Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-09 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and the United States kicked off a key annual joint springtime military exercise Monday, with the number of planned field training drills cut in half compared with last year.
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[2026-03-09 12:31 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-09 12:30 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the run-up to and during China’s ‘two sessions’, Beijing leaders have made it clear to the Hong Kong government that it must improve its governance and efficiency
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[2026-03-09 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Konstantin Toropin)
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[2026-03-09 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Stock markets in South Korea and Japan fell sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in almost four years.
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[2026-03-09 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala cracked the top 30 of the official Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, rising to a new career-best 29th Monday morning in Manila.
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[2026-03-09 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping reacts during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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[2026-03-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thoughtful 10-year-old saves up her lai see money then hands it to migrant worker mum and dad as they prepare to leave home
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[2026-03-09 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A North Korean military guard post, top, and a South Korean post, bottom, are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Kasasa island, in the Seto Inland Sea, has only seven residents but its fate is strongly intertwined with relations between Tokyo and Beijing
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[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi plunged in early trading Monday as surging oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran rattled global markets, prompting the activation of a sell-side sidecar designed to curb excessive volatility. The Korean won also weakened sharply against the dollar.
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[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to supply disruptions from the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-09 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has been forecast to develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours, the national weather bureau said on Monday.
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[2026-03-09 11:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: E-cigarette users and dual users — those who use both conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes — are associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and declining lung function, according to a recent study by the Korea Medical Institute.
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[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Work has yet to begin at about 30 per cent of priority heritage sites nearly 7 years after the blaze that destroyed Okinawa’s Shuri Castle
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[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Neighbours in Asia and Oceania increase their overseas weapons purchases amid ‘fears over China’s intentions’
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[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Standing on a vacant lot surrounded by winter-browned fields, her black skirt stirring in the wind, Haruna Kambayashi gestures to where her family once lived. Her grandmother’s old house, her parents’ refurbished residence and a small workshop had filled the site.
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[2026-03-09 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi both plunged over 6% in early trade Monday, leading a broader regional sell-off as oil prices breached $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
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[2026-03-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC’s local unit gained nearly 2 million new customers in two years as global investors shift assets to Hong Kong
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[2026-03-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Australia's Alex Hall celebrates with Aaron Whitefield after hitting a solo home run against Japan. (Getty Images: Daniel Shirey)
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[2026-03-09 09:16 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Cricket] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-09 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Supporters attempt to block a bus transporting Iranian players following the Asian Cup match between Iran and Philippines on the Gold Coast. (AAP: Dave Hunt)
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[2026-03-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland academic assesses the risks to Chinese investment and diplomacy in the region and what it means for the other main players
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[2026-03-09 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: New England was in the house for Saturday’s World Baseball Classic showdown in Japan — or was it?
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[2026-03-09 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Kuldeep Yadav and Sanju Samson celebrate India's defeat of New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final. (Getty Images: Alex Davidson)
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[2026-03-09 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California Republicans are blasting San Francisco–born Olympic star Eileen Gu after the freestyle skier received a hero’s welcome during the city’s annual Chinese New Year parade, with critics accusing the celebration of honoring an athlete who chose to compete for China instead of the United States.
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[2026-03-09 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Alicia Garcia-Herrero] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s ‘weakness creates opportunities’ for bloc to use chokepoints and leverage for negotiations, researchers say
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[2026-03-09 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: “On March 21, the world’s biggest band is back!” Netflix’s teaser announces BTS’ upcoming live event at Gwanghwamun Square. The concert will follow the release of the group’s first studio album in more than three years, which drops a day earlier. The 14-track album — as well as the comeback show — is titled “Arirang.”
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[2026-03-09 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Evan Morgan Grahame
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[2026-03-09 07:21 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: The Matildas were disappointed after they had to scramble to eke out a draw against South Korea. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
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[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India scored a challenging total of 255 for 5 wickets after invited to bat first in their T -20 World Cup final against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in front of a packed 87,000 crowd yesterday.
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[2026-03-09 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and NSE IFSC LIMITED (NSEIX), an international multi-asset exchange and wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to strengthen capital market cooperation between Sri Lanka and India.
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[2026-03-09 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Caitlin Foord was disappointed in the team's performance against South Korea. (Getty Images: Mark Metcalfe)
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[2026-03-09 06:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reviewed the progress of Sri Lanka-India co-operation during a meeting on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue which is currently taking place in New Delhi.
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[2026-03-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an exciting development for the cultural and commercial landscape of South Asia, India Week 2026 announces its partnership with Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Life and Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo as the Official Hospitality Partners for this landmark celebration.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a crew member, in need of medical attention, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ONAMI, sailing in the Western seas off Colombo, on Friday (6).
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China’s top diplomat yesterday (8) condemned the war in the Middle East, saying it “should never have happened” and calling once again for an immediate end to hostilities.
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[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China has warned against seeking government change in Iran amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive, saying any such move lacks public support.
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[2026-03-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Familiares del oficial retirado libanés Ahmed Shukr cuelgan afiches de él afuera de una reunión de la Comisión Económica y Social de la ONU para el Asia Occidental, en Beirut, Líbano, el 13 de febrero del 2026. (AP foto/Bilal Hussein)
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[2026-03-09 04:43 UTC+10:00] [T20 World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Final: India, 255-5, beat NZ, 159, by 96 runs
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[2026-03-09 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 9 Marchloading
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[2026-03-09 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 9 Marchloading
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[2026-03-09 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 9 Marchloading
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[2026-03-09 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 9 Marchloading
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[2026-03-09 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — China’s top diplomat urged the United States Sunday to iron out its differences with Beijing, as the world’s two largest economies lock horns over trade tariffs and geopolitical issues.
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[2026-03-09 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: OKADA Manila, the Philippines’ Forbes 5-Star integrated resort, welcomed leading members of the media and digital creator community for its annual Media and Influencers’ Appreciation Night at Sinag, Coral Wing on March 5, 2026.
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[2026-03-09 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IF group chats have quietly rebranded into “Siargao 2.0” or “Japan 2026,” that is usually the cue: summer planning has officially begun.
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[2026-03-09 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The US/Israel strike against Iran aims at regime change to dominate its energy resources and decapitate its leadership. It will disrupt energy markets and penalize economic prospects worldwide — particularly in the Philippines.
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[2026-03-09 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SUN Life Grepa Financial Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) delivered standout performance in 2025, emerging as the fastest-growing life insurer in the Philippines in terms of new business, while also ranking among the top 10 across key industry metrics, including new business annualized premium equivalent (NBAPE), total premium income, and net income.
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