Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-04-24 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company claims it will outspend all rivals combined to boost computing power, which is essential to enhance advanced driving systems
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[2026-04-24 13:39 UTC+10:00] [Huawei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company claims it will outspend all rivals combined to boost computing power, which is essential to enhance advanced driving systems
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[2026-04-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘As a trading nation, Indonesia supports freedom of navigation and expects open sea lanes,’ Foreign Minister Sugiono says
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[2026-04-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Malacca Strait] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘As a trading nation, Indonesia supports freedom of navigation and expects open sea lanes,’ Foreign Minister Sugiono says
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[2026-04-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss Chinese thinking on global stability, Turkey’s school shootings, and talk of regime change
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[2026-04-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Pedro Sanchez] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss Chinese thinking on global stability, Turkey’s school shootings, and talk of regime change
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[2026-04-24 13:24 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Washington’s focus on online retailer Coupang has led to accusations that the Trump administration is tying issues of national security to domestic corporate matters
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[2026-04-24 13:24 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-24 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TECNO brought major launch-week energy to the Manila leg of Earth Day Run 2026, organized by RUNRIO at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, as the CAMON 50 Series took center stage at one of the most high-profile public events of the season, drawing more than 15,000 participants and creating a major moment for the brand in the Philippines.
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[2026-04-24 13:04 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Signatories to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty need to make concessions to avoid failing to adopt an outcome document at a review conference for the third straight time, Izumi Nakamitsu, U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs, said in a recent interview.
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[2026-04-24 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-04-24 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-04-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ads, some of which experts say were linked to China, aimed to get unsuspecting Filipino defence specialists to give up key information
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[2026-04-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Newsbytes.ph] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ads, some of which experts say were linked to China, aimed to get unsuspecting Filipino defence specialists to give up key information
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[2026-04-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: HANOI, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have been in close communication to resolve misunderstandings over Unification Minister Chung Dong-young's public disclosure of a North Korean nuclear facility, Seoul's top security official said, amid speculation that Washington may have scaled back intelligence sharing over the issue.
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[2026-04-24 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's leading automaker, took the wraps off its first production model under its all-electric Ioniq brand tailored for the Chinese market at the 2026 Beijing auto show Friday.
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[2026-04-24 12:54 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-24 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Seoul says it explained to U.S. background of unification minister's remarks on N. Korea's nuclear facility in Kusong
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[2026-04-24 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will make a state visit to Japan from May 26 to 29 at the invitation of the Japanese government, his office said on Friday.
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[2026-04-24 12:42 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Governance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-24 12:35 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: A district court in southwestern Japan dismissed on Thursday a claim for damages by people with disabilities who said that the unmanned operations of stations by Kyushu Railway (JR Kyushu) violated their freedom of movement.
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[2026-04-24 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier says countries must cooperate to ensure reliable supplies of rare earths. © Reuters
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[2026-04-24 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to expand cooperation in urban and transportation development projects as part of broader bilateral ties discussed during summit talks between the two countries, the land ministry said Friday.
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[2026-04-24 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Diplomats of South Korea and the United States have discussed efforts to ensure energy supply chains within the Group of 20 (G20) framework amid global uncertainties, the foreign ministry said Friday.
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[2026-04-24 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Japanese government has rolled out subsidies to ease the burden on consumers grappling with higher living costs. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
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[2026-04-24 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea in 2025 saw 2.01 million foreigners visit the country to receive medical treatment, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare on Friday, who are thought to have spent more than 12 trillion won on tourism.
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[2026-04-24 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors flock to barely inhabited towns, attracted for the most part by the very catastrophe that drove their residents away
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[2026-04-24 12:21 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visitors flock to barely inhabited towns, attracted for the most part by the very catastrophe that drove their residents away
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[2026-04-24 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s public library network grows while evolving as community hub
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[2026-04-24 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel prices are estimated to go down while gasoline is expected to increase next week as global markets continue to react to developments in the Middle East, local oil industry sources said on Friday.
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[2026-04-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Buying sentiment on ChiNext companies ignited after the market regulator unveiled a package of reforms earlier this month
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[2026-04-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [ChiNext board] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Buying sentiment on ChiNext companies ignited after the market regulator unveiled a package of reforms earlier this month
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[2026-04-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National Museum of China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The museum hosted the Silk Roads Cultural Exchange Programme 2026 and will debut the ‘Confluence in Glass’ exhibition later this year
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[2026-04-24 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is prepared to do whatever necessary to contain inflation, its governor said on Friday, leaving the door wide open to more interest rate hikes after the bank delivered a 25-basis-point increase a day earlier.
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[2026-04-24 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A McKinsey survey of 50 global investors in March found that private markets accounted for nearly 73% of the alternative investments by Middle Eastern funds in India. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Evolvence Group, KAAF Investments and the Olayan Group's websites)
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[2026-04-24 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police receive report of man’s collapse shortly before flight from Manchester lands at Hong Kong International Airport at 6.35am
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[2026-04-24 11:41 UTC+10:00] [UK] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police receive report of man’s collapse shortly before flight from Manchester lands at Hong Kong International Airport at 6.35am
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[2026-04-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industrial-scale malware is replacing ‘pig-butchering’ as Cambodia’s scam hubs pivot to high-speed digital heists
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[2026-04-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Sihanoukville] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industrial-scale malware is replacing ‘pig-butchering’ as Cambodia’s scam hubs pivot to high-speed digital heists
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[2026-04-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Launching the aircraft with the imported LEAP-1C engine has led to bottlenecks and dependence but developing a convincing home-made engine will take time
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[2026-04-24 11:30 UTC+10:00] [GE Aerospace] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Launching the aircraft with the imported LEAP-1C engine has led to bottlenecks and dependence but developing a convincing home-made engine will take time
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