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South China Morning PostLeans right

FULL EVENT: Asean defence ministers’ talks welcome ceremony

Live coverage of arrivals and a welcoming ceremony at the 20th Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Cebu, Philippines. The ADMM-Plus brings together defence ministers from Asean’s 11 member states and eight dialogue partners:...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 16 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Why Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalry

Japan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while uncertainty over Washington’s long-term Indo-Pacific strategy has deepened Tokyo’s...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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Truth score 45Factuality: Mixed
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The Japan TimesCenter

With China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the commitment at a bilateral meeting this week.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 58 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 50Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

China accuses Philippines of setting up ‘obstacles’ to attending Asean defence meeting

China has accused the Philippines of setting up “numerous obstacles” to attending a meeting with defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and of violating “basic diplomatic protocols”. The row, which...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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India TodayCenter
Truth score 401
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India TodayCenter

Statecraft: Israel Election Probe, Trump Midterm Test & India ASEAN Defence Pitch

Statecraft Israel Election Probe Trump Midterm Test India ASEAN Defence Pitch

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Living Media
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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The HillCenter

Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to Philippines

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to guide cooperation in the next few years during...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
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The Japan TimesCenter

Koizumi vows to uphold ‘defense-oriented’ policy at ASEAN meet

The pledge comes as China continues to accuse Japan of "accelerated remilitarization."

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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Truth score 55
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ABC News (US)Leans left

Asian trading is mixed as worries about AI-related issues grow

Asian trading is mixed as worries about the future of artificial intelligence grow after Alphabet’s stock drop dragged on U.S. markets

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Truth score: 55 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Asian scientists are looking to South Korea as it becomes harder to stay in the US

As tightening US visa restrictions and geopolitics lock out Asian researchers from Western institutions, South Korea is emerging as a new academic sanctuary for top talent. According to Yoo Ji-beom, president of Sungkyunkwan University...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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LivemintNot rated
Truth score 34
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LivemintNot rated

Asian Paints treads carefully on price hikes as raw material costs squeeze margins

India’s largest paint maker is wary of passing on the full impact of input cost inflation for fear of dampening demand, even as rising costs erode profitability.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
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Daily MailCenter

Nike's Asian factories pay workers so poorly some have taken second jobs collecting trash, despite oh-so-woke sportswear giant's claims that it is ethical

Once hailed as the epitome of cool, a sportswear brand reportedly pays its Asian factory workers so little that some are forced to moonlight as trash collector.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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Times of IndiaCenter
Truth score 38
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Times of IndiaCenter

Global Market Today: Asian stocks slide as tech earnings disappoint, AI fears mount

The Kospi Index in South Korea — a key barometer of the AI trade — fell over 3% with chip heavyweights Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. declining. That dragged the MSCI Asia Pacific Index down 0.3%.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Truth score 41
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South China Morning PostLeans right

Can Connie Chan become San Francisco’s first Asian-American in Congress?

On a recent warm Thursday evening, supporters drift into San Francisco’s United Irish Cultural Centre to hear Connie Chan, who is running for California’s 11th congressional district. Born in Hong Kong, Chan attended elementary school...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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ReasonTVLeans right
Truth score 40
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ReasonTVLeans right

Montana Man Faces Felony Charges for Telling Man of South Asian Descent To 'Go Back to His Country'

Two men at odds, one with a blurry face

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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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NewsCenter
Truth score 38
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NewsCenter

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2026 Hockey: India Leave It Late, Score 3 Goals In 8 Minutes To Seal Dramatic Win

India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2026 Hockey: India Leave It Late, Score 3 Goals In 8 Minutes To Seal Dramatic Win NDTV Sports Asian Champions Trophy: Abhishek brace helps India beat Japan 4-1 ESPN India ACT: India...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Ranbir Kapoor, Yash Light Up Gold House’s Diwali Event as Group Launches South Asian Shorts Fund

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari shared an emotional Instagram note after the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, directed by husband Nitesh Tiwari. Ramayana is being positioned as one of the grandest films ever mounted in Indian...

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Truth score: 64 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -17Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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Business
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NewsCenter
Truth score 38
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NewsCenter

Roman Reigns inspired his punches; Andre Russell earned him a nickname: Meet Army havaldar and Asian Game

Roman Reigns inspired his punches; Andre Russell earned him a nickname: Meet Army havaldar and Asian Game The Times of India

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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India TodayCenterNewsCenter
Truth score 49
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India TodayCenter

ACT 2026: India cruise past China 5-2 as Harmanpreet, Sukhjeet shine

ACT India cruise past China as Harmanpreet Sukhjeet shine

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Truth score: 49 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 67Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center

More than 3,000 deaths in Indonesia linked to fire pollution, report says

Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in September, according to a new study. Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Alibaba Group33%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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IndiaCenter
Truth score 38
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IndiaCenter

CM Bhagwant Mann honours captains of all 6 teams participating in the championship

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 on October 27, 2026, marking the first time the state has hosted the Asian Hockey Championship.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
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ABC News (Australia)Center

FA expecting Socceroos friendlies in Middle East to go ahead

Football Australia says it is closely monitoring conditions in the volatile region, but expects a pair of Asian Cup lead-up games to go ahead.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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VarietyLeans left
Truth score 42
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VarietyLeans left

Taiwanese Feature ‘Uncle’ Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Awards

Taiwanese project “Uncle,” directed by Yen Hao-hsuan, won the Tokyo Project Award on Friday at the seventh Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM) in Tokyo. “Uncle” had already picked up the Asian Gen-Z Award earlier in the ceremony. Prizes...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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