Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Mavlink] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Breakthrough in low-cost, eco-friendly UAVs as researchers unveil open-source software to enhance development
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[2026-04-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Breakthrough in low-cost, eco-friendly UAVs as researchers unveil open-source software to enhance development
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[2026-04-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Battling pet lover spends years fighting for justice for her beloved canine, facing down bullies, rumour-mongers
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[2026-04-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Battling pet lover spends years fighting for justice for her beloved canine, facing down bullies, rumour-mongers
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[2026-04-04 15:22 UTC+10:00] [sakura] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: People love walking or picnicking under the trees during the cherry blossom viewing season
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[2026-04-04 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: People love walking or picnicking under the trees during the cherry blossom viewing season
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[2026-04-04 15:15 UTC+10:00] [korea food trends] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation
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[2026-04-04 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation
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[2026-04-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Faulty machines offered full rebates to customers who tapped their Octopus cards, rather than charge them HK$2 or 20 per cent of trips above HK$10
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[2026-04-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cultural exchanges established with the Middle East are underscoring China’s role as a safe harbour for vulnerable global heritage
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[2026-04-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cultural exchanges established with the Middle East are underscoring China’s role as a safe harbour for vulnerable global heritage
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[2026-04-04 14:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea restarted the Gori-2 reactor on Saturday three years after the suspension for safety checks and facility improvement, the country's nuclear reactor operator said.
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[2026-04-04 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A damaged cherry blossom tree is seen after a nearby tree fell on it, at Kinuta Park in Tokyo, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Mayuko Ono)
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[2026-04-04 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea restarted the Gori-2 reactor on Saturday three years after the suspension for safety checks and facility improvement, the country's nuclear reactor operator said.
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[2026-04-04 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron has called on nations around the world not to become “vassals” of the United States or China, following his public spat with US President Donald Trump over Iran and NATO.
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[2026-04-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speech by CEO of Chinese AI start-up at Nvidia event in US highlights symbiotic nature of tech relationship despite geopolitical tensions
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[2026-04-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speech by CEO of Chinese AI start-up at Nvidia event in US highlights symbiotic nature of tech relationship despite geopolitical tensions
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[2026-04-04 12:42 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: A man was arrested Friday night after claiming responsibility for pouring gasoline on the ground in the middle of a busy crossing in front of Tokyo's Shibuya Station and igniting it, authorities said.
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[2026-04-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 23-year-old with rare condition moves many online with selfless clean-up actions; pledges to open care home for sick and their relatives
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[2026-04-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 23-year-old with rare condition moves many online with selfless clean-up actions; pledges to open care home for sick and their relatives
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[2026-04-04 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference on the sideline of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the media center, in Beijing, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-04-04 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The bustling streets of Tokyo's Kichijoji neighborhood reflect its status as one of the capital's most desirable places to live. (Photo by CK Tan)
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[2026-04-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cambodia has vowed to stamp out the scam compounds on its soil by month’s end – but perpetrators remain drawn to the potential for huge profits
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[2026-04-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cambodia has vowed to stamp out the scam compounds on its soil by month’s end – but perpetrators remain drawn to the potential for huge profits
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[2026-04-04 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan has 4.12 million foreign residents, accounting for 3.3% of the total population. (Photo by Takayuki Yao)
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[2026-04-04 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Laopu Gold has become the latest homegrown darling of China's wealthy and investors alike, with designs that often incorporate traditional motifs and materials. (Source photos by Laopu Gold and Cissy Zhou)
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[2026-04-04 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Aging hipster former Mayor Bill de Blasio recently gallivanted down to Colombia with his terminally online new girlfriend and an alleged Chinese Community Party-linked lefty group to denounce American imperialism, The Post has learned.
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[2026-04-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Advantage is looking to invest between 5 billion yen and 15 billion yen per deal in properties like offices, logistics facilities, factories and hotels. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-04-04 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the US-Israeli war against Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the UN Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a resolution to reopen the critical waterway, but the wording of authorizing the use of force in opening the strait has reportedly met opposition from China, Russia, and France, the three permanent members of the Security Council.
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[2026-04-04 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: DKSH handles wholesale and logistics for the likes of Nestle, PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz in Southeast Asia. (DKSH)
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[2026-04-04 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Cambodia’s National Assembly has approved its first law targeting scam centres accused of defrauding foreigners of billions of dollars amid rising pressure to curb these illicit operations.
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[2026-04-04 04:20 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 4, 2026 04:20 | News
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[2026-04-04 03:32 UTC+10:00] [cma cgm kribi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: France and Japan have called for a ceasefire in the conflict, with Macron saying the waterway can only be reopened when the bombing stops
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[2026-04-04 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSaturday, 4 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-04 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuSaturday, 4 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-04 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordSaturday, 4 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-04 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchSaturday, 4 Aprilloading
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[2026-04-04 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: INITIAL expectation by this column of China’s reaction to the sudden attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran was one of condemnation.
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[2026-04-04 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING - China has tightened border controls, fast-tracked vaccines and begun culling cattle after a small outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the northwest that officials say entered from abroad.
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[2026-04-04 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An Australia visit by Sanae Takaichi would be the first by a Japanese prime minister since 2022. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
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[2026-04-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — Peace talks between Afghanistan's Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China's government said Friday, two days after those countries resumed conversations following weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds.
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[2026-04-04 01:48 UTC+10:00] [Adriana Diaz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wang Chuqin is the only Chinese player through to quarter-finals of men’s singles in Macau
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[2026-04-04 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: China is tightening border controls and culling livestock in its northwestern Xinjiang region after detecting a small outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, Reuters reported Friday, measures that come amid growing concern about possible cross-border spread following months of mass cattle culls in Russia.
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[2026-04-04 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: GUANGZHOU, China, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC continued its strong overseas momentum in March, with monthly sales of its own brands reaching 17,031 units. First-quarter cumulative sales hit 42,165 units, up 86% year-on-year. Driven by the "One GAC 2.0" strategy and "Tech-Driven GAC, Advancing Global Reach with a Full-Chain Ecosystem" theme, GAC is accelerating its shift from product exports to global operations.
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[2026-04-04 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BANGKOK (AP) — El organismo disciplinario del Partido Comunista de China informó el viernes que ha puesto bajo investigación al exjefe del partido en Xinjiang por presuntas violaciones de la disciplina y la ley.
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[2026-04-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Tianqin Program] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Device can spot objects by measuring tiny shifts in gravity, and its compact design means it can be used outside a lab
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[2026-04-04 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: China’s cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labeling and banning services that could mislead children or fuel addiction.
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[2026-04-04 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Supreme Court dismisses Young Poong's final appeal, with all three court levels confirming the legality of Korea Zinc's voting rights restrictions
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[2026-04-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: GUANGZHOU, China, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2026) concluded on March 31 under the theme "CONNECT•CREATE." With an all‑time high of over 5,100 exhibitors, 93.8% of whom chose CIFF Guangzhou as the platform to debut new products, the eight‑day event welcomed 353,106 professional visitors from 185 countries and regions.
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[2026-04-03 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details on joint statement)By Kim Eun-jung
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