[2026-03-13 21:38 UTC+10:00] [Formula One 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Russell takes pole for China GP sprint race in Mercedes front-row lockout

Snippet: Verstappen describes Red Bull as ‘undriveable’ on radio

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/13/george-russell-pole-china-gp-sprint-race-mercedes-lando-norris-f1

[2026-03-13 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alpine F1 team boss says Mercedes is interested in buying a stake in his team

Snippet: Alpine driver Pierre Gasly of France steers his car during the sprint qualifying ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, in Shanghai, China, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alpine-mercedes-otro-f1-briatore-25f7138e5ccdc4ea0e9edc101ec6b48d

[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?

Snippet: With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3346499/japan-taps-oil-reserves-iran-war-spreads-could-it-give-china-leverage

[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Li Xinying] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Death of Chinese scientist Li Xinying, 48, in Egypt raises sharp questions back home

Snippet: Mystery surrounds the prominent genetic psychologist’s death after official explanation cites ‘non-specific respiratory failure’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346434/death-chinese-scientist-li-xinying-48-egypt-raises-sharp-questions-back-home

[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man posts a big note on mother-in-law’s suitcase to seek help for her solo travel

Snippet: Thoughtful son-in-law goes the extra mile to make sure illiterate woman in her 60s is safe; Good Samaritan student on same flight offers help

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346109/chinese-man-posts-big-note-mother-laws-suitcase-seek-help-her-solo-travel

[2026-03-13 20:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea warns of stern response to Japan PM's renewed Dokdo claim

Snippet: South Korea's foreign ministry said Friday it will take stern action against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's renewed territorial claim over the easternmost South Korean islets of Dokdo.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694064

[2026-03-13 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Neuralink] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In a first for China, Neuracle’s implantable brain-computer interface wins approval

Snippet: China’s BCI start-ups, seen as potential rivals to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, gain momentum as regulatory support and new capital fuel growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3346495/first-china-neuracles-implantable-brain-computer-interface-wins-approval

[2026-03-13 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Matildas take on North Korea in blockbuster Asian Cup quarterfinal

Snippet: It is crunch time for the Matildas, who face women's football heavyweight North Korea in their sudden-death quarterfinal in Perth.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/matildas-vs-north-korea-womens-asian-cup-live-updates/106453672

[2026-03-13 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Matildas survive nervy finish to book spot in Asian Cup semifinals

Snippet: Sam Kerr was one of the Matildas' best in the win over North Korea. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/matildas-beat-north-korea-book-spot-asian-cup-semis-perth/106453672

[2026-03-13 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia v North Korea: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 quarter-final – live

Snippet: Updates as Matildas and Korea DPR meet at HBF Park

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/mar/13/australia-v-north-korea-womens-asian-cup-2026-quarter-final-live

[2026-03-13 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Bahrain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China announces AI boost to radar as drone swarms confound detectors in Iran war

Snippet: Technology allows radar to observe moving targets from multiple angles, gain dynamic information – and even identify potential decoy drones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3346493/china-announces-ai-boost-radar-drone-swarms-confound-detectors-iran-war

[2026-03-13 19:25 UTC+10:00] [Global Risk-Reward Monitor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: While America fights, China builds

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/while-america-fights-china-builds/

[2026-03-13 19:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Army expands VR-based training for reservists

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 South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694018

[2026-03-13 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bessent se reunirá con viceprimer ministro chino en París antes de visita de Trump a Beijing

Snippet: El secretario del Tesoro de Estados Unidos Scott Bessent en la Casa Blanca en Washington el 6 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-china-comercio-trump-aranceles-7d26b95d4089b949776478867953d2ca

[2026-03-13 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Zinc chair eyes buyback of Bain Capital stake amid control battle

Snippet: Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yun-beom is reportedly exploring ways to buy back the stake in the smelter held by private equity firm Bain Capital, a move that could strengthen his position in the ongoing control battle with Young Poong and MBK Partners.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694002

[2026-03-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China coach tells players to stay ‘calm’ in Chinese Taipei quarter-final

Snippet: Reigning champions bidding for record-extending 10th title but are wary of opponent that have shown improvement over the tournament

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346482/womens-asian-cup-china-coach-tells-players-stay-calm-chinese-taipei-quarter-final

[2026-03-13 18:59 UTC+10:00] [CSIS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s important about Antelope Reef in the South China Sea’s Paracel Islands?

