[2026-07-16 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov

Snippet: The streets of central Kyiv echoed with chants of "Shame" on Thursday 16 July as hundreds of protesters marched behind banners reading "The army is the priority". In the crowd, a woman carrying a child held a placard stating: "I don't want to die." President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Fedorov, 35, after six months in the post as part of a wider government reshuffle that also saw parliament accept Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation and approve Serhii Koretskyi, former head of

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/16/kyiv-protesters-rally-after-zelenskyy-sacks-defence-minister-fedorov/

[2026-07-16 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s OnePlus bows out of Western markets as memory crisis hammers smartphone industry

Snippet: The industry is staggering under a chip shortage that has dragged down shipments, forcing handset makers to recalibrate strategies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3360829/chinas-oneplus-bows-out-western-markets-memory-crisis-hammers-smartphone-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 22:45 UTC+10:00] [Samsung] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s OnePlus bows out of Western markets as memory crisis hammers smartphone industry

Snippet: The industry is staggering under a chip shortage that has dragged down shipments, forcing handset makers to recalibrate strategies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3360829/chinas-oneplus-bows-out-western-markets-memory-crisis-hammers-smartphone-industry

[2026-07-16 22:01 UTC+10:00] [Cybercrime] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Keys to the kingdom’: hackers who gained access to heart of London transport network jailed

Snippet: Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 19, sentenced to five and a half years each for cyber-attack that cost Transport for London £39m

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/16/hackers-2024-cyber-attack-transport-for-london-tfl-jailed

[2026-07-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CXMT’s mega IPO draws frenzy from retail investors to DeepSeek founder’s fund

Snippet: Investors are hoping for a relatively generous allotment rate and sharp gains when the memory-chip maker debuts on Shanghai’s Star Market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360822/cxmts-mega-ipo-draws-frenzy-retail-investors-deepseek-founders-fund?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [ChangXin Memory Technologies] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CXMT’s mega IPO draws frenzy from retail investors to DeepSeek founder’s fund

Snippet: Investors are hoping for a relatively generous allotment rate and sharp gains when the memory-chip maker debuts on Shanghai’s Star Market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3360822/cxmts-mega-ipo-draws-frenzy-retail-investors-deepseek-founders-fund

[2026-07-16 21:34 UTC+10:00] [TikTok] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK investigation to determine if TikTok fails to protect children from harmful content

Snippet: Ofcom concerned platform’s age verification is ineffective, leaving some at risk of seeing posts about self-harm and suicide

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/16/tiktok-uk-investigation-ofcom-child-protection-self-harm-suicide

[2026-07-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai synergises computing centres with grid in power infrastructure upgrade

Snippet: Led by State Grid’s local subsidiary, trial marks the largest single city-level adjustment of computing power load, says official newspaper

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360801/shanghai-synergises-computing-centres-grid-power-infrastructure-upgrade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China Telecom] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai synergises computing centres with grid in power infrastructure upgrade

Snippet: Led by State Grid’s local subsidiary, trial marks the largest single city-level adjustment of computing power load, says official newspaper

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360801/shanghai-synergises-computing-centres-grid-power-infrastructure-upgrade

[2026-07-16 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans

Snippet: In Ulaanbaatar, renowned musician Batzorig Vaanchig continues to champion the distinctive vocal art through live performances, studio recordings, and international collaborations, using both traditional techniques and digital platforms to reach wider audiences. By sharing khoomei on global stages and across social media, he aims to preserve the centuries-old practice while inspiring a new generation of singers in Mongolia and beyond.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/16/mongolian-throat-singing-goes-global-as-ancient-art-finds-new-fans/

[2026-07-16 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Teen hackers jailed after live streaming cyber-attack on TfL

Snippet: Watch: The moments the men are arrested for their role in the cyber-attack

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gyg0y6yg2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-16 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Government censorship affects AI chatbots, studies show

Snippet: The Chat GPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen, Aug. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-chatbots-censorship-bias-free-speech-fed8fdbf90751c10fe77b77832e0ffba

[2026-07-16 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TSMC pledges extra US$100 billion for Arizona fab expansion amid soaring AI chip demand

Snippet: Riding on the AI boom, the Taiwanese chipmaker’s net income jumped 77 per cent to NT$706.6 billion (US$22 billion) in the second quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3360809/tsmc-pledges-extra-us100-billion-arizona-fab-expansion-amid-soaring-ai-chip-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 20:30 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: TSMC pledges extra US$100 billion for Arizona fab expansion amid soaring AI chip demand

Snippet: Riding on the AI boom, the Taiwanese chipmaker’s net income jumped 77 per cent to NT$706.6 billion (US$22 billion) in the second quarter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3360809/tsmc-pledges-extra-us100-billion-arizona-fab-expansion-amid-soaring-ai-chip-demand

[2026-07-16 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Uber] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Uber to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in $14.8bn global deal

Snippet: Agreement combines Uber Eats with food delivery brands in 99 countries and expands taxi service reach

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/16/uber-buy-germany-delivery-hero-148bn-global-deal

[2026-07-16 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: VK Sells RuStore to Developer’s CEO Following EU Sanctions

Snippet: Russian tech giant VK announced Thursday plans to sell 100% of RuStore, the country’s state-backed app marketplace, to the CEO of the company that develops the platform.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/16/vk-sells-rustore-to-developers-ceo-following-eu-sanctions-a93262

[2026-07-16 19:34 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Has China got its hands on the world’s most important machine?

