trump summit: White House locks in new dates in May

Snippet: White House says Trump also to host Chinese leader in Washington later this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347914/xi-trump-summit-white-house-locks-new-dates-may

[2026-03-26 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Russia, China share insane Iranian propaganda videos — featuring missile blowing up Statue of Liberty

Snippet: Russian state media has shared a an insane Iranian-made AI video showing a missile blowing up the Statue of Liberty.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/world-news/russia-china-share-iranian-propaganda-video-featuring-missile-blowing-up-statue-of-liberty/

[2026-03-26 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump viajará a China a mediados de mayo, tras reagendar por la guerra con Irán

Snippet: El presidente Donald Trump escucha a un periodista durante la toma de posesión del secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca, el martes 24 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-china-iran-xi-ormuz-d4b6866cb6635ec1d0be308989b7d10f

[2026-03-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson signs with Real American Freestyle

Snippet: In this Aug. 6, 2021, file photo, United State’s Gable Dan Steveson poses with his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the men’s freestyle 125kg wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Chiba, Japan.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gable-steveson-real-american-wrestling-eea4cb747023acae8e343191120d39d9

[2026-03-26 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15

Snippet: President Donald Trump listens to a reporter during the swearing in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-china-trip-iran-war-401c4c33a01b2acce72e96eb8058f8cc

[2026-03-26 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: White House says Trump will meet Xi in China in May

Snippet: A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/trump-xi-beijing-china-summit.html

[2026-03-26 03:26 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The China lessons India can ill-afford to ignore

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/the-china-lessons-india-can-ill-afford-to-ignore/

[2026-03-26 03:16 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 CrosswordThursday, 26 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-26

[2026-03-26 03:16 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 SudokuThursday, 26 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-26

[2026-03-26 03:16 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 CrosswordThursday, 26 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-26

[2026-03-26 03:16 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 SearchThursday, 26 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-26

[2026-03-26 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Belarus leader visits North Korea for first time

Snippet: SEOUL — Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko began on Wednesday his first official visit to North Korea, with the two countries united by Western sanctions, closeness to Russia and accusations of rights violations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/asia-oceania/belarus-leader-visits-north-korea-for-first-time/2307253

[2026-03-26 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sakamoto takes the lead as she chases fourth gold at figure skating worlds

Snippet: Kaori Sakamoto from Japan skates during the women¥s short program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/figure-skating-worlds-36e38145e7be8b0a64849f2111da7f4f

[2026-03-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Airbus wins Chinese airline’s 101-plane order in victory over Boeing

Snippet: China Eastern Airlines said it would take delivery of the A320neo aircraft, worth US$15.8 billion, between 2028 and 2032

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347905/airbus-wins-chinese-airlines-101-plane-order-victory-over-boeing-key-market

[2026-03-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Fu Qianshao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Should China be worried about Japan’s maritime force overhaul?

Snippet: Reform reflects shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for potential conflict with Beijing, Chinese analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347889/should-china-be-worried-about-japans-maritime-force-overhaul

[2026-03-26 01:13 UTC+10:00] [OpenClaw] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Semicon China: AI, advanced packaging set to drive country’s chip industry growth

Snippet: China on track to account for nearly half of world wafer capacity in two years, organiser of world’s largest chip industry trade show says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3347902/semicon-china-ai-advanced-packaging-set-drive-countrys-chip-industry-growth

[2026-03-26 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pop Mart shares sink on Labubu reliance despite revenue surge

Snippet: Labubu dolls are on display at the Pop Mart store at American Dream mall in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/labubu-pop-mart-china-shares-earnings-0b0cfc1a1bde2ea5502a0e6479b8702e

[2026-03-26 00:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Snippet: UK urged to tackle transnational repression, as dissidents say Beijing has targeted them with tax bills and other threats

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/china-hong-kong-dissidents-transnational-repression-report

[2026-03-26 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Hungary shrugs off EU criticism over contact with Russia and China

Snippet: Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that Budapest will maintain contact with Russia and China despite opposition from Brussels, a government spokesman has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636154-hungary-russia-china-eu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says Mexico’s tariff hikes constitute ‘trade barriers’ after probe

Snippet: The tariff increases – made in part to appease demands from Washington – have been designated a breach of trade rules by Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347881/china-says-mexicos-tariff-hikes-constitute-trade-barriers-after-probe

[2026-03-25 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Kenya finalises trade deal with China as they deepen bilateral ties

Snippet: Kenya and China signed four memoranda of understanding on economic partnership, agriculture, livestock and trade on Tuesday, as Kenyan President William Ruto held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/kenya-finalises-trade-deal-with-china-as-they-deepen-bilateral-ties/

[2026-03-25 23:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Belarusian president begins official visit to N. Korea: report

Snippet: Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has begun an official visit to North Korea to discuss cooperation in various sectors, a Belarusian news report said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702780

[2026-03-25 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos assures public PH has ample fuel supply

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assures the public that the country has ample oil supply and has no problem with sources. The Philippines, he noted in a press conference in Malacañang on March 25, 2026, has secured a 45-day nationwide fuel supply, with oil imports coming from Japan, China, South Korea, India, and Russia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/videos/watch-marcos-assures-public-ph-has-ample-fuel-supply/2307451

[2026-03-25 23:17 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of office overseeing Hong Kong affairs

Snippet: Selection of former vice-president of All-China Women’s Federation makes her first female deputy director since office’s elevation in 2023

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3347890/zhang-dongmei-named-new-deputy-director-office-overseeing-hong-kong-affairs

[2026-03-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China names trillions of AI tokens after yuan. Should US worry for the dollar?

