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    [2026-05-04 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: ‘We did not rush impeachment process’
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice did not take shortcuts in tackling the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro said Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/we-did-not-rush-impeachment-process/2334587
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    [2026-05-04 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Debt-financed stock investment booming as market surges in South Korea
    Snippet: The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) achieved a historic milestone by jumping beyond 6000 points in February. A factor in the rise has been an increase in debt-financed investing. © Yonhap
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society/debt-financed-stock-investment-booming-as-market-surges-in-south-korea2
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    [2026-05-04 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in South Korea
    Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month, in a rare sports exchange between the war-divided rivals.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-women-soccer-south-korea-suwon-abe227212b818b4a752fdda7411e1fe4
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    [2026-05-04 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: In "Watershed Moment" China Orders Companies To Defy US Sanctions
    Snippet: China ordered companies in the country not to comply with US sanctions on five domestic refiners linked to the Iranian oil trade, deploying for the first time a blocking measure introduced in 2021 that was aimed at protecting its firms from foreign laws it deemed unjustified.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/watershed-moment-china-orders-companies-defy-us-sanctions
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    [2026-05-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: US vs China: two armies, two theories of the body
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/us-vs-china-two-armies-two-theories-of-the-body/
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    [2026-05-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: UAE’s Opec exit reflects a complex world
    Snippet: Readers discuss the UAE’s decision to leave the oil cartel, and a Vietnamese leader’s choice to travel twice on China’s high-speed trains
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3352162/uaes-opec-exit-reflects-complex-world?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: UAE’s Opec exit reflects a complex world
    Snippet: Readers discuss the UAE’s decision to leave the oil cartel, and a Vietnamese leader’s choice to travel twice on China’s high-speed trains
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3352162/uaes-opec-exit-reflects-complex-world
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    [2026-05-04 13:29 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: It’s time for ICC’s yearly review: Is Duterte’s detention still warranted?
    Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/icc-rodrigo-duterte-detention-yearly-review-may-2026/
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    [2026-05-04 13:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Nearly 3 in 10 COVID vaccine doses discarded after expiring: report
    Snippet: South Korea has acquired more than 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines since 2020, but 28.8 percent of them were discarded after reaching their expiration dates, data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency showed Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730843
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    [2026-05-04 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: DPWH steps up road clearing operations in Albay
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Public Works and Highways has mobilized heavy equipment to clear ash-covered roads in Albay.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/dpwh-steps-up-road-clearing-operations-in-albay/2334584
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    [2026-05-04 13:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Outgoing Tanzanian envoy touts complementary Tanzania-Korea ties
    Snippet: South Korea and Tanzania's bilateral relations have grown stronger over the past 34 years, and the two nations will continue to be important partners, Tanzania's Ambassador to Korea Togolani Mavura said Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730842
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    [2026-05-04 13:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: N. Korean women's soccer club to travel to S. Korea for regional tournament
    Snippet: A North Korean women's soccer club will play a South Korean opponent at a regional tournament to take place near Seoul this month, the sport's governing body here announced Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730841
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    [2026-05-04 13:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BOK senior official hints at rate hike pivot amid inflation fears
    Snippet: The Bank of Korea may begin considering a shift toward interest rate hikes, signaling a potential end to its easing cycle, as rising inflationary pressures and geopolitical risks cloud the economic outlook, a senior central bank official said Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730840
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    [2026-05-04 13:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 4 in 10 Korean children prefer play after school, but most end up studying
    Snippet: Over 40 percent of children in Korea want to spend time with friends after school, but more than half attend private academies, known locally as "hagwon."
