[2026-09-05 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Carlos Alcaraz plans to take more long breaks from tennis

Snippet: Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, gestures after he won his match against Wu Yibing, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-open-carlos-alcaraz-breaks-73f241e13a891601d987081fc39a620a

[2026-09-05 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US, China to discuss AI safety risks, cooperation on monitoring AI-directed cyberattacks

Snippet: The US and China are gearing up to discuss AI safety risks during a dialogue planned for mid-September, two sources briefed on the discussions told Reuters, as rapidly advancing frontier AI capabilities reach a global tipping point.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-907617

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Angkor Wat marathon: 6,500 runners race through Cambodia’s ancient Khmer empire

Snippet: This year’s Angkor Empire Marathon saw participants race through misty forests and villages, and past ancient temples and rice fields, as dawn broke over Cambodia’s spectacular Angkor Archaeological Park.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3365857/angkor-wat-marathon-6500-runners-race-through-cambodias-ancient-khmer-empire?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [11th Angkor Empire Marathon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Angkor Wat marathon: 6,500 runners race through Cambodia’s ancient Khmer empire

Snippet: This year’s Angkor Empire Marathon saw participants race through misty forests and villages, and past ancient temples and rice fields, as dawn broke over Cambodia’s spectacular Angkor Archaeological Park.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3365857/angkor-wat-marathon-6500-runners-race-through-cambodias-ancient-khmer-empire

[2026-09-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Squeeze it, crack it, chew it: Korea’s sensory obsession

Snippet: From squishy toys to crack-open desserts, consumers seek comfort through touch, sound and texture

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10861750

[2026-09-05 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BOJ's hawks step up calls for rate hikes as they eye end of terms next year

Snippet: The terms of Hajime Takata, left, and Naoki Tamura, both considered to be hawks, will end in July 2027. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/boj-s-hawks-step-up-calls-for-rate-hikes-as-they-eye-end-of-terms-next-year

[2026-09-05 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What Sputnik couldn’t do to American science, Beijing has

Snippet: The US’ new tech strategy shows Washington is adopting the core lesson of China’s rise: tech leadership is a national security imperative

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3366099/what-sputnik-couldnt-do-american-science-beijing-has?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-05 07:30 UTC+10:00] [US Steel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What Sputnik couldn’t do to American science, Beijing has

Snippet: The US’ new tech strategy shows Washington is adopting the core lesson of China’s rise: tech leadership is a national security imperative

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3366099/what-sputnik-couldnt-do-american-science-beijing-has

[2026-09-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Breaking bread: Onigiri vies to be West's workaday lunch alternative

Snippet: The onigiri counter in Katagiri grocery in New York City: Rice balls made for Americans are typically bigger than those found in Japan. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia/breaking-bread-onigiri-vies-to-be-west-s-workaday-lunch-alternative

[2026-09-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Industry minister urges U.S. to ease tariffs on hard-to-source steel mill equipment

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904012200320

[2026-09-05 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan AI data centers set to quadruple by 2033 with $60bn investment

Snippet: NTT targets 2 gigawatts of data center capacity by fiscal 2033. (Photo by Kosuke Shimizu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/japan-ai-data-centers-set-to-quadruple-by-2033-with-60bn-investment

[2026-09-05 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s daughter Rocki nabs her second magazine cover before her first birthday

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

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/09/04/style/rihannas-daughter-rocki-covers-w-china-with-aap-rocky/

[2026-09-05 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's organ donor shortage drives some patients to Cambodia

Snippet: A doctor works at a organ transplant theater in Germany. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/health-care/japan-s-organ-donor-shortage-drives-some-patients-to-cambodia

[2026-09-05 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan travel group JTB to invest $3.8bn on M&A, sports deals in global push

Snippet: JTB President Tomo Aomi said the travel agency will pursue further acquisitions as necessary toward expanding its global business. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-travel-group-jtb-to-invest-3.8bn-on-m-a-sports-deals-in-global-push

[2026-09-05 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Caitlin Clark heralds new generation for Team USA with double-double in win over China

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/04/sports/caitlin-clark-notches-double-double-in-world-cup-debut-as-team-usa-cruises-vs-china/

[2026-09-05 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Clark and Bueckers shine in World Cup debuts as the US women rout China 94-61

Snippet: United States’ Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between China and the United States in Berlin, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/clark-bueckers-us-world-cup-9722cd4bfc9310d567ccf89f917a0daa

[2026-09-05 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Rakuten to debut satellite-to-cell service with Starlink rival AST

Snippet: Rakuten Group CEO Hiroshi Mikitani, left, shakes hands with AST SpaceMobile CEO Abel Avellan during an event in 2024. (Photo by Mai Ishitsubo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/telecommunication/japan-s-rakuten-to-debut-satellite-to-cell-service-with-starlink-rival-ast

