Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-18 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine national selections for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest Asia have been announced.
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[2026-05-18 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Bae Jun-ho was one of the stars for South Korea in their run to the semifinals at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. And last Saturday, Bae became the only one of the 21 players from that U-20 team to be called up for the senior World Cup this summer.
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[2026-05-18 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent hardliner Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, is a veteran of peace talks with the US
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[2026-05-18 19:35 UTC+10:00] [Ningxia University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent hardliner Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, is a veteran of peace talks with the US
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[2026-05-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Raul Lambino, Association for Philippines-China Understanding Inc. chairman and president (holding microphone), announces during a press conference the three awardees for the 2026 6th Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding . The awarded were led by former national security adviser Clarita Carlos and include Zhang Zhaodong, a rice hybrid technology expert from China.
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[2026-05-18 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Un terremoto de magnitud 5,2 sacudió el lunes la región de Guangxi, en el sur de China, causando la muerte de dos personas, la caída de edificios y la evacuación de miles de habitantes, informó la prensa estatal.
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[2026-05-18 19:15 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fresh allocation brings total funding to HK$18 billion over five years
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[2026-05-18 19:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Motor Co. said the prolonged slowdown in electric vehicle demand has ended in Korea following signs of a rebound in the first quarter, as it pushes a more aggressive EV strategy.
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[2026-05-18 19:10 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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[2026-05-18 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Starbucks Korea apologized Monday over an online promotional event after it faced backlash for allegedly evoking painful memories of South Korea's authoritarian past on the anniversary of the 1980 pro-democracy movement.
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[2026-05-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scathing commentary accuses self-ruled island’s leader of ‘forgetting his ancestors’ and ‘ingratiating himself’ with Tokyo amid frayed ties
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[2026-05-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [DPP] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scathing commentary accuses self-ruled island’s leader of ‘forgetting his ancestors’ and ‘ingratiating himself’ with Tokyo amid frayed ties
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[2026-05-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seoul is considering using a rarely used emergency power to halt a strike that could cost the economy US$67 billion
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[2026-05-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [University of Seoul] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seoul is considering using a rarely used emergency power to halt a strike that could cost the economy US$67 billion
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[2026-05-18 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Protesters from opposing groups started gathering outside the Senate in Pasay City on Monday as lawmakers began the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-05-18 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Of the 26 players named to South Korea's FIFA World Cup squad Saturday, none was a bigger surprise than Gangwon FC defender Lee Gi-hyuk.
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[2026-05-18 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Four crew members safely ejected from two EA-18G Growlers after the mid-air collision during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
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[2026-05-18 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The renewed pullback in Chinese EV stocks follows a brief rally that was driven by expectations of rising demand for alternative energy
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[2026-05-18 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Li Auto] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The renewed pullback in Chinese EV stocks follows a brief rally that was driven by expectations of rising demand for alternative energy
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[2026-05-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Japan remains the most developed market, property investors are finding new opportunities elsewhere in the region
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[2026-05-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [property] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Japan remains the most developed market, property investors are finding new opportunities elsewhere in the region
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[2026-05-18 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has defended purchases of American weaponry after US President Donald Trump characterized weapons deliveries to the island as a bargaining chip in talks with Beijing.
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[2026-05-18 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has defended purchases of American weaponry after US President Donald Trump characterized weapons deliveries to the island as a bargaining chip in talks with Beijing.
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[2026-05-18 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rival-turned-ally Umno, and allies-turned-rivals Rafizi and Nik Nazmi, may force the prime minister to call an early election
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[2026-05-18 18:19 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rival-turned-ally Umno, and allies-turned-rivals Rafizi and Nik Nazmi, may force the prime minister to call an early election
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[2026-05-18 18:18 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 5.1 million voter registration applications have been processed nationwide by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as of Friday, May 16, according to the latest data shared by the poll body.
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[2026-05-18 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Police personnel stand behind their shields outside the Senate of the Philippines, in Manila, Thursday May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerard Carreon)
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[2026-05-18 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Telecom and China Unicom’s Shanghai branch are among the latest telecommunications carriers to offer token-based packages to consumers
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[2026-05-18 18:09 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Telecom and China Unicom’s Shanghai branch are among the latest telecommunications carriers to offer token-based packages to consumers
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[2026-05-18 18:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Africa Day Seoul 2026 to bridge Korea, Africa and broader Global South with culture says Rwandan envoy to Korea
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[2026-05-18 17:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran finished runner-up at the Kroger Queen City Championship on Sunday.
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[2026-05-18 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Early summer heat gripped many parts of South Korea on Monday, with the inland city of Gimcheon logging temperatures higher than the heat wave threshold.
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[2026-05-18 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump, a la derecha, sonríe junto al mandatario chino Xi Jinping luego de visitar el Jardín Zhongnanhai, el viernes 15 de mayo de 2026, en Beijing. (Evan Vucci/Foto compartida vía AP)
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[2026-05-18 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Revisions aim to better reflect industry shifts, with addition of information and communications sector
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[2026-05-18 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Mercedes-Benz Korea said Monday it will open an experience space in Seoul this week as part of its effort to expand customer engagement and strengthen the brand image of the German luxury automaker.
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[2026-05-18 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, toppling buildings and triggering the evacuations of thousands, state media reported.
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[2026-05-18 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila says it sent a plane over the South China Sea reef in an effort to ‘drive away’ those carrying out ‘unauthorised’ research activity
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[2026-05-18 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Spratly Islands] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila says it sent a plane over the South China Sea reef in an effort to ‘drive away’ those carrying out ‘unauthorised’ research activity
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[2026-05-18 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean teams are scheduled to compete in nine different categories in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan this year, with T1's star player Faker set to compete in the League of Legends (LoL) category once again, the Korea e-Sports Association said Monday.
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[2026-05-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's budget ministry said Monday it has designated around 900 state-funded projects for budget cuts, consolidation or abolition in a move expected to help the government save up to 7.7 trillion won (US$5.12 billion).
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[2026-05-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry, as well as other related government institutions, held a working-level workshop Monday on cybersecurity issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) with OpenAI.
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[2026-05-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Angelique Donnellan
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[2026-05-18 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With first-tier cities seeing price upticks, analysts are optimistic that the struggling property sector is showing signs of bottoming out
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[2026-05-18 16:51 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With first-tier cities seeing price upticks, analysts are optimistic that the struggling property sector is showing signs of bottoming out
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[2026-05-18 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-05-18 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Kagome is revamping the packaging of several ketchup products after supply disruptions made white printing ink harder to source, according to Japan Today. The shortage stems from raw material constraints tied to the conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-05-18 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The government will launch DNA tests on remains recovered from the site of a wartime coal mine disaster in Japan's Ube that killed 136 Korean forced laborers, the foreign ministry said Monday.
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[2026-05-18 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is rich in coal, putting it at the center of a growing coal-to-chemicals industry in the country. (China Daily via Reuters)
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[2026-05-18 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management, Kim Robert De Leon, holds a Guinness record for having the biggest collection of pope stamps.
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[2026-05-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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