Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Public attitudes towards AI are ‘strikingly positive’ in China, with only a small minority worried it will lead to fewer job openings, survey finds
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[2026-05-26 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; lead; UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS byline)By Kim Seung-yeon and Kim Hyun-soo
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[2026-05-26 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hwang In-beom, the midfield engine of the South Korea national soccer team under coach Hong Myung-bo, said he is targeting a historic World Cup quarterfinal run in what will be his second appearance at the tournament.
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[2026-05-26 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea on Tuesday launched projectiles towards the West Sea, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
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[2026-05-26 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy will likely grow at a sharper-than-expected pace of 2.5 percent this year thanks to strong exports, mainly led by the semiconductor industry, a state-run think tank said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — North Korea launched several projectiles, including a ballistic missile, into the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said.
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[2026-05-26 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-05-26 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: China and Pakistan have expressed their readiness to make a joint contribution to restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
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[2026-05-26 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday it has produced an online documentary series aimed at helping the public better understand the Rodong Sinmun, North Korea's key newspaper, as part of a government initiative to expand public access to North Korean media content.
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[2026-05-26 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry urged North Korea to cooperate with Seoul's efforts to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday, shortly after Pyongyang fired multiple missiles in its latest missile launch.
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[2026-05-26 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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[2026-05-26 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to develop domestically built nuclear-powered attack submarines fueled by low-enriched uranium and plans to launch the first vessel in the mid-2030s, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 16:18 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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[2026-05-26 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Miners told the SCMP that many workers did not have trackers or respirators, and worked in ‘hidden’ coal pits.
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[2026-05-26 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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[2026-05-26 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US secretary of state’s trip aims to mend bilateral relationship, focusing on trade, defence and Quad unity
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[2026-05-26 16:11 UTC+10:00] [Quadrilateral Security Dialogue] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US secretary of state’s trip aims to mend bilateral relationship, focusing on trade, defence and Quad unity
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[2026-05-26 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Pham Nhat Quan Anh, left, eldest son of Vingroup founder Pham Nhat Vuong, right, has taken over as chairman of VinFast as the EV maker recalibrates its global expansion strategy.
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[2026-05-26 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [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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[2026-05-26 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State media says accused received US$88,000 after he ‘fell step-by-step into the trap laid by the spy organisation’
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[2026-05-26 16:01 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State media says accused received US$88,000 after he ‘fell step-by-step into the trap laid by the spy organisation’
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[2026-05-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El ministro indio de Exteriores, S. Jaishankar, segundo por la izquierda, habla mientras la ministra australiana de Exteriores, Penny Wong, a la izquierda; el ministro japonés de Exteriores, Toshimitsu Motegi, segundo por la derecha, y el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, escuchan tras una cumbre ministerial en la Casa de Hyderabad, Nueva Delhi, India, el martes 26 de mayo de 2026.
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[2026-05-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In ancient times, fame was cultivated in streets, restaurants, poetry circles, where beauty and talent transformed poets, performers into icons
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[2026-05-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In ancient times, fame was cultivated in streets, restaurants, poetry circles, where beauty and talent transformed poets, performers into icons
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[2026-05-26 15:53 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-26 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog said Tuesday it has placed 42 highly indebted conglomerates under closer watch for debt reduction efforts, with Samsung Electronics Co. topping the list for the first time in eight years.
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[2026-05-26 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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[2026-05-26 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout) By Kim Seung-yeon
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[2026-05-26 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Sanae Takaichi pledged to suspend an 8% levy on food sales, but retailers say their systems aren’t designed for a tax of zero per cent
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[2026-05-26 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Residents returning from mainland China after Buddha’s Birthday long weekend get caught in long, winding queues and jam-packed checkpoints
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[2026-05-26 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Threads] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Residents returning from mainland China after Buddha’s Birthday long weekend get caught in long, winding queues and jam-packed checkpoints
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[2026-05-26 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nongshim is stepping up its push into India through a partnership with Blinkit, the country’s largest instant delivery platform.
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[2026-05-26 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Members of the Chinland Defense Force-Hakha prepare a fiber-optic drone in Chin state, Myanmar, on March 20. The group blurred the faces to protect the individuals' identities. (Photo by Chinland Defense Force-Hakha)
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[2026-05-26 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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[2026-05-26 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Singapore’s weaponised drone trials to Thailand targeting bad tourists, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-05-26 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Singapore’s weaponised drone trials to Thailand targeting bad tourists, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-05-26 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Tue 26 May 2026 at 3:13pm
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[2026-05-26 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ten-time PCA Open champion Marian Capadocia proved that pedigree outweighs rankings on Tuesday, dismantling eighth seed Althea Ong, 6-2, 6-3, to secure a quarterfinal berth in the Palawan Open 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
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[2026-05-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC will join South Korea's national team camp Tuesday in Salt Lake City as he prepares for his fourth World Cup appearance.
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[2026-05-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details on biz forum, background info in last 5 paras)
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[2026-05-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1966 -- The Japanese government returns some 1,300 cultural properties to Korea that were sent to Japan during the colonial period.
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[2026-05-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Tuesday it has simplified regulations to allow U.S. crude routed through third countries to remain eligible for benefits under the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), in line with efforts to stabilize the supply amid tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-05-26 14:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Herald Media Group, publisher of The Korea Herald and Herald Business, held a charity golf tournament Thursday to support the global promotion of Hangeul, the Korean writing system.
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[2026-05-26 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Streaming giant backs rising indie band as global demand for K-indie surges
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[2026-05-26 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Veterans Alyssa Valdez and Ara Galang will spearhead Alas Pilipinas’ campaign in the AVC Women’s Cup set in June in Candon.
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[2026-05-26 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ancient South American fusion may reduce risks of Parkinson’s and is enjoyed by top footballers, but the indigenous drink should be shared
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[2026-05-26 14:38 UTC+10:00] [Argentina's National Institute of Yerba Mate] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ancient South American fusion may reduce risks of Parkinson’s and is enjoyed by top footballers, but the indigenous drink should be shared
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[2026-05-26 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A person stands in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index, seen through the glass wall of an office building Monday, May 25, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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[2026-05-26 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Trade officials from South Korea and China have held talks to discuss the two countries' export control measures affecting bilateral trade of rare earths and critical minerals, Seoul's ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 3, 9, 19-20)By Yoo Jee-ho
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