[2026-02-09 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Wahltriumph für Japans Regierungschefin Takaichi

Snippet: Unter Führung von Ministerpräsidentin Sanae Takaichi haben Japans regierende Liberaldemokraten den größten Wahlsieg ihrer Geschichte errungen. Als erste Partei seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg gewann die LDP bei der Wahl zum Unterhaus allein mehr als zwei Drittel der 465 Sitze in der mächtigen Parlamentskammer - nämlich 316.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/japan-parlamentswahl-unterhaus-erdrutschsieg-f%C3%BCr-regierungschefin-sanae-takaichi-tokio/a-75861354

[2026-02-09 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: My Take | TikTok deal good for Chinese owners but terrible for users in the United States

Snippet: The social media platform, now majority owned by Americans, will herald a new era of state control and corporate manipulation of US citizens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342846/tiktok-deal-good-chinese-owners-terrible-users-united-states

[2026-02-09 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

Snippet: All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342847/new-rail-routes-mainland-china-nearly-sold-out-ahead-lunar-new-year

[2026-02-09 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan: Jam'iyyar LDP na kan gaba a zaben majalisar dokoki

Snippet: Sakamakon farko na zaben 'yan majalisar dokokin Japan na nuna cewa jam'iyyar Firanminista Sanae Takaichi ta LDP za ta lashe kujeru mafi yawa cikin 465 na majalisar kasar, hasalima jam'iyyar da kawayenta na iya lashe kaso 2 bisa 3 na kujerun kamar yadda kafar watsa labaran kasar ta NHK ta rawaito.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ha/jamiyyar-firanminista-takaichi-na-kan-gaba-a-zaben-majalisar-dokoki/a-75861348

[2026-02-09 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: International Rugby | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Coach Eddie Jones tells his Japanese rugby players to beef up after bruising tourAustralian says he wants to see those who hope to play for national side to work harder, says his team can make last four of next World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/international-rugby

[2026-02-09 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Su Yiming defends judging, Eileen Gu admits to feeling pressure

Snippet: Netizens lash out at Japanese judge after the snowboarder finishes behind two competitors from Japan at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3342834/su-yiming-defends-judging-after-winning-big-air-bronze-eileen-gu-admits-feeling-pressure

[2026-02-08 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Polls predict big win for Sanae Takaichi in Japan snap vote

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/polls-predict-big-win-for-sanae-takaichi-in-japan-snap-vote/video-75859871

[2026-02-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Hong Kong can be hub of revival in the Sino-British relationship

Snippet: As China and the UK mend relations, Hong Kong should strive to be a platform for a wider range of Sino-British joint ventures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342664/how-hong-kong-can-bring-china-and-britain-closer-its-not-just-finance

[2026-02-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A very Chinese time? How memes are paving the way for a soft power shift

Snippet: Western social media trends paint ‘Chineseness’ in a positive light, but observers question whether Beijing will benefit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342819/very-chinese-time-how-memes-are-paving-way-soft-power-shift

[2026-02-08 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan bear intrusions driven by fruit, not hunger, study finds

Snippet: Japan’s bears enter towns for leftover crops, not starvation – revealing an urgent need for residents to clear fallen fruit from farms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342841/japan-bear-intrusions-driven-fruit-not-hunger-study-finds

[2026-02-08 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When K-drama meets J-drama, sparks fly on screen

Snippet: From Netflix’s Romantics Anonymous to Disney+’s Merry Berry Love, Korean-Japanese collaborations are on the rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/article/3342581/when-k-drama-meets-j-drama-sparks-fly-korea-and-japan-team-screen

[2026-02-08 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: human trafficking

Snippet: Tech Features Epstein files show image ops, emails funding employees’ flights to PH Movies Cop’s film donates proceeds to Davao NGO helping abuse, trafficking survivors Feb 8, 2026 6:57 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today 35 OFWs rescued from Cambodia trafficking ordeal | The wRap Jan 2, 2026 6:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Overseas Filipinos 35 OFWs return from Cambodia

