Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-01-29 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Trump terror policy massively expands US list of bad guys - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/trump-terror-policy-massively-expands-us-list-of-bad-guys/
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[2026-01-29 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: India unveils hypersonic as China, Pakistan push in Indian Ocean - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/india-unveils-hypersonic-as-china-pakistan-push-in-indian-ocean/
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[2026-01-29 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks rise for seventh day, briefly cross 28,000 mark
Snippet: Zijin, CNOOC, PetroChina, Longfor and China Overseas Land lift Hang Seng Index from early slump
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341611/hong-kong-stocks-snap-gains-profit-taking-concerns-over-ai-investment-returns
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[2026-01-29 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Time for the US to let Chinese EVs roll in - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/time-for-the-us-to-let-chinese-evs-roll-in/
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[2026-01-29 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Couple from China arrested in Malaysia after raid on luxury condo drug lab
Snippet: Police also seized drugs worth US$41,867 from the residential unit in Kuala Lumpur
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341610/couple-china-arrested-malaysia-after-raid-luxury-condo-drug-lab
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[2026-01-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Marcos health problems call to mind past Philippine leaders’ woes
Snippet: Marcos has admitted he suffers from diverticulitis, as he battles problems including impeachment complaints and public anger over corruption
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3341584/whats-presidents-stomach-marcos-health-problems-call-mind-past-leaders-woes
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[2026-01-29 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why more Japanese than ever support strengthening the military
Snippet: A record-high survey result reflects how the war in Ukraine and regional tensions have reshaped Japan’s once cautious security outlook
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341606/why-more-japanese-ever-support-strengthening-self-defence-forces
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[2026-01-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese AI goes next level in geometry at a top US maths Olympiad
Snippet: Researchers say the system not only outperforms American competitors in solving problems, it can tackle an even tougher challenge
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341517/chinese-ai-goes-next-level-geometry-top-us-maths-olympiad
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[2026-01-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese boy, 8, wakes from 55-day coma after responding to classmates’ video
Snippet: Youngster suffers brain damage, lung injuries in car accident; ‘determined’ mother, school friends, teacher help him regain consciousness
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340680/china-boy-8-wakes-55-day-coma-responding-classmates-voices-uplifting-video
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[2026-01-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Tale of 2 megacities: how did Beijing, Shanghai GDPs surpass 5 trillion yuan?
Snippet: China’s two largest cities are outpacing national growth rates, each generating gross domestic products equal to a small European country
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341382/tale-two-megacities-how-did-beijing-and-shanghais-gdps-surpass-5-trillion-yuan
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[2026-01-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hollywood Boulevard gets a new star, and it’s a bubble tea giant from China
Snippet: With its affordable soft serve and boba, bubble tea megachain Mixue has opened its first US store opposite Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341376/chinese-boba-giant-mixue-hits-hollywood-stirring-us-market
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[2026-01-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Why banning political dynasties is harder than it looks
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/challenges-enforcing-anti-political-dynasty-legislation-philippines/
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[2026-01-29 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
Snippet: US secretary tells senators Beijing received discounted crude via opaque debt deals, saying Maduro’s removal was key to curbing influence
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3341598/rubio-says-china-profited-venezuelas-collapse-through-cut-price-oil
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[2026-01-29 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Plane crashes in India, killing Maharashtra deputy chief minister and 4 others
Snippet: The VSR Ventures-operated Learjet 45 aircraft went down in flames, leaving no survivors
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3341594/plane-crashes-india-killing-maharashtra-deputy-chief-minister-and-4-others
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[2026-01-29 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Waziri Mkuu wa Uingereza aanza rasmi ziara yake China
Snippet: Ameyasema hayo mbele ya viongozi 50 wa kibiashara walioambatana naye katika safari hiyo. Ziara ya Starmer China inaashiria juhudi za Uingereza za kutaka kushirikiana na taifa hilo katika masuala ya diplomasia na uchumi baada ya mivutano ya muda mrefu.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/waziri-mkuu-wa-uingereza-amewasili-ziarani-china/a-75699653
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[2026-01-29 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: ट्रंप का ऐसा असर, अब ब्रिटेन भी चीन से रिश्ते सुधारने चला है
Snippet: कभी अमेरिकी खेमे का अनिवार्य अंग रहे पश्चिमी देश अपने हितों की तलाश में एशिया का रुख कर रहे हैं. इस शृंखला में ताजा नाम है, ब्रिटिश प्रधानमंत्री किएर स्टार्मर. चीन के साथ राजनीतिक और आर्थिक रिश्ते मजबूत करने का मकसद लिए स्टार्मर 28 जनवरी को बीजिंग पहुंचे हैं.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/british-prime-minister-keir-starmer-visits-china-as-western-alliances-face-strain/a-75698710
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[2026-01-29 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: In-form Hayes rings up 700th HK win in emotional Happy Valley double
Snippet: China Win and Romantic Son both carried the famous Lindsay Park Racing silks to success at the city circuit
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341592/form-david-hayes-rings-700th-hong-kong-win-emotional-happy-valley-double
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[2026-01-29 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Kapan Musim Hujan 2026 Berakhir? Ini Prediksi BMKG
Snippet: Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) memprediksi kondisi iklim di Indonesia akan kembali normal pada April. BMKG memperkirakan fenomena La Nina lemah yang terjadi saat ini tak akan berkembang menjadi kuat.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/kapan-musim-hujan-2026-berakhir-ini-prediksi-bmkg/a-75697732
