Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-05-01 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China moves towards better protecting its gig workers
Snippet: Platforms have outrun legislation but Beijing is pledging better protections for gig workers. Hong Kong is also updating relevant laws
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3351944/china-moves-towards-better-protecting-its-gig-workers?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-01 09:15 UTC+10:00] [work-related injuries] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China moves towards better protecting its gig workers
Snippet: Platforms have outrun legislation but Beijing is pledging better protections for gig workers. Hong Kong is also updating relevant laws
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3351944/china-moves-towards-better-protecting-its-gig-workers
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[2026-05-01 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out
Snippet: Apple has seen demand for its iPhone reach new heights with sales growth in China outpacing all other regions.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8pdk3l4d2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-05-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Graphic News] Korean Gen Z favors travel centered on experience
Snippet: Travel is increasingly becoming an experience-driven part of everyday life for South Korea’s Generation Z, according to Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729685
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[2026-05-01 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Apple expects 'significantly higher' memory chip cost in upcoming quarters
Snippet: Apple saw revenue growth in all regions during the quarter but China saw the biggest sales jump. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/apple-expects-significantly-higher-memory-chip-cost-in-upcoming-quarters
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[2026-05-01 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: From apps to autos: China’s data reach sparks US espionage and sabotage concerns
Snippet: Washington accused of not doing enough to counter Beijing’s harvesting of key American data and weaponising it as a strategic asset
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352089/apps-autos-chinas-data-reach-sparks-us-espionage-and-sabotage-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-01 08:05 UTC+10:00] [DeepSeek] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: From apps to autos: China’s data reach sparks US espionage and sabotage concerns
Snippet: Washington accused of not doing enough to counter Beijing’s harvesting of key American data and weaponising it as a strategic asset
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352089/apps-autos-chinas-data-reach-sparks-us-espionage-and-sabotage-concerns
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[2026-05-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: See you in Beijing: the big shift in Xi’s travel plans and what it means for China
Snippet: Data analysis by the SCMP reveals a changing dynamic in Beijing towards high-level diplomatic meetings
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352060/see-you-beijing-big-shift-xis-travel-plans-and-what-it-means-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Joe Biden] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: See you in Beijing: the big shift in Xi’s travel plans and what it means for China
Snippet: Data analysis by the SCMP reveals a changing dynamic in Beijing towards high-level diplomatic meetings
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352060/see-you-beijing-big-shift-xis-travel-plans-and-what-it-means-china
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[2026-05-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's JFE to double India steel capacity by 2030 on infrastructure demand
Snippet: JFE Steel's integrated steelworks in India, jointly operated with JSW Steel. (JFE Steel)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-jfe-to-double-india-steel-capacity-by-2030-on-infrastructure-demand
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[2026-05-01 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Asahi goes big in Africa with $3bn deal for maker of Tusker beer
Snippet: Tusker beer, made by Kenya-based East Africa Breweries, has been in the region for more than a century. © AP
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/asahi-goes-big-in-africa-with-3bn-deal-for-maker-of-tusker-beer
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[2026-05-01 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: U.S. expert says OPCON transfer won't 'unzip' S. Korea-U.S. alliance
Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 30 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. expert said Thursday that the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea from the United States would not "unzip" the bilateral alliance, downplaying concerns that the move could weaken America's security commitment to the Asian ally.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260501000400315
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[2026-05-01 07:32 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Australia news live: housing market slows but rents surge; Penny Wong hails South Korea energy pact
Snippet: Advertised prices for new rental listings rising at fastest pace since October 2024. Follow updates
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/01/alice-springs-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-gaza-flotilla-politics-updates-ntwnfb
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[2026-05-01 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Apple posts record March quarter results on 28% sales jump in China
Snippet: Apple saw revenue growth in all regions during the quarter but China saw the biggest sales jump. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/apple-posts-record-march-quarter-results-on-28-sales-jump-in-china
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[2026-05-01 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan campsites on high alert for bears during Golden Week holidays
Snippet: Sightings of bears around residential areas have been rising, highlighting the risk of encounters with wild animals. (Nikkei image)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-campsites-on-high-alert-for-bears-during-golden-week-holidays
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[2026-05-01 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Apple Drops After Mixed Results: America, Europe Revenue Miss; Iphone Sales Disappoint, But China Surges Again
Snippet: Ahead of today's AAPL earnings report, we've had a mixed picture from Mag 7 earnings so far: GOOGL soared to a record high, MSFT and AMZN both dropped (although they recovered much of their losses throughout the day) and META crashed, all on different reads of their capex. Which leaves AAPL to complete the picture of the big 5 megacaps (with NVDA set to report in a few weeks).
