[2026-02-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Childbirths grow at fastest pace in 15 yrs; total fertility rate rebounds to 0.8 in 4 yrs

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea grew at the fastest pace in 15 years in 2025, with the country's total fertility rate rising to 0.8 for the first time in four years, government data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225002600320

[2026-02-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Overseas financial assets hit record high in 2025: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's external financial assets reached a record high in 2025, driven by increased overseas securities investment and valuation gains, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225004700320

[2026-02-25 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Trump says almost all countries want to keep trade deals with U.S., knowing new deal could be 'far worse'

Snippet: (URGENT) S. Korea to seek reinstatement of no-fly zone under suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact: unification minister

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225005500315

[2026-02-25 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Prominent Russian scholar of North Korea says he was expelled from Latvia following detention

Snippet: In this Sept. 20, 2017, photo, Andrei Lankov, a North Korea expert at Kookmin University answers a reporter’s question during an interview in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-north-korea-latvia-lankov-detention-8440d68f6d37162b38bdd7f20cd0400c

[2026-02-25 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: New special counsel launches to investigate uncovered allegations surrounding ex-President Yoon

Snippet: GWACHEON, South Korea, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- A new special counsel team officially launched Wednesday to investigate remaining suspicions surrounding ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, his failed martial law bid and allegations involving his wife.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225004200315

[2026-02-25 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: CIA Tells Iranians: 'We Want To Help You' - As US Bombers Loom

Snippet: The US Central Intelligence Agency has never been shy about letting it be known it is seeking to recruit informants from places like China, North Korea and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cia-tells-iranians-we-want-help-you-us-bombers-loom

[2026-02-25 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Petrochemical firms welcome gov't approval of industry restructuring project

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- A petrochemical industry association on Wednesday welcomed the government's approval of South Korea's first restructuring project in the sector, as companies grapple with a prolonged downturn.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225003500320

[2026-02-25 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rebound in relief rally as global AI scare fades

Snippet: Hang Seng Index climbs as concerns over AI disruption ease, with investors awaiting Nvidia earnings to gauge sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344526/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-relief-rally-global-ai-scare-fades

[2026-02-25 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tickets for BTS world tour cinema screenings go on sale, sell out fast in Korea

Snippet: Live viewings of the group's Goyang and Tokyo concerts will be broadcast to roughly 3,800 screens across 80 countries

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681934

[2026-02-25 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: MLB players set to join nat'l team at WBC camp this week

Snippet: KADENA, Japan, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean national baseball team, which is gearing up for the World Baseball Classic (WBC), will welcome its U.S.-based stars to training camp in Japan this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225003100315

[2026-02-25 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FSS chief urges foreign financial companies to join efforts to invigorate market

Snippet: The chief of South Korea's financial watchdog said Wednesday that foreign financial companies operating here are urged to support efforts to vitalize the local financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681911

[2026-02-25 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Anthropic Accuses DeepSeek, Other China-Based AI Firms Of Free-Riding

Snippet: Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/anthropic-accuses-deepseek-other-china-based-ai-firms-free-riding

[2026-02-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trending in China

Snippet: China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china

[2026-02-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: FSS chief urges foreign financial companies to join efforts to invigorate market

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The chief of South Korea's financial watchdog said Wednesday that foreign financial companies operating here are urged to support efforts to vitalize the local financial markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225002000320

[2026-02-25 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Tracy ‘McGrady’ is Milicic’s most important man in China’s Asian Cup defence

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/tracy-mcgrady-is-milicic-s-most-important-man-in-china-s-asian-cup-defence-20260212-p5o1ni.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Business Kospi breaks 6,000 as chip giants power rally South Korea’s benchmark Kospi vaulted past 6,000 in early trading Wednesday, riding a powerful chip-led surge. The Kospi was quoted at 6,022.7 at the opening bell, marking a 53.06 point, or 0.89 perce

Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi vaulted past 6,000 in early trading Wednesday, riding a powerful chip-led surge.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681743

[2026-02-25 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) USFK says it notified S. Korea of air drills over Yellow Sea

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout; CHANGES headline, dateline, slug)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224011052315

[2026-02-25 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOSPI tops 6,000, one month after breaching 5,000

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark stock index breached the 6,000 mark on Wednesday, one month after topping the 5,000-point threshold amid an extended rally in chipmakers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225001300320

[2026-02-25 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) KOSPI tops 6,000, setting new intraday record high

Snippet: (URGENT) S. Korea to seek reinstatement of no-fly zone under suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact: unification minister

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225001200320

[2026-02-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US wants stable trade ties with China but does not trust it, lawmakers clarifyCongressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.

Snippet: Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344521/us-seeks-healthy-trade-relations-china-does-not-trust-it-lawmakers-clarify

[2026-02-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: International Series looking to introduce Asian Tour tournament in China

Snippet: Shanghai’s Enhance Anting Golf Club, which will host the DP World Tour in April, is expected to be one of the potential venues

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3344480/international-series-looking-introduce-asian-tour-tournament-china-season

[2026-02-25 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Paul Chan’s budget help Hong Kong’s economy strike a purple patch?

