Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A video released to mark the PLA Navy’s anniversary uses wordplay to suggest that a new warship is under construction
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[2026-04-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Gerald R. Ford] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A video released to mark the PLA Navy’s anniversary uses wordplay to suggest that a new warship is under construction
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[2026-04-25 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ginebra coach Tim Cone was relieved with the thought that the Gin Kings managed to escape the upset axe of the Blackwater Bossing last Friday.
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[2026-04-25 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Robert Bolick led NLEX’s whirlwind third quarter offense as the Road Warriors rolled past Terrafirma Dyip, 95-85 to keep their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup top 4 bid on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-04-25 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS rising fuel costs continue to impact daily commuting across the country, Concentrix Philippines has rolled out “Hatid Game-Changers: Biyaheng Bayanihan,” a dedicated shuttle initiative that supports both its employees (called game-changers) and local jeepney drivers navigating the current fuel crisis.
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[2026-04-25 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de Túnez, Kais Saied, durante un acto en Beijing, el 31 de mayo de 2024. (Tingshu Wang/Pool Foto vía AP, archivo)
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[2026-04-25 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: In early 2025, Nvidia lost nearly $600 billion in market value after an upstart generative AI large language model from China tried to prove there is no need to splash billions of dollars to develop such a platform.
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[2026-04-25 20:08 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-25 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas secured the last UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball stepladder semifinals berth with a 16-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-16 win over Far Eastern University in a playoff for No. 4 at the Araneta Coliseum Saturday.
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[2026-04-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: French president is trying to shore up his legacy of strategic autonomy before leaving office next year, analysts say
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[2026-04-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: French president is trying to shore up his legacy of strategic autonomy before leaving office next year, analysts say
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[2026-04-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy
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[2026-04-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy
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[2026-04-25 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moscow launched 619 drones and 47 missiles overnight, says Kyiv, with explosions in several cities
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[2026-04-25 19:56 UTC+10:00] [ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moscow launched 619 drones and 47 missiles overnight, says Kyiv, with explosions in several cities
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[2026-04-25 19:33 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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[2026-04-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zhang Jun has reportedly been missing for more than 10 days amid an investigation by disciplinary authorities into his conduct at association
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[2026-04-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Denmark] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zhang Jun has reportedly been missing for more than 10 days amid an investigation by disciplinary authorities into his conduct at association
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[2026-04-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Straight to Hell] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Erika Toda delivers a memorable turn as Kazuko Hosoki in this series tracing the controversial Japanese soothsayer’s life over 60 years
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[2026-04-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Erika Toda delivers a memorable turn as Kazuko Hosoki in this series tracing the controversial Japanese soothsayer’s life over 60 years
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[2026-04-25 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 25 (Yonhap) -- Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament, visited North Korea to attend the opening ceremony of a memorial museum honoring soldiers killed while fighting for Russia in its war with Ukraine, a Russian report said Saturday.
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[2026-04-25 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division)
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[2026-04-25 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (35-27-20, in the Pacific Division)
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[2026-04-25 18:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea has named a new ambassador to Sweden, the North's foreign ministry said Saturday, in the latest appointment of envoys overseas.
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[2026-04-25 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tunisian President Kais Saied attends a signing ceremony in Beijing, May 31, 2024. (Tingshu Wang/Pool Photo via AP, File)
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[2026-04-25 17:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea on Saturday criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for making a ritual offering to a controversial war shrine in Tokyo, calling it a "challenge to international justice."
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[2026-04-25 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has named a new ambassador to Sweden, the North's foreign ministry said Saturday, in the latest appointment of envoys overseas.
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[2026-04-25 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Six-peat-seeking National University clinched the second seed and the last twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball Final Four after a thrilling 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 28-26 victory over third-ranked University of Santo Tomas on Saturday afternoon at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-04-25 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Lorna Kapunan said she believed that the House of Representatives Committee on Justice has seen and heard enough – from the discrepancies in Vice President Sara Duterte's declared net worth to the flagged bank transactions – to find probable cause to impeach her.
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[2026-04-25 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The shipments to Subic Bay and Yokose add to a growing trend of US military fuel heading to regions that typically rely on Mideast supplies
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[2026-04-25 17:40 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The shipments to Subic Bay and Yokose add to a growing trend of US military fuel heading to regions that typically rely on Mideast supplies
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[2026-04-25 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Competition for ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs has intensified, prompting official media to publish advice for jobseekers
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[2026-04-25 17:35 UTC+10:00] [China News Service] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Competition for ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs has intensified, prompting official media to publish advice for jobseekers
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[2026-04-25 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Unbeaten University of Santo Tomas secured a quarterfinals berth after sweeping Adamson University, 27-25, 25-20, in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 Saturday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.
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[2026-04-25 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Conflict-driven oil price spikes are straining Asia’s polyester supply chain, threatening higher costs for firms like Zara and H&M
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[2026-04-25 17:18 UTC+10:00] [Coats Bangladesh] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Conflict-driven oil price spikes are straining Asia’s polyester supply chain, threatening higher costs for firms like Zara and H&M
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[2026-04-25 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The United States has sanctioned a Chinese oil refinery for buying hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Iranian oil.
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[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deeper defence ties are expected to boost India’s maritime modernisation efforts and Europe’s security role in the Indo-Pacific, experts say
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[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [C Uday Bhaskar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deeper defence ties are expected to boost India’s maritime modernisation efforts and Europe’s security role in the Indo-Pacific, experts say
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[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Belgium’s top customs official says main problem is that many products do not meet EU standards
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[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [customs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Belgium’s top customs official says main problem is that many products do not meet EU standards
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[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea's leading ESG lawyer sees disclosure scrutiny tightening, climate suits next
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[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: From historic pavilions to hanok retreats, drama series' locations trace path through Korea's cultural heritage, scenic landscapes
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[2026-04-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: In South Korea, the American burger isn’t just surviving — it’s being reinvented. Here are the top burger diners leading that transformation.
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[2026-04-25 16:26 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Japanese government and ruling parties have begun seriously studying the feasibility of sending Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's request for help to ensure safe navigation through the key chokepoint for oil shipments.
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[2026-04-25 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several roads in Pasay and parts of Makati will be closed early Sunday for a marathon event.
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[2026-04-25 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Aquathlon quartet of Bailee Brown, Wong Tsz-to, Hilda Choi Yan-yin and Mark Yu Shing-him take silver behind China
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[2026-04-25 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Aquathlon quartet of Bailee Brown, Wong Tsz-to, Hilda Choi Yan-yin and Mark Yu Shing-him take silver behind China
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[2026-04-25 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Traffic congestion in Pakistan on April 24 due to road closures implemented by authorities, following the suspension of transport and closure of markets on security restrictions, as Pakistan prepares to host U.S. and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad. © Reuters
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[2026-04-25 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said that 36 overseas Filipino workers and two dependents arrived in two separate flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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