Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-21 19:12 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Updates from the Matildas’ clash at Stadium Australia
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[2026-03-21 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The Women's Asian Cup final is upon us, with a red-hot Japan standing in the way of the Matildas and what could be their first piece of silverware since 2010.
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[2026-03-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Krafton’s Montreal studio, Samsung’s AI presence highlight deepening Korea ties
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[2026-03-21 17:47 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Calling on the world to oppose the attacks against Iran, the foreign minister notes Japan’s ‘balanced and fair’ position
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[2026-03-21 17:34 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-21 17:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is in close talks with countries, including Iran, to ensure a swift normalization of the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it is ready to allow Japan-bound vessels to pass through the sea route virtually closed in the wake of the Middle East crisis, a foreign ministry official said Saturday.
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[2026-03-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [strontium optical clock] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese scientists have created an optical clock that may lead to development of space-based versions that are smaller, stable and portable
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[2026-03-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Folk legend has it that the morning delicacy first appeared when a primordial goddess melted stones in a riverbed to ‘patch up the sky’
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[2026-03-21 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean rescue workers on Saturday recovered the remains of 10 people from the charred wreckage of an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, where a blaze likely triggered by an explosion injured at least 59 others and left four missing.
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[2026-03-21 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss Beijing’s diplomatic messaging at the ‘two sessions’ meetings, and the spirit of Eid ul-Fitr
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[2026-03-21 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Aerogeneradores operan en una planta solar cerca de Weifang, en la provincia de Shandong, el 22 de marzo de 2024, en el este de China. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, archivo)
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[2026-03-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Cathay Pacific Airways] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Surging jet fuel prices are pushing airlines – including several Chinese carriers – to raise fares, with a warning of 9 per cent price rises
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[2026-03-21 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China Development Forum] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum
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[2026-03-21 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Lee Il-woo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Cheongung-II hit 96 per cent of targets at a third of the cost of its US rival, triggering a scramble for the technology
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[2026-03-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Hankou] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a somewhat unexpected way, moving to New York broadened my perspective on China’s vast linguistic and culinary differences
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[2026-03-21 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cameron McEvoy, of Australia, celebrates after winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle final at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, July 29, 2023. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
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[2026-03-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For ita bag enthusiasts, these creations symbolise freedom to express diverse passions, providing joy and relief through self-expression
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[2026-03-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The best-selling poetry collection in Korea over the past decade has been Na Tae-joo’s "I See You Like I See a Flower," according to online bookstore Yes24.
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[2026-03-21 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gold medalist China’s Eileen Gu poses with her medals after winning the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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[2026-03-21 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returns Saturday with a massive, free comeback concert in Seoul, where thousands of police are locking down a central boulevard for the Netflix-exclusive spectacle expected to draw tens of thousands of fans.
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[2026-03-21 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Before it ever hit Prime Video, The Silent Service: Season 2 was originally released in Japan as a 2025 political thriller movie called The Silent Service: Great Battle of the Arctic Ocean. While Season 1 was split up into eight episodes, this second season is essentially just a single 2-hour-long movie that picks up where the previous season left off.
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[2026-03-21 11:15 UTC+10:00] [Hakka culture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A people shaped by centuries of migration, Hakka communities are found across China and are prevalent in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
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[2026-03-21 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Workers adjust a banner promoting a comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS on the government complex building near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: And after surviving an early onslaught of Australian fight and fire, Japan slipped back into the groove. Source: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
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[2026-03-21 10:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration is considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, while calling on South Korea, China, Japan and other countries to get involved in efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-21 10:18 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US president claims he ‘always says yes’ to Australia, Japan and South Korea, after saying he didn’t need help from trio of countries earlier this week
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[2026-03-21 10:17 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: House Select Committee says Beijing using monetary contributions, critical UN posts and strategic troop deployment to expand its reach
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[2026-03-21 10:11 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-21 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After confirmation that the high-stakes Xi-Trump summit will be delayed, analysts find a complex story beneath the official surface.
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[2026-03-21 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Dominican Republic starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez pitches during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky
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[2026-03-21 08:30 UTC+10:00] [National People's Congress] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s consumption drive will test Beijing’s willingness to give local governments room to experiment
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[2026-03-21 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Super Micro Computer said Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw, a co-founder, has resigned from the server maker's board after he was indicted in the U.S. on allegations of smuggling equipment containing Nvidia artificial intelligence chips into China.
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[2026-03-21 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Super Micro shares sank 33% on Friday after US prosecutors charged three people linked with the company, including its co-founder, with helping smuggle billions of dollars worth of AI technology to China.
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[2026-03-21 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Caitlin Foord celebrates scoring in the Matildas semifinal win over China. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)
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[2026-03-21 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Akiko Pollock coaches the Sydney Sakura Kids Cheerleaders. (ABC News: Abbey Haberecht)
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[2026-03-21 06:43 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Policy aims to increase federal government’s ability to fight national security concerns and counter Beijing’s growing dominance in sector
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[2026-03-21 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said Thursday they were ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz”.
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[2026-03-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara visited Japan recently accompanied by a delegation consisting of the Navy Commander and officers representing the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force.
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[2026-03-21 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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[2026-03-21 05:56 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US comedian spent 8 years mastering Chinese comedy, navigating culture, language and fame before Covid forced a return home
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[2026-03-21 03:43 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSaturday, 21 Marchloading
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[2026-03-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuSaturday, 21 Marchloading
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[2026-03-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordSaturday, 21 Marchloading
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[2026-03-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchSaturday, 21 Marchloading
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[2026-03-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LEADING European nations, Japan and Canada, are offering to join efforts to secure safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but that has not stopped the price of oil from surging.
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[2026-03-21 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of National Defense (DND) slammed China for criticizing Philippine military officials over operations near Bajo de Masinloc, saying it was a “self-directed farce.”
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[2026-03-21 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over Iran on Thursday, though the United States president whipped up a bit of a storm about Pearl Harbor.
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[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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