Snippet: Reports of extensive reclamation work on the once-submerged feature have prompted questions about its strategic value to Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346476/whats-important-about-antelope-reef-south-china-seas-paracel-islands

[2026-03-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Women’s Asian Cup LIVE: Matildas face North Korea in quarter-final

Snippet: We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/women-s-asian-cup-live-matildas-face-north-korea-in-quarter-final-20260313-p5oaad.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 18:51 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Japan should help US in Iran while it’s still dangerous

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/japan-should-help-us-in-iran-while-its-still-dangerous/

[2026-03-13 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iran for humanitarian assistance

Snippet: China’s foreign ministry said it will continue to provide assistance needed “in the spirit of humanity” to support the Iranian people in overcoming difficulties.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/red-cross-society-china-provide-200000-iran-humanitarian-assistance

[2026-03-13 18:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Legal battle looms over use of 2015 'comfort women' fund for compensation

Snippet: Government challenges court order to pay sex slavery victim's family from funds provided by Japan

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693965

[2026-03-13 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Apple reduces App Store commissions in China in move applauded by Tencent, NetEase

Snippet: Move has ‘long-term constructive significance for the overall prosperity of China’s mobile app ecosystem’, gaming company NetEase says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3346470/apple-reduces-app-store-commissions-china-move-applauded-tencent-netease

[2026-03-13 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Tesla's China sales climb in the first two months of 2026 while BYD numbers drop

Snippet: Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose over the first two months of 2026 from the year before, regaining some lost ground to China's BYD.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/teslas-china-sales-climb-in-the-first-two-months-of-2026-while-byd-numbers-drop.html

[2026-03-13 17:58 UTC+10:00] [International Federation of Robotics] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI adoption may limit economic fallout of its rapidly ageing population: analysts

Snippet: As fertility rates fall, Asian economies face a daunting challenge – sustaining growth with fewer workers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346475/chinas-ai-adoption-may-limit-economic-fallout-its-rapidly-ageing-population-analysts

[2026-03-13 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Consultor de Sydney declarado culpable por tratos con presuntos espías chinos

Snippet: Alexander Csergo llega al tribunal en Sydney, Australia, el 18 de febrero del 2026. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-china-espionaje-0ec9e7b33dbc3a8adac86f241dc9641e

[2026-03-13 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Australian consultant convicted over deals with suspected Chinese spies

Snippet: Alexander Csergo arrives at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-china-spies-csergo-foreign-interference-c731f021b7082ac0977a2ceb99d0de8b

[2026-03-13 17:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's Araon brings emissions-cutting tech to India in CSR push

Snippet: Araon, a South Korean startup specializing in vehicle emissions reduction technology, said Friday it is promoting a project in India that combines Korean environmental technology with corporate social responsibility initiatives by Korean firms operating in the country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693898

[2026-03-13 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AmCham, Korea's privacy chief discuss cross-border data rules for AI era

Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a policy dialogue Friday with Personal Information Protection Commission Chairperson Song Kyung-hee to discuss Korea’s data protection policies and the evolving role of trusted data use in the artificial intelligence era.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693896

[2026-03-13 17:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Orion’s Ojingeo Peanut turns 50 with fresh new packaging

Snippet: Orion Corp. on Friday unveiled a redesigned package for its iconic snack Ojingeo Peanut to celebrate the product’s 50th anniversary, marking half a century of one of Korea’s most beloved treats.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693885

[2026-03-13 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: President Lee Jae Myung to hold summit with France’s Macron during state visit

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron on April 3 during Macron’s state visit to South Korea, Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693884

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Gulf conflict and soaring oil prices will affect Angola’s Chinese debt deals

Snippet: The African nation has a clause in its deal with Chinese lenders that could help fresh up extra cash for new projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346457/how-middle-east-conflict-and-soaring-oil-prices-will-affect-angolas-chinese-debt-deals

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: iQIYI Leads AI Storytelling as Original Micro-Animations Gain Strong Traction

Snippet: BEIJING, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, released two original AI-powered micro-animations on its Chinese mainland platform — "My Mecha is a Bit OP" and "Imperial Exorcist Guards" — which have quickly captured audience attention with fresh narratives and distinctive AI-driven visual design. The strong reception highlights iQIYI's continued efforts to push the boundaries of storytelling through AI integration and premium content development.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693879

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl goes viral after confronting riding instructors for assigning vicious horses to friends

Snippet: Globe trotting, ‘clear-minded, confident’ 9-year-old faces down equestrian coaches; says she has recorded evidence to prove mounts are dangerous

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346097/china-girl-goes-viral-after-confronting-riding-instructors-assigning-vicious-horses-friends

[2026-03-13 16:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s first dating show for the disabled challenges genre with tender, humanistic lens

