Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes
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[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Nanning] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes
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[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peter Wilson also goes to the village where Xi Jinping spent years in hard labour during Cultural Revolution
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[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Cultural Revolution] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peter Wilson also goes to the village where Xi Jinping spent years in hard labour during Cultural Revolution
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[2026-06-18 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Streaking San Juan flaunted fearsome firepower in a 114-79 thumping of Pasig on Thursday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Batangas City Coliseum.
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[2026-06-18 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Jacob Casuga and Quincy Pilac produced the most valuable runner-up finishes of their young careers, weathering a nerve-racking battle for qualification and squeezing into the Elite Junior PGT Finals by the slimmest of margins after a dramatic Luzon Series finale at the ICTSI Eagle Ridge Junior PGT Championship in Cavite on Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The US will set up a permanent stockpile of battle-ready arms for its Marine Corps in Australia, AFP has reported after reviewing tender documents and receiving confirmation from officials.
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[2026-06-18 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go has expressed confidence in his innocence following reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has allegedly issued an arrest warrant against him, stressing that he has not violated any law and has merely carried out his duties in accordance with the law and his responsibilities as a public servant.
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[2026-06-18 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Nihon Hidankyo is set to make a decision next year on whether to continue or disband as hibakusha enter their twilight years.
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[2026-06-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s advantages in energy and industrial applications could erode America’s AI ‘moat’, according to University of Hong Kong academic
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[2026-06-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Li Cheng] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s advantages in energy and industrial applications could erode America’s AI ‘moat’, according to University of Hong Kong academic
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[2026-06-18 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE US stymied the Czechia hitters in a breezy 25-17, 25-12, 25-16 victory on Thursday in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League at the Philsports Arena.
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[2026-06-18 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has not formally received any request from the United States or other parties regarding participation in a proposed post-war reconstruction fund for Iran, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 22:12 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-18 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Several such shooting incidents in Thailand have raised concerns about the mental health of police officers
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[2026-06-18 22:04 UTC+10:00] [Nang Rong Police Station] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Several such shooting incidents in Thailand have raised concerns about the mental health of police officers
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[2026-06-18 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia
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[2026-06-18 22:02 UTC+10:00] [Airlangga Hartarto] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia
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[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran Olympic champion helps his relay team to gold, while Xu Jiayu, Yu Yiting set new times at selection trial for Nagoya Asian Games
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[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Hebei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran Olympic champion helps his relay team to gold, while Xu Jiayu, Yu Yiting set new times at selection trial for Nagoya Asian Games
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[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace
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[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace
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[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown
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[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Chengdu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown
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[2026-06-18 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin (centro), asiste a una cumbre entre Rusia y la ASEAN, en Kazan, Rusia, el 18 de junio de 2026. (Kristina Solovyova/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Foto vía AP)
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[2026-06-18 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, attends the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, Russia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Kristina Solovyova/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-06-18 21:35 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-18 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At least 13 locations across the New Territories reported floods.
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[2026-06-18 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to restart on Thursday after the interim U.S.-Iran peace deal, with several Saudi-controlled supertankers transiting the critical waterway and exiting the Persian Gulf.
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[2026-06-18 21:06 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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[2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor
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[2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor
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[2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora
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[2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora
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[2026-06-18 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The companies were accused of forming a cartel to coordinate price increases.
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[2026-06-18 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese carmakers unveiled 14 smart vehicles in Hong Kong as they use the city to gauge overseas demand and refine global expansion plans
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[2026-06-18 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese carmakers unveiled 14 smart vehicles in Hong Kong as they use the city to gauge overseas demand and refine global expansion plans
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[2026-06-18 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on June 18, marking its third rate hike in 30 days. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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[2026-06-18 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Former CEO of MDI Ventures Donald Wihardja, left, and former CEO of BRI Ventures Nicko Widjaja after they were convicted of corruption and sentenced to jail in Jakarta on Thursday over their companies' investments in failed Indonesian startup Tanihub. (Photos by Mira Maruto and Rezha Hadyan. Image partially edited)
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[2026-06-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Doctors say parasite probably got under woman’s skin because of unhygienic kitchen habits; warn people of cooking dangers
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[2026-06-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Doctors say parasite probably got under woman’s skin because of unhygienic kitchen habits; warn people of cooking dangers
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[2026-06-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJune 18 2026
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[2026-06-18 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Taiwan’s president has said he hopes the United States approves a $14bn arms sale “as soon as possible”, reiterating that the island “rejects unification” with China.
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[2026-06-18 19:45 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-18 19:42 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-18 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: SEOUL – South Korea’s parliament on Thursday gave the green light for an investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted municipal elections this month and fueled political tensions.
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[2026-06-18 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The University of the Philippines retained its status as the top university in the Philippines in the 2027 World University Rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
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[2026-06-18 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's DeepSeek has a precondition for its $7.4 billion maiden fundraise: no poaching the AI lab's talents.
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[2026-06-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing to strengthen the city’s status as a global hub for offshore yuan as it moves to internationalise the currency
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[2026-06-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing to strengthen the city’s status as a global hub for offshore yuan as it moves to internationalise the currency
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