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    [2026-08-03 19:16 UTC+10:00] [Human Reproductive Technology Authority] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong IVF clinic worker lied to cover up embryo specimen mix-up, flees city
    Snippet: Heal Fertility employee was responsible for extracting specimens from embryos before they were sent for genetic testing
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362798/hong-kong-ivf-clinic-worker-lied-cover-embryo-specimen-mix-flees-city
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    [2026-08-03 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Kookmin Univ. to launch AI doctoral research program for Palestinian students
    Snippet: Kookmin University said Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence doctoral fellowship program for Palestinian students in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829568
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    [2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China acknowledges ‘temperature gap’ between tech boom and traditional slump
    Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362794/china-acknowledges-temperature-gap-between-tech-boom-and-traditional-slump?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: AI boom, factory gloom: China tech soars while traditional industries feel chill
    Snippet: As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362794/china-acknowledges-temperature-gap-between-tech-boom-and-traditional-slump
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    [2026-08-03 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: DOST, SM Prime, ARISE partner anew for SUSTEX 2026
    Snippet: FOR the second consecutive year, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), SM Prime Holdings Inc. and ARISE Philippines join forces to stage the Sustainability Expo 2026 (SUSTEX 2026) at SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City, on Aug. 5, 2026.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/tmt-newswire/dost-sm-prime-arise-partner-anew-for-sustex-2026/2396768
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    [2026-08-03 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore battles speed of youth radicalisation as concerns mount
    Snippet: Observers say boosting relationships, digital literacy and emotional resilience can help young people better reject violent ideologies
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362772/singapore-battles-speed-youth-radicalisation-concerns-mount?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Character and Citizenship Education] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore battles speed of youth radicalisation as concerns mount
    Snippet: Observers say boosting relationships, digital literacy and emotional resilience can help young people better reject violent ideologies
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362772/singapore-battles-speed-youth-radicalisation-concerns-mount
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    [2026-08-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
    Snippet: From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362761/chinas-tech-giants-race-put-ai-delivery-riders-heads?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads
    Snippet: From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362761/chinas-tech-giants-race-put-ai-delivery-riders-heads
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    [2026-08-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s social security fund boosts stakes in A-share firms in first 7 months, data shows
    Snippet: National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362766/chinas-social-security-fund-boosts-stakes-share-firms-first-7-months-data-shows?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [social security sovereign fund] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s social security fund boosts stakes in A-share firms in first 7 months, data shows
    Snippet: National Social Security Fund increased onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent to bolster national reserves
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362766/chinas-social-security-fund-boosts-stakes-share-firms-first-7-months-data-shows
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    [2026-08-03 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Prices of conventional DRAM, NAND products reach record highs in July: data
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The average prices of conventional dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and NAND flash products reached monthly record highs in July, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI), industry data showed Monday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803008500320
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    [2026-08-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: News Corp says plan to make tech giants pay for news has been gutted
    Snippet: Publishing giant News Corporation has attacked the federal government’s late changes to its plan to make tech giants pay for journalism, warning the revised design lets tech platforms off the hook just as the rules were meant to tighten.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/news-corp-attacks-gutted-plan-to-make-tech-giants-pay-for-news-20260803-p60kzd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Alibaba's new Qwen AI model falls short of 'second only to Fable 5' claim
    Snippet: Alibaba's latest Qwen AI model is priced significantly below Chinese rival Moonshot AI's Kimi K3.
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/alibaba-s-new-qwen-ai-model-falls-short-of-second-only-to-fable-5-claim
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    [2026-08-03 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Hanwha launches new holding firm under Kim Dong-seon
    Snippet: Hanwha M&S brings 57 technology and lifestyle affiliates under one roof, ahead of Aug. 25 Kospi debut
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829198
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    [2026-08-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Andy Burnham] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Finally, we have a PM for the digital age. But real change requires more than just being good on camera | Nesrine Malik
    Snippet: Connection with voters on screen only pays off when it’s matched with bold policies in the real world – as it has for Zohran Mamdani in New York
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/03/andy-burnham-digital-age-political-success-good-on-camera
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    [2026-08-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Kenyan minister sees Korea as blueprint to blend heritage and innovation
    Snippet: South Korea's ability to transform centuries-old heritage into a driver of diplomacy, tourism and economic growth has lessons for countries looking to develop their own creative sectors, according to Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Wendot Cheptumo.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10829173
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    [2026-08-03 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Navy conducts 1st undersea mine-sweeping trial using 'AI officer,' unmanned vessels
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Navy said Monday it carried out its first mine-sweeping trial using artificial intelligence (AI) technology and unmanned vessels, as it seeks to advance its future maritime operational capabilities.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803006000315
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    [2026-08-03 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Alibaba’s AI model Qwen3.8-Max made widely accessible ahead of open-weights release
    Snippet: Flagship 2.4 trillion parameter model highlights native multimodal capabilities and the ability to carry out long-horizon agentic tasks
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362738/alibabas-ai-model-qwen38-max-made-widely-accessible-ahead-open-weights-release?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Alibaba’s AI model Qwen3.8-Max widely accessible ahead of open-weights release
    Snippet: Flagship 2.4 trillion parameter model highlights native multimodal capabilities and the ability to carry out long-horizon agentic tasks
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3362738/alibabas-ai-model-qwen38-max-made-widely-accessible-ahead-open-weights-release
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    [2026-08-03 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Lee returns home from South America tour
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung returned home Monday from an 11-day overseas tour that included meetings with the heads of leading U.S. tech firms and summits with the presidents of three South American nations.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260802003500315
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    [2026-08-03 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Seoul stocks sharply lower late Mon. morning on profit taking
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply lower late Monday mornings as investors sold off tech heavyweights to lock in profits following a record surge the previous session.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803005600320
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    [2026-08-03 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BoyNextDoor announces upcoming releases at Busan show
    Snippet: BoyNextDoor is planning to roll out a digital single in Japan in August and a repackaged album in Korea in September, it told fans Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828907
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    [2026-08-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Will new batteries give China’s EVs the jolt they need to charge past their rivals?
