[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] Why a Chinese structure in Bajo de Masinloc is a sovereign red line

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-china-structure-bajo-de-masinloc-scarborough-shoal-sovereign-red-line/

[2026-06-18 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (World Cup) S. Korea coach voices regret over drone incident

Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo on Wednesday voiced his regret over a recent appearance of a drone at his team's FIFA World Cup training site during a session being held behind closed doors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001800315

[2026-06-18 09:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Senate confirms Michelle Steel as US ambassador to S. Korea

Snippet: The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michelle Steel, a former two-term Korean American congresswoman, as the United States' ambassador to South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774361

[2026-06-18 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Senate confirms Michelle Steel as U.S. ambassador to S. Korea

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michelle Steel, a former two-term Korean American congresswoman, as the United States' ambassador to South Korea.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001500315

[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From teammates to rivals, old ties renewed in Korea-Mexico clash

Snippet: Lee Kang-in faces his former coach, while Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom line up against old club teammates

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773666

[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Yonsei universities hit record highs as gap narrows in QS global rankings

Snippet: QS says Korea posted Asia’s third-strongest net performance, with gains in employability, internationalization and sustainability

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773651

[2026-06-18 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (World Cup) S. Korea coaching hoping team will go beyond semifinals

Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- During his illustrious playing career, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo captained the country to an unlikely semifinal berth at the 2002 FIFA World Cup that South Korea co-hosted with Japan. No Asian country has gone that deep into a World Cup since.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001400315

[2026-06-18 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, defence minister tells BBC

Snippet: Japan must "strengthen its defence capabilities", Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has told the BBC, emphasising the need to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined the country since World War Two.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8qd4595eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Climate change in trade’: battlelines drawn on Europe’s new China strategy

Snippet: EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357388/climate-change-trade-battlelines-drawn-europes-new-china-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Berlin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Climate change in trade’: battlelines drawn on Europe’s new China strategy

Snippet: EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357388/climate-change-trade-battlelines-drawn-europes-new-china-strategy

[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Rare Earth Stocks Pop After G7 Unveils Plan To Reduce Dependence On China For Critical Minerals

Snippet: Rare earth stocks spiked on Wednesday after G7 leaders agreed to strengthen coordination on critical minerals as they seek to reduce dependence on China-dominated supply chains, according to a new report from Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/rare-earth-stocks-pop-after-g7-unveils-plan-reduce-dependence-china-critical-minerals

[2026-06-18 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 18)

Snippet: Political leaders and police share blame for venue blockade: A Seoul protest over ballot shortages disrupted national sports teams and highlighted shared responsibility among political leaders, police and election authorities.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001100315

[2026-06-18 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 18)

Snippet: Internal power struggle stirs up DPK: Factional rifts in major parties bode ill for nation

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001000315

[2026-06-18 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on June 18)

Snippet: Falling housing ladder: Surging jeonse deposits shutting ordinary households out of path to homeownership

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000900315

[2026-06-18 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump likes Canada’s Chinese EV deal, Carney says after chat caught on hot mic

Snippet: The arrangement allows a capped number of electric vehicles from China to be imported at a low-tariff rate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357479/trump-likes-canadas-chinese-ev-deal-carney-says-after-chat-caught-hot-mic?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 07:44 UTC+10:00] [donald trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump likes Canada’s Chinese EV deal, Carney says after chat caught on hot mic

Snippet: The arrangement allows a capped number of electric vehicles from China to be imported at a low-tariff rate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357479/trump-likes-canadas-chinese-ev-deal-carney-says-after-chat-caught-hot-mic

[2026-06-18 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea training camp in Guadalajara

Snippet: South Korean players drink water ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mexico-drone-south-korea-world-cup-guadalajara-f652d627c1c6e7b8bb6e19c238dde3d3

[2026-06-18 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's big banks weigh financing arms makers in break with past

