Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-14 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A senior Hezbollah political official told The Associated Press on Monday - a day before Israeli and Lebanese officials are set to hold the opening meeting in the two countries’ first direct talks in decades - that the militant group will not abide by any agreement made in those negotiations.
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[2026-04-14 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: German chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for German-Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin Germany, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
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[2026-04-14 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Knesset held its annual Every Person Has a Name ceremony to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, with the participation of President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Supreme Court Chief Justice Isaac Amit, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
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[2026-04-14 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Presidential candidate Romuald Wadagni greets supporters at a campaign rally in Cotonou, Benin, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Abadjaye Justin Sodogandji)
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[2026-04-14 19:31 UTC+10:00] [EU-China relations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday committed to strengthening relations with the EU following a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Beijing.
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[2026-04-14 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions
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[2026-04-14 19:31 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions
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[2026-04-14 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Nurseries in the UAE are to begin reopening gradually, six weeks after they were closed due to the Iran war, it was announced on Tuesday. Authorities said childcare services in government premises and commercial buildings will open first.Those not included in the initial phase can send nursery teachers to homes and community centres in the interim.
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[2026-04-14 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Across Israel, sirens at 10:00 brought daily life to a halt, with people stopping in the streets, drivers stepping out of their cars and public transport pausing in cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The day is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Second World War.
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[2026-04-14 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Beijing as the United States blocks the Strait of Hormuz, through which China imports about a third of its oil supplies.
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[2026-04-14 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NAGA CITY, Cebu — Inclusive banking took center stage in this city as the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) urged local government units (LGUs) and private individuals to take advantage of more accessible financial services following the inauguration of its branch-lite unit in the province.
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[2026-04-14 19:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Tuesday called for caution against fake news generated with artificial intelligence, as the 50-day countdown began for the June local election.
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[2026-04-14 19:03 UTC+10:00] [Deportation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: Inside the Race to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran2:40
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[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice under former President Joe Biden “withheld evidence” and approved “aggressive arrest tactics” when targeting pro-life defendants — and then slapped them with longer prison sentences than pro-abortion ones, according to an explosive internal review released Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: Most American Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory. Yet across the broad Catholic political spectrum – even among conservative-leaning bishops – there is dismay over Trump’s unprecedented verbal assault on Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead their church.
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[2026-04-14 18:58 UTC+10:00] [Macron] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: PARIS — The French government won't rush to pass a bill that would have allowed businesses such as bakeries, flower shops and butchers to stay open on May 1.
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[2026-04-14 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics said his comments suggested that Trump’s son-in-law should not be involved in negotiations with Iran because he is Jewish
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[2026-04-14 18:56 UTC+10:00] [Jewish] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics said his comments suggested that Trump’s son-in-law should not be involved in negotiations with Iran because he is Jewish
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[2026-04-14 18:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's visit to Seoul on Sunday has once again cast a spotlight on the burgeoning relationship between South Korea and Poland.
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[2026-04-14 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: “One Country, Two Systems” policy featured prominently in the revamped paper, which required students to draw on “own knowledge” and analysis
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[2026-04-14 18:54 UTC+10:00] [CCC Kei Yuen College] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: “One Country, Two Systems” policy featured prominently in the revamped paper, which required students to draw on “own knowledge” and analysis
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[2026-04-14 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spain's left-wing government will on Tuesday approve a decree expected to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants, said Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has bucked a European trend cracking down on irregular immigration.
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[2026-04-14 18:46 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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[2026-04-14 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE will cut monthly salary top-ups in the private sector from September to promote a "performance-driven culture" under sweeping changes to the government's Emiratisation strategy.
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[2026-04-14 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes
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[2026-04-14 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes
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[2026-04-14 18:20 UTC+10:00] [Australian immigration and asylum] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The Coalition might be in opposition to Labor but it is hoping to stem its loss of voters to Pauline Hanson
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[2026-04-14 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok instructed the government Tuesday to crack down on the spread of disinformation ahead of the June 3 local elections, calling it a challenge to democracy and a clear crime.
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[2026-04-14 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To avoid future supply shocks, the government aims to raise renewable generation to 70 per cent of the energy mix by 2050
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[2026-04-14 18:13 UTC+10:00] [Johor] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To avoid future supply shocks, the government aims to raise renewable generation to 70 per cent of the energy mix by 2050
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[2026-04-14 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks with the media at the headquarters of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, in Yokosuka, Japan, on Jan. 30. © Reuters
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[2026-04-14 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk , center right, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, center left, walk next to Border Guard personnel during their visit to the Polish-Belarus border, in Krynki, Poland, Aug. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, file)
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[2026-04-14 17:44 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US vice-president defends pre-election visit to Hungary with fresh barbs against EU in first comments since Orbán’s loss
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[2026-04-14 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Vietnam's new leader To Lam, who is on a three-day visit to China. (Source photos by Reuters)
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[2026-04-14 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by David Thunder via 'The Freedom Blog' substack,
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[2026-04-14 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump emphatically refused to back down from his ongoing war of words with Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war – warning him to keep out of politics.
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[2026-04-14 17:26 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-14 17:24 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday a "major" defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.
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[2026-04-14 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers warn of unregulated world of alternative gaming, following government’s move to halt plans for basketball betting in the city
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[2026-04-14 17:21 UTC+10:00] [bitcoin] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers warn of unregulated world of alternative gaming, following government’s move to halt plans for basketball betting in the city
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[2026-04-14 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The royal couple arrived shortly after 7 p.m. under light rain and were received by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a formal dinner and overnight stay. The meeting, though not a state visit, carries diplomatic weight as both countries seek closer cooperation on trade, defence and security.
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[2026-04-14 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iranian oil sales in recent weeks have been favorable and part of the revenue will be allocated to repairing damage to industry caused by wartime attacks, Iran's oil minister said on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with dozens of Israeli public figures and world leaders, issued statements regarding Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
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[2026-04-14 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The meeting, held during a two‑day visit, comes as Spain seeks to position itself between major powers while pushing for diplomatic solutions to the conflict in Iran. Sánchez is also scheduled to meet Premier Li Qiang and top legislator Zhao Leji before departing on Wednesday, underlining the importance of the trip for Spain’s foreign policy.
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[2026-04-14 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez , has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published Monday.
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[2026-04-14 16:55 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
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[2026-04-14 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: In Benin, the focus is now on counting the ballots following Sunday’s presidential election. As for the outcome of the race, analysts say there is little chance of a surprise result between Romuald Wadagni, the incumbent president’s handpicked successor, and opposition candidate Paul Hounkpé. But the challenges facing the next president are enormous.
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[2026-04-14 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The Coalition’s plan to reduce immigration challenges the current scheme, but some question how it would work. (ABC News: Simon Beardsell)
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[2026-04-14 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: France is shifting its response to rising fuel costs away from short-term relief and toward long-term electrification, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Instead of expanding fuel subsidies after oil prices spiked due to the Iran conflict, the government plans to redirect funding into helping households and businesses transition to electric energy, according to Bloomberg.
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[2026-04-14 16:41 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Luba Grigorovitch, one of four MPs promoted to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, says she has ‘no regrets’ over friendship with former CFMEU boss
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