Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-19 12:54 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-19 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Surging demand meets restricted access, driving widespread infringement across digital platforms
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[2026-03-19 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HanaFax leads online fax market as regulations, mobile tech drive continued demand
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[2026-03-19 12:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea has touted a cement factory in the country's southwestern region as an exemplary case for boosting production, state media showed Thursday, in a move seen as being aimed at strengthening the people's unity following last month's key party congress.
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[2026-03-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [East Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Washington tied up in Iran, Kim Jong-un’s message is clear: if the US wants a summit, it must pay his nuclear price
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[2026-03-19 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After rolling out the P5,000 fuel support program to public transport drivers, the government will soon be handing out gas assistance to farmers and fishermen as part of the government's response to the effects of surging oil costs, Malacañang announced Thursday.
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[2026-03-19 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Assets span c.550 keys across 8 properties in core Tokyo Districts, bringing Dash Living's global portfolio to 42 assets
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[2026-03-19 12:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Onew of SHINee is planning to visit five cities in Asia for his solo fan meetup tour, “Tough Love,” Griffin Entertainment announced Wednesday.
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[2026-03-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PLA Air Force details streamlined operations that pair tankers and fighters, with real-time recommendations for pilots
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[2026-03-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Alcoholic goes to hospital for check-up but rejects operation which would require surgeons to cut his neck to remove eating implement
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[2026-03-19 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Australian Border Force boarded the MV Raider before transferring crew to immigration detention. (ABC News: Seni Iasona)
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[2026-03-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The exercises send a message that Tokyo should avoid antagonising Moscow or risk ‘repercussions’, observers say
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[2026-03-19 10:59 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Thousands of police prepare to deploy to South Korea’s capital ahead of K-pop’s most anticipated comeback
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[2026-03-19 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average touch a new closing low for the year.
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[2026-03-19 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday said it was holding off the deployment of its libreng sakay (free ride) program to avoid competing with jeepney drivers who would not join a metrowide strike.
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[2026-03-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visiting Harbin during its Ice and Snow Festival adds a range of winter fun on top of delicious food, Russian architecture and bathhouses
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[2026-03-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Putonghua] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The law seeks to bridge ethnic divides for social stability and national development while safeguarding diversity
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[2026-03-19 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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[2026-03-19 09:36 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-19 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transport advocacy groups have questioned the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) figures on the number of bicycle users along EDSA, citing a significant gap between official estimates and independent counts.
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[2026-03-19 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Many in the region harbour security concerns similar to Tokyo’s and prefer to stay neutral between the Asian heavyweights, analysts say
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[2026-03-19 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The state-run weather agency said Thursday that it has not monitored any low pressure area forming inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility until the weekend while the ‘weakening’ northeast monsoon (‘amihan’) is only affecting Northern Luzon.
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[2026-03-19 08:44 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-19 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California’s “Little Japan” has 200 cherry trees on the verge of blooming — ready to transform one of the region’s largest gardens into a breathtaking sea of pink and white.
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[2026-03-19 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — Iran has been pursuing damaging intelligence against the US from Iran and China to undermine Operation Epic Fury attacks, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed Wednesday.
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[2026-03-19 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China is making a big push for widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, and the nation's tech powerhouses are holding public events to help everyday people get OpenClaw, the viral personal digital assistant.
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[2026-03-19 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A ritzy Southern California enclave perched above the Pacific is once again on edge — as the ground beneath it won’t stop shifting.
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[2026-03-19 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gonzaga vs. Kennesaw State at Moda Center (Portland, OR) — TBS
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[2026-03-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 19, 2026 07:00 | News
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[2026-03-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Sri Lanka, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an effort to refurbish the Trincomalee oil tank farm, Cabinet Spokesman, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. He stated that an additional Rs.32 billion has been allocated over the next three years to support the extensive restoration process, with physical renovation work already underway in line with the MoU.
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[2026-03-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 240-foot Bailey Bridge on the Chilaw-Thoduwawa Road, connecting the coastal villages of Thoduwawa and Iranawila, was jointly inaugurated by Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Prof. Chandana Abeyratne and High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha yesterday. The bridge was built under India’s Post-Ditwah Reconstruction Assistance to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) successfully hosted the South Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa Presidents’ Meeting 2026 from 5th to 8th February 2026 at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo. The four-day gathering brought together over 300 attendees, including Chapter Presidents, President-Elects and Chapter Managers, representing 79 chapters across three regions.
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[2026-03-19 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AI has been in the forefront of all topics for the past three years. Although the technology is promised to deliver value, the process hasn’t been as straight forward. Its timelines for value creation are extended than initially expected. In such landscape how do future jobs in our region including the Pacific countriesshape in the AI enabled future?
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[2026-03-19 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 25-member delegation from the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services companies (SLASSCOM) visited India from February 2nd – March 13th, 2026 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity-Building Programme. The delegation comprised founders, owners and co-owners of Sri Lankan Start-ups.
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[2026-03-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China committed to cracking down on telecom and online fraud and will continue to strengthen law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said yesterday.
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[2026-03-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to send a squad of 14 athletes to India following an invitation from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). The team will compete in the National Open Relay Championship in Chandigarh on March 28.
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[2026-03-19 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLPP Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, addressing the WION Global Summit yesterday, urged global powers to push for a peaceful deal in West Asia.
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[2026-03-19 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: TechnoMate Ltd, in partnership with EMCO CAL (USA) and Cal Pacific Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (India), recently hosted the Sri Lanka Berry Industry Development Forum 2026 at Araliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya, bringing together government officials, researchers, growers and industry stakeholders to discuss the future development of Sri Lanka’s berry sector.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India is a major supplier of refined petroleum products to neighbouring countries. Speaking at a press conference, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is reviewing requests for additional fuel supplies from several nations, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives. “These are being examined taking into account our own energy requirements and availability,” he said.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 25-member delegation from the Central Bank (CB) visited India from March 2 to 6 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity-Building Programme on ‘Financial Frontiers – Innovation, Resilience and Internationalisation’.
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[2026-03-19 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship OONAMI arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill and replenishment visit on Mar 09. The visit concluded on March 11, as the ship departed the island, receiving a formal farewell from the Sri Lanka Navy, in keeping with Naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.
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[2026-03-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank for the 16th time at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2026. The awards ceremony was held on March 12, at Shanghai, China, recognising financial institutions for excellence in retail banking and innovation.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bangladesh will import an additional 45,000 tonns of diesel from India by April, an official said.
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[2026-03-19 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Japan, led by eccentric coach Nils Nielsen, was sublime in its semifinal victory over South Korea. (Getty Images)
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[2026-03-19 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, the work of Takashi Murakami is unmistakable. Regarded as Japan’s answer to Andy Warhol, Murakami is a cultural superstar whose influence stretches from the gilded halls of the Palace of Versailles to sold-out concert stadiums.
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[2026-03-19 05:12 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community says in its report on global threats
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[2026-03-19 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-19 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: More than two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed Wednesday morning near Houston, causing a chemical leak from two of the cars that officials said didn’t pose a threat to the public.
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[2026-03-19 04:19 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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[2026-03-19 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordThursday, 19 Marchloading
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