[2026-03-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [China Press] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian mother furious after school punishes bullied son with caning, weeding

Snippet: The woman reported the incident to Kuching police, saying the aggressor treated the victim like ‘a punching bag’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346867/malaysian-mother-furious-after-school-punishes-bullied-son-caning-weeding

[2026-03-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [unemployment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is re-engineering its economy for a more complex world

Snippet: Beijing wants to shape a new growth model capable of meeting the challenges of an ageing population, technological competition and geopolitical uncertainty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3346443/china-re-engineering-its-economy-more-complex-world

[2026-03-17 19:19 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Most female rhinoceros beetles mate only once in a lifetime, study finds

Snippet: A group of researchers including Wataru Kojima, an associate professor of animal ecology at Yamaguchi University's Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, has found that most female Japanese rhinoceros beetles mate only once in their lifetime, which is rare for an insect.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/17/japan/science-health/female-beetles-mate-once/

[2026-03-17 19:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Satellite images suggest THAAD capabilities remain in South Korea

Snippet: Satellite imagery showing components of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system have emerged, indicating that the missile defense system likely remains operational, despite reports that some assets were redeployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696427

[2026-03-17 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Middle East nations

Snippet: China said on Tuesday it will provide humanitarian assistance to Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, targeted in US and Israeli strikes in the now three-week war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-says-provide-humanitarian-assistance-iran-middle-east-nations

[2026-03-17 18:21 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s AR-2000 helicopter drone hints at new naval playbook

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/chinas-ar-2000-helicopter-drone-hints-at-new-naval-playbook/

[2026-03-17 18:13 UTC+10:00] [US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists create world’s coldest alloy. It may surprise DARPA

Snippet: Highly efficient alloy could upend reliance on helium-3, create a portable cooling source for quantum chips and support space exploration

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346452/chinese-scientists-create-worlds-coldest-alloy-it-may-surprise-darpa

[2026-03-17 18:08 UTC+10:00] [Aston Martin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I was struggling to feel my hands’: Aston Martin’s problems laid bare by Alonso’s woe in China | Giles Richards

Snippet: So severe is the vibration problem caused by the car’s Honda engine that the team principal feared his drivers suffering permanent nerve damage

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/17/aston-martin-fernando-alonso-honda-suzuka-japan-chinese-f1-grand-prix

[2026-03-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BTS say they're 'just country kids' ahead of comeback mega-gig

Snippet: SEOUL — K-pop megastars BTS still see themselves as "country kids from South Korea," according to a trailer for a new documentary released Tuesday ahead of their huge comeback concert this weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/entertainment-lifestyle/bts-say-theyre-just-country-kids-ahead-of-comeback-mega-gig/2301409

[2026-03-17 17:21 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: How China’s analysts view the US-Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/how-chinas-analysts-view-the-us-iran-war/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Can South Korea afford to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz?

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/10696325

[2026-03-17 17:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China link roils Korea Zinc control battle

Snippet: CIC’s stake in MBK fund draws scrutiny as Korea Zinc pushes US-aligned supply chains

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696322

[2026-03-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [Jin Zhijun] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets hydrogen push as Strait of Hormuz crisis jolts energy markets

Snippet: New initiative comes as Beijing's latest five-year plan doubles down on renewables and energy security amid global instability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346850/china-targets-hydrogen-push-strait-hormuz-crisis-jolts-energy-markets

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Recharge Power Enters Japan's Electricity Trading Market, Strengthening Its International Presence

Snippet: TAIPEI, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recharge Power Co., Ltd., the system-level energy storage subsidiary of J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (TWSE:6869), announced a new milestone in its international expansion following the award of a large-scale solar-plus-storage EPC project in Taiwan. Five energy storage sites (each 2 MW / 8 MWh) operated by Recharge Power across the Tohoku, Chubu, and Kyushu power service areas in Japan have been progressively connected to the grid, with two sites completing performance testing and

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696299

[2026-03-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan singer ignites debate by showing popular ‘vacuum belly’ technique to lose weight

Snippet: Onstage protruding ribs routine provokes roars of appreciation from audience; doctors warn it could damage people’s health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3346329/taiwan-singer-ignites-debate-showing-popular-vacuum-belly-technique-lose-weight

[2026-03-17 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: RBA hikes cash rate for second straight month; Trump seeks to delay China summit amid Iran war; and the 6.30pm rule

