Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-22 14:13 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to ‘purify’ electoral roll
Snippet: Experts say Muslims and other minorities have been disproportionately deleted from the electoral roll ahead of the West Bengal elections this week
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/india-west-bengal-state-elections-millions-stripped-of-vote
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[2026-04-22 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Singaporean man charged after viral Lucky Plaza assault on Filipino woman
Snippet: He allegedly assaulted the woman while under conditional warning for a previous attack on her. Police said the pair knew each other
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350952/singaporean-man-charged-after-viral-lucky-plaza-assault-filipino-woman?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-22 14:12 UTC+10:00] [punching] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Singaporean man charged after viral Lucky Plaza assault on Filipino woman
Snippet: He allegedly assaulted the woman while under conditional warning for a previous attack on her. Police said the pair knew each other
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350952/singaporean-man-charged-after-viral-lucky-plaza-assault-filipino-woman
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[2026-04-22 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Pakistanis blame US blockade, not Iran divisions, for stalled talks
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have traded blame on social media for stalled ceasefire talks. (Source photos by Reuters)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/pakistanis-blame-us-blockade-not-iran-divisions-for-stalled-talks
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[2026-04-22 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Pakistan officials blame US blockade, not Iran divisions, for stalled talks
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have traded blame on social media for stalled ceasefire talks. (Source photos by Reuters)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/pakistan-officials-blame-us-blockade-not-iran-divisions-for-stalled-talks
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[2026-04-22 14:06 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: F/A-XX fighter tests future of US carrier power against China
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/f-a-xx-fighter-tests-future-of-us-carrier-power-against-china/
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[2026-04-22 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Cyprus president says EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
Snippet: Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides gestures as he speaks during an Associated Press interview ahead of this week’s major EU-Middle East summit, at the presidential palace in the capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cyprus-eu-defense-nato-middle-east-india-2c8f1d530eea810d582f870a50ee799c
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[2026-04-22 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Majority backs PH court review of ICC arrest warrants — survey
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A majority of Filipino voters favor requiring Philippine courts to review arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) before they are enforced in the country, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/majority-backs-ph-court-review-of-icc-arrest-warrants-survey/2325655
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[2026-04-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Snippet: Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350919/shifting-saudi-ties-what-role-could-china-take-after-iran-war-over?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Jeddah] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Snippet: Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350919/shifting-saudi-ties-what-role-could-china-take-after-iran-war-over
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[2026-04-22 13:56 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: LIVE UPDATES: ICC ruling on jurisdiction in Duterte’s drug war
Snippet: The International Criminal Court‘s appeals chamber is set to issue its ruling on Wednesday, April 22 (5 pm Philippine time) on whether it has jurisdiction over crimes against humanity cases tied to former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-updates-rodrigo-duterte-icc-jurisdiction-ruling-april-22-2026/
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[2026-04-22 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Asian stocks mixed as Iran risk lingers; Tokyo shares hit intraday high
Snippet: SoftBank Group's 10.5% jump highlights AI optimism eclipsing oil-driven concerns, for now
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-mixed-as-iran-risk-lingers-tokyo-shares-hit-intraday-high
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[2026-04-22 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Japan reports its exports and imports gained in March
Snippet: Containers are stacked at a port in Yokohama, near Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025. (Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-trade-economy-oil-tariffs-trump-0dce5492a048ce92becbfbcf682067b9
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[2026-04-22 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's trade deficit narrows 68% in FY2025 as chip-related exports rise
Snippet: Japan recorded a trade deficit in fiscal 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, but the amount decreased 68.4%. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-s-trade-deficit-narrows-68-in-fy2025-as-chip-related-exports-rise
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[2026-04-22 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: 3-month payment moratorium set for over 50K Pag-IBIG housing beneficiaries
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Over 50, 000 beneficiaries under the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) stand to enjoy the three-month moratorium it set on housing payments to help mitigate the impact of the Middle East war.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/3-month-payment-moratorium-set-for-over-50k-pag-ibig-housing-beneficiaries/2325653
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[2026-04-22 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Title: Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns
Snippet: Should a war break out between China and the U.S. in the Pacific, "what you are seeing in the Strait of Hormuz will be a dry run," Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/22/cnbc-converge-live-hormuz-singapore-fm-vivian-iran-war.html
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[2026-04-22 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Title: US commander warns Congress of 'increasingly aggressive' China
Snippet: The US commander for the Indo-Pacific has given testimony to Congress about US preparedness to deter Chinese aggression in the region.
