Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-14 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Honda’s Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe speaks at a press conference in Tokyo Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Yuta Omori/Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-05-14 17:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks finished at a record peak of above 7,980 on Thursday, just an inch away from the unprecedented 8,000-point level, as investors closely paid attention to the ongoing summit between the United States and China, and artificial intelligence-related stocks continued their rally.
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[2026-05-14 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a Hong Kong coach turning parks into gyms to vegetarian omakase in Vancouver, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-05-14 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Jiangsu province] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a Hong Kong coach turning parks into gyms to vegetarian omakase in Vancouver, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-05-14 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking a breakthrough in its push to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States through a top-level political decision between their presidential offices, a source familiar with the matter said Thursday.
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[2026-05-14 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines said Thursday that Filipinos should be concerned over the incidents that happened at the Senate on Wednesday, calling it a failure in leadership.
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[2026-05-14 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more info throughout; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-05-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fung, who coached the 22-year-old for 13 months in 2024, says youngster is better than other world champions when they were at the same age
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[2026-05-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fung, who coached the 22-year-old for 13 months in 2024, says youngster is better than other world champions when they were at the same age
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[2026-05-14 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-14 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Thu 14 May 2026 at 4:54pm
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[2026-05-14 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday at a superpower summit.
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[2026-05-14 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Trump was received with a red-carpet ceremony at the Great Hall of the People before opening bilateral talks with Xi. The Chinese president said both countries should “work together to address global challenges”, while Trump said the two nations could have “a fantastic future together”. He also praised Xi personally, describing him as “a great leader” and saying the two men had consistently managed to resolve disagreements quickly through direct contact.
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[2026-05-14 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns
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[2026-05-14 16:41 UTC+10:00] [China ETFs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns
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[2026-05-14 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished at a record peak of above 7,900 on Thursday as investors closely paid attention to the ongoing summit between the United States and China, and artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks continued their rally.
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[2026-05-14 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese energy company Eneos said on May 14 that it will buy U.S. oil company Chevron's fuel products business in several Southeast Asian countries and Australia for $2.17 billion. (Photos by Mao Kawano and Yuji Ohira)
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[2026-05-14 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese energy company Eneos said on May 14 that it will buy U.S. oil company Chevron's fuel products business in several Southeast Asian countries and Australia for $2.17 billion. (Photos by Mao Kawano and Yuji Ohira)
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[2026-05-14 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump’s welcome at the grand ceremony in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday followed the same pomp and protocol as his 2017 trip — but the event seemed “significantly more jovial” than his previous visit, according to an expert.
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[2026-05-14 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
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[2026-05-14 16:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-14 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean prisoners of war (POWs) again won a damages suit filed here against North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday over forced labor they endured in captivity.
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[2026-05-14 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: With won nearing 1,500 per dollar again, Seoul seeks stronger financial safety net from Washington
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[2026-05-14 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog on Thursday launched on-site investigations into four major petrochemical firms over allegations of price-fixing amid growing concerns over rising consumer prices in the wake of the Middle East crisis, sources said.
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[2026-05-14 16:06 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘The government is reviewing the views of various stakeholders to finalise the details,’ spokesman says as series of accidents involving elderly cabbies trigger concerns
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[2026-05-14 16:04 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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[2026-05-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former track athlete branches out and excels working at great heights; says women bring special advantages to job
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[2026-05-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former track athlete branches out and excels working at great heights; says women bring special advantages to job
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[2026-05-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said the accusations were deliberately spread to confuse the public and inflame tensions
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[2026-05-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [federal constitution] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said the accusations were deliberately spread to confuse the public and inflame tensions
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[2026-05-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Riders fire their rifles on horseback at a traditional equestrian show in Bouznika, Morocco. AFPInfo An aerial view of people gathering to buy livestock ahead of Eid Al Adha, at a market in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. EPAInfo Flares are fired by Israeli forces in Arnoun, as seen from Marjayoun, Lebanon.
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[2026-05-14 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Political scientist Li Cheng says the meetings have importance but they can’t tackle the fundamentals
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[2026-05-14 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Political scientist Li Cheng says the meetings have importance but they can’t tackle the fundamentals
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[2026-05-14 15:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: At rare town hall, Chung Euisun discusses EV rivalry, robotics and China’s accelerating innovation push
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[2026-05-14 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appear almost nonexistent on the occasion of Trump's ongoing visit to China, but the possibility cannot be ruled out, a senior South Korean government said Thursday.
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[2026-05-14 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- A North Korea-linked hacking group is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology to develop malicious software targeting the South Korean government's electronic authentication system, a Russian cybersecurity firm said Thursday.
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[2026-05-14 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.
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[2026-05-14 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Easing US-China tensions may support Korean chip exports while accelerating China’s semiconductor ambitions
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[2026-05-14 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Ora 5 from Great Wall Motor is displayed at the Beijing auto show on April 24. The company, which topped the list of state subsidy recipients last year, is increasingly pushing exports. © Reuters
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[2026-05-14 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-05-14 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate whether Wednesday's shooting incident at the Senate was "staged."
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[2026-05-14 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: India’s Foreign Minister S.Jaishankar, right, shakes hands with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as he arrives for a two-day BRICS nations meeting in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
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[2026-05-14 15:33 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for his alleged role in country’s deadly anti-drug crackdown that saw thousands killed
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[2026-05-14 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Honda Motor has been forced to scale back its aggressive EV strategy, set in 2021 under President Toshihiro Mibe's leadership, due to a changing business environment. © Getty Images
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[2026-05-14 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on political developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China.
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[2026-05-14 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's National Labor Relations Commission on Thursday formally asked Samsung Electronics and its largest union to resume postarbitration talks on Saturday, a last-ditch attempt to avert what would be the company's first full-scale strike, set for May 21.
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[2026-05-14 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump begins talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with trade, Iran, energy and the Strait of Hormuz on the agenda.
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[2026-05-14 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS photo, more info in para 4)
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[2026-05-14 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Prolonged conflict in the Middle East has driven up global oil prices, significantly increasing the operating costs for gas-powered vehicles in Korea while boosting demand for electric vehicles.
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[2026-05-14 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK shieldus said Thursday that nearly 90 percent of ransomware attack reports in South Korea over the past five years came from small and medium-sized enterprises.
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