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    [2026-08-20 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Israel and Colombia announce visa exemption, Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' on Iran
    Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-906093
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    [2026-08-20 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Hopes fade for survivors in Central African Republic gold mine collapse
    Snippet: More than 100 people have died in a gold mine collapse in the western Central African Republic, with others still missing or trapped, officials said. The artisanal mine caved in Tuesday in the village of Zamboye near the Cameroon border.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mine-collapse-central-african-republic-cameroon-b401a828ab1b66c671dbdde83138e77a
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    [2026-08-20 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: Israel issues veiled threat to Turkey following airbase strikes in Syria
    Snippet: Israel issued a veiled threat against Turkey on Thursday, following Israeli strikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northern Syria, about 70km from the Turkish border.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-issues-veiled-threat-turkey-following-airbase-strikes-syria
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    [2026-08-20 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Local Spain
    Title: Spain expands Ceuta migrant shelters to ease crisis
    Snippet: The Spanish government announced on Thursday the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta in a bid to relieve the humanitarian crisis there following last month's influx from Morocco.
    Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260820/spain-expands-ceuta-migrant-shelters-to-ease-crisis
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    [2026-08-20 19:23 UTC+10:00] [Australian immigration and asylum] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Drug-dealing, makeshift weapons and a ‘culture of fear’ at Villawood detention centre, report warns
    Snippet: Prolonged detention of children, insufficient staffing and hazardous damage to buildings are among the ombudsman’s concerns
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/20/villawood-detention-centre-conditions-report-ntwnfb
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    [2026-08-20 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties
    Snippet: Israel and Colombia are set to mutually exempt one another from requiring visas for travel starting on September 1, the Foreign Ministry announced in a post on X/Twitter on Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906072
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    [2026-08-20 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: North Korea fires an unidentified projectile off its east coast
    Snippet: U.S. Army soldiers try to dismantle a floating bridge during a training exercise on a river in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-north-korea-projectile-launch-military-exercises-b3af05067e4258f90f67023c7b2b3e9a
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    [2026-08-20 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Local Spain
    Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
    Snippet: Ceuta and Spain plan transfer of 500 migrant girls, more quakes felt in Granada on Wednesday and Thursday, Madrid wildfire stabilised and more news on Thursday August 20th.
    Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260820/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-91
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    [2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: From travel warnings to visa fees: why Chinese tourism to Japan is in free fall
    Snippet: Mainland visitors fell more than 56% in July, compounding a months-long slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3364664/travel-warnings-visa-fees-why-chinese-tourism-japan-free-fall?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: From travel warnings to visa fees: why Chinese tourism to Japan is in free fall
    Snippet: Mainland visitors fell more than 56% in July, compounding a months-long slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3364664/travel-warnings-visa-fees-why-chinese-tourism-japan-free-fall
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    [2026-08-20 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AfricaNews
    Title: Death toll rises above 100 in Central African Republic mine collapse
    Snippet: The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped underground. The disaster struck an artisanal mine near the Cameroon border, highlighting the dangers facing thousands of informal miners.
    Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/death-toll-rises-above-100-in-central-african-republic-mine-collapse/
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    [2026-08-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: British Liberals Cheer Migrant Camps In Villages... As Long As It's Not Their Villages
    Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/british-liberals-cheer-migrant-camps-villages-long-its-not-their-villages
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    [2026-08-20 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: How banned goods are smuggled across border into Gaza
    Snippet: A Palestinian vendor offers bottles of diesel for sale in al-Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gaza-smuggling-goods-israel-hamas-war-0eb43885ba1ee2045457b4bb8d26dfd5
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    [2026-08-20 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: ICE worked with Iran to deport over 100 Iranians, emails show
    Snippet: A man waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-immigration-deportation-flights-emails-97554a7ab9d1f33ca00700434dcae3df
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    [2026-08-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: VOA Africa
    Title: Border Crossings
    Snippet: No live streaming currently available
    Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8188350.html
