Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-27 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) said Monday that 73 South Koreans suspected of committing crimes, such as voice phishing, in Cambodia and the Philippines have been repatriated over the past two months.
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[2026-04-27 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyosung Heavy Industries, the highest-priced stock on the local market, surged past the 4 million won ($2,700) mark shortly in early trading Monday, supported by robust order momentum.
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[2026-04-27 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former 15-time ATP champion Gred Rusedski said Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala will figure things out and turn the corner especially on the clay surface.
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[2026-04-27 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino singer Matty Juniosa advanced to the finals of “Britain's Got Talent” after receiving a second Golden Buzzer during the semifinals, earning a direct spot in the competition’s final round.
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[2026-04-27 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The country's debut into fully AI-built cinema arrives this month, with unimpressive results
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[2026-04-27 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 5-8, 10)By Kim Seung-yeon
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[2026-04-27 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A tanker docks at JERA's liquefied natural gas terminal in Japan's Chiba prefecture. The nation's biggest power producer said on April 27 that its LNG procurement had not been affected by the conflict in the Middle East to date. (Photo by Ryosuke Hanafusa)
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[2026-04-27 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Woman’s body found in Iwate prefecture last week, soon after a police officer was injured in bear attack nearby
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[2026-04-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Negeri Sembilan spat has shone the spotlight on increasingly fragile ties within Prime Minister Anwar’s coalition government
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[2026-04-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [state assembly] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Negeri Sembilan spat has shone the spotlight on increasingly fragile ties within Prime Minister Anwar’s coalition government
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[2026-04-27 15:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Some CU convenience stores across South Korea are running low on food and daily necessities as a weekslong logistics strike continues to disrupt deliveries, with no clear end in sight.
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[2026-04-27 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-04-27 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said that diesel and kerosene prices will go down on Tuesday, April 28, but the cost of gasoline will increase.
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[2026-04-27 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Locked-up assets held by older patients projected to triple by 2050
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[2026-04-27 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The breach has triggered political scrutiny in Colombo, with opposition lawmakers calling for an independent parliamentary inquiry and questioning whether proper authorization procedures were followed in executing sovereign payments. © Reuters
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[2026-04-27 15:13 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-27 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, with top leaders of North Korea and Russia pledging a push for greater cooperation.
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[2026-04-27 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Brokers are turning South Korea’s refugee application process into a backdoor route for long-term stays, with 109 people caught arranging false claims between 2021 and 2025, a local media outlet reported Monday, citing Justice Ministry data.
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[2026-04-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1926 -- Song Hak-seon, a Korean fighter for independence from Japanese colonial rule, makes an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Makoto Saito, the Japanese governor general in Korea.
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[2026-04-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-27 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Italian and Persian treasures make their Asia debut, expanding the museum’s Silk Road narrative with rare works that illuminate centuries of East-West exchange
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[2026-04-27 14:38 UTC+10:00] [National Museum of China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Italian and Persian treasures make their Asia debut, expanding the museum’s Silk Road narrative with rare works that illuminate centuries of East-West exchange
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[2026-04-27 14:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Court ruling on workplace advantages revives long-standing tensions over fairness
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[2026-04-27 14:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-04-27 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmaker and Miramar Group chief says hotel rates have jumped by as much as 8 per cent as tourists originally bound for East Asia choose city
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[2026-04-27 14:33 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmaker and Miramar Group chief says hotel rates have jumped by as much as 8 per cent as tourists originally bound for East Asia choose city
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[2026-04-27 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Elliott's plan cites unnamed former Daikin executives who say the company still has room to improve profit margins. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Atsushi Ooka and Getty Images)
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[2026-04-27 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A raid reveals a shift in tactics by syndicates that have long used Malaysia’s porous borders to move undocumented migrants
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[2026-04-27 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Thailand] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A raid reveals a shift in tactics by syndicates that have long used Malaysia’s porous borders to move undocumented migrants
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[2026-04-27 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Wellness company IAM Worldwide has named breakout K-pop boy band AHOF as its Youth Ambassadors for 2026-2027, the company announced Monday.
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[2026-04-27 14:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: "Narco-Saints" director Yoon Jong-bin returns with a drama on the friendship-turned-rivalry between two of South Korea's last military rulers
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[2026-04-27 14:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: CJ ENM’s latest competition assembles 100 creators as contestants vie for the ultimate style crown
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[2026-04-27 14:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: STOCKHOLM (AFP) -- Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, researchers said Monday, as insecurity and rearmament fueled defense budgets. The three top spenders -- the US, China and Russia -- spent a combined total of $1.48 trillion, just over half of global expenditure.
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[2026-04-27 14:03 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-27 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Next-generation large-scale energy storage system promises ultra-low cost and record lifespan
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[2026-04-27 13:59 UTC+10:00] [Institute of Metal Research] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Next-generation large-scale energy storage system promises ultra-low cost and record lifespan
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[2026-04-27 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health (DOH) urged parents to have their children vaccinated against preventable diseases as it marked World Immunization Week.
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[2026-04-27 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Refiled application comes as a cluster of mainland China companies submits listing documents, signalling a pickup in the city’s IPO pipeline
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[2026-04-27 13:55 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Refiled application comes as a cluster of mainland China companies submits listing documents, signalling a pickup in the city’s IPO pipeline
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[2026-04-27 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Options trader Matthew Hefter, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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[2026-04-27 13:33 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-27 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano urged residents to wear face masks outdoors after smoke from the Navotas landfill fire affected air quality in the city, raising health concerns for children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with heart or lung conditions.
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[2026-04-27 13:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: General Motors has introduced the new Cadillac Escalade in Korea, marking the first internal combustion model on the market to feature its enhanced hands-free driving system, Super Cruise, as demand for advanced driver-assistance technologies grows.
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[2026-04-27 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average rose around 900 points at one point in the morning session on April 27.(Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
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[2026-04-27 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Oil prices rose on Monday morning in Asia after plans for a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran stalled again.
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[2026-04-27 13:11 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Military video shows boat moving swiftly in water before explosion leaves it in flames
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[2026-04-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Masan High-Tech Materials' Nui Phao tungsten mine in Vietnam's Thai Nguyen province. The company is projecting net profit this year to surge 150 times due to rising metal prices. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
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[2026-04-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust regulator on Monday ordered changes to unfair terms used by seven major e-commerce platforms, aiming to better protect consumer rights.
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[2026-04-27 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo provided by the North Korean government, from front right to left, its leader Kim Jong Un, Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and Russian Defense Minister Andrei Beloussov attend an inaugural ceremony of a memorial museum in Pyongyang, North Korea Sunday, April 26, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.
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