Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-07 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has apologized to North Korea over drone incursions into the neighboring country.
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[2026-04-07 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Asnida Daim, daughter of the late finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, will be charged under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act
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[2026-04-07 00:12 UTC+10:00] [Mahathir Mohamad] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Asnida Daim, daughter of the late finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, will be charged under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act
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[2026-04-06 23:39 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenWestonaria, South AfricaGuests wait for an Easter mass wedding ceremony to begin at the International Pentecost Holiness church in Zuurbekom. Since 1962 the church has held mass weddings three times annually: on Easter Sunday, the first Sunday of September and during ChristmasPhotograph: Ilaria Finizio/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenWest Sussex, UKItalia, six, brushes her pony Boris before the London Horse Harness Parade, an event bringing together over 100 horse-drawn vehicles and carriages alongside classic motorised vehicles, representing transportation
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[2026-04-06 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The confirmation hearing for Shin Hyun-song, the nominee for South Korea's central bank governor, will be held next week, officials said Monday.
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[2026-04-06 23:26 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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[2026-04-06 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WOMEN’S cancers — such as breast, cervical and endometrial cancer — continue to pose a significant health challenge in the Philippines not only because of the disease itself but due to gaps in early detection, awareness, and access to timely treatment. Across patient experiences, medical insights, and policy perspectives, a clear direction is emerging — Improving outcomes for women requires stronger systems that enable prevention, early diagnosis, and access to the right care.
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[2026-04-06 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Islamabad has put forward proposals for a ceasefire as the US president threatened ‘hell’ if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen
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[2026-04-06 23:20 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Islamabad has put forward proposals for a ceasefire as the US president threatened ‘hell’ if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen
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[2026-04-06 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called for stronger collaboration between national and local governments to help Filipinos overcome the challenges posed by the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-06 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Meeting with Xi Jinping is expected on six-day trip, the first such encounter between the two parties’ leaders in a decade
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[2026-04-06 23:05 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Meeting with Xi Jinping is expected on six-day trip, the first such encounter between the two parties’ leaders in a decade
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[2026-04-06 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (CoA) has been appointed as the World Trade Organization's (WTO) external auditor, succeeding France's supreme auditing body, the Cour des Comptes.
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[2026-04-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez will fully cooperate "if and when a formal proceeding is initiated."
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[2026-04-06 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The camp of Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez maintained that there is no evidence linking him to irregularities but his lawyer said he will fully cooperate once a plunder complaint has been filed by the Office of the Ombudsman.
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[2026-04-06 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said Monday that President Lee Jae Myung is "frank and broad-minded" following his expression of regret over unauthorized drone flights into the North.
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[2026-04-06 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MARY Mediatrix Medical Center in Lipa, Batangas has successfully performed a cochlear implant surgery in March on a five-year-old patient with profound hearing loss. It’s a highly delicate procedure and only the third of its kind done in Batangas and the broader Southern Luzon region. The surgery happened a little over two weeks after March 3, which is celebrated as World Hearing Day in the Philippines and other countries; while the DOH promotes ear health for the rest of the
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[2026-04-06 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Signet (KONEX: 260870), a global manufacturer of high-power EV charging solutions based in South Korea, announced on April 2nd that the Mayor of Plano, Texas, and an official delegation visited its headquarters and the R&D center.
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[2026-04-06 22:39 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-06 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US stock futures rose, but were off session highs (and lows) and crude oil dipped as the bipolar market focused its attention on a report of a push to secure a potential ceasefire in the war in Iran, following a reversal in those exact same hopes late last week. As of 8:00am ET S&P 500 futures added 0.1% in light trading after the Easter holiday, reversing an earlier loss of as much as 0.8%, but also off session highs.
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[2026-04-06 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The minister says Yee’s case shows how foreign media and rights advocates have mistaken an offensive repeat offender for a free-speech icon
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[2026-04-06 22:20 UTC+10:00] [The New Yorker] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The minister says Yee’s case shows how foreign media and rights advocates have mistaken an offensive repeat offender for a free-speech icon
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[2026-04-06 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine is scheduled to retire Gabe Norwood's no. 5 jersey in a ceremony this coming Friday when the Elasto Painters face the Converge FiberXers at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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[2026-04-06 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Lisa Sarines appeared on track to build a commanding lead in the premier girls’ 15-18 division, but a late meltdown turned the tournament into a gripping sibling duel.