Snippet: A Mogami-class frigate. Japanese financial institutions are considering greater involvement in the country's defense sector. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-big-banks-weigh-financing-arms-makers-in-break-with-past

[2026-06-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [tourism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China’s ‘check-in culture’ intensifies, its time to set some limits

Snippet: Superficial ‘check-in tourism’ focused on garnering likes on social media is adversely affecting the lives of locals and the facilities they use

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3357239/chinas-check-culture-intensifies-its-time-set-some-limits

[2026-06-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China’s ‘check-in culture’ intensifies, its time to set some limits

Snippet: Superficial ‘check-in tourism’ focused on garnering likes on social media is adversely affecting the lives of locals and the facilities they use

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3357239/chinas-check-culture-intensifies-its-time-set-some-limits?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Chinese Empire Is Next": Townsend Warns Beijing's Energy Dominance Is Rewriting The Global Order

Snippet: Veteran energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji said during last night’s ZeroHedge debate that Iranian crude trading activity reflects a serious peace deal sticking. Alhajji joined Jeff Currie, co-chair of Abaxx Exchange, and Erik Townsend of Macro Voices to weigh in on the Iran deal’s implications for oil prices, which he believes are poised for a significant decline.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/veteran-oil-expert-iran-serious-about-making-deal

[2026-06-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen falls after Fed decision, erasing intervention gains since April

Snippet: The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% on Tuesday, but the move had been largely priced in, limiting support for the yen. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-falls-after-fed-decision-erasing-intervention-gains-since-april

[2026-06-18 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sen. Rick Scott asks Trump admin to strip CodePink’s tax-exempt status over China funding ties

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/sen-rick-scott-asks-trump-admin-to-strip-codepinks-tax-exempt-status-over-china-funding-ties/

[2026-06-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] Protests pose new test for Korean democracy

Snippet: South Korea's democracy appears to be recovering from one of the gravest crises in its recent history. The turmoil triggered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed insurrection in December 2024 shook public confidence and raised concerns both at home and abroad about the resilience of the country's democratic institutions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774160

[2026-06-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Song Jong-hwan] What the US–Iran peace means for South Korea

Snippet: In January this year, the World Economic Forum released the results of a survey of 1,300 experts worldwide. Half of the respondents described the current international situation as “extremely dangerous,” while another 40 percent regarded it as “dangerous.” Commenting on the findings, professor Kim Jung-ho of Sogang University observed that although we may not call it World War III, localized wars with global implications are already unfolding across different regions of the world.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774158

[2026-06-18 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank, Rakuten bonds draw Japan retail investors chasing returns

Snippet: SoftBank Group and Rakuten have proven popular with retail investors looking to buy corporate bonds thanks to their relatively high yields. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/softbank-rakuten-bonds-draw-japan-retail-investors-chasing-returns

[2026-06-18 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI nation: Is it boom, bubble or both for South Korea?

Snippet: The KOSPI share index's vertical climb above the 8,800 mark is either the wonder of Asian finance -- or a glaring AI asset bubble. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/ai-nation-is-it-boom-bubble-or-both-for-south-korea

[2026-06-18 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Takaichi to visit India with execs from Suzuki, Itochu and more

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, heads to India with a delegation of business leaders in July. (Source photos by Nikkei, Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-s-takaichi-to-visit-india-with-execs-from-suzuki-itochu-and-more

[2026-06-18 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: A European nation wants to buy Japan's defense equipment, Koizumi says

Snippet: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks on a podcast hosted by Radio Nikkei. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/a-european-nation-wants-to-buy-japan-s-defense-equipment-koizumi-says

[2026-06-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Analysis: 73-year-old Xi Jinping resists generational shift

Snippet: Cai Qi and Xi Jinping are sending signals about how long the current generation of Chinese leaders intends to stay in power. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-73-year-old-xi-jinping-resists-generational-shift

[2026-06-18 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's top defense contactor branches out into small interceptor drones

