Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?
Snippet: Analysts say Singapore’s F&B firms can no longer rely on earlier strengths that made them stand out, given the growing competition
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357357/singapore-brand-losing-its-shine-chinas-food-scene?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Jumbo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?
Snippet: Analysts say Singapore’s F&B firms can no longer rely on earlier strengths that made them stand out, given the growing competition
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357357/singapore-brand-losing-its-shine-chinas-food-scene
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[2026-06-17 11:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Foreign tourist spending in S. Korea tops 2 tr won for 1st time in May
Snippet: Monthly spending by foreign tourists in South Korea exceeded 2 trillion won ($1.32 billion) for the first time in May, data showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773426
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[2026-06-17 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Foreign tourist spending in S. Korea tops 2 tln won for 1st time in May
Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Monthly spending by foreign tourists in South Korea exceeded 2 trillion won ($1.32 billion) for the first time in May, data showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617003100315
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[2026-06-17 11:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Govt. to review tax incentives for young workers at SMEs: finance minister
Snippet: South Korea will review measures to offer income tax cuts for young workers at small and medium-sized enterprises in line with efforts to revitalize regional economies, the finance minister said.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773352
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[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol
Snippet: Unopened 2,500-year-old bottle of liquor contains substantial volume of liquid, allowing researchers to analyse drink’s chemical composition
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357343/sips-history-how-ancient-chinese-brewing-techniques-shaped-modern-alcohol?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol
Snippet: Unopened 2,500-year-old bottle of liquor contains substantial volume of liquid, allowing researchers to analyse drink’s chemical composition
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357343/sips-history-how-ancient-chinese-brewing-techniques-shaped-modern-alcohol
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[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What launch of Himars rockets towards Taiwan Strait says about Taipei’s battle plans
Snippet: A recent drill was the first time the missiles were fired in the direction of mainland China and highlights the system’s possible significance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357332/what-launch-himars-rockets-towards-taiwan-strait-says-about-taipeis-battle-plans?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What launch of Himars rockets towards Taiwan Strait says about Taipei’s strategy
Snippet: A recent drill was the first time the missiles were fired in the direction of mainland China and highlights the system’s possible significance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357332/what-launch-himars-rockets-towards-taiwan-strait-says-about-taipeis-battle-plans
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[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?
Snippet: The explosive growth of China’s commercial space business, combined with geopolitical realities, gives the city a captive market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3356657/can-hong-kong-make-giant-leap-commercial-space-insurance?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Opinion | Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?
Snippet: The explosive growth of China’s commercial space business, combined with geopolitical realities, gives the city a captive market
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3356657/can-hong-kong-make-giant-leap-commercial-space-insurance
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[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Gov't to review tax incentives for young workers at SMEs: finance minister
Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will review measures to offer income tax cuts for young workers at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in line with efforts to revitalize regional economies, the finance minister said.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617002400320
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[2026-06-17 10:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea taking on co-host Mexico in pursuit of 2nd straight win
Snippet: South Korea will try to win consecutive group stage matches for the first time in their FIFA World Cup history when they face Mexico this week.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773251
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[2026-06-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea vows tailored job support measures for individual sectors
Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to roll out tailored job support measures for different sectors, including manufacturing, construction and agriculture, amid the fallout from the Middle East crisis, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617001300320
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[2026-06-17 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Japan exports in May grow at fastest pace in more than three years, beating estimates
Snippet: Japan's exports in May grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, rising 17% year on year, beating expectations.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/japan-trade-data-may-exports-imports.html
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[2026-06-17 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (World Cup) S. Korea taking on co-host Mexico in pursuit of 2nd straight win
Snippet: GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to win consecutive group stage matches for the first time in their FIFA World Cup history when they face Mexico this week.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617001400315
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[2026-06-17 09:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Brief Lee–Trump encounter at G7 touches on North Korea
Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday and had a brief encounter with US President Donald Trump during a photo session.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773214
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[2026-06-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Lee calls for efforts to advance S. Korea-Germany ties to 'new level'
Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held bilateral talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in France on Tuesday, calling for efforts to advance their countries' bilateral relations to an unprecedented level.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773205
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[2026-06-17 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Diamondbacks sign two-way Korean prospect Jun-Sang Eom to deal with $1.5 million signing bonus
Snippet: PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom have agreed to a deal during the international signing period that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/korea-diamondbacks-jun-sang-eom-96bd09ff38e57d214ea6226647b38c9f
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[2026-06-17 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race, says Lula’s top adviser
Snippet: Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357353/latin-america-and-europe-are-bystanders-us-china-ai-race-says-lulas-top-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 08:32 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race, says Lula’s top adviser
Snippet: Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357353/latin-america-and-europe-are-bystanders-us-china-ai-race-says-lulas-top-adviser
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[2026-06-17 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Trump's First-Term Tariff On China
Snippet: Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/supreme-court-rejects-challenge-trumps-first-term-tariff-china
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[2026-06-17 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's tourism hotspots turn to dual pricing as crowds swell
Snippet: Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture is a World Heritage site and a National Treasure of Japan. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-s-tourism-hotspots-turn-to-dual-pricing-as-crowds-swell
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[2026-06-17 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 17)
Snippet: Respect legal procedures and reject election conspiracy theoriesPetitions over ballot shortages and other mismanagement should follow legal procedures, not fuel calls for nationwide re-runs or conspiracy theories.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617000700315
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[2026-06-17 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 17)
Snippet: A papal visit as peace messengerPope's possible N. Korea visit could open new chapter for peace
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617000600315
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[2026-06-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Europe is gearing up for a trade fight with China. But will it change anything?