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/17/afternoon-update-tuesday-ntwnfb

[2026-03-17 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinsegae joins US AI push with new data center deal

Snippet: Partners with Nvidia-backed firm to build Korea’s largest AI data center under US export program

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696267

[2026-03-17 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea develops humanoid robots: report

Snippet: North Korea has developed humanoid robots for public and educational use, a Japan-based pro-North Korean outlet reported Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696259

[2026-03-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling bloc forges compromise on prosecution reform bill, bridging internal rifts

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/10696255

[2026-03-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Suspected wartime mortar round detonated safely at Hong Kong construction site

Snippet: No evacations needed as bomb disposal officers complete operation at site in Kwu Tung North on Tuesday morning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346842/suspected-wartime-mortar-round-detonated-safely-hong-kong-construction-site

[2026-03-17 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Explore More of Japan: Expanded JR EAST PASS Opens Access to the Underexplored Tohoku Region

Snippet: New rail pass expands coverage across eastern Japan, making it easier for international travelers to explore Tohoku's seasonal landscapes, festivals, and cultural destinations.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696241

[2026-03-17 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan

Snippet: After living in Tokyo for over a year, Karin Nordin noticed something peculiar. The hot spring towns of Kusatsu and Zao — normally packed with Chinese tourists — had thinned.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/japan-tourism-visits-from-china-down-60percent-in-january-2026.html

[2026-03-17 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata says he's stepping down

Snippet: Japan’s manager Hirokazu Ibata walks from the dugout before a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-world-baseball-classic-ibata-386a678b10262d00dbb5c42caee5daac

[2026-03-17 16:04 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japanese crane no longer considered 'threatened' as population recovers

Snippet: The Environment Ministry removed the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, from its list of threatened species on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/17/japan/society/japanese-crane-threatened-species-list-removal/

[2026-03-17 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global Aesthetic Trends Evolve Toward 'Anti-Sagging': The Expansion of the Structural Skin Laxity Improvement and Liquid Type PCL Collagen Stimulator Market

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global medical aesthetics market is rapidly shifting toward an "Anti-Sagging" paradigm, focusing on improving the fundamental causes of skin laxity. While traditional aesthetic approaches primarily addressed external signs of aging—such as wrinkle reduction and volume correction—the Anti-Sagging trend focuses on the structural causes of aging: the decrease of collagen within the dermal layer and the weakening of the skin's support structure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696204

[2026-03-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI soulmate? KAIST builds hyper-personalized AI chip

Snippet: Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed a semiconductor accelerator designed to run highly personalized artificial intelligence models directly on devices, a step that could expand AI services without relying on cloud computing.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696201

[2026-03-17 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EU sanctions Chinese, Iranian companies for cyber attacks

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/european-union-sanctions-china-iran-companies-cyber-attacks/

[2026-03-17 15:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Born in Korea, Play for the World': BTS wrap lights up Seoul

Snippet: Kyobo Life Insurance has transformed its headquarters in central Seoul into a vibrant celebration of K-pop, unveiling a giant building wrap in collaboration with BigHit Music to deliver a message of hope and global ambition — just days before BTS’ highly anticipated comeback concert in the same area.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696175

[2026-03-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha takes stake in KAI amid space push

Snippet: Hanwha Group has acquired a 4.99 percent stake in Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea’s sole aircraft original equipment manufacturer, strengthening cooperation with the aerospace firm despite ongoing competition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696169

[2026-03-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese scientists] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and Chile wrap up Atacama Trench mission as US pressure mounts

Snippet: Scientists on Chinese research ship aimed to uncover mysteries of the trench in ‘most ambitious’ deep-sea expedition in the eastern Pacific

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346781/china-and-chile-wrap-atacama-trench-mission-us-pressure-mounts

[2026-03-17 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda and Gangwon State Join Hands to Elevate Gangwon into a Premier Global Travel Destination

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and South Korea's Gangwon State have launched a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Gangwon into a leading international travel destination.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696159

[2026-03-17 14:47 UTC+10:00] [Ken Kato] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan to raise residency fees by up to 2,900% despite deepening labour crisis

Snippet: Critics say the fee rise is designed to keep ‘poor’ foreigners out, as Japan bets on AI and robots to plug its growing staffing shortfall

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346825/japan-raise-residency-fees-2900-despite-deepening-labour-crisis

[2026-03-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea on guard against possible ‘terror’ acts at BTS concert

