Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-23 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities on Tuesday warned of possible flooding in low-lying villages, landslides and rough seas in the country’s two northernmost provinces as a powerful typhoon roared offshore.
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[2026-06-23 18:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-06-23 18:03 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday found former lawmaker Yasutada Ono not guilty of part of his alleged failure to report some political funds in a high-profile slush fund scandal involving factions of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
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[2026-06-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing looks to secure strategic edge across critical sectors, with premier emphasising smart upgrades for state firms ahead of his ‘Summer Davos’ speech
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[2026-06-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing looks to secure strategic edge across critical sectors, with premier emphasising smart upgrades for state firms ahead of his ‘Summer Davos’ speech
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[2026-06-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this year
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[2026-06-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this year
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[2026-06-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea Herald correspondent
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[2026-06-23 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday it briefed diplomats from member states of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on Seoul's preparations to host the committee's session in the southeastern port city of Busan next month and called for their support.
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[2026-06-23 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Kunal Shah, a veteran in the Indian online payments industry, is taking over WhatsApp after Meta invested $900 million in his fintech startup Cred. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Kunal Shah's Facebook page)
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[2026-06-23 17:56 UTC+10:00] [South & Central Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-23 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution said Tuesday it will not appeal the acquittals of two former government officials accused of covering up North Korea's murder of a South Korean fisheries official in 2020, finalizing the rulings.
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[2026-06-23 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy 3rd and several party-list representatives filed House Bill 9906 or the proposed New Party-List System Act.
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[2026-06-23 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Altercation between Zhangjiajie side and Guangdong Mingtu under-16 academy team leaves one player with broken hand, injuries to face, body
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[2026-06-23 17:43 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Altercation between Zhangjiajie side and Guangdong Mingtu under-16 academy team leaves one player with broken hand, injuries to face, body
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[2026-06-23 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia is set to be laid to rest in the new municipal cemetery in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, on Wednesday, June 24.
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[2026-06-23 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — KIDS from three Tagaytay City schools engaging in sports activities highlighted the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) global celebration of the Olympic Day on Tuesday at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome.
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[2026-06-23 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some fans complained about the high room prices and suggested staying in neighbouring Johor Bahru instead
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[2026-06-23 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Taylor Swift] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some fans complained about the high room prices and suggested staying in neighbouring Johor Bahru instead
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[2026-06-23 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone expects the national team to grind it out beginning with its coming training camp overseas this week.
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[2026-06-23 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Abra Solid North Weavers leaned on DJ Fenner to turn back the Quezon Huskers, 82-77, and extend their hot streak in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
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[2026-06-23 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-06-23 17:30 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: NAHA – Yasuko Onaga, 96, who was a student nurse mobilized for the now-defunct Japanese military during the Battle of Okinawa in the closing days of World War II, is sharing her memories and urging that war never be repeated.
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[2026-06-23 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state arms procurement agency on Tuesday held a joint committee meeting with the Philippine defense ministry to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the defense and logistics sectors, according to officials.
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[2026-06-23 17:26 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines – Bishop Ruben Labajo of the Diocese of Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur said the life of Ateneo basketball player Rene Clert Baterbonia “remains an enduring inspiration” to all, and his legacy “lives on in every dream” he ignited.
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[2026-06-23 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala bagged €11,309 or more than P700,000 for her first round appearance in the WTA 500 Bad Homburg in Germany.
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[2026-06-23 17:21 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Iran is racing to court some of Asia’s largest oil buyers as a 60-day U.S. sanctions waiver takes effect, a temporary lifeline that should allow Tehran to resume exports and begin clearing a backlog of cargoes on the water, even as peace talks continue.
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[2026-06-23 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tunku Ismail Ibrahim did not mention Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman when he referred to a Muar politician as among the ‘Hollywood’ types
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[2026-06-23 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tunku Ismail Ibrahim did not mention Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman when he referred to a Muar politician as among the ‘Hollywood’ types
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[2026-06-23 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — From a hopeless case, two-time UAAP champion and former La Salle star Mike Phillips can’t help but be reminded of God’s goodness in his life which now allows him to represent the Philippines on the big stage.
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[2026-06-23 17:17 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-23 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BEIJING/SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok paid a visit to his alma mater of Tsinghua University in Beijing on the second day of his trip to China on Tuesday and discussed relations between the two countries with University President Qiu Yong.
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[2026-06-23 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry on Tuesday countered criticism from China over South Korea's extended deterrence cooperation with the United States and expressed hope that Beijing would play a constructive role in advancing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and regional peace.
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[2026-06-23 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questions the accuracy of China’s military spending data, contrasting it with Japan’s transparent approach
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[2026-06-23 17:03 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questions the accuracy of China’s military spending data, contrasting it with Japan’s transparent approach
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[2026-06-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to host a banquet dinner with foreign ambassadors stationed in South Korea on Tuesday to brief them on the outcome of his recent trip to Europe.
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[2026-06-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators ‘sending a signal’ with scrutiny of potential acquisition that includes important mining assets in conflict-prone regions
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[2026-06-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Bamako] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators ‘sending a signal’ with scrutiny of potential acquisition that includes important mining assets in conflict-prone regions
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[2026-06-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Turkey on Tuesday kicked off discussions on the outcomes of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), which came into effect in 2013, and explored ways to deepen economic cooperation, the trade ministry said.
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[2026-06-23 16:55 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-23 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-06-23 16:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Wi Chul-hwan, acting chief of South Korea's election authorities, apologized for failures in election management during the June election but rejected calls for his resignation.
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[2026-06-23 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 32 teams have already signed up for the Philippines’ first-ever FootGolf Tournament, a landmark event organizers hope will serve as the launching pad for the sport’s rise into the local sporting mainstream.
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[2026-06-23 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Drivers of trucks, buses and other vehicles have to wait longer to get refueled at gas stations in many parts of Indonesia. The situation is especially dire on Sumatra, according to a land transport association. (Photo by Ismi Damayanti)
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[2026-06-23 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-06-23 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two Grade 9 students, aged 14 and 15, are in custody after the deadly attack in Tacloban City.
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[2026-06-23 16:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hong Kong-listed products retain investor appeal despite launch of local alternatives aimed at stemming capital outflows
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[2026-06-23 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rovelyn Baterbonia, mother of the late Rene Baterbonia, has warned the public against individuals allegedly exploiting her son’s passing for personal gain.
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[2026-06-23 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: IPO setback underscores why Korea needs more players on global market
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[2026-06-23 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics note that because China’s legal system treats pets as property, seeking redress for abuse remains complicated
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