Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-06 16:44 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US claims temporary waiver won’t provide ‘significant financial benefit’ to Moscow; IDF strikes Lebanon after mass evacuation; Trump wants say in choosing Iran’s next leader. What we know on day seven
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[2026-03-06 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Citizens and the government adopt energy-saving hacks to cut fuel consumption amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East
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[2026-03-06 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, March 6, 2026.
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[2026-03-06 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Australia’s Curtis Mead celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against Czech Republic in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic game in Tokyo, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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[2026-03-06 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Capital said Thursday it has issued South Korea’s first publicly offered offshore yuan-denominated kimchi bond by a financial institution.
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[2026-03-06 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The legal counsel of Vice President Sara Duterte denied claims by the lawyer of self-confessed security consultant Ramil Madriaga that there were threats to his life and that he was offered up to P1 billion just to stop him from testifying.
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[2026-03-06 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The number of South Koreans who read at least one book over the course of a year has continued to decline, but those in their 20s were the only age group to show a rebound, reflecting the growing popularity of the “text hip” trend, in which reading is seen as in vogue.
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[2026-03-06 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Washington at UCLA — BTN
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[2026-03-06 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA Philippines — National Security Adviser and National Security Council (NSC) Director General Eduardo Año on Friday urged government personnel to immediately report any attempts at espionage or unauthorized recruitment, stressing the critical need to safeguard national security.
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[2026-03-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Premier Li Qiang announces changes in spending priorities, aiming to boost consumption and livelihoods, but questions remain as to whether resources will match ambitions
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[2026-03-06 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-06 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Australia is out to seal a multi-format series victory over India as the sides meet for the sole Test match, in what will also be Alyssa Healy's final game for Australia.
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[2026-03-06 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-03-06 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-06 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Vinegar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trending
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[2026-03-06 15:44 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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[2026-03-06 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will call for peace in the Middle East when he participates at the special session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. The president will also address the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) during his working visit from March 8 to 11.
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[2026-03-06 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: After slapping 25% “penalty” tariffs on India for buying Russian crude — revoked last month — the U.S. on Thursday issued a 30-day waiver to New Delhi for purchasing crude from Moscow as the Iran war risks energy supply shocks globally.
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[2026-03-06 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Australia women's cricket team] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Updates from the day-night Test at the Waca in Perth
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[2026-03-06 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: After slapping 25% "penalty" tariffs on India for buying Russian crude — revoked last month — the U.S. on Thursday issued a 30-day waiver to New Delhi for purchasing crude from Moscow as the Iran war upends global supplies.
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[2026-03-06 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: North Korea’s Myong Yu Jong, right, scores against Bangladesh’s goalkeeper Mile Akter from a penalty during their Women’s Asian Cup Soccer match in Sydney, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
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[2026-03-06 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power said Friday it had jointly hosted a small modular reactor technology seminar with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand in Bangkok on Thursday and Friday, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in next-generation nuclear energy.
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[2026-03-06 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a woman marrying two men in Thailand to a bamboo-fibre drone, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-03-06 14:59 UTC+10:00] [Accelerator-driven subcritical systems] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Device deemed to burn uranium 100 times more efficiently, while cutting nuclear waste lifespan to less than a thousandth of current span
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[2026-03-06 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — A second Japanese national has been detained in Iran, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said Friday and requested the early release of both people.
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[2026-03-06 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is tightening security measures after a leak of sensitive operational information in the West Philippine Sea was traced to poor handling of classified documents, Admiral Jay Tarriela said Friday.
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[2026-03-06 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From February 23 to 27, the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference and Exhibition was led by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) as the lead host with seven other University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities serving as co-hosts. The conference was supported by the HKSAR Government, the UGC and the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
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[2026-03-06 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Agoda shows an increase in interest in destinations offering a magical ambiance during the rainy season
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[2026-03-06 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: La entrada al campo de golf Trump National Doral, el 2 de junio de 2017, en Doral, Florida. (AP Foto/Alex Sanz, Archivo)
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[2026-03-06 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Blade Battery 2.0] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Company says its new Blade Battery 2.0 can be charged from 10 per cent to 70 per cent in 5 minutes
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[2026-03-06 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China has set its lowest growth target in decades, acknowledging domestic challenges and pointing to global uncertainty, while keeping some stimulus measures in place to counter a possible ramp up in external shocks.
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[2026-03-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tax revenue is way below peer countries – and Beijing is pushing for change
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[2026-03-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent creators pull their work as the publisher launches a probe into how a convicted author returned under a pen name
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[2026-03-06 13:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: "Battle of Fates," a Disney+ original reality series featuring 49 of South Korea’s most promient fortunetellers, has become the platform’s most-watched show in Korea, dethroning hit drama series "Moving."
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[2026-03-06 13:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The National Police Agency said Friday it had referred a case involving the spread of misleading information to prosecutors, targeting a YouTuber surnamed Jo who allegedly made unsubstantiated claims disparaging South Korea.
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[2026-03-06 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A grave marker for an unknown casualty from the USS Arizona is shown at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, July 15, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)
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[2026-03-06 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday urged full cooperation from the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity in identifying and turning over those responsible for the hazing death of a first-year maritime student in Cavite
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[2026-03-06 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday urged full cooperation in identifying and turning over those responsible for the hazing death of a first-year maritime student in Cavite
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[2026-03-06 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry groups say a diversified visitor base and strong halal tourism appeal offer resilience for Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign
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[2026-03-06 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) issued a traffic advisory on Friday, warning motorists to expect heavy traffic near the site of a fire incident in Tondo, Manila.
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[2026-03-06 13:21 UTC+10:00] [technological advancement] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration
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[2026-03-06 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Steven Yang, vicepresidente senior d AutoFlight, durante una entrevista con The Associated Press frente a la aeronave eVTOL, el 24 de febrero de 2026, en Shanghái. (AP Foto/Vincent Thian)
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[2026-03-06 13:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: L'Oreal Korea and Naver said Friday they have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen beauty commerce, collaborating across Naver Shopping, media and new digital services.
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[2026-03-06 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This image from video shows the Trump National Doral in Doral, Fla., June 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz, File)
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[2026-03-06 13:12 UTC+10:00] [mental disabilities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CPPCC member Jiang Shengnan calls for crisis intervention centres and reporting hotlines as part of comprehensive prevention mechanism
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[2026-03-06 13:10 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For the week, the Hang Seng Index has fallen 4.6 per cent, heading for the worst weekly performance since November 21
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[2026-03-06 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — An information techonology service provider pushed back against graft allegations linked to its transaction with the Land Transportatiion Office (LTO) and said that it would take the "necessary legal steps" to debunk the "unfounded" accusations.
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[2026-03-06 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Following the return of 299 Filipinos from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced that 34 more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Friday morning.
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[2026-03-06 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Over 200 families were affected by the fire that ravaged a residential area in Tondo, Manila early Friday.
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[2026-03-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo is reportedly planning to enhance facilities and station aircraft on the island, and establish a Pacific defence initiative office
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