Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-17 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul steps up efforts to secure oil, naphtha from North Africa amid Middle East disruptions
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.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719722
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[2026-04-17 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Daewoo E&C bolsters Japan ties for global energy push
Snippet: Korean builder logs $71b in 481 overseas projects in 50 countries since founding
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719716
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[2026-04-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Today in Korean history
Snippet: 1974 -- South Korea and Uganda establish diplomatic ties.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001600315
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[2026-04-17 14:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Finance Minister eyes Korea as UN AI hub
Snippet: Koo Yun-cheol says AI push can address growth and imbalances as Seoul seeks to host global agencies' AI units
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719710
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[2026-04-17 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: South Koreans breath sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Snippet: Escaped wolf captured and returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-neukgu-escaped-wolf-zoo-daejeon-0be55231d825579bbb33c9d1ae3fca91
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[2026-04-17 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul appoints new envoys to UK, Dominican Republic, Bahrain
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.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719702
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[2026-04-17 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese AI firm SenseTime to raise US$415 million via share placement
Snippet: Placement priced at an 8.6 per cent discount as the AI firm boosts investment in multimodal models and cloud infrastructure
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350406/chinese-ai-firm-sensetime-raise-us415-million-share-placement?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 14:33 UTC+10:00] [SenseTime] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese AI firm SenseTime to raise US$415 million via share placement
Snippet: Placement priced at an 8.6 per cent discount as the AI firm boosts investment in multimodal models and cloud infrastructure
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350406/chinese-ai-firm-sensetime-raise-us415-million-share-placement
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[2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asian stocks lower and oil falls on ceasefire hopes
Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-50e10bf2aa9b0b658c51e17db3eb3b13
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[2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Europe tests ‘third way’ on Hormuz without the US, Israel and Iran. Will it work?
Snippet: Coalition of more than 30 nations to meet in Paris for a summit to find a ‘credible proposal’ to restore shipping through the strait
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350404/why-europe-testing-third-way-hormuz-without-us-israel-and-iran?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Europe tests ‘third way’ on Hormuz without the US, Israel and Iran. Will it work?
Snippet: Coalition of more than 30 nations to meet in Paris for a summit to find a ‘credible proposal’ to restore shipping through the strait
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350404/why-europe-testing-third-way-hormuz-without-us-israel-and-iran
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[2026-04-17 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Kweichow Moutai sees 1st fall in revenue, profit amid corruption crusade
Snippet: Bottles of Kweichow Moutai liquor on display in Hebei province, China, in December 2023. The liquor has long been the drink of choice at official banquets in China. © Getty Images
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/kweichow-moutai-sees-1st-fall-in-revenue-profit-amid-corruption-crusade
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[2026-04-17 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong’s inflation surge: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Snippet: From Chinese AI cracking decade-old maths problem to Japan eyeing Nato partnership, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3350385/chinas-3-satellite-surveillance-network-hong-kongs-inflation-surge-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 14:12 UTC+10:00] [Peking University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong’s inflation surge: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Snippet: From Chinese AI cracking decade-old maths problem to Japan eyeing Nato partnership, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3350385/chinas-3-satellite-surveillance-network-hong-kongs-inflation-surge-scmps-7-highlights
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[2026-04-17 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Spanish PM's 4th China trip yields deals of little substance, analysts say
Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 14. The European leader has made four visits to China in as many years. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/spanish-pm-s-4th-china-trip-yields-deals-of-little-substance-analysts-say
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[2026-04-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Amid elevated oil prices, Hong Kong’s stable energy system is a boon
Snippet: Readers discuss the city’s electricity regime, the significance of Russian oil, and the KMT leader’s visit to mainland China
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350118/amid-elevated-oil-prices-hong-kongs-stable-energy-system-boon?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [energy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Amid elevated oil prices, Hong Kong’s stable energy system is a boon
Snippet: Readers discuss the city’s electricity regime, the significance of Russian oil, and the KMT leader’s visit to mainland China
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350118/amid-elevated-oil-prices-hong-kongs-stable-energy-system-boon
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[2026-04-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war
Snippet: Buyers from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have helped push May sales to over 60 million barrels, the highest in three years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350394/us-oil-floats-top-asia-looks-middle-eastern-alternatives-amid-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war
Snippet: Buyers from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have helped push May sales to over 60 million barrels, the highest in three years
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350394/us-oil-floats-top-asia-looks-middle-eastern-alternatives-amid-iran-war
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[2026-04-17 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Seoul says it explained to U.S. background of unification minister's remarks on N. Korea's nuclear facility in Kusong
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry has explained to the United States that Unification Minister Chung Dong-young identified North Korea's Kusong region as the third location housing a uranium enrichment facility based on publicly available information, officials said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417005200315
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[2026-04-17 12:36 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Team Mirai will consider joining ruling coalition if asked
Snippet: Opposition party Team Mirai will consider whether to join the ruling coalition if requested to do so by the Liberal Democratic Party, leader Takahiro Anno said in a recent interview.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/17/japan/politics/team-mirai-leader-takahiro-anno/
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[2026-04-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: All 34 Hong Sang-soo films to screen in Seoul retrospective
Snippet: Korea's national film archive marks Hong's 30-year career with chronological screenings
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719643
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[2026-04-17 12:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Business outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey
Snippet: South Korea's manufacturing sector is expected to remain sluggish in the second quarter, a survey showed Friday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719598
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[2026-04-17 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties
Snippet: South Korea and the European Union agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul's trade ministry said.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719582
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[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's manufacturing sector is expected to remain sluggish in the second quarter, a survey showed Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417003200320
