Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-06-25 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Lee vows to build peaceful Korean Peninsula free from fear of war
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged Thursday to establish a peaceful Korean Peninsula free from the fear of war as South Korea marks the anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625003000315
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[2026-06-25 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: N. Korea again claims US started Korean War under 'well-crafted' script
Snippet: North Korea on Thursday reiterated its claim that the 1950-53 Korean War was the result of invasion by the United States under a "well-crafted script," while highlighting its resolve to confront South Korea and the US
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10787785
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[2026-06-25 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (World Cup) 20,000 expected to gather at Gwanghwamun to cheer for S. Korea in final group match vs. S. Africa
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Up to 20,000 fans were expected to gather in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square on Thursday to cheer for South Korea in its final group stage match against South Africa, the organizers of the watch party said.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625003100315
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[2026-06-25 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning
Snippet: TOKYO — A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, and was felt hundreds of kilometers away in Tokyo, though authorities reported no casualties and issued no tsunami warning.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/25/world/asia-oceania/magnitude-69-quake-hits-northern-japan-no-tsunami-warning/2372457
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[2026-06-25 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Unification minister renews call for multilateral dialogue to foster peace on Korean Peninsula
Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Thursday renewed his call for multilateral dialogue to restore inter-Korean trust and foster lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, stressing the need for support from the international community, including the United States.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625002900315
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[2026-06-25 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: N. Korea again claims U.S. started Korean War under 'well-crafted' script
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday reiterated its claim that the 1950-53 Korean War was the result of invasion by the United States under a "well-crafted script," while highlighting its resolve to confront South Korea and the U.S.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625002600315
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[2026-06-25 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Vice defense minister calls for U.S. congressional support for nuclear-powered subs, OPCON transfer
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee has called for U.S. congressional support for South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine program and efforts to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington during his meetings with U.S. lawmakers, the defense ministry said Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625002500315
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[2026-06-25 11:02 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: What is China’s SpaceSail, and could it rival Elon Musk’s Starlink?
Snippet: The company has just a few hundred satellites in low Earth orbit but has state backing and is already reportedly negotiating with dozens of countries
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/25/china-spacesail-rival-elon-musk-starlink-space-satelites-low-earth-orbit
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[2026-06-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese boy destroys US$30,000 worth of phones in home fire; dad’s response shocks everyone
Snippet: Story quickly gained traction on mainland social media, drawing over 50 million views on related discussions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3358226/chinese-boy-destroys-us30000-worth-phones-home-fire-dads-response-shocks-everyone?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese boy destroys US$30,000 worth of phones in home fire; dad’s response shocks everyone
Snippet: Story quickly gained traction on mainland social media, drawing over 50 million views on related discussions
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3358226/chinese-boy-destroys-us30000-worth-phones-home-fire-dads-response-shocks-everyone
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[2026-06-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Record-breaking bridges in eastern China to boost port and railway connections
Snippet: World’s longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge and longest railway bridge built directly over the sea nearing completion
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358219/record-breaking-bridges-eastern-china-boost-port-and-railway-connections?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Record-breaking bridges in eastern China to boost port and railway connections
Snippet: World’s longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge and longest railway bridge built directly over the sea nearing completion
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358219/record-breaking-bridges-eastern-china-boost-port-and-railway-connections
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[2026-06-25 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: US lawmakers welcome Taiwan's parliamentary leader and pledge support
Snippet: Han Kuo-yu, Taiwan’s President of the Legislative Yuan, right, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, and Taiwan Ambassador to the U.S. Tan-ray Yui, left, attend a reception hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, (TECRO), on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/han-kuoyu-taiwan-congress-china-tech-trump-70f1bed4dff61859126f517f458b7a5b
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[2026-06-25 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: China's Refiners Slash Runs To Lowest Since 2017, As Asia Refiners Slow Purchases Of Mid-East Oil
Snippet: A little over a month ago, we explained that energy traders are "Traders Puzzled As Physical Oil Prices Tumble Amid Surging Chinese Crude Sales, Plunging Imports", and highlighted how already razor-thin independent refiner (teapot) margins had plunged to record negative as a result of the war in Iran and government policies meant to keep prices from rising.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/chinas-independent-oil-refiners-slash-runs-lowest-2017
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[2026-06-25 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s JCET to build new plant in Shanghai to expand advanced chip packaging
Snippet: US$1.15 billion investment underscores advanced packaging’s role in boosting China’s chipmaking capabilities amid rapid AI development
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3358264/chinas-jcet-build-new-plant-shanghai-expand-advanced-chip-packaging?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-25 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s JCET to build new plant in Shanghai to expand advanced chip packaging
