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    [2026-02-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Managed escalation’: Pakistan-Taliban stand-off enters dangerous new phaseWith positions entrenched, mediation efforts by regional powers are unlikely to deliver a swift breakthrough, observers say.
    Snippet: With positions entrenched, mediation efforts by regional powers are unlikely to deliver a swift breakthrough, observers say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344965/pakistan-taliban-showdown-risks-becoming-protracted-war-attrition
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    [2026-02-28 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Palace denies Marcos in hospital, says 'he's well, healthy'
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is well and healthy, Malacañang said Saturday, dismissing rumors that the Chief Executive had been rushed to a hospital.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/palace-denies-marcos-in-hospital-says-hes-well-healthy/2290378
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    [2026-02-28 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Pasay roads closed for 2026 marathon event
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads in Pasay City will beclosed early Sunday for the 2026 National Milo Marathon, the Pasay Traffic and Management Office said.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/national/pasay-roads-closed-for-2026-marathon-event/2290377
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    [2026-02-28 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: PH tops Poland to rule WPA Teams World Championship
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Jefrey Roda drained the clincher in the shootout as the Philippines topped Poland, 3-2, in the final to rule the WPA Teams World Championship at the Westgate Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, United States Saturday afternoon in Manila.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/ph-tops-poland-to-rule-wpa-teams-world-championship/2290374
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    [2026-02-28 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Cone lauds ‘special talent’ Juan Gomez De Liano
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — If there’s a silver lining in Gilas Pilipinas heartbreaking 66-69 defeat to New Zealand, one has to be the solid debut of Juan Gomez De Liano in the Tim Cone-coached national side last Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/cone-lauds-special-talent-juan-gomez-de-liano/2290366
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    [2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: National Lee’s 'X presidency': Pros, cons — and why he keeps at it President Lee Jae Myung is governing the way he rose: by going straight to the public on social media. What began in his days as Seongnam mayor in 2010 as a megaphone against what he called distorted
    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/10684249
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    [2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Australia showcases premium food, wine in Seoul
    Snippet: The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group hosted its “Taste the Wonders of Australia” media conference Thursday at Andaz Seoul Gangnam in Seoul, bringing together leaders from Australian food industries to outline export strategies and deepen partnerships in South Korea.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683170
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    [2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea’s new travel playbook: closer trips, richer stories
    Snippet: Agoda’s North Asia director says new Korean getaways favor hidden corners over shopping districts
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683117
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    [2026-02-28 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Dominant wins highlight Pickle Fest High Intermediate duels
    Snippet: DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Statement victories defined the High Intermediate Level finals of the Pickle Fest 2026 Adult Categories Sectional Tournament at Pickletown here on Friday, with champions, asserting their class through commanding performances that underscored preparation, chemistry and tactical discipline.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/dominant-wins-highlight-pickle-fest-high-intermediate-duels/2290369
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    [2026-02-28 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Dagoon, Gecosala out to extend dominance in PPS Cotabato
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Streaking Jan Cadee Dagoon and Krelz Gecosala head to Cotabato brimming with confidence as the third leg of the PPS-PEPP Mindanao circuit unfolds this weekend at the Matalam Municipal and Cotelco courts in Matalam.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/dagoon-gecosala-out-to-extend-dominance-in-pps-cotabato/2290368
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    [2026-02-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
    Snippet: In the high-tech megacity of Shenzhen in southern China, Prince Andrew looked on as dancers spun and waved streamers to entertain an audience of investors and innovators.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98gne0z0rxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-02-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Meet Habibi – the Chinese AI uniting 20 Arabic dialects in a Middle East first
    Snippet: Lead author says there are many differences between Arabic dialects and Modern Standard Arabic, which is used in official circumstances
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3344955/meet-habibi-chinese-ai-uniting-20-arabic-dialects-middle-east-first
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    [2026-02-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Quirky China: panda keeps phone, talented piglet spared from dinner, gold rush
    Snippet: From a baby porker who saves its own bacon to a gold-rush lite among the country’s youth, the SCMP takes a sideways look at the news
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344599/quirky-china-panda-wont-return-phone-talented-piglet-spared-dinner-affordable-gold-rush
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    [2026-02-28 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Matildas] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Matildas face injury crisis on eve of Women's Asian Cup opener against Philippines
    Snippet: Uncertainty grows around fitness of goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/28/matildas-australia-football-womens-asian-cup-sam-kerr-mackenzie-arnold-joe-montemurro
