Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-14 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A cleaner sweeps near food delivery riders gather outside restaurants waiting for online orders, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-04-14 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that the foreign ministry has dispatched envoys to Algeria and Libya and is seeking to send additional envoys to secure alternative supply routes amid the Middle East crisis.
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[2026-04-14 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: En esta imagen difundida por el gobierno de Corea del Norte, el mandatario Kim Jong Un, al centro, llega para observar el lanzamiento de prueba de misiles, el 12 de abril de 2026, en una ubicación desconocida de Corea del Norte. (Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea/Korea News Service vía AP)
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[2026-04-14 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging commodity and energy costs due to the Middle East conflict disrupting supplies, while imports logged the strongest growth in more than four years.
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[2026-04-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption
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[2026-04-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption
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[2026-04-14 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A THAAD missile interceptor is seen in Seongju, South Korea, on June 13, 2017, left, and an Aegis destroyer is moored at the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka base in Japan. (Source photos by Reuters and Konosuke Urata)
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[2026-04-14 12:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: NongHyup Financial Group said Tuesday it opened an integrated support center for the marine, aviation and defense industries in Changwon to strengthen support in the southeastern region spanning Busan, Ulsan and South Gyeongsang Province.
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[2026-04-14 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-04-14 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's nomination of former Korean American congresswoman Michelle Park Steel as the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, expressing hope that her formal appointment would further strengthen bilateral ties.
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[2026-04-14 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 13-14; ADDS photo)By Kim Soo-yeon and Lee Minji
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[2026-04-14 12:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hanwha Life Insurance said Tuesday it sponsored the 7th Vietnam Information Olympiad, held April 10-12 at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology in Da Nang.
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[2026-04-14 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has shared information with Iran on Korea-related ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday, in a possible sign that Seoul may seek to negotiate their passage amid the U.S.-Iran war.
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[2026-04-14 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Minor Rebuilding Korea Party leader Cho Kuk on Tuesday announced his bid for a parliamentary seat in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, in the upcoming June elections.
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[2026-04-14 12:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean brokerage houses are expected to post strong first-quarter earnings, buoyed by a surge in trading activity despite heightened market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures.
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[2026-04-14 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's exports of information and communication technology products more than doubled in March from a year earlier, driven by strong semiconductor demand amid the global artificial intelligence boom, government data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Sales of short-term corporate bonds in South Korea rose 50 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, amid growing preference for such a financing method, data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters
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[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters
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[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products more than doubled in March from a year earlier, driven by strong semiconductor demand amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, government data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The black comedy thriller and the record-breaking period film will square off for the grand prize at South Korea's premier awards ceremony on May 8
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[2026-04-14 11:57 UTC+10:00] [MORE SPORTS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Olympic individual and team silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama of Japan said on Monday that he will take a break from competitive figure skating during the 2026-27 season, citing a desire to rediscover the joy of the sport and explore new challenges.
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[2026-04-14 11:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seventeen will head over to Japan next month to meet with fans, Pledis Entertainment announced Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: - 7th Informatics Olympiad took place at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) in Da Nang- Enhancement of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) track, advancing into a platform for AI talents- Campus tour programs offered to residents and students, supporting career exploration and future vision planning
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The meeting and Beijing’s 10-point policy package send an unmistakable message to the Taiwanese public
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [quemoy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The meeting and Beijing’s 10-point policy package send an unmistakable message to the Taiwanese public
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more details throughout)By Kim Soo-yeon and Lee Minji
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[2026-04-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Surgeons perform emergency operation to remove offending object; extracted device remains intact but temperature measurements had faded
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[2026-04-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Surgeons perform emergency operation to remove offending object; extracted device remains intact but temperature measurements had faded
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[2026-04-14 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Tisza party leader Peter Magyar holds up a Hungarian flag on election night after Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat, just hours after the close of polling stations.
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[2026-04-14 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised more missile tests from his prized new warship over the weekend, state media said Tuesday, as he pledged to boost the navy’s operational capabilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons.
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[2026-04-14 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Tuesday, amid hopes that a deal between Washington and Tehran was still possible even as the U.S. blockades Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-14 09:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 7, 9-10, 13-14)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-04-14 09:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The state human rights watchdog said Tuesday it has decided to ask Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to work for the swift transfer of two North Korean soldiers held in Ukraine to South Korea.
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[2026-04-14 09:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has again observed a test-firing of strategic cruise and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, stressing the country's top priority is to bolster a nuclear war deterrent, state media reported Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 09:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The state human rights watchdog said Tuesday it has decided to ask Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to work for the swift transfer of two North Korean soldiers held in Ukraine to South Korea.
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[2026-04-14 09:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has nominated a former Korean American congresswoman as the United States' top envoy to South Korea, a presidential nomination document showed Monday.
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[2026-04-14 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.
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[2026-04-14 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent an educational aid fund and stipends to an association of pro-Pyongyang residents in Japan to mark this week's 114th birthday of late state founder Kim Il-sung, the North's state media reported Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout; CHANGES photos)By Kim Soo-yeon
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[2026-04-14 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES photo; ADDS more info throughout; FIXES year in para 7; RECASTS headline)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-04-14 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Union said sacking is part of pattern of political meddling in slavery cases
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[2026-04-14 08:23 UTC+10:00] [china] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Union said sacking is part of pattern of political meddling in slavery cases
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[2026-04-14 08:18 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-14 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: U.S. counterblockade in Hormuz raises supply chain risks
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[2026-04-14 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Universal value of human rightsAs Middle East tensions rise, Korea pays the price
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[2026-04-14 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Bonus over futurePayout surge at Samsung Electronics threatens 'supergap' over chip rivals
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[2026-04-14 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Sihanoukville Port has seen an increase in container cargo since the closure of Cambodia's border with Thailand. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
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