[2026-09-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity

Snippet: Trend highlights a growing market of convenient, time-saving services for people lacking the energy for daily chores

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3367598/lazy-economy-us15-monthly-rubbish-services-china-gain-popularity-benefitting-elderly

[2026-09-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?

Snippet: Video of a DF-15A rocket motor in Marib hints at secret arms deliveries as Saudi-Houthi fighting escalates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3367581/has-chinese-df-missile-been-used-first-time-middle-east?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?

Snippet: Video of a DF-15A rocket motor in Marib hints at secret arms deliveries as Saudi-Houthi fighting escalates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3367581/has-chinese-df-missile-been-used-first-time-middle-east

[2026-09-15 19:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Kazakhstan elevate ties as oil, nuclear cooperation expands

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/10874621

[2026-09-15 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bank lending in China ekes out small increase amid stalled consumption

Snippet: Loans reverse record contraction a month earlier but fall far short of expectations as property slump drags and deposits rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3367599/bank-lending-china-ekes-out-small-increase-amid-stalled-consumption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 19:27 UTC+10:00] [household credit demand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bank lending in China ekes out small increase amid stalled consumption

Snippet: Loans reverse record contraction a month earlier but fall far short of expectations as property slump drags and deposits rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3367599/bank-lending-china-ekes-out-small-increase-amid-stalled-consumption

[2026-09-15 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) Baseball team of KBO stars holds 1st practice in Seoul

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The national baseball team, featuring some of the biggest names in the top domestic league, held its first practice in Seoul on Tuesday ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915010100315

[2026-09-15 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: In a fractured world, China and the UAE choose dialogue over division | The National

Snippet: What has happened to the world and how should we respond?

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/09/15/brics-china-uae/

[2026-09-15 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German industry wants tougher trade action on Beijing. So why are investments in China up?

Snippet: Companies are caught between China’s growing competitive threat and its importance as a market, manufacturer and source of growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367591/german-industry-wants-tougher-trade-action-beijing-so-why-are-investments-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 19:09 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German industry wants tougher trade action on Beijing. So why are investments in China up?

Snippet: Companies are caught between China’s growing competitive threat and its importance as a market, manufacturer and source of growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367591/german-industry-wants-tougher-trade-action-beijing-so-why-are-investments-china

[2026-09-15 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists

Snippet: The last-minute freeze keeps old rules in place as legal challenge by university groups and labour unions makes its way through the courts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367589/us-judge-blocks-trumps-absurd-visa-caps-students-journalists?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 19:07 UTC+10:00] [Freedom of the Press Foundation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists

Snippet: The last-minute freeze keeps old rules in place as legal challenge by university groups and labour unions makes its way through the courts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367589/us-judge-blocks-trumps-absurd-visa-caps-students-journalists

[2026-09-15 19:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee to hold news conference on Friday to lay out 'clear' stance on major policy challenges

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/10874600

[2026-09-15 18:48 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Former Tokyo massage parlor operator given five years for employing Thai girl

Snippet: The former owner of a massage parlor in Tokyo was sentenced to five years in prison and fined ¥1 million ($6,458) on Tuesday for employing a 12-year-old Thai girl, in a case that shocked the nation.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/15/japan/crime-legal/thai-girl-prostitution-ruling/

[2026-09-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the American century ends, Asia’s renaissance begins

Snippet: The businesses that adapt early to engage China, India and Asean will help draft Asia’s next chapter and profit from it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3367322/american-century-ends-asias-renaissance-begins?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the American century ends, Asia’s renaissance begins

Snippet: The businesses that adapt early to engage China, India and Asean will help draft Asia’s next chapter and profit from it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3367322/american-century-ends-asias-renaissance-begins

[2026-09-15 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Alex Eala risks $10,000 WTA fine to play Asian Games as Indonesia’s Janice Tjen opts out | The National

Snippet: Alex Eala is facing a hefty fine after it was confirmed she will represent the Philippines at this month's Asian Games in Japan.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/09/15/alex-eala-risks-10000-wta-fine-to-play-asian-games-as-indonesias-janice-tjen-opts-out/

[2026-09-15 18:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Uzbekistan opens bonded warehouse in South Korea

