[2026-03-21 03:15 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 CrosswordSaturday, 21 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-21

[2026-03-21 03:15 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 SudokuSaturday, 21 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-21

[2026-03-21 03:15 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 CrosswordSaturday, 21 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-21

[2026-03-21 03:15 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 SearchSaturday, 21 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-21

[2026-03-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Joint efforts to clear Hormuz gain ground

Snippet: LEADING European nations, Japan and Canada, are offering to join efforts to secure safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but that has not stopped the price of oil from surging.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/news/joint-efforts-to-clear-hormuz-gain-ground/2304623

[2026-03-21 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DND claps back at China over Bajo de Masinloc ops

Snippet: THE Department of National Defense (DND) slammed China for criticizing Philippine military officials over operations near Bajo de Masinloc, saying it was a “self-directed farce.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/news/national/dnd-claps-back-at-china-over-bajo-de-masinloc-ops/2304620

[2026-03-21 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over Iran on Thursday, though the United States president whipped up a bit of a storm about Pearl Harbor.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/world/asia-oceania/japan-pm-placates-trump-on-iran-but-faces-pearl-harbor-surprise/2304502

[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea, PH qualify for Women’s World Cup

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/sports/north-korea-ph-qualify-for-womens-world-cup/2304422

[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China restricts fertilizer exports, further crimping war-tightened supply

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/business/top-business/china-restricts-fertilizer-exports-further-crimping-war-tightened-supply/2304566

[2026-03-21 02:58 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police hunt 3 suspects over US$12 million gold theft

Snippet: Source says 73kg of gold bars taken after shop manager tricked into handing them over

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3347390/hong-kong-police-hunt-3-suspects-over-us12-million-gold-theft

[2026-03-21 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 3 men charged with conspiring to smuggle AI to China

Snippet: A senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. and two others affiliated with the company were charged Thursday with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/20/world-news/3-men-charged-with-conspiring-to-smuggle-ai-to-china/

[2026-03-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [China Minsheng Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds 12 banks to digital yuan system, expanding e-CNY’s economic presence

Snippet: More than doubling the number of institutions using digital yuan in day-to-day operations, China is deepening the currency's role in its financial system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347351/china-adds-12-banks-digital-yuan-system-expanding-e-cnys-economic-presence

[2026-03-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [HyShot II engine] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From years to a week: China unveils superfast software for hypersonic weapon design

Snippet: China’s new software simulates scramjet physics in one week versus years, marking high-fidelity leap in hypersonic engine research

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347269/years-week-china-unveils-superfast-software-hypersonic-weapon-design

[2026-03-21 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

Snippet: President Donald Trump listens as Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-harvard-civil-rights-lawsuit-4b70863c7cf18703a6398e8189791135

[2026-03-21 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Heavy smoke billows over South Korean car plant fire

Snippet: Firefighters try to put out the fire at a car parts plant in South Korea as heavy black smoke billows out from the window. The fire in the central city of Daejeon has seriously injured at least 21 people and left 14 others missing, authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/videos/heavy-smoke-billows-over-south-korean-car-plant-fire/2304536

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘We need to believe’: Matildas embrace underdogs tag for last shot at home glory in Women’s Asian Cup

Snippet: Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/21/matildas-womens-asian-cup-final-embrace-underdog-tag

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Haughey wins gold, silver at China Open, McEvoy breaks world record

Snippet: Olympic medallist wins again by narrowest of margins but is herself pipped in her second race of the night

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3347377/hong-kongs-haughey-wins-gold-silver-china-open-australian-mcevoy-breaks-world-mark

[2026-03-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [financial data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s finance law set to fight sanctions, protect assets and financial security

Snippet: The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347371/chinas-finance-law-set-fight-sanctions-protect-assets-and-financial-security

[2026-03-21 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rare earth magnet exports to the US keep falling as Europe gains

Snippet: Latest data shows a persistent drop in US-bound shipments and rising European imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347326/chinas-rare-earth-magnet-exports-us-keep-falling-europe-gains

[2026-03-21 00:14 UTC+10:00] [Buddhist Association of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Shaolin Temple abbot indicted for bribery and embezzlement

Snippet: Prosecutors formally charge ‘CEO monk’ Shi Yongxin four months after his arrest following financial and sexual scandals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347373/former-shaolin-temple-abbot-indicted-bribery-and-embezzlement

