Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-05-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Fiction] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: This fascinating novel about 18th-century privateer Alexander Selkirk, abandoned on a tiny island in the South Pacific, becomes a revelatory meditation on humanity
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[2026-05-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15. © Reuters
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[2026-05-15 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Singapore Airlines has seen Air India drag on its earnings for about five quarters, but analysts and the airline say the investment will pay off in the long term.
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[2026-05-15 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo also aims to become a major global supplier despite the project facing technological, cost and geopolitical hurdles
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[2026-05-15 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo also aims to become a major global supplier despite the project facing technological, cost and geopolitical hurdles
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[2026-05-15 15:57 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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[2026-05-15 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A 737 MAX airplane sits on the final assembly production line during a media tour of the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, on April 15. © Reuters
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[2026-05-15 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological fountainhead of the Hindu far right, says it is organising visits to the United States and other Western countries to bolster its public image globally and dispel claims it is involved in violence against religious minority groups in India.
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[2026-05-15 15:50 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Singapore/Jakarta: Australian fugitives smuggled to Indonesia from remote Queensland say they were fleeing because of threats from a suspected “competitor” to their NSW tobacco business, Indonesian prosecutors say.
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[2026-05-15 15:46 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: China calls for ceasefire and opening of seaway, while Donald Trump says Xi feels ‘very similar’ about ending the war in Iran
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[2026-05-15 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India Nov. 30, 2024. © Reuters
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[2026-05-15 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Anthropic is considering joining a Japanese corporate alliance on cyber defense. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yuki Nakao and Suzu Takahashi)
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[2026-05-15 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Outstanding value of bets passes US$420 billion amid seven-day record run, as investors drive indices to new highs
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[2026-05-15 15:30 UTC+10:00] [leveraged traders] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Outstanding value of bets passes US$420 billion amid seven-day record run, as investors drive indices to new highs
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[2026-05-15 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A commuter monitors the meter as an attendant refuels his scooter at a filling station in New Delhi, India, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Shonal Ganguly)
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[2026-05-15 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese and US leaders chat as they stroll through the grounds of Zhongnanhai as Trump again dangles the idea of a ‘G2’
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[2026-05-15 15:28 UTC+10:00] [G7] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese and US leaders chat as they stroll through the grounds of Zhongnanhai as Trump again dangles the idea of a ‘G2’
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[2026-05-15 15:27 UTC+10:00] [Diplomacy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: The president said he had secured trade deals and made progress on getting Chinese help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-05-15 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Employees of Hana Bank celebrate in a photo-op to mark the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) of over 8,000 points at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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[2026-05-15 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the White House on September 24, indicating that trade talks will extend beyond this week's two-day summit in Beijing.
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[2026-05-15 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Oil tankers enter Iran through Taftan, a joint border crossing along the Pakistan-Iran border, on June 19, 2025. Pakistan believes it can help move cargo into and out of Iran and profit from the traffic. © AP
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[2026-05-15 15:11 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-15 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The chairwoman of manufacturing giant Lens is one of the country’s richest self-made women, working her way up from Shenzhen’s factory floors
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[2026-05-15 15:09 UTC+10:00] [ChiNext] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The chairwoman of manufacturing giant Lens is one of the country’s richest self-made women, working her way up from Shenzhen’s factory floors
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[2026-05-15 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Global credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings on Friday affirmed South Korea's AA- sovereign rating with a stable outlook, citing the country's strong external finances, resilient exports and stable macroeconomic performance despite geopolitical risks, and structural challenges.
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[2026-05-15 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Witnesses recount a night of chaos unleashed during an attempt to arrest ICC-wanted Senator Ronald dela Rosa
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[2026-05-15 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Witnesses recount a night of chaos unleashed during an attempt to arrest ICC-wanted Senator Ronald dela Rosa
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[2026-05-15 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The head of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association (PMAAI) called on its members to remain calm and non-partisan following events involving Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, also a PMA graduate.
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[2026-05-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1973 -- North Korea joins the World Health Organization. South Korea became a member in 1949.
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[2026-05-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US-born Swede will be joined by Faith Kipyegon, Karsten Warholm, Letsile Tebogo and Tobi Amusan in a high-octane start to the series
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[2026-05-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Monaco] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US-born Swede will be joined by Faith Kipyegon, Karsten Warholm, Letsile Tebogo and Tobi Amusan in a high-octane start to the series
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[2026-05-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president targets ‘double-digit billions’ in farm sales and 200 Boeing jets as Beijing is said to weigh American oil imports to bypass Middle East shipping risks
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[2026-05-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [US Trade Representative] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president targets ‘double-digit billions’ in farm sales and 200 Boeing jets as Beijing is said to weigh American oil imports to bypass Middle East shipping risks
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[2026-05-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Communist Party's Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing on May 15. © Reuters
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[2026-05-15 14:49 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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[2026-05-15 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The country's bourse operator on Friday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index fell sharply shortly after briefly topping the historic 8,000-point landmark.
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[2026-05-15 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Fri 15 May 2026 at 2:40pm
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[2026-05-15 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Anthropic released a paper calling for tighter curbs on China's access to U.S. AI technology up as the two countries' leaders were meeting in Beijing. © Reuters
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[2026-05-15 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to remain fair, impartial, and neutral in the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following the announcement of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano that the chamber may convene as an impeachment court on May 18.
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[2026-05-15 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more remarks in paras 3, 5-7)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-05-15 14:37 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 14:36 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 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Russian leader’s one-day visit, tipped for May 20, is unlikely to feature the pomp and elaborate details of the US president’s trip
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[2026-05-15 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Kremlin] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Russian leader’s one-day visit, tipped for May 20, is unlikely to feature the pomp and elaborate details of the US president’s trip
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[2026-05-15 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump described the US-China relationship as “very strong” and touted that he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have “settled a lot of different problems” others couldn’t.
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[2026-05-15 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: BEIJING – President Trump can’t use his beloved cellphone while in China, one of the many logistical challenges that he and White House staff faced on the ground in Beijing.
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[2026-05-15 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S.-born Buddhist lama Jalue Dorje walks out of a prayer hall during a series of rituals and prayers bestowed by the spiritual leader of Shechen Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao)
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[2026-05-15 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump says his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has "become really a friend", asserting that the two leaders "settled a lot of different problems that other people wouldn’t have been able to settle".
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