Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-02 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will carefully assess how the Trump administration's move to raise tariffs on the European Union (EU)'s autos and trucks could affect its own trade deal with the United States and respond accordingly, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Saturday.
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[2026-05-02 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de China, Xi Jinping (derecha), y el de Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, durante un acto de bienvenida en el Gran Salón del Pueblo, en Beijing, el 21 de abril de 2026. (Haruna Furuhashi/Pool Foto vía AP)
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[2026-05-02 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the country will boost ties with Vietnam, with a focus on energy and critical minerals.
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[2026-05-02 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The world No 122 overcomes home player Sun Fajing in straight sets to set up final against Adam Walton of Australia in Jiujiang
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[2026-05-02 19:03 UTC+10:00] [Challenger Tour] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The world No 122 overcomes home player Sun Fajing in straight sets to set up final against Adam Walton of Australia in Jiujiang
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[2026-05-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local authorities are using big concerts to attract tourists and revenue, part of broader efforts to boost consumption under new five-year plan
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[2026-05-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Nanchong Daily] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local authorities are using big concerts to attract tourists and revenue, part of broader efforts to boost consumption under new five-year plan
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[2026-05-02 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Greater subtitle literacy among streaming viewers is among factors chipping away at enthusiasm for dubbed films in China
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[2026-05-02 18:37 UTC+10:00] [CCTV] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Greater subtitle literacy among streaming viewers is among factors chipping away at enthusiasm for dubbed films in China
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[2026-05-02 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From energy, inflation and trade to slowing global growth and investment uncertainty, these mini-crises have the makings of a massive crisis
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[2026-05-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fluffy ‘champion’ pedigree kitten dies because of medical blunder; clinic involved dismisses its director, closes for 15 days as mark of respect
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[2026-05-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fluffy ‘champion’ pedigree kitten dies because of medical blunder; clinic involved dismisses its director, closes for 15 days as mark of respect
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[2026-05-02 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both appear willing to put past differences aside as they confront an assertive China, North Korea and an unpredictable US
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[2026-05-02 17:55 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both appear willing to put past differences aside as they confront an assertive China, North Korea and an unpredictable US
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[2026-05-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: FTC designates Toss as new publicly disclosed business group; Kiwoom and DB also climb in rankings
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[2026-05-02 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: China’s ambassador to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has said there is a need to re-examine the UN Security Council’s decision to terminate the mandate of the longstanding peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, which is due to end later this year.
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[2026-05-02 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's key news service Yonhap News Agency and international charity Save the Children co-hosted a fundraising marathon on Saturday, seeking to help children of migrant workers and increase public awareness of children's rights.
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[2026-05-02 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Wall Street Journal reported that the Iran war has provided countries including China, Russia and North Korea with insights into the capabilities and limitations of the United States military.
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[2026-05-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: KMT chairwoman will test her cross-strait message when she meets think tanks, overseas Taiwanese and potentially policymakers in America
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[2026-05-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [My Formosa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: KMT chairwoman will test her cross-strait message when she meets think tanks, overseas Taiwanese and potentially policymakers in America
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[2026-05-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1967 -- Park Chung-hee, who led a military coup in 1961, is reelected as South Korea's sixth president.
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[2026-05-02 14:56 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Youngest female Grandmaster in history helped improve format of women’s game, is now a professor looking into cognitive benefits of chess
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[2026-05-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Peking University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Youngest female Grandmaster in history helped improve format of women’s game, is now a professor looking into cognitive benefits of chess
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[2026-05-02 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence
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[2026-05-02 13:24 UTC+10:00] [East China Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence
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[2026-05-02 13:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea commemorated the 136th International Workers’ Day with nationwide events, underscoring the working class’ role in advancing its economic development plan.
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[2026-05-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals
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[2026-05-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [AlixPartners] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals
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[2026-05-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Aiming to reach first Crucible final, 22-year-old involved in record 100 minutes and 21 seconds frame during Mark Allen semi-final clash
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[2026-05-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Aiming to reach first Crucible final, 22-year-old involved in record 100 minutes and 21 seconds frame during Mark Allen semi-final clash
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[2026-05-02 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: China’s envoy to the United Nations, Fu Cong, said there is no genuine ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, describing the situation instead as a “lesser fire”.
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[2026-05-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit
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[2026-05-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Laem Chabang Port] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit
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[2026-05-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Advocates claim that these AI exes offer emotional solace and aid in the process of overcoming past regrets
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[2026-05-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Advocates claim that these AI exes offer emotional solace and aid in the process of overcoming past regrets
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[2026-05-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The US Department of State said it has imposed sanctions on multiple entities, an individual and a vessel involved in the trade of Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical products.
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[2026-05-02 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland China is seeing a surge in interest over ‘invisible martyrs’ such as Wu Shi, a KMT defector who was executed in Taipei in 1950
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[2026-05-02 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland China is seeing a surge in interest over ‘invisible martyrs’ such as Wu Shi, a KMT defector who was executed in Taipei in 1950
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[2026-05-02 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese video game companies have been reluctant to put their titles in Epic Games' new store. © Reuters
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[2026-05-02 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Curbs tied to Iran and a fragile ceasefire cast a shadow over the leaders’ planned Beijing summit as tensions between the powers mount
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[2026-05-02 07:25 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Curbs tied to Iran and a fragile ceasefire cast a shadow over the leaders’ planned Beijing summit as tensions between the powers mount
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[2026-05-02 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueno. The view that the central bank is unlikely to raise rates has weakened the yen. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-05-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A China policy giving Africa's biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years came into effect Friday while its economic rival the United States seeks to impose new import taxes under President Donald Trump's push for protectionism.
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[2026-05-02 05:57 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-02 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka won a gold medal and two silver medals and four bronze for the first time in history at Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China finishing in 10th place in the points table which is a great achievement by Sri Lanka to finish among best ten countries.
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[2026-05-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Editorial] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: United States (US) Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has revealed that the Iran War has so far cost the US taxpayers a staggering US$ 25 billion, on top of the US annual defence budget of US$ 900 billion. This is expected to balloon to US$ 1.5 trillion next year, which is more than double the combined defence expenditure of the next two countries on the list – China and Russia, which itself is engaged in a war.
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[2026-05-02 05:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Users can make custom AI characters they can chat with on meltly's Days AI app. (Photo by Nikkei)
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[2026-05-02 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The United States on Friday sanctioned multiple entities and individuals it said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including a China-based oil terminal operator and a Chinese national.
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[2026-05-02 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The United States on Friday sanctioned multiple entities and individuals it said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including a China-based oil terminal operator and a Chinese national.
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