Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-09 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: China has said that Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader is a domestic matter for Tehran.
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[2026-03-09 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Preparatory work’ on pipeline, believed to be the Power of Siberia 2, included in five-year plan – but analysts say more details are needed
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[2026-03-09 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Bus ushers jump for a photos in front of the Great Hall of the People where a plenary session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) is held in Beijing, Monday, March 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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[2026-03-09 18:22 UTC+10:00] [Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief says Hong Kong is driving country’s development, calls on city to ‘get empowered’ by AI
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[2026-03-09 18:14 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Most consequential external security variable may be uncertainty in the US ahead of the midterm elections in November, report warns
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[2026-03-09 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — Surging oil prices following the Iran war are expected to impact China less than in past years as the country has built large crude stockpiles and diversified its energy sources, including renewables.
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[2026-03-09 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Monday it has launched a recruitment platform designed to connect former US military personnel who served in South Korea with Korean companies operating in the United States.
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[2026-03-09 17:12 UTC+10:00] [Dubai] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former CEO of NWD plans to spend more time in mainland China this year to scope out tech investment targets
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[2026-03-09 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SPC Samlip said Monday it has appointed Sangmidang Holdings CEO Do Se-ho and Kellanova’s Korea chief Jeong In-ho as co-chief executive officers.
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[2026-03-09 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cartoon overhead sign depicts driver and passenger cracking gags in car; hazard warning amuses tourists and locals alike
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[2026-03-09 16:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A recent hit at the box office is reshaping travel patterns in Gangwon Province, drawing thousands of visitors to Yeongwol to trace the final days of one of Korea’s most tragic monarchs.
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[2026-03-09 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea Ginseng Corp. said Monday that its flagship brand JungKwanJang showcased the value of Korean red ginseng to global visitors at Natural Products Expo West, held March 4-6 in Anaheim, California.
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[2026-03-09 16:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-09 16:48 UTC+10:00] [Audicaious Pursuit] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Australian handler has one last chance at city circuit to get his four-year-old into the city’s most coveted race
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[2026-03-09 16:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-03-09 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea's biggest film in 2 years is drawing unusual wave of recognition from top officials, including President Lee
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[2026-03-09 16:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Forum marks 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic ties, exploring architectural discourse
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[2026-03-09 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Ministry of Justice said Monday it has set up an Immigrants Rights Protection Task Force under the Korea Immigration Service to prevent human rights violations and strengthen remedies for foreign residents in South Korea.
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[2026-03-09 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Over 800 students from 37 schools across Korea gathered Saturday at Seoul International School to participate in the National History Day Korea competition
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[2026-03-09 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi tumbled over 8 percent in trading Monday, prompting the activation of a circuit breaker, a 20-minute suspension on trading to curb excessive volatility.
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[2026-03-09 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Thai Ambassador to Korea Tanee Sangrat and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young pledged to boost Thailand-Korea economic cooperation in a meeting Friday.
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[2026-03-09 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-03-09 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-03-09 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Annals of Mathematics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid fierce competition among Chinese universities, the former child prodigy has returned to his hometown for his new role.
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[2026-03-09 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's consumer inflation accelerated to the highest in more than three years due to the effects of the Lunar New Year holiday, while producer deflation persisted as weak demand remained a drag on an economy facing stiff external challenges.
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[2026-03-09 15:08 UTC+10:00] [PPI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The consumer price index rose 0.8 per cent in the first two months of 2026, though analysts remain concerned about long-term deflation risks
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[2026-03-09 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — Japan is preparing to deploy its first batch of domestically developed long-range missile s, with their launchers arriving at an army camp Monday as the country accelerates its offensive capability in response to rising challenges in the region.
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[2026-03-09 14:45 UTC+10:00] [Freedom Shield] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thousands of troops begin annual drills amid speculation over US Patriot redeployment to the Middle East
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[2026-03-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [UCI Track World Cup] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 24-year-old adds omnium bronze to third from elimination race; Anita Stenberg of Norway wins gold with Japan’s Tsuyaka Uchino second
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[2026-03-09 13:59 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
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[2026-03-09 13:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Chong Won-o, who is competing for the Democratic Party of Korea candidacy in the June mayoral election in Seoul, vowed to adopt artificial intelligence in his governance as he launched his Seoul mayor bid.
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[2026-03-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Games gold medallist says she was never a prodigy but a ‘shark’ who found her way back to the top through sheer grit
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[2026-03-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Businesses hope US President Donald Trump’s visit to China in late March will ease bottlenecks
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[2026-03-09 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's consumer inflation recorded the biggest jump in more than three years, as an extended holiday bolstered spending while deflation in factory-gate prices moderated.
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[2026-03-09 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and the United States kicked off a key annual joint springtime military exercise Monday, with the number of planned field training drills cut in half compared with last year.
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[2026-03-09 12:30 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the run-up to and during China’s ‘two sessions’, Beijing leaders have made it clear to the Hong Kong government that it must improve its governance and efficiency
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[2026-03-09 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Stock markets in South Korea and Japan fell sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in almost four years.
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[2026-03-09 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping reacts during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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[2026-03-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thoughtful 10-year-old saves up her lai see money then hands it to migrant worker mum and dad as they prepare to leave home
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[2026-03-09 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A North Korean military guard post, top, and a South Korean post, bottom, are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Kasasa island, in the Seto Inland Sea, has only seven residents but its fate is strongly intertwined with relations between Tokyo and Beijing
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[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi plunged in early trading Monday as surging oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran rattled global markets, prompting the activation of a sell-side sidecar designed to curb excessive volatility. The Korean won also weakened sharply against the dollar.
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[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to supply disruptions from the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-09 11:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: E-cigarette users and dual users — those who use both conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes — are associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and declining lung function, according to a recent study by the Korea Medical Institute.
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[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Work has yet to begin at about 30 per cent of priority heritage sites nearly 7 years after the blaze that destroyed Okinawa’s Shuri Castle
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[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Neighbours in Asia and Oceania increase their overseas weapons purchases amid ‘fears over China’s intentions’
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[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Standing on a vacant lot surrounded by winter-browned fields, her black skirt stirring in the wind, Haruna Kambayashi gestures to where her family once lived. Her grandmother’s old house, her parents’ refurbished residence and a small workshop had filled the site.
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[2026-03-09 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi both plunged over 6% in early trade Monday, leading a broader regional sell-off as oil prices breached $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
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[2026-03-09 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC’s local unit gained nearly 2 million new customers in two years as global investors shift assets to Hong Kong
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[2026-03-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Australia's Alex Hall celebrates with Aaron Whitefield after hitting a solo home run against Japan. (Getty Images: Daniel Shirey)
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