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[2026-01-29 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Snippet: When a typhoon hits Hong KongWhat happens when a typhoon hits Hong Kong? From the science behind a T10 signal to how the city copes, this story explores the anatomy of a storm and its impact on the city.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/weather/hong-kong
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[2026-01-29 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: UN yaridhia kufunga ujumbe wake katika mji wa Hodeida
Snippet: Baraza la Usalama la Umoja wa Mataifa limepitisha uamuzi wa kusitisha rasmi Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Kuunga Mkono Makubaliano ya Hodeidah, UNMHA, uliokuwa ukifanya kazi katika mji wa bandari wa Hodeida nchini Yemen. Azimio hilo limepita kwa kura 13 za ndiyo, bila ya kupingwa huku Urusi na China zikijizuia kupiga kura.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/un-yaidhinisha-kufungwa-kwa-ujumbe-wake-katika-mji-wa-yemen-wa-hodeidah/a-75699115
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[2026-01-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why Greenland’s rare earth riches cannot end US dependence on China’s minerals
Snippet: Danish territory boasts vast critical mineral deposits – but mining and processing them extremely challenging, analyst says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341550/why-greenlands-rare-earth-riches-cannot-end-us-dependence-chinas-minerals
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[2026-01-29 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: कामगारों की कमी दूर करने के लिए रूस को भारत से उम्मीद
Snippet: इस साल कम-से-कम 40,000 भारतीय नागरिकों के काम के सिलसिले में रूस जाने की संभावना है.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/russia-looks-to-india-to-fill-labor-shortage/a-75698655
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[2026-01-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hygon’s chips ‘safe’ from AMD security flaw amid China’s tech self-reliance push
Snippet: That result shows Hygon’s efforts in redesigning the chip architecture licensed from AMD with self-developed innovations
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3341570/hygons-chips-safe-amd-security-flaw-amid-chinas-tech-self-reliance-drive
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[2026-01-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Would Chinese or US supply lines be more vulnerable in a Pacific conflict?
Snippet: AI-assisted modelling by the Heritage Foundation finds critical risks to fuel and munitions on both sides
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341565/would-chinese-or-us-supply-lines-be-more-vulnerable-pacific-conflict
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[2026-01-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What haunts China’s investors? Geopolitics and a demographic abyss, survey finds
Snippet: Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341567/what-haunts-chinas-investors-us-geopolitics-and-birth-dearth-survey-finds
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[2026-01-28 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Jamaat-e-Islami sets theocratic trap for Bangladesh democracy - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/jamaat-e-islami-sets-theocratic-trap-for-bangladesh-democracy/
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[2026-01-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China vows to step in if Australia moves to regain control of Darwin Port
Snippet: Envoy Xiao Qian says Beijing ‘has the obligation to take measures’ if the port, leased to China for 99 years, is taken back
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341574/china-will-step-if-australia-moves-regain-control-darwin-port-envoy-says
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[2026-01-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As World Cup boosts merch demand, China’s small-goods capital Yiwu stays wary
Snippet: China sees a spike in orders from across the globe for footy-themed flags, scarves and wristbands but overall economic outlook is still weak
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3341497/world-cup-boosts-merch-demand-chinas-small-goods-capital-yiwu-stays-wary
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[2026-01-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Bank Indonesia’s autonomy under scrutiny as Prabowo’s nephew joins leadership
Snippet: Thomas Djiwandono’s appointment as deputy governor has made it seem ‘as if power at Bank Indonesia is inherited’, some analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341563/bank-indonesias-autonomy-under-scrutiny-prabowos-nephew-joins-leadership
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[2026-01-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Teach our children well’: Jack Ma urges changes to China’s education in AI era
Snippet: China’s educators must teach students to ask thousands of good questions, rather than give the same correct answer, Ma says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3341543/teach-our-children-well-jack-ma-urges-changes-chinas-rural-education-ai-era
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[2026-01-28 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Would you intervene? Singapore train-spitting case spotlights bystander culture
Snippet: A viral MRT incident has revived debate over whether Singaporeans should intervene when disorderly behaviour plays out in public
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3341562/will-you-intervene-singapore-train-spitting-case-puts-bystander-culture-spotlight
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[2026-01-28 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why US defence strategy may hurt leaders in South Korea, Japan
Snippet: The National Defence Strategy states that the US will provide ‘more limited’ support to its allies in line with the ‘America-first’ policy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341560/why-us-defence-strategy-may-push-south-korea-japan-towards-radical-security-realignment
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[2026-01-28 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Reading the tea leaves on Xi's latest military purge - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/reading-the-tea-leaves-on-xis-latest-military-purge/
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[2026-01-28 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Ras Al Khaimah eyes Chinese, Hong Kong investors as UAE-China ties deepen
Snippet: The emirate aims to more than double tourist arrivals by 2030 and is pitching opportunities in property, green and digital projects.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/article/3341557/ras-al-khaimah-eyes-chinese-and-hong-kong-investors-uae-china-ties-deepen
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[2026-01-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Chinese-language crime networks now drive 20% of crypto laundering - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinese-language-crime-networks-now-drive-20-of-crypto-laundering/
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[2026-01-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China couple, 102, born on same day, gain online attention, credit longevity to respecting privacy
Snippet: Sprightly centenarians with opposite tastes, different daily routines raise large family; find happiness by minding their own business
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340677/china-couple-102-born-same-day-gain-online-attention-credit-longevity-respecting-privacy
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[2026-01-28 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Korsel: UU Berita Palsu Batasi Kebebasan Pers?