[2026-09-05 02:15 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 CrosswordSaturday, 5 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-09-05

[2026-09-05 02:15 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 SudokuSaturday, 5 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-09-05

[2026-09-05 02:15 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 CrosswordSaturday, 5 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-09-05

[2026-09-05 02:15 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 SearchSaturday, 5 Septemberloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-09-05

[2026-09-05 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan budget requests swell with $78bn in uncapped growth investment

Snippet: Budget requests by Japanese government agencies for fiscal 2027 reached a record high. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-budget-requests-swell-with-78bn-in-uncapped-growth-investment

[2026-09-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Seeing through the Davidson deceit

Snippet: ACCORDING to former United States Navy Indo-Pacific Command Cdr. Philip Scot Davidson, the reunification of Taiwan would be accomplished by China in 2027, the centennial of both the Communist Party of China and the People’s Liberation Army. This view has since been known as the Davidson Window. The admiral had taken care to clarify that he did not mean the actual breakout of hostilities but rather the status reached by China of being ready for such a breakout anytime it

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/05/opinion/columns/seeing-through-the-davidson-deceit/2418823

[2026-09-05 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Building Asia-Pacific resilience in an age of geopolitical fragmentation

Snippet: THE 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, to be held in Shenzhen, China, on Nov. 18 and 19, 2026, will bring together leaders of the APEC’s 21 economies amid profound economic, technological and geopolitical uncertainty. Under the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together,” China’s APEC year emphasizes openness, innovation and cooperation, with the November summit culminating a year of ministerial, senior official and sectoral engagements.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/05/opinion/columns/building-asia-pacific-resilience-in-an-age-of-geopolitical-fragmentation/2418821

[2026-09-05 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La presión de China convence a Volkswagen de que es hora de cambiar

Snippet: El logotipo de VW frente a la planta de Volkswagen en Osnabrueck, Alemania, el miércoles 26 de agosto de 2026. (David Ebener/dpa vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alemania-volkswagen-reestructuracion-china-competencia-7106e97aa89efb945226674de2de2aa7

[2026-09-05 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions

Snippet: The AI system will be able to predict targets' movements, helping to enhance missile accuracy. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-plans-ai-powered-satellites-to-speed-counterstrike-decisions

[2026-09-05 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's MS&AD looks to enter Europe's reinsurance broker market

Snippet: MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings is seeking growth drivers outside Japan. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/japan-s-ms-ad-looks-to-enter-europe-s-reinsurance-broker-market

[2026-09-05 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan provides $1.4bn in subsidies to Imabari, other shipbuilders

Snippet: New cranes and hull block facilities are part of Imabari Shipbuilding's capital spending plans. (Imabari Shipbuilding)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-provides-1.4bn-in-subsidies-to-imabari-other-shipbuilders

[2026-09-05 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Caitlin Clark ayuda a Estados Unidos a vencer a China en su debut en el Mundial femenino

Snippet: Li Yuan de China defiende a la estadounidense Caitlin Clark en el encuentro de primera ronda de la Copa Mundial femenina en Berlín el viernes 4 de septiembre del 2026. (AP Foto/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/copa-mundial-femenina-estados-unidos-c5bd75f0092c725efeaab97615723cbf

[2026-09-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the EU is giving Arctic shipping the cold shoulder as China and Russia push ahead

Snippet: Its opposition to the commercialisation of Arctic transit comes amid rising anxiety over Beijing and Moscow’s closer polar collaboration

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366324/why-eu-giving-arctic-shipping-cold-shoulder-china-and-russia-push-ahead?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [European Parliament] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the EU is giving Arctic shipping the cold shoulder as China and Russia push ahead

Snippet: Its opposition to the commercialisation of Arctic transit comes amid rising anxiety over Beijing and Moscow’s closer polar collaboration

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366324/why-eu-giving-arctic-shipping-cold-shoulder-china-and-russia-push-ahead

[2026-09-05 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea considers 'military contributions' in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: A senior official from South Korea's presidential office said the government is considering various options in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by Yosuke Onchi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/south-korea-considers-military-contributions-in-strait-of-hormuz

[2026-09-05 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan's former defense chief urges PM to challenge US sanctions on ICC president

Snippet: TOKYO — A former Japanese defense minister on Friday described a U.S. decision to sanction the International Criminal Court and its Japanese president as an outright attack on the rules-based international order.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/04/world/asia-oceania/japans-former-defense-chief-urges-pm-to-challenge-us-sanctions-on-icc-president/2418884

[2026-09-05 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan's ex-defense chief urges Takaichi to act tougher against US sanctions on ICC

Snippet: Judge Tomoko Akane walks before delivering the verdict in the Al Hassan case at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday Nov. 20, 2024. (Eva Plevier/Pool Photo via AP, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-icc-us-sanctions-c6671e173c12c3ecd444c46ed06920c6

