Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-06-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s AI ‘hundred model’ war shifts to enterprise value, JPMorgan says
Snippet: Major platforms are deploying paid subscriptions and coding tools, favouring practical utility over raw power to unlock significant commercial revenue
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357008/chinas-ai-hundred-model-war-shifts-enterprise-value-jpmorgan-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s AI ‘hundred model’ war shifts to enterprise value, JPMorgan says
Snippet: Major platforms are deploying paid subscriptions and coding tools, favouring practical utility over raw power to unlock significant commercial revenue
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3357008/chinas-ai-hundred-model-war-shifts-enterprise-value-jpmorgan-says
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[2026-06-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Surge in AI-related court cases fuels calls for China to clarify its laws
Snippet: Growing number of tech-related cases has increased calls for a comprehensive legal framework to govern the technology
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357005/surge-ai-related-court-cases-fuels-calls-china-clarify-its-laws?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Surge in AI-related court cases fuels calls for China to clarify its laws
Snippet: Growing number of tech-related cases has increased calls for a comprehensive legal framework to govern the technology
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357005/surge-ai-related-court-cases-fuels-calls-china-clarify-its-laws
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[2026-06-14 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: 1 in 10 teens say smoking on TV, YouTube 'looks cool'
Snippet: Around 9.2 percent of middle and high school students in South Korea think characters who smoke are attractive, a survey showed Sunday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771190
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[2026-06-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Two Chinas at North America’s World Cup
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/two-chinas-at-north-americas-world-cup/
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[2026-06-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s universities cut 12,000 ‘obsolete’ degrees amid race to embrace AI era
Snippet: The sweeping overhaul has affected over 30 per cent of China’s degree programmes, with arts and languages ditched in favour of tech-focused fields
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3356913/chinas-universities-cut-12000-obsolete-degrees-amid-race-embrace-ai-era?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s universities cut 12,000 ‘obsolete’ degrees amid race to embrace AI era
Snippet: The sweeping overhaul has affected over 30 per cent of China’s degree programmes, with arts and languages ditched in favour of tech-focused fields
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3356913/chinas-universities-cut-12000-obsolete-degrees-amid-race-embrace-ai-era
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[2026-06-14 12:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Fewer hoesiks? 1 in 4 citizens say they don't binge drink at all
Snippet: Surveys indicates a significant shift in Korea's drinking culture in the post-COVID era
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771182
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[2026-06-14 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Coupang rallies as record fine removes uncertainty
Snippet: Coupang Inc. shares surged after South Korea's privacy regulator imposed a record fine on the US-listed e-commerce giant over a massive customer-data leak, with investors reading the penalty as a coda to a six-month overhang on the stock.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771178
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[2026-06-14 12:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea's ICT exports for May hit all-time high amid AI chip demand: data
Snippet: South Korea's exports of information and communication technology products posted the highest monthly figure on record in May, driven by demand for semiconductors and other products related to the artificial intelligence ecosystem, data showed Sunday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771167
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[2026-06-14 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: African scam victims left homeless in Cambodia amid crackdown
Snippet: Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 12:12pm
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-14/africans-stranded-amid-scams-crackdown/106790704
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[2026-06-14 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: China's New AI Agent Risks Trapping Western Tech In Rights Abuses: Analysts
Snippet: Authored by Jarvis Lim via The Epoch Times,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/chinas-new-ai-agent-risks-trapping-western-tech-rights-abuses-analysts
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[2026-06-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Will turmoil around former leader Ma Ying-jeou affect Taiwan’s local elections?
Snippet: The KMT elder’s foundation has been embroiled in controversy for months, with escalating allegations and a family intervention
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357002/will-turmoil-around-former-leader-ma-ying-jeou-affect-taiwans-local-elections?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [King Pu-tsung] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Will turmoil around former leader Ma Ying-jeou affect Taiwan’s local elections?
