Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-07-18 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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[2026-07-18 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Police have forcibly removed a prominent activist from a protest site in New Delhi and taken him to hospital, saying his health was deteriorating from a hunger strike over alleged corruption in India’s exam system.
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[2026-07-18 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Skyroot Technologies’ Vikram-1 rocket is about as tall as a seven-storey building and capable of carrying up to 350kg
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[2026-07-18 20:44 UTC+10:00] [Vikram- rocket] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Skyroot Technologies’ Vikram-1 rocket is about as tall as a seven-storey building and capable of carrying up to 350kg
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[2026-07-18 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 8:16pm
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[2026-07-18 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The National Chess Federation of the Philippines seeks to strengthen its program of producing more Filipino chess grandmasters this year as Prospero Pichay Jr. earned a fresh mandate as chairman and president of the NCFP.
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[2026-07-18 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rafael Manuel's internationally acclaimed feature "Filipiñana" is generating online buzz following the release of its official trailer, with viewers praising its striking cinematography, meticulously crafted visual aesthetic and atmospheric storytelling. The growing anticipation comes as the Sundance-winning film prepares for its Philippine showcase as the closing film of the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indonesian minister Rosan Roeslani told the Nusa Dua Forum that the hub would uphold high standards and provide the ‘best incentives’ to investors
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indonesian minister Rosan Roeslani told the Nusa Dua Forum that the hub would uphold high standards and provide the ‘best incentives’ to investors
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix
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[2026-07-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix
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[2026-07-18 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-18 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pag-IBIG Fund's home loan releases hit double digit growth in the first half of 2026.
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[2026-07-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching
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[2026-07-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [robots] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching
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[2026-07-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KING Chef, one of the Philippines' most trusted names in authentic Cantonese cuisine, welcomes diners to its newest King Chef Dimsum Kitchen at The Shoppes at McKinley West, Taguig.
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[2026-07-18 19:08 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan 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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[2026-07-18 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesman and lawyer Harry Roque expressed feelings of homesickness in a Facebook post on Friday, saying he hopes to return to Manila.
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[2026-07-18 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Maya Ongaku doesn’t need to turn up the volume to make a statement. The trio — specializing in a mellow, hypnotic brand of psychedelic rock — has spent the past few years quietly making waves, both at home and overseas, while working outside what guitarist and vocalist Tsutomu Sonoda calls the “rigid system” of Japan’s music industry.
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[2026-07-18 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Organiser EngineAI said more than 200 teams from around the world enrolled and 32 qualified for the main event.
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[2026-07-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The hulking striker has become a huge star in China during the World Cup, helping his homeland attract a growing wave of tourists
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[2026-07-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The hulking striker has become a huge star in China during the World Cup, helping his homeland attract a growing wave of tourists
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[2026-07-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Following mother’s call about missing father, son and friend brave deep waters after 800 mm of rain falls on Qinzhou city
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[2026-07-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Following mother’s call about missing father, son and friend brave deep waters after 800 mm of rain falls on Qinzhou city
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[2026-07-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic friction, China, through its foreign ministry, refused to apologize over the controversial "monkey" video which, it said was "independent of government policy" despite its release by a state-run media organization.
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[2026-07-18 17:28 UTC+10:00] [Hunger Strikes] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: A prominent Indian activist who has been on a hunger strike for more than 20 days in New Delhi, demanding education reforms and justice for millions of students, was removed by the police on Saturday and taken to a hospital, the authorities said.
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[2026-07-18 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xi Jinping offered to play a ‘constructive role’ in reaching a solution saying it would be in both sides’ long-term interests
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[2026-07-18 17:02 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Xi Jinping offered to play a ‘constructive role’ in reaching a solution saying it would be in both sides’ long-term interests
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[2026-07-18 17:01 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The one thing we can be sure Laotian authorities have done well in their apparent investigation into the 2024 poisoning deaths of Australian backpackers Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones has been to behave contemptuously to the grieving families in Melbourne.
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[2026-07-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Reforms have thrust the country into the spotlight as it seeks to lure capital away from Vietnam, Malaysia and elsewhere
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[2026-07-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Reforms have thrust the country into the spotlight as it seeks to lure capital away from Vietnam, Malaysia and elsewhere
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[2026-07-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For nearly two decades, G-Dragon has been one of K-pop's most influential artists. This month, however, the Big Bang member is taking on a new role beyond music — serving as the public face of South Korea's efforts to promote one of the world's most significant gatherings on cultural heritage.
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[2026-07-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Running has long been associated with chasing faster times and who crosses the finish line first. But a growing number of runners in South Korea are embracing a different philosophy: slowing down.
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[2026-07-18 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Saturday dismissed Beijing’s assertion that an AI-generated China Daily video portraying Filipinos as monkeys was not a government act.
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