Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-06-18 19:19 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-18 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — No arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against individuals linked to the illegal drug campaign of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interpol has issued a red notice against Maria Francesca Tan, chief executive officer of MFT Group of Companies Inc., marking a major escalation in the cross-border pursuit of the embattled executive over an alleged large-scale investment scam.
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[2026-06-18 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Recent inflation in the Philippines is driven largely by high fuel prices brought on by the Iran war. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-06-18 19:06 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-18 19:05 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-18 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at a session with Japanese companies in Tokyo in February 2025. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)
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[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The lawsuit argues that the girl’s 18-day ordeal in jail traumatised her so much that five months after her release, she weighed just 20kg
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[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The lawsuit argues that the girl’s 18-day ordeal in jail traumatised her so much that five months after her release, she weighed just 20kg
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[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait
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[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait
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[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Regulation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: A businessman with ties to Chinese military contractors was among the overseas investors who acquired stakes in SpaceX while it was still a private company. An entity linked to the Qatari royal family also took a stake.
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[2026-06-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: DR Congo’s draw with Portugal, and Uzbekistan’s goal against Colombia on Thursday leaves China men’s team in category of none
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[2026-06-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [football] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: DR Congo’s draw with Portugal, and Uzbekistan’s goal against Colombia on Thursday leaves China men’s team in category of none
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[2026-06-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As energy security becomes a more potent force, stress tests for countries vulnerable to supply disruptions are likely to become more severe
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[2026-06-18 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A sweeping higher-education overhaul has affected over 30 per cent of China’s degree programmes, with arts and languages ditched in favour of tech-focused fields.
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[2026-06-18 18:21 UTC+10:00] [United States Politics and Government] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan voiced “high hopes” on Thursday that President Trump would approve $14 billion in arms orders for the island, downplaying concerns raised last month when Mr. Trump suggested U.S. military support for Taiwan was negotiable, unsettling longstanding American policy.
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[2026-06-18 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- 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 18:07 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities have spotted a new Chinese research vessel operating near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a day after confirming the removal of a controversial floating platform that had drawn public attention in the key feature.
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[2026-06-18 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The death toll in the 7.8 magnitude Mindanao earthquake has now climbed to 78, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LOS ANGELES — Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win will guarantee a last 32 berth.
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[2026-06-18 17:54 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Group of Seven industrial nations this week pledged an ambitious target to diversify away from China, adding momentum to the European Union’s own push to counter a growing trade imbalance with the world’s biggest export engine.
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[2026-06-18 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hello, this is Kenji in Tokyo, your host this week for the latest edition of #techAsia.
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[2026-06-18 17:50 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-18 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES dateline; MENDS timeframe in lead paras; ADDS details in paras 5-7)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-06-18 17:47 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-06-18 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American beauty queen Valerie Pawid West has resigned from her title as Miss Global Philippines following an internal review involving contractual and organizational obligations.
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[2026-06-18 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two were allegedly involved in the detonation of an improvised explosive device on a railway line in April, which killed another suspect
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[2026-06-18 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Bathonia village] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two were allegedly involved in the detonation of an improvised explosive device on a railway line in April, which killed another suspect
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[2026-06-18 17:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Business efficiency, infrastructure gains drive rise despite weaker economic performance
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[2026-06-18 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog on Thursday decided to impose antidumping tariffs on Thai seamless copper pipes after its probe found that the imports had caused damage to the domestic industry.
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[2026-06-18 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A meme criticised the fans who often avoid doing unpaid labour such as cleaning and childcare at home
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[2026-06-18 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A meme criticised the fans who often avoid doing unpaid labour such as cleaning and childcare at home
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[2026-06-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World’s largest PC maker plans to use the proceeds to buy back shares and strengthen its financial position amid sustained growth
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[2026-06-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Alat] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World’s largest PC maker plans to use the proceeds to buy back shares and strengthen its financial position amid sustained growth
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[2026-06-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: ⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us
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[2026-06-18 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions.
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[2026-06-18 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: COPPERSTONE Lending Inc. has reaffirmed that its online lending platform, MocaMoca, operates as a legitimate digital lending service under the company's management and continues to comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards governing lending operations in the Philippines.
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[2026-06-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Angry shareholders confronted Nidec’s board at the motor manufacturer’s annual meeting on Thursday, following a tumultuous year marred by accounting scandals, manufacturing defects and the ouster of its charismatic founder.
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[2026-06-18 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged past 9,000 points for the first time ever Thursday, buoyed by a technology rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and led by Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix.
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[2026-06-18 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Stock markets in Japan and South Korea closed at record highs on June 18, buoyed by the signing of a deal to end the war in Iran and AI-fueled optimism. (Nikkei montage)
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[2026-06-18 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Recent inflation in the Philippines is driven largely by high fuel prices brought on by the Iran war. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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