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/human-trafficking/

[2026-02-08 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Uchaguzi wa Japan: Chama cha Takaichi chatabiriwa ushindi

Snippet: Kulingana na utafiti uliohusisha kura ya maoni uliofanyika mara kadhaa nchini Japan, Chama cha Takaichi cha Liberal Democratic (LDP) ambacho kimeongoza kwa miaka mingi kinatabiriwa kupata viti visivyopungua 233 katika bunge lenye jumla ya viti 465. Pamoja na kiwango kikubwa cha theluji katika miji mingi ukiwemo mji mkuu Tokyo, raia wamejitokeza kushiriki uchaguzi huo.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/japan-yafanya-uchaguzi-chama-cha-waziri-mkuu-sanae-takaichi-chatazamiwa-kushinda/a-75860025

[2026-02-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China, Philippines hold first talks in over a year: South China Sea thaw ahead?

Snippet: Philippine president rejects calls for Manila to declare Chinese ambassador persona non grata even as frictions spike in South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342485/first-china-philippines-talks-over-year-south-china-sea-thaw-offing

[2026-02-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Assistant of successful China influencer steals identities, earns US$158,000 in tips

Snippet: Identity thief steals fashion content creator’s photographs; wears her pyjamas, stockings to stage lucrative live-streaming sessions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342218/assistant-successful-china-influencer-steals-identities-earning-us158000-tips

[2026-02-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As jobs dry up, China’s graduates turn to booming ‘micro drama’ industry

Snippet: The bite-sized series now rival box office hits in popularity – and with that success comes opportunity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342809/chinas-micro-drama-industry-emerges-jobs-lifeline-tough-graduate-labour-market

[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s future growth rate could drop to 2.5% without market reforms: economist

Snippet: China will struggle to keep growth above 4 per cent unless there is a ‘strong turnaround’ in productivity and consumer spending, economist warns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342679/chinas-future-growth-rate-could-drop-25-without-market-reforms-economist

[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How group live-streaming thrives in China, reshapes global industry dynamics

Snippet: With online viewers in command, multi-person entertainment model is taking industry by storm; some stars earn US$390,000 in just one night

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342248/how-group-live-streaming-thrives-china-reshapes-global-industry-dynamics

[2026-02-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explore the Great Wall on foot, bike and even underwater with Ash Dykes

Snippet: Explorer and athlete Ash Dykes showcases the Great Wall of China’s history and diverse landscapes in a new BBC Earth series

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3342634/explore-great-wall-foot-bike-and-underwater-ash-dykes-his-new-bbc-show

[2026-02-08 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 8 dead in biotech workshop blast in central China

Snippet: Emergency crews remain at the site in Shanxi province as smoke continues to billow from the wreckage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3342811/8-dead-biotech-workshop-blast-central-china

[2026-02-08 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ana zaben 'yan majalisar dokoki a Japan

Snippet: A watan Janairu ne Firanminstar Japan, Sanae Takaichi ta rusa majalisar dokokin kasar gabanin zabukan da za a yi cikin gaggawa, lamarin da take fatan zai samar mata da jam'iyyarta mai fafutuka karin karfi.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ha/an-bude-runfunan-zaben-yan-majalisar-dokoki-a-japan/a-75859227

[2026-02-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AutoFlight unveils world’s largest flying car as China races to lead the skies

Snippet: CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342801/autoflight-unveils-worlds-largest-flying-car-china-races-lead-low-altitude-economy

[2026-02-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love debate

Snippet: Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3342530/china-women-pay-companions-role-playing-games-spark-love-commercialisation-debate

[2026-02-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China executed a series of Myanmese kingpins. What does it say about its sway?

