Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-13 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE and China have signed 24 new agreements to bolster bilateral economic, trade and investment relations.
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[2026-04-13 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: China has unveiled a set of new economic incentive measures for Taiwan, offering to resume some ties with the island. The announcement comes after a visit by the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), to Beijing.
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[2026-04-13 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: China has unveiled a set of new economic incentive measures for Taiwan, offering to resume some ties with the island. The announcement comes after a visit by the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), to Beijing.
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[2026-04-13 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A SoftBank data center. The company is building more infrastructure in Japan to run artificial intelligence systems. (SoftBank)
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[2026-04-13 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 13 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-13 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 13 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-13 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 13 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-13 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 13 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-13 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: STATE-OWNED Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been conferred the Outstanding Disbursement Partner for Checkless Disbursement for Developers award by the Pag-IBIG Fund, in recognition of the bank’s efforts in providing efficient and secure electronic fund disbursement services for housing developers.
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[2026-04-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-13 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAST week, retired US Air Force colonel Ray Powell published an article in The Manila Times (“Beijing’s good-cop, bad-cop playbook in Manila,” April 9 and 10, 2026). He made groundless accusations against the normal diplomatic work of the Chinese Embassy in Manila in an attempt to sow discord in China-Philippines relations.
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[2026-04-13 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung drew harsh criticism from Israel after comparing a video of IDF soldiers pushing the dead body of a Palestinian terrorist from a roof to Jewish suffering during the Holocaust.
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[2026-04-13 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Justin Brownlee and RJ Abarrientos formed Barangay Ginebra’s 1-2 scoring punch in a strong second half assault to pulverize Phoenix, 109-96 as the Gin Kings won back-to-back games in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-04-13 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Cada vez mais pessoas de países ocidentais se encantam por produtos de beleza da Coreia do Sul. Assim, o país do Leste Asiático se estabelece como uma nova potência de soft power: primeiro vieram os automóveis e os eletrônicos, depois os filmes e a música pop. E, no ano passado, a autora Han Kang foi agraciada com o Prêmio Nobel de Literatura.
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[2026-04-13 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli waves to the crowd prior to start of the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Guwahati, India, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
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[2026-04-13 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Memorandum of understanding covers topics including AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain
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[2026-04-13 00:18 UTC+10:00] [MOU] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Memorandum of understanding covers topics including AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain
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[2026-04-12 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Short track speed skating legend Choi Min-jeong, South Korea's most decorated Olympian, won the national team trials Sunday for what will be her final international season.
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[2026-04-12 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US plans to interdict ships and clear mines, warning of military retaliation and raising fears of major escalation
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[2026-04-12 23:10 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US plans to interdict ships and clear mines, warning of military retaliation and raising fears of major escalation
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[2026-04-12 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said any agreement on oil and gas exploration with China or any other foreign government would be made in line with the Philippine Constitution.
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[2026-04-12 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court’s intervention in the impeachment case involving Vice President Sara Duterte would define the extent of judicial power under the Constitution, former Senate president Franklin Drilon said.
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[2026-04-12 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas women defeated home team Singapore, 21-10 at The Kallang on Sunday evening to qualify for the FIBA 3x3 Women's World Cup.
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[2026-04-12 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia took advantage of the absence of San Miguel Beer import Justin Patton as the Hotshots scored a runaway 120-101 win on Sunday to revitalize their PBA 50th Season Commissioner's Cup playoff bid at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-04-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The region’s strategic value as a corridor of resilience is becoming harder to ignore
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[2026-04-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The region’s strategic value as a corridor of resilience is becoming harder to ignore
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[2026-04-12 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-12 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Haley Zaremba via OilPrice.com,
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[2026-04-12 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe has tapped technology to make energy use more efficient, help build a more climate transition-ready digital infrastructure, and expand renewable energy.
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[2026-04-12 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws boosted their UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball semifinal bid with a 25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-22 win over the UP Fighting Maroons at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday.
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[2026-04-12 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A measure that seeks to expand dental health services has been filed at the House of Representatives.
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[2026-04-12 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Pakistan’s hosting of the Islamabad talks represented an important initiative for the country. Pakistan is a close friend of the White House. It also has warm ties with China and Saudi Arabia.
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[2026-04-12 21:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Badminton star An Se-young won her first career Asian championships singles title Sunday in China.
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[2026-04-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Badminton star An Se-young won her first career Asian championships singles title Sunday in China.
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[2026-04-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ancient strategist Sun Tzu called for preparation and deep knowledge. His modern counterpart takes a different approach
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[2026-04-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Sun Tzu] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ancient strategist Sun Tzu called for preparation and deep knowledge. His modern counterpart takes a different approach
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[2026-04-12 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. Vice President JD Vance, left, talks to Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, right, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, center, before boarding Air Force Two after peace talks with Iran in Islamabad on April 12. (Pool via Reuters)
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[2026-04-12 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Indian Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle attends the Music launch of Bhosle’s film ëMaií in Mumbai, India, Jan. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)
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[2026-04-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Artefact was made of a particular blend of metal that would have been extremely difficult for the ancient people to create on Earth
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[2026-04-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Artefact was made of a particular blend of metal that would have been extremely difficult for the ancient people to create on Earth
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[2026-04-12 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese Basketball Association to investigate after striking resemblance between Li Yize and a player who has disappeared is pointed out
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[2026-04-12 19:30 UTC+10:00] [CBA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese Basketball Association to investigate after striking resemblance between Li Yize and a player who has disappeared is pointed out
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[2026-04-12 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — In 2011, President Barack Obama declared it was time for America to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter the rise of China. Fifteen years later, the US finds itself still at war in the Middle East and has pulled military assets from the Asia-Pacific as it aims to eliminate the threat posed by Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
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[2026-04-12 19:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-04-12 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Network for the Development of Agriculture Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (Nedac) will hold its International Stakeholders Summit from April 14 to 18 at the Holiday Inn Hotel Makati, bringing together key cooperative leaders from across the region.
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[2026-04-12 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sports stars Manny Pacquiao and Jordan Clarkson of the New York Knicks linked up at Madison Square Garden in New York Saturday in Manila.
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[2026-04-12 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FORMER Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose returns to the Philippines for the second time in seven months as his ArenaPlus family welcomes him back for another landmark event on April 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
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