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/us-commander-warns-congress-of-increasingly-aggressive-china/106591886
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[2026-04-22 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: HD Hyundai Heavy wins 627 bln-won power equipment order in U.S.
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea's leading shipbuilder, said Wednesday it has secured a 627 billion-won (US$424 million) contract to supply power generation equipment to a U.S. energy infrastructure company.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422004800320
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[2026-04-22 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: 3-term lawmaker vows to make Incheon more immigrant-friendly
Snippet: Rep. Park Chan-dae of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea is envisioning a self-sufficient, immigrant-friendly Incheon as he vies for the city's mayor's post in June.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723049
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[2026-04-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Bahraini envoy highlights 50 years of ties with S. Korea
Snippet: Bahrain Ambassador Saud Hasan Ali Al-Nusuf marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Bahrain, underlining cooperation across political, economic and cultural spheres.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723060
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[2026-04-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s rise as East Asia’s thriving art hub
Snippet: The city’s multicultural and hybrid nature, and stunning spaces like M+, help retain its position at the heart of the region’s art world
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350942/hong-kongs-rise-east-asias-thriving-art-hub
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[2026-04-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s rise as East Asia’s thriving art hub
Snippet: The city’s multicultural and hybrid nature, and stunning spaces like M+, help retain its position at the heart of the region’s art world
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350942/hong-kongs-rise-east-asias-thriving-art-hub?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Foreign currency deposits post record drop in March amid weakening won: BOK
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Resident foreign currency deposits in South Korea fell by the largest margin on record in March as a weaker local currency spurred conversions into the U.S. dollar, central bank data showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422002800320
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[2026-04-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: South Korea Curbs Syringe Hoarding As Iran War Cripples Supply
Snippet: The downstream consequences from the Hormuz closure are popping up in the most unexpected places.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/south-korea-curbs-syringe-hoarding-iran-war-cripples-supply
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[2026-04-22 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Agriculture minister explores K-food export opportunity in meeting with Vietnamese counterpart
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryung has discussed expanding agriculture cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam, while exploring opportunities to expand K-food exports in the Southeast Asian nation, during a meeting with her Vietnamese counterpart, Song's office said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422004700320
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[2026-04-22 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
Snippet: Indonesia's parliament has passed a law to protect the rights of domestic workers, more than 20 years after it was first introduced.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mkvjkg10no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-04-22 12:49 UTC+10:00] [Climate Change] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Fossil fuel, renewable financing reached ‘new heights’ in 2025 – report
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fossil-fuel-renewable-financing-record-high-2025/
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[2026-04-22 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: US denies moving THAAD system from South Korea
Snippet: The United States has not moved its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system out of South Korea, a senior US military official said, following reports that parts of it were being shifted to the Middle East for use in the war with Iran.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-denies-moving-thaad-system-south-korea
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[2026-04-22 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Justice panel 'proper forum' for Sara to answer charges, says lawmaker
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro reiterated that her panel was the "proper forum" for Vice President Sara Duterte to answer the allegations against her as she did not show up in her impeachment hearing on Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/justice-panel-proper-forum-for-sara-to-answer-charges-says-lawmaker/2325642
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[2026-04-22 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Tulfo, Poe lead Tangere April 2026 senatorial survey as race for ‘Magic 12’ tightens
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo and former senator Grace Poe remained the top choices of voters in Tangere’s April 2026 senatorial preference survey, even as competition for the final slots in the so-called “Magic 12” intensified.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/tulfo-poe-lead-tangere-april-2026-senatorial-survey-as-race-for-magic-12-tightens/2325643
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[2026-04-22 12:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Pakistani worker wins compensation in factory accident case
Snippet: A South Korean court ordered a company to compensate a migrant worker for lost earnings after a factory accident, in a ruling that recognized lost income based on the period during which the worker could legally remain and work in Korea, the state-run Korea Legal Aid Corp. said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723042
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[2026-04-22 12:40 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Revising Japan’s arms export ban doesn’t make it a ‘militarist’ state
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet on Tuesday made a landmark decision to abolish decades-old restrictions limiting military equipment transfers to “nonlethal” categories, paving the way for the export of lethal weapons even to countries currently engaged in combat.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/04/22/japan/japans-arms-export-ban-revision/
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[2026-04-22 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: HD Hyundai Heavy lands first icebreaker export with Sweden
