Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-20 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the two sides are returning to a state of ‘managed coexistence’ after their Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks
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[2026-04-20 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Parliament
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[2026-04-20 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary election, Progressive Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, has called for dialogue with Russia to be restored. The former president has led the newly formed left-leaning populist party to a landslide victory on a platform of critical dialogue with Brussels and pragmatism towards Moscow.
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[2026-04-20 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: The agriculture minister of the Novosibirsk region was dismissed on Monday following a mass cattle cull that triggered rare public protests and significant financial losses for local farmers.
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[2026-04-20 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O chanceler federal alemão, Friedrich Merz, afirmou na sexta-feira (17/04) que seu país estava preparado para fornecer serviços de remoção de minas navais e de reconhecimento marítimo para ajudar a garantir a segurança do Estreito de Ormuz.
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[2026-04-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Hundreds of government schools across Victoria will shut for half a day at a time during May and June as educators walk off the job again as part of their fight for a better deal on pay and working conditions.
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[2026-04-20 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: India Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, left, after the signing of memorandum of understanding and agreements between their countries in New Delhi, India, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
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[2026-04-20 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spain’s leftist government said Monday it was a "mistake" for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to meet right-wing parties in Madrid while declining talks with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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[2026-04-20 19:21 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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[2026-04-20 19:11 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Draft legislation for treasurer Jim Chalmers’ new instant tax deduction policy lands just over a year after Labor proposed the change in the run-up to the 2025 election
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[2026-04-20 19:07 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has submitted a detailed formal complaint to the Ministry of Mass Media, raising serious concerns over what it describes as the dissemination of false and misleading information by Hiru TV, operated by Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, causing significant harm to the institution, the national economy, and the public.
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[2026-04-20 19:06 UTC+10:00] [Chris Minns] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Greens criticise premier’s ‘extraordinary attack’ on judiciary and urge him to accept he ‘got it wrong’
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[2026-04-20 19:04 UTC+10:00] [Elections] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: PARIS — French conservative leader Bruno Retailleau has been endorsed by members of his party, Les Républicains, to run in next year’s already crowded race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.
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[2026-04-20 18:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party of Korea announced its first parliamentary by-election candidate on Monday as it gears up to reclaim some dozen seats to be vacated as lawmakers leave their posts for the local election race.
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[2026-04-20 18:51 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 ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-20 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: From left, Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide during a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in Brussels, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
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[2026-04-20 18:47 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-20 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
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[2026-04-20 18:23 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the National Disability Insurance Scheme is not affordable in its current form, laying the groundwork for major changes to the $50 billion program to become the central savings plank of next month’s budget.
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[2026-04-20 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: It has been a difficult couple of weeks for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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[2026-04-20 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details, remarks in last 4 paras)
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[2026-04-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW DELHI, India — India gave a red-carpet welcome for South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in New Delhi on Monday, with shipbuilding and artificial intelligence high on the agenda for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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[2026-04-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea —North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, its government news agency said on Monday, confirming the latest in a flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.
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[2026-04-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Donald Trump’s popularity in Australia has plunged to its lowest level of his second term as US president due to the war in Iran, as most Australians remain unconvinced the nation’s military should play a role in helping to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
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[2026-04-20 17:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Deep divisions over care policy for the disabled were on display in Seoul on Monday, as rival groups held separate protests during events marking Korea's Day of People with Disabilities.
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[2026-04-20 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government
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[2026-04-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction to a collector for £670,000.
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[2026-04-20 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Tilak Doshi,
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[2026-04-20 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country’s North Island.
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[2026-04-20 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Coast guard drills in Taiwan: One high-ranking official in Taipei said the war in Iran "gives Taiwan an opportunity and a moment to be more prepared for the worst scenario." (Photo by Chungi Chen)
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[2026-04-20 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary committee on Monday adopted a confirmation hearing report for Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor-designate Shin Hyun-song, clearing the way for his official appointment.
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[2026-04-20 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok said Monday he has established a "hotline" with key members of the Republican Party during his recent visit to the United States, rejecting criticism from within and outside his party that the trip may have been fruitless and badly timed.
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[2026-04-20 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: With a potential meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, the leader of Lebanon’s largest Christian party in parliament says direct negotiation is the only way to ensure his country’s survival.
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[2026-04-20 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say Indonesia worries about its neutrality as Tokyo ramps up ties with the US and lags behind China on green investment
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[2026-04-20 17:02 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say Indonesia worries about its neutrality as Tokyo ramps up ties with the US and lags behind China on green investment
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[2026-04-20 17:02 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: They said a major rescue operation is underway. Several persons were shifted to hospital from the scene and their condition is stated to be critical.
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[2026-04-20 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there are clear signs of “ill will” and a lack of seriousness by the United States as a new round of Pakistan-brokered talks hangs in the balance.
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[2026-04-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Curtis Jones sums up Liverpool’s approach, Eddie Howe’s transfer record under scrutiny and Tammy Abraham shows his worth
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[2026-04-20 16:56 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Never.” That’s when a senior Iranian lawmaker says they’ll be ready to give up their control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-20 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- No details have been arranged for Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's expected visit to South Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday, while noting the two countries continue to maintain strategic communication.
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[2026-04-20 16:38 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, has been granted bail by the Pilessa Magistrate’s Court in Kurunegala after being produced before court in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in vehicle registration.
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[2026-04-20 16:28 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 ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-20 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Incumbent Yuji Hayashi bows to his supporters on April 19 after losing Asakura's mayoral election. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
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[2026-04-20 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Sean Tarek Goodwin
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[2026-04-20 16:17 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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[2026-04-20 16:11 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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[2026-04-20 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: People Power Party chair uses 10-day US trip to attack liberal administration's 'diplomacy blunders' ahead of local election
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[2026-04-20 15:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it would set up a consultation and reporting center to tackle a surge in illegal employment of foreign delivery riders.
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[2026-04-20 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Monday his referring to North Korea's Kusong region as one of the sites hosting the country's nuclear facilities was intended to explain South Korea's North Korea policy, expressing regret over allegations that the remarks constituted an information leak.
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[2026-04-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Kuala Lumpur: Former Shell executive and ex-Malaysian minister Idris Jala says Australia should use the global energy crisis to tax the windfall profits of gas giants, dismissing the industry’s claims that it would scare off investment and jeopardise trade with Asian neighbours.
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