Snippet: Pemerintah Amerika Serikat, Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB), dan organisasi media nasional maupun internasional ramai-ramai mengkritik revisi undang-undang media Korea Selatan. Regulasi anyar itu dinilai membuka ruang pembatasan kebebasan pers dan menggerus prinsip keadilan dalam kerja jurnalistik.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/undang-undang-berita-palsu-korea-selatan-uji-independensi-pers/a-75688851
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[2026-01-28 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Title: Wanadiplomasia ASEAN washinikizwa kumaliza vita vya Myanmar
Snippet: Mawaziri wa mambo ya nje wa Jumuiya ya Mataifa ya Kusini Mashariki mwa Asia (ASEAN) wamekutana katika mji wa Cebu, Ufilipino, huku wakikabiliwa na shinikizo kubwa la kusukuma mbele mpango wa amani ambao umeshindwa kumaliza vita vya wenyewe kwa wenyewe nchini Myanmar.
Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/wanadiplomasia-wakuu-wa-asean-washinikizwa-kumaliza-vita-myanmar/a-75688398
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[2026-01-28 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Debased dollar and soaring gold hand China a rare opening - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/debased-dollar-and-soaring-gold-hand-china-a-rare-opening/
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[2026-01-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Pop Mart rallies in Hong Kong on aggressive push into US retail market
Snippet: Shares of Labubu toymaker Pop Mart jumped after the Chinese firm unveiled plans to open more than 20 new stores in the US this year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341552/pop-mart-rallies-hong-kong-aggressive-push-us-retail-market
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[2026-01-28 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Poisoned chalice’: Seoul’s ‘metropolitan visa’ for foreign labour faces backlash
Snippet: Debate grows whether the visa helps rival China’s dominance or is a dangerous fix for wage-driven shortages in the shipbuilding sector
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341546/south-koreas-metropolitan-visa-shipbuilding-worth-cost-foreign-labour
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[2026-01-28 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Filipino’s death fuels concern over coercive recruitment in Ukraine war
Snippet: Observers say the case of John Patrick reflects human exploitation and the structural pressure on Russia’s manpower resources
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3341541/death-filipino-russia-ukraine-war-sparks-fears-forced-recruitment
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[2026-01-28 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | On EV targets, Europe should take a page from China’s playbook
Snippet: To avoid dilemmas associated with grandiose, fixed-date bans, the European Union can embrace China’s approach and pursue an inclusive green agenda
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341418/ev-targets-europe-should-take-page-chinas-playbook
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[2026-01-28 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Davos highlights execution behind India’s electronics Second Wave - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/davos-highlights-execution-behind-indias-electronics-second-wave/
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[2026-01-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Mother of all trade deals’: EU pivots to India in historic trade shake-up
Snippet: Brussels diversifies away from China and US risks, while the pact makes India a more attractive place for European firms to sell vehicles and fuel growth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341524/historic-eu-india-trade-deal-slash-auto-tariffs-double-blocs-india-exports-2032
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[2026-01-28 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Democrats now half-right, half-blind on Israel and Gaza - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/democrats-now-half-right-half-blind-on-israel-and-gaza/
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[2026-01-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: As LVMH returns to growth, is the slump in China’s luxury market finally over?
Snippet: LVMH saw its sales in China rise in the second half of 2025, as the vast Chinese luxury market shows signs of recovery
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3341521/chinas-luxury-market-shows-signs-life-lvmh-records-uptick-sales
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[2026-01-28 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Nipah cases in India raise regional anxiety but experts say escalation unlikely
Snippet: The virus’s high fatality rate has prompted precautionary measures across Asia, even as analysts say the outbreak remains limited
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3341520/nipah-cases-india-raise-regional-anxiety-experts-say-wider-spread-unlikely
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[2026-01-28 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: EU-India pact shows free trade still has a future - Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/eu-india-pact-shows-free-trade-still-has-a-future/
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[2026-01-28 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Australian Open: ‘lucky’ Djokovic into semis against Sinner as Musetti retires
Snippet: Pegula beats Anisimova to reach last 4 for first time while Rybakina foils Swiatek’s grand plans; China’s Zhang Shuai reaches doubles semis
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3341519/australian-open-pegula-beats-anisimova-reach-semis-rybakina-foils-swiateks-grand-plans
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