[2026-03-21 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: White House releases AI policy framework for Congress, with six guiding principles

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the State Dining Room of the White House, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/white-house-donald-trump-artificial-intelligence-479eb3d0a50fe7237678a9bfb146ac7a

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Many military analysts are sceptical

Snippet: Chinese observers question whether air strikes, and even a limited ground presence, will be enough to remove the threat to shipping

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347370/can-us-reopen-strait-hormuz-many-military-analysts-are-sceptical

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ma Long receives rock star welcome in Hong Kong as China great attracts thrilled crowds

Snippet: Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3347349/ma-long-receives-rock-star-welcome-hong-kong-china-great-attracts-thrilled-crowds

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO

Snippet: Prospectus reveals that company’s revenue jumped 335 per cent last year, while net profit surged nearly eight times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3347365/chinas-unitree-robotics-rides-humanoid-tide-it-targets-us610m-ipo

[2026-03-20 23:27 UTC+10:00] [Trump China visit] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China offers US olive branch with fentanyl raids ahead of possible Trump visit

Snippet: Beijing has a long history of on-off cooperation over exports of precursor chemicals, often tied to the general state of relations with Washington

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347368/china-offers-us-olive-branch-fentanyl-raids-ahead-possible-trump-visit

[2026-03-20 23:14 UTC+10:00] [Tsai Ing-wen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s main opposition parties join forces for local elections, foundation for 2028 race

Snippet: Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party approve cooperation agreement to contest local elections in November

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347357/taiwans-main-opposition-parties-join-forces-local-elections-foundation-2028-race

[2026-03-20 22:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea in talks with US, partners on multiple fronts over its role in Strait of Hormuz: Cheong Wa Dae

Snippet: South Korea is in close talks with the United States and other partner countries on "multiple fronts" over its potential contributions to ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior presidential official said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699399

[2026-03-20 22:32 UTC+10:00] [Moonton] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ByteDance sells games studio Moonton to Saudi firm for over US$6 billion amid pivot to AI

Snippet: TikTok owner sold three gaming units in 2024 – two to Tencent and one to a subsidiary of China Ruyi Holdings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347352/bytedance-sells-games-studio-moonton-saudi-firm-over-us6-billion-amid-pivot-ai

[2026-03-20 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos of preparations for BTS comeback

Snippet: Workers adjust a banner promoting a comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS on the government complex building near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/bts-comeback-south-korea-seoul-64fe29d547238a27450fcef881053ec8

[2026-03-20 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea imposes travel ban on parts of Lebanon amid rising Middle East conflict

Snippet: South Korea imposed a travel ban on parts of Lebanon amid rising security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699395

[2026-03-20 22:03 UTC+10:00] [American] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Pearl Harbour ‘joke’ falls flat in Japan, Takaichi praised for response

Snippet: As Japan faces pressure over the Iran war, Takaichi has been commended for steering her meeting with Trump towards trade deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3347348/trumps-pearl-harbour-joke-falls-flat-japan-takaichi-praised-response

[2026-03-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as Iran reportedly charges ships for safe passage

Snippet: Around 20,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf as Tehran reportedly charges at least one tanker about US$2 million to pass through the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347337/strait-hormuz-tensions-flare-iran-tightens-grip-over-shipping-traffic

[2026-03-20 21:52 UTC+10:00] [Jiangxi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chongqing mayor under investigation as China’s anti-corruption crackdown gathers pace

Snippet: Hu Henghua is the highest-ranking official to fall from grace in the southwestern megacity in nearly a decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347347/chongqing-mayor-under-investigation-chinas-anti-corruption-crackdown-gathers-pace

[2026-03-20 21:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: State oil firm under audit over foreign-owned oil shipped from S. Korean storage site

Snippet: The government on Friday launched an audit into South Korea's state-run oil company after discovering that 900,000 barrels of crude oil stored at a local strategic oil storage facility had been sold overseas, the industry ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699387

[2026-03-20 21:06 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 13 arrested in Hong Kong over HK$113 million ‘iAM Smart’ laundering crackdown

Snippet: Nine men and four women, aged between 38 and 75, accused of using government app to funnel money through victims’ bank accounts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3347332/13-arrested-hong-kong-over-hk113-million-iam-smart-laundering-crackdown

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman working away from home receives care package containing entire cow from parents