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    [2026-08-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: VOA Africa
    Title: Border Crossings
    Snippet: No live streaming currently available
    Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8188341.html
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    [2026-08-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: VOA Africa
    Title: Border Crossings
    Snippet: No live streaming currently available
    Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8188339.html
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    [2026-08-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: VOA Africa
    Title: Border Crossings
    Snippet: No live streaming currently available
    Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8188335.html
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    [2026-08-20 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Border Police arrest suspect, seize 162 kg. of stolen avocados in central Israel farming community
    Snippet: Border Police officers seized 162 kg. of avocados suspected of having been stolen from agricultural fields near the community of Yesodot in central Israel on Tuesday, police said.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-906046
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    [2026-08-20 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Fewer anti-Asian hate crimes in US, but immigration crackdowns raise concerns
    Snippet: Advocates say new FBI figures likely represent only ‘tip of the iceberg’ as Asian immigrants targeted in Trump’s new immigration measures
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364614/fewer-anti-asian-hate-crimes-us-immigration-crackdowns-raise-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-20 07:32 UTC+10:00] [Kash Patel] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Fewer anti-Asian hate crimes in US, but immigration crackdowns raise concerns
    Snippet: Advocates say new FBI figures likely represent only ‘tip of the iceberg’ as Asian immigrants targeted in Trump’s new immigration measures
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364614/fewer-anti-asian-hate-crimes-us-immigration-crackdowns-raise-concerns
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    [2026-08-20 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Farmers say backpacker visa pause will risk Australia's food security
    Snippet: Topic:Migration Policy
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-08-20/backpacker-visa-approval-slowdown-concerns-rural-communities/107046042
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    [2026-08-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Australia and China cooperate to bust illegal tobacco smuggling syndicate
    Snippet: More than 60 people have been arrested in a joint Australian-Chinese operation to crack down on illegal tobacco smuggling into Australia. (Australian Border Force)
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/china-and-australia-work-together-on-tobacco-syndicate/107056140
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    [2026-08-20 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland
    Snippet: Spain plans to transfer about 500 unaccompanied children from its North African enclave of Ceuta to the mainland, after tens of thousands of migrants recently surged across the border by land and sea.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/spain-plans-transfer-of-500-migrant-children-from-ceuta-to-mainland
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    [2026-08-20 06:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Idaho county’s probation office compiles ‘foreign born list’ for ICE
    Snippet: In May, a southwestern Idaho probation officer emailed immigration authorities about a man she would meet the next day for his regular check-in.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canyon-county-probation-officers-ice-foreignborn-list-2c95d99f0b89dc08dd4593446d15dc52
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    [2026-08-20 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Previous migration policies 'taking the p*ss' warns migrant rich-lister
    Snippet: Topic:Migration Policy
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/business-leaders-care-about-skills-not-numbers-migration-debate/107052186
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    [2026-08-20 05:38 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: SBS News
    Title: Irene was born in Australia. So why did she need this certificate to return home?
    Snippet: Published 20 August 2026 5:38am
    Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/irene-chinese-migrant-dictation-test-white-australia-policy/j9y63fh8x
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    [2026-08-20 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Behaviour guidelines for life in UK published for asylum seekers
    Snippet: The Home Office has published new posters warning asylum seekers about UK law
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqe3y34e9eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-08-20 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Suspect in New Zealand job scam arrested in Iloilo City
    Snippet: ILOILO CITY — An Ilongga allegedly involved in a syndicated illegal recruitment and estafa scheme targeting Filipinos seeking employment in New Zealand has been arrested here, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/regions/suspect-in-new-zealand-job-scam-arrested-in-iloilo-city/2408630
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    [2026-08-20 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Legarda denies seeking asylum to evade charges
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/news/national/legarda-denies-seeking-asylum-to-evade-charges/2408664
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    [2026-08-20 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Local Spain
    Title: How long will border checks continue between Italy and Spain?
    Snippet: As Italy's government has kept checks on arrivals from Spain in place past the promised review point, what's the current situation for travel between the two countries?
    Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260819/how-long-will-border-checks-continue-between-italy-and-spain
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    [2026-08-20 00:33 UTC+10:00] [Spain] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn
    Snippet: Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent back
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/spain-allows-500-migrant-minors-in-ceuta-to-relocate-to-the-mainland-in-u-turn
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    [2026-08-20 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Canadian official condemns Israel's 'unlawful invasion' of Lebanon
    Snippet: Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-syria-canada-hezbollah-war-refugees-randeep-sarai-8787e292cb3948ad5868a142ee63c93f
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    [2026-08-20 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Family who died in sea off UK named as Palestinian refugees | The National
    Snippet: A family of three who died after getting into difficulty in the sea in the UK this week were Palestinian refugees.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/19/family-who-died-in-sea-off-uk-named-as-palestinian-refugees/
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    [2026-08-19 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore plans tax, visa incentives to boost fund industry
    Snippet: The city state plans to exempt from tax investment profits earned by fund managers from managing certain funds
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3364598/singapore-plans-tax-visa-incentives-boost-fund-industry?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-19 23:35 UTC+10:00] [Alternative Investment Management Association] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore plans tax, visa incentives to boost fund industry
    Snippet: The city state plans to exempt from tax investment profits earned by fund managers from managing certain funds
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3364598/singapore-plans-tax-visa-incentives-boost-fund-industry
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    [2026-08-19 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: 'Playing with fire': Israel's Syria strike tests Turkey after Mecca defence pact
    Snippet: Turkey has sought to downplay Tuesday’s Israeli strikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northern Syria, about 70km from the Turkish border, viewing them as an election stunt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/playing-fire-israels-syria-strike-tests-turkey-after-mecca-defence-pact
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    [2026-08-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Sick way smugglers snuck vipers, caimans and crocodile over US-Mexico border
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/us-mexico-border-agents-uncover-scheme-to-smuggle-dozens-of-reptiles/
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    [2026-08-19 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: At least 100 dead in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
    Snippet: More than 100 people have been killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic (CAR) near the border with Cameroon, local sources and a Red Cross volunteer have said.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/dozens-killed-after-gold-mine-collapse-in-central-african-republic
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    [2026-08-19 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base
    Snippet: Turkey firmly rejected on Wednesday what it called "untenable allegations" by Israel regarding its military position in Syria, after Israel bombed a Syrian air base near the Turkish border and said Syria was on the verge of permitting Turkish troops to deploy there.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905987
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    [2026-08-19 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: 69 live animals found stuffed in pillowcases in hidden car compartment after border arrest: Feds
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/us-border-patrol-find-69-animals-stuffed-in-pillowcases-inside-car-at-mexico-border/
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    [2026-08-19 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Heavy rains raise threat of drifting landmines near North Korean border
    Snippet: Ganghwa finds 12 washed-away mines in two weeks; Paju steps up safety campaign
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10845842
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    [2026-08-19 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: US working on 'deconfliction mechanism' between Turkey, Syria and Israel, says Barrack | The National
    Snippet: The US is working to set up a deconfliction mechanism between Turkey, Syria and Israel, US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said, after Israel struck a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/19/us-working-on-deconfliction-mechanism-between-turkey-syria-and-israel-says-barrack/
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    [2026-08-19 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Grapes turn into raisins as Afghan farmers struggle with border closures
    Snippet: Green grapes are hung on wooden racks to dry at a warehouse in Zhari district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Sibghatullah)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-border-harvest-export-239e9aa2aa5b28f5eb0cd592b85e75bb
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    [2026-08-19 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Singapore expands elite visa program to lure top fund managers
    Snippet: Singapore's financial district is seen in 2023. The city-state is aiming to boost its asset management sector as competition intensifies with Hong Kong and other regional hubs. © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/work/singapore-expands-elite-visa-program-to-lure-top-fund-managers
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    [2026-08-19 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: South Korea cuts short joint military exercises after Trump intervention
    Snippet: U.S. Army soldiers conduct a training exercise on a river in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the North Korean border on Aug. 18. © AP
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/north-korea-tensions/south-korea-cuts-short-joint-military-exercises-after-trump-intervention
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    [2026-08-19 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: South Korea cuts short joint military exercises after Trump intervention
    Snippet: U.S. Army soldiers conduct a training exercise on a river in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the North Korean border on Aug. 18. © AP
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/south-korea-cuts-short-joint-military-exercises-after-trump-intervention2
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    [2026-08-19 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
    Snippet: A coalition of unions and advocacy groups in the United States has sued the federal government, seeking to block a rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the country without applying for extensions.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/us-unions-sue-over-new-visa-rule-for-foreign-students-journalists
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    [2026-08-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Father and 2 daughters killed in Malaysian immigration truck crash
    Snippet: The empty truck ran a red light and hit a car before ploughing into a family of pedestrians at a Kuala Lumpur road junction, police say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3364507/father-and-2-daughters-killed-malaysian-immigration-truck-crash?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Sinar Harian] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Father and 2 daughters killed in Malaysian immigration truck crash
    Snippet: The empty truck ran a red light and hit a car before ploughing into a family of pedestrians at a Kuala Lumpur road junction, police say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3364507/father-and-2-daughters-killed-malaysian-immigration-truck-crash
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