Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-13 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tom Kim, of South Korea, waves after his putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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[2026-07-13 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-07-13 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Health & wellness] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: It’s been called “a miracle supplement for your gut”, “nature’s Ozempic” and “one of the most underrated supplements on the planet”. Psyllium husk, a fibre-rich substance made from the seeds of a plant commonly grown in South Asia, has been gaining attention on social media, not only for its digestive benefits but for its help with cholesterol, blood sugar, weight loss and more.
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[2026-07-13 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Mon 13 Jul 2026 at 4:49am
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[2026-07-13 04:46 UTC+10:00] [Women's cricket] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: India 341-7; England 130-6. England need 327 runs with 4 wickets remaining
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[2026-07-13 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Highlights of day three of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.
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[2026-07-13 03:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: People crowd a shopping arcade in Naha, the capital of Japan's Okinawa prefecture. (Photo by Akihiro Sano)
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[2026-07-13 03:02 UTC+10:00] [Dogs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Owner Christina Bluhme feared the worst after Tokyo began to lose consciousness while climbing the UK’s tallest mountain
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[2026-07-13 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Converge got off to an explosive start to its PBA Season 50 Gocernors’ Cup, demolishing Titan Ultra, 105-74 on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
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[2026-07-13 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 13 Julyloading
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[2026-07-13 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 13 Julyloading
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[2026-07-13 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 13 Julyloading
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[2026-07-13 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 13 Julyloading
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[2026-07-13 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEN. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday sought the immediate passage of the West Philippine Sea education bill amid claims of Chinese scholars that Batanes is part of China’s territory.
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[2026-07-13 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THIRTEEN countries on Sunday joined the Philippines in reasserting that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration ruling.
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[2026-07-13 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the parent company of the SM Group, was recognized by Hong Kong-based investment publication Alpha Southeast Asia for its corporate governance and sustainability reporting, reflecting the confidence of investors and analysts in how the company is managed and how it reports its performance.
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[2026-07-13 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A DAY after establishing the new national record in the women's 400m run, Filipino-American Naomi Kayla Johnson posted a silver medal finish at the 1st Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, Saturday night.
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[2026-07-13 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LABOR Secretary Francis Tolentino has strongly rejected the claim of Chinese academics that Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, calling the assertions a form of “lawfare” and historical revisionism aimed at undermining Philippine sovereignty.
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[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FORMER Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has been appointed chairman and CEO of Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP), marking a return to government service after she resigned last year in the wake of a massive flood control project scandal.
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[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippines can reduce post-harvest losses and improve food security by locating cold storage and fulfillment facilities closer to agricultural production areas and adopting shared cold chain models accessible to farmers and agribusinesses, according to a Fast Logistics Group executive.
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[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BENGALURU — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is building a team of up to 8,900 forward-deployed engineers and hunting for artificial intelligence (AI) acquisitions as it bets AI will create new business rather than undermine outsourcing, two TCS executives told Reuters.
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[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEARLY seven in 10 middle-class Filipinos are financially anxious, with many struggling to save while coping with rising household costs, according to life and health insurance firm FWD Philippines’ Filipino Financial Confidence Report 2026.
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[2026-07-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE news that the Philippines had advanced to “upper-middle-income country” status was hard to believe. Eyes, ears, official statistics, and the regular SWS surveys tell us about difficult times and struggling families.
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[2026-07-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DHAKA — Bangladesh’s new government won power promising to end political violence, but six months after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office, the killings continue.
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[2026-07-13 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.
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[2026-07-13 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An image of the facility Mitsui Fudosan plans to build as a part of the British Library redevelopment. (Mitsui Fudosan)
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[2026-07-13 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism
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[2026-07-13 00:57 UTC+10:00] [volleyball] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism
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[2026-07-13 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kristina Mladenovic of France, left playing partner Hanyo Guo of China, celebrate after defeating with Luisa Stefani of Brazil and Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada, in the women’s doubles final, playing against at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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[2026-07-13 00:27 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As the nation commemorates on Sunday the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral award on the South China Sea, Sen. Loren Legarda stood firm on the Philippines’ commitment to defending its maritime rights through international law, diplomacy, and a rules-based international order.
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[2026-07-13 00:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, plays on the 5th hole during the last round of the Evian Championship women’s golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
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[2026-07-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Extreme loadout configuration suggests a potential extension of the PLA Air Force’s tactical capabilities, Chinese military magazine says
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[2026-07-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Extreme loadout configuration suggests a potential extension of the PLA Air Force’s tactical capabilities, Chinese military magazine says
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[2026-07-12 23:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul recorded its first tropical night of the year after the overnight low remained at 25.2 C, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.
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[2026-07-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Western pundits were quick to denounce Beijing. But far more frequent US launches rate barely a mention
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[2026-07-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Western pundits were quick to denounce Beijing. But far more frequent US launches rate barely a mention
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[2026-07-12 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — NLEX survived Terrafirma’s furious rally to eke out a 101-100 win to stay unscathed in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
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[2026-07-12 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HAIKOU, China — Alas Pilipinas absorbed a straight-set defeat to a towering Iran squad, 25-17, 25-20, 25-13, to open its campaign in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship on Sunday at the Wuyuan River Gymnasium.
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[2026-07-12 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The foreign minister of Myanmar’s military-backed government, Tin Maung Swe, right, poses with ASEAN foreign ministers during an informal meeting in Bangkok on Sunday to discuss the crisis in the civil-war ravaged country. (Photo by Thai Foreign Ministry)
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[2026-07-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment
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[2026-07-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhongshan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment
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[2026-07-12 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
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[2026-07-12 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
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[2026-07-12 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, recently commuted by one-third, on a series of charges that her allies said were fabricated to keep her out of politics
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[2026-07-12 22:39 UTC+10:00] [Sihasak Phuangketkeow] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, recently commuted by one-third, on a series of charges that her allies said were fabricated to keep her out of politics
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[2026-07-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With trusted businesses, more openness, creative culture and inspiring sporting successes, China is building a foundation for influence
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[2026-07-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With trusted businesses, more openness, creative culture and inspiring sporting successes, China is building a foundation for influence
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[2026-07-12 22:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Theater ticket sales in Korea surpassed 70 billion won in the first half of the year for the first time, driven by the success of big-budget productions based on global intellectual property.
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[2026-07-12 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Tropical Storm Bavi has slammed into eastern China and, despite weakening from a typhoon, has brought heavy rain and violent winds after authorities evacuated nearly two million people.
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[2026-07-12 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Panfilo Lacson expressed hope that the issue of the voting threshold required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte would be settled before the impeachment trial concludes.
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