Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's democracy appears to be recovering from one of the gravest crises in its recent history. The turmoil triggered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed insurrection in December 2024 shook public confidence and raised concerns both at home and abroad about the resilience of the country's democratic institutions.
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[2026-06-18 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: SoftBank Group and Rakuten have proven popular with retail investors looking to buy corporate bonds thanks to their relatively high yields. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-06-18 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential son Ferdinand Alexander Marcos dismissed the allegation that he received suitcases of money from one of the 18 people claiming they had delivered money to former and incumbent lawmakers.
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[2026-06-18 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House leadership is giving its prosecutors a free hand in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-06-18 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The KOSPI share index's vertical climb above the 8,800 mark is either the wonder of Asian finance -- or a glaring AI asset bubble. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
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[2026-06-18 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, heads to India with a delegation of business leaders in July. (Source photos by Nikkei, Reuters)
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[2026-06-18 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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[2026-06-18 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Condominium rents in central Tokyo rose about 8% on the year this May. (Photo by Sae Kamae)
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[2026-06-18 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks on a podcast hosted by Radio Nikkei. (Photo by Nikkei)
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[2026-06-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Cai Qi and Xi Jinping are sending signals about how long the current generation of Chinese leaders intends to stay in power. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
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[2026-06-18 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is pouring resources into developing drones. (Photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)
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[2026-06-18 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is pouring resources into developing drones. (Photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)
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[2026-06-18 04:50 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — The West should come together to rein in the most capable artificial intelligence models to keep China at bay, leaders and top AI CEOs agreed in talks on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-18 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Nicholas Torre III on Wednesday urged the public to remain vigilant after seven Grade 5 students were injured in a stabbing incident allegedly involving a Grade 8 student inside Bethel Academy School in Barangay Sta. Clara, General Trias City, Cavite.
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[2026-06-18 04:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-06-18 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos said he let his emotions get the better of him when he supported the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte in 2025 but that it was different now.
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[2026-06-18 04:10 UTC+10:00] [BMW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A montadora alemã BMW revisou para baixo suas metas para 2026, devido às turbulências causadas pela guerra no Oriente Médio e à piora dos negócios em um mercado-chave, a China. A empresa também prometeu intensificar seus esforços de redução de custos.
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[2026-06-18 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Department of Justice (DOJ) special panel investigating the May 13 incident at the Senate is moving to identify individuals who may have helped Sen. Ronald de la Rosa evade arrest and is examining whether reported sniper fire formed part of a coordinated effort to facilitate his escape.
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[2026-06-18 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Caloocan Batang Kankaloo unleashed a strong finishing kick to trounce the Bataan Risers, 100-81, on Wednesday and tighten its grip of the North division lead in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal Province.
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[2026-06-18 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Defense Department has renamed U.S. Indo-Pacific Command back to U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), saying that restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the Hawaii-headquartered command's deep historical roots.
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[2026-06-18 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito was "instrumental" in the decision of Sens. Chiz Escudero and Joel Villanueva to defect to the majority bloc and end the power struggle in the Senate.
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[2026-06-18 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s main trait is his mercifulness, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.
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[2026-06-18 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s main trait is his mercifulness, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said.
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[2026-06-18 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese pension fund managers are boosting their investments in foreign bonds to keep their portfolios stable. © Reuters
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[2026-06-18 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. Steel's Gary Works in Indiana. Nippon Steel has pledged billions in investment across the company's plants, including Gary. (U.S. Steel)
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[2026-06-18 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Broad coalition of EU members support new trade strategy to prevent China causing European deindustrialisation as key Brussels summit looms
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[2026-06-18 02:46 UTC+10:00] [France] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Broad coalition of EU members support new trade strategy to prevent China causing European deindustrialisation as key Brussels summit looms
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[2026-06-18 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) countries reiterated their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea in a joint statement released Wednesday, as they held a summit in France this week.
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[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordThursday, 18 Juneloading
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[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuThursday, 18 Juneloading
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[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordThursday, 18 Juneloading
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[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchThursday, 18 Juneloading
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[2026-06-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Chery Automobile says that its KunPeng Sky Optimus engine has the best thermal efficiency. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
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[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AFTER nearly four months of war, the United States and Iran have finally confirmed that a preliminary deal to end their conflict has been agreed, and is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, June 19. This is welcome news for us here in the Philippines, as we have been hit hard by skyrocketing fuel prices, supply-chain disruptions and general uncertainty reducing economic activity.
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[2026-06-18 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Starting this month, Indonesia's thermal coal exporters must now report to a new state-owned company. © Reuters
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[2026-06-18 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros urged the netizens, especially those who were trying to "ship" or pair her with Senate President (SP) Win Gatchalian, to support the work of the Senate.
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[2026-06-18 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — JAPAN capped an exciting opening playdate of the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City with a tight win against Serbia, 20-25, 26-24, 18-25, 32-20, 15-7 on Wednesday at the Philsports Arena.
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[2026-06-18 01:23 UTC+10:00] [Cars] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and India’s Narendra Modi agreed on the sidelines of the G7 leaders summit to implement the trade deal they signed nearly a year ago.
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[2026-06-18 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson battled through a hamstring injury and went on to capture the Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP award after leading the Gin Kings to the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup title on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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[2026-06-18 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Komatsu expects higher fuel costs to carve into net profit. (Komatsu)
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[2026-06-18 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Bruce Lion, a maverick in the San Joaquin Valley’s raisin industry, was charged Tuesday with three felony counts of making threats against his Pacific Palisades neighbor.
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[2026-06-18 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America.
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[2026-06-18 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Jenny Simpson represented the United States at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Games in London
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[2026-06-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carrier says LA-Shanghai service is being expanded ‘in response to customer demand’
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[2026-06-18 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Detroit] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carrier says LA-Shanghai service is being expanded ‘in response to customer demand’
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