    Snippet: Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362604/will-new-batteries-give-chinas-evs-jolt-they-need-charge-past-their-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Will new EV batteries fast-charge the global automotive industry?
    Snippet: Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362604/will-new-batteries-give-chinas-evs-jolt-they-need-charge-past-their-rivals
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    [2026-08-03 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Starting gun for Central Asia data center race triggered
    Snippet: Saudi Arabia-backed TAS-1 is being built in Tashkent by DataVolt and its first phase will be completed by year-end. (DataVolt)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/starting-gun-for-central-asia-data-center-race-triggered
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    [2026-08-03 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Japanese startups rush into defense drones
    Snippet: The P1-SUN Long Interceptor Drone, developed by Ukrainian defense technology company SkyFall, is just one example of the growing importance of drones on the battlefield. © Getty Images
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japanese-startups-rush-into-defense-drones
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    [2026-08-03 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Big tech to pay more if no deal reached with Australian media
    Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/big-tech-google-australian-media-news-bargaining-/106989038
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    [2026-08-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired modern helicopters
    Snippet: Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362715/what-bamboo-copter-its-links-china-and-japan-how-it-inspired-modern-helicopters?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired helicopters
    Snippet: Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362715/what-bamboo-copter-its-links-china-and-japan-how-it-inspired-modern-helicopters
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    [2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea
    Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362562/philippines-eyes-ukraines-drone-know-how-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea
    Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362562/philippines-eyes-ukraines-drone-know-how-south-china-sea
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    [2026-08-03 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Politburo meeting signals cautious confidence in China’s economy
    Snippet: Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362679/politburo-meeting-signals-cautious-confidence-chinas-economy?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 09:15 UTC+10:00] [recovery] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Politburo meeting signals cautious confidence in China’s economy
    Snippet: Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362679/politburo-meeting-signals-cautious-confidence-chinas-economy
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    [2026-08-03 08:18 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: SBS News
    Title: Big tech companies could be hit with higher taxes if they don't strike deals with publishers
    Snippet: Published 3 August 2026 8:18am
    Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/big-tech-companies-hit-with-higher-taxes-strike-deals-with-publishers/7fiyrcgr9
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    [2026-08-03 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: AI funding spree shows signs of strain: higher borrowing costs, SpaceX sell-off
    Snippet: SpaceX's market capitalization ballooned to $3 trillion after its initial public offering, but its shares have since slumped. © Reuters
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-funding-spree-shows-signs-of-strain-higher-borrowing-costs-spacex-sell-off
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    [2026-08-03 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Minister instructs Qld Health to review 'discriminatory' fertility guidance
    Snippet: Topic:Reproductive Technology
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/minister-instructs-qld-health-to-review-fertility-guidance/106985440
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    [2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Is AI better at travel advice than me? I put it to the test
    Snippet: Depending on who you listen to, artificial intelligence (AI) is either the greatest threat to civilisation ever devised by dark minds or a powerful tool that helps us work faster and solve problems. The truth lies somewhere in between.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/is-ai-better-at-travel-advice-than-me-i-put-it-to-the-test-20260731-p60kbp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Tech giants face higher levy under tweaked news plan
    Snippet: August 3, 2026 05:00 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/tech-giants-face-higher-levy-under-tweaked-news-plan/
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    [2026-08-03 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: The South Korean drama that has global investors fixated
    Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/korean-markets-threatening-upset-tech-boom/106981956
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    [2026-08-03 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Students to receive personalized AI English lessons in upcoming year, Education Ministry says
    Snippet: All high school students in Israel will begin learning English using personalized artificial intelligence (AI) lessons beginning in the next school year, the Education Ministry confirmed.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904365
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    [2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .
    Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 3 Augustloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-08-03
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    [2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.
    Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 3 Augustloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-08-03
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    [2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.
    Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 3 Augustloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-08-03
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    [2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.
    Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 3 Augustloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-08-03
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    [2026-08-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Regaining public trust through transparent, accountable e-governance
    Snippet: DIGITALIZATION or digital connectivity is among the core priorities of the Marcos administration.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/supplements/regaining-public-trust-through-transparent-accountable-e-governance/2396592
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    [2026-08-03 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: TECH TREASURE?
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/opinion/editorial-cartoon/tech-treasure/2396590
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    [2026-08-03 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Lee heads home after five-nation overseas trip
    Snippet: FRANKFURT, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung headed home Sunday after wrapping up a trip aimed at strengthening cooperation with U.S. tech giants on artificial intelligence (AI) and with South American nations on critical minerals.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260802003400315
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    [2026-08-03 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: American Airlines cancels flights to Tel Aviv from NY's JFK Airport until at least March 2027
    Snippet: American Airlines extended the cancellation of all flights to Ben-Gurion Airport until at least March 2027, N12 News reported on Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-904354
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    [2026-08-03 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods
    Snippet: The United States Defense Department has awarded Northrop Grumman a $1.84 billion contract to supply Litening targeting pods to the US Air Force and to upgrade and maintain existing systems.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-904346
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