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    [2026-05-05 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Samsung reshuffle signals shift beyond hardware as China rivalry intensifies
    Snippet: Move comes as TCL and other mainland brands close in on Samsung’s long-held global lead in the television market
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352511/samsung-reshuffle-signals-shift-beyond-hardware-china-rivalry-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Samsung reshuffle signals shift beyond hardware as China rivalry intensifies
    Snippet: Move comes as TCL and other mainland brands close in on Samsung’s long-held global lead in the television market
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352511/samsung-reshuffle-signals-shift-beyond-hardware-china-rivalry-intensifies
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    [2026-05-05 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Best photos of May 5: the Great Ziggurat of Ur to a fireworks factory in China | The National
    Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Restoration work at the Great Ziggurat in the ancient city of Ur, believed to be the birthplace of Abraham, in Iraq's southern Dhi Qar province. AFPInfo Sharjah Architecture Triennial’s new project A Journey into Architecture Archives: Baghdad, Damascus, Tunis, led by architect and curator George Arbid. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalInfo Theeb, an SUV concept developed by K2, at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/05/best-photos-of-may-5-the-great-ziggurat-of-ur-to-a-fireworks-factory-in-china/
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    [2026-05-05 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Indonesia caps ride-hailing commission fees at 8% in ‘radical correction’ of sector
    Snippet: The new commission scheme shows the state’s support for ride-hailing drivers, but may not necessarily boost their incomes, observers say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352510/indonesia-caps-ride-hailing-commission-fees-8-radical-correction-sector?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Danantara] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Indonesia caps ride-hailing commission fees at 8% in ‘radical correction’ of sector
    Snippet: The new commission scheme shows the state’s support for ride-hailing drivers, but may not necessarily boost their incomes, observers say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352510/indonesia-caps-ride-hailing-commission-fees-8-radical-correction-sector
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    [2026-05-05 20:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Man gets prison term for importing, selling banned sex supplements
    Snippet: A Korean American man was handed a prison term for importing and selling banned sexual enhancement supplements in South Korea, according to legal professionals on Tuesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731455
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    [2026-05-05 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Inquirer
    Title: Monitoring group: 5th BARMM polls postponement to affect peace process
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) believes that the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections should proceed as scheduled on September 14 this year.
    Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474355/fwd-tpmt-says-further-postponement-of-barmm-polls-will-undermine-democratic-peace-process/
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    [2026-05-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Can South Korea’s most advanced fighter, the KF-21, compete with China, the US and Europe?
    Snippet: Recent roll-out puts Seoul in elite group of countries capable of indigenously developing their own advanced supersonic combat aircraft
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352500/can-south-koreas-most-advanced-fighter-kf-21-compete-china-us-and-europe?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Bence Nemeth] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Can South Korea’s most advanced fighter, the KF-21, compete with China, the US and Europe?
    Snippet: Recent roll-out puts Seoul in elite group of countries capable of indigenously developing their own advanced supersonic combat aircraft
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352500/can-south-koreas-most-advanced-fighter-kf-21-compete-china-us-and-europe
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    [2026-05-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: 4 years after lockdown, Shanghai’s expat community is recovering – and changing
    Snippet: Four years ago, Shanghai’s draconian lockdown sparked an exodus of foreigners. Now, there are signs the city’s expat community is slowly bouncing back
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352494/4-years-after-lockdown-shanghais-expat-community-recovering-and-changing?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [zero-Covid] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: 4 years after lockdown, Shanghai’s expat community is recovering – and changing
    Snippet: Four years ago, Shanghai’s draconian lockdown sparked an exodus of foreigners. Now, there are signs the city’s expat community is slowly bouncing back
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352494/4-years-after-lockdown-shanghais-expat-community-recovering-and-changing
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    [2026-05-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Female Knights’: China mums reshape food delivery services by juggling freedom and family
    Snippet: Band of sisters who started out as strangers find empowerment on the road; share delivery orders if business is slow
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3351845/female-knights-china-mums-reshape-food-delivery-services-juggling-freedom-and-family?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Female Knights’: China mums reshape food delivery services by juggling freedom and family
    Snippet: Band of sisters who started out as strangers find empowerment on the road; share delivery orders if business is slow
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3351845/female-knights-china-mums-reshape-food-delivery-services-juggling-freedom-and-family
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    [2026-05-05 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Imee Marcos calls for amendment of Epira law to stop Meralco’s inflated charges
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos called for the immediate amendment of the Electric Power Industry Reform (Epira) law to stop the exorbitant charges imposed by Meralco on its consumers.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/imee-marcos-calls-for-amendment-of-epira-law-to-stop-meralcos-inflated-charges/2335898
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    [2026-05-05 19:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea to face El Salvador in high-altitude World Cup tune-up
    Snippet: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, South Korea will face El Salvador in its final tune-up as it ramps up preparations for high-altitude conditions.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731450
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    [2026-05-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Meet Wu Yize, the new snooker world champion marking game’s ‘golden era in China’
    Snippet: The 22-year-old’s win at the sport’s ‘spiritual home’ has propelled him to superstardom, shines spotlight on his parents’ role in his success
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3352481/meet-wu-yize-new-snooker-world-champion-marking-games-golden-era-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Meet Wu Yize, the new snooker world champion marking game’s ‘golden era in China’