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    [2026-02-28 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter
    Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented new sniper rifles to top government and military officials following a weeklong governing party congress lauding his leadership.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/after-north-korea-party-congress-kim-gifts-rifles-to-officials-daughter
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    [2026-02-28 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: N. Korea releases rare photo of leader's daughter firing rifle
    Snippet: North Korea on Saturday released a rare solo photo of leader Kim Jong-un's daughter Ju-ae taking aim at a target with a sniper rifle, after she took center stage with her father at a key military parade.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684481
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    [2026-02-28 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: New Zealand coach believes Gilas felt Kai Sotto absence
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — New Zealand coach Judd Flavell believes young Filipino big man Kai Sotto’s absence was visibly felt by Gilas Pilipinas during its 66-69 loss last Thursday to the visiting Tall Blacks in their FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers game.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/new-zealand-coach-believes-gilas-felt-kai-sotto-absence/2290365
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    [2026-02-28 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Spending | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: EU’s tariffs may stall, not stop, China’s EV exports, analysts sayThe additional tariffs the EU plans to levy will not be severe enough to shut most Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) out, as the cost advantages of companies like BYD will outweigh the curbs, analysts say.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/spending
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    [2026-02-28 16:36 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: F-35 trainer arrest exposes China’s hunt for US airpower secrets
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/f-35-trainer-arrest-exposes-chinas-hunt-for-us-airpower-secrets/
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    [2026-02-28 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Eya Laure, Sisi Rondina navigate high expectations at Choco Mucho
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The “Eya-Sisi Era” at Choco Mucho comes with sky-high expectations, but the duo is staying grounded by leaning into a bond that goes beyond the court.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/eya-laure-sisi-rondina-navigate-high-expectations-at-choco-mucho/2290362
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    [2026-02-28 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Tigresses defend lair, keep Lady Warriors reeling
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The UST Golden Tigresses defended their lair as they devoured the UE Lady Warriors, 25-11, 25-14, 25-14, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavillion Saturday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/tigresses-defend-lair-keep-lady-warriors-reeling/2290359
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    [2026-02-28 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: DOH pushes vape ban as PH falls behind region in campaign against e-cigarettes
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Ted Herbosa sought to ban vape products, saying the Philippines is falling behind other Southeast Asian countries in the prohibition of e-cigarettes.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/doh-pushes-vape-ban-as-ph-falls-behind-region-in-campaign-against-e-cigarettes/2290364
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    [2026-02-28 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Bishop urges new DENR Secretary to seek justice over Verde Island oil spill
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic bishop called for the new leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to seek justice for the oil spill in the Verde Island Passage (VIP), following Malacañang's announcement that Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna will serve as acting DENR secretary.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/bishop-urges-new-denr-secretary-to-seek-justice-over-verde-island-oil-spill/2290361
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    [2026-02-28 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: China's Biological Weapons Labs In America
    Snippet: Authored by Gordon Change via The Gatestone Institute,
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/chinas-biological-weapons-labs-america
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    [2026-02-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: K-Drama News | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: Profile | Who is Go Youn-jung, rising star of Netflix’s Can This Love Be Translated?After starting out as a model, Go rose to K-drama stardom in series such as Alchemy of Souls and Moving. Now she leads her first romcom.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/k-pop/k-drama
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    [2026-02-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: K-Drama News | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: Profile | Who is Go Youn-jung, rising star of Netflix’s Can This Love Be Translated?After starting out as a model, Go rose to K-drama stardom in series such as Alchemy of Souls and Moving. Now she leads her first romcom.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/k-drama
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    [2026-02-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: K-Pop: Latest News on K-pop Stars, Korean Dramas, and Korean Movies | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: Profile | Who is Shin Hye-sun, star of Netflix K-drama The Art of Sarah?Breaking out in 2016’s Five Enough, Shin Hye-sun has gone on to make her mark in series including Mr. Queen and Welcome to Samdal-ri.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/k-pop
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    [2026-02-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: K-Pop: Latest News on K-pop Stars, Korean Dramas, and Korean Movies | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: Profile | Who is Shin Hye-sun, star of Netflix K-drama The Art of Sarah?Breaking out in 2016’s Five Enough, Shin Hye-sun has gone on to make her mark in series including Mr. Queen and Welcome to Samdal-ri.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop
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    [2026-02-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: K-drama | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: Profile | Who is Go Youn-jung, rising star of Netflix’s Can This Love Be Translated?After starting out as a model, Go rose to K-drama stardom in series such as Alchemy of Souls and Moving. Now she leads her first romcom.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama
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    [2026-02-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: K-Drama News | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: Profile | Who is Go Youn-jung, rising star of Netflix’s Can This Love Be Translated?After starting out as a model, Go rose to K-drama stardom in series such as Alchemy of Souls and Moving. Now she leads her first romcom.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama
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    [2026-02-28 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Airport police ordered to vacate offices inside NAIA terminals as part of transition to new management
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) ordered all Airport Police Department (APD) personnel to vacate their current offices within the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/airport-police-ordered-to-vacate-offices-inside-naia-terminals-as-part-of-transition-to-new-management/2290347
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    [2026-02-28 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Team Korea touches down in Osaka ahead of WBC showdown
    Snippet: South Korea’s national baseball on Sunday team wrapped up their final scrimmage in Okinawa and traveled to Osaka ahead of the World Baseball Classic for a pair of official pre-WBC games against Nippon Professional Baseball clubs.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684452
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    [2026-02-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese gene-editing technique raises prospect of new autism treatments
    Snippet: Lab tests on mice given the treatment showed considerable cognitive and behavioural functions, new study says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344950/cutting-edge-chinese-gene-editing-technique-raises-prospect-new-autism-treatments
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    [2026-02-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Opinion | Southeast Asia, do not mistake Trump’s tariff defeat for a reprieve
    Snippet: One court loss won’t end the trade wars. But if ‘Peak Trump’ has arrived, the region’s negotiating hand may have just got stronger
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3344911/southeast-asia-do-not-mistake-trumps-tariff-defeat-reprieve
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    [2026-02-28 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Letters | Asean is not choosing sides, but strategically maximising space
    Snippet: Readers discuss how Southeast Asian governments have gained bargaining power, the benefits of cheap public transport, and a harbourfront project
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3344717/asean-not-choosing-sides-strategically-maximising-space
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    [2026-02-28 14:09 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Duterte likely to flee, evade ICC cooperation if released – prosecution, victims’ reps
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    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/rodrigo-duterte-likely-evade-icc-cooperation-released-says-prosecution-victims/
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    [2026-02-28 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Cavite beauties shine in Miss Universe Philippines tilt
    Snippet: Two accomplished young women from Cavite recently brought pride and glamour to their hometowns after earning prestigious titles at the Miss Universe Philippines pageant held at Fernwood Gardens in Tagaytay.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/cavite-beauties-shine-in-miss-universe-philippines-tilt/2290560
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    [2026-02-28 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: UST eyes second straight win in front of home fans vs UE
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas shoots for a second straight win in front of its home fans today (Saturday) against the University of the East in the UAAP Season 88 collegiate women’s volleyball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/ust-eyes-second-straight-win-in-front-of-home-fans-vs-ue/2290336
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    [2026-02-28 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to top officials after party congress
    Snippet: In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un test-fires a new sniper rifle at a shooting range in an undisclosed location, North Korea Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-rifles-gifts-party-congress-e93007dd99c2d40136c2e6f2497eaab2
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    [2026-02-28 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Almond industry cracks $1.3 billion mark as Chinese demand rises
    Snippet: The value of Australia's almond industry is soaring. (ABC Landline)
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/almond-industry-record-value-china-demand-increases/106394784
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    [2026-02-28 13:20 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: ICC prosecution confident Duterte case will move to trial
    Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/icc-prosecution-confident-rodrigo-duterte-case-move-trial/
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    [2026-02-28 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Gilas braces for tough showdown vs Australia
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas tries to pick up the pieces from a tough loss to New Zealand and focus all its attention against Australia this Sunday in the second window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/sports/gilas-braces-for-tough-showdown-vs-australia/2290333
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    [2026-02-28 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Afghanistan’s Taliban open to talks with Pakistan as ‘open war’ continuesThe attacks by Pakistan come as it continues to allege that the Taliban harbours militants seeking to overthrow the Islamabad government.
