Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-15 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The way President Trump and Xi Jinping’s footing was positioned during their sitdown at the Chinese Communist Party’s leadership compound Friday was a big “tell” regarding the overall success of the historic two-day summit, according to a body language expert.
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[2026-05-15 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BEIJING, May 15 (Yonhap) -- When U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing this week, their cordial exchange of pleasantries, a firm handshake and emphasis on cooperation fueled cautious optimism about relations between the two superpowers.
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[2026-05-15 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (6th LD) U.S., China agree Iran can never have nuke, Strait of Hormuz must remain open: White House
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[2026-05-15 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA. Philippines — The Ombudsman has issued a six-month preventive suspension to acting Senate Sergeant at Arms Mao Aplasca in connection with the shooting incident at the Senate on Wednesday, May 13.
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[2026-05-15 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Washington’s policy on Taiwan remains unchanged and any attempt by China to break the status quo would be a “terrible mistake,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.
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[2026-05-15 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Washington’s policy on Taiwan remains unchanged and any attempt by China to break the status quo would be a “terrible mistake,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.
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[2026-05-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers
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[2026-05-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers
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[2026-05-15 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BEIJING, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A long-speculated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not materialize during Trump's visit to Beijing this week as Trump focused on a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the ongoing war with Iran.
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[2026-05-15 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BEIJING, May 15 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing for Washington on Friday, wrapping up his three-day visit here for summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, as well as Taiwan and other key issues.
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[2026-05-15 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-15 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday met with Peter Howitt, a co-laureate of the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, to discuss an innovation-driven growth strategy for South Korea.
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[2026-05-15 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline: Malaysia's economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the previous three months. © Reuters
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[2026-05-15 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: China's President Xi Jinping took US President Donald Trump for a tour around Zhongnanhai Gardens during his visit to Beijing on Friday. The two leaders walked through the compound’s gardens before holding private talks focused on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the war in Iran. Xi showed Trump through the large gate and pointed out trees, noting that some were hundreds of years old.
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[2026-05-15 17:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Filipino comedian and actress Melai Cantiveros visited South Chungcheong Province with her family and production crew as local officials seek to attract Filipino Catholic tourists ahead of World Youth Day Seoul 2027.
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[2026-05-15 17:02 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Man who testified at Tai Po fire inquiry and wife suspected of abusing Covid loan scheme with proceeds later withdrawn and partly transferred
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[2026-05-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides meet in the semi-finals of the Women’s Asian Champions League in the city of Suwon; national flags and anthems will not be used
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[2026-05-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides meet in the semi-finals of the Women’s Asian Champions League in the city of Suwon; national flags and anthems will not be used
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[2026-05-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
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[2026-05-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
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[2026-05-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
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[2026-05-15 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Katie Foley writing to you from London. This morning in the newsroom, we've been watching the final few hours of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China — which included a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping over tea and a working lunch at Zhongnanhai garden, adjacent to the Forbidden City.
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[2026-05-15 16:55 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-15 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Beijing Capital International Airport aboard Air Force One on May 15. © Reuters
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[2026-05-15 16:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-05-15 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the South Korean Army has highlighted ongoing efforts to modernize combat systems incorporating unmanned technologies, such as drones and robots, reaffirming the Army's role in helping ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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[2026-05-15 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday denounced Britain for including a North Korean children's camp in its new sanctions list over suspected involvement in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children, calling it a "heinous politically-motivated provocation."
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[2026-05-15 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Green Party’s record-breaking gains in UK council elections are a sign voters are taking climate change seriously, analysts say
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[2026-05-15 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Green Party’s record-breaking gains in UK council elections are a sign voters are taking climate change seriously, analysts say
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[2026-05-15 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen-year-old Lilith Rufino further strengthened her reputation as one of the country’s most promising young tennis talents after capturing two singles titles, while Miguel Lagac III sustained his impressive form in the Mayor Najie Gapangada Juniors Age-Group Tennis Championships at the 7 Lakes courts in San Pablo City, Laguna last weekend.
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[2026-05-15 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Andoya spaceport. (Screenshot from the website of the European Space Agency)
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[2026-05-15 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Golf Tour resumes with a vengeance next week as a hungry, battle-tested field returns from a two-month break eager to seize momentum in what shapes up to be a fierce and wide-open chase for the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship crown beginning May 19 in Cavinti, Laguna.
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[2026-05-15 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has boarded his Air Force One to depart Beijing, concluding his visit to China.
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[2026-05-15 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TOP seed Kathlyn Bugna breezed past fifth seed Michaela Suarez, 6-0, 6-1, Friday to reach the girls U16 final in the Philta National Age Group Championships at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
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[2026-05-15 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (6th LD) U.S., China agree Iran can never have nuke, Strait of Hormuz must remain open: White House
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[2026-05-15 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled that photos of text messages and other files taken from a spouse’s mobile phone can be used as evidence in a civil lawsuit over an alleged affair, even if the material was collected unlawfully.
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[2026-05-15 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as the two begin a bilateral meeting in Beijing on May 14. © Reuters
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[2026-05-15 16:19 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-15 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that US President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping have reached "a series of new common understandings" during their landmark summit in Beijing.
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[2026-05-15 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Beijing, with the White House saying Xi agreed the strategic waterway “must remain open to support the free flow of energy” as tensions over the Iran war continue to roil global markets.
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[2026-05-15 16:17 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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[2026-05-15 16:16 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-15 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel
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[2026-05-15 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Polytechnic University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel
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[2026-05-15 16:14 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Japan said Thursday that interim women's team coach Michihisa Kano will keep the on a job full-time basis, having stepped up when Nils Nielsen was axed 12 days after winning women's soccer's Asian Cup.
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[2026-05-15 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of Japan’s national soccer team, speaks during a news conference announcing Japan’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Friday, May 15, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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[2026-05-15 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Bank Central Asia, Indonesia's largest private lender by assets, is among those targeted in planned banking rule changes aimed at mobilizing more funds to support President Prabowo Subianto's priority policies.
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[2026-05-15 16:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Chinese food, beauty and travel trends are gaining ground, even as distrust of Beijing remains deeply rooted
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[2026-05-15 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out an extravagant spread for President Trump Friday before their historic summit ended — as those outside the fancy event were served up bags of the commander in chief’s trusty standby, McDonald’s.
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[2026-05-15 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Thailand's state-owned energy company PTT reported a higher net profit in the January-March quarter, as tensions in the Middle East pushed oil and gas prices higher. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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