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730839
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    [2026-05-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive despite crackdown
    Snippet: Officials insist cases are isolated, as South China Morning Post reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3352290/ultra-low-priced-tours-exploiting-mainland-chinese-visitors-survive-despite-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive despite crackdown
    Snippet: Officials insist cases are isolated, as South China Morning Post reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3352290/ultra-low-priced-tours-exploiting-mainland-chinese-visitors-survive-despite-crackdown
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    [2026-05-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Online shopping sales top record high of over 25 tln won in March on Tesla demand surge
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Online shopping sales in South Korea rose 13.3 percent from a year earlier to a new monthly high in March, driven by strong demand for Tesla vehicles and transactions in food services, government data showed Monday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504003300320
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    [2026-05-04 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: ASEAN states shift oil imports toward Brunei, Libya and US
    Snippet: An oil refinery in Bangkok: Thailand has diversified its sources of imported crude in response to the conflict in the Middle East. © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/asean-states-shift-oil-imports-toward-brunei-libya-and-us
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    [2026-05-04 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: ASEAN states boost oil imports from Brunei, Libya and US
    Snippet: An oil refinery in Bangkok: Thailand has diversified its sources of imported crude in response to the conflict in the Middle East. © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/asean-states-boost-oil-imports-from-brunei-libya-and-us
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    [2026-05-04 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Marcos opens Calax segment
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the opening of a new segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax), citing reduced travel time and improved connectivity in South Luzon.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/marcos-opens-calax-segment/2334581
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    [2026-05-04 12:47 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Price wars, tech wars: China’s auto bloodbath rages on
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/price-wars-tech-wars-chinas-auto-bloodbath-rages-on/
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    [2026-05-04 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) N. Korean women's football club to travel to S. Korea for regional tournament
    Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504003551315
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    [2026-05-04 12:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Starbucks Korea expands sliced cake lineup as demand shifts to variety
    Snippet: Starbucks Korea said Monday it is expanding its lineup of cake slices ahead of "Family Month" in May, as dessert preferences shift toward greater variety and personalization.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730739
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    [2026-05-04 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: N. Korean women's football club to travel to S. Korea for regional tournament
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean women's football club will play a South Korean opponent at a regional tournament to take place near Seoul this month, the sport's governing body here announced Monday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504003500315
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    [2026-05-04 12:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BMW M leads Korea's high-performance market, extends global streak
    Snippet: BMW’s high-performance brand BMW M continued to lead South Korea’s premium automotive market while extending its global sales streak to 14 consecutive years.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730705
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    [2026-05-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Mainland students turn to Hong Kong universities amid gaokao, US visa worries
    Snippet: The city has overtaken the US to become the second most popular study-abroad destination for mainland students in 2026, a report finds
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352283/mainland-students-turn-hong-kong-universities-amid-gaokao-us-visa-worries?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Mainland students turn to Hong Kong universities amid gaokao, US visa worries
    Snippet: The city has overtaken the US to become the second most popular study-abroad destination for mainland students in 2026, a report finds
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352283/mainland-students-turn-hong-kong-universities-amid-gaokao-us-visa-worries
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    [2026-05-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Japan Times
    Title: At 70, chasing birds across a changing Japan
    Snippet: The desire to travel does not wane with age, but the body’s ability to recover from it does.
    Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/04/wildlife/japan-birding-nature-travel/
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    [2026-05-04 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: House panel to vote on report finalizing VP Sara Duterte impeachment case
    Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-house-committee-votes-report-approving-sara-duterte-impeachment-case-may-2026/
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    [2026-05-04 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How South Korea is transforming way it bids farewell to migrants killed at workplace
    Snippet: Foreign workers, who comprise roughly 3.5 per cent of the workforce, account for over 10 per cent of annual workplace fatalities
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352303/how-south-korea-transforming-way-it-bids-farewell-migrants-killed-workplace?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-04 11:53 UTC+10:00] [The Korea Times] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How South Korea is transforming way it bids farewell to migrants killed at workplace
    Snippet: Foreign workers, who comprise roughly 3.5 per cent of the workforce, account for over 10 per cent of annual workplace fatalities
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352303/how-south-korea-transforming-way-it-bids-farewell-migrants-killed-workplace
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    [2026-05-04 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Disqualification petition stalls MILF political party bid for poll accreditation
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    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/disqualification-petition-milf-ubjp-bid-poll-accreditation/