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/apple-drops-after-mixed-results-america-europe-revenue-miss-iphone-sales-disappoint-china
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[2026-05-01 06:48 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Australia, South Korea to strengthen fuel supply chain
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-south-korea-to-strengthen-fuel-supply-chain-20260501-p5zsso.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-01 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Rising Venezuelan Oil Exports Help Insulate The US From Energy Crisis
Snippet: If the primary purpose behind the Trump Administration's snatch-and-grab operation against the illegitimate president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was not readily apparent in January, it should be crystal clear today. Under Maduro, around 75% of the country's energy exports were going to China. This year, the US will be receiving around 50% of the oil supply while China's share is reduced to 10%.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/rising-venezuelan-oil-exports-help-insulate-us-energy-crisis
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[2026-05-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Robert J. Fouser] English fever, then and now
Snippet: This year is the 30th anniversary of the start of English education in elementary schools in South Korea. The pivotal year when English classes began in nearly all elementary schools was 1996, with the official national rollout completed in March 1997. At the time, I was teaching in Japan, where the topic was big news in education circles.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729613
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[2026-05-01 06:18 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: China’s Manus AI case sets red lines to bar ‘Singapore washing’
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/chinas-manus-ai-case-sets-red-lines-to-bar-singapore-washing/
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[2026-05-01 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: China's reflation story is seductive, but wrong
Snippet: People visit the China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou on April 15. Exports are an unambiguous bright spot in the nation's otherwise troubled economic picture. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/china-s-reflation-story-is-seductive-but-wrong
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[2026-05-01 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's Ulvac to reshore production of rare earth magnet-making equipment
Snippet: Ulvac will establish capacity to make vacuum melting furnaces at the plant located at the company's headquarters in Chigasaki, Japan. (Ulvac)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/japan-s-ulvac-to-reshore-production-of-rare-earth-magnet-making-equipment
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[2026-05-01 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Toyota to build 3 India plants, tripling output in country
Snippet: Toyota unveils an Urban Cruiser electric SUV for the Indian market in Mumbai on April 20. (Photo by Takanori Okabe)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/toyota-to-build-3-india-plants-tripling-output-in-country
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[2026-05-01 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings
Snippet: Kansas City at Seattle — Apple TV
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-147b790871ca5ee972033eb94d7f9fed
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[2026-05-01 05:59 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest
Snippet: Bangkok: Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, state television announced on Thursday night.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/myanmar-s-aung-san-suu-kyi-moved-from-prison-to-house-arrest-20260501-p5zss6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-01 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Pacific nations unite to tackle regional unrest
Snippet: Chief of the Australian Defence Force Admiral David Johnston with Tonga's Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Lord Fielakepa at the Joint Heads of Pacific Security meeting in Brisbane. (Supplied: Department of Defence)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/pacific-response-group-to-expand-remit/106628490
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[2026-05-01 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: India hit by US$ 25 Bn digital fraud surge as Central Bank plans crackdown - DailyNews
Snippet: A sharp rise in cybercrime has shaken India, where nearly 2.5 million people lost an estimated US$ 25 billion to digital fraud in 2025, highlighting growing risks in the country’s fast-expanding online payment ecosystem.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/01/world/987852/india-hit-by-us-25-bn-digital-fraud-surge-as-central-bank-plans-crackdown/
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[2026-05-01 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Top U.S., Chinese officials hold talks ahead of planned Trump-Xi summit
Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Top diplomatic and economic officials of the United States and China held online talks on Thursday, as part of preparations for a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping set to take place in Beijing next month.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260501000300315
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[2026-05-01 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: China's double-insurance strategy for oil security amid Hormuz disruption
Snippet: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut China off from the providers of much of its crude oil. (Reuters: Joyce Zhou)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/how-china-secures-oil-supplies-amid-hormuz-disruption/106625732
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[2026-05-01 05:38 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Title: Andrie recorded a podcast on military influence — then came an acid attack
Snippet: Four soldiers are on trial for their alleged involvement in an acid attack on a prominent activist in Indonesia. Source: SBS, AP
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/andrie-yunus-acid-attack-rocks-indonesia/o7g16rh5l
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[2026-05-01 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Title: Asia’s 25 greatest cities to visit, ranked and rated
Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/asia-s-25-greatest-cities-to-visit-ranked-and-rated-20260422-p5zq6c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-01 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Gujarat notches 4-wicket win over Bengaluru in Indian Premier League
Snippet: Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill hits a six during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad, India, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-hyderabad-bengaluru-7b50f1d6e68309d84bce09bd9bec82ca
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[2026-05-01 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Presidente Mulino cuestiona las detenciones de buques panameños en China: "no es normal"
Snippet: Un buque de carga es guiado por un remolcador a través del Canal de Panamá en Ciudad de Panamá, el jueves 9 de abril de 2026. (Foto AP/Matias Delacroix)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-eeuu-panama-embarcaciones-canal-mulino-4081e38e3b375eff73eab4a67008668c
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[2026-05-01 03:34 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: India is credible – but does it have the will to lead on Hormuz?
