[2026-07-25 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Some 52,000 visit 'K-Heritage House' during UNESCO session in Busan

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- More than 52,000 people have visited a large-scale pavilion built to showcase South Korea's heritage, to mark the country's first hosting of a UNESCO World Heritage Committee session under way in the southeastern city of Busan, data showed Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725002200315

[2026-07-25 14:47 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More than 30 restaurants pull out of dog-friendly scheme, 70 warnings issued

Snippet: Hong Kong environment chief says overall compliance is ‘acceptable’ and is confident ‘teething’ problems will be solved to develop pet-friendly culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3361826/more-30-restaurants-pull-out-dog-friendly-scheme-70-warnings-issued

[2026-07-25 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'Kiyapo' maintains strength as it moves away from PH but will continue to enhance southwest monsoon

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Kiyapo (International name: Noul) maintained its strength as it moved toward China while enhancing the southwest monsoon that is affecting the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/25/news/kiyapo-maintains-strength-as-it-moves-away-from-ph-but-will-continue-to-enhance-southwest-monsoon/2391368

[2026-07-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can China’s aerospace industry overcome ‘execution gap’ in modernisation goals?

Snippet: Researchers have identified four challenges that could undermine Beijing’s five-year plan for a modern military by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3361802/can-chinas-aerospace-industry-overcome-execution-gap-modernisation-goals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can China’s aerospace industry overcome ‘execution gap’ in modernisation goals?

Snippet: Researchers have identified four challenges that could undermine Beijing’s five-year plan for a modern military by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3361802/can-chinas-aerospace-industry-overcome-execution-gap-modernisation-goals

[2026-07-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia’s war on scammers needs a blueprint built to last

Snippet: Rounding up foot soldiers is easy. The hard part is tracing cash, exposing high-level enablers and protecting coerced victims

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3361790/cambodias-war-scammers-needs-blueprint-built-last?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Cambodia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia’s war on scammers needs a blueprint built to last

Snippet: Rounding up foot soldiers is easy. The hard part is tracing cash, exposing high-level enablers and protecting coerced victims

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3361790/cambodias-war-scammers-needs-blueprint-built-last

[2026-07-25 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Typhoon Noul nears southern China, putting region on high alert for heavy rain

Snippet: HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Noul is expected to bring winds and heavy rain to southern China including Hong Kong over the weekend, putting the region on high alert.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/typhoon-noul-china-rain-wind-fb42a4499529b3d33a76df23c09ecbb6

[2026-07-25 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: More S. Korean tidal flats gain UNESCO World Heritage status

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- The UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided Saturday to expand the boundaries of South Korea's tidal flats on its World Heritage List.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724007700315

[2026-07-25 13:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea's UNESCO-listed tidal flats expanded with 4 new sites

Snippet: UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on Saturday approved the expansion of South Korea's "getbol," or tidal flats, adding four new coastal areas to the World Heritage List during its annual session in Busan.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819934

[2026-07-25 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan should take sustainability seriously

Snippet: Readers suggest a list of environmental priorities for the city, and discuss renewed tensions in the South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3361671/hong-kongs-first-5-year-plan-should-take-sustainability-seriously?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan should take sustainability seriously

Snippet: Readers suggest a list of environmental priorities for the city, and discuss renewed tensions in the South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3361671/hong-kongs-first-5-year-plan-should-take-sustainability-seriously

[2026-07-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee’s AI power dinner over fish and chips

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819920

[2026-07-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea

Snippet: While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3361767/putting-k-back-k-pop-how-rescene-charmed-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [EXID] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea

Snippet: While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3361767/putting-k-back-k-pop-how-rescene-charmed-south-korea

[2026-07-25 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China hits Trip.com with US$765 million antitrust penalty after six-month investigation

Snippet: The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3361818/china-hits-tripcom-us765-million-antitrust-penalty-after-six-month-investigation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 12:32 UTC+10:00] [State Administration for Market Regulation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China hits Trip.com with US$765 million antitrust penalty after six-month investigation

Snippet: The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3361818/china-hits-tripcom-us765-million-antitrust-penalty-after-six-month-investigation

[2026-07-25 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Milky tea made with Chinese leaves brews Japan's latest drinks trend

