Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-24 17:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-24 17:24 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [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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[2026-03-24 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Philippines said grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the US-Israeli war with Iran is a "distinct possibility", Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing an interview with the South East Asian country's president.
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[2026-03-24 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ito begins by reshaping tofu into paddle boards, teardrops, stepping away from traditional moulds to give it a contemporary appeal
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[2026-03-24 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Fears of a plastic and vinyl product shortage are spreading in South Korea, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have disrupted the global supply of naphtha and prompted some consumers to stockpile municipal garbage bags.
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[2026-03-24 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The distinguished Philippine Sports Hall of Fame will welcome its fifth batch of inductees on May 20 at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum, a venue steeped in the nation’s athletic heritage.
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[2026-03-24 17:08 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-24 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: President Marcos said ‘long haul is going to be a much more serious problem’ as Manila eyes coal push to keep electricity costs down
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[2026-03-24 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will suspend number coding in Metro Manila from April 1 to April 6 and deploy around 2,500 personnel for the expected Holy Week exodus, MMDA General Manager Nicholas Torre III said on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives Committee on Justice will start the hearing proper on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-24 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commerce chief warns of ‘heavy collateral damage’ in developing economies as flow of oil, fertiliser and perishable goods is restricted
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[2026-03-24 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung SDI said Tuesday that it signed a 1.6 trillion won ($1.1 billion) cathode supply deal with L&F, strengthening its position in the North American energy storage system market through a battery materials supply chain outside China.
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[2026-03-24 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bea Quiambao conquered one of the sport’s most challenging courses in down south, powering through the punishing heat with a dominant, grit-filled performance in the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao last Sunday.
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[2026-03-24 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Japan is expected to send combat troops to military exercises in the Philippines instead of the usual humanitarian assistance and disaster response trainers, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. says on March 24, 2026
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[2026-03-24 16:35 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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[2026-03-24 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Aware of the upset capabilities of Alex Eala, Czech Karolina Muchova made it a point to take it to the Filipino tennis ace in their Miami Open round of 16 clash Tuesday midnight in Manila.
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[2026-03-24 16:28 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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[2026-03-24 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: NEIAFU, Tonga (AP) — A strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: India's private sector activity in March slowed to its lowest level since October 2022 as weaker domestic demand for goods and services offset the highest rise in international orders, according to the HSBC flash Purchasing Managers' Index compiled by S&P Global.
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[2026-03-24 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Around 2,000 residents in a town in Batangas signed a petition calling on its cooperative to allow Meralco to service their area.
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[2026-03-24 16:10 UTC+10:00] [Nissan Leaf] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Major advancements in electric battery technologies mitigate impact of future warming, study finds
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[2026-03-24 16:08 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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[2026-03-24 16:05 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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[2026-03-24 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon urged Filipinos living in the southern part to move to Beirut or northern areas for safety after Israel bombed a bridge linking Lebanon's south to the rest of the country.
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[2026-03-24 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Embassy of India in Seoul and the National Museum of Korean Democracy on Tuesday opened an exhibition highlighting the human cost of terrorism and the importance of democratic values.
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[2026-03-24 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Starbucks Korea said Tuesday its cumulative sales for decaffeinated coffee surpassed 200 million cups as of last February.
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[2026-03-24 15:50 UTC+10:00] [Killua] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dedicated police units and a national watchdog. Two new bills aim to ensure animal abusers face justice, not just a US$17 fine
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[2026-03-24 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ryan Gosling's sci-fi adventure posted strongest opening for a foreign film in Korea this year
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[2026-03-24 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The government is considering imposing restrictions on naphtha exports as South Korea is facing supply shortages of the material, widely used across petrochemical and other industries, due to persisting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Seoul officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 15:33 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The government blocked a customer from the subsidy scheme to ensure fair access amid rising oil prices and supply fears
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[2026-03-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Trump’s Pear Harbour joke to ‘super-aged’ Singapore’s secret to aging well, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-03-24 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BERLIN, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 3-5, 2026, ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, marked its landmark 60th anniversary, gathering over 5,600 exhibitors from 166 countries and regions, nearly 97,000 industry professionals, and 400+ experts sharing the latest global travel trends across 200+ forums.
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[2026-03-24 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution team on Tuesday presented Henry Alcantara as witness in the trial of a case against former congressman Zaldy Co pending before the Sandiganbayan.
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[2026-03-24 15:11 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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[2026-03-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Upperside World Congress 2026, Huawei hosted its IP Gala summit themed "Next-Generation WAN, Boosting New Growth for Carriers." At the summit, Huawei unveiled the white paper on Next-Generation (NG) WAN, with the WBBA, IPv6 Forum, and leading carriers present at the release ceremony.
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[2026-03-24 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily:
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[2026-03-24 14:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Heavy jackets come off as weather warms, but wide temperature gaps, high fine dust levels raise health concerns
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[2026-03-24 14:15 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Explore iconic landmarks throughout the K-pop band’s history, from the current Hybe headquarters to their trainee-era haunts
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[2026-03-24 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The 'Czech Curse' continues to haunt Alex Eala at the WTA Tour.
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[2026-03-24 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The attack demonstrated Iranian missiles could travel far beyond the regime's self-imposed 2,000km limit. (Reuters: Iranian Army/West Asia News Agency handout)
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[2026-03-24 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its recommendations of Asia's remarkable diving destinations, where coral reefs, rare marine species, and dramatic underwater landscapes attract divers from around the world. As adventure travel continues to gain popularity, more travelers are adding scuba diving and snorkeling to their itineraries to experience Asia's rich marine biodiversity firsthand.
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[2026-03-24 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has cancelled a planned trip to China to address mounting economic concerns at home linked to the fallout from the Iran war, local media reported.
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[2026-03-24 13:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kim Sungkyu of Infinite will launch a solo tour in Asia on March 27, his agency Billions announced Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Chinese Embassy in Israel on Tuesday asked its citizens living in Israel to stop risking their safety and either evacuate or return to China “as soon as possible”.
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[2026-03-24 13:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's exports are expected to improve in the second quarter of this year, despite soaring logistics costs from the Middle East conflict, backed by strong demand for semiconductors, a trade body said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 13:35 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the April 2016 massive earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, a special exhibition showcasing post-disaster reconstruction efforts there has opened in collaboration with the popular manga series "One Piece."
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[2026-03-24 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Japan is expected to send troops to military exercises in the Philippines instead of the usual humanitarian assistance and disaster response trainers, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Chinese mainland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong currently has 5 ExaFLOPS of computing power, compared with 60 ExaFLOPS in Beijing and 120 ExaFLOPS in Shanghai
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[2026-03-24 13:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A former senior US official said Monday the possibility of US President Donald Trump having a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his anticipated trip to China is "somewhat low" due to the ongoing war with Iran and the need to focus on the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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[2026-03-24 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After her "Sunshine Swing" campaign, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will next compete at the Linz Open slated from April 6 to 12 in Austria to begin her clay season.
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