Snippet: Cancer-suffering migrant worker stunned by butchered bovine delivery; worried mum arrives from hometown at same time, makes beef pies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346884/china-woman-working-away-home-receives-care-package-containing-entire-cow-parents

[2026-03-20 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PCHi 2026: World's Largest Cosmetics Ingredients Exhibition Opens in Hangzhou

Snippet: HANGZHOU, China, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, organized by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, is underway at the Hangzhou Grand Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 860 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions across 70,000 square meters. As the world's largest cosmetics ingredients exhibition and the first major industry event of the year, PCHi 2026 reinforces its role as a global platform connecting ingredient suppliers with brands, formulators, and manufacturers seeking

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699362

[2026-03-20 20:27 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Hainan free-trade hub reinvents itself as Hong Kong’s rival – and partner

Snippet: The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347323/chinas-hainan-free-trade-hub-reinvents-itself-hong-kongs-rival-and-partner

[2026-03-20 20:15 UTC+10:00] [DOA: Dead or Alive] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How DOA: Dead or Alive tried to create a new kind of blockbuster amid chaotic China shoot

Snippet: Filmed at Hengdian World Studios, DOA: Dead or Alive helped pioneer East-West cinema collaboration – even if it bombed at the box office

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3346728/how-doa-dead-or-alive-tried-create-new-kind-blockbuster-amid-chaotic-china-shoot

[2026-03-20 20:07 UTC+10:00] [world championship] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history with a highest-ever break of 153 in China

Snippet: Seven-time world champion, who obtained Hong Kong residency in 2024, achieves feat during 5-0 win over Ryan Day at World Open in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3347317/ronnie-osullivan-makes-snooker-history-highest-ever-break-153-china

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

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: U.S. Tightens Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil After Tanker Reportedly Delivers Fuel to Cuba

Snippet: The United States on Thursday amended its sanctions relief for Russian oil tankers already at sea, saying shipments bound for Cuba and North Korea remain prohibited.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/20/us-tightens-sanctions-waiver-on-russian-oil-after-tanker-reportedly-delivers-fuel-to-cuba-a92279

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Trump ally Steve Daines will be first US senator to visit Hong Kong since 2019

Snippet: As Beijing and Washington negotiate new schedule for Trump’s visit, Daines is expected to meet US business leaders in Hong Kong on March 30

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347302/trump-ally-steve-daines-will-be-first-sitting-us-senator-visit-hong-kong-2019

[2026-03-20 19:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for end to practices exploiting SMEs

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/10699333

[2026-03-20 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: How determined Matildas plan to seize ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Snippet: The last time the Matildas played Japan they were humiliated 4-0. To the point interim coach Tom Sermanni described the SheBelieves Cup performance as “un-Australian”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/how-determined-matildas-plan-to-seize-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-20260320-p5qx1x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 19:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't launches audit after 900,000 barrels of oil stored here sold overseas

Snippet: The government launched Friday an audit into the Korea National Oil Corp. over the company's failure to exercise priority purchase rights of foreign-owned crude oil stored in South Korea, resulting in an outflow of 900,000 barrels of stockpile, according to officials.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699327

[2026-03-20 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tescan Opens New Demo Lab in Korea to Support Semiconductor Failure Analysis, Reliability, and Academic Research Across Asia-Pacific

Snippet: Integrated demo lab and office site brings demonstrations, training, and workflow support closer to semiconductor and academic users across APAC.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699325

[2026-03-20 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes snooker history with a highest ever break of 153

Snippet: YUSHAN, China (AP) — Ronnie O’Sullivan keeps breaking records in snooker — now, at age 50, he’s made the highest ever break in the history of the professional game.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ronnie-osullivan-153-break-snooker-highest-a354366b5dfb30ad34878660617f3d4d

[2026-03-20 19:15 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

Snippet: China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347296/chinese-stocks-shake-laggard-image-amid-oil-shock-green-transition-pays

[2026-03-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Three charged in the US with smuggling AI chips into China

Snippet: Three people associated with artificial intelligence server maker Super Micro Computer, including its cofounder, have been charged with helping smuggle at least $2.5bn-worth of United States AI technology to China in violation of export laws, according to the US Department of Justice.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/20/three-charged-in-the-us-with-smuggling-ai-chips-into-china

[2026-03-20 19:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Internet-only banks face scrutiny over system failures as pay rises

Snippet: Kakao Bank system glitch, Toss Bank FX error add to 163 failures at Korea’s internet-only banks in five years

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699310