Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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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
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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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[2026-05-13 15:07 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-13 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea has raised the mandatory retirement age for office workers by three years to reflect the country's population aging and demographic changes, according to a North Korean academic paper Wednesday.
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[2026-05-13 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Despite decadeslong thorny ties between South Korea and Japan resulting from the Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945, collaborations between South Korean and Japanese artists have vibrantly continued over the years, evolving in line with changing social and political contexts.
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[2026-05-13 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: One day after vehemently denying speculation that India plans to raise duties on gold and silver imports following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urging people to avoid buying gold for a year due to the impact of the Iran war, India did in fact raise import tariffs on gold and silver in an attempt to defend its currency, a surprise move as the country races to limit the damage from the Middle East war and to shore up foreign-exchange reserves.
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[2026-05-13 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with start of U.S.-China talks; CHANGES headline, photo)
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[2026-05-13 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange, South Korea's bourse operator, said Wednesday it has begun adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology in its capital market monitoring works.
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[2026-05-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1928 -- Korean independence movement activist Jo Myeong-ha unsuccessfully attempts to assassinate Japanese Army Gen. Kunihiko Kuninomiya in Taiwan. Jo, 23, self-taught in Korea and Japan, cooperated with Taiwanese locals to block the Japanese colonial regime. He was arrested at the scene and later executed.
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[2026-05-13 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides will seek to ‘iron out any last-minute issues’ in single day of talks, economist says
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[2026-05-13 14:59 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides will seek to ‘iron out any last-minute issues’ in single day of talks, economist says
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[2026-05-13 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) said Wednesday it has secured a 748.5 billion-won (US$500.8 million) contract to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
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[2026-05-13 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Qualcomm Chief Technology Officer Baaziz Achour speaks at the opening of the company’s R&D center in Hanoi on May 12. The chipmaker is expanding its Vietnam operations beyond AI into chip design. (Photo by Mai Nguyen)
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[2026-05-13 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will newly implement an evaluation system to give out subsidies to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers starting in July, with a focus on promoting contributions to domestic supply chains, the climate ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-05-13 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The tandem of former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Raffy Tulfo led the pairing of Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Imee Marcos in a survey conducted by OCTA Research.
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[2026-05-13 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japanese snack giant Calbee is switching to monochrome packaging on some of its products, because of a naphtha shortage sparked by oil supply disruptions related to the Iran war.
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[2026-05-13 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Social media posts showing actress Dimples Romana in Madrid and unverified photos of Bea Alonzo’s family in Spain have reignited speculation that the actress’ rumored wedding to businessman Vincent Co could still be happening this week.
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[2026-05-13 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to immediately resolve the consolidated habeas corpus petitions questioning his arrest, saying the delay has triggered what it described as a constitutional crisis.
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[2026-05-13 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Abdul Halim Aman, 69, takes the reins at a turbulent time for the MACC. ‘He has a difficult job ahead’, one analyst says
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[2026-05-13 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Abdul Halim Aman, 69, takes the reins at a turbulent time for the MACC. ‘He has a difficult job ahead’, one analyst says
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[2026-05-13 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: India, the world's second-largest gold consumer, has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to curb bullion purchases for a year as overseas purchases pressure the rupee.
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[2026-05-13 14:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Xiaomi Korea said Wednesday it appointed Summer Peng as its new general manager as the Chinese electronics brand moves to strengthen its operations and market presence in Korea.
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[2026-05-13 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, center, arrives at Incheon International Airport ahead of a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and trade talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, hours ahead of President Donald Trump's arrival in China. © Reuters
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[2026-05-13 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This combination of images shows actors, from left, Kumail Nanjiani, Sandra Oh, and Bowen Yang. (AP Photo)
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[2026-05-13 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan to intensify mediation efforts between the United States and Iran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Xinhua News Agency.
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[2026-05-13 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Fifteen people, including two paramedics and a Lebanese soldier, were killed and 13 others wounded on Tuesday in 59 Israeli attacks across Lebanon, according to Anadolu Agency.
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[2026-05-13 14:01 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The US president will arrive with tech leaders including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, with trade, AI and Taiwan all set to be discussed
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[2026-05-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: MizarVision defiant after Washington imposes sweeping ban for publishing open-source images detailing Operation Fury activities
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[2026-05-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: MizarVision defiant after Washington imposes sweeping ban for publishing open-source images detailing Operation Fury activities
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[2026-05-13 13:53 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-13 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing urges US president ‘to hold the line on peaceful coexistence’ as it prepares to host him at heritage site
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[2026-05-13 13:45 UTC+10:00] [Arabella] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing urges US president ‘to hold the line on peaceful coexistence’ as it prepares to host him at heritage site
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[2026-05-13 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Oil prices fell on Wednesday after three consecutive days of gains, as investors monitored the fragile ceasefire involving Iran, the United States and Israel, along with developments surrounding President Donald Trump’s visit to China for talks with President Xi Jinping.
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[2026-05-13 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations
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[2026-05-13 13:34 UTC+10:00] [Scott Bessent] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations
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[2026-05-13 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This image made from video provided by Japan’s NNN-NTV shows Calbee snack packages in color and black and white in Tokyo, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (NNN-NTV via AP)
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[2026-05-13 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Nidec's stock price fell by the daily limit on Wednesday after it confirmed "suspected improper conduct" related to quality tampering. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
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[2026-05-13 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Moderate’ upside is possible as investors ‘direct attention back to China somewhat’, assuming trade truce is extended, bank says
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[2026-05-13 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Moderate’ upside is possible as investors ‘direct attention back to China somewhat’, assuming trade truce is extended, bank says
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[2026-05-13 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Global coronavirus tracker 30th April 2020
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[2026-05-13 13:08 UTC+10:00] [Cook, Timothy D] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: President Trump welcomed Jensen Huang, the chief executive of the chip giant Nvidia, late Tuesday onto Air Force One as he headed to Beijing for a summit with China’s leader.
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[2026-05-13 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands after making joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in November 2017. Trump's visit to Beijing this week is his first since that trip. © Reuters
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