Snippet: Over 8,000 officials will be deployed at Saturday’s event in Seoul amid heightened scrutiny over crowd safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3346828/south-korea-guard-against-possible-terror-acts-bts-concert

[2026-03-17 14:27 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Trump seeks to delay summit with China’s Xi amid Iran war; US embassy in Baghdad reportedly targeted in air attack

Snippet: Trump says US requested delay of ‘a month or so’ while key official insists move is not to pressure Beijing to help unblock strait of Hormuz; Iraqi officials says drones and rockets attacked embassy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/17/iran-war-live-updates-news-israel-trump-strikes-us-embassy-baghdad-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-latest

[2026-03-17 14:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: E’last to showcase single in Japan before Asia tour

Snippet: Boy group E’last will meet its fans in Japan on March 28-29, agency E Entertainment announced Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696149

[2026-03-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nearly 1 in 5 Korean science Ph.D.s plan to leave Korea

Snippet: Nearly 1 in 5 newly minted Ph.D.s in natural sciences in South Korea say they are planning to move abroad, raising concerns about a potential outflow of highly trained researchers from key science and technology fields.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696142

[2026-03-17 13:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Inside Harim’s First Kitchen: A bet on premium home meals

Snippet: Korea's poultry leader looks beyond chicken to expand into global food market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696131

[2026-03-17 13:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Military launches probe after child hit by suspected stray bullet in playground

Snippet: South Korea’s Army has suspended rifle shooting drills to conduct safety checks across all units, after an elementary school girl was injured at a playground in Daegu on Monday by what is believed to be a stray bullet.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696128

[2026-03-17 13:38 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Takaichi says she ‘respects’ panel proposals regarding imperial succession

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she "respects" proposals made by the government's expert panel to ensure a sufficient number of imperial family members.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/17/japan/takaichi-panel-imperial-succession/

[2026-03-17 13:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump asks China to delay Xi summit as Iran war rages

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Monday he had asked China to delay his summit with Xi Jinping by around a month while he deals with the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696085

[2026-03-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China warns Trump's latest tariff moves could damage trade ties

Snippet: PARIS (AP) — China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves could harm the countries’ trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696029

[2026-03-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil up again in Asian trade, with focus on Iran war

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil climbed again in Asia on Tuesday after prices retreated a day earlier, with investors remaining focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/business/oil-up-again-in-asian-trade-with-focus-on-iran-war/2301341

[2026-03-17 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korea warns of 'worst-case scenario' on energy

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that the worst-case energy scenario must be considered if the Middle East conflict continues, calling for diplomatic efforts to secure stable alternative energy sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-korea-warns-worst-case-scenario-energy

[2026-03-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinsegae launches probe, apologizes for employee intercepting NCT Jaemin’s fan gift vouchers

Snippet: South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Group has launched an internal investigation after one of its employees at an E-Mart store was found to have intercepted gift vouchers that a K-pop idol had sent to his fans.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695980

[2026-03-17 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks advance as oil steadies and Wall Street rally fuels confidence

Snippet: Hang Seng Index climbs for a second day amid easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346816/hong-kong-stocks-advance-oil-steadies-and-wall-street-rally-fuels-confidence

[2026-03-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: South Korea’s Lee calls for safety, readiness against ‘terror’ acts at BTS concert

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-lee-call-safety-readiness-terror-acts-bts-concert-march-2026/

[2026-03-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan identifies 1,500 new missile shelters as fears grow over worsening East Asia security

Snippet: Underground car parks and subways are being repurposed as Tokyo warns of the most severe security threat since the second world war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3346776/japan-identifies-1500-new-missile-shelters-fears-grow-over-worsening-east-asia-security

[2026-03-17 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'We haven't seen anything yet': China's plan to kick foreign oil habit

Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/china-unveils-five-year-plan-for-green-energy-renewables/106448728

[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl, 12, uses lai see money to buy shop, pays mum US$440 to run it for her

Snippet: Entrepreneurial youngster juggles schoolwork with mapping out business strategies, dealing with suppliers; online observers tip her for the top

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346377/china-girl-12-uses-lai-see-money-buy-shop-paying-mum-us440-salary-run-it-her

[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Administrative bloat 행정 비대화

Snippet: In an economy being reshaped by algorithms and automation, the most expensive wager a government can make is on permanence. Yet that is precisely what South Korea is doing in 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695372