Snippet: Chazhong's milk tea, pictured at its outlet in Yokohama, features a steam effect from a teaware device atop the cup. (Photo by Manami Yamada)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/milky-tea-made-with-chinese-leaves-brews-japan-s-latest-drinks-trend

[2026-07-25 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: T3 signal expected between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, classes to be suspended

Snippet: Observatory says stronger winds and squally showers expected later in the day, as Typhoon Noul moves across northeastern part of South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3361817/t3-signal-expected-between-1pm-and-3pm-saturday-classes-be-suspended?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 12:25 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Observatory] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: T3 signal expected between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, classes to be suspended

Snippet: Observatory says stronger winds and squally showers expected later in the day, as Typhoon Noul moves across northeastern part of South China Sea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3361817/t3-signal-expected-between-1pm-and-3pm-saturday-classes-be-suspended

[2026-07-25 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee declares vision to make S. Korea leader in AI supply chain

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photo in last 7 paras)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725001151315

[2026-07-25 12:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Riize draws 50,000 to Japan fan meeting tour

Snippet: K-pop group Riize has wrapped up its Japan fan meeting tour, drawing about 50,000 people across six shows, SM Entertainment said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819892

[2026-07-25 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nvidia, SK to announce $500 billion partnership, Jensen Huang says

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819890

[2026-07-25 12:09 UTC+10:00] [Darwin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Top guns buzz the Top End: the 2026 Pitch Black flying display dazzles Darwin – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenAn RAAF officer stands with young spectators as an F/A-18F Super Hornet flies pastShareView image in fullscreenThousands of spectators gather at Mindil beach for the event, which has become a traditional part of the Exercise Pitch Black calendar since 2012ShareView image in fullscreenA C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is silhouetted against the setting sun ShareView image in fullscreenA Japan Air Self-Defense Force E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and F-35A Lightning II aircraft fly past spectators.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/gallery/2026/jul/25/top-guns-buzz-the-top-end-the-2026-pitch-black-flying-display-dazzles-darwin-in-pictures

[2026-07-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investment with Chinese characteristics: how Beijing’s money is reshaping tech ventures

Snippet: China’s tech sector thrives on state-backed investment, reshaping funding dynamics and sparking a debate about balancing risk and innovation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3361779/investment-chinese-characteristics-how-beijings-money-reshaping-tech-ventures?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [ChangXin Memory Technologies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Investment with Chinese characteristics: how Beijing’s money is reshaping tech ventures

Snippet: China’s tech sector thrives on state-backed investment, reshaping funding dynamics and sparking a debate about balancing risk and innovation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3361779/investment-chinese-characteristics-how-beijings-money-reshaping-tech-ventures

[2026-07-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Long before the Silk Road, silkworm cocoons already existed in Uzbekistan

Snippet: Some 4,000 years ago, ancient people brought the production technique for the precious luxury from China to Central Asia via India

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3361762/long-silk-road-silkworm-cocoons-already-existed-uzbekistan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhou Xinying] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Long before the Silk Road, silkworm cocoons already existed in Uzbekistan

Snippet: Some 4,000 years ago, ancient people brought the production technique for the precious luxury from China to Central Asia via India

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3361762/long-silk-road-silkworm-cocoons-already-existed-uzbekistan

[2026-07-25 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee meets OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs, calls for greater roles in S. Korea's AI investment projects

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with more info, photos)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725000451315

[2026-07-25 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier

Snippet: Tohoku is just a couple of hours north of Tokyo by bullet train, yet only 6 per cent of overseas visitors visited last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3361778/why-japans-scenic-tohoku-region-still-tourist-outlier?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Miyagi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier

Snippet: Tohoku is just a couple of hours north of Tokyo by bullet train, yet only 6 per cent of overseas visitors visited last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3361778/why-japans-scenic-tohoku-region-still-tourist-outlier

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

Source: AP News

Title: Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a creative medium

Snippet: Chiho Ninomiya, from left, Kanami Murata and Karin Makishima, freshman members of the art club at Kumagaya Girls High School, discuss ideas for chalk art drawing at the school in Kumagaya, northwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as they are part of the team participating in a national blackboard art contest.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-schools-art-blackboards-chalk-graffiti-b7c76f4e3e396994889e42af37897637