Snippet: US$1.15 billion investment underscores advanced packaging’s role in boosting China’s chipmaking capabilities amid rapid AI development
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3358264/chinas-jcet-build-new-plant-shanghai-expand-advanced-chip-packaging
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[2026-06-25 10:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Legal Updates in Korea] Expanded data collection for self-driving car testing
Snippet: ● Updated Law: Act on the Promotion of and Support for Commercialization of Autonomous Vehicles
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10787567
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[2026-06-25 10:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Number of stock accounts hits record high on bull run
Snippet: The number of stock trading accounts in South Korea has reached a new high, thanks to a bull run led by major chipmakers despite some market gyrations, data showed Thursday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10787536
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[2026-06-25 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Thursday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index spiked sharply, driven by a tech rally.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625001600320
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[2026-06-25 10:10 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, Japan
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/latin-america/powerful-earthquakes-venezuela-japan-june-2026/
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[2026-06-25 10:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korean captain Son Heung-min to start on bench in South Africa match
Snippet: South Korea captain Son Heung-min will start on the bench for the upcoming Group A finale against South Africa, with the team needing only a draw to secure second place in the group and a place in the Round of 32.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10787501
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[2026-06-25 10:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Inside India newsletter: Meet the humans teaching robots to perform routine tasks, as India finds a way to enter the AI race
Snippet: Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/25/inside-india-newsletter-humans-are-teaching-robots-to-do-ai.html
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[2026-06-25 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Number of stock accounts hits record high on bull run
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The number of stock trading accounts in South Korea has reached a new high, thanks to a bull run led by major chipmakers despite some market gyrations, data showed Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625001800320
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[2026-06-25 10:00 UTC+10:00] [In-depth] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: How can the next BARMM gov’t make sure no one is left behind?
Snippet: To Moner and Timberman, these disparities continue to exist because of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority's lack of big-ticket projects that have the capacity to be a "game changer."
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/bangsamoro-transition-authority-progress-development/
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[2026-06-25 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (World Cup) Son Heung-min benched at start of key match vs. South Africa
Snippet: GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Captain Son Heung-min will begin South Korea's crucial Group A match of the FIFA World Cup on the bench on Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625001700315
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[2026-06-25 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Israel’s World Cup path would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe
Snippet: More than five decades after Israel’s only World Cup appearance, the Israel Football Association says it has no intention of trying to leave Europe for the Asian regional qualifying system that once took the country to the tournament, before Arab-led boycotts helped force it out.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-900434
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[2026-06-25 09:45 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
Title: Francisco downgraded to severe tropical storm; Higos set to enter PAR
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/severe-tropical-storm-francisco-higos-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-25-2026-5am/
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[2026-06-25 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Title: 'I'm not special': new Twins reliever wants to blend in with rest of bullpen
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Yacksel Rios has only been pitching for the LG Twins for two weeks, but manager Youm Kyoung-youb believes the Puerto Rican hurler is already the most lethal bullpen weapon in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625001100315
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[2026-06-25 09:38 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: South Africa v South Korea: World Cup 2026 – live
Snippet: ⚽ Kick-off at 9pm ET/2am BST/11am AEST
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/24/south-africa-v-south-korea-world-cup-2026-live
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[2026-06-25 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong remains a distinct market but also a key bridge to Greater China
Snippet: Experts at Hungry Digital, Jules & Co and Red Ant Asia discuss the city’s evolving role in marketing strategies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358152/hong-kong-remains-distinct-market-also-key-bridge-greater-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-25 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong remains a distinct market but also a key bridge to Greater China
Snippet: Experts at Hungry Digital, Jules & Co and Red Ant Asia discuss the city’s evolving role in marketing strategies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358152/hong-kong-remains-distinct-market-also-key-bridge-greater-china
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[2026-06-25 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: At Summer Davos, Li Qiang makes the case for China’s vision of growth
Snippet: Chinese premier defends China’s competitive success and promises to share the dividends of its innovation with the world
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3358233/summer-davos-li-qiang-makes-case-chinas-vision-growth?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-25 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: At Summer Davos, Li Qiang makes the case for China’s vision of growth
Snippet: Chinese premier defends China’s competitive success and promises to share the dividends of its innovation with the world
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3358233/summer-davos-li-qiang-makes-case-chinas-vision-growth
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[2026-06-25 09:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Senior US diplomat to visit S. Korea, Japan this month: State Dept.
