[2026-03-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Fantawild] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese bubble tea chain Mixue straps in for theme park project

Snippet: World’s largest food-service chain is looking to monetise its Snow King mascot and give a boost to hometown economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346502/chinese-bubble-tea-chain-mixue-straps-theme-park-project

[2026-03-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Koneksyon ng Pharmally boss sa drugs at scam sa ibang bansa

Snippet: Nagtatago na ang Pharmally boss na si Lin Weixiong mula sa kaso niyang graft dito sa Pilipinas. Sa imbestigasyon ng isang cross-border team na kasama ang Rappler, natuklasang may koneksyon din pala si Lin Weixiong sa mga personalidad na nasasangkot sa drugs at scam sa Taiwan at Cambodia.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/investigative/pharmally-boss-lin-weixiong-connection-drugs-scam-other-countries/

[2026-03-15 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan's Seiya Suzuki leaves WBC quarterfinal after appearing to hurt leg on slide

Snippet: MIAMI (AP) — Japan’s Seiya Suzuki left Saturday night’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela after appearing to hurt his left leg while he was caught stealing in the first inning.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/seiya-suzuki-injury-japan-09edafe9c33565e2ce5bbbaca61d902d

[2026-03-15 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: North Korean leader observes test of rocket launch systems

Snippet: In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center right, and his daughter, center left, attend a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems, at an undisclosed place in North Korea Saturday, March 14, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-daughter-missile-launches-d822ed5740333e255a7a562cf43f9e97

[2026-03-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘AI may know me better’: why Hongkongers turn to chatbots for mental health help

Snippet: Survey reveals growing trend of residents seeking help from AI to deal with emotional stress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346592/ai-may-know-me-better-why-hongkongers-turn-chatbots-mental-health-help

[2026-03-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cyber heartbreak’ wave sweeps China social media as users grieve ‘loss’ of AI partners after updates

Snippet: As tech industry switches from emotional companionship to more calculating interactions, ‘grieving’ netizens pen eulogies for AI partners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346230/cyber-heartbreak-wave-sweeps-china-social-media-users-grieve-loss-ai-partners-after-updates

[2026-03-15 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea conducted a test of its "state of the art", nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), state media reported Sunday, a day after Seoul identified the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/world/americas-emea/north-korea-conducts-test-of-nuclear-capable-multiple-rocket-launchers/2300164

[2026-03-15 11:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea says conducted firepower strike drill with 600 mm ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers

Snippet: North Korea conducted a firepower strike drill involving 600-millimeter ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers, attended by leader Kim Jong-un, state media reported Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694372

[2026-03-15 11:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump calls on S, Korea, China, Japan, others to send ships to keep Hormuz Strait open

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Saturday that "hopefully" South Korea and other countries, affected by Iran's attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz, will send ships to keep the crucial oil shipping route "open and safe," amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping along the waterway.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694367

[2026-03-15 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: JBy James Oaten

Snippet: James Oaten is the ABC's North Asia correspondent, covering Japan, South Korea and North Korea. He was previously the ABC's South Asia correspondent based in New Delhi. During this time, he covered the COVID-19 pandemic extensively, including India's catastrophic Delta surge in 2021, and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. James has previously worked as a broadcast and digital journalist in ABC newsrooms in Melbourne and Darwin, as well as for flagship current affairs programs 7.30 and AM.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/james-oaten/5512204

[2026-03-15 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La Fórmula 1 cancela carreras de abril en Bahréin y Arabia Saudí por guerra deIrán

Snippet: El británico Lewis Hamilton, de Ferrari, compite en la clasificación para el Gran Premio de China, el sábado 14 de marzo de 2026 (AP foto/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-bahrein-arabia-saudi-cancelaciones-c0e21e0f873f2b2835b16920345367c8

[2026-03-15 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Snippet: Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain crosses the finish line and wins the Sprint Race of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-mideast-races-canceled-4c110a35b3548020124106b9c21368c5

[2026-03-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How are military helicopters evolving to adapt to the age of drone warfare?

Snippet: Armed forces such as the US and China are increasingly arming themselves with UAVs, but analysts believe crewed aircraft still have a role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3346602/how-are-military-helicopters-evolving-adapt-age-drone-warfare

[2026-03-15 08:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: McLaren 'kind of belong' behind F1 leaders, but Piastri keen to battle

Snippet: McLaren's Oscar Piastri is hoping for better luck in China than he had at home in Melbourne. (Reuters: Go Nakamura)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-15/f1-chinese-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-mclaren/106456100

[2026-03-15 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How to watch Venezuela vs. Japan in the WBC 2026 quarterfinals for free

Snippet: The defending WBC champions will continue its title defense into the quarterfinals tonight.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/sports/how-to-watch-venezuela-japan-in-wbc-2026-quarterfinals-for-free/

[2026-03-15 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Japan vs. Venezuela prediction: World odds, picks, best bet Saturday

Snippet: Japan will face its first stiff test in its quest for a fourth World Baseball Classic championship Saturday night.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/betting/japan-vs-venezuela-prediction-world-odds-picks-best-bet-saturday/

