Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-13 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) has overhauled the Alas Pilipinas women’s roster, with De La Salle University’s Angel Canino and Amie Provido standing as the only two returning players.
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[2026-05-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Chinese and American flags flutter alongside a road in Beijing ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's arrival on May 13. © Reuters
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[2026-05-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nine fraud centres dismantled and 276 suspects arrested in joint operation between FBI, Chinese Ministry of Public Security and Dubai Police
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[2026-05-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Dubai Police] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nine fraud centres dismantled and 276 suspects arrested in joint operation between FBI, Chinese Ministry of Public Security and Dubai Police
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[2026-05-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Soho House’s Tokyo outpost brings luxury accommodation, rooftop pool views, a Taschen bookshop and a distinctly Japanese-Western sensibility
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[2026-05-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Soho House Tokyo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Soho House’s Tokyo outpost brings luxury accommodation, rooftop pool views, a Taschen bookshop and a distinctly Japanese-Western sensibility
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[2026-05-13 16:53 UTC+10:00] [National News] [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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[2026-05-13 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, which sank after a series of explosions in unexplained circumstances, may have been carrying two nuclear reactors bound for North Korea, according to a CNN report on Tuesday.
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[2026-05-13 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The prime minister warns of a direct impact on Singapore’s trade if the international law framework is weakened
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[2026-05-13 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The prime minister warns of a direct impact on Singapore’s trade if the international law framework is weakened
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[2026-05-13 16:39 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Mathias Cormann, secretary-general of the OECD, has expressed concern over the government's plan to temporarily lower the consumption tax on food items to zero, calling it not cost-effective.
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[2026-05-13 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — GENDER equity and inclusivity will be recognized and showcased in what looms as an exciting and action-packed Philippine leg of the Karate One-Youth League Manila presented by the Philippine Sports Commission starting Thursday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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[2026-05-13 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded by more than 2 percent to settle above the 7,800-point mark Wednesday as investors scooped up semiconductor and auto shares amid lingering Middle East tensions ahead of the U.S.-China summit. The local currency declined against the U.S. dollar.
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[2026-05-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Losing candidates in the May 2025 midterm elections may now be appointed to any government position after a one-year appointment ban, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-13 16:29 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Can a Philippine-led maritime hub succeed? Observers say the plan touches on a dispute other members are loath to broach
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[2026-05-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Can a Philippine-led maritime hub succeed? Observers say the plan touches on a dispute other members are loath to broach
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[2026-05-13 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 13 (Yonhap) -- A court on Wednesday concluded hearings on Samsung Electronics Co.'s request for an injunction to block a strike threatened by its unionized workers.
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[2026-05-13 16:24 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: It is nearly 10 years since the US president made a state visit to China, and Iran, Taiwan, trade, AI and drugs look set to dominate
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[2026-05-13 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Un instalador solar fija un panel solar en la azotea de una casa en Manila, Filipinas, el 30 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Anton L. Delgado)
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[2026-05-13 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hanwha-backed ice cream brand plans to expand from 15 stores to 100 locations in 2027
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[2026-05-13 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: State-run think tank says semiconductor upcycle could drive further expansion
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[2026-05-13 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) hopes to identify potential members of the national team when it stages the 2026 SMART/MVPSF National New Face of the Year Taekwondo Championships in two playing dates.
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[2026-05-13 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Poland and South Korea underscored bilateral cooperation on Tuesday, marking Polish Constitution Day in Seoul.
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[2026-05-13 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to a private hospital in Gurugram (erstwhile Gurgaon) for some medical tests. This is the third time the 79-year-old Rajya Sabha MP has been hospitalised since January this year.
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[2026-05-13 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Controversy surrounding a proposal by President Lee Jae Myung's policy aide to distribute excess tax revenue from South Korea's technology sector is growing, with the president saying that the issue is being fanned by fake news.
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[2026-05-13 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nearly a third of districts in one of the world’s most densely populated countries are experiencing a shortage of condoms and contraceptives
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[2026-05-13 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Bangladesh] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nearly a third of districts in one of the world’s most densely populated countries are experiencing a shortage of condoms and contraceptives
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[2026-05-13 16:03 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-05-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Fentanyl] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US overdose deaths have plunged, but experts warn the ‘supply shock’ from Chinese precursors may only be a temporary fix
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[2026-05-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [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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[2026-05-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 44-year-old fruit farmer suffers brain attack which leaves him in need of long-term rehabilitation; Good Samaritans clear produce before it rots
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[2026-05-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 44-year-old fruit farmer suffers brain attack which leaves him in need of long-term rehabilitation; Good Samaritans clear produce before it rots
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[2026-05-13 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Experts and government officials from South Korea and African nations gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss Africa's strategic and economic importance ahead of an upcoming foreign ministers' meeting, the foreign ministry said.
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[2026-05-13 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos on Monday deplored the delayed transmittal by the House of Representatives of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-05-13 15:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-13 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London.
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[2026-05-13 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A parliamentary conference on Tuesday discussed ways to help migrant workers become part of their local communities and shift away from employer-focused immigration policies.
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[2026-05-13 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia are turning to rooftop solar power as costs climb due to the Iran war. In the Philippines, which is in a state of national energy emergency, a survey of 20 local solar companies found a 70% increase in weekly installations and a six-fold jump in customer inquirers since the conflict began.
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[2026-05-13 15:33 UTC+10:00] [Cathay Pacific Airways] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bradley formally assumes roles of executive director and board chairman following company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday
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[2026-05-13 15:29 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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[2026-05-13 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — For Behrouz Mohammad ‘Madi’ Mojdeh, the long chase is finally over—and a bigger journey has just begun.
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[2026-05-13 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held trade talks in Seoul on Wednesday ahead of this week's high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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[2026-05-13 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: People walk on Mount Kailash in Tibet, China, May 2017. (Photo by Christoph Mohr/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)
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[2026-05-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-05-13 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Delegations from China and the United States began economic and trade consultations in South Korea on Wednesday ahead of President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing later in the day, according to Xinhua News Agency.
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[2026-05-13 15:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Exchange, South Korea's bourse operator, said Wednesday it has begun adopting artificial intelligence technology in its capital market monitoring works.
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[2026-05-13 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Inflationary pressure from rising fuel prices has already knocked down summer travel inquiries by as much as 15 per cent
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[2026-05-13 15:11 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Inflationary pressure from rising fuel prices has already knocked down summer travel inquiries by as much as 15 per cent
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[2026-05-13 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Business leaders, academics and international officials have expressed hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to China will help stabilize China-U.S. relations and expand cooperation between the world's two largest economies amid growing global uncertainty.
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