Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nearly 1 in 5 newly minted Ph.D.s in natural sciences in South Korea say they are planning to move abroad, raising concerns about a potential outflow of highly trained researchers from key science and technology fields.
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[2026-03-17 13:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea's poultry leader looks beyond chicken to expand into global food market
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[2026-03-17 13:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Army has suspended rifle shooting drills to conduct safety checks across all units, after an elementary school girl was injured at a playground in Daegu on Monday by what is believed to be a stray bullet.
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[2026-03-17 13:38 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she "respects" proposals made by the government's expert panel to ensure a sufficient number of imperial family members.
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[2026-03-17 13:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Monday he had asked China to delay his summit with Xi Jinping by around a month while he deals with the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: PARIS (AP) — China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves could harm the countries’ trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris.
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[2026-03-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil climbed again in Asia on Tuesday after prices retreated a day earlier, with investors remaining focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-17 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that the worst-case energy scenario must be considered if the Middle East conflict continues, calling for diplomatic efforts to secure stable alternative energy sources.
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[2026-03-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Group has launched an internal investigation after one of its employees at an E-Mart store was found to have intercepted gift vouchers that a K-pop idol had sent to his fans.
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[2026-03-17 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index climbs for a second day amid easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical risks
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[2026-03-17 12:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Embassy of India in Seoul showcased the diversity of India’s tourism offerings and recent infrastructural developments during a roadshow held in Seoul on Monday.
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[2026-03-17 12:48 UTC+10:00] [The Star] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police said the suspect also insulted the woman and told her to cook it herself
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[2026-03-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Underground car parks and subways are being repurposed as Tokyo warns of the most severe security threat since the second world war
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[2026-03-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [white paper] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s latest white paper on Hong Kong clears up misconceptions by chronicling the progress made on protecting national security
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[2026-03-17 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy
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[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Entrepreneurial youngster juggles schoolwork with mapping out business strategies, dealing with suppliers; online observers tip her for the top
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[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: In an economy being reshaped by algorithms and automation, the most expensive wager a government can make is on permanence. Yet that is precisely what South Korea is doing in 2026.
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[2026-03-17 11:59 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 17, 2026 11:59 | News
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[2026-03-17 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-17 11:50 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing: By normal foreign policy metrics, it ought to be seen as a little galling for Washington to demand Beijing’s support to help resolve a Middle East crisis of its own making, let alone one resulting from an attack on China’s friend in the region.
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[2026-03-17 11:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a memorial museum under construction to commemorate North Korean troops dispatched to support Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said Tuesday, with the museum expected to open as early as next month.
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[2026-03-17 11:37 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hanoi seeks new suppliers as China and Thailand halt exports of jet fuel due to the Iran war
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[2026-03-17 11:36 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for China to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz will almost certainly be rejected out of hand. But it unwittingly touches a sensitive debate simmering among foreign policy thinkers in Beijing: Should President Xi Jinping start using his military to shape geopolitical outcomes?
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[2026-03-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: South Korea said US President Donald Trump’s request for Seoul to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz requires “very careful” deliberation and no decision has been made on any deployment.
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[2026-03-17 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said on Tuesday that the local government has partnered with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and National Housing Authority (NHA) to build homes for families who were affected by fire last Mrch 6, 2026.
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[2026-03-17 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his calls for South Korea, China, Japan and other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route off Iran, amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping through the vital waterway.
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[2026-03-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [National Assembly] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seoul is expected to seek national consensus and wait for the outcome of the Takaichi-Trump summit before deciding, observers say
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[2026-03-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Huang Ke-Sin of Chinese Taipei under pressure from Zhang Xin of China during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Quarter Final match between China and Chinese Taipei. Taiwanese Indigenous dancer allegedly faced attempts to cancel their performance before it was reinstated. Source: AAP / Richard Wainwright
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[2026-03-17 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to rise Tuesday as investors monitor the latest developments in the Iran war and as U.S. President Donald Trump looks to delay his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping by "a month or so."
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[2026-03-17 10:52 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Pair attempt to strike united front amid reports vice-president skeptical over US-Israeli attack on Iran
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[2026-03-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [south Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea and Japan lead global market declines – with losses steeper than in Europe – as oil shock underscores their reliance on imports
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[2026-03-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-17 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Japan’s Seiya Suzuki is tagged out at second base by Venezuela’s Gleyber Torres during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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[2026-03-17 10:15 UTC+10:00] [JVS Claw] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: OpenClaw’s popularity shows authorities are right to urge caution, even as companies race to localise the new tech
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[2026-03-17 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Field personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will get access to medical services under a new agreement with Pasay City General Hospital, an arrangement aimed at supporting workers exposed to risks while on duty.
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[2026-03-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.
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[2026-03-17 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: In the quiet aftermath of a national heartbreak, the words of Shohei Ohtani carried the weight of an entire baseball nation on Monday when the two-way sensation wrote a heartfelt message on his Instagram account.
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[2026-03-17 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump says he is seeking to delay a highly anticipated trip to China in early April by about a month because of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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[2026-03-17 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea and KATOWICE, Poland, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LX Pantos, a leading global logistics company (Global CEO: Lee Yong-ho), is accelerating its global expansion through strategic partnerships and infrastructure investments.
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[2026-03-17 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the archipelago will experience generally fair weather as the northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, continues to weaken, the state-run weather agency said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-17 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the archipelago will experience fair weather as the effect of the northeast monsoon locally known as "amihan" continues to weaken, the state-run weather agency said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-17 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump slammed China and US allies Monday for demurring on his request to help patrol the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the vital oil trading route.
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[2026-03-17 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
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[2026-03-17 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
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[2026-03-17 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. has asked to delay his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing by "a month or so" due to the ongoing war with Iran.
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[2026-03-17 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seven winners of a public vote for favorite organizations honored with crystal People's Choice Stevie Award trophies.
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[2026-03-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Scott Bessent] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president highlights China’s reliance on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing visit; White House says summit timing under discussion
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[2026-03-17 07:27 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Pakistani military had ‘once again violated Afghan territory’, said the Taliban, calling the strikes a crime and an ‘act of inhumanity’
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