Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-24 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 6 out of 10 South Koreans support President Lee Jae Myung's "peaceful coexistence" policy toward North Korea aimed at engagement and peace, according to a survey released Friday.
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[2026-04-24 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Indonesia reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and expanded areas of cooperation during the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Philippines-Indonesia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC), officials said Friday.
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[2026-04-24 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Uno de los cuatro pandas del zoo de Atlanta descansa en su recinto, el 30 de diciembre de 2023, en Atlanta. (AP Foto/Kate Brumback, archivo)
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[2026-04-24 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, Pool, File)
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[2026-04-24 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, left, greets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during their meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, April 24, 2026. ( Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand via AP)
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[2026-04-24 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai bets on 20 localized models, $1 billion to revive sales in world's largest automotive market
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[2026-04-24 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Car giants such as Volkswagen and Nissan Motor are attending the Beijing auto show, as they look to accelerate their business in China and beyond. (Source photos by Wataru Suzuki, Sota Tanaka and Getty Images)
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[2026-04-24 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comment in paras 8-9)
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[2026-04-24 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea's second-highest-grossing film of all time will debut Wednesday on Coupang Play with upgraded CGI effects
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[2026-04-24 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Two exhibitions in Korea and France revisit Bang Hai-ja and Shin Sung-hy who reshaped painting through decades of work abroad
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[2026-04-24 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On the sidelines of a Central Asia summit in Astana, UNEP’s Inger Andersen said China had always been active in multilateralism
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[2026-04-24 16:07 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On the sidelines of a Central Asia summit in Astana, UNEP’s Inger Andersen said China had always been active in multilateralism
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[2026-04-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Vice Trade Minister Park Jung-sung met with his Polish counterpart in Seoul on Friday to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between South Korea and Poland in supply chains and advanced industries, Park's office said.
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[2026-04-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The couple’s recent appearance on a Japanese television show generated considerable buzz and discussion among the public
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[2026-04-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The couple’s recent appearance on a Japanese television show generated considerable buzz and discussion among the public
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[2026-04-24 15:55 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is going to trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his crimes against humanity case.
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[2026-04-24 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-24 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday clarified that there was no contradiction on the pronouncements of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other Philippine officials regarding former lawmaker Zaldy Co, saying he was indeed apprehended due to immigration concerns.
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[2026-04-24 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- E-commerce firm Coupang Inc. on Friday denied allegations that it lobbied U.S. government officials to pressure the South Korean government following a data leak controversy that emerged in November.
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[2026-04-24 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Round Rock at Sugar Land, ppd.
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[2026-04-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Hong Kong’s triple baby bonus scheme to President Xi Jinping’s Strait of Hormuz call, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-04-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: The Kraken is a huge tentacled sea monster from Norse folklore that drags ships and sailors down into the deep.
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[2026-04-24 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [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 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the state arms procurement agency on Friday pledged to advance arms industry cooperation with British Commonwealth nations, underscoring the courage of Commonwealth troops that fought alongside South Korean soldiers during the 1950-53 Korean War.
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[2026-04-24 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: HANOI, April 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's state visits to India and Vietnam this week highlighted South Korea's growing focus on securing energy supplies and strengthening raw material supply chains as global markets face mounting uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-24 15:02 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]
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 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut speaks during a press conference in Bangkok on the day of Thailand's general election on Feb. 8. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-04-24 14:57 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-24 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: DeepSeek's release of its long-awaited V4 model is set to intensify competition among Chinese AI startups. © Reuters
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[2026-04-24 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Yoon tried to provoke N. Korea to create pretext for martial law, exposed military secrets in drone crash, special counsel finds
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[2026-04-24 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Muzahid Millad was killed in a crash involving an allegedly drunk Malaysian soldier, prompting calls for justice and stricter laws
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[2026-04-24 14:50 UTC+10:00] [Klang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Muzahid Millad was killed in a crash involving an allegedly drunk Malaysian soldier, prompting calls for justice and stricter laws
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[2026-04-24 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From its roots in mainland China to expansion in Hong Kong and beyond, we look at the history of one of the most notorious triad societies
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[2026-04-24 14:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Triads] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From its roots in mainland China to expansion in Hong Kong and beyond, we look at the history of one of the most notorious triad societies
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[2026-04-24 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek on Friday released a preview version of its long-awaited Version 4 large language model, allowing users to test its new capabilities and features.
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[2026-04-24 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: HANOI -- Companies are lining up resources to tap one of the world's most active crypto markets as Vietnam gears up to launch its first cryptocurrency exchange in the second quarter of this year.
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[2026-04-24 14:40 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-24 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A currency trader watches monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 24, 2026.
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[2026-04-24 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A tanker carrying Russian oil is pictured from a beach in Gujarat, India, on March 11. © Reuters
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[2026-04-24 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: One of four panda bears at Zoo Atlanta rests in their habitat on Dec. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Kate Brumback, File)
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[2026-04-24 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Sandiganbayan's third division were dismayed over the testimony of Department of Public Works and Highways National Capital Region Director Gerard Opulencia for not knowing how the "commitments" for flood control projects were prepared.
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[2026-04-24 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A robot starts off for the Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Half Marathon on the outskirts of Beijing on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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[2026-04-24 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman, Quezon City on Friday condemned the killingg of one of its students during a miliatry "encounter" in Negros Occidental.
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[2026-04-24 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Friday that its Qwen artificial intelligence model will be integrated into vehicles from automakers including BYD and a local joint venture of Volkswagen, as the industry pushes to add more in-car digital services and compete for buyers in a slowing electric vehicle market.
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[2026-04-24 13:47 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-24 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former Bangladeshi leader and close Indian ally, remains “a strategic asset for Delhi’, an analyst says
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[2026-04-24 13:46 UTC+10:00] [Muhammad Yunus] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former Bangladeshi leader and close Indian ally, remains “a strategic asset for Delhi’, an analyst says
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[2026-04-24 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A lecturer conducts a Globis University class. The Japanese school has plans to further expand in Asia. (Globis University)
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[2026-04-24 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: High jumper Leonard Grospe gave the Philippines its second gold medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China on Friday morning.
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[2026-04-24 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez filed a motion to the Office of the Ombudsman to inhibit from investigating him over the alleged flood control scandal, noting that the probe is tainted by a "pattern of prejudgment" that violated his due process.
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