Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a photographer on China’s epic belt and road odyssey to the enigmatic man behind Shenzhen’s Weird Building, this edition investigates the people behind the stories
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[2026-07-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Old Road New Connections] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a photographer on China’s epic belt and road odyssey to the enigmatic man behind Shenzhen’s Weird Building, this edition investigates the people behind the stories
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[2026-07-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The listing would recognize Korea's tidal flats as a shared heritage — and a promise to preserve them
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[2026-07-19 09:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The state-run weather agency said on Sunday that it is closely monitoring several cloud clusters outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that have the possibility of becoming a low-pressure area (LPA).
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[2026-07-19 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strict new rules have disrupted casual users and increased compliance hurdles for industrial applications like power grid inspections
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[2026-07-19 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strict new rules have disrupted casual users and increased compliance hurdles for industrial applications like power grid inspections
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[2026-07-19 07:55 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: Beijing tried to officially distance itself from a video by a state-run media outlet that was condemned by the Philippine government for its racist depiction of Filipinos, saying that it was “not an act of the government.”
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[2026-07-19 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Like Hong Kong, which functions as a special administrative region of China, could the United Kingdom rejoin the European Union with a special administrative name?
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[2026-07-19 07:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Like Hong Kong, which functions as a special administrative region of China, could the United Kingdom rejoin the European Union with a special administrative name?
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[2026-07-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China's launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine this month suggests its heightened offensive capabilities. (Xinhua via AP)
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[2026-07-19 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Patients lie a makeshift treatment area outside a hospital, following the COVID-19 outbreak, in Hong Kong on March 2, 2022. © Reuters
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[2026-07-19 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ITY of Candon — Indonesia will battle Cambodia for the title in Week One of the SEA V Cup on Sunday at the Candon City Arena.
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[2026-07-19 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Saturday dismissed Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano's claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected plans to distribute P10,000 aid to qualified beneficiaries who were recovering from the pandemic after he won the presidential elections.
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[2026-07-19 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Sun 19 Jul 2026 at 4:53am
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[2026-07-19 03:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cabinet Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Saturday condemned the "racist and dehumanizing" video and editorial cartoons published by Chinese state media China Daily, saying "respect among nations begins with respect for one another's humanity."
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[2026-07-19 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Content creator and "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" winner Mika Salamanca joined GoodZone and nonprofit organization Project Pearls in celebrating a major milestone in their community nutrition program, where 61 children in Happyland, Tondo, overcame malnutrition after just two months.
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[2026-07-19 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The adoption of wind power continues to grow around the world. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
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[2026-07-19 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City and Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac Province captured the two coveted titles at the 62nd Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, earning the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss International and The Miss Globe pageants, respectively.
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[2026-07-19 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSunday, 19 Julyloading
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[2026-07-19 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuSunday, 19 Julyloading
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[2026-07-19 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchSunday, 19 Julyloading
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[2026-07-19 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CHONGQING, China — Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left 34 missing.
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[2026-07-19 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW DELHI — New Delhi police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday over health concerns after a 20-day hunger strike in protest against India’s examination system.
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[2026-07-19 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: YANGON, Myanmar — Statues of independence hero Aung San are quietly disappearing across Myanmar in a contest over his legacy as father of both the nation and of detained democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi.
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[2026-07-19 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SOME 55 of the country’s most distinguished business and civic leaders, diplomats, public servants, entrepreneurs, healthcare advocates, educators, media personalities, entertainers and changemakers were recognized at the Asia’s Golden Icon Awards (AGIA) on its return this year at Okada Manila Grand Ballroom on July 7.
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[2026-07-19 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SRIHARIKOTA, India — India's first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it eyes a bigger slice of the global space economy.
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[2026-07-19 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DHAKA — There are rooftops draped in blue and white, and murals of Lionel Messi everywhere — but this is not Argentina, it is Bangladesh where football-crazy fans are again celebrating their unique bond with the South American giants.
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[2026-07-19 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-19 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE United States has embarked on a massive investment in the Philippines to build and expand the world’s semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced microchip industries and reduce its dependence on China. Several countries — including Australia, India, Israel, Japan and Singapore, as well as several European nations — have joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, contributing capital, technology and strategic support.
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[2026-07-19 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: India's first privately built orbital rocket takes its maiden flight on July 18, 2026, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it eyes a bigger slice of the global space economy.
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[2026-07-19 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Meralco took control of the game behind a strong third quarter assault to beat Rain or Shine, 122-114 to chalk up its first win in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-07-19 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Import George King delivered the crucial baskets in the last period to lift San Miguel Beer to a pulsating 109-104 victory against Terrafirma to stay unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center on Saturday.
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[2026-07-19 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it will closely monitor the United Kingdom’s nationalisation of British Steel, previously owned by a Chinese steelmaker.
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[2026-07-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Accelerating buildout of national ecosystem of Chinese-language data has emerged as a ‘more winnable’ arena amid US tech restrictions
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[2026-07-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Tsinghua University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Accelerating buildout of national ecosystem of Chinese-language data has emerged as a ‘more winnable’ arena amid US tech restrictions
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[2026-07-18 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Delegates at the World AI Conference in Shanghai warn fragmentation risks isolating emerging markets and concentrating advanced computing in rich economies
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[2026-07-18 23:49 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Delegates at the World AI Conference in Shanghai warn fragmentation risks isolating emerging markets and concentrating advanced computing in rich economies
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[2026-07-18 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns
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[2026-07-18 23:04 UTC+10:00] [Central Commission for Discipline Inspection] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns
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[2026-07-18 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 59-year-old Wangchuk has been fasting to demand the resignation of Modi’s education minister over exam paper leaks that affected millions of students
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[2026-07-18 22:55 UTC+10:00] [Safdarjung Hospital] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 59-year-old Wangchuk has been fasting to demand the resignation of Modi’s education minister over exam paper leaks that affected millions of students
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[2026-07-18 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: STANDARD Chartered Bank (Standard Chartered) Philippines recently hosted its inaugural Markets Forum at Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City, convening government
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[2026-07-18 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actress Yassi Pressman and Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. Luigi Villafuerte are engaged after the couple announced the milestone in a joint Instagram post on Saturday.
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[2026-07-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There is growing disquiet in several nations about how weather-manipulation tools are used in cross-border rivalries
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[2026-07-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There is growing disquiet in several nations about how weather-manipulation tools are used in cross-border rivalries
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[2026-07-18 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: India has successfully tested its first private-sector orbital rocket, marking a milestone in New Delhi’s ambition to become a major player in the global space economy.
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[2026-07-18 21:46 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: Binibining Pilipinas 2026 is gearing up for its grand coronation night on Saturday, July 18 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City where 35 candidates will vie for two competitive crowns, and a chance to represent the Philippines on the global stage.
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[2026-07-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: France’s Maxime Lucu scores a try during a Nations Championship rugby match between Japan and France in Tokyo, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
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[2026-07-18 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The local government of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur brought together the family, friends, supporters of young athlete Rene Clert Baterbonia to commemorate the 40th day of his death on July 18, 2026.
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[2026-07-18 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Franco Alfonso Alvaera, the kid who made “youngest on the grid” a badge of pride, is set to compete in his first national karting event with Mercedes Driver Development.
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