Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-05 14:32 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Travel industry leader says rise in airlines’ fuel surcharges and Mideast conflict has dampened Hongkongers’ desire to travel long distances
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[2026-04-05 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A significant portion of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal was either directly purchased from North Korea, or includes weapons developed by North Korea, experts told Fox News Digital on Monday.
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[2026-04-05 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say
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[2026-04-05 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Narendra Modi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say
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[2026-04-05 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Federal government chases supply guarantees from countries including Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan amid Iran war
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[2026-04-05 14:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Jakarta deepens partnership with Korea to build full EV, battery supply chain beyond nickel
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[2026-04-05 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Planning is underway for a visit to Australia by the Japanese prime minister, according to local media reports. (Reuters: Yuichi Yamazaki)
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[2026-04-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies
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[2026-04-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies
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[2026-04-05 13:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Rising supply risks threaten pricing power of Samsung, SK hynix, Micron
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[2026-04-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Store closures in Beijing and Tianjin highlight mounting pressure from domestic rivals amid shifting consumer habits
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[2026-04-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Store closures in Beijing and Tianjin highlight mounting pressure from domestic rivals amid shifting consumer habits
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[2026-04-05 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) -- China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries and opposing a United Nations proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-05 12:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Tesla ranked No. 1 in Korea’s imported car market in the first quarter, marking its first time taking the quarterly top spot.
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[2026-04-05 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Garbage bag theft witnessed amid growing supply shortage of naphtha
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[2026-04-05 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Ministry of Education said Sunday that it has signed a letter of intent with French education authorities to establish a language teaching exchange program, marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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[2026-04-05 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A second Japan-linked vessel has transited the Strait of Hormuz, with Mitsui OSK Lines saying the Indian-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi made the crossing on Saturday after being stranded in the Gulf since the war began.
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[2026-04-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city is moving beyond its traditional role to drive the nation’s financial and innovation future
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[2026-04-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city is moving beyond its traditional role to drive the nation’s financial and innovation future
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[2026-04-05 11:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is seeking to move up its planned 2032 lunar landing, as the government said Sunday that it hopes to complete a civilian-led rover project by 2030.
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[2026-04-05 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A famous mine-clearing rat, who was awarded a gold medal for his heroism, has been commemorated with the world's first statue dedicated to a landmine-detecting rat.
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[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huge size of China’s unmanned submersibles has US defence experts worried Beijing may attack vulnerable targets including LA and Seattle
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[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Yan Zheping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Huge size of China’s unmanned submersibles has US defence experts worried Beijing may attack vulnerable targets including LA and Seattle
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[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Deeply offensive’ pre-visit message to tourist with puppy leads to cancellation of booking; turns spotlight on animal protection laws
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[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Deeply offensive’ pre-visit message to tourist with puppy leads to cancellation of booking; turns spotlight on animal protection laws
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[2026-04-05 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda says the automaker will defend domestic production “at all costs.” (Photo by Takayuki Yao)
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[2026-04-05 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The New York Post reports that former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio secretly traveled with his girlfriend and a far-left activist group, alleged to have links to the Chinese Communist Party, to attend an "emergency" meeting denouncing the U.S. It's a 180-degree turn for the former Democratic mayor of NYC, long a symbol of American capitalism, even as the image of the metro area deteriorates under Zohran Mamdani's socialist rule.
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[2026-04-05 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Olympic champion Quan Hongchan is just the latest Chinese star to detail being on the receiving end of abuse from fans
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[2026-04-05 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Quan Hongchan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Olympic champion Quan Hongchan is just the latest Chinese star to detail being on the receiving end of abuse from fans
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[2026-04-05 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Data-labelling workshops once hailed as a solution in the country’s poverty alleviation campaign face a painful reckoning
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[2026-04-05 08:00 UTC+10:00] [People's Daily Online] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Data-labelling workshops once hailed as a solution in the country’s poverty alleviation campaign face a painful reckoning
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[2026-04-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The main assumption behind China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is that economic connectivity can be insulated from geopolitics. The war with Iran is not just a regional conflict; it strikes at the structural heart of the BRI vision by showing that the BRI corridors are deeply impacted by regional security shocks.
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[2026-04-05 05:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A energia solar vem se expandindo mais rápido do que o esperado no início do século, num ritmo superior a qualquer outra fonte energética. A sua adoção é um elemento central dos planos de transição energética global, a fim de proteger o planeta das mudanças climáticas.
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[2026-04-05 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Retail investors have emerged as a key source of demand, becoming an increasingly important contributor to corporate financing for growth.
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[2026-04-05 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
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[2026-04-05 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSunday, 5 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-05 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuSunday, 5 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-05 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchSunday, 5 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-05 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE aggressive stance taken by the Philippines against China in the South China Sea dispute has backfired. Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, the country shifted to a more confrontational policy. This included frequent public protests, highly publicized maritime incidents, and joint patrols and stronger military ties with the United States.
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[2026-04-05 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE aggressive stance taken by the Philippines against China in the South China Sea dispute has backfired. Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, the country shifted to a more confrontational policy. This included frequent public protests, highly publicized maritime incidents, and joint patrols and stronger military ties with the United States.
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[2026-04-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries, and opposing a United Nations proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-05 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hanamaruki Foods showcased its liquid shio koji products at Natural Products Expo West 2026 held early March in Anaheim, California.
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[2026-04-05 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s ‘safe city’ project can counter terrorism and curb crime but critics worry it may repress political opposition and peaceful protests
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[2026-04-05 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Kenya] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s ‘safe city’ project can counter terrorism and curb crime but critics worry it may repress political opposition and peaceful protests
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[2026-04-05 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 4 (Yonhap) -- A former commander of the South Korea-headquartered U.S. Eighth Army has been appointed to serve as acting Army chief of staff after Gen. Randy George recently left the post, a Pentagon official has said, raising expectations about his potential role for the Seoul-Washington alliance.
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[2026-04-04 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The government in Tokyo is considering relaxing its restrictions on exports of lethal weapons amid heightened tensions with Beijing
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[2026-04-04 23:37 UTC+10:00] [Liberal Democratic Party] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The government in Tokyo is considering relaxing its restrictions on exports of lethal weapons amid heightened tensions with Beijing
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[2026-04-04 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A replica of the Orca, the iconic shark-hunting boat from Jaws, is opening in north Wales, with the boatmaker saying tourists could travel from as far afield as America and Japan.
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[2026-04-04 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya describes the current state of bilateral relations with China as entering a 'stronger chapter' grounded in mutual respect, commitment and trust. In an interview with China Media Group (CMG) aired on April 3, 2026, Amarasuriya emphasized the enduring friendship between the two countries and expressed confidence that the relationship is poised for even greater stability.
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[2026-04-04 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -Rory Grice of New Zealand, right, is tackled by Mun Sang-yong of South Korea during their match on the first day of the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament in Hong Kong March 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
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