Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-18 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Junior tennis continues to surge in popularity as a strong field of 230 players sets out for the Rep. Eric Olivarez Cup Juniors Age-Group Championships, which begin on March 19 at the Olivarez Sports Center and Parañaque tennis courts.
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[2026-03-18 17:34 UTC+10:00] [Pritam Singh] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anil Nayar criticised an ABC programme for making ‘baseless claims’ about the city state’s political system and judiciary
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[2026-03-18 17:16 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The way Koreans plan overseas trips has shifted, with less weight on where they go and more on what they will actually experience when they get there. Nol Universe, South Korea's leading travel booking platform, is making a direct play for that change, betting its tour and activity business as the category for its next phase of growth.
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[2026-03-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Electronics, SK hynix-heavy ETFs draw strong inflows as investors bet on AI-driven semiconductor growth
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[2026-03-18 17:08 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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[2026-03-18 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Naphtha gets temporary economic security status as Seoul moves to curb energy disruption
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[2026-03-18 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Thousands of foreign residents in South Korea will be eligible to vote in the June 3 local elections, a little-known right that comes with strict legal responsibilities.
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[2026-03-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [lymphoma] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The targeted cancer therapy using bacteria could be much less toxic than traditional treatments, research team says in paper
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[2026-03-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New study indicates Neolithic cultures in China may have separated graves of perinatal infants; different treatment than older children
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[2026-03-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Ishika Panta] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Balendra Shah has promised to transform Nepal, but success hinges on him becoming the first elected leader to finish a full five-year term
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[2026-03-18 16:36 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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[2026-03-18 16:35 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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[2026-03-18 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea Airport Corp.’s labor union underscores need to revive regional airports
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[2026-03-18 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE- Barges fully loaded with coal are anchored on Mahakam river in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File)
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[2026-03-18 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
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[2026-03-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A sari woven from hair-thin metal wires stitched together and artfully draped across a form. A cotton lurex sari inspired by Y2K-era hip-hop, designed to be worn with Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. A distressed denim sari draped over a white shirt. A cloth handwoven in fine silk shot through with copper and steel to make a shimmering and delicate fabric.
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[2026-03-18 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts said combination of Iran war and new date for Trump’s visit to Beijing could put Japan’s leader on the defensive.
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[2026-03-18 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: More than 3 in 10 high school students in South Korea reported having struggles to read long texts, according to a recent survey.
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[2026-03-18 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A person looks at a stock price monitor showing New York Dow and Nikkei indexes also US dollar Japanese yen exchange rate at a security company Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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[2026-03-18 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has confirmed he is delaying plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of the month, as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to consume most of Washington’s focus.
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[2026-03-18 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki, of Japan, warms up during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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[2026-03-18 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Eid ul-Fitr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sarawak bakery’s luxury treat sparks debate over its high price as Malaysians stock up on Eid sweets amid rising diabetes concerns
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[2026-03-18 15:33 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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[2026-03-18 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) admitted it did not regulate or monitor the miscellaneous fees charged by its accredited medical clinics, as lawmakers pressed for greater transparency in the costs imposed on driver’s license applicants.
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[2026-03-18 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP SeriesAI's impact on Hong KongAs AI fever sweeps the world, the South China Morning Post examines how the technology is transforming work and life in Hong Kong. Updated: 18 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]Dream or reality: can Hong Kong deliver on its AI ambitions?Hong Kong’s AI revolution accelerates as policy funds skills training while industries and educators rush to integrate the shift.
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[2026-03-18 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani isn’t just the best baseball player in the world. He’s also the driving force behind why Japanese fans are watching Major League Baseball.
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[2026-03-18 15:09 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Uh oh. Survey data from Politico, the media giant, shows that “the 21st century is more likely to belong to Beijing than to Washington,” at least if thinking among four key U.S. allies, Canada, France, Germany and the U.K. is indicative.
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[2026-03-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung expressed gratitude to the leaders of Qatar and Saudi Arabia for their support in helping South Korean nationals safely evacuate from the Middle East amid recent regional tensions.
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[2026-03-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has expressed appreciation to Japan for its assistance in evacuating Korean nationals from the Middle East amid ongoing regional instability.
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[2026-03-18 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A welder is seen inside the Allen Engineering Corporation plant Monday, March 16, 2026, in Paragould, Ark. (AP Photo/Kevin Wurm)
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[2026-03-18 14:54 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-18 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Three Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for allegedly smuggling drug precursors into South Korea via air cargo and manufacturing MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, customs authorities said Wednesday.
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[2026-03-18 14:31 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 18, 2026 14:30 | News
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[2026-03-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss Iran’s best weapon in negotiations, and how the leaders of China and the US can change the course of events in the Middle East
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[2026-03-18 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday cautioned against profiteering and hoarding amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-18 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de China Xi Jinping sostiene una taza de té durante la inauguración de la Conferencia Política Popular de China, el miércoles 4 de marzo de 2026, en Beijing. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)
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[2026-03-18 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A former Department of Health (DOH) undersecretary alleged that the agency removed him from his post for “advocating for an upgraded Mobile Primary Care Facility (MPCF).”
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[2026-03-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A customer fills up a fuel tank of a vehicle at a gas station in Tokyo, on March 12, 2026. (Suo Takekuma/Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-03-18 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [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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[2026-03-18 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines surged more than 11% Wednesday to a record high after activist investor Elliott Investment Management said it had established a "significant" stake in the firm.
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[2026-03-18 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda shines a light on Asia's most colorful night markets, where travelers can explore vibrant local cultures and unique shopping experiences. These bustling markets provide a sensory feast of sights, sounds, and flavors, making them a must-visit for those exploring Asia.
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[2026-03-18 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping holds his cup of tea during the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-03-18 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLO Virtual Fashion, the global leader in digital garment solutions and developer of CLO and Marvelous Designer, announced today that SHIMA SEIKI, the leading knitting solutions provider and developer of APEXFiz Design software, has officially joined the CLO Ecosystem Partnership Program (EPP).
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[2026-03-18 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will suspend the implementation of the expanded number coding scheme in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the agency said in an advisory on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-18 13:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has sent letters to the leaders of Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to express his gratitude for their cooperation in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday, with the US-Israel war with Iran destabilizing the region.
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[2026-03-18 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Organized labor groups have demanded that Congress convene a special session to pass the long-delayed ₱200 legislated wage increase, as commuters brace for higher fares in buses, jeepneys, and ferries driven by oil price spikes amid the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-03-18 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) joined forces with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to go after groups and individuals involved in real estate scams.
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[2026-03-18 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index rises for a third day, the longest run since January, as Wall Street rally and steadier oil prices boost mood
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