Topic: Indigenous — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-11 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Arabic word saleem, from the root seen-lam-meem, is usually understood as safe, sound, unharmed or intact.
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[2026-04-11 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: During a period regional disruption, local galleries are pressing ahead with numerous exhibitions across the UAE.
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[2026-04-11 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Amy Taylor, Margot Robbie and Barkaa are among the Australian pop cultural figures helping to reclaim the sheila archetype
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[2026-04-11 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The events industry in the UAE is recalibrating as the Iran war disrupted airspace and touring schedules. The majority of organisers are moving dates rather than outright cancelling, as flight delays and shipping issues complicate plans for large-scale shows.
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[2026-04-10 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: On the morning of December 2, 1971, as the United Arab Emirates marked its formation, a 19-year-old stood outside Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, peering through a fence.
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[2026-04-10 20:20 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: It's a big year for "Mobile Police Patlabor." The anime, manga and live-action franchise — which revolves around a near-future division of the Tokyo police department that uses giant robots called patrol labors to keep the city safe — is getting its first anime series in decades, "Patlabor EZY," set to debut May 15.
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[2026-04-10 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peace, comfort, affordability and 24-hour, family-friendly operations see overseas customers give boost to country’s relaxation industry
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[2026-04-10 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peace, comfort, affordability and 24-hour, family-friendly operations see overseas customers give boost to country’s relaxation industry
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[2026-04-10 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Audiences enjoying the acclaimed new series, Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints on Fox Nation, would never guess that Scorsese’s co-creator on the show is a Jewish producer who grew up in Jerusalem.
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[2026-04-10 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: April 10, 2026 — 6:00pm
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[2026-04-10 16:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A joint K-culture investment firm backed by Jay-Z’s investment arm and Hanwha Asset Management is set to complete core staffing by June, with a launch possible as early as this year, according to an exclusive Herald Business report Friday.
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[2026-04-10 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Uninitiated foreign visitors stumble across celebratory gathering to mark death of 104-year-old; end up being given a slap-up meal
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[2026-04-10 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Uninitiated foreign visitors stumble across celebratory gathering to mark death of 104-year-old; end up being given a slap-up meal
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[2026-04-10 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-10 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A fourth-year electronics engineering student and the lone representative of Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) clinched the first gold medal for the National Capital Region (NCR) at the 2026 Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) National Culture and the Arts Festival (NCAF) at West Visayas State University in Iloilo City on Thursday.
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[2026-04-10 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FROM thought to form. Experience how abstract ideas take tangible form in “In-Sight,” an exhibition by the SeekArt Collective at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery, running from April 13 to 30 in Intramuros, Manila.
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[2026-04-10 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Louvre Abu Dhabi is extending its reach beyond the gallery with a new digital platform designed to take its collections into everyday classroom teaching.
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[2026-04-10 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In November 2023, as much of the Jewish world was still reeling from the Oct. 7 massacre, a newly formed Israeli organization called The Civil Front released a hair-raising video.
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[2026-04-10 12:25 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Live reviews] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: THEATRESpare a Thought for Jana Wendt ★★La Mama Theatre, until April 26
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[2026-04-10 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Twelve books have made the shortlists for this year’s entries in The Age Book of the Year awards.
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[2026-04-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Husband who says he is ‘successful’ requests two women at same time at dating event; faces physical wrath of wife who calls police
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[2026-04-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Husband who says he is ‘successful’ requests two women at same time at dating event; faces physical wrath of wife who calls police
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[2026-04-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-10 10:55 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A bestselling author whose hit books include The Housemaid has revealed her true identity.
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[2026-04-10 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Afrika Bambaataa, one of the founding figures of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 67, the Hip Hop Alliance has confirmed.
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[2026-04-10 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Project would include a circuit and racing training schools, but F1 body says there no plans to stage more than one grand prix in China
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[2026-04-10 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Dingji Automotive Culture Co] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Project would include a circuit and racing training schools, but F1 body says there no plans to stage more than one grand prix in China
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[2026-04-10 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival
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[2026-04-10 09:05 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Theatre] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: London: It is a moment for theatre actors to bask in the adulation of their audiences, but are digital-obsessed audiences bringing down the curtain on the final bow?
