Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-25 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — Billed as “The Day,” May 2 is turning out to be the biggest-ever occasion for Japanese boxing.
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[2026-04-25 00:21 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-04-25 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-04-25 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-04-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities target retailers, shell companies and off-the-books manoeuvres to lessen tax liabilities
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[2026-04-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Tibet] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities target retailers, shell companies and off-the-books manoeuvres to lessen tax liabilities
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[2026-04-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: International relations expert Kuik Cheng-Chwee says smaller states are choosing a ‘neutrality-plus’ strategy over picking sides
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[2026-04-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: International relations expert Kuik Cheng-Chwee says smaller states are choosing a ‘neutrality-plus’ strategy over picking sides
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[2026-04-24 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. on Friday reminded everyone that firing against government troops automatically makes the attacker a “combatant” which legitimizes counter action from soldiers.
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[2026-04-24 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New rules permitting the sale of lethal weapons overseas come as Japan ramps up defence ambitions and seeks to enter the global arms market
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[2026-04-24 23:54 UTC+10:00] [NHK] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New rules permitting the sale of lethal weapons overseas come as Japan ramps up defence ambitions and seeks to enter the global arms market
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[2026-04-24 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged leaders in the Western Pacific Region to prioritize reaching “zero-dose” children and expanding immunization efforts.
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[2026-04-24 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ARCHIVO – El director de Políticas de Ciencia y Tecnología de la Casa Blanca, Michael Kratsios, habla en una reunión del Grupo Especial de la Casa Blanca sobre Inteligencia Artificial en la Sala Este de la Casa Blanca, el 4 de septiembre de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon, Archivo)
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[2026-04-24 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) Forensic Group has confirmed through DNA testing the identity of a decomposing cadaver recovered in the hinterlands of Cabalagnan, Hinabangan last March as a high-ranking leader of the New People's Army (NPA).
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[2026-04-24 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil drives out of his team garage during the first practice session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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[2026-04-24 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday assured the public that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains fit to lead, dismissing what he described as baseless rumors about the President’s health from a “few weak-minded critics.”
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[2026-04-24 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: China has newly placed a slew of EU defense and aerospace firms on a control list, or effectively a new blacklist, reportedly with an eye on Taiwan tensions. It has barred its exporters from supplying dual-use items to seven EU firms, including FN Herstal and Omnipol a.s., according to a statement from the Chinese commerce ministry.
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[2026-04-24 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES photo with latest)By Kim Eun-jung
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[2026-04-24 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City is looking to forge a formal agreement with The Medical City to help qualified patients in its 51-bed PhilHealth ward leave the hospital with zero balance billing.
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[2026-04-24 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Proposed move, which would start with 2030 Doha Games, would mean four-yearly Games are held the year before the Olympics
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[2026-04-24 23:00 UTC+10:00] [African Games] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Proposed move, which would start with 2030 Doha Games, would mean four-yearly Games are held the year before the Olympics
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[2026-04-24 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans
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[2026-04-24 22:57 UTC+10:00] [Auto China show in Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans
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[2026-04-24 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A Norfolk Southern freight train rolls past the U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, in Clairton, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
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[2026-04-24 22:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung returned home Friday from his two-nation swing to India and Vietnam, where he focused on expanding strategic cooperation in energy and supply chains to address uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-04-24 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tennis sensation Alex Eala of the Philippines failed to exact revenge against world No. 21 Elise Mertens of Belgium after taking a 6-2, 6-1 beating in the round of 64 at the 2026 Madrid Open on Friday evening (Manila time) at the Caja Magica (Magic Box), Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain.
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[2026-04-24 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The countries with the best practical experience in hard development are in Asia, with much practical knowledge and experience to share
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[2026-04-24 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The countries with the best practical experience in hard development are in Asia, with much practical knowledge and experience to share
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[2026-04-24 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Liaoning aircraft carrier appears to be among 14 large naval vessels snapped on manoeuvres in a satellite image circulating online
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[2026-04-24 22:29 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Liaoning aircraft carrier appears to be among 14 large naval vessels snapped on manoeuvres in a satellite image circulating online
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[2026-04-24 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The man is alleged to have paid female accomplices in the Philippines to carry out sexual abuse against girls aged between four and 13
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[2026-04-24 22:24 UTC+10:00] [Heidenheim] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The man is alleged to have paid female accomplices in the Philippines to carry out sexual abuse against girls aged between four and 13
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[2026-04-24 22:22 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approaches
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[2026-04-24 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung returned home Friday from his two-nation swing to India and Vietnam, where he focused on expanding strategic cooperation in energy and supply chains to address uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-04-24 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With only four Chinese players remaining, second-round match between champ and trailblazer could draw biggest TV audience in sport’s history
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[2026-04-24 22:00 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With only four Chinese players remaining, second-round match between champ and trailblazer could draw biggest TV audience in sport’s history
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[2026-04-24 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The agreement to partly link iron ore pricing to the yuan is a breakthrough but US dollar dominance in the trade remains entrenched for now, analysts say
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[2026-04-24 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Fortescue Metals] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The agreement to partly link iron ore pricing to the yuan is a breakthrough but US dollar dominance in the trade remains entrenched for now, analysts say
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[2026-04-24 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A visitor and his robotic dog stand near to the Toyota BZ7 EV model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-04-24 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Rarely has a major football final pitted together two sides of such contrasting standing as Saturday’s AFC Champions League Elite fixture in Jeddah.
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[2026-04-24 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Flowers in full bloom during the annual Azalea Festival in Gunpo, South Korea. AFPInfo About 20,000 teddy bears are displayed in Washington, with organisers saying they symbolise the abduction of Ukrainian children during the war with Russia. ReutersInfo Bags and belongings are laid out at Valiasr Square, in Tehran, in tribute to the schoolgirls killed in an air strike on Minab.
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[2026-04-24 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The company’s sole theme park in Beijing will launch its upgraded Labubu Forest Zone on Thursday
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[2026-04-24 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Universal Studios] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The company’s sole theme park in Beijing will launch its upgraded Labubu Forest Zone on Thursday
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[2026-04-24 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What are optical modules, why are they so critical and which Chinese makers’ stocks are soaring?
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[2026-04-24 21:30 UTC+10:00] [data centre] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What are optical modules, why are they so critical and which Chinese makers’ stocks are soaring?
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[2026-04-24 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Dozens of young women compete each year at the Rodeo Masbateno, a festival that has become synonymous with Masbate, an island province that bills itself as the cattle capital of the Philippines. But unlike their male counterparts, the rodeo's women competitors face a ticking clock, as Masbate has no professional category for women, whose careers end the day they graduate from schools.
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[2026-04-24 21:25 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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[2026-04-24 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched a preview version of its long-awaited V4 model, ending months of silence from one of China's most closely watched AI labs and arriving a year after its R1 release sparked U.S. market turmoil and concerns across Silicon Valley AI firms.
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[2026-04-24 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Senior officials and business people attending the China-Africa Entrepreneurs Summit have called for a deepening of cooperation to ensure mutual development.
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[2026-04-24 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: JICT provides public risk capital for long-term projects that are difficult for private companies to finance unsupported.
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