Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-07-29 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's Genki Robotics to launch first product this year, says CEO
Snippet: Andy Rubin, chief executive of Genki Robotics, told Nikkei Asia that the company plans to open up its operating system to outside developers, allowing them to create and sell new robot behaviors through an app-store-like marketplace. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/japan-s-genki-robotics-to-launch-first-product-this-year-says-ceo
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[2026-07-29 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Public sector unions must speak out against corruption.— Leonen
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen called on public sector unions to lead the fight for accountability and social justice, saying government workers must use their collective voice to strengthen public service and protect the vulnerable.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/news/public-sector-unions-must-speak-out-against-corruption-leonen/2393688
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[2026-07-29 14:00 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: ‘The heat took him from me’: India’s death toll rises amid escalating heat crisis
Snippet: As extreme heat claims the lives of workers in India’s poorest areas, many fear the true mortality rate is being dangerously undercounted
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/29/extreme-heat-deaths-india-climate-crisis-environment
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[2026-07-29 13:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: 'Turn soju into a soft drink,' Han slams ruling party's prosecution reform
Snippet: Independent Rep. Han Dong-hoon, former chair of the People Power Party and chief prosecutor, called out the Democratic Party of Korea's prosecutorial reform drive, accusing the ruling party of jeopardizing public safety.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824282
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[2026-07-29 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Chinese owners of UK private schools criticized after closures
Snippet: Durham High participated in the 2025 Galaxy Global Education Schools Conference in Shanghai last November that was attended by education agents, school leaders and parents. (From the LinkedIn page of GGE)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/education/chinese-owners-of-uk-private-schools-criticized-after-closures
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[2026-07-29 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: South Korea's Kospi share index falls 8%, as investors dump more AI-related stocks
Snippet: A screen shows the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-oil-trump-rates-b8bfaf782877957bbaa7196b70a4d725
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[2026-07-29 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Bourse operator issues circuit breaker for KOSPI on sharp fall
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) on an extended sell-off in tech shares.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729004700320
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[2026-07-29 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: PCG debuts at largest multinational naval drills
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) made its debut at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise as the United States and its allies concluded the world's largest multinational naval drills this week, with commanders saying the participation reflected the growing role of coast guards in regional security while emphasizing that the exercise is focused on collective readiness rather than any specific country.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/news/pcg-debuts-at-largest-multinational-naval-drills/2393680
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[2026-07-29 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: LTFRB revives implementation of fixed pick-up fare for TNVS
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a memorandum reviving the implementation of the pick-up fare system for ride-hailing services in response to the concerns raised by Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers on rising operational costs.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/news/ltfrb-revives-implementation-of-fixed-pick-up-fare-for-tnvs/2393677
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[2026-07-29 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Tiangco refiles bill removing systems loss charges
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco has refiled a bill abolishing systems loss charges on consumers’ electricity bills, a response to the call made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/news/tiangco-refiles-bill-removing-systems-loss-charges/2393672
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[2026-07-29 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan quake death toll rises to 13 after newly reopened Aeon Mall collapses
Snippet: The June 13 reopening was supposed to be a fresh start for the shopping centre, which had been damaged in a deadly tremor in 2016
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362200/japan-quake-death-toll-rises-13-after-newly-reopened-aeon-mall-collapses?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 13:28 UTC+10:00] [Sanae Takaichi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan quake death toll rises to 13 after newly reopened Aeon Mall collapses
Snippet: The June 13 reopening was supposed to be a fresh start for the shopping centre, which had been damaged in a deadly tremor in 2016
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362200/japan-quake-death-toll-rises-13-after-newly-reopened-aeon-mall-collapses
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[2026-07-29 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: DOH taps former secretaries to accelerate Universal Health Care
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has convened its "council of experts" composed of former Health secretaries to accelerate the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act and ensure that its benefits are more directly felt by ordinary Filipinos.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/news/doh-taps-former-secretaries-to-accelerate-universal-health-care/2393671
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[2026-07-29 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Photos show a rare look inside Tibet, 75 years after what China calls a 'peaceful liberation'
Snippet: The Potala Palace is reflected off a polished tile on a square in Lhasa in western China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as seen during a government organized visit for foreign journalists. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/china-tibet-photo-gallery-f7afc056f1c4fc32402b6902685e4a84
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[2026-07-29 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: N. Korea, China pledge closer ties at banquet marking Chinese military anniv.