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[2026-04-10 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National People’s Power (NPP) Government has initiated a unique political culture by cutting down unlimited privileges enjoyed by political elites, that citizens have never had in their lifetime through laws and regulations, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala told Parliament yesterday.
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[2026-04-10 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual festival at the Cinnamon Hotel came to pass in a display of culture and elegance, bringing together the hotel’s manager, dedicated staff, and a distinguished gathering of guests. The event drew an array of film actors, actresses, celebrities, and international visitors, creating a lively and diverse atmosphere.
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[2026-04-10 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In the Culture Club hit, “Karma Chameleon,” Boy George sang, “I’m a man without conviction,” but he has proved the opposite to be true in a post to his X account on April 7 in which he wrote about his support for Israel.
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[2026-04-10 00:59 UTC+10:00] [Late-night TV roundup] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Late night hosts reacted to Trump’s threats to Iran, unclear war timeline and JD Vance headlining a Viktor Orbán rally
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[2026-04-09 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Four films linked to the Middle East and North Africa are part of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's official selection, with works by Asghar Farhadi, Arthur Harari, Laila Marrakchi and Rakan Mayasi set to screen across the Competition and Un Certain Regard sections.
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[2026-04-09 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Algerian novelist Said Khatibi is winner of the 2026 International Prize for Arabic Fiction for Swimming Against the Tide.
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[2026-04-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nasty campaign of personal vilification allegedly involves teammates; Quan admits she is ‘terrified’ of scales, mirrors, camera lenses
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[2026-04-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nasty campaign of personal vilification allegedly involves teammates; Quan admits she is ‘terrified’ of scales, mirrors, camera lenses
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[2026-04-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Movies are an unreliable yardstick for gauging the most pressing social issues of the day. But based on what’s been playing in Japanese theaters over the past year, you might conclude that Tokyo’s Kabukicho neighborhood is one of them.
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[2026-04-09 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The project, located beside the Grüne Aue allotment gardens in Schöneweide, transforms a former grey noise barrier into a colourful public gallery featuring work by more than 20 artists. For Berlin, a city long shaped by graffiti culture, the site matters because it gives contemporary mural art a permanent, legal and highly visible place outside the better‑known East Side Gallery.
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[2026-04-09 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From an unsold ‘ghostly’ flat, to a residential lift with just 1 stop and sushi restaurant with rotating rodent, bizarre stories abound in China
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[2026-04-09 16:04 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From an unsold ‘ghostly’ flat, to a residential lift with just 1 stop and sushi restaurant with rotating rodent, bizarre stories abound in China
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[2026-04-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
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[2026-04-09 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Just a few months ago, I found myself attending an extraordinary evening beneath the stars of Al Faya in Sharjah, celebrating the palaeolandscape’s inclusion on the Unesco World Heritage List. In its silence and open sky, that moment felt to me like a living extension of what is articulated in the narrative-journey Let Them Know She is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi.
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[2026-04-09 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Lebanese architect Fadi Yachoui approaches design as a way of telling stories shaped by place, memory and lived experience. His latest presentation at Milan Design Week, running From April 20 to 26, brings that perspective to one of the world’s most influential design stages, offering an entry point into a practice that is both deeply personal and widely resonant.
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[2026-04-09 12:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead South Korea's food exports, the agriculture ministry said Thursday, as global demand for Korean cuisine is rapidly growing in line with the popularity of Korean culture.
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[2026-04-09 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead South Korea's food exports, the agriculture ministry said Thursday, as global demand for Korean cuisine is rapidly growing in line with the popularity of Korean culture.
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[2026-04-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beaming from the door of his Brunswick home, Michael Winkler greets me in a T-shirt so bright I feel relieved to be wearing Ray-Bans. Recalling Winkler’s writing, the jaunty design (six tinned tomato cans, like Warhol finding inspiration at Brunswick’s Mediterranean Wholesalers) hides its aesthetic seriousness.
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[2026-04-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews talk about the initiatives in the UAE working to support independent artists and small businesses.
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[2026-04-09 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A report claims residents of Dazaifu in Fukuoka prefecture complained about groups ‘making a racket in Chinese’ at a popular hanami spot
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