Snippet: The KMT elder’s foundation has been embroiled in controversy for months, with escalating allegations and a family intervention
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357002/will-turmoil-around-former-leader-ma-ying-jeou-affect-taiwans-local-elections
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[2026-06-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea's ICT exports for May hit all-time high amid AI chip demand: data
Snippet: SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products posted the highest monthly figure on record in May, driven by demand for semiconductors and other products related to the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, data showed Sunday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612009900320
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[2026-06-14 11:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korea's hidden AI race is made of glass
Snippet: Samsung, LG and SK see glass substrates as next upgrade in AI chip packaging, but mass production remains elusive
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771160
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[2026-06-14 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end
Snippet: SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- The target year for South Korea regaining wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States will be proposed to the presidents of both countries at the end of this year, Seoul's defense chief said Sunday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260614001100315
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[2026-06-14 11:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Claude overtakes Gemini in Korea's AI app rankings
Snippet: Anthropic’s Claude has overtaken Google’s Gemini to become the second-highest-grossing generative artificial intelligence app on Apple’s app store in South Korea, challenging a market order long dominated by ChatGPT and Gemini.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771149
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[2026-06-14 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: North Korea Rips Fresh Western Criticism Of Expanding Moscow Relationship
Snippet: North Korea fired back on Saturday and lashed out at the Washington-Seoul alliance, tearing into a fresh South Korea-EU joint statement that condemned Pyongyang's deepening military alliance with Russia.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/north-korea-rips-fresh-western-criticism-expanding-moscow-relationship
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[2026-06-14 11:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Hanwha Galleria extends talks to sell Five Guys stake
Snippet: Hanwha Galleria has extended exclusive talks with private equity firm H&Q Equity Partners over the sale of its stake in Five Guys Korea, as the two sides continue negotiations on a potential deal.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771142
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[2026-06-14 11:31 UTC+10:00] [SUMO] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: French salt enters the sumo ring in Paris
Snippet: PARIS – This weekend Paris is hosting a spectacular demonstration of Japan’s national sport, but an unheralded star of a major two-day sumo tournament will be 100% French: the 200 kilograms of customized Guerande salt ordered by organizers.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/14/sumo/salt-paris-sumo/
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[2026-06-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What does North Korea get from its blossoming ties with Russia?
Snippet: Kim’s Russia Day message seeks to reassure Putin that ties are evolving beyond transactional into a firm military alliance, experts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356987/what-does-north-korea-get-its-blossoming-ties-russia?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [One China principle] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: What does North Korea get from its blossoming ties with Russia?
Snippet: Kim’s Russia Day message seeks to reassure Putin that ties are evolving beyond transactional into a firm military alliance, experts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356987/what-does-north-korea-get-its-blossoming-ties-russia
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[2026-06-14 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP, file)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-trump-g7-evian-trade-b17859e2c226e195e6a7f89e413d7432
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[2026-06-14 11:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: 'Demand exceeded expectations': IBKR on Korea's new omnibus accounts
Snippet: Global brokerage says Samsung Securities partnership helping drive strong institutional, retail demand for Korean stocks
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771137
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[2026-06-14 11:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: N. Korea calls denuclearization an 'irreversibly finalized' matter
Snippet: North Korea on Sunday called denuclearization an "irreversibly finalized" matter as it denounced recent talks between South Korea and the United States that reaffirmed the goal of the North's denuclearization.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771134
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[2026-06-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘Not giving up on any market’: How John Lee plans to meet Hong Kong’s many challenges | South China Morning Post
Snippet: City, country, world: John Lee’s balancing act as Hong Kong’s leader.
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/talking-post/3357018/not-giving-any-market-how-john-lee-plans-meet-hong-kongs-many-challenges
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[2026-06-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese man weighing 63kg believes online products could help gain weight loses 6.5kg
Snippet: Truck driver with urge to get fatter spends US$1,500 on herb-based items from influencer, ends up in hospital with chronic stomach problem
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3356609/chinese-man-weighing-63kg-believes-online-products-could-help-gain-weight-loses-65kg?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese man weighing 63kg believes online products could help gain weight loses 6.5kg
Snippet: Truck driver with urge to get fatter spends US$1,500 on herb-based items from influencer, ends up in hospital with chronic stomach problem
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3356609/chinese-man-weighing-63kg-believes-online-products-could-help-gain-weight-loses-65kg
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[2026-06-14 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: N. Korea calls denuclearization an 'irreversibly finalized' matter
Snippet: SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Sunday called denuclearization an "irreversibly finalized" matter as it denounced recent talks between South Korea and the United States that reaffirmed the goal of the North's denuclearization.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260614000700315
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[2026-06-14 10:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Lee Kang-in gearing up for match vs. ex-club coach: 'He's just an opponent'
Snippet: In an intriguing subplot for South Korea in their upcoming Group A match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup, midfielder Lee Kang-in will try to beat his former club coach who is now in charge of Mexico, Javier Aguirre.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771106