Snippet: The condemned headed family syndicates that trapped Chinese abroad in massive scam centres

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342799/china-executed-series-myanmese-crime-bosses-what-does-it-say-about-its-regional-influence

[2026-02-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | UK needs an independent China policy, not just a Trump hedge

Snippet: Readers discuss the British prime minister’s visit to Beijing, allies drifting away from Washington, and the blame game over narcotics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3342624/uk-needs-independent-china-policy-not-just-trump-hedge

[2026-02-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Year of the Horse shoppers let emotional satisfaction take the reins

Snippet: Brand prestige fades in importance as consumers favour festival-themed toys, playful designs and pet items

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342795/chinas-year-horse-shoppers-let-emotional-satisfaction-take-reins

[2026-02-08 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble - DailyNews

Snippet: Millions in Japan are voting in a snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose coalition is predicted to clinch a decisive win.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/08/breaking-news/947198/japan-votes-in-snap-election-as-pm-takaichi-takes-a-gamble/

[2026-02-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance

Snippet: Beijing leverages big data and global info exchange to chase undeclared overseas wealth, with fiscal needs seen driving the push, forcing compliance across sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342697/china-intensifies-offshore-tax-hunt-exporters-struggle-compliance

[2026-02-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi sweeps election with historic win

Snippet: Sanae Takaichi’s coalition secures 352 seats in parliament’s lower house, handing the prime minister a supermajority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342793/sanae-takaichi-poised-big-win-snow-hit-japan-votes

[2026-02-08 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan election: Sanae Takaichi set for landslide victory

Snippet: Japan's nationalist ruling party won a sweeping majority in parliamentary elections on Sunday, projections showed, securing a strong new mandate for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-pm-sanae-takaichi-set-for-big-win-as-japan-holds-snap-election/a-75858163

[2026-02-08 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Last-day campaign words remarkably revealing about where Japan is - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/last-day-campaign-words-remarkably-revealing-about-where-japan-is/

[2026-02-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What to know about freestyle skiing and who to watch at the Winter Olympics

Snippet: China’s Eileen Gu is the star, but Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury is the best moguls skier and American Alex Hall is the slopestyle champion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3342744/big-air-moguls-and-slopestyle-what-know-about-freestyle-skiing-winter-olympics

[2026-02-08 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How old is Chinese civilisation? A scholar says it really dates back 8,000 years

Snippet: Leading scholar’s argument stretches the timeline back beyond the widely accepted figure of 5,000 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342760/how-old-chinese-civilisation-archaeologist-argues-it-really-dates-back-8000-years

[2026-02-08 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | High volume and low cost is how BYD beat Tesla in the EV race

Snippet: Vast economies of scale, tightly integrated supply chains and China’s control over key materials give Chinese EV makers a systemic edge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342316/why-tesla-fell-behind-byd-and-why-catching-wont-be-easy

[2026-02-08 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s Kimura wins Olympic snowboard big air gold

Snippet: He scored 179.5 points to top the podium, edging out compatriot Ryoma Kimata and defending Olympic champion Su Yiming of China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3342791/japans-kimura-wins-olympic-snowboard-big-air-gold

[2026-02-08 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan's first female PM seeks to cement power in snap vote

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japans-first-female-pm-seeks-to-cement-power-in-snap-vote/video-75856198

[2026-02-08 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: French duo reach Shanghai, China, after walking over 12,000km in 518 days

Snippet: Childhood friends Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot set off from their hometown of Annecy and crossed 16 countries mostly on foot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342790/french-duo-reach-shanghai-china-after-walking-over-12000km-518-days

[2026-02-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mum urges China star Eileen Gu to ‘wake up’, sparks Olympics comeback after fall

Snippet: Double Olympic champion loses her balance during her initial run in the slopestyle qualifiers before recovering on the second go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3342783/mum-urges-chinese-freeski-star-eileen-gu-wake-sparks-olympics-comeback-after-fall

[2026-02-08 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘China threat’? Norway slammed over ‘sheer speculation’ putting ties on line