Snippet: Centering young adults with developmental disabilities on blind dates, 'Mongle Mongle Mongle' delivers a gentle portrait of romance

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693876

[2026-03-13 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Diplomat highlights growing Korean investments in India

Snippet: The India-Korea Strategic Business Forum 2026, co-hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Deloitte and ICICI Bank, highlighted the expansion of Korean investments in India on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693860

[2026-03-13 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Upside, downside for China’s tariff-free Africa deal

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/upside-downside-for-chinas-tariff-free-africa-deal/

[2026-03-13 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea to require approval for hiring foreign, dual-national staff at defense firms

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 South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693807

[2026-03-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Jefferies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All that glitters goes viral as Chow Tai Fook unveils US$115,000 gold AirPods case

Snippet: Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346436/all-glitters-goes-viral-chow-tai-fook-unveils-us115000-gold-airpods-case

[2026-03-13 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Indonesian novel ‘Cigarette Girl,’ adapted for Netflix, introduced to Korean readers

Snippet: An Indonesian historical novel exploring love, family and social change across generations has been introduced to Korean readers, marking another step in literary exchange between Southeast Asia and Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693797

[2026-03-13 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Cambricon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambricon, China’s ‘little Nvidia’, to pay maiden dividend after profitable 2025

Snippet: The Shanghai-listed chip designer will distribute a cash dividend of 15 yuan for every 10 shares, its first since listing in 2020

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346447/cambricon-chinas-little-nvidia-pay-maiden-dividend-after-profitable-2025

[2026-03-13 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s arms imports plummet, Hong Kong couple’s HK$50,000 Dubai exit: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From missile concerns in the Philippines to China’s rejection of Musk’s space-AI plan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3346291/chinas-arms-imports-plummet-hong-kong-couples-hk50000-dubai-exit-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-03-13 15:06 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Macron to visit Japan and South Korea starting March 31

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan from March 31 to April 2 and then South Korea, Tokyo and Seoul said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/13/japan/politics/macron-japan-visit/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China beats US, Japan in carbon-fibre arms race to create world’s first T1200 factory

Snippet: ‘Black gold’ fibre deemed transformative for energy and military purposes, EV innovations, medical devices and low-altitude economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3346398/china-beats-us-japan-carbon-fibre-arms-race-create-worlds-first-t1200-factory

[2026-03-13 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US will not impose steep duties on battery material from China

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States will not impose steep duties on imports of a key battery component from China, after a federal agency ruled Thursday that the competition had not hampered the establishment of a domestic industry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/business/us-will-not-impose-steep-duties-on-battery-material-from-china/2299386

[2026-03-13 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giant pipe mysteriously bursts through ground, rises 30 feet above road in Japan

Snippet: A giant underground pipe mysteriously rose more than 32 feet out of a sewer construction site, bursting through a busy roadway in a Japanese city, according to authorities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/world-news/giant-pipe-mysteriously-bursts-through-ground-rises-30-feet-above-road-in-japan/

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks takes spending crown, Mega Coffee leads visits in Korea

Snippet: Starbucks ranked as the food and beverage retail brand with the highest total spending by Korean consumers, while budget coffee chain Mega Coffee recorded the most transactions, according to data released Friday by market analytics firm Wiseapp Retail.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693761

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Standard Chartered leadership gathers in Seoul for strategy talks

Snippet: Standard Chartered Korea said Friday that senior executives from its parent organization, Standard Chartered, visited Seoul this week to hold a Group Management Team meeting and engage with employees and clients in Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693758

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [SAIC-GM] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla’s 91% February sales jump in China defies overall market slowdown

Snippet: The US carmaker’s Shanghai Gigafactory delivered nearly 58,600 vehicles last month, with the Model Y topping the sales chart

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3346435/teslas-91-february-sales-jump-china-defies-overall-market-slowdown

[2026-03-13 14:26 UTC+10:00] [Middle Eastern] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Japan, video of exhausted Takaichi sparks health fears ahead of US trip

Snippet: The prime minister is expected to announce Tokyo’s participation in the US’ ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system when she meets Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3346437/japan-video-exhausted-takaichi-sparks-health-fears-ahead-us-trip

[2026-03-13 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mercedes busca dominar de nuevo en China mientras algunos pilotos critican nueva era de la F1

Snippet: George Russell, de Mercedes, arroja champaña tras ganar el Gran Premio de Australia en Melbourne, el domingo 8 de marzo de 2026 (AP Foto/Scott Barbour)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-china-gp-russell-verstappen-a3664a8641938d08c8caaf4a67e5b159