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

Source: AP News

Title: Caitlin Clark helps US beat China and 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 at World Cup

Snippet: United States’ Caitlin Clark dribbles during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between China and the United States in Berlin, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-china-world-cup-score-9ff47b0711e2b4b5a36f3e051e568367

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Play-off win by Hong Kong Bulls no guarantee of Chinese Basketball Association league spot

Snippet: To win promotion, a team in second tier must finish in top two of NBL, beat a CBA team in a play-off and then be screened by China officials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3366429/play-win-hong-kong-bulls-no-guarantee-chinese-basketball-association-league-spot?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Play-off win by Hong Kong Bulls no guarantee of Chinese Basketball Association league spot

Snippet: To win promotion, a team in second tier must finish in top two of NBL, beat a CBA team in a play-off and then be screened by China officials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3366429/play-win-hong-kong-bulls-no-guarantee-chinese-basketball-association-league-spot

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese team extracts uranium from seawater at 8 times the US target rate

Snippet: Researchers developed a material that they say opens up a ‘novel approach’ to recover the nuclear fuel from the world’s oceans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3366307/chinese-team-extracts-uranium-seawater-8-times-us-target-rate?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Separation and Purification Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese team extracts uranium from seawater at 8 times the US target rate

Snippet: Researchers developed a material that they say opens up a ‘novel approach’ to recover the nuclear fuel from the world’s oceans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3366307/chinese-team-extracts-uranium-seawater-8-times-us-target-rate

[2026-09-04 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cambodia's army to resume joint military exercises with the United States

Snippet: PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia ’s army announced Friday that it will resume joint military exercises with the United States early next year after they had been suspended for almost a decade.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cambodia-us-military-exercise-china-manet-colby-bffea503a189e25ee1d01d4a5764ee0a

[2026-09-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Robot guide dog debuts in China amid severe lack of furry counterparts

Snippet: With wheels and four legs, aid for visually impaired people represents push to expand AI and robotics into more applications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3366394/robot-guide-dog-debuts-china-amid-severe-lack-furry-counterparts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [RoboCT] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Robot guide dog debuts in China amid severe lack of furry counterparts

Snippet: With wheels and four legs, aid for visually impaired people represents push to expand AI and robotics into more applications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3366394/robot-guide-dog-debuts-china-amid-severe-lack-furry-counterparts

[2026-09-04 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China is boycotting a major Asian art festival over the naming of a Taiwanese exhibition

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — A group of Chinese artists is boycotting a major art exhibition in South Korea over the organizers' plans to use the name “Taiwan Pavilion" for an exhibition of works by Taiwanese artists.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/04/world/asia-oceania/china-is-boycotting-a-major-asian-art-festival-over-the-naming-of-a-taiwanese-exhibition/2418802

[2026-09-04 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's unwanted old boats make waves in Thailand

Snippet: Used boats from Japan can be seen at an auction site an hour south of Bangkok. (Photo by Shota Manda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-s-unwanted-old-boats-make-waves-in-thailand

[2026-09-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why are fuel and petrochemical prices outpacing crude – and how long will it last?

Snippet: Global refined-product exports were down 25 per cent year on year in August, with losses concentrated in Russia and the Persian Gulf, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3366432/why-are-fuel-and-petrochemical-prices-outpacing-crude-and-how-long-will-it-last

[2026-09-04 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gilas Pilipinas thrashed by South Korea in friendly match

Snippet: Gilas Pilipinas failed to recover from a slow start, bowing to the South Korean national team, 81-55 in the Hana Bank Invitational in Suwon City on Friday night.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/04/sports/gilas-pilipinas-thrashed-by-south-korea-in-friendly-match/2418775

[2026-09-04 22:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rapper Bryn signs with Ne-Yo’s PMG Korea

Snippet: PMG Korea expands roster after signing Tiffany Young, Brody and Bang Yong-guk

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10863415

[2026-09-04 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Egypt, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, marked his first trip to the Middle East in four years and the first to Egypt in a decade.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/4/as-the-china-us-ai-race-reaches-cairo-egypt-faces-a-strategic-decision

[2026-09-04 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Breakthrough’: Chinese shipyard set to take lucrative orders from Nordic cruise operator

Snippet: Chinese shipyard Waigaoqiao signs MOU with Nordic cruise operator, marking another advance for the rising shipbuilding powerhouse, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3366405/breakthrough-chinese-shipyard-set-take-lucrative-orders-nordic-cruise-operator?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-04 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Clarkson] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Breakthrough’: Chinese shipyard set to take lucrative orders from Nordic cruise operator

Snippet: Chinese shipyard Waigaoqiao signs MOU with Nordic cruise operator, marking another advance for the rising shipbuilding powerhouse, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3366405/breakthrough-chinese-shipyard-set-take-lucrative-orders-nordic-cruise-operator