[2026-03-15 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: North Korean launches 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills

Snippet: North Korea fired a barrage of 10 ballistic missiles Saturday — the largest single salvo Pyongyang has launched in nearly two years.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/world-news/north-korean-launches-10-ballistic-missiles-during-us-south-korea-military-drills/

[2026-03-15 05:24 UTC+10:00] [Winter Paralympics 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ideson claims Paralympics curling gold for Canada with last shot against China

Snippet: Canada edge to 4-3 victory against China in thriller

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/14/mark-ideson-winter-paralympics-curling-gold-canada-china

[2026-03-15 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war: Trump urges China, other nations, to send warships to secure Hormuz

Snippet: The president insisted that Iran’s military capability had been eliminated but admitted it was still able to attack the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3346628/iran-war-trump-urges-china-other-nations-send-warships-secure-hormuz

[2026-03-15 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 CrosswordSunday, 15 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-15

[2026-03-15 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 SudokuSunday, 15 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-15

[2026-03-15 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 SearchSunday, 15 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-15

[2026-03-15 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filinvest Land welcomes Japan’s 7i Holdings to Filinvest Innovation Park-Calamba

Snippet: FILINVEST Land Inc. (FLI) continues to strengthen regional economic development with the entry of Japan-based Platinum 7i Holdings Inc., an affiliate of Nagatsu Precision Mold Co., Ltd., into Filinvest Innovation Park–Calamba (FIP-Calamba). The company has acquired a 7,597-square-meter industrial lot within the 350-hectare Ciudad de Calamba township, expanding foreign manufacturing presence in Southern Luzon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/tmt-newswire/filinvest-land-welcomes-japans-7i-holdings-to-filinvest-innovation-park-calamba/2299989

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filinvest Land welcomes Japan’s 7i Holdings to Filinvest Innovation Park-CalambaFilinvest Land welcomes Japan’s 7i Holdings to Filinvest Innovation Park-Calamba

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/tmt-newswire/filinvest-land-welcomes-japans-7i-holdings-to-filinvest-innovation-park-calambafilinvest-land-welcomes-japans-7i-holdings-to-filinvest-innovation-park-calamba/2299989

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipinas face tough Japan test for semis spot

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/sports/filipinas-face-tough-japan-test-for-semis-spot/2300045

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On this day in Korea - March 15: AI triumphs in Go: AlphaGo defeat Lee Se-dol

Snippet: Google’s artificial intelligence program AlphaGo defeated South Korean Go master Lee Se-dol 4-1 in a five-game match in Seoul in 2016, marking a historic milestone in AI development. Developed by Google DeepMind, AlphaGo used deep neural networks and reinforcement learning, improving through self-play rather than relying solely on brute-force calculation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693178

[2026-03-15 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China vence a Taiwán y avanza a semifinales de Copa Asiática femenina; Corea del Sur también pasa

Snippet: Shao Ziqin (derecha) celebra tras anotar el primer gol de su equipo durante el juego de fútbol de los cuartos de final de la Copa Asiática Femenina entre China y Taiwán en Perth, Australia, el sábado 14 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Gary Day)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/copa-asiatica-femenina-d42ffd35000b17b0fc318f2cab06a35f

[2026-03-15 01:16 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mandelson scandal could be the tipping point that costs Starmer his job

Snippet: Episode has cost China not only a British politician prepared to work for better ties but also potentially a prime minister willing to do business with it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3346620/mandelson-scandal-could-be-tipping-point-costs-starmer-his-job

[2026-03-15 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Air China reanudará vuelos a Norcorea a fin de mes tras reinicio de servicio de trenes

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Air China reanudará los vuelos entre Beijing y Corea del Norte a partir del 30 de marzo, informó el sábado el sitio web de la aerolínea, después que a principios de esta semana se reanudaran los servicios de trenes de pasajeros entre ambos países.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-norcorea-vuelos-trenes-8424575394ee348187743ad059900a90

[2026-03-15 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Air China resumes flights between Beijing and North Korea from March 30

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Air China will resume flights flying between Beijing and North Korea from March 30, the airline’s website said Saturday, after passenger train services running between the two nations restarted earlier this week .

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-north-korea-flights-air-china-19284305c58131e8243bddec33f170f1

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

Source: AP News

Title: Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

Snippet: A crane unloads a container at the Uiwang ICD Terminal in Uiwang, South Korea, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-trump-trade-275f146dbc591bab1730a911e04aa8ea

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Team Japan, boosted by country’s economic power, makes racket in WBC bracket

Snippet: MIAMI — Nobody is saying the quiet part out loud, but nobody has to.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/sports/samurai-japan-uses-countrys-economic-power-to-advantage-in-wbc/

[2026-03-14 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Police search for suspect in fatal shooting leads to delay in opening gates at Players Championship

Snippet: Si Woo Kim of South Korea drives off the 17th tee during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament Friday, March 13, 2026, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/players-championship-shooting-course-delay-654b598503e36459be7f188e649649cb

