Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-28 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The National Defence Strategy states that the US will provide ‘more limited’ support to its allies in line with the ‘America-first’ policy
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[2026-01-28 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The emirate aims to more than double tourist arrivals by 2030 and is pitching opportunities in property, green and digital projects.
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[2026-01-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sprightly centenarians with opposite tastes, different daily routines raise large family; find happiness by minding their own business
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[2026-01-28 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-28 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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.
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[2026-01-28 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-28 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Debate grows whether the visa helps rival China’s dominance or is a dangerous fix for wage-driven shortages in the shipbuilding sector
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[2026-01-28 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say the case of John Patrick reflects human exploitation and the structural pressure on Russia’s manpower resources
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[2026-01-28 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To avoid dilemmas associated with grandiose, fixed-date bans, the European Union can embrace China’s approach and pursue an inclusive green agenda
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[2026-01-28 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-28 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: LVMH saw its sales in China rise in the second half of 2025, as the vast Chinese luxury market shows signs of recovery
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[2026-01-28 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The virus’s high fatality rate has prompted precautionary measures across Asia, even as analysts say the outbreak remains limited
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[2026-01-28 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tournament will attract some of the biggest names and follows the city’s successful hosting of Blast Premier at Cyberport last year
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[2026-01-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From PLA developing quantum weapons to China’s dark matter breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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[2026-01-28 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A court sentenced Kim for receiving luxury items from an official linked to the Unification Church
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[2026-01-28 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In digital age, spiritual practices are evolving as various apps and devices now digitise rituals like incense burning, Buddhist chanting
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[2026-01-28 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: India dan Uni Eropa akhirnya mencapai kesepakatan dagang yang telah dinegosiasikan selama hampir dua dekade. Perjanjian ini akan memangkas tarif atas sebagian besar barang, dengan tujuan meningkatkan perdagangan dua arah serta mengurangi ketergantungan pada Amerika Serikat (AS) di tengah meningkatnya ketegangan perdagangan global.
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[2026-01-28 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-28 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has come under fire for claiming in parliament that work stress turns people gay
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[2026-01-28 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kim will ‘overhaul the entire system regarding his security and countermeasures in case of an attack against him’, Lee Il-kyu says
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[2026-01-28 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Kiongozi huyo anatumai kuwashawishi watawala mjini Beijing kuwa serikali mjini London inatafuta ushirikiano madhubuti hata baada ya miaka kadhaa ya mahusiano yaliyotetereka.
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[2026-01-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opposition party’s proposal would drop plans for ‘T-Dome’ air defence system and cut budget ceiling to US$12.7 billion
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[2026-01-28 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-28 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Shirika la Habari la Korea Kaskazini, KNCA, limemnukuu Kim akisema mkutano huo mkuu utafafanua mipango na hatua zinazofuata kwa nchi hiyo katika kuimarisha nguvu zake za nyuklia kama kinga dhidi ya uvamizi kutoka nje.
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[2026-01-28 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Busy Ming Group, China’s largest snack and drinks retailer, gains 69 per cent on its Hong Kong debut
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[2026-01-28 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers from Wuhan Institute of Virology say Covid-19 treatment could be a ‘readily available’ option for dealing with outbreaks
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[2026-01-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move to boost security around Malampaya East-1 is seen as a test case for protecting future offshore energy projects in contested waters
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[2026-01-28 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid rising protectionism and increased pushback in advanced economies, Beijing is strategically recalibrating its investments abroad
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[2026-01-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Adorable ‘Oscar-worthy’ baby sheep who loves children gets 10 million views online; customer offers US$19,000 to buy it
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[2026-01-28 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bengali community members expected to delay planned trips to India until situation improves, local leader says
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[2026-01-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: London’s ambassador to Beijing outlines hopes for ties built on ‘mutual respect and trust’ ahead of the prime minister’s four-day trip
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[2026-01-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speculation was growing that Beijing would relax a ban on for-profit tutoring to boost the economy. Then a firm was hit with a US$9.7 million penalty
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[2026-01-28 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Travel operators say business has so far remained resilient, with strong demand from other parts of Asia, Europe and the US
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[2026-01-28 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hu Anyan, whose ‘I Deliver Parcels in Beijing’ has sold over 2 million copies, will speak at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival
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[2026-01-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It hopes to host the North Korean Amateur Open in 2026, with the event open to golfers of all nationalities except South Korean, US citizens
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[2026-01-28 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: C100 study finds bipartisan public support for dialogue despite Washington’s tougher stance on visas, research collaboration and tariffs
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[2026-01-28 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia’s West Java over the weekend has risen to more than 20, as search-and-rescue operations continue for at least 42 people who have been reported missing, according to officials.
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[2026-01-28 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: No domingo (25/01), milhares de fãs se despediram de Xiao Xiao e Lei Lei no Zoológico de Ueno, em Tóquio. Os dois últimos pandas chineses estão deixando o Japão esta semana. Devido à alta demanda, o zoológico teve que sortear os 4,8 mil ingressos diários para os dois recintos dos pandas-gigantes de quatro anos de idade durante seus últimos onze dias de funcionamento.
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[2026-01-28 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Um escândalo de corrupção abalou a cadeia de comando do Exército de Libertação Popular da China. No último fim de semana, foi revelado que Zhang Youxia, um dos dois vice-presidentes da poderosa Comissão Militar Central, e outro general de alta patente estão sendo investigados por "graves infrações disciplinares". De acordo com a mídia estatal chinesa, isso significa que ambos foram removidos de seus cargos por corrupção.
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[2026-01-28 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Team says discovery of 2,600 stone tools, including hafted tools, reshapes understanding of human evolution in eastern Asia
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[2026-01-28 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Há um ano, nesta mesma semana, o Vale do Silício e Wall Street foram tomados de surpresa pelo lançamento do aplicativo chinês DeepSeek , que rivalizava com os grandes modelos de linguagem americanos, como o ChatGPT, apresentando desempenho comparável em critérios importantes a uma fração do custo, mesmo utilizando chips menos avançados.
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[2026-01-28 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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