Snippet: A senior State Department official in charge of global public affairs will visit South Korea and Japan this month, the department said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10787415
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[2026-06-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Douyin, WeChat and RedNote are rewriting marketing rules
Snippet: The mainland’s app ecosystem integrates content, discovery and transaction into a single and seamless experience
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358153/chinas-douyin-wechat-and-rednote-are-rewriting-marketing-rules?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s digital platforms redefine global marketing strategies
Snippet: The mainland’s app ecosystem integrates content, discovery and transaction into a single and seamless experience
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358153/chinas-douyin-wechat-and-rednote-are-rewriting-marketing-rules
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[2026-06-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: South Korea’s IPO bust clouds equity markets as Chaebol structure restrains listings
Snippet: South Korea's equity IPO activity has plummeted this year as efforts to boost corporate valuations run into trouble around governance reforms and the high amount Chaebols, or family-run conglomerates.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/24/south-koreas-ipo-bust-clouds-equity-markets.html
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[2026-06-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Graphic News] Korea’s alcohol consumption sees record decline
Snippet: South Koreans’ spending on alcoholic beverages posted its steepest decline on record in the first quarter, extending a prolonged downturn in alcohol consumption.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10787257
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[2026-06-25 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan, meteorological agency says
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, the meteorological agency said.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-earthquake-tsunami-d55ef22e943aba927183ca016aa486e6
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[2026-06-25 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Qualcomm to design China-specific data center chip in line with US export curbs
Snippet: Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon speaks in front of audience in New York on June 24. (Photo by Yifan Yu)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/qualcomm-to-design-china-specific-data-center-chip-in-line-with-us-export-curbs
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[2026-06-25 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Mitsubishi Corp. goes on offensive with record debt financing
Snippet: Mitsubishi holds a 15% stake in the LNG Canada project. (Mitsubishi Corp.)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/mitsubishi-corp.-goes-on-offensive-with-record-debt-financing
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[2026-06-25 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Print media retains its power to impress in Asia’s luxury market
Snippet: Trust is written not in pixels but on paper ... for Asia’s affluent, print offers prestige and emotional depth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358192/print-media-retains-its-power-impress-asias-luxury-market?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-25 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Print media retains its power to impress in Asia’s luxury market
Snippet: Trust is written not in pixels but on paper ... for Asia’s affluent, print offers prestige and emotional depth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358192/print-media-retains-its-power-impress-asias-luxury-market
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[2026-06-25 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter
Snippet: Gorebox is a game where "creativity meets unrestrained destruction", according to its Google Play listing
Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c14y7738nm8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-06-25 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements row
Snippet: Washington not sending ‘high-level participants’ to tourism ministerial summit after alleged ‘arbitrary and targeted’ behaviour towards US
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358259/us-delegation-snubs-apec-meeting-macau-due-china-visa-requirements-row?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-25 08:12 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements row
Snippet: Washington not sending ‘high-level participants’ to tourism ministerial summit after alleged ‘arbitrary and targeted’ behaviour towards US
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3358259/us-delegation-snubs-apec-meeting-macau-due-china-visa-requirements-row
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[2026-06-25 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Activist investor homes in on Japan's Ajinomoto as chip-related stock
Snippet: Ajinomoto is resistant to Palliser's across-the-board price hike proposal, but is open to raising some prices. (Source photos by Kyodo and Nikkei)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/activist-investor-homes-in-on-japan-s-ajinomoto-as-chip-related-stock
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[2026-06-25 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 25)
Snippet: Put people's livelihoods before party infighting
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625000800315
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[2026-06-25 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 25)
Snippet: An unrepentant NECDrastic reform needed for election watchdog that failed to watch itself
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625000700315
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[2026-06-25 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on June 25)
Snippet: A different yardstickPresident Lee's defense of startup initiative clashes with his past rhetoric on data breaches
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625000600315
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