Snippet: South China Morning Post examines how political and economic factors will shape budget and what Hongkongers can expect from it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344469/ips-superyachts-and-more-can-budget-spark-hong-kongs-purple-patch

[2026-02-25 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What to do in China’s Zhongshan, a food paradise on Hong Kong’s doorstepFrom restaurants serving top Cantonese food to shopping streets and Sun Yat-sen’s former home, Zhongshan provides a feast for the senses.

Snippet: From restaurants serving top Cantonese food to shopping streets and Sun Yat-sen’s former home, Zhongshan provides a feast for the senses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3344339/what-do-chinas-zhongshan-food-and-shopping-paradise-hong-kongs-doorstep

[2026-02-25 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Russian professor of Korean studies Andrey Lankov detained in Latvia: report

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- A Russian professor specializing in Korean studies and teaching at a South Korean university, Andrey Lankov, has been detained by police in Latvia, where he was giving a lecture on North Korea, Russian media has reported.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000800315

[2026-02-25 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Helicopter travel takes off in China during Spring Festival rushHelicopter services boomed during the Chinese New Year, offering fast travel and new routes across different cities.

Snippet: Helicopter services boomed during the Chinese New Year, offering fast travel and new routes across different cities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3344484/helicopter-travel-takes-china-during-spring-festival-rush

[2026-02-25 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Why an Iran crisis hits China first

Snippet: By Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633002-iran-china-oil-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-25 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea discusses draft proposals of 5-yr policy goals at key congress

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ongoing party congress discussed five-year plans and goals for key sectors, including national defense and foreign affairs, on the sixth day of the party gathering, state media reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000400315

[2026-02-25 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 25)

Snippet: Foreign media warn of Korea stock risks as debt-fueled trading grows

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000700315

[2026-02-25 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 25)

Snippet: U.S. top court's tariff ruling doesn't change muchU.S. should slow its aggressive, unilateral trade policy

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000600315

[2026-02-25 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Feb. 25)

Snippet: Reversal of tech tideChina's rapid innovation shows Korea's structural gaps in batteries, chips, AI

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000500315

[2026-02-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smaller, faster, smarter: Chinese transistor ready for future AI chipsBreakthrough said to overcome long-standing limitations of traditional ferroelectric transistors, ‘paving way for large-scale application’.

Snippet: Breakthrough said to overcome long-standing limitations of traditional ferroelectric transistors, ‘paving way for large-scale application’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344495/smaller-faster-smarter-chinese-transistor-ready-future-ai-chips

[2026-02-25 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: USFK chief expresses 'regret' to Seoul defense minister over air standoff incident with China

Snippet: The commander of the US Forces Korea has expressed "regret" to the South Korean defense minister that he was not briefed on the recent US Air Force drills over the Yellow Sea on time, the USFK said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681588

[2026-02-25 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Strikes Covert Missile Deal With Moscow In Backchannel Rearmament

Snippet: Iran is squarely in the Trump administration's crosshairs, and both Russia and China are to some degree coming to Tehran's aid with some significant arms deals meant to potentially stave off future attack.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-strikes-covert-missile-deal-moscow-backchannel-rearmament

[2026-02-25 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military action

Snippet: Pedestrians walk past a billboard depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier with damaged fighter jets on its deck and a sign in Farsi and English reading, “If you sow the wind, you’ll reap the whirlwind,” at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) Square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-cia-trump-china-ratcliffe-youtube-farsi-dfa1e883fc11a1da756416e982c74300

[2026-02-25 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Herald [Editorial] Reversal of tech tide

Snippet: China’s rapid innovation shows Korea’s structural gaps in batteries, chips, AI

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681495

[2026-02-25 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Herald [Ajaypal Banga] Creating jobs for 1.2 billion youth

Snippet: The world moves on different wavelengths. Some are high-frequency shocks -- wars, emerging technologies, market panics -- that spike quickly and dominate our attention. Others are low-frequency forces that move slowly but relentlessly: demographics, globalization, water and food scarcity.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681468

[2026-02-25 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Herald [Kim Seong-kon] Mutual respect when we take sides

Snippet: Recently, some American parents have complained on social media about dimly lit classrooms at public schools and the effects they may have on their children. According to them, teachers do not turn on any lights in their classrooms all day — no overhead lights, no side lamps. These days, it is also a trend among younger teachers to turn off the bright fluorescent lighting and install dim lighting instead.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681472

[2026-02-25 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Panama Seizes China-Linked Ports Amid Trump-Beijing Dispute

