Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Country’s new prime minister has launched an investigation into the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s investment in Hungary
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[2026-07-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile
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[2026-07-22 19:52 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Wednesday said China cannot prevent the Philippines from building structures on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
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[2026-07-22 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Norway’s Olaf Tufte celebrates with his gold medal after winning the mens single sculls final during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
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[2026-07-22 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A protestor, left, receives a food package from a supporter at the site where thousands have assembled to join a protest led by Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Piyush Nagpal)
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[2026-07-22 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 3 paras)
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[2026-07-22 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An industrial humanoid robot is displayed at Foxconn's annual tech day in Taipei in November 2025. (Photo by Lauly Li)
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[2026-07-22 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The death penalty is being sought for a Filipino American nurse in Florida, after he was charged with separate felonies, including 12 counts of sexual battery upon a child less than 12 years of age.
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[2026-07-22 19:26 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Fine of 20m won (£10,108) could also be imposed for serving insect not approved for consumption under local law
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[2026-07-22 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; UPDATES throughout with meeting results; CHANGES photos)By Oh Seok-min
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[2026-07-22 19:18 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday raised the Philippines’ protest over the recent Ayungin Shoal incident during her first bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in two years, as Manila pressed Beijing on maritime disputes despite renewed diplomatic engagement.
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[2026-07-22 19:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-07-22 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO families can now enjoy premium dairy products made with Japanese dairy expertise as CP-Meiji officially launches in the Philippines.
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[2026-07-22 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is July 22nd.
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[2026-07-22 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's rival parties continued wrangling over the June 3 local elections, clashing over an election recount during a special committee meeting at the National Assembly on Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Body overseeing interbank market, where most panda bonds are traded, sets August 1 deadline for rating agencies to comply
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[2026-07-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Jakarta] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Body overseeing interbank market, where most panda bonds are traded, sets August 1 deadline for rating agencies to comply
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[2026-07-22 18:53 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: BILATERAL TALKS. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a bilateral meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 22, 2026.
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[2026-07-22 18:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-07-22 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with details; UPDATES throughout with latest; TRIMS)By Oh Seok-min
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[2026-07-22 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A joint study for a 2,790MW hydropower project is more political stunt than power plan, critics say
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[2026-07-22 18:40 UTC+10:00] [Mekong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A joint study for a 2,790MW hydropower project is more political stunt than power plan, critics say
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[2026-07-22 18:34 UTC+10:00] [Min Hee-jin (1979- )] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: The K-pop group NewJeans released a series of short videos on Wednesday, suggesting it was close to a comeback after a monthslong legal dispute with its label put its career on hold.
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[2026-07-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Even as the model outlives its usefulness, built-in incentives continue to stifle efforts to protect the rights and interests of workers
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[2026-07-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Even as the model outlives its usefulness, built-in incentives continue to stifle efforts to protect the rights and interests of workers
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[2026-07-22 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
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[2026-07-22 18:27 UTC+10:00] [toilet] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
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[2026-07-22 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former congressman Mike Defensor on Wednesday pleaded not guilty before the Sandiganbayan to alleged bribery charges under Presidential Decree 46. PD 46 bars government officials and employees from directly or indirectly receiving gifts, presents, or other valuable items from private individuals in connection with their official functions.
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[2026-07-22 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: En esta imagen, distribuida por el Departamento de Información y Relaciones Públicas del gobierno de Sikkim, una ambulancia circula por un túnel en construcción de un proyecto hidroeléctrico, en la localidad de Samardung, a unos 40 kms (25 millas) de Gangtok, India, el 20 de julio de 2026. (Gobierno de Sikkim vía AP)
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[2026-07-22 18:12 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-07-22 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Wednesday said that he fully supported the Pax Silica development in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, citing that the project could generate nearly one million jobs for Filipinos.
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[2026-07-22 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners
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[2026-07-22 18:09 UTC+10:00] [Newsis news agency] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners
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[2026-07-22 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in Evian, France, on June 16. © Reuters
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[2026-07-22 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A Pasay policeman attempts to grab The Manila Times Chief of Photographers Rene Dilan and other photographers covering a rally against the Asean Summit near its venue at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on July 22, 2026. CONTRIBUTED VIDEO
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[2026-07-22 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on Wednesday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan‘s claim that Philippine activities were triggering tensions in the contested waters west of the country.
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[2026-07-22 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A Cathay Pacific jet takes off at Hong Kong International Airport: The local flag carrier's earnings rose sharply in the first half of this year. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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[2026-07-22 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Members of the rescue team carry oxygen cylinders outside the entrance to an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in Samardung village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Gangtok, India, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo)
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[2026-07-22 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Undefeated University of Santo Tomas secured the No. 1 seeding in the semifinals after a quick work of Australian guest team Southern Storm Melbourne, 25-20, 25-14, 25-9, in the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-07-22 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday voiced hope that Pope Leo XIV's visit to South Korea next year could help revive exchanges between South and North Korea.
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[2026-07-22 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Space Agency released satellite maps showing areas in the country that have been affected by Typhoon Inday.
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[2026-07-22 17:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea national team full-back Seol Young-woo played the full match as Serbian club Red Star Belgrade secured a victory in the first leg of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League qualifying round.
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[2026-07-22 17:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Asian Tour, which organizes professional golf tournaments across Asia, has ended its partnership with LIV Golf and restored its alliance with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
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[2026-07-22 17:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: English soccer referee Anthony Taylor, who sent off former South Korea national team head coach Paulo Bento during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has announced his retirement.
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[2026-07-22 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — FILIPINO Jana Jelena Nicole Diaz registered two victories to boost her chance of advancing to the girls' quarterfinals in the first leg of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days," a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with heatstroke alerts issued across almost the whole country.
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[2026-07-22 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States briefly met in Manila on Wednesday, Seoul officials said, amid a range of pending alliance issues, such as follow-up measures related to a joint fact sheet covering their security, trade and investment commitments.
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[2026-07-22 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been released after he was detained during growing protests over the education system.
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[2026-07-22 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Top junior standout Matthew Morris reinforced his status as one of the country’s best after dominating the boys' 16- and 18-and-under singles in the Cebu City Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships at the Villa Aurora and Alta Vista courts last Monday.
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[2026-07-22 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Entertainment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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