Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Watsons Philippines gathered the country’s leading health, wellness and beauty companies for the Watsons HWB Awards 2026 at Shangri-La The Fort on May 15, celebrating industry excellence, innovation and long-standing partnerships that continue to shape the retail landscape.
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[2026-05-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ON May 8, the World Bank issued an Implementation Status Report (ISR) for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, a flagship infrastructure project envisioned more than a decade ago as the backbone of a modern, efficient public transportation network in the Philippines’ rapidly growing second city. The significant information in the World Bank ISR was that, at the behest of the Philippine government, the multilateral lender is giving up on the project, moving to cancel $84.9 million of the
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[2026-05-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS a key hub of China’s advanced manufacturing sector, the Yangtze River Delta region has seen robust growth in its robotics industry.
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[2026-05-20 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hitachi is partnering with Anthropic on systems to operate and maintain infrastructure more efficiently. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-05-20 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing. He has travelled to China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip coincides with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation.
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[2026-05-20 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing. He has travelled to China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip coincides with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation.
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[2026-05-20 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Meta will focus on models without displays for Japan, priced around $500. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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[2026-05-20 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Russian leader is visiting the country for the 25th time and will be looking to strengthen the close bond between the nations
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[2026-05-20 01:17 UTC+10:00] [Diaoyutai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Russian leader is visiting the country for the 25th time and will be looking to strengthen the close bond between the nations
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[2026-05-20 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Farmworkers carry rice saplings for planting in India. Agriculture accounts for a substantial share of economic activity in India and Southeast Asia. © Reuters
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[2026-05-20 00:57 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said that it will not need to conduct a special election to fill the vacancy of the two party-list lawmakers who recently resigned from the House of Representatives, noting that it will only need a notice from the lower chamber to trigger another proclamation.
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[2026-05-20 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — China and the United States "should work together to promote the development and governance of AI", Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday.
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[2026-05-20 00:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-05-20 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: NTT Docomo and NEC will establish a high-speed network in Singapore through a joint venture. (Nikkei composite photo)
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[2026-05-20 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Siranudh Scott, a scion of the family behind the beer brand, posted a video accusing his brother of repeatedly abusing him as kids
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[2026-05-20 00:35 UTC+10:00] [Bhirombhakdi family] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Siranudh Scott, a scion of the family behind the beer brand, posted a video accusing his brother of repeatedly abusing him as kids
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[2026-05-20 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: New Delhi, India — When Argentina’s Gonzalo Montiel converted a penalty to seal his country’s third FIFA World Cup title in December 2022 in Qatar, Lionel Messi fan Vishwas Banerjee celebrated the Albiceleste’s triumph with abandon in Bangalore, a football-crazy city in southeastern India.
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[2026-05-19 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has processed more than 5.4 million voter registration applications following the close of the registration period for the Nov. 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
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[2026-05-19 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima filed House Bill 9171 or the proposed Anti-Ticket Scalping Act.
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[2026-05-19 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The officer identified as firing the first shot was a classmate of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who escaped in the chaos
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[2026-05-19 23:41 UTC+10:00] [Senate] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The officer identified as firing the first shot was a classmate of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who escaped in the chaos
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[2026-05-19 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-05-19 23:24 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Russian leader says relations between two countries have reached ‘unprecedented level’ on eve of 25th visit to China
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[2026-05-19 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The proposed ban has already been scaled back, as riders demand better infrastructure and government support before making the switch to electric.
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[2026-05-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers build system that can send energy to multiple moving targets, taking another step towards dream of an orbiting power station
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[2026-05-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Omega] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Researchers build system that can send energy to multiple moving targets, taking another step towards dream of an orbiting power station
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[2026-05-19 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 22-year-old man shot 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf at her home in Islamabad after she repeatedly rejected his advances
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[2026-05-19 22:47 UTC+10:00] [Kim Kardashian] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 22-year-old man shot 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf at her home in Islamabad after she repeatedly rejected his advances
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[2026-05-19 22:46 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Duran
Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.
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[2026-05-19 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manuel Parlade has been designated as officer-in-charge of the Office of Senate Sergeant-at-Arms following the suspension of retired Police major general Mao Aplasca.
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[2026-05-19 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Harmie Constantino heralded her return to form in style, shooting an eagle-boosted six-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead over Mafy Singson after 18 holes of the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship in Laguna on Tuesday.
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[2026-05-19 22:25 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenLima, Peru Supporters of the presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga hold signs and wave flags during a protest against the official results published by the national elections board outside the Palace of Justice. López Aliaga finished third Photograph: John Reyes/EPAShareView image in fullscreenSan Diego, US A woman holding a child addresses the San Diego mayor, Todd Gloria (L), as police from across San Diego county responded to an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego
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[2026-05-19 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing less than a week after US President Donald Trump concluded his own visit to China, highlighting the growing importance of relations among the world’s major powers.
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[2026-05-19 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.”
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[2026-05-19 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.”
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[2026-05-19 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Beijing is a top tourist attraction in the spring. This month it is also a top diplomatic attraction for world leaders. China’s President Xi Jinping recently said farewell to US President Donald Trump and then prepared to say hello to President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Mr Trump’s visit is the first of several planned American meetings with Mr Xi although it is unclear what the recent talks achieved beyond photo opportunities, public cordiality and plans for future engagements.
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[2026-05-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users
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[2026-05-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Ne Zha] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users
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[2026-05-19 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are lower, set for a 3rd drop in a row, as traders waited for futile signs of progress toward a peace deal in the Middle East. and as tech and small cap stocks reacted adversely to higher bond yields around the globe, but nowhere more so than in Japan, where many tenors are trading at record lows, as the wheels have fully come off the clown bus, aka the Bank of Japan.
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[2026-05-19 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The navy based its assessment partly on regional partners admiring its newer ships that were deployed in recent joint exercises
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[2026-05-19 21:58 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The navy based its assessment partly on regional partners admiring its newer ships that were deployed in recent joint exercises
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[2026-05-19 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The attack is understood to have occurred at a restaurant inside the Shanghai World Financial Center, at center, seen from the Bund. © Reuters
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[2026-05-19 21:46 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Quando os líderes de ambos os países se encontrarem em Pequim, esta semana, Rússia e China poderão, mais uma vez, celebrar sua parceria "sem limites" – expressão criada quando os presidentes Vladimir Putin e Xi Jinping se encontraram pouco antes da guerra na Ucrânia –, ainda que cada vez mais desigual.
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[2026-05-19 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Domestic investors played a crucial role in helping the Indian equity market avoid a "freefall" after foreign investors sold billions worth of equities last year, the chief executive of the country's oldest stock market told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" on Tuesday.
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[2026-05-19 21:35 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While AI is a sensitive issue for the superpowers, both are worried about its misuse by terrorists and criminal gangs
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[2026-05-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Guo Jiakun] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While AI is a sensitive issue for the superpowers, both are worried about its misuse by terrorists and criminal gangs
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[2026-05-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say
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[2026-05-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Joe Biden] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say
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