Snippet: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is pouring resources into developing drones. (Photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-top-defense-contactor-branches-out-into-small-interceptor-drones

[2026-06-18 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's top defense contractor branches out into small interceptor drones

Snippet: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is pouring resources into developing drones. (Photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-top-defense-contractor-branches-out-into-small-interceptor-drones

[2026-06-18 04:50 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: West plays nice on AI in bid to shut out China

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — The West should come together to rein in the most capable artificial intelligence models to keep China at bay, leaders and top AI CEOs agreed in talks on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-anthropic-china-g7/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 04:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lululemon apologizes for using Japanese drum at Great Wall of China yoga event

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/lululemon-apologizes-for-using-japanese-drum-at-great-wall-of-china-yoga-event/

[2026-06-18 04:10 UTC+10:00] [BMW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: BMW prevê queda "significativa" de lucro por causa da China e guerra no Irã

Snippet: A montadora alemã BMW revisou para baixo suas metas para 2026, devido às turbulências causadas pela guerra no Oriente Médio e à piora dos negócios em um mercado-chave, a China. A empresa também prometeu intensificar seus esforços de redução de custos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/bmw-prev%C3%AA-queda-significativa-de-lucro-por-causa-da-china-e-guerra-no-ir%C3%A3/a-77594502

[2026-06-18 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: RT editor-in-chief describes Putin’s ‘main trait’ (VIDEO)

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s main trait is his mercifulness, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641719-simonyan-putin-ai-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s main trait is his mercifulness, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641719-simonyan-putin-ai-china/

[2026-06-18 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan pension funds purchase foreign bonds at record levels

Snippet: Japanese pension fund managers are boosting their investments in foreign bonds to keep their portfolios stable. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/japan-pension-funds-purchase-foreign-bonds-at-record-levels

[2026-06-18 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe rallies around tough new China strategy ahead of key summit

Snippet: Broad coalition of EU members support new trade strategy to prevent China causing European deindustrialisation as key Brussels summit looms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357470/europe-rallies-around-tough-new-china-strategy-ahead-key-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 02:46 UTC+10:00] [France] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe rallies around tough new China strategy ahead of key summit

Snippet: Broad coalition of EU members support new trade strategy to prevent China causing European deindustrialisation as key Brussels summit looms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357470/europe-rallies-around-tough-new-china-strategy-ahead-key-summit

[2026-06-18 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to 'complete denuclearization' of N. Korea in joint statement

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) countries reiterated their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea in a joint statement released Wednesday, as they held a summit in France this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000200315

[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordThursday, 18 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-06-18

[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuThursday, 18 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-06-18

[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordThursday, 18 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-06-18

[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchThursday, 18 Juneloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-06-18

[2026-06-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China automakers leap forward in internal combustion engine tech

Snippet: Chery Automobile says that its KunPeng Sky Optimus engine has the best thermal efficiency. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/china-automakers-leap-forward-in-internal-combustion-engine-tech

[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan puts the heat on suspected ice cream cartel

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/asia-oceania/japan-puts-the-heat-on-suspected-ice-cream-cartel/2367734

[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China vows 'countermeasures' after Taiwan launches intelligence website

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/asia-oceania/china-vows-countermeasures-after-taiwan-launches-intelligence-website/2367745

[2026-06-18 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Coal prices soar on Indonesia export controls, China mine disaster

Snippet: Starting this month, Indonesia's thermal coal exporters must now report to a new state-owned company. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/coal-prices-soar-on-indonesia-export-controls-china-mine-disaster

[2026-06-18 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: VNL: Japan edges out Serbia in five-set thriller

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — JAPAN capped an exciting opening playdate of the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City with a tight win against Serbia, 20-25, 26-24, 18-25, 32-20, 15-7 on Wednesday at the Philsports Arena.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/vnl-japan-edges-out-serbia-in-five-set-thriller/2367765