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    [2026-05-04 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Tokyo's reliability draws global startups in volatile world, governor says
    Snippet: Tokyo's governor, Yuriko Koike, says the Japanese capital's reliability is a key asset when it comes to luring international startups. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/tokyo-s-reliability-draws-global-startups-in-volatile-world-governor-says
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    [2026-05-04 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: SA treasurer attacks Chinese government over smelter woes
    Snippet: Topic:Mining and Metals Industry
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/sa-treasurer-lashes-out-at-china-over-metals-industry/106637626
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    [2026-05-04 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance
    Snippet: Oklahoma City 7, Round Rock 6
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/general-news-salt-lake-city-7126662f216d8f39cb073a6ed21d613e
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    [2026-05-04 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: DOH proposes alternatives for face masks amid shortage
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to use a wet cloth as an alternative to N95 face masks, following the reported shortage after the Mayon Volcano eruption on May 2.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/doh-proposes-alternatives-for-face-masks-amid-shortage/2334568
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    [2026-05-04 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Intellectual property rights violations worth 278.9 bln won detected in 2025
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Monday intellectual property rights violations detected in 2025 jumped more than 60 percent from a year earlier, driven by the rising popularity of domestic brands.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504002900320
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    [2026-05-04 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s Wu edges ahead of Murphy in final of World Snooker Championship
    Snippet: Wu Yize takes three-frame lead into Monday’s last session, could become only second Chinese player to claim title
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352302/chinas-wu-edges-ahead-murphy-final-world-snooker-championship?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-04 11:12 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s Wu edges ahead of Murphy in final of World Snooker Championship
    Snippet: Wu Yize takes three-frame lead into Monday’s last session, could become only second Chinese player to claim title
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352302/chinas-wu-edges-ahead-murphy-final-world-snooker-championship
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    [2026-05-04 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Samsung Electronics names new head of visual display business
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday announced a leadership reshuffle, naming the new head of its visual display business to tackle current challenges.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504002600320
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    [2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [stock connection between China and Kazakhstan] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong
    Snippet: Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3352276/kazakhstans-aifc-discussing-stock-trading-links-shanghai-hong-kong
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    [2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China bride wakes from 3-month coma due to botched cold treatment 2 days before nuptials
    Snippet: Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351677/china-bride-wakes-3-month-coma-due-botched-cold-treatment-2-days-nuptials?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China bride wakes from 3-month coma due to botched cold treatment 2 days before nuptials
    Snippet: Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351677/china-bride-wakes-3-month-coma-due-botched-cold-treatment-2-days-nuptials
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    [2026-05-04 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: In Vietnam's AI hiring race, cash isn't everything
    Snippet: The AI boom is boosting demand for talent in Vietnam, forcing some companies to get creative in their hunt for employees. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yuji Nitta and Suzu Takahashi)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/in-vietnam-s-ai-hiring-race-cash-isn-t-everything
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    [2026-05-04 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait as fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight
    Snippet: US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352300/glimmer-hope-hormuz-strait-fragile-ceasefire-holds-what-happened-overnight?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-04 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait as fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight
    Snippet: US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352300/glimmer-hope-hormuz-strait-fragile-ceasefire-holds-what-happened-overnight
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    [2026-05-04 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: China Tries To Assert Dominance Over Canada After Carney Trade Deal
    Snippet: Historically speaking, crawling to communists for help has never been a good idea; there's always a catch. By extension, making trade deals with China and the CCP from a position of weakness usually ends with diplomatic concessions instead of mere economic concessions. That is to say, the Chinese are less interested in economic benefits, and more interested in political submission.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-tries-assert-dominance-over-canada-after-carney-trade-deal
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    [2026-05-04 10:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Top-ranked An Se-young leads S. Korea to badminton world team title
    Snippet: World No. 1 An Se-young has led South Korea to its third world women's team badminton title.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730536
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    [2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Uncategorized] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Inquirer
    Title: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment deliberations | May 4
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The House committee on justice is set to formally adopt Monday its report finding probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, paving the way for the transmission of the Articles of Impeachment to the plenary.
    Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474206/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-deliberations-may-4/
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    [2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn 25% more: ‘no longer nice-to-have’
    Snippet: Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352246/singapore-software-engineers-ai-skills-earn-25-more-no-longer-nice-have?utm_source=rss_feed
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