Snippet: The Dutch punch above their weight in technology transfers that shaped the modern world. In the 17th century their financial and farming innovations spread to Britain, spurring the Industrial Revolution and the British Empire’s expansion. Peter the Great, a Russian tsar, studied Dutch shipbuilding techniques to build the navy that made Russia a maritime power in the 18th century.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/has-china-got-its-hands-on-the-world-s-most-important-machine-20260716-p60fqi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows helium-trade policy changes as global tightening squeezes gas supplies

Snippet: A by-product of LNG production, helium is critical for hi-tech industries including semiconductors, medical equipment and aerospace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360807/china-vows-helium-trade-policy-changes-global-tightening-squeezes-gas-supplies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 19:33 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows helium-trade policy changes as global tightening squeezes gas supplies

Snippet: A by-product of LNG production, helium is critical for hi-tech industries including semiconductors, medical equipment and aerospace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360807/china-vows-helium-trade-policy-changes-global-tightening-squeezes-gas-supplies

[2026-07-16 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Catching up in the AI race? India gets its second AI unicorn in a month

Snippet: Vibe-coding startup Emergent on Wednesday became the second Indian artificial intelligence company, within a month, to be valued at more than a billion dollars, signaling that the South Asian country was finally entering the AI race

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/catching-up-in-the-ai-race-india-gets-its-second-ai-unicorn-in-a-month.html

[2026-07-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A sublime, breezy confection’: writers on their 2026 songs of the summer

Snippet: The annual rundown of Guardian writers picking their most played tracks of the season goes from club-ready pop to sunny tech house

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/16/songs-of-the-summer-2026

[2026-07-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BYD aims to build 3,000 ‘flash-charging’ stations across Europe within months

Snippet: The facilities will support BYD’s latest flash-charging technology, which can reportedly recharge a car’s battery in just 10 minutes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3360759/byd-aims-build-3000-flash-charging-stations-across-europe-within-months?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Charging ahead: why BYD plans to build 3,000 ‘flash-charging’ stations in Europe

Snippet: The facilities will support BYD’s latest flash-charging technology, which can reportedly recharge a car’s battery in just 10 minutes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3360759/byd-aims-build-3000-flash-charging-stations-across-europe-within-months

[2026-07-16 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hanwha Aerospace wins Army unmanned ground vehicle deal: arms agency

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co. has won the contract to supply unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to the Army, the arms procurement agency said Thursday, a move expected to speed up the military's high-tech modernization drive.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716010800315

[2026-07-16 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Airwayz, Tenna fuse spectrum intelligence into OVERWATCH airspace‑control platform

Snippet: Israeli defense tech companies Airwayz and Tenna Systems have launched a strategic partnership that embeds Tenna’s real-time spectrum‑intelligence capabilities into OVERWATCH, Airwayz’s command-and-control and airspace-governance platform. The integration, already deployed through Israel’s National Drone Initiative (INDI), is operating in the field with additional data layers under development.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-902670

[2026-07-16 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fujitsu leading Japanese push in robotics and AI using Nvidia technology

Snippet: From left, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Fujitsu CEO Takahito Tokita, Fanuc CEO Kenji Yamaguchi, Yaskawa CEO Masahiro Ogawa and Kawasaki Heavy CEO Yasuhiko Hashimoto pose for the media at an event to announce a new initiative in Tokyo, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ai-nvidia-fujitsu-japan-technology-robots-tokyo-86823c1bcc959ad603ecb25d022207b1

[2026-07-16 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul shares fall again, dropping over 6 pct on tech losses amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716007152320

[2026-07-16 17:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares fall again, dropping over 6% on tech losses amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: Seoul shares again plummeted Thursday, led by steep losses in technology heavyweights, as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811471

[2026-07-16 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares fall again, dropping over 6 pct on tech losses amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 7, 9-13; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716007151320

[2026-07-16 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares fall again, dropping over 6 pct on tech losses amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares again plummeted Thursday, led by steep losses in technology heavyweights, as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716007100320

[2026-07-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares fall again, dropping over 6 pct on tech losses amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716007000320

[2026-07-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: TSMC plans further $100bn US investment to feed AI demand

Snippet: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has been one of the biggest winners from the AI investment boom. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tsmc-plans-further-100bn-us-investment-to-feed-ai-demand