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[2026-06-14 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan adds Indonesia to ‘network of navies’ after Australia, Philippines
Snippet: By exporting warships, analysts say Tokyo is sidestepping military pacts to bind partners through shared hardware
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356934/japan-adds-indonesia-network-navies-after-australia-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 10:17 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan adds Indonesia to ‘network of navies’ after Australia, Philippines
Snippet: By exporting warships, analysts say Tokyo is sidestepping military pacts to bind partners through shared hardware
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356934/japan-adds-indonesia-network-navies-after-australia-philippines
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[2026-06-14 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (World Cup) Lee Kang-in gearing up for match vs. ex-club coach: 'He's just an opponent'
Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 13 (Yonhap) -- In an intriguing subplot for South Korea in their upcoming Group A match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup, midfielder Lee Kang-in will try to beat his former club coach who is now in charge of Mexico, Javier Aguirre.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260614000200315
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[2026-06-14 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Geely Auto to slash excess capacity amid overhaul to boost carmaker’s global edge
Snippet: Company chairman eyes plant mergers and a formal succession road map as the firm rejects price wars to focus on international growth in rivalry with BYD
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357014/chinas-geely-auto-slash-excess-capacity-amid-overhaul-boost-carmakers-global-edge?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Geely Auto] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s Geely Auto to slash excess capacity amid overhaul to boost carmaker’s global edge
Snippet: Company chairman eyes plant mergers and a formal succession road map as the firm rejects price wars to focus on international growth in rivalry with BYD
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357014/chinas-geely-auto-slash-excess-capacity-amid-overhaul-boost-carmakers-global-edge
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[2026-06-14 09:15 UTC+10:00] [mainland China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: To capitalise on yacht tourism, Hong Kong must get all hands on deck
Snippet: With a boost from the mainland, the city can now get to work on achieving its maritime hospitality potential
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3356852/capitalise-yacht-tourism-hong-kong-must-get-all-hands-deck
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[2026-06-14 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Japan coach says he made difficult call to keep captain Wataru Endo out of World Cup
Snippet: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu responds to a question during a news conference Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-endo-japan-2dfda2980312b2115daaa428cc2e1563
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[2026-06-14 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Dodgers' Yamamoto has perfect game through 7 innings against White Sox
Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, of Japan, delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dodgers-f08133f63c6c3370552f9f23c76a0bd3
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[2026-06-14 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Dear You – the Chinese migration film igniting a propaganda debate in Southeast Asia
Snippet: Some are worried that the Teochew-language drama represents a new, softer era of propaganda targeting the diaspora
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3356953/dear-you-chinese-migration-film-igniting-propaganda-debate-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Dear You – the Chinese migration film igniting a propaganda debate in Southeast Asia
Snippet: Some are worried that the Teochew-language drama represents a new, softer era of propaganda targeting the diaspora
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3356953/dear-you-chinese-migration-film-igniting-propaganda-debate-southeast-asia
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[2026-06-14 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How China can curb neijuan before the next generation burns out
Snippet: Driven by structural forces, neijuan is experienced as market crowding and a narrowing of everyday life. The costs aren’t only economic
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356576/how-china-can-curb-neijuan-next-generation-burns-out?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 07:30 UTC+10:00] [burnout] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How China can curb neijuan before the next generation burns out
Snippet: Driven by structural forces, neijuan is experienced as market crowding and a narrowing of everyday life. The costs aren’t only economic
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356576/how-china-can-curb-neijuan-next-generation-burns-out
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[2026-06-14 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: South Korea seeks to turn hit movies into lasting industry success
Snippet: People play a jump rope game with giant Young-hee and Chul-su figures from the Netflix series "Squid Game" in Bangkok, in June 2025. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/south-korea-seeks-to-turn-hit-movies-into-lasting-industry-success
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[2026-06-14 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after being sidelined by knee issue
Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani, from Japan, during warmups before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-818ab82555a9fcdb65166ca42ea20079
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[2026-06-14 05:01 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: State of anxiety: As Trump and Xi circle each other, Taiwan is on edge
Snippet: Taipei: Allan Chi responds matter-of-factly when asked how far his company’s drones can strike. They could reach Shanghai, China’s most populated urban area, 680 kilometres from the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/state-of-anxiety-as-trump-and-xi-circle-each-other-taiwan-is-on-edge-20260529-p60204.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-14 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Being the best in Asia is no longer enough for Japan seeking World Cup breakthrough | Jonathan Wilson
Snippet: Despite missing key players, Hajime Moriyasu’s side have built strength in depth to challenge the traditional order
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/best-in-asia-no-longer-enough-japan-world-cup-breakthrough
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[2026-06-14 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan and Italy to issue joint pledge for stronger space regulation
Snippet: Prime ministers Giorgia Meloni and Sanae Takaichi will discuss support of space industries as well. (Nikkei composite image)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-and-italy-to-issue-joint-pledge-for-stronger-space-regulation
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[2026-06-14 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan to explore rare-earth mining in Greenland to cut China reliance
Snippet: (Photo by Takashi Tsuji)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-to-explore-rare-earth-mining-in-greenland-to-cut-china-reliance
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