Snippet: Chinese embassy rebuke follows latest annual risk assessments from Norwegian intelligence, police and national security agencies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342771/china-slams-threat-label-norway-security-report-sheer-speculation

[2026-02-08 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable - DailyNews

Snippet: Black, crispy, often flat and square – dried seaweed, known locally as gim – is a humble staple on everyday dining tables across South Korea. But as its global popularity grows, its rising prices are worrying gim-lovers nationwide.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/world/946044/a-global-craze-for-korean-culture-is-making-its-humblest-snacks-unaffordable/

[2026-02-08 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan workshop helps young voters spot deepfakes ahead of general election

Snippet: Digital platforms are trying to curb the adverse impact of disinformation and fake news on Generation Z ahead of Japan’s election on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342781/japans-teen-voters-must-improve-media-literacy-study-misinformation

[2026-02-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has the YJ-15 missile been deployed to the Chinese navy? A photo gives clues

Snippet: The world-leading weapon was unveiled during last year’s Victory Day parade but there was no word then on where it would be used

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342769/has-yj-15-missile-been-deployed-chinese-navy-photo-gives-clues

[2026-02-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sends fourth ‘Shenlong’ reusable spacecraft mission into orbit

Snippet: Programme for ‘peaceful use of outer space’ launched in 2020 is seen as potential rival to US Space Force’s X-37B

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342759/china-sends-fourth-shenlong-reusable-spacecraft-mission-orbit

[2026-02-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israeli diplomat Aviv Ezra says ties with China must not be marred by ‘politics’

Snippet: Highest level official to visit China since Gaza war highlights opportunities for China and Israel to advance ties as peace deal progresses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342302/china-ties-must-not-be-marred-politics-israeli-diplomat-aviv-ezra

[2026-02-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai makes future-tech bid with promise of data, talent and capital

Snippet: The city is striving for an early-mover advantage in the technology of tomorrow, including AI and quantum computing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342768/shanghai-makes-future-tech-bid-promise-data-talent-and-capital

[2026-02-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s military command tightens discipline at the top in generals’ wake

Snippet: Revised rules are meant to close loopholes, PLA mouthpiece says, two weeks after Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli’s downfall

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342755/chinas-military-command-tightens-discipline-top-generals-wake

[2026-02-07 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ईरान से व्यापार करने वाले देशों पर 25% टैरिफ: ट्रंप प्रशासन

Snippet: अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने शुक्रवार, 6 फरवरी को ईरान के साथ व्यापार जारी रखने वाले देशों पर 25% टैरिफ लगाने से जुड़े एक कार्यकारी आदेश पर हस्ताक्षर किए. डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने जनवरी में पहली बार ऐसा कदम उठाने की धमकी दी थी. ईरान के परमाणु कार्यक्रमों और देश में पिछले साल दिसंबर के आखिरी हफ्ते में शुरू हुए सत्ता विरोधी प्रदर्शनों को लेकर वाशिंगटन और तेहरान के बीच तनाव बढ़ता जा रहा है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/trump-authorizes-tariffs-on-irans-trade-partners-china-russia-could-be-the-biggest-hits/a-75853742

[2026-02-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese scientists made petrol building blocks with CO2, water and sunlight

Snippet: A solar-powered process that mimics photosynthesis in plants could be used to produce valuable resources such as fuel, researchers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342716/how-chinese-scientists-made-petrol-building-blocks-co2-water-and-sunlight

[2026-02-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreigners flock to China for cheaper medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy

Snippet: Number of foreign visits to mainland hospitals spikes to 1.28 million in 2025, a rise of 73 per cent on the number 3 years ago

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342338/foreigners-flock-china-affordable-medical-treatment-drawn-free-visa-policy

[2026-02-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Thailand

Snippet: As Manila assumes the 2026 ASEAN chairmanship, renewed fighting along the Cambodia-Thailand border and external mediation efforts place pressure on ASEAN’s centrality and credibility

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/thailand/