Snippet: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Wednesday it has secured a $348.9 million contract from the Swedish Maritime Administration to build an icebreaking vessel, marking Korea’s first entry into the global icebreaker market.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723024
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[2026-04-22 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Why a haze is blanketing Metro Cebu
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/haze-metro-cebu-denr/
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[2026-04-22 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Bangkok aims to recycle festival water guns to boost plastic supply
Snippet: Super sharp soaker: A reveler in Bangkok uses a water gun on April 12 during the Songkran holiday, which marks the Thai New Year. Authorities are looking to recycle such toys after they are discarded. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/bangkok-aims-to-recycle-festival-water-guns-to-boost-plastic-supply
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[2026-04-22 12:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: &Team’s 3rd Japan EP sells 1m copies
Snippet: The third Japanese EP from &Team has sold more than 1 million copies in a single day, agency YX Labels said Wednesday citing a local data provider.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722985
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[2026-04-22 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: KREDA names Newtatco chief as adviser for Vietnam expansion
Snippet: The Korea Real Estate Development Association said Wednesday it had appointed Tran Viet Hanh, chairman of Newtatco, as an adviser to its international committee, as it seeks to strengthen support for members expanding into Vietnam.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722916
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[2026-04-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: KOTRA hosts future mobility partnership event for S. Korean, U.S. companies
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said Wednesday it has hosted a future mobility partnership event in the United States to help South Korean and U.S. companies boost cooperation in the automotive sector.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422002700320
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[2026-04-22 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: How young boys helped Australians wage guerilla war against Japan in Timor
Snippet: Gracia Afonso's grandfather was known as the old man with half an ear.
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/anzac-day-east-timor-boys-who-helped-australia-during-wwii/106576402
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[2026-04-22 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: By Kerri Worthington
Snippet: Kerri Worthington is a journalist at the ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom. You can follow her on Twitter: @kworthingtonabc
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/kerri-worthington/9324672
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[2026-04-22 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: US Indo-Pacific hosts workshop to strengthen civil-military crisis response on Korean Peninsula
Snippet: South Korean and US service members attended a workshop this month to strengthen civilian-military coordination for crisis and disaster response on the Korean Peninsula, the United States Forces Korea said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722891
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[2026-04-22 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks retreat after Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
Snippet: Hang Seng Index drops 0.9 per cent to 26,242.56 by 9.30am
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350939/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-after-trump-extends-iran-war-ceasefire?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-22 11:54 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong stocks retreat after Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
Snippet: Hang Seng Index drops 0.9 per cent to 26,242.56 by 9.30am
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350939/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-after-trump-extends-iran-war-ceasefire
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[2026-04-22 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Super Junior’s Yesung to mark 10th year as soloist with album, tour in Japan
Snippet: Yesung of Super Junior will celebrate his 10th year as a solo singer with an album and a tour of Japan, SM Entertainment said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722879
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[2026-04-22 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: US, Philippines Launch Their 'Biggest Ever' Balikatan Drills With Large Japanese Contingent
Snippet: Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-philippines-launch-their-biggest-ever-balikatan-drills-large-japanese-contingent
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[2026-04-22 11:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Renault Korea bets on hybrid Philante in EV transition
Snippet: Renault Korea’s new flagship Philante sits at the center of its electrification strategy, as the carmaker accelerates its shift toward EV-era mobility.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722871
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[2026-04-22 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: U.S. Indo-Pacific hosts workshop to strengthen civil-military crisis response on Korean Peninsula
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and U.S. service members attended a workshop this month to strengthen civilian-military coordination for crisis and disaster response on the Korean Peninsula, the United States Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422002600315
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[2026-04-22 11:39 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: LIVE: ICC decides on jurisdiction in Duterte case
Snippet: ICC. The judges are in direct view of the witness, who is just below the glass-cased public gallery.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/livestream-icc-appeals-chamber-jurisdiction-decision-duterte/
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[2026-04-22 11:39 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: LIVE: ICC decides on jurisdiction in Duterte case
Snippet: ICC. The judges are in direct view of the witness, who is just below the glass-cased public gallery.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-icc-decides-jurisdiction-rodrigo-duterte-case-april-22-2026/
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[2026-04-22 11:37 UTC+10:00] [Tuvalu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Snippet: Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350937/pacific-islanders-skip-food-medicine-amid-global-fuel-shortage-iran-war
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