    Snippet: The 22-year-old’s win at the sport’s ‘spiritual home’ has propelled him to superstardom, shines spotlight on his parents’ role in his success
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3352481/meet-wu-yize-new-snooker-world-champion-marking-games-golden-era-china
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    [2026-05-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Japan’s ‘iron lady’ PM is a trailblazer, but her Australian visit was a missed opportunity
    Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is a remarkable world leader, but her blink-and-you-miss-it visit to Australia proved remarkably uneventful.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/japan-s-iron-lady-pm-is-a-trailblazer-but-her-australian-visit-was-a-missed-opportunity-20260505-p5ztz4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 19:27 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: India-Bangladesh weigh political fix for diplomatic rift
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/india-bangladesh-weigh-political-fix-for-diplomatic-rift/
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    [2026-05-05 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: BOC seizes ₱136.92M smuggled goods
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs has intercepted 25 container vans loaded with misdeclared and illegal goods worth an estimated ₱136.92 million at the Port of Manila, marking another aggressive strike against smuggling operations.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/boc-seizes-13692m-smuggled-goods/2335735
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    [2026-05-05 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: PH, US fire Tomahawk missile for the first time
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—For the first time, Philippine and US forces fired the Typhon missile system or Mid-Range Capability armed with the Tomahawk land attack missile on Tuesday, a significant feat in the Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, the Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/ph-us-fire-tomahawk-missile-for-the-first-time/2335722
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    [2026-05-05 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
    Snippet: NEW YORK —The expansion of government surveillance efforts in China — and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it — was the foundation of investigative stories from The Associated Press that won a Pulitzer Prize Monday for international reporting.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/world/americas-emea/associated-press-global-investigation-into-government-surveillance-efforts-wins-pulitzer-prize/2335717
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    [2026-05-05 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea to play El Salvador in pre-World Cup friendly
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will take on El Salvador in a pre-World Cup friendly match.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505005400315
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    [2026-05-05 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Indonesia's 5.61% Q1 growth hides weak fundamentals, economists warn
    Snippet: Millions of Indonesian Muslims traveled to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr, which fell in late March this year. Increased household spending during the holiday helped the economy grow 5.61% on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2026. © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indonesia-s-5.61-q1-growth-hides-weak-fundamentals-economists-warn
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    [2026-05-05 18:53 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Asia fracturing into energy security haves and have-nots
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/asia-fracturing-into-energy-security-haves-and-have-nots/
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    [2026-05-05 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Blast at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
    Snippet: Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/explosion-at-fireworks-plant-in-china-kills-at-least-26/106645122
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    [2026-05-05 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Video game engines find new homes in construction and retail
    Snippet: General contractor Taisei virtually renders urban redevelopment projects using a game engine. (Taisei)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/video-game-engines-find-new-homes-in-construction-and-retail
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    [2026-05-05 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japan army unit’s gun-toting AI-generated elephant logo gets trampled by critics
    Snippet: Officers created the logo using ChatGPT based on the ‘elephant’, ‘cool’, ‘blue flame’, and ‘mammoth’ keywords, a media report says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3352488/japan-army-units-gun-toting-ai-generated-elephant-logo-gets-trampled-critics?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 18:38 UTC+10:00] [elephant] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japan army unit’s gun-toting AI-generated elephant logo gets trampled by critics
    Snippet: Officers created the logo using ChatGPT based on the ‘elephant’, ‘cool’, ‘blue flame’, and ‘mammoth’ keywords, a media report says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3352488/japan-army-units-gun-toting-ai-generated-elephant-logo-gets-trampled-critics
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    [2026-05-05 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Southeast Asia ministers push to elevate SEA Games, launch new regional competitions
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —Southeast Asia is taking bold steps to professionalize its sporting landscape, with regional leaders affirming the Bali Declaration on Youth and Sports and unveiling plans to elevate the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to global standards.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/sports/southeast-asia-ministers-push-to-elevate-sea-games-launch-new-regional-competitions/2335700
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    [2026-05-05 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
    Snippet: Cambodia ‌will now initiate a compulsory conciliation ‌mechanism under the ⁠UN Convention on the ‌Law of the ‌Sea
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352487/thailand-scraps-25-year-old-agreement-cambodia-joint-energy-exploration?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 18:32 UTC+10:00] [energy exploration] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
    Snippet: Cambodia ‌will now initiate a compulsory conciliation ‌mechanism under the ⁠UN Convention on the ‌Law of the ‌Sea
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352487/thailand-scraps-25-year-old-agreement-cambodia-joint-energy-exploration
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    [2026-05-05 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China fans: why pay to watch a World Cup we’re not in, and can get for free online?
    Snippet: Chinese fans back state broadcaster in battle with Fifa over TV rights, with poor kick-off times and bad national team hurting interest
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3352483/china-fans-why-pay-watch-world-cup-were-not-and-can-get-free-online?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 18:30 UTC+10:00] [FIFA] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China fans: why pay to watch a World Cup we’re not in, and can get for free online?