[2026-03-14 23:18 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong OpenClaw users say tool is helpful ‘family member’ who must be watched

Snippet: They describe convenience of automating life tasks but say AI agent springs surprises, such as bots fighting and asking about existence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346615/hong-kong-openclaw-users-say-tool-helpful-family-member-who-must-be-watched

[2026-03-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Nasa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This weird-looking humanoid robot could help China conquer the moon: scientists

Snippet: Highly dexterous robot built on a wheeled platform will traverse the lunar surface while performing construction, maintenance and sampling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346317/weird-looking-humanoid-robot-could-help-china-conquer-moon-scientists

[2026-03-14 22:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, US hold river-crossing drills amid North 's missile firing

Snippet: The South Korean and US militaries staged joint river-crossing drills in the border county of Yeoncheon on Saturday as part of their annual key springtime exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability between the allies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694311

[2026-03-14 22:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea's WBC run ends in quarterfinals

Snippet: With its pitchers getting knocked around left and right, South Korea's run at the World Baseball Classic ended with a big loss in the quarterfinals Friday night in Miami.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694310

[2026-03-14 22:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea wins int'l arbitration case against elevator maker Schindler

Snippet: South Korea has won an international arbitration case brought by Swiss elevator manufacturer Schindler Holding AG, avoiding a potential payout of 320 billion won ($211.4 million) in damages, the justice ministry said Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694304

[2026-03-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Air China to resume North Korea flights after 6 years amid warming ties

Snippet: The revival of tourism is seen as a test of Pyongyang’s willingness to reignite economic ties with Beijing, its largest trading partner

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346590/air-china-resume-north-korea-flights-after-6-years-amid-warming-ties

[2026-03-14 21:32 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan and South Korea ready to act against forex volatility, ministers say

Snippet: Japan and South Korea expressed concern on Saturday about the rapid declines in their currencies, saying they were ready to act against excessive foreign-exchange volatility.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/14/markets/japan-sk-forex-volatility/

[2026-03-14 21:31 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan industry ministry asks Australia to boost LNG output amid Iran crisis

Snippet: Japan's industry minister Ryosei Akazawa on Saturday asked Australia, Japan's biggest supplier of liquefied natural gas, to boost output in light of the Middle East crisis.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/14/australia-lng-boost/

[2026-03-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [CNPC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new security era in Africa: protecting assets, citizens from DR Congo to Somalia

Snippet: Analysts say China’s five-year plan suggests layered security, and PLA training to protect diplomats, nationals and assets from terror hits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346474/chinas-new-security-era-africa-protecting-assets-citizens-dr-congo-somalia

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iranian boxing coach leaves secure China job, returns home to be with family despite risks

Snippet: Skilled and responsible fight trainer says if he is going to die, it will be with his relatives in Tehran; gym boss pays for flight into war zone

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3346199/iranian-boxing-coach-leaves-secure-china-job-returns-home-be-family-despite-risks

[2026-03-14 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Matildas learn next opponent as Taiwanese fans grapple with team name

Snippet: China was made to wait to secure progression to the semifinals of the Women's Asian Cup. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/matildas-womens-asian-cup-china-chiese-taipei/106455894

[2026-03-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Gold Coast] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China edge Chinese Taipei to reach semi-finals, book World Cup spot

Snippet: Holders set up match with hosts Australia, while Chinese Taipei will vie with other ‌losing quarter-finalists ‌for two more World Cup places

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346596/womens-asian-cup-china-edge-chinese-taipei-reach-semi-finals-book-world-cup-spot

[2026-03-14 19:47 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japanese games and manga used in White House's airstrike videos

Snippet: In recent days, the White House has posted videos on X showing U.S.-Israeli forces' ongoing military operations against Iran that feature elements from Nintendo's Wii Sports video game and popular manga series "Yu-Gi-Oh!"

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/14/japan/white-house-videos-japan-games/

[2026-03-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ISLE 2026 Successfully Defining New Trends in Smart Display and System Integration

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 7, ISLE 2026 draw a successful conclusion at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Shenzhen World). As a global arena for display innovation and a barometer for system integration, ISLE 2026 fully showcased the whole industrial chain's achievements in LED displays, audio-video system integration, professional light and sound, stage performance equipment, and more.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694280

[2026-03-14 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills

Snippet: North Korea has fired multiple ballistic missiles from its west coast as the United States and South Korean forces stage their annual military exercises, according to Japanese and South Korean defence forces.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/14/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-us-south-korea-hold-military-drills

[2026-03-14 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China advances to the Women's Asian Cup soccer semifinals with a 2-0 win over Taiwan

Snippet: China’s Shao Ziqin, right, celebrates after scoring her team’s first goal during the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between China and Taiwan in Perth, Australia, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Gary Day)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/soccer-womens-asian-cup-598442102cea9c33bea664f479cb63ae

[2026-03-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air

Snippet: China has continually expanded its visa-free policies in recent years. Here is a breakdown of the latest rules

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346504/here-are-5-ways-enter-china-without-visa-land-sea-or-air