Snippet: BEIJING/SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and China called for closer bilateral friendship and cooperation at a banquet in Pyongyang, celebrating the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), the North's state media reported Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729005000315
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[2026-07-29 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Musk’s X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law
Snippet: ELON MUSK'S X. A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the X logo are seen in this illustration taken January 23, 2025.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/elon-musk-australia-ban-crackdown-undermine-international-law/
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[2026-07-29 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: MARINA lauds launch of first Subic-built vessel by HD Hyundai
Snippet: SUBIC BAY, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the launch of the first locally built vessel constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines Inc. (HHIP) at its shipyard here, calling it a landmark milestone for the domestic shipbuilding sector
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/business/maritime/marina-lauds-launch-of-first-subic-built-vessel-by-hd-hyundai/2393659
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[2026-07-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’
Snippet: Analysts say the European Union considers Manila ‘the most important’ partner for its Indo-Pacific strategy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362175/eus-us17-million-maritime-aid-philippines-targets-asian-fault-lines?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Manila targets ‘fault lines’
Snippet: Analysts say the European Union considers Manila ‘the most important’ partner for its Indo-Pacific strategy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362175/eus-us17-million-maritime-aid-philippines-targets-asian-fault-lines
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[2026-07-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Childbirths rise 13.6 pct in May
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 13.6 percent in May from a year earlier, government data showed Wednesday, in another positive sign amid the country's demographic challenge.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729002200320
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[2026-07-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea formally completes development of homegrown KF-21 fighter jet
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday officially wrapped up the development of its first homegrown KF-21 fighter jet, more than a decade after launching the project to replace the country's aging fleet of fighter jets, the state arms procurement agency said.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729002400315
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[2026-07-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Los Angeles Is Painting Its Streets To Fight Heat Waves
Snippet: Researchers found that coating more than 700,000 square feet of asphalt in a Los Angeles neighborhood with a solar-reflective material helped reduce urban heat, though the benefits came with limitations, according to the Times of India.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/los-angeles-painting-its-streets-fight-heat-waves
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[2026-07-29 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China has 6 of world’s 10 most innovative humanoid robot start-ups: report
Snippet: The LexisNexis study identified a ‘clear shift towards China’ in the humanoid robot race, with the US falling behind
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3362195/china-has-6-worlds-10-most-innovative-humanoid-robot-start-ups-report?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 12:59 UTC+10:00] [Apptronik] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China has 6 of world’s 10 most innovative humanoid robot start-ups: report
Snippet: The LexisNexis study identified a ‘clear shift towards China’ in the humanoid robot race, with the US falling behind
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3362195/china-has-6-worlds-10-most-innovative-humanoid-robot-start-ups-report
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[2026-07-29 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Chinese FM Wang likely to visit S. Korea next month for talks on N. Korea, bilateral issues
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit South Korea next month to discuss ways to advance bilateral ties and address issues related to North Korea, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729004500315
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[2026-07-29 12:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Former World Cup coach denies using company card for personal expenses
Snippet: Hong Myung-bo, former head coach of the South Korean men's national soccer team, said Wednesday that he had not personally used the credit card issued by his employers, the Korea Football Association.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824227
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[2026-07-29 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Malaysia's one-off Formula One return promises windfall
Snippet: Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Malaysia Grand Prix at Sepang in 2017. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/sports/malaysia-s-one-off-formula-one-return-promises-windfall
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[2026-07-29 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: SK Hynix Q2 profit surges but misses market forecast; shares slide
Snippet: South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has benefited from the ongoing boom in demand for semiconductors spurred by artificial intelligence. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/sk-hynix-q2-profit-surges-but-misses-market-forecast-shares-slide
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[2026-07-29 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: BOK signals continued monetary tightening amid rising inflation, sound economic growth
Snippet: South Korea's central bank said Wednesday it is necessary to maintain a monetary tightening mode as inflation pressure remains high and the country's economy is likely to continuously grow.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824077
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[2026-07-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: KRX activates sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp decline