Snippet: Panama published a Supreme Court decision, issued in late January, that voided key port operations held by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. The Balboa and Cristobal terminals have become entangled in a legal dispute involving Washington and Beijing. The timing is important, as it comes about a month before President Trump's planned late-March trip to China.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/panama-seizes-china-linked-ports-amid-trump-beijing-dispute

[2026-02-25 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: A continental revolution is brewing in Europe

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632999-central-europe-continental-revolution/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-25 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea keeps 'all possibilities' in mind on U.S.-N.K. dialogue during Trump's China visit: Seoul envoy

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 10-14; RECASTS 4th para)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000251315

[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Toyota Lanka Group unifies Certified Mobility under one-showroom in Ratmalana and Kandy - DailyNews

Snippet: Toyota SURE concept was officially introduced by Toyota Lanka in 2019 and was launched in the Wattala Branch. Today, it has expanded with its second new showroom at Ratmalana, bringing certified Japan Domestic (JDM) Toyota vehicles through a carefully selected, inspected, and fully certified mobility experience. Designed to make quality, reliable, and durable vehicles more accessible, Toyota SURE reinforces Toyota Lanka’s commitment, as the Authorized Toyota Distributor in Sri Lanka, to providing trustworthy vehicle ownership solutions across the island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/25/business/957119/toyota-lanka-group-unifies-certified-mobility-under-one-showroom-in-ratmalana-and-kandy/

[2026-02-25 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China: Report

Snippet: Iran is nearing a deal to purchase supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China, as the US weighs a fresh attack on the Islamic Republic, according to a report on Tuesday by Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-nearing-deal-buy-supersonic-anti-ship-cruise-missiles-china-report

[2026-02-25 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The uneven roads that lead to the Women's Asian Cup — from the intriguing North Korea, to favourite Japan

Snippet: China is the defending champion for the Women's Asian Cup, and has won the tournament nine times. (Reuters: Francis Mascarenhas)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/matildas-women-asian-cup-uneven-roads-lead-to-trophy/106359648

[2026-02-25 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU too slow to act as China rewrites global trade rules, trade chief Sefcovic warnsCommissioner calls for faster trade probes and WTO reform as Brussels confronts overcapacity, subsidies and a €360 billion deficit.

Snippet: Commissioner calls for faster trade probes and WTO reform as Brussels confronts overcapacity, subsidies and a US$424 billion deficit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3344517/eu-too-slow-act-china-rewrites-global-trade-rules-trade-chief-sefcovic-warns

[2026-02-25 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea keeps 'all possibilities' in mind on U.S.-N.K. dialogue during Trump's China visit: Seoul envoy

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is keeping a close watch on developments related to the possible resumption of dialogue between the United States and North Korea during President Donald Trump's planned visit to China, its top envoy in Washington said Tuesday, noting Seoul is keeping "all possibilities" in mind.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000200315

[2026-02-25 05:28 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Yoon Suk Yeol’s legacy threatens to erode US-South Korea alliance

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/yoon-suk-yeols-legacy-threatens-to-erode-us-south-korea-alliance/

[2026-02-25 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Checagem: a China tem mesmo milhares de soldados-robôs?

Snippet: Um vídeo de 48 segundos que circula nas redes sociais mostra uma dúzia de robôs humanoides empunhando metralhadoras e caminhando com uma cordilheira coberta de neve ao fundo. Eles se movem por um campo de tiro, se ajoelham, disparam contra alvos, trocam os carregadores e continuam, às vezes atravessando uma pista de obstáculos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/checagem-a-china-tem-mesmo-milhares-de-soldados-rob%C3%B4s/a-76105490

[2026-02-25 04:39 UTC+10:00] [Deutschland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Wie Deutschland bei industrieller KI gegenüber den USA und China auftrumpfen will

Snippet: Deutschland hat im Februar ein großes KI-Projekt gestartet, um seine Abhängigkeit von US-Anbietern bei Hochleistungsrechnern und in der Datenverarbeitung zu verringern. Der Schritt soll Europa dabei helfen, seine eigene KI-Zukunft zu kontrollieren.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/wie-deutschland-bei-industrieller-ki-gegen%C3%BCber-den-usa-und-china-auftrumpfen-will/a-76107609

[2026-02-25 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China's consumer market sees a strong start to the Year of the Horse

Snippet: CHINA’S Year of the Horse Spring Festival holiday concluded on Monday and unleashed a surge in tourism and consumer spending, with multiple key indicators reaching historic highs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/business/foreign-business/chinas-consumer-market-sees-a-strong-start-to-the-year-of-the-horse/2283893

[2026-02-25 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China becomes global box office champion so far in 2026

Snippet: CHINA has overtaken North America as the world’s top-grossing film market for the time being, with its 2026 box office revenue (including presales) surpassing 7 billion yuan (about $970 million) as of Saturday, slightly higher than North America’s $938 million, according to online ticketing platforms.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/business/foreign-business/china-becomes-global-box-office-champion-so-far-in-2026/2283891