Snippet: Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357291/europe-gearing-trade-fight-china-will-it-change-anything?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Ling Ji] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Europe is gearing up for a trade fight with China. But will it change anything?
Snippet: Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357291/europe-gearing-trade-fight-china-will-it-change-anything
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[2026-06-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Don’t count the Russia-India-China triangle out just yet
Snippet: Far from acting as another bloc, such a grouping could help ensure that regional competition is managed rather than reproduced
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356827/dont-count-russia-india-china-triangle-out-just-yet?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [RIC] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Don’t count the Russia-India-China triangle out just yet
Snippet: Far from acting as another bloc, such a grouping could help ensure that regional competition is managed rather than reproduced
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356827/dont-count-russia-india-china-triangle-out-just-yet
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[2026-06-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Foreign activists take aim at bigger targets in corporate Japan
Snippet: The number of activist campaigns in Japan continues to rise, reaching 72 between January and May, compared with 70 in the same period last year. (Illustration by Yoshiko Kawano)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-asia/foreign-activists-take-aim-at-bigger-targets-in-corporate-japan
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[2026-06-17 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Taiwan opposition leader takes her case to Washington
Snippet: Cheng Li-wun sought to strengthen ties with US policymakers and address questions about her party’s Beijing policy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357352/taiwan-opposition-leader-takes-her-case-washington?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 06:59 UTC+10:00] [cross-Strait relations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Taiwan opposition leader takes her case to Washington
Snippet: Cheng Li-wun sought to strengthen ties with US policymakers and address questions about her party’s Beijing policy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357352/taiwan-opposition-leader-takes-her-case-washington
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[2026-06-17 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Paying homage to Australia great Tim Cahill has become a World Cup tradition
Snippet: Australia’s Tim Cahill celebrates at the corner flag after he scored his side’s first goal during their World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Kaiserslautern, Germany, June 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-tim-cahill-australia-sam-kerr-nestory-irankunda-7e8bfa51ae610c7ba95072548f02e4a4
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[2026-06-17 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) Lee calls for efforts to advance S. Korea-Germany ties to 'new level'
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 3 paras)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617000253315
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[2026-06-17 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
Snippet: Jan Paul van Hecke won his 13th Netherlands cap in the 2-2 draw with Japan in Dallas
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cpwez2pg8x1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-06-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: One of the world’s most spectacular rides is surprisingly easy
Snippet: All Lycra-clad and hairless legged, cycling’s adherents pedal the belief that it is one of the world’s coolest pastimes and, as my electric bike and I glide almost effortlessly across Japan’s Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, I can only concur.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/one-of-the-world-s-most-spectacular-rides-is-surprisingly-easy-20260601-p602y8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 03:15 UTC+10:00] [Max Mara] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: From camel coats to guochao: Max Mara woos China’s luxury brand consumers
Snippet: Fashion house pays tribute to Chinese style with its 75th anniversary catwalk show in Shanghai
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jun/16/max-mara-woos-china-luxury-brand-consumers
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[2026-06-17 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shein faces exit from Paris department store after backlash
Snippet: New BHV Marais owners say Chinese fast-fashion heavyweight should leave by Christmas after brands pulled out in protest
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357348/shein-faces-exit-paris-department-store-after-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 03:02 UTC+10:00] [AFP] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shein faces exit from Paris department store after backlash
Snippet: New BHV Marais owners say Chinese fast-fashion heavyweight should leave by Christmas after brands pulled out in protest
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357348/shein-faces-exit-paris-department-store-after-backlash
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[2026-06-17 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan ride-hailing app Go races toward robotaxis after successful IPO
Snippet: Go Chairman Ichiro Kawanabe, left, and President Hiroshi Nakajima ring the bell to celebrate the company's listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/japan-ride-hailing-app-go-races-toward-robotaxis-after-successful-ipo
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[2026-06-17 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan music label Avex's Bruno Mars deal is part of $100m overseas push
Snippet: Avex partnered with Bruno Mars in March in a deal that grants the Japanese company the administration of publishing rights for his songs. (Avex Music Group)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/japan-music-label-avex-s-bruno-mars-deal-is-part-of-100m-overseas-push
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[2026-06-17 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: World Cup dustup: South Korea team upset at media comments about Son Heung-min
Snippet: South Korea’s Son Heung-min reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/son-heungmin-korea-media-leak-world-cup-15d483b63befa9d185c00e46538c0718
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[2026-06-17 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) Lee calls for efforts to advance S. Korea-Germany ties to 'new level'
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with opening remarks and photos)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617000252315
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[2026-06-17 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Xi: China 'firmly supports' Myanmar in safeguarding sovereignty
Snippet: BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged support for Myanmar in safeguarding its sovereignty, state media reported, as he met with President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/world/asia-oceania/xi-china-firmly-supports-myanmar-in-safeguarding-sovereignty/2366956
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[2026-06-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordWednesday, 17 Juneloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-06-17
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[2026-06-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.
Snippet: Mini SudokuWednesday, 17 Juneloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-06-17
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[2026-06-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordWednesday, 17 Juneloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-06-17
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[2026-06-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.
Snippet: Word SearchWednesday, 17 Juneloading
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-06-17
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[2026-06-17 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Thailand taps South African, German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia
Snippet: BANGKOK — Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for a United Nations arbitration process initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters on Tuesday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/world/asia-oceania/thailand-taps-south-african-german-experts-for-un-arbitration-process-in-dispute-with-cambodia/2366954
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[2026-06-17 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: China says next stage of US-Iran talks will be ‘more difficult’
Snippet: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned that future negotiations between Tehran and Washington are likely to face greater challenges, saying the next phase of talks will be "more difficult" than the initial stage.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-says-next-stage-us-iran-talks-will-be-more-difficult
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