[2026-07-25 11:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Extreme heat to hit southeastern Korea

Snippet: Sweltering heat will continue across the country Saturday, with heat wave advisories and warnings in effect in most regions, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819867

[2026-07-25 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Is Now Viewed More Favorably Than America

Snippet: Public opinion toward the world’s two leading powers has undergone a notable shift. Pew Research Center’s Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey reveals significant differences in how countries perceive China and the United States.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-now-viewed-more-favorably-america

[2026-07-25 11:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee’s San Francisco declaration casts Korea as hub for building, using and sharing AI

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819860

[2026-07-25 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China makes offer to Indonesia, positioning itself for unique access to minerals: analyst

Snippet: Beijing may attempt to trade manufacturing assistance for access to Indonesia’s vast, export-restricted reserves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361695/china-makes-offer-indonesia-positioning-itself-unique-access-minerals-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 11:16 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia trade] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China makes offer to Indonesia, positioning itself for unique access to minerals: analyst

Snippet: Beijing may attempt to trade manufacturing assistance for access to Indonesia’s vast, export-restricted reserves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361695/china-makes-offer-indonesia-positioning-itself-unique-access-minerals-analyst

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital

Snippet: Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3361803/chinese-weight-loss-trend-mixing-tea-enemas-sends-many-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital

Snippet: Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3361803/chinese-weight-loss-trend-mixing-tea-enemas-sends-many-hospital

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s own Maga movement has a hold on its right wing | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Will the party of Yoon Suk-yeol turn over a new leaf or continue to push far-right conspiracies?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3361766/south-koreas-own-maga-movement-has-hold-its-right-wing

[2026-07-25 10:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nvidia chief pledges massive investment, cooperation with S. Korea in meeting with Lee

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive unveiled a series of large cooperation projects with South Korean tech firms, including a US$500 billion business partnership with SK Group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819850

[2026-07-25 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee declares vision to make S. Korea leader in AI supply chain

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung declared a vision Friday to make South Korea a trustworthy production base and supply partner for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors, vowing to lead the country into a key global player in the AI supply chain.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725001100315

[2026-07-25 10:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nvidia chief says will announce $500 bln partnership with SK Group in meeting with Lee

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive said his company will announce a $500 billion business partnership with South Korea's SK Group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819847

[2026-07-25 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Nvidia chief pledges massive investment, cooperation with S. Korea in meeting with Lee

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more info from 3rd para)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725000751315

[2026-07-25 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When Chinese emperors and their prime ministers fell out, the results could be deadly

Snippet: Imperial China relied on officials to run government affairs under the emperor, but as history shows, this power dynamic was a fragile one

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3361558/when-chinese-emperors-and-their-prime-ministers-fell-out-results-could-be-deadly?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Petr Pavel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When Chinese emperors and their prime ministers fell out, the results could be deadly

Snippet: Imperial China relied on officials to run government affairs under the emperor, but as history shows, this power dynamic was a fragile one

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3361558/when-chinese-emperors-and-their-prime-ministers-fell-out-results-could-be-deadly

[2026-07-25 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nvidia chief says will announce US$500 bln partnership with SK Group in meeting with Lee

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive said his company will announce a US$500 billion business partnership with South Korea's SK Group.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725000700315

[2026-07-25 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thai military digs in along Cambodian border as peace remains elusive

Snippet: CHANTHABURI, Thailand -- Gen. Ukrit Boontanon surveyed the 4.3-meter high wall fortified with concrete slabs able to withstand small-arms fire and topped with rolls of barbed wire. Thailand's supreme military commander then headed for a door at one end and shook it firmly. A hard tug rattled the three attached padlocks, affirming it was shut to prying eyes from Cambodia on the other side.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/thailand-cambodia-conflict/thai-military-digs-in-along-cambodian-border-as-peace-remains-elusive

[2026-07-25 09:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls on Anthropic CEO to scale up AI investment in Korea

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819800

[2026-07-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Heroes slugger Davidson not changing approach after joining last-place team

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Back on June 26, Matt Davidson played an emotional final game for the NC Dinos in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The American first baseman had been told only a couple of days earlier that this would be his last game with the Dinos, and Davidson made the occasion a memorable one by going 2-for-4 with three RBIs.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724006800315