Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-26 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly fall Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even as Tehran reviews an American proposal to end the war, according to the Islamic Republic's foreign minister.
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[2026-03-26 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Minsk] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both nations have helped Russia in the Ukraine war, with Pyongyang providing troops and Minsk serving as a launchpad for the 2022 invasion
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[2026-03-26 10:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The White House said Wednesday that a much anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after it was postponed because of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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[2026-03-26 10:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang, as the Belarusian leader made his first official visit to the North, according to the North's state media Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 10:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A senior US diplomat said Wednesday that the US government is carrying out a "pretty extensive process" regarding a bilateral agreement with South Korea over the Asian ally's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
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[2026-03-26 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea ranked first in the world for average IQ, recording 106.97 in the 2026 International IQ Test report.
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[2026-03-26 09:10 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Nicolas Maduro] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war
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[2026-03-26 08:30 UTC+10:00] [G20] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The question is not if AI will eventually reach developing countries’ factories – it is whether anyone will build those factories at all
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[2026-03-26 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A beloved deep-sea diva has taken her final bow.
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[2026-03-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The war involving Iran, now entering its fourth week, is escalating with no clear end in sight. Statements by US President Donald Trump have shifted repeatedly, heightening uncertainty and volatility in the region. Under these circumstances, the international security environment is becoming increasingly unpredictable, and South Korea’s response is being put to a critical test.
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[2026-03-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As the United States and Iran reportedly begin exploring contacts for a possible ceasefire, the war in the Middle East appears to be entering a new phase. Though this may signal a path toward ending the war, the conflict's strategic meaning is becoming increasingly ambiguous. What this war is teaching the world, and particularly North Korea, is not a single clear lesson, but a set of mixed and potentially misleading signals.
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[2026-03-26 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-May, delaying a planned trip by several weeks as the war against Iran drags on.
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[2026-03-26 07:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 26, 2026 07:02 | News
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[2026-03-26 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Oregon at Northwestern — BTN
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[2026-03-26 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has stepped up efforts to expand Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka, aiming to deliver seamless digital payment experiences for Indian tourists while supporting the island’s growing digital economy.
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[2026-03-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ongoing conflict in West Asia (Middle East) is not a distant geopolitical event for Sri Lanka. Its impacts are already evident across the economy—through rising energy costs, pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and growing uncertainty in labour markets. Most visibly, it has contributed to the steady escalation of essential commodity prices, placing increasing strain on ordinary households.
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[2026-03-26 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A new study out of Japan found that older adults who practice a key mealtime habit might lower their risk of dementia by anywhere from 30 to almost 70%.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank reinforced its strong commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s export community through its continued partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), as a Strategic Partner of the recently concluded NCE Export Awards.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation of ten Airport Managers from Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Limited (AASL) completed a customised capacity enhancement programme at Indian Aviation Academy (IAA), New Delhi from March 09-20.
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[2026-03-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wilson, one of the most recognised names in global sports, is expanding its footprint in Asia with its official entry into Sri Lanka, bringing its legacy of performance, innovation and sporting culture to a new generation of athletes in the island.
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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A historic oil shock and surging fuel prices are strengthening the demand for electric vehicles especially for China’s EV makers.
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[2026-03-26 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Madam Peng Liyuan] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: White House says Trump also to host Chinese leader in Washington later this year
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[2026-03-26 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Russian state media has shared a an insane Iranian-made AI video showing a missile blowing up the Statue of Liberty.
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[2026-03-26 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru, India, April 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi, File)
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[2026-03-26 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente Donald Trump escucha a un periodista durante la toma de posesión del secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca, el martes 24 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-03-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this Aug. 6, 2021, file photo, United State’s Gable Dan Steveson poses with his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the men’s freestyle 125kg wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Chiba, Japan.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
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[2026-03-26 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump listens to a reporter during the swearing in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-03-26 04:49 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-26 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said Wednesday.
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[2026-03-26 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Writer and activist Arundhati Roy participates in a protest at the press club of India in New Delhi, India, Oct. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File)
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[2026-03-26 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PARIS — National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, whose country the Philippines has declared an energy emergency as a result of the Middle East war, said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened "immediately".
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[2026-03-26 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said 30 to 40 percent of refining capacity in the Gulf has been damaged or destroyed, triggering an oil crisis, particularly in parts of Asia.
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[2026-03-26 03:26 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-26 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordThursday, 26 Marchloading
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[2026-03-26 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuThursday, 26 Marchloading
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[2026-03-26 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordThursday, 26 Marchloading
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[2026-03-26 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchThursday, 26 Marchloading
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[2026-03-26 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko began on Wednesday his first official visit to North Korea, with the two countries united by Western sanctions, closeness to Russia and accusations of rights violations.
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[2026-03-26 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-26 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-26 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-26 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-26 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-26 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer relied on the trio of June Mar Fajardo, CJ Perez and Don Trollano as it sent Converge reeling to its third straight defeat via its 103-99 decision in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup match on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-03-26 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kaori Sakamoto from Japan skates during the women¥s short program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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[2026-03-26 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For the full 1-50 list, click here.
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[2026-03-26 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: United States’ Susanna Sullivan, left, and United States’ Jessica McClain race in the women’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)
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[2026-03-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Eastern Airlines said it would take delivery of the A320neo aircraft, worth US$15.8 billion, between 2028 and 2032
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[2026-03-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Fu Qianshao] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Reform reflects shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for potential conflict with Beijing, Chinese analysts say
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