[2026-07-16 15:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: No hiring if an AI can do the job, staff at mining giant told

Snippet: One of the country’s largest mining companies has told staff that it won’t hire more people unless the job cannot be done by artificial intelligence, joining a wave of Australian corporations curbing their workforce because of the new technology.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/no-hiring-if-an-ai-can-do-the-job-staff-at-mining-giant-told-20260713-p60eth.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Health] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian patients’ medical records could be sold on dark web after clinics’ data breach

Snippet: ‘Malicious actor’ obtains sensitive data including Medicare numbers, treatment details and pathology results in cyber-attack on Partnered Health

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/16/partnered-health-data-breach-medical-centres-cyber-attack

[2026-07-16 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: TSMC posts record profit as AI chip demand fuels 77.4% surge

Snippet: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has been one of the biggest winners from the AI investment boom. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tsmc-posts-record-profit-as-ai-chip-demand-fuels-77.4-surge

[2026-07-16 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UK proposes voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens

Snippet: The United Kingdom has proposed an overnight social media curfew for older teenagers as part of the government’s latest push to protect minors from digital harm, though users will be permitted to bypass the restrictions.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/16/uk-proposes-voluntary-overnight-social-media-curfew-for-older-teens

[2026-07-16 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Alleged Russian cyber spy previously worked for Kaspersky, documents and source indicate

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/alleged-russia-cyber-spy-denis-obrezko-kaspersky-ties/

[2026-07-16 14:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor Group to take full control of Boston Dynamics

Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group is set to take full control of Boston Dynamics after SoftBank exercised a put option on its remaining 9.65 percent stake in the US robotics company, as the Korean auto group accelerates its push into physical artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811183

[2026-07-16 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: As the AI rally loses steam, how resilient are Japanese stocks?

Snippet: The tech rally has led to a major reshuffle in the Tokyo market. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/as-the-ai-rally-loses-steam-how-resilient-are-japanese-stocks

[2026-07-16 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump brings his 2020 election obsession to primetime at White House

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-election-falsehoods-primetime-address-0b149a2c1adcba340174ee4e30b15133

[2026-07-16 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump to make national address on elections and voting machines

Snippet: President Donald Trump departs on Marine One after speaking at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-primetime-address-elections-5c84a59dffc20c12ed2fcb822fa950c9

[2026-07-16 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Young people] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Social media bans are likely to make things worse’: psychologist Candice Odgers on kids, tech and mental health

Snippet: She has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years and fears the debate obscures some of the biggest issues facing teenagers – from the impact of Covid to the health of their adult caregivers

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/16/psychologist-candice-odgers-kids-tech-mental-health-social-media-bans

[2026-07-16 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Netherlands] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Robots, AI and drones: how the Dutch navy is using tech to transform its sea defences

Snippet: Uncrewed systems are the future for armed forces and the Netherlands is leading the way ‘to keep people out of danger zones’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/16/robots-ai-and-drones-how-the-dutch-navy-is-using-tech-to-transform-its-sea-defences

[2026-07-16 13:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GS Caltex completes major Yeosu refinery overhaul deploying robots, AI

Snippet: GS Caltex said Thursday it completed a 200 billion won ($135 million) turnaround at its Yeosu refinery, using robots, artificial intelligence and digital tools to improve safety and operational efficiency.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811139

[2026-07-16 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Casino Plus drives digital media innovation with multi-week vertical drama 'Bathala'

Snippet: Casino Plus, one of the country's leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), continues to drive innovation with the debut of "Bathala," a premium vertical short-form drama series based on one of its leading games of the same name.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/16/business/sunday-business-it/casino-plus-drives-digital-media-innovation-with-multi-week-vertical-drama-bathala/2385555

[2026-07-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US to impose 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-brazil-trade-tariffs-99e8c52a44c75f31c343d7ebad41f614

[2026-07-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Clearer standards would strengthen urgent care in private hospitals

Snippet: Readers discuss care arrangements in private hospitals, a proposed cooling-off period for prepaid services, and innovation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3360631/clearer-standards-would-strengthen-urgent-care-private-hospitals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Clearer standards would strengthen urgent care in private hospitals

Snippet: Readers discuss care arrangements in private hospitals, a proposed cooling-off period for prepaid services, and innovation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3360631/clearer-standards-would-strengthen-urgent-care-private-hospitals

[2026-07-16 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Alibaba and Baidu shares jump in Hong Kong on Apple AI partnership

Snippet: Shares of Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Baidu rose Thursday on their partnership with Apple for deploying their AI tools.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/alibaba-baidu-shares-jump-apple-ai-partnership-.html

[2026-07-16 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to launch sovereign AI for cybersecurity this year: science minister

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) model specializing in cybersecurity by the year's end to respond to growing security threats in the digital space, the science minister said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716005600320