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index fell sharply, led by tech losses.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729003800320
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[2026-07-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: HSBC to relocate senior executive to Hong Kong amid pivot to Asia: sources
Snippet: Aileen Taylor is set to move to the city as the bank focuses on tapping Asian growth markets and rebuilding its local investment banking team
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362190/hsbc-relocate-senior-executive-hong-kong-amid-pivot-asia-sources?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: HSBC to relocate senior executive to Hong Kong amid pivot to Asia: sources
Snippet: Aileen Taylor is set to move to the city as the bank focuses on tapping Asian growth markets and rebuilding its local investment banking team
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362190/hsbc-relocate-senior-executive-hong-kong-amid-pivot-asia-sources
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[2026-07-29 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: BOK signals continued monetary tightening amid rising inflation, sound economic growth
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank said Wednesday it is necessary to maintain a monetary tightening mode as inflation pressure remains high and the country's economy is likely to continuously grow.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729002600320
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[2026-07-29 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: 13 confirmed dead after Kumamoto quake rattles Japan chipmaking hub
Snippet: A building collapsed due to the earthquake in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture, shown on the morning of July 29. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/13-confirmed-dead-after-kumamoto-quake-rattles-japan-chipmaking-hub
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[2026-07-29 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols
Snippet: De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362193/us-posts-photo-coastguard-working-taiwan-after-beijing-starts-patrols?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 11:36 UTC+10:00] [Defence International] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols
Snippet: De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362193/us-posts-photo-coastguard-working-taiwan-after-beijing-starts-patrols
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[2026-07-29 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Listed firms' rights offerings dip in H1
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Rights offerings by South Korea's listed companies tumbled about 25 percent on-year in the first half of 2026, data showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729002500320
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[2026-07-29 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
Snippet: Zeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362191/chinese-gaokao-students-inspiring-story-captivates-nation-after-losing-last-relative?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 11:26 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
Snippet: Zeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362191/chinese-gaokao-students-inspiring-story-captivates-nation-after-losing-last-relative
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[2026-07-29 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Franz Legazpi
Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/p97618808-franz-legazpi/
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[2026-07-29 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Karl Joseph Legazpi
Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/p62151246-karl-joseph-legazpi/
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[2026-07-29 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Roberto Nazal Jr.
Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/p48515220-roberto-nazal-jr/
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[2026-07-29 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: China's singing sailors could be latest weapon in fight for South China Sea
Snippet: Topic:Territorial Disputes
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/beijing-releases-south-china-sea-propaganda-love-song/106963804
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[2026-07-29 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Elmer Catulpos
Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/p665454945-elmer-catulpos/
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[2026-07-29 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Nat Oducado
Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/p38820425-nat-oducado/
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[2026-07-29 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Death toll rises to 13 after Japan earthquake
Snippet: One of Japan’s most renowned castles was damaged on Tuesday when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook the southern main island of Kyushu. Amateur video showed part of the stone wall of Kumamoto Castle collapsing, sending up clouds of dust.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-earthquake-kumamoto-kagoshima-mall-factory-6b0fe69d44fa5c82ac4765a8ad82ebf6
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[2026-07-29 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Jan Franz Chan
Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/p10826466-jan-franz-chan/
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[2026-07-29 11:12 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Japan quake kills at least 3 after mall blast and building collapse in Kumamoto
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/kumamoto-japan-earthquake-casualties-july-29-2026/
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[2026-07-29 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: CNBC Daily Open: Renewed fire from Iran, a big quarter for SK Hynix and a quake in Japan
Snippet: Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/cnbc-iran-strikes-american-military-jordan-japan-earthquake-sk-hynix-earnings-.html
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[2026-07-29 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Delhi plans major shift to electric vehicles as it phases out gas-powered models
Snippet: Delivery workers and drivers arrive at a battery-swapping station for electric vehicles in New Delhi, India, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ev-delhi-india-climate-renewable-pollution-046240018d61185c470353df2fe9d8ae
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