Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-13 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Mixue opened this large store, with a second floor dedicated to Snow King merchandise, in Guangzhou in December. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
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[2026-05-13 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: NSK President Akitoshi Ichii, left, shakes hands with NTN President Eiichi Ukai at a news conference May 12. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
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[2026-05-13 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Solar panels in the Chinese province of Gansu. Chinese-origin parts of a solar panel and cell are subject to 50% duties when shipped into the U.S. © Reuters
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[2026-05-13 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: NYK Line is looking at expanding its fleet of very large crude carriers to meet demand for oil shipped from outside the Middle East. (NYK Line)
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[2026-05-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign ministry’s European Affairs chief warns about pitfalls of protectionism, says Beijing ready to address Brussels’ concerns
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[2026-05-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Feng Zhongping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign ministry’s European Affairs chief warns about pitfalls of protectionism, says Beijing ready to address Brussels’ concerns
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[2026-05-13 00:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A senior Russian diplomat on Tuesday accused Western powers of trying to turn Central Asia into an anti-Russian “staging ground,” warning in particular that the United States and its allies seek to take control of the region’s strategic resources and transportation corridors.
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[2026-05-13 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala pocketed a total of €53,987.5 prize money or P3.8 million from her just concluded Italian Open campaign on Tuesday.
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[2026-05-13 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Taipei fears US leader’s transactional approach to diplomacy could turn the island into a bargaining chip for a broader Sino-American deal
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[2026-05-13 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Taipei fears US leader’s transactional approach to diplomacy could turn the island into a bargaining chip for a broader Sino-American deal
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[2026-05-13 00:24 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-05-13 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Tokio Marine collaborated previously with RHB Bank on life insurance sales. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)
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[2026-05-13 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping, marking the two leaders’ first face-to-face talks six months after reaching a trade war truce.
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[2026-05-13 00:04 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Centuries ago, long before the first oil derrick broke the horizon, the Kingdom of Hormuz was the world’s beating heart. From the 11th to the 17th century, the scent of cloves and the ring of silver were all too familiar to this commercial hub, with merchants from Asia, Africa and Europe trading not just in goods but also in co-existence.
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[2026-05-12 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The State Administration for Market Regulation cleared the deal on Tuesday, but imposed five conditions
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[2026-05-12 23:48 UTC+10:00] [Ross Liang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The State Administration for Market Regulation cleared the deal on Tuesday, but imposed five conditions
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[2026-05-12 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities barred the visitor from Sichuan’s Emei Mountain for three years after he was filmed pushing a macaque.
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[2026-05-12 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions
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[2026-05-12 23:34 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions
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[2026-05-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gigafactory stakes and a push for self-driving software approval cast the billionaire as a key US envoy while seemingly sealing a reconciliation with Trump
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[2026-05-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gigafactory stakes and a push for self-driving software approval cast the billionaire as a key US envoy while seemingly sealing a reconciliation with Trump
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[2026-05-12 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) on Tuesday said that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is a suspect-at-large by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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[2026-05-12 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Qatar’s Sebastian Soria celebrates after scoring a goal, during the World Cup qualifying soccer match between South Korea and Qatar, at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)
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[2026-05-12 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — On Monday, 257 lawmakers of the House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-05-12 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing reaffirms support for Hong Kong judiciary as foreign ministry calls former media tycoon ‘principal mastermind’ of 2019 anti-government protests
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[2026-05-12 23:06 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing reaffirms support for Hong Kong judiciary as foreign ministry calls former media tycoon ‘principal mastermind’ of 2019 anti-government protests
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[2026-05-12 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Puregold Price Club, Inc. is mounting its biggest Tindahan Ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Sari-Sari Store Convention this week, bringing together more than 150 brand partners as it ramps up support for small neighborhood retailers facing rising prices and supply concerns.
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[2026-05-12 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Employees of the Department of Health (DOH) backed the agency’s reform programs and expressed support for Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, emphasizing the importance of sustained cooperation in delivering healthcare services to Filipinos.
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[2026-05-12 22:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump is set to depart for Beijing on Tuesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amid hopes that the long-awaited meeting will help ease tensions in their deepening strategic rivalry and foster cooperation on complex issues, such as Iran.
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[2026-05-12 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—British barrister Peter Haynes KC (King's Counsel) has been named as the new lead counsel for former president Rodrigo Duterte in proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC) according to information circulating within ICC legal circles and records from his chambers in the United Kingdom.
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[2026-05-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet in Beijing, one European diplomat says the bloc is aware ‘we have little leverage here’
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[2026-05-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet in Beijing, one European diplomat says the bloc is aware ‘we have little leverage here’
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[2026-05-12 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dela Rosa evading the ICC arrest and the Senate leadership coup could mark a turning point for a Duterte camp under siege, analysts say
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[2026-05-12 22:27 UTC+10:00] [National Bureau of Investigation] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dela Rosa evading the ICC arrest and the Senate leadership coup could mark a turning point for a Duterte camp under siege, analysts say
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[2026-05-12 22:26 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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[2026-05-12 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Korean markets were under pressure overnight after politicians floated the idea of tapping AI profits.
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[2026-05-12 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BEIJING, May 12 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is set to depart for Beijing on Tuesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amid hopes that the long-awaited meeting will help ease tensions in their deepening strategic rivalry and foster cooperation on complex issues, such as Iran.
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[2026-05-12 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Five members of the new Senate minority bloc filed a resolution urging fellow Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa to surrender to the proper authorities.
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[2026-05-12 22:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC arrived in Beijing, China, on Tuesday ahead of its scheduled trip to South Korea for the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal against Suwon FC Women, the Inter-Korean Sports Exchange Association said.
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[2026-05-12 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-12 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [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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[2026-05-12 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras)
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[2026-05-12 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: While there is uncertainty about which teams will make the cut for the play-offs, the Indian Premier League this season has made one thing clear – the days of Suryakumar Yadav as the national team captain are drawing to a close.
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[2026-05-12 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Parliament House in Canberra. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says, "We're delivering a fairer tax system for workers, first home buyers and future generations." (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-05-12 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said it would be "a great honor" to travel to China with Donald Trump. But he isn't among the executives joining the U.S. president to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping — a sign the chipmaker's sales in one of its most important markets are unlikely to recover soon.
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[2026-05-12 21:38 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-12 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details at bottom, photos)
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[2026-05-12 21:34 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-12 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House Secretary-General Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil said that it is now reproducing the articles of impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte prior to their submission to the Senate.
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