Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-16 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly decline Monday as investors continued to monitor elevated oil prices and the latest developments in the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
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[2026-03-16 10:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: "This is for Korea, and Koreans everywhere," Kang says on accepting the prize
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[2026-03-16 10:15 UTC+10:00] [delivery] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: I Deliver Parcels in Beijing author Hu Anyan and videographer Kong Yiu-wing talk about making art out of hard, blue-collar labour
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[2026-03-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The number of wildfires in South Korea rose in February, raising alarms among authorities and experts. According to the National Fire Data System, 134 wildfires were recorded by February, a roughly 30 percent increase from the 103 incidents reported during the same period last year.
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[2026-03-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held "remarkably stable" talks in Paris on Sunday that touched on potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider in Beijing, two sources familiar with the talks said.
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[2026-03-16 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: In April 2024, when the won’s exchange rate broke through the 1,400 mark against the dollar, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea at the time warned that a serious crisis was becoming reality and called an emergency meeting to press the government to respond. The message was unmistakable.
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[2026-03-16 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Rising tensions in the Middle East have once again shaken global oil markets, raising concerns about potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes. For Korea, which imports nearly all its energy, such uncertainty poses a serious economic risk.
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[2026-03-16 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: For some 46 years, until 2025, Iran enjoyed a North Korea-like reputation in the heart of the Middle East: unpredictable, reckless, dangerous, self-destructive, nihilistic and inevitably, one day, nuclear.
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[2026-03-16 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Oscar Piastri has not started either grand prix to start the 2026 F1 season. (Getty Images: Jayce Illman)
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[2026-03-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Walkers Tours, have partnered with FitsAir, on their direct scheduled passenger flights connecting Ahmedabad and Colombo, enhancing connectivity for Indian travellers to South Asia’s first fully integrated resort.
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[2026-03-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zahra Ghanbari is the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind amid claims players had received threats against their families
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[2026-03-16 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling tanker aircraft takes off from the Kadena Air Base airfield in Kadena town, west of Okinawa, southern Japan, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)
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[2026-03-16 04:33 UTC+10:00] [Scott Bessent] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Discussions expected to focus on trade, investment and rare earths ahead of crucial Xi-Trump summit later this month in Beijing
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[2026-03-16 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has called for the immediate de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, expressing deep concern over the rapidly escalating situation in the region and its impact on civilian populations.
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[2026-03-16 04:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Democrat says Congress ‘doing nothing’ may embolden president to attack countries such as Cuba and North Korea
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[2026-03-16 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s top court has rejected a petition seeking menstrual leave for working women and female students with the judges saying if they were to make such a law, “no-one will hire women”.
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[2026-03-16 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — NLEX and Phoenix jumped off to a 2-0 start after beating separate foes on Sunday in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal.
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[2026-03-16 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 16 Marchloading
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[2026-03-16 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 16 Marchloading
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[2026-03-16 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 16 Marchloading
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[2026-03-16 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 16 Marchloading
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[2026-03-16 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani gritted his teeth and sucked in some air.
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[2026-03-16 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TWELVE years after the signing of the peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and six years since the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), all obstacles seem cleared for the first regular parliamentary elections. The elections were originally due in 2022, but the Covid pandemic got in the way.
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[2026-03-16 03:02 UTC+10:00] [oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The International Energy Agency also said barrels for Europe and the Americas will only be available from the end of March
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[2026-03-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-16 02:37 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Response to Donald Trump’s callout for military support in the waterway has so far been vague and reluctant
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[2026-03-16 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El británico Lewis Hamilton, piloto de Ferrari, celebra tras registrar el tercer tiempo más rápido en la carrera del Gran Premio de China de la Fórmula 1 en el Circuito Internacional de Shanghái, en Shanghái, China, el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Andy Wong)
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[2026-03-16 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El británico Lando Norris, piloto de McLaren, observa la carrera del Gran Premio de China de la Fórmula 1 en el Circuito Internacional de Shanghái, en Shanghái, China, el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Vincent Thian)
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[2026-03-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [AR-2000] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship
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[2026-03-16 00:34 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Defence analyst says torpedo strike is a ‘humiliation’ for Modi’s government that disregarded a US defence partner
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[2026-03-16 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday said investigations into alleged multibillion-peso flood control corruption will continue even after the conclusion of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
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[2026-03-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The inscription – identical to the Hong Kong star’s name – reveals ancient quality-control system and early use of simplified characters
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[2026-03-15 23:44 UTC+10:00] [China Electronics Technology Group] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former CAE vice-president Zhao Xiangeng is among a number of academicians no longer profiled on the body’s website
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[2026-03-15 23:32 UTC+10:00] [National Games] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Junior Andy Wong joins Cade Wright, Tallulah Wright and Nick Yip to help city team reach podium; Japan win gold and silver goes to China
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[2026-03-15 23:26 UTC+10:00] [Nepali] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nine people were injured, including seven other pilgrims, when the bus careered off a road and rolled about 150 metres down a slope
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[2026-03-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Great Wall Motors, Geely and other Chinese carmakers are using an asset-light strategy to accelerate their growth overseas
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[2026-03-15 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, se ve en la Casa Blanca, el viernes 6 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-03-15 22:23 UTC+10:00] [Overseas Filipinos] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-15 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain watches the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
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[2026-03-15 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said four politicians want to be part of her senatorial slate.
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[2026-03-15 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Team Portugal, represented by Pirotechnia Minhota, and Team United Kingdom’s Pyrotex Fireworx, delivered awesome music-filled fireworks magic during the 2nd Week of the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition held at the Seaside Boulevard of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on March 14, 2026. The fireworks showdown by international fireworks teams will be held every Saturday, from March 7 to April 11, at 7:30 p.m.
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[2026-03-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Gulf of Tonkin will be the backdrop this week for naval activities despite a five-decade maritime dispute
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[2026-03-15 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after he clocked the third fastest time in the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-03-15 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers completed a first round sweep after denying the NU Lady Bulldogs, 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Sunday.
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[2026-03-15 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Top officials from the United States and China have launched a new round of talks before a summit between their presidents, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, expected in Beijing later this month.
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[2026-03-15 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: South Korea is considering sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump called on it and other countries to take part in its defence.
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