Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-25 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mid-season League of Legends showdown to run for two weeks in South Korea
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[2026-03-25 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia is bringing in American big man Clint Chapman in lieu of South Sudanese Nuni Omot in a bid to arrest its three-game losing streak to start the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.
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[2026-03-25 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia is bringing in American big man Clint Chapman in lieu of South Sudanese Nuni Omot in a bid to arrest its three-game losing streak to start the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.
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[2026-03-25 18:36 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [buybacks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The repurchases, along with AI gains, help propel global equities to fresh peaks in 2025, asset manager says
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[2026-03-25 18:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A 1,200-ton South Korean Navy vessel, the Cheonan, sank off the country’s west coast near the maritime border with North Korea on March 26, 2010, killing 46 of the 104 sailors on board. The remaining 58 crew members were rescued. The ship broke in two following a powerful explosion in its stern and sank rapidly, sending shockwaves through the military and public.
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[2026-03-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing said incident in which a man is accused of breaking in with a knife reflects the growth of ‘rampant far-right ideology’ in Japan
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[2026-03-25 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: South Korea stepped up its emergency economic planning on Wednesday as Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for "worst-case scenarios" from a Middle East conflict that has shown no sign of abating.
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[2026-03-25 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Justin Quiban strengthened his hold on the ICTSI Lakewood Championship, turning the P3 million event into a potential personal showcase with an eagle-aided 68 as he extended his lead to five strokes over Ryan Monsalve midway through in Cabanatuan City on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenBecomingFor six months out of 12, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, is subject to arctic winds and continuous snowstorms. Elizabeth Sanjuan visited this harsh, haunting yet beautiful landscape over four winters, and her new book, Silent Snow, features 40 images of this quiet, symbolic space.All photographs by Elizabeth Sanjuan.
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[2026-03-25 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Yvon Bisera sustained her blistering form and tightened her grip on the ICTSI Lakewood Championship, firing a second straight 69 to seize a three-shot lead over Lois Kaye Go after 36 holes in Cabanatuan City on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-25 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' Committee on Justice on Wednesday ruled to subpoena documents from the Office of the Ombudsman and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in relation to its hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-03-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-25 17:46 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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[2026-03-25 17:34 UTC+10:00] [MetMalaysia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rice fields are drying out in the northern region, while heat-related health cases are rising across the country
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[2026-03-25 17:29 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Accused of running a drug ring from his Philippine prison cell, ‘VIP’ inmate Park Wang-yeol was extradited after a nine-year legal impasse
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[2026-03-25 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
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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[2026-03-25 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The debate over scaling back free subway rides for South Korea's senior citizens has returned to the policy agenda after President Lee Jae Myung asked ministers to examine limits on the benefit during rush hours.
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[2026-03-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yam with digits like a man stuns internet, car buyer maxes out on showroom freebies, jackpot win leaves man all set for retirement
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[2026-03-25 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off announcing their participation in Lollapalooza, Filipino P-pop group SB19 is expanding its global tour slate, confirming they will perform at Japan’s Summer Sonic 2026 this August.
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[2026-03-25 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-25 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Voting 29-1, the House Committee on Justice on Wednesday ruled to subpoena Ramil Madriaga, the alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-03-25 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Voting 29-1, the House of Representatives' Committee on Justice on Wednesday ruled to subpoena the alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-03-25 16:36 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-25 16:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: AI seen as key to tackling aging, chronic disease challenges
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[2026-03-25 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Director Lee Sang-min and cast bring Korea's favorite supernatural menace to the big screen
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[2026-03-25 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-03-25 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some Chinese producers are already feeling ‘intense’ strain as the conflict sends energy, logistics and raw material costs soaring
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[2026-03-25 16:20 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-25 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-25 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: W300b deal to fund global expansion, Kakao to retain No. 2 stake
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[2026-03-25 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea said Wednesday it has released a special report outlining policy recommendations to boost regulatory competitiveness and support the country’s ambition to become a global financial center.
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[2026-03-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-25 15:55 UTC+10:00] [WhatsApp] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘What’s most concerning is that they have information on all my children, including my six-month-old baby,’ the victim says
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[2026-03-25 15:48 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: China’s recent decision to target Japanese companies with export controls on critical minerals and “dual‑use” technologies isn’t just an escalation in Beijing’s dispute with Tokyo. This is a moment of truth for democracies that still hope to compartmentalize economic engagement with China from geopolitical security realities.
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[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: French carmaker Renault Group chief Francois Provost is set to visit South Korea in April, where he will likely hold talks with LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung to deepen the two companies’ cooperation in electric vehicle batteries.
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[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean prosecutors indicted three executives of a drone manufacturing company on charges of sending uncrewed aerial vehicles into North Korea multiple times, allegedly heightening inter-Korean tensions, authorities said Wednesday.
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[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Limits on private-sector vehicle petrol use in South Korea remain voluntary but could be reviewed, its government says. (AFP: Jung Yeon-je)
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[2026-03-25 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: China’s foreign ministry called for dialogue to resolve tensions in the Middle East, urging parties to begin peace talks.
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[2026-03-25 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lotte Chilsung Beverage said Wednesday that it has introduced a 500-milliliter Chilsung Cider bottle made entirely from recycled plastic, marking the first use of 100 percent mechanically recycled PET in South Korea.
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[2026-03-25 15:30 UTC+10:00] [The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s luxury hotels thrive as visa-free policies drive international tourism, with Shanghai and Beijing seeing significant growth in high-end stays
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[2026-03-25 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Busan’s Dalmaji Hill draws ultrawealthy with rare 10 billion won villas
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[2026-03-25 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From top mathematician on leaving the US to China’s coal-to-medicine feat, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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[2026-03-25 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines has begun exploratory talks with Russia, a non-traditional trading partner, regarding the possibility of fuel importation to boost the country’s stockpile.
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[2026-03-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The new Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, with its futuristic facade, is situated in one of the city’s most stylish areas – and is Hilton’s 888th property in China
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[2026-03-25 14:52 UTC+10:00] [V] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The K-pop band cited scheduling conflicts, saying the star ‘kept touring’, but fans aren’t buying the explanation
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[2026-03-25 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — It is up to Malacanang to decide whether to postpone the Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) event, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said.
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[2026-03-25 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P20 billion emergency fund to the Department of Energy (DOE) to secure the country’s fuel supply and shield Filipinos from the impact of the global oil crisis, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday.
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[2026-03-25 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mayor Maan Teodoro on Wednesday clarified that the rescheduling of Marikina’s fuel subsidy payout for jeepney drivers was meant to ensure that no qualified beneficiary would be left out.
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