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/india-is-credible-but-does-it-have-the-will-to-lead-on-hormuz/
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[2026-05-01 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Apple execs to talk China and tariffs, but will avoid discussing foldable iPhone, per traders on Kalshi
Snippet: On Apple's first earnings call since the company announced its planned C-suite changes, traders on Kalshi think the company may discuss its creator studio, streaming platform and a fellow megacap tech company's artificial intelligence model.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/what-bettors-think-apple-will-talk-about-on-its-earnings-call.html
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[2026-05-01 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next
Snippet: Kentucky Derby entrant Danon Bourbon works out at Churchill Downs Monday, April 27, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-horses-kentucky-derby-4e889f06d4ff15a29fda50bf7f7ce9ac
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[2026-05-01 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's KDDI links up with VNPT to provide cell service in Vietnam
Snippet: The new wireless service in Vietnam will be based on the povo2.0 prepaid plan KDDI offers in Japan. (Photo by Hiroki Sakuragi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/telecommunication/japan-s-kddi-links-up-with-vnpt-to-provide-cell-service-in-vietnam
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[2026-05-01 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: China FM says Taiwan is 'biggest risk point' in US-China ties
Snippet: BEIJING — China's foreign minister on Thursday urged the United States to maintain "stability" between the two countries but said Taiwan posed the "biggest risk point" to their relationship.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/01/world/china-fm-says-taiwan-is-biggest-risk-point-in-us-china-ties/2333139
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[2026-05-01 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's naphtha supply can last beyond 2026, Takaichi says
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke about the naphtha supply situation on April 30. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/japan-s-naphtha-supply-can-last-beyond-2026-takaichi-says
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[2026-05-01 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Adani Enterprises posts quarterly loss as costs, asset depreciation swell
Snippet: Adani Enterprises oversees units operating in businesses as wide as coal mining, copper smelting, new energy, airports and road infrastructure. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/adani-group/adani-enterprises-posts-quarterly-loss-as-costs-asset-depreciation-swell
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[2026-05-01 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest
Snippet: State media broadcast a photograph of the Nobel laureate ⁠flanked by two uniformed personnel – the first public image of her in years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352081/myanmars-aung-san-suu-kyi-moved-prison-house-arrest?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-01 02:33 UTC+10:00] [MRTV] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest
Snippet: State media broadcast a photograph of the Nobel laureate ⁠flanked by two uniformed personnel – the first public image of her in years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352081/myanmars-aung-san-suu-kyi-moved-prison-house-arrest
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[2026-05-01 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Voice AI startup Verbex to move headquarters from Singapore to Japan
Snippet: Masanori Morishita, CEO of Verbex's Japanese arm, says error rates of its conversational AI specialized for the Japanese language are 20% lower than the competition. (Manaho Okamura)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/startups/voice-ai-startup-verbex-to-move-headquarters-from-singapore-to-japan2
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[2026-05-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordFriday, 1 Mayloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-01
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[2026-05-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.
Snippet: Mini SudokuFriday, 1 Mayloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-01
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[2026-05-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordFriday, 1 Mayloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-05-01
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[2026-05-01 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.
Snippet: Word SearchFriday, 1 Mayloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-01
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[2026-05-01 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Pentagon declines to comment on potential USFK troop cut, reaffirms 'unwavering' commitment to S. Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 30 (Yonhap) -- A Pentagon official on Thursday declined to comment on a potential U.S. force posture change in South Korea, but highlighted the United States' "unwavering" defense commitment to the Asian ally, amid reemerging concerns over the possibility of a troop drawdown in Korea.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260501000200315
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[2026-05-01 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Big Showdown in Japan
Snippet: THE biggest fight in Japanese boxing history is happening on May 2 at the Tokyo Dome.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/01/sports/big-showdown-in-japan/2332562
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[2026-05-01 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Australia's teen social media ban has little impact – report
Snippet: SYDNEY, Australia — There was “no meaningful shift” away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia’s world-leading social media ban for teenagers, documents obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP) show.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/01/world/asia-oceania/australias-teen-social-media-ban-has-little-impact-report/2332970
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