Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australia’s fuel stockpile would be doubled under an $800 million Coalition proposal that comes as Foreign Minister Penny Wong flies to China, Japan and Korea to scour the region for diesel and petrol deals.
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[2026-04-27 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China's Hengli Petrochemical operates a so-called "teapot" refinery on Changxing island in Dalian, Liaoning province. The U.S. Department of Treasury believes the plant is a major refiner of Iranian crude oil. © Reuters
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[2026-04-27 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Video of PLA Navy strike tests emerges as US, allies take part in Balikatan 2026, marking Japan’s first-ever operational role in the drills
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[2026-04-27 21:13 UTC+10:00] [CCTV] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Video of PLA Navy strike tests emerges as US, allies take part in Balikatan 2026, marking Japan’s first-ever operational role in the drills
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[2026-04-27 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The women are part of a growing protest wave seeking to protect Japan’s post-war peace commitments
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[2026-04-27 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The women are part of a growing protest wave seeking to protect Japan’s post-war peace commitments
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[2026-04-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen insists on the importance of national sovereignty, saying ‘we react through the means we have’
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[2026-04-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Elina Valtonen] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen insists on the importance of national sovereignty, saying ‘we react through the means we have’
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[2026-04-27 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Un logotipo de Meta se ve en una pantalla en LlamaCon 2025, una conferencia de desarrolladores de IA en Menlo Park, California, el 29 de abril de 2025. (AP Foto/Jeff Chiu, Archivo)
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[2026-04-27 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO — A Japanese startup has filed for approval of a new drug to treat chronic kidney disease in cats, the founder said on Monday, offering hope for a common affliction that currently has no definitive cure.
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[2026-04-27 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Monday's agreement follows a deal reached in February whereby Seoul and Google appeared to end a yearslong dispute over Google's request to store high-precision map data on its overseas servers for its Google Maps service. © Reuters
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[2026-04-27 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A Meta logo is shown on a video screen at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
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[2026-04-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fuel-processing sector pivots to profit while tech gains shield margins from modest revenue growth, highlighting an efficiency-led rally over a demand recovery
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[2026-04-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fuel-processing sector pivots to profit while tech gains shield margins from modest revenue growth, highlighting an efficiency-led rally over a demand recovery
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[2026-04-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zesty ingredient with a punch was initially thought to boost the sexual desire of women; today indulging is seen as a form of social bonding
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[2026-04-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zesty ingredient with a punch was initially thought to boost the sexual desire of women; today indulging is seen as a form of social bonding
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[2026-04-27 19:44 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Japan lifted on Monday a special advisory warning of an increased risk of major earthquakes after a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor hit the country's north and prompted a tsunami alert.
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[2026-04-27 19:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
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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[2026-04-27 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China's National Development and Reform Commission has announced a veto on the acquisition of Chinese-founded agentic AI company Manus by Meta on security grounds. © Getty Images
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[2026-04-27 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -A worker walks past the logo of TSMC or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Daniel Ceng, File)
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[2026-04-27 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's state planner on Monday called for Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.
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[2026-04-27 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China's National Development and Reform Commission has announced a veto on the acquisition of Chinese-founded agentic AI company Manus by Meta on security grounds. © Getty Images
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[2026-04-27 18:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A "cheollik" outfit worn by actor Byun Woo-seok in the hit drama “Perfect Crown” has put Korea’s palace admission rules back in the spotlight, after a tourist wearing a similar traditional garment was allegedly denied free entry to Gyeongbokgung.
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[2026-04-27 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha met with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday to discuss ways to address growing friction with Washington over intelligence-sharing on North Korea and U.S. claims of discrimination against Coupang Inc., sources said.
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[2026-04-27 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Jiro Seguchi, whom the state-backed Japan Industrial Corp. has chosen as its new CEO, speaks with Nikkei in January 2013. (Photo by Takuya Imai)
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[2026-04-27 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Jiro Seguchi, whom the state-backed Japan Industrial Corp. has chosen as its new CEO, speaks with Nikkei in January 2013. (Photo by Takuya Imai)
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[2026-04-27 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top economic planner rejects proposal to buy domestic AI firm, citing ‘laws and regulations’
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[2026-04-27 18:18 UTC+10:00] [National Development and Reform Commission] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top economic planner rejects proposal to buy domestic AI firm, citing ‘laws and regulations’
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[2026-04-27 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-27 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Foreign automakers are rushing to debut China-developed models at a major auto show, recognizing they can’t afford to lose ground in the world’s largest car market, according to Nikkei.
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[2026-04-27 17:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Ministry of Science and ICT said Monday it has signed an agreement with Google DeepMind to advance artificial intelligence-powered scientific research, foster AI talent and promote the responsible use of AI.
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[2026-04-27 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The vessel’s completion follows China dominating global shipbuilding orders last year, with South Korea leading in high-value segments
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[2026-04-27 17:48 UTC+10:00] [Celsius Shipping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The vessel’s completion follows China dominating global shipbuilding orders last year, with South Korea leading in high-value segments
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[2026-04-27 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average rose 821 points and closed at a record high on April 27.(Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
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[2026-04-27 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Daiwa Securities Group plans to eventually integrate its online unit Daiwa Next Bank and Orix Bank. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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[2026-04-27 17:33 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-27 17:27 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: A startup has filed for approval of a new drug to treat chronic kidney disease in cats, the founder said Monday, offering hope for a common affliction that currently has no definitive cure.
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[2026-04-27 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The United States has restricted South Korea's access to intelligence related to North Korea's nuclear facilities in protest over the unification minister's disclosure of the country's uranium enrichment facility in Kusong, sources said Monday.
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[2026-04-27 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The government has partnered with Google DeepMind, an artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory under Alphabet Inc., for its AI-led science and technology innovation project, officials said Monday.
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[2026-04-27 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Breakthroughs in AI, batteries, autonomy drive shift to premium as global brands adopt 'for China' strategies
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[2026-04-27 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sentos have cut operating hours and welcomed fewer customers, with some deciding to fold amid the energy crisis
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[2026-04-27 16:49 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sentos have cut operating hours and welcomed fewer customers, with some deciding to fold amid the energy crisis
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[2026-04-27 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss Southeast Asia’s role in the artificial intelligence economy, and patients’ access to Chinese medicine in public hospitals and elderly homes
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[2026-04-27 16:26 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss Southeast Asia’s role in the artificial intelligence economy, and patients’ access to Chinese medicine in public hospitals and elderly homes
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[2026-04-27 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDS Co. and LG CNS Co. have secured respective sales rights for ChatGPT Edu in South Korea as part of their partnerships with OpenAI, the companies said Monday.
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[2026-04-27 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Index tops 6,600 for first time as foreign inflows, chip stocks drive gains
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[2026-04-27 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but there was no damage or casualties.
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[2026-04-27 16:15 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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[2026-04-27 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At a memorial for fallen North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine, Moscow offers to renew a military pact with Pyongyang
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[2026-04-27 16:13 UTC+10:00] [Kim Jong-un] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At a memorial for fallen North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine, Moscow offers to renew a military pact with Pyongyang
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