Snippet: Incheon facility to provide government-funded storage for Uzbek exporters

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874563

[2026-09-15 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Indonesia’s housing deal with China needs a green clause

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/09/indonesias-housing-deal-with-china-needs-a-green-clause/

[2026-09-15 18:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Asian Games bring two Koreas face-to-face

Snippet: South and North Korea face off in women’s soccer on Sept. 21, with possible medal-deciding clashes also expected in judo

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874549

[2026-09-15 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) Shooters land in Nagoya carrying high medal hopes

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The national shooting team competing at the Asian Games arrived in the main host city of Nagoya on Tuesday, carrying high hopes for a handful of gold medals.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915009700315

[2026-09-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms’ export share to reach 31% by 2035 as global expansion deepens: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: The report says the biggest opportunities favour ‘latecomers’ in fields such as robotaxis, e-commerce, surgical robots and power equipment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367561/chinese-firms-export-share-reach-31-2035-global-expansion-deepens-goldman-sachs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms’ export share to reach 31% by 2035 as global expansion deepens: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: The report says the biggest opportunities favour ‘latecomers’ in fields such as robotaxis, e-commerce, surgical robots and power equipment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367561/chinese-firms-export-share-reach-31-2035-global-expansion-deepens-goldman-sachs

[2026-09-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ with EU in high-level call with France

Snippet: Amid tensions over subsidies and deficits, Beijing’s top diplomat tells French counterpart the two sides should keep to their partnership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367556/china-urges-constructive-dialogue-eu-high-level-call-france?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ with EU in high-level call with France

Snippet: Amid tensions over subsidies and deficits, Beijing’s top diplomat tells French counterpart the two sides should keep to their partnership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367556/china-urges-constructive-dialogue-eu-high-level-call-france

[2026-09-15 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN

Snippet: A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367575/cambodia-thailand-take-us300-billion-seabed-dispute-un?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Hun Sen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN

Snippet: A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367575/cambodia-thailand-take-us300-billion-seabed-dispute-un

[2026-09-15 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Uzbekistan discuss cultural cooperation in ministerial meeting

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministers of South Korea and Uzbekistan held talks Tuesday to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas including libraries and tourism.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915008600315

[2026-09-15 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Asiad) N. Korean men's football coach vows best possible result at Asian Games

Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The coach of North Korea's men's football team on Tuesday pledged to produce the best possible results at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, underscoring strong support from people of North Korean descent in Japan.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915008300320

[2026-09-15 17:29 UTC+10:00] [United States Defense and Military Forces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says

Snippet: The United States has stationed weapons in Earth’s orbit, Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink said on Monday, the first such public acknowledgment by a Pentagon official after years of preparations to counter potential deployments by Russia and China.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/space-weapon-air-force-secretary.html

[2026-09-15 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand and Cambodia begin UN-backed conciliation over maritime claims

Snippet: Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn arrives for the opening session of a U.N.-backed conciliation process with Thailand in Singapore on Sept. 15. The talks aim to address overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/thailand-and-cambodia-begin-un-backed-conciliation-over-maritime-claims

[2026-09-15 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese woman’s search for kind former foreign tutor sparks flood of shared memories

Snippet: To Wang, Evans was more than just an educator; he was a mentor and a guiding figure whose lifelong influence reshaped her perspective

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3367562/chinese-womans-search-kind-former-foreign-tutor-sparks-flood-shared-memories?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 17:10 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese woman’s search for kind former foreign tutor sparks flood of shared memories

Snippet: To Wang, Evans was more than just an educator; he was a mentor and a guiding figure whose lifelong influence reshaped her perspective

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3367562/chinese-womans-search-kind-former-foreign-tutor-sparks-flood-shared-memories

[2026-09-15 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan Air Self-Defense Force Global Hawk drone goes missing

Snippet: A Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft is displayed at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Air Base on Jan. 23, 2023. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-air-self-defense-force-global-hawk-drone-goes-missing

[2026-09-15 17:09 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: China’s new tech, national security exit rules take effect