    Snippet: The attacks by Pakistan come as it continues to allege that the Taliban harbours militants seeking to overthrow the Islamabad government
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3344949/afghanistans-taliban-open-talks-pakistan-open-war-continues
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    [2026-02-28 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Marcos declares 15 local holidays in March
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared 15 local holidays for March to mark founding anniversaries and festivals in different parts of the country, Malacañang announced Saturday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/marcos-declares-15-local-holidays-in-march/2290328
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    [2026-02-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s pivot from GDP obsession sparks cadre confusion, tests local governanceGovernors and mayors must reconcile Beijing’s people-centric mandates with traditional growth targets, navigating vague appraisal changes and performance concepts.
    Snippet: Governors and mayors must reconcile Beijing’s people-centric mandates with traditional growth targets, navigating vague appraisal changes and performance concepts
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344887/chinas-pivot-gdp-obsession-sparks-cadre-confusion-testing-local-governance
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    [2026-02-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Trains through the Taliban: Central Asia’s plan to bypass Russia and IranThe Soviet Union severed Central Asia’s ancient trade routes to the Indian subcontinent. The region’s modern-day leaders want them back.
    Snippet: The Soviet Union severed Central Asia’s ancient trade routes to the Indian subcontinent. The region’s modern-day leaders want them back
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3344798/central-asias-plan-bypass-russia-and-iran-railways-through-afghanistan-and-pakistan
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    [2026-02-28 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Recto: PH nears upper middle income status
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is on the brink of achieving its much-coveted upper middle-income country (UMIC) status and is now setting its sights on higher growth goals, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/recto-ph-nears-upper-middle-income-status/2290323
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    [2026-02-28 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: NK leader's sister confirmed to serve as director of ruling party's general affairs department
    Snippet: Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was confirmed to have taken the post of director of the general affairs department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to state media Saturday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684400
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    [2026-02-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: K-pop star G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings divide China fans, ignite firestormDebate over ‘Chinese New Year’ versus ‘Lunar New Year’ arises annually, particularly when brands, celebrities share new year greetings on social media.
    Snippet: Debate over ‘Chinese New Year’ versus ‘Lunar New Year’ arises annually, particularly when brands, celebrities share new year greetings on social media
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344922/cultural-clash-k-pop-superstar-g-dragon-divides-china-fans-lunar-new-year-greetings
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    [2026-02-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Explainer | A tale of 2 allies: inside the deadly unravelling of Pakistan-Taliban tiesIslamabad is in an ‘open ‌war’ with Kabul due to persistent border clashes and militant attacks, straining their historic relationship.
    Snippet: Islamabad is in an ‘open ‌war’ with Kabul due to persistent border clashes and militant attacks, straining their historic relationship
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3344904/once-close-allies-pakistan-and-afghan-taliban-are-now-trading-fire-what-went-wrong
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