Snippet: China has officially designated ciyuan as the translation for ‘token’, giving strong economic overtones to what has been a tech term

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347887/china-names-trillions-ai-token-after-yuan-should-us-worry-dollar

[2026-03-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US basketball star Candace Parker grateful for chance to play in mainland China

Snippet: Two-time Olympic gold medallist retired in 2024, now pursues hugely successful post-playing career but receives ‘vicious’ abuse as TV analyst

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3347886/american-basketball-star-candace-parker-grateful-chance-play-mainland-china

[2026-03-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption

Snippet: Tan confessed to taking about US$89 million in bribes and insider trading during his time at Avic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347885/former-defence-exec-tan-ruisong-given-death-sentence-exceptional-corruption

[2026-03-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China Mobile bets on Hong Kong as gateway for global computing flows

Snippet: China Mobile opens new data centre and expands cables as Hong Kong is drawn deeper into China’s national computing network

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3347877/china-mobile-bets-hong-kong-gateway-global-computing-flows

[2026-03-25 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Taiwan skips WTO meeting after Cameroon labels it ‘Province of China’

Snippet: Taiwan has announced it will for the first time skip a major World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting after a dispute with host nation Cameroon over how the island was identified on official documents.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/taiwan-skips-wto-meeting-after-cameroon-labels-it-province-of-china/

[2026-03-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: African producers may have energy edge in Iran war, if they can overcome hurdles

Snippet: Analysts say oil from Africa may be lower-risk alternative, coinciding with a fresh push for infrastructure to supply Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347841/african-producers-may-have-energy-edge-during-iran-war-if-they-can-overcome-hurdles

[2026-03-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Son of Olympic skier John Smart dead at 23 after being buried in avalanche

Snippet: The son of two-time Olympic freestyle skier John Smart has died after he was buried in an avalanche while skiing in Japan.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/son-of-canadaian-olympic-skier-john-smart-dead-at-23-after-being-buried-in-avalanche/

[2026-03-25 21:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea likely to face LNG price volatility due to suspended supply from Qatar: officials

Snippet: Seoul may see increased volatility in liquefied natural gas prices after Qatar reportedly declared force majeure on its long-term LNG supply contract with South Korea, but the impact on the supply will likely be limited, officials here said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702755

[2026-03-25 21:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea coach not worried about Son Heung-min's scoring woes

Snippet: Even with his captain Son Heung-min enduring an early-season scoring slump, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo isn't worried.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702754

[2026-03-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Ba Shusong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong exchange executive Ba Shusong reported out of public sight

Snippet: An economist, academic and frequent speaker on Hong Kong’s role linking mainland China to the world, Ba left HKEX in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3347879/former-hong-kong-exchange-executive-ba-shusong-reported-out-public-sight

[2026-03-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pudu Robotics Unveils PUDU BG1 Series: Defining the AI-Native Era of Large-Scale Cleaning

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global intelligent robotics leader, today announced the launch of the PUDU BG1 Series, the world's first AI-native large scrubber-dryer robots. Representing a strategic leap in Pudu's cleaning portfolio, the BG1 series fundamentally redefines the underlying logic of commercial robotics. By transitioning from traditional "automation" to a truly AI-native architecture, the BG1 series provides comprehensive, intelligent floor care for expansive environments, including retail complexes, warehouses, industrial plants, and transportation hubs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702738

[2026-03-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SANY Debuts World's First Intelligent Hybrid Pump Truck

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY recently held a product launch event themed "Usher New Chapter with Intelligent-Electric Innovation" in China, where it introduced the world's first intelligent hybrid pump truck, along with several other new intelligent-electric models. The event drew nearly 600 industry customers, professionals, and media representatives, with online viewership surpassing one million.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702737

[2026-03-25 21:16 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Drama amid the deluge: 50 years since James Hunt won F1 world title in Japan

Snippet: Flamboyant Briton won his first and only world championship in dramatic fashion in Japan in the last race of the 1976 season

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/25/drama-amid-the-deluge-50-years-since-james-hunt-won-f1-world-title-in-japan

[2026-03-25 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Ding Xuexiang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China names Beijing, other city clusters as global tech hubs in self-reliance push

Snippet: Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347816/china-names-beijing-other-city-clusters-global-tech-hubs-self-reliance-push

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are US and China looking for ‘minimum stability’ after going through a ‘rough patch’?

Snippet: Even though Donald Trump has postponed his trip to China, an academic forum heard that both sides still hoped to keep things on an even keel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347855/are-us-and-china-looking-minimum-stability-after-going-through-rough-patch

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How climate change led to demise of once-thriving Chinese civilisation 4,500 years ago

Snippet: New research paints a picture of a culture that struggled to navigate a significant increase in rainfall and slowly disappeared from history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347814/how-climate-change-led-demise-once-thriving-chinese-civilisation-4500-years-ago

[2026-03-25 20:54 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China restricts Manus cofounders from leaving country as it reviews Meta deal – report

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-restricts-manus-cofounders-leaving-country-meta-deal/

[2026-03-25 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Belarus’s leader makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties

Snippet: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has begun his first official visit to North Korea, in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries united by their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and accusations of authoritarianism and rights violations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/belaruss-lukashenko-makes-first-visit-to-north-korea-in-bid-to-deepen-ties

[2026-03-25 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China cashes in on Taiwan’s Mideast evacuation fumble

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-cashes-in-on-taiwans-mideast-evacuation-fumble/