Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Frustrated by economic hardship, Okinawans have rallied behind a new governor, leaving long-standing anti-base resistance in disarray
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[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Henoko] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Frustrated by economic hardship, Okinawans have rallied behind a new governor, leaving long-standing anti-base resistance in disarray
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[2026-09-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations. That is the plan laid out by researchers from the Shenyang Aircraft Design & Research Institute, a top Chinese military aircraft design organisation, in a paper last month, the SCMP reported.
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[2026-09-17 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The 1974 assassination attempt on then South Korean president Park Chung-hee, which resulted in the death of the first lady, is one of the most high-profile events in the country's tumultuous modern history.
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[2026-09-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin of EXO, known as subunit CBX, will meet and greet fans in China, according to a local media report on Wednesday.
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[2026-09-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-09-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Just two games away from gold, Korea to face Iran in Friday’s semifinal
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[2026-09-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [SPORTS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: NAGOYA – China’s table tennis team is wary of the threat presented by host Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as the sport’s superpower looks to bring on younger talent with an eye on the 2028 Olympics.
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[2026-09-17 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France staged a joint aerial exercise this week aimed at enhancing interoperability between their troops, the South Korean Air Force said Thursday.
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[2026-09-17 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tech giant says the tools could connect up to 4,000 processors, allowing high-speed optical connections to go deeper into computing systems
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[2026-09-17 12:26 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The tech giant says the tools could connect up to 4,000 processors, allowing high-speed optical connections to go deeper into computing systems
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[2026-09-17 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun left for Washington on Thursday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio that are expected to cover a range of pending issues, including bilateral economic and security arrangements, North Korea and the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-09-17 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's customs agency said Thursday the number of attempted illegal imports of weight-loss medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, surged from a year earlier to exceed 5,000.
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[2026-09-17 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: YANGSAN/GIMHAE, South Korea, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Police have referred nine individuals to the prosecution on suspicion of intimidating and extorting money from foreign nationals operating unregistered motorcycles in the southeastern cities of Yangsan and Gimhae, local authorities said Thursday.
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[2026-09-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's auto exports plunged 29.8 percent in August from a year earlier due to fewer working days and production disruptions caused by strikes, data showed Thursday.
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[2026-09-17 11:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's customs agency said Thursday it has agreed with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to expand cooperation on customs affairs and the protection of intellectual property rights.
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[2026-09-17 11:53 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Berkshire Hathaway is considering increasing its holdings in Japanese trading houses, according to the head of the lobby group for the firms.
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[2026-09-17 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors look to Japan’s next rate decision after the Fed points to further tightening this year
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[2026-09-17 11:47 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors look to Japan’s next rate decision after the Fed points to further tightening this year
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[2026-09-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pyongyang is sending its largest-ever delegation to Japan, signalling a calculated bid to test Tokyo and pave the way for US re-engagement
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[2026-09-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pyongyang is sending its largest-ever delegation to Japan, signalling a calculated bid to test Tokyo and pave the way for US re-engagement
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[2026-09-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Thursday the number of attempted illegal imports of weight-loss medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, surged from a year earlier to exceed 5,000.
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[2026-09-17 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A general view of Tokyo Game Show in Chiba on Sept. 17. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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[2026-09-17 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Thursday it has agreed with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to expand cooperation on customs affairs and the protection of intellectual property rights.
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[2026-09-17 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As clip went viral, discussions about incident garnered over 110 million views, challenging the romanticised perception of public engagements
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[2026-09-17 11:15 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As clip went viral, discussions about incident garnered over 110 million views, challenging the romanticised perception of public engagements
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[2026-09-17 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Athletes from South Korea take photos on their arrival at Chubu international airport in Tokoname, Aichi prefecture, Japan on Sept. 6, 2026, ahead of Asian Games. (Kasumi Fukudome/Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-09-17 11:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Table tennis star Shin Yu-bin and rower Kim Dong-yong will serve as the flag bearers for South Korea at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the national Olympic committee announced Thursday.
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[2026-09-17 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese porcelain artist Chen Qing paints a vase in Jingdezhen, in eastern China’s Jiangxi province, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
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[2026-09-17 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kan Hyeong-woo is a staff reporter at The Korea Herald, South Korea’s leading English-language daily. Based in Seoul, he covers technology, business and industry, with reporting spanning the gaming, construction, mobility, consumer and emerging technology sectors.Through his reporting, Kan examines the business implications of emerging technologies and the ways Korean companies are positioning themselves in an increasingly competitive global economy.
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[2026-09-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo offers port upgrades to boost maritime security, but analysts say Jakarta is being pragmatic, not taking sides against Beijing
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[2026-09-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo offers port upgrades to boost maritime security, but analysts say Jakarta is being pragmatic, not taking sides against Beijing
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[2026-09-17 10:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The US Embassy in South Korea plans to run an advertisement promoting the South Korea-US alliance on the country's high-speed rail network as part of a campaign marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, officials said Thursday.
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[2026-09-17 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead; ADDS details in 5th para, video, additional photo)By Oh Seok-min
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[2026-09-17 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Table tennis star Shin Yu-bin and rower Kim Dong-yong will serve as the flag bearers for South Korea at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the national Olympic committee announced Thursday.
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[2026-09-17 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un says ‘familiar silly talk’ about denuclearisation will not change the country’s status
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[2026-09-17 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Democratic People's Republic of Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un says ‘familiar silly talk’ about denuclearisation will not change the country’s status
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[2026-09-17 10:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Bank of Korea is likely to come under growing pressure to further raise its benchmark rate after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in over three years to combat rising inflation, watchers said Thursday.
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[2026-09-17 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea is likely to come under growing pressure to further raise its benchmark rate after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in over three years to combat rising inflation, watchers said Thursday.
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[2026-09-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [NRL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The much loved winger has an ‘unbelievable’ Roosters highlights reel but will soon cross codes again for the next rugby union chapter in Japan
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[2026-09-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say a Ukraine trip will be an ‘excellent opportunity’ for Takaichi to show her mettle, despite concerns about chilly Russia ties
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[2026-09-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say a Ukraine trip will be an ‘excellent opportunity’ for Takaichi to show her mettle, despite concerns about chilly Russia ties
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[2026-09-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: From power-hitting infielder to the youngest member of Team Korea, a new generation is ready for its biggest stage yet
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[2026-09-17 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-09-17 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Patch after patch exposes flaws in land permit system
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[2026-09-17 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Lee must rebuild public trust
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[2026-09-17 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: A test of loyalty: Ruling-party backlash over nominee raises questions about investigative independence
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[2026-09-17 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US prosecutors claim Chinese tech giant officials were intent on finding out about technical specifications of the robot, dubbed Tappy
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[2026-09-17 08:03 UTC+10:00] [FBI Special Agent James Diclemis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US prosecutors claim Chinese tech giant officials were intent on finding out about technical specifications of the robot, dubbed Tappy
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[2026-09-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Factories, supercomputing centres and satellite businesses are springing up in the province as officials push to build a fully fledged aerospace ecosystem
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