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[2026-04-06 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Shocking video shows an overloaded Ferris wheel suddenly collapsing at a fair in India, leaving dozens trapped underneath the wreckage.
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[2026-04-06 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Decoding Vietnam's 2026 Economic Outlook: Transforming Resilience into Sustainable Growth Drivers
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[2026-04-06 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Major General James Bartholomees, commanding general of the US Army’s 25th Infantry Division, and Major General Efren Morados, vice commander of the Philippine Army, led the opening ceremony of Salaknib 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on April 6, 2026. Troops from Australia and Japan also participated in the exercise.
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[2026-04-06 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday met with officials of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) to discuss the company’s plans to pursue the local production of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the country.
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[2026-04-06 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Foreigners working in Tokyo and other parts of Japan face more stringent screening of their qualifications, employment history and tax filings. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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[2026-04-06 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Foreigners working in Tokyo and other parts of Japan face more stringent screening of their qualifications, employment history and tax filings. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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[2026-04-06 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Health ministry figures show 17 confirmed deaths, 113 suspected deaths and over 7,500 suspected infections nationwide
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[2026-04-06 21:27 UTC+10:00] [Ahmed Jamsheed Mohamed] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Health ministry figures show 17 confirmed deaths, 113 suspected deaths and over 7,500 suspected infections nationwide
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[2026-04-06 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia X said Monday it was raising ticket prices by up to 40 percent and cutting routes to cushion the impact of the war on Iran, but stressed demand for flights remained high.
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[2026-04-06 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police are investigating alleged oil hoarding in southern Thailand and reselling to nearby countries, citing ‘abnormal’ vessel movements
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[2026-04-06 21:19 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police are investigating alleged oil hoarding in southern Thailand and reselling to nearby countries, citing ‘abnormal’ vessel movements
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[2026-04-06 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Indonesian government on April 6 announces fuel surcharges in response to domestic airlines' outcry, but keeps airfare caps unchanged. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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[2026-04-06 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Footage showed entire buildings sinking beneath the water amid heavy rain that has continued for days
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[2026-04-06 20:46 UTC+10:00] [flood] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Footage showed entire buildings sinking beneath the water amid heavy rain that has continued for days
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[2026-04-06 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former PLA personnel say Iranian success in shooting down military aircraft boosts morale and shows it remains a threat to US and Israel
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[2026-04-06 20:13 UTC+10:00] [Gulf] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former PLA personnel say Iranian success in shooting down military aircraft boosts morale and shows it remains a threat to US and Israel
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[2026-04-06 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-06 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Special envoys will also sail to Oman and Algeria to try to secure oil via other routes, said lawmaker Ahn Do-geol
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[2026-04-06 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Special envoys will also sail to Oman and Algeria to try to secure oil via other routes, said lawmaker Ahn Do-geol
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[2026-04-06 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gender bias fury as film shows esports excelling male maturing into a programmer while woman star becomes a mother
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[2026-04-06 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gender bias fury as film shows esports excelling male maturing into a programmer while woman star becomes a mother
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[2026-04-06 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Foreigners working in Tokyo and other parts of Japan face more stringent screening of their qualifications, employment history and tax filings. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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[2026-04-06 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Artemis II crew member Christina Koch enjoys the view of Earth from the Orion spacecraft. AFPInfo Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf opposition party run at police as they protest against a rise in fuel prices in Karachi. AFPInfo An American white ibis flies towards scarlet ibises in Cumaral, Colombia.
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[2026-04-06 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 5.4 earthquake shook the province of Cebu on Monday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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[2026-04-06 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Mazda is now directing more CX-5 SUVs to the U.S. and Europe, after halting exports to the Middle East. (Photo by Yumi Okura)
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[2026-04-06 19:30 UTC+10:00] [CBA] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Guo and his family are allegedly victims of large-scale fraud perpetrated by a close friend, a mainland sports media outlet reports
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