Snippet: Beijing – China tightened travel curbs on Tuesday as new exit-and-entry rules took effect, barring citizens deemed a potential threat to national technology security from leaving the country.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/15/asia-pacific/politics/china-tech-national-security-rules/

[2026-09-15 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's push for own capabilities not at odds with strengthening alliance with U.S.: DP leader

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's push to strengthen its independent defense capabilities does not run counter to efforts to deepen its alliance with the United States, the head of Seoul's ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915007500315

[2026-09-15 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australian tungsten miner joins US efforts to rebuild supply chain

Snippet: China's export controls are squeezing global supplies of tungsten. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/australian-tungsten-miner-joins-us-efforts-to-rebuild-supply-chain

[2026-09-15 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. seeks to seize $61 million of crypto it claims are proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers

Snippet: The U.S. has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against $61 million in cryptocurrency that it alleges proceeds from black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and petroleum products.The complaint, brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, alleged Tehran used a network of cryptocurrency actors in China and elsewhere to launder more than $1.5 billion in illicit oil money intended to benefit the Iranian military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/us-attorney-crypto-tether-iran-china-.html

[2026-09-15 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chip sell-off drags down Kospi

Snippet: South Korea's stock market rally has stalled as chip stocks lose ground, wiping more than 200 trillion won ($147.3 billion) off its combined market capitalization over the past month.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874385

[2026-09-15 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's 2nd disaster relief team to deploy drones in search operations

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean relief team dispatched to Nepal was set to deploy drones Tuesday as part of their search efforts for nine South Koreans who remain missing following last month's devastating floods, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915007400315

[2026-09-15 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cracks down on big firms delaying payments to cash-strapped SMEs

Snippet: New rules require large companies to pay suppliers within 60 days, with penalties for deliberate delays and incentives for clearing backlogs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367555/china-cracks-down-big-firms-delaying-payments-cash-strapped-smes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 16:33 UTC+10:00] [payments] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cracks down on big firms delaying payments to cash-strapped SMEs

Snippet: New rules require large companies to pay suppliers within 60 days, with penalties for deliberate delays and incentives for clearing backlogs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367555/china-cracks-down-big-firms-delaying-payments-cash-strapped-smes

[2026-09-15 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Budget ministry discusses AI, structural challenges with German delegation

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The budget ministry said Tuesday it shared South Korea's experience in responding to transformation and demographic changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) with a visiting German parliamentary delegation.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915006300320

[2026-09-15 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cho-Rubio meeting in works as Hormuz deployment tensions mount

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874280

[2026-09-15 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean, Turkmenistan take economic partnership into new territory

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/10874276

[2026-09-15 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, Central Asia seek new path beyond Silk Road, deepen ties in AI, critical minerals: FM

Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation with Central Asia, highlighting the potential to build a stronger partnership in strategic resources, supply chains, artificial intelligence and other future-oriented fields.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874245

[2026-09-15 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unitree’s US$30 billion stock wipe-off spurs regulatory caution on humanoid robot IPOs

Snippet: Beijing tipped to tighten approvals, heighten scrutiny of humanoid makers as leading robotics specialist reports a 44% stock slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367545/unitrees-us30-billion-stock-wipe-spurs-regulatory-caution-humanoid-robot-ipos?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 16:02 UTC+10:00] [humanoid robotics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unitree’s US$30 billion stock wipe-off spurs regulatory caution on humanoid robot IPOs

Snippet: Beijing tipped to tighten approvals, heighten scrutiny of humanoid makers as leading robotics specialist reports a 44% stock slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3367545/unitrees-us30-billion-stock-wipe-spurs-regulatory-caution-humanoid-robot-ipos

[2026-09-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea doubles pace of space hazard planning amid rising collision risks

Snippet: South Korea will update its national plan for responding to space hazards every five years, halving the previous interval as growing satellite traffic and changes in solar activity create rapidly evolving risks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874239

[2026-09-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Fiction] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Rouse by China Miéville review – a mighty achievement from the ‘new weird’ author

Snippet: Twenty years in the writing, this paranormal epic of cold war espionage and family tragedy is a quantum leap in terms of ambition and moral seriousness

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/15/the-rouse-by-china-mieville-review-a-mighty-achievement-from-the-new-weird-author