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[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the European Union (EU) agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul's trade ministry said.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417003400320
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[2026-04-17 11:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: TXT sweeps charts in Korea, Japan with 8th EP
Snippet: Tomorrow X Together’s eighth EP “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns” is enjoying chart success at home and in Japan, according to label Big Hit Music.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719521
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[2026-04-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea explores crude oil, naphtha supply with Algeria, Libya amid Mideast conflict
Snippet: A senior South Korean diplomat has discussed with top officials in Algeria and Libya the possibility of securing crude oil and naphtha supplies amid the Middle East conflict, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719515
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[2026-04-17 11:13 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Title: China warns against travelling to US after scholars accosted
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-warns-against-travelling-to-the-us/0f57d310-2854-465c-9fae-71dcbf191bb4
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[2026-04-17 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: After stroke, Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer
Snippet: South Korean pianist Lee Hun demonstrates how to play the piano after an interview in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/korea-onehanded-pianist-stroke-4aa4d4ebf27c4cf68e25e470e116b44d
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[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mastering the shadows: explore lives, extraordinary skills of ancient Chinese thieves
Snippet: To maintain social order, ancient Chinese dynasties imposed severe punishments for theft – amputation, exile, even death penalty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350368/mastering-shadows-explore-lives-extraordinary-skills-ancient-chinese-thieves?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Mastering the shadows: explore lives, extraordinary skills of ancient Chinese thieves
Snippet: To maintain social order, ancient Chinese dynasties imposed severe punishments for theft – amputation, exile, even death penalty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350368/mastering-shadows-explore-lives-extraordinary-skills-ancient-chinese-thieves
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[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different
Snippet: Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350340/chinas-ai-firms-scaled-open-source-models-next-phase-may-be-different?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s AI firms scaled up on open-source models. The next phase may be different
Snippet: Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350340/chinas-ai-firms-scaled-open-source-models-next-phase-may-be-different
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[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How Shanghai reduces faecal bacteria presence in hotels to less than 1%
Snippet: Luxury hotels clean up their act after filthy sanitation practices, including using the same sponge to clean cups, toilets and showers
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349626/how-shanghai-reduces-faecal-bacteria-presence-hotels-less-1?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Centre for Disease Control and Prevention] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How Shanghai reduces faecal bacteria presence in hotels to less than 1%
Snippet: Luxury hotels clean up their act after filthy sanitation practices, including using the same sponge to clean cups, toilets and showers
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349626/how-shanghai-reduces-faecal-bacteria-presence-hotels-less-1
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[2026-04-17 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
Snippet: Neukgu, the two-year-old wolf who broke loose from a South Korean zoo and captured the nation's attention, has finally been captured following a nine-day long search.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn08p8nzejko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-04-17 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Lotte Chemical pivots to new growth areas amid petrochemical slump
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Chemical Corp., the chemical arm of South Korea's Lotte Group, said Friday it will prioritize new growth engines while restructuring its core petrochemical operations amid a prolonged industry downturn.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417002300320
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[2026-04-17 10:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub
Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence, pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719412
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[2026-04-17 10:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: IMF official says S. Korea has 'substantial' energy buffers despite vulnerabilities
Snippet: An official at the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that South Korea has "substantial" energy buffers although it has vulnerabilities stemming from energy supply disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719394
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[2026-04-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Hong Kong businesses wary of renewed China push for anti-sanctions law
Snippet: Flags of Hong Kong and China. Chinese officials have called for strengthening "systems and mechanisms for countering foreign sanctions" in Hong Kong. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/hong-kong-businesses-wary-of-renewed-china-push-for-anti-sanctions-law
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[2026-04-17 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea explores crude oil, naphtha supply with Algeria, Libya amid Mideast conflict
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- A senior South Korean diplomat has discussed with top officials in Algeria and Libya the possibility of securing crude oil and naphtha supplies amid the Middle East conflict, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417002200315
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[2026-04-17 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Title: (Yonhap Interview) Giants starter Beasley rides sweeper to early KBO success: 'I trust myself more than anything'
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Having previously pitched in Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), Lotte Giants right-hander Jeremy Beasley arrived in South Korea with no shortage of self-confidence.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001800315
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[2026-04-17 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Ramirez, Baluyo to carry PH flag in Asian Beach Games
Snippet: Jiu-jitsu athletes Annie Ramirez and Yman Xavier Baluyo were named as flag bearers for the Philippines at the Asian Beach Games which starts next week in China.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/sports/ramirez-baluyo-to-carry-ph-flag-in-asian-beach-games/2322536
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[2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: North Korea’s Kim ramps up show of force as US war on Iran raises stakes
Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s increased appearances at military drills show his confidence in Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350305/north-koreas-kim-ramps-show-force-us-war-iran-raises-stakes?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: North Korea’s Kim ramps up show of force as US war on Iran raises stakes
Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s increased appearances at military drills show his confidence in Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350305/north-koreas-kim-ramps-show-force-us-war-iran-raises-stakes
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[2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Festivals, sights across Korea
Snippet: Seoul Spring Festival
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718130
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[2026-04-17 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Korean Air tops gov't-led passenger survey among local, foreign carriers
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's leading full-service carrier, ranked the highest among domestic and foreign airlines in an annual government-led passenger quality survey conducted last year, the transport ministry said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001100320
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[2026-04-17 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told
Snippet: US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350380/china-willing-buy-or-steal-us-tech-get-ahead-ai-race-congress-told?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-17 08:26 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told
Snippet: US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350380/china-willing-buy-or-steal-us-tech-get-ahead-ai-race-congress-told
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