Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-12 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea hosted a military engineering and medical training program for troops from countries participating in U.N. peacekeeping missions as part of efforts to contribute to the international peace operations, the defense ministry said Friday.
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[2026-06-12 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's parliament has elected new judges of the country's highest court at a plenary meeting of its standing committee, state media reported Friday.
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[2026-06-12 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippine’s Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro talks to the media as he attends the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s annual defense and security forum, in Singapore on May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, File)
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[2026-06-12 10:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed Thursday to elevate their countries' ties into a special strategic partnership, while exploring ways to expand cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and other strategic sectors.
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[2026-06-12 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index spiked sharply on hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wang, who was elected unanimously by teammates and coaches, says he will try to emulate the qualities of previous skipper Ma Long
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wang, who was elected unanimously by teammates and coaches, says he will try to emulate the qualities of previous skipper Ma Long
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: ⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite subsidy cuts, electric vehicles reached a new sales milestone in mainland China as petrol-powered rivals continued to lose ground
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [EV adoption] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite subsidy cuts, electric vehicles reached a new sales milestone in mainland China as petrol-powered rivals continued to lose ground
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Ningbo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jensen Huang’s dealings in Seoul may provide a road map for South Korea’s AI ambitions but experts warn against painting too rosy a picture
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [autonomous driving] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jensen Huang’s dealings in Seoul may provide a road map for South Korea’s AI ambitions but experts warn against painting too rosy a picture
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Worasan Hydrangea Festival
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[2026-06-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [FIFA World Cup 2026™] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE
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[2026-06-12 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: United States defender Chris Richards controls the ball during a friendly soccer match against Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
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[2026-06-12 09:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Pop star Wang Leehom takes the stage at the unveiling of new models under BYD's luxury Denza brand. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
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[2026-06-12 09:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more detail in last 3 paras)
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[2026-06-12 09:05 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: More women are rejecting state pressure over their reproductive choices, amid the devastating legacy of the one-child policy
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[2026-06-12 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- A court was set to deliver its verdict Friday in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on charges of ordering drone infiltration into North Korea in an attempt to provoke the communist state and thus create reasons for his martial law declaration in December 2024.
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[2026-06-12 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged unwavering support for Moscow in a congratulatory letter to President Vladimir Putin marking Russia Day, Pyongyang's state media reported Friday.
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[2026-06-12 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Another election blunder by the NEC
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[2026-06-12 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Korea's semiconductor future cannot be built on capital-centric thinking: Investment decisions should be free from political influence
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[2026-06-12 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Leaving for learning: Korea's public education system pushes ambitious students out of school
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[2026-06-12 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anthropic says its Mythos model is edging closer to ‘recursive self-improvement’ as Chinese developers seek to close gap
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[2026-06-12 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Qwen] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anthropic says its Mythos model is edging closer to ‘recursive self-improvement’ as Chinese developers seek to close gap
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[2026-06-12 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: In Japan, only around 20% of Burger King locations are franchises, far lower than other fast-food rivals. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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[2026-06-12 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said his company was able to cut development times sharply, largely with AI and other digital tools. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
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[2026-06-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 77 percent in the first quarter of the year largely due to increased commission income from the sharp increase in stock trading, data showed Friday.
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[2026-06-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Morocco have agreed to work to swiftly begin negotiations for a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) in a bid to expand trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries, Seoul's trade ministry said Friday.
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[2026-06-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Kyrgyzstan held their inaugural trade-investment cooperation committee Friday to discuss ways to expand trade and cooperation in critical minerals and various industries, Seoul's trade ministry said.
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[2026-06-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: In South Korea, as in other democracies, elections fall into two broad categories: those that reveal emerging trends and those that confirm trends from previous elections. The local elections for mayors, governors and local legislators held on June 3 fit the latter, but with one surprise.
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[2026-06-12 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese companies fall behind their international peers in terms of female representation on boards. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
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[2026-06-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese minister Ryosei Akazawa, left, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have held talks on Japan investing in American nuclear power. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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[2026-06-12 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions on Union Cuba-Petroleo after Havana and Beijing hold positive bilateral talks
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[2026-06-12 05:57 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Communist Party] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions on Union Cuba-Petroleo after Havana and Beijing hold positive bilateral talks
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[2026-06-12 05:47 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-12 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: China has barred a top Philippines official and his family from entering the country, citing comments he made about Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea.
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[2026-06-12 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 3 paras)By Park Boram
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[2026-06-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-12 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: More banks in China are now below the threshold for profitability set by an industry association. © Reuters
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[2026-06-12 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Suspicious bulk orders from unfamiliar countries are screened out, Nvidia’s regional chief says, as Chinese capital courts Brazil
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[2026-06-12 04:09 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Suspicious bulk orders from unfamiliar countries are screened out, Nvidia’s regional chief says, as Chinese capital courts Brazil
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[2026-06-12 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: BOJ Deputy Gov. Shinichi Uchida will conduct the post-meeting news conference on June 16 in place of Gov. Kazuo Ueda. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
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[2026-06-12 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer has sent a letter to the Washington Post editorial board to rebut its recent editorial criticizing proposed tariffs on South Korea and other economies over forced labor concerns, saying the piece was driven by its "antipathy" toward President Donald Trump.
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[2026-06-12 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordFriday, 12 Juneloading
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[2026-06-12 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuFriday, 12 Juneloading
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[2026-06-12 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordFriday, 12 Juneloading
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[2026-06-12 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchFriday, 12 Juneloading
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