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    [2026-04-25 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Kohli and Padikkal lead Bengaluru into IPL top two after beating Gujarat
    Snippet: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli clean bowled by Gujarat Titans’ Jason Holder during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru, India, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bengaluru-gujarat-kohli-ipl-bff6f9d5cd9f3bb8ef4a9a178184c40d
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    [2026-04-25 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Pictures of the week: From a spectacular statue of Dubai Millennium to wildfires in Japan | The National
    Snippet: Previous slideNext slide A tour guide admires the statue of renowned racehorse Dubai Millennium. The artwork at Vision Pavilion in Expo City, Dubai, is made from marble imported from Spain and weighs 52 tonnes. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalInfo Docked pirogues at the Port Artisanal in Nouadhibou, Mauritania. AFPInfo An employee checks the quality of raw cotton at a warehouse in Gujarat, India.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/24/pictures-of-the-week-from-a-spectacular-statue-of-dubai-millennium-to-wildfires-in-japan-2/
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    [2026-04-25 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, nuclear power remains key to securing our clean energy future | The National
    Snippet: Last month, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his country’s decision to phase out nuclear power following the 2011 Fukushima power plant accident in Japan as a “strategic mistake”. His statement is indicative of a global shift in attitudes towards nuclear energy.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/24/chernobyl-disaster-nuclear-technology-clean-energy-renewable-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz/
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    [2026-04-25 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Americans choosing to visit smaller towns over big cities as travel costs soar
    Snippet: ARNAUDVILLE, LA – As travel costs continue to climb, some Americans are rethinking their destinations, swapping out trips to major cities for smaller towns.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/lifestyle/northern-japan-wildfires-prompt-mass-evacuations-as-flames-spread/
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    [2026-04-25 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. making efforts toward 'normalization' amid U.S. intel curb controversy: Seoul official
    Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho, Cho Joon-hyung and Baek Na-ri
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260425000251315
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    [2026-04-25 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Mitsubishi Estate buys Singapore provider of furnished housing
    Snippet: A Habyt Singapore bedroom: Unlike serviced apartments, which often provide hotel-style cleaning and front desk services, flexible living keeps services to a minimum, enabling cost-efficient living arrangements. (Habyt)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/mitsubishi-estate-buys-singapore-provider-of-furnished-housing
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    [2026-04-25 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: TEPCO to name head of Japan sovereign wealth fund as new chairman
    Snippet: Japan Investment Corp. CEO Keisuke Yokoo, right, is set to succeed current TEPCO Chairman Yoshimitsu Kobayashi. (Source photos by Nikkei)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/tepco-to-name-head-of-japan-sovereign-wealth-fund-as-new-chairman
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    [2026-04-25 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Bessent defends U.S. dollar swap lines as Iran war harms global finances
    Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday defended the possibility of the U.S. participating in currency swaps with allies in the Persian Gulf and Asia who are seeking financial backstops due to the Iran war.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/bessent-iran-war-uae-swap-lines-gulf-asia.html
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    [2026-04-25 02:48 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: The Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges | Editorial
    Snippet: Developments in Berlin and Tokyo show how far the strategic environment has shifted in response to authoritarian threat and American unpredictability
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/24/the-guardian-view-on-germany-japan-and-the-end-of-the-postwar-order-as-us-alliances-crumble-a-new-world-emerges
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    [2026-04-25 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: South Korean prosecutors deny arrest warrant request for K-pop tycoon behind BTS
    Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors on Friday rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, questioning whether detention is necessary as he faces a high-profile investigation into alleged investor fraud.
    Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/24/entertainment/south-korean-prosecutors-deny-police-request-for-arrest-warrant-for-k-pop-tycoon-behind-supergroup-bts/
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    [2026-04-25 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AfricaNews
    Title: China rejects US accusations over Taiwan travel disruption
    Snippet: China has dismissed criticism from the United States, rejecting claims that it pressured African nations to block a planned trip by Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, and insisting its actions were legitimate.
    Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/24/china-rejects-us-accusations-over-taiwan-travel-disruption/
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    [2026-04-25 02:16 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 CrosswordSaturday, 25 Aprilloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-04-25
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    [2026-04-25 02:16 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 SudokuSaturday, 25 Aprilloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-04-25
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    [2026-04-25 02:16 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 CrosswordSaturday, 25 Aprilloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-04-25
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    [2026-04-25 02:16 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 SearchSaturday, 25 Aprilloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-04-25
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    [2026-04-25 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: South Korean prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for ex-leader Yoon
    Snippet: SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors on Friday requested a 30-year prison term for ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations he deliberately tried to escalate tensions with North Korea in 2024 by ordering drone flights over its capital Pyongyang as he sought to create justifiable conditions for martial law at home.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/world/asia-oceania/south-korean-prosecutors-seek-30-year-prison-term-for-ex-leader-yoon/2328177
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    [2026-04-25 02:08 UTC+10:00] [Self-driving cars] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: ‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show
    Snippet: As domestic sales slow manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/24/china-chases-driverless-dream-beijing-car-show-ai
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    [2026-04-25 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Navigating China’s one-track mind
    Snippet: NOWADAYS, when the United States-Israel war against Iran is threatening to get out of control again, China’s apparent dogged resolve to stay out of trouble defies comprehension.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/opinion/columns/navigating-chinas-one-track-mind/2328209
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    [2026-04-25 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Japan to start EV battery traceability program to spur recycling
    Snippet: Recording the level of degradation of EV batteries can help boost the sales prices of used vehicles. (Photo by Risako Kojima)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/japan-to-start-ev-battery-traceability-program-to-spur-recycling
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    [2026-04-25 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: How the Rodrigo Duterte case became the ICC’s institutional survival strategy
    Snippet: BY any measure, the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected the jurisdiction challenge, despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC in 2018. The court ruled that it still has jurisdiction because crimes occurred while the Philippines was a member, a critical legal precedent. Confirming charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is historic.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/opinion/columns/how-the-rodrigo-duterte-case-became-the-iccs-institutional-survival-strategy/2328208
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    [2026-04-25 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Massimo Dutti refreshes its MOA fashion address
    Snippet: Massimo Dutti’s renovated boutique at Mall of Asia is now settling into the mall’s fashion landscape, giving shoppers a more refined space in which to browse the brand’s latest collections for men and women.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/massimo-dutti-refreshes-its-moa-fashion-address/2327909
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    [2026-04-25 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Indonesia: No plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/world/asia-oceania/indonesia-no-plan-to-impose-tolls-in-malacca-strait/2328156
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    [2026-04-25 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: India slams Trump 'hellhole' anti-immigrant post
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/world/asia-oceania/india-slams-trump-hellhole-anti-immigrant-post/2328157
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    [2026-04-25 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/world/asia-oceania/hot-pants-tokyo-government-workers-swap-suits-for-shorts/2328159
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    [2026-04-25 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: China, Thailand agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/world/asia-oceania/china-thailand-agree-to-collaborate-on-fighting-cyberscams/2328176
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    [2026-04-25 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: PH, Indonesia reaffirm strategic partnership
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/news/national/ph-indonesia-reaffirm-strategic-partnership/2328284
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    [2026-04-25 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Cebu Pacific wins LinkedIn employer award
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/business/top-business/cebu-pacific-wins-linkedin-employer-award/2328081
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    [2026-04-25 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: ADB spouses serve a Filipino fest of culture
    Snippet: The Asian Development Bank headquarters came alive with music, dance and Filipino flavors during “Flavors and Rhythms of the Philippines,” a fundraising event organized by Filipino spouses of ADB staff. Hi Society attended the event at the invitation of dear friend Irene Wicklein, wife of ADB Director General Winfried Wicklein.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/adb-spouses-serve-a-filipino-fest-of-culture/2327908
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    [2026-04-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Preparation, not pacifism, defines Japan’s defense policy
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/preparation-not-pacifism-defines-japans-defense-policy/
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    [2026-04-25 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Google, Microsoft to be among bidders to lease SoftBank US data center
    Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman Masoyoshi Son, center, joins U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, second from left, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, second from right, at a ceremony for a gas-power facility in Piketon, Ohio, on March 20. (Photo by Yuji Ohira)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/softbank/google-microsoft-to-be-among-bidders-to-lease-softbank-us-data-center
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    [2026-04-25 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: China Curbs US Investment In Tech Companies After Meta Acquisition Of Manus
    Snippet: Following earlier news that China has blacklisted 7 EU defense and aerospace firms over their dealings with Taiwan, Bloomberg reports that China plans to restrict top technology firms, including leading AI startups, from accepting US capital without government approval.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-curbs-us-investment-tech-companies-after-meta-acquisition-manus
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    [2026-04-25 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Radar DW: Foi desta que Moçambique fez "negócio da China"?
    Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/radar-dw-foi-desta-que-mo%C3%A7ambique-fez-um-neg%C3%B3cio-da-china/video-76927111
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    [2026-04-25 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
    Snippet: HONG KONG — DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook world markets last year, launched preview versions of its latest major update Friday as the AI rivalry between China and the US heats up.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/business/sunday-business-it/chinas-deepseek-rolls-out-a-long-anticipated-update-of-its-ai-model/2328288
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    [2026-04-25 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Indonesia's Janice Tjen and Philippines star Alex Eala suffer heavy defeats in Madrid | The National
    Snippet: Filipino star Alexandra Eala and Indonesia's Janice Tjen had a rough day at the Madrid Open as both suffered identical 6-2, 6-1 defeats on Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/04/24/indonesias-janice-tjen-and-philippines-star-alex-eala-suffer-heavy-defeats-in-madrid/
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    [2026-04-25 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust partners with US fund on alternative investments
    Snippet: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank aims to develop expertise in alternative investments, a relatively small asset class in Japan that is expected to grow. © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/sumitomo-mitsui-trust-partners-with-us-fund-on-alternative-investments
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    [2026-04-25 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: EEUU lanza ofensiva contra ciberestafas en el sudeste asiático
    Snippet: ARCHIVO -Un soldado tailandés inspecciona una estación de trabajo en un centro de estafas en O’Smach, Camboya, el 2 de febrero de 2026, (AP Foto/Sakchai Lalit), Archivo)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ciberestafas-eeuu-ofensiva-asia-trata-personas-esclavitud-15eb0674ba418e3b8b2e00b446f9bc86
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    [2026-04-25 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Prudential 'still very committed' to Japan market: CEO
    Snippet: Prudential's Japanese operation is the second largest for the group after the U.S. (Photo by Kaisuke Ohta)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/insurance/prudential-still-very-committed-to-japan-market-ceo
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    [2026-04-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: US crackdown threat could shake out China’s ‘distillation’ AI copycats
    Snippet: US plans action against AI ‘distillation’, as analysts warn weaker Chinese start-ups could be forced out within a year
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351359/us-crackdown-threat-could-shake-out-chinas-distillation-ai-copycats?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-04-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [distill] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: US crackdown threat could shake out China’s ‘distillation’ AI copycats
    Snippet: US plans action against AI ‘distillation’, as analysts warn weaker Chinese start-ups could be forced out within a year
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351359/us-crackdown-threat-could-shake-out-chinas-distillation-ai-copycats
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    [2026-04-25 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Philippine archery program set to soar under world-class Olympic coaching
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The crack of arrows slicing through the air reverberated across the Benjamin Dy Sports Complex during the 2026 WAP‑PSC Philippine National Archery Championship Qualifier Leg 1.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/sports/philippine-archery-program-set-to-soar-under-world-class-olympic-coaching/2328252
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    [2026-04-25 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Huawei, DeepSeek strengthen China’s AI self-reliance with collaboration on V4 model
    Snippet: DeepSeek says its V4 model will have throughput issues until the second half of the year, until Ascend 950PR supernodes ‘ship at scale’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3351349/huawei-deepseek-strengthen-chinas-ai-self-reliance-collaboration-v4-model?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-04-25 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Bilibili] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Huawei, DeepSeek strengthen China’s AI self-reliance with collaboration on V4 model
    Snippet: DeepSeek says its V4 model will have throughput issues until the second half of the year, until Ascend 950PR supernodes ‘ship at scale’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3351349/huawei-deepseek-strengthen-chinas-ai-self-reliance-collaboration-v4-model
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    [2026-04-25 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Ramirez dominates all-Philippine finale at Asian Beach Games
    Snippet: The Philippines captured its third gold medal in the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China on Friday after reigning Asian Games champion Annie Ramirez defeated compatriot Emily Rosalynn Thomas in an anticipated all-Philippine matchup in the women’s -57 kilogram division.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/sports/ramirez-dominates-all-philippine-finale-at-asian-beach-games/2328250
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    [2026-04-25 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Naoya Inoue-Junto Nakatani fight highlights boxing's surging popularity in Japan
    Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — Billed as “The Day,” May 2 is turning out to be the biggest-ever occasion for Japanese boxing.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/boxing-japan-inoue-nakatani-1d59bc65204db2d46f6a9d41aca24e1e
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    [2026-04-25 00:21 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: ICC: Fake ‘nanlaban’ evidence push Duterte’s trial | The wRap
    Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-24-2026/
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    [2026-04-25 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Recto: Nothing unusual with giving travel authority day before trip
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday said there was nothing unusual with Malacañang granting a travel authority a day before the trip of a government official.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/news/recto-nothing-unusual-with-giving-travel-authority-day-before-trip/2328227
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    [2026-04-25 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Marcos to visit Japan to tackle strategic ties with Takaichi
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Japan from May 26 to 29 to advance Manila's strategic partnership with Tokyo, Malacañang announced Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/news/marcos-to-visit-japan-to-tackle-strategic-ties-with-takaichi/2328218
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    [2026-04-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China ramps up hunt for tax evaders, frames consumption levies as fiscal lifelines
    Snippet: Authorities target retailers, shell companies and off-the-books manoeuvres to lessen tax liabilities
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351320/china-ramps-hunt-tax-evaders-frames-consumption-levies-fiscal-lifelines?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-04-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Tibet] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China ramps up hunt for tax evaders, frames consumption levies as fiscal lifelines
    Snippet: Authorities target retailers, shell companies and off-the-books manoeuvres to lessen tax liabilities
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351320/china-ramps-hunt-tax-evaders-frames-consumption-levies-fiscal-lifelines
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    [2026-04-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why the future is fluid for middle powers in a sea of US-China rivalry
    Snippet: International relations expert Kuik Cheng-Chwee says smaller states are choosing a ‘neutrality-plus’ strategy over picking sides
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351311/why-future-fluid-middle-powers-sea-us-china-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feed
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