    Snippet: Chinese fans back state broadcaster in battle with Fifa over TV rights, with poor kick-off times and bad national team hurting interest
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3352483/china-fans-why-pay-watch-world-cup-were-not-and-can-get-free-online
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    [2026-05-05 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: America builds AI, China uses it. That gap may decide the future
    Snippet: The US still leads in AI development but lags in large-scale deployment behind China, which is rapidly becoming the leader in implementation
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3352235/america-builds-ai-china-uses-it-gap-may-decide-future?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: America builds AI, China uses it. That gap may decide the future
    Snippet: The US still leads in AI development but lags in large-scale deployment behind China, which is rapidly becoming the leader in implementation
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3352235/america-builds-ai-china-uses-it-gap-may-decide-future
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    [2026-05-05 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Special non-working days declared in Lapu-Lapu City, Cordova for Asean Summit
    Snippet: Work pauses across parts of Mactan Island as Malacañang suspends operations in host areas to support security and traffic management for a major regional summit.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/regions/special-non-working-days-declared-in-lapu-lapu-city-cordova-for-asean-summit/2335698
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    [2026-05-05 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: South Korea to review joining US Hormuz operation
    Snippet: SEOUL — South Korea said Tuesday it will "review its position" on joining US operations in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump urged Seoul to take part following an apparent Iranian attack on one of its ships.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/world/americas-emea/south-korea-to-review-joining-us-hormuz-operation/2335688
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    [2026-05-05 18:19 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Inquirer
    Title: SC orders Comelec, DFA to answer petition vs vote-count automation
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to comment on a petition challenging the automated counting of votes at the precinct level in the 2025 polls.
    Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474344/sc-orders-comelec-dfa-to-answer-petition-vs-vote-count-automation/
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    [2026-05-05 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: India's Modi tightens political grip with historic state victory — but can it usher in reforms and draw investors?
    Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a historic election win in West Bengal on Monday, strengthening its grip on power as the country grapples with economic challenges and a pressing need for reforms.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/modi-wins-in-west-bengal-for-the-first-time.html
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    [2026-05-05 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: EU Going To War With VPNs In Bid To "Save The Children"
    Snippet: Western European governments and EU bureaucrats are advancing tighter regulations on VPNs as part of a broader push for "online age verification" and their ‘Chat Control’ agenda. Privacy advocates and digital rights groups warn that Europe is drifting towards a surveillance and censorship regime similar to internet restrictions and firewalls used by Russia and China.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/eu-going-war-vpns-bid-save-children
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    [2026-05-05 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea says likely to take days to analyze cause of fire on HMM-operated vessel in Strait of Hormuz
    Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with presidential office's remarks)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505001252320
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    [2026-05-05 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Vegas hosts Anaheim with 1-0 series lead
    Snippet: Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/anaheim-ducks-vegas-golden-knights-969b62d60ac24cb09801c2fbbb401501
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    [2026-05-05 18:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Children’s Day moments: It’s all about the smiles
    Snippet: Families filled amusement parks and other child-friendly venues across South Korea on May 5, as the country marked Children’s Day, a national holiday dedicated to children.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731424
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    [2026-05-05 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: 2026 Asean Summit to prioritize disaster resiliency in Cebu
    Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Regional leaders in Southeast Asia move to elevate disaster resiliency and energy security as core priorities of the 2026 ASEAN Summit, with Cebu serving as the central stage for preparations and coordination activities.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/regions/2026-asean-summit-to-prioritize-disaster-resiliency-in-cebu/2335669
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    [2026-05-05 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: 2026 Asean Summit to prioritize disaster resiliency
    Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Regional leaders in Southeast Asia move to elevate disaster resiliency and energy security as core priorities of the 2026 ASEAN Summit, with Cebu serving as the central stage for preparations and coordination activities.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/regions/2026-asean-summit-to-prioritize-disaster-resiliency/2335669
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    [2026-05-05 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Capsule toys capture overseas visitors in Japan's latest cultural craze
    Snippet: A tourist from Thailand shows off the capsule toy she obtained from a vending machine at the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/capsule-toys-capture-overseas-visitors-in-japan-s-latest-cultural-craze
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    [2026-05-05 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: The debate over Mekong 'control' misses the point
    Snippet: A person harvests river weed, or khai, in the Mekong River along the Thai-Laos border on Feb. 6, 2023 © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-debate-over-mekong-control-misses-the-point
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    [2026-05-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Sea robbery fears stalk Singapore and Malaysia’s busiest waterways
    Snippet: Opportunistic nighttime raids in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore are testing security in a vital maritime chokepoint
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3352482/sea-robbery-fears-stalk-singapore-and-malaysias-busiest-waterways?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [ReCAAP] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Sea robbery fears stalk Singapore and Malaysia’s busiest waterways
    Snippet: Opportunistic nighttime raids in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore are testing security in a vital maritime chokepoint
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3352482/sea-robbery-fears-stalk-singapore-and-malaysias-busiest-waterways
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