[2026-02-09 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years after national security trial

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-prison-sentence-february-9-2026/

[2026-02-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Australia is picking up the tab for Philippine military upgrades

Snippet: Canberra’s security interests are more closely aligned with Manila than those of Washington, observers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342824/why-australia-picking-tab-philippine-military-upgrades

[2026-02-09 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security crimes

Snippet: Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342862/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-faces-sentencing-national-security-trial

[2026-02-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Small China pupil praised for carrying large load of luggage home for New Year

Snippet: Teenager uses skills learned at ‘military-style’ summer camps to pack quilt, mosquito tent, slippers, training shoes; secures items with ropes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342200/small-built-china-pupil-praised-carrying-large-bulk-luggage-his-way-home-new-year

[2026-02-08 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Arrest in Dubai after shooting of Russian general — FSB

Snippet: The man suspected of shooting senior Russian military intelligence officer ⁠Vladimir ‍Alekseyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) intelligence agency said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/arrest-in-dubai-after-shooting-of-russian-general-fsb/a-75859699

[2026-02-08 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Greenland, Denmark say US talks positive but future unclear

Snippet: Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt described diplomatic talks with the US on Saturday as "positive," though she said the fate of the autonomous territory under Denmark remains uncertain as US President Donald Trump continues to reiterate his desire to have it for the US, citing national security interests.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/greenland-foreign-minister-vivian-motzfeldt-us-talks-trump-sovereignty/a-75857039

[2026-02-08 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘China threat’? Norway slammed over ‘sheer speculation’ putting ties on line

Snippet: Chinese embassy rebuke follows latest annual risk assessments from Norwegian intelligence, police and national security agencies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342771/china-slams-threat-label-norway-security-report-sheer-speculation

[2026-02-08 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has the YJ-15 missile been deployed to the Chinese navy? A photo gives clues

Snippet: The world-leading weapon was unveiled during last year’s Victory Day parade but there was no word then on where it would be used

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342769/has-yj-15-missile-been-deployed-chinese-navy-photo-gives-clues

[2026-02-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s military command tightens discipline at the top in generals’ wake

Snippet: Revised rules are meant to close loopholes, PLA mouthpiece says, two weeks after Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli’s downfall

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342755/chinas-military-command-tightens-discipline-top-generals-wake

[2026-02-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan wants an effective reserve force. Will live-fire drills do the job?

Snippet: Challenges in forging conscripts into fighting force range from inadequate training facilities to eroding public will to defend the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342711/taiwan-wants-train-effective-reserve-force-will-live-fire-drills-do-job

[2026-02-07 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pentagon ditches Harvard as Hegseth declares university too ‘woke’

Snippet: The defence secretary says the Ivy League university ‘no longer meets the needs of the War Department or the military services’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342747/pentagon-ditches-harvard-hegseth-declares-university-too-woke

[2026-02-07 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Scripts, bank details and military rules: Cambodian scam compound secrets

Snippet: Mostly run by Chinese criminal gangs and staffed partly by trafficking victims, these complexes have proliferated across Indochina

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342740/cambodian-scam-victims-details-found-inside-compound-reveal-reach-cyber-gangs

[2026-02-07 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt rejects sanctions imposed by UK on four persons - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament that the Government rejects sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom (UK) on four people including Sri Lanka’s military chiefs and will act in accordance with international law in accordance with the Government’s clear international policy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/breaking-news/947074/govt-rejects-sanctions-imposed-by-uk-on-four-persons-minister/

[2026-02-06 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s military cracks down on training ‘fakery’ after Zhang Youxia’s ousting

Snippet: PLA plans to crack down on ‘fakery that undermines combat capability’, soon after top generals placed under corruption investigation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342631/chinas-military-vows-improve-scrutiny-training-after-fall-zhang-youxia

[2026-02-06 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Ukraine military aid left Slovakia ‘completely naked’ – PM

Snippet: Slovakia’s previous government left the country “completely naked” by donating fighter jets and anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday. He accused prosecutors of refusing to acknowledge the damage and covering it up for political reasons.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632090-slovakia-ukraine-arms-investigations/

[2026-02-06 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russian general shot several times in Moscow - DailyNews

Snippet: A high-profile general in Russia’s military has been shot several times and wounded in Moscow.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/breaking-news/946767/russian-general-shot-several-times-in-moscow/

[2026-02-06 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence wounded in Moscow shooting

Snippet: Several senior Russian officers have been assassinated since the start of the war in Ukraine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3342651/russian-general-shot-and-wounded-assassination-attempt-moscow

[2026-02-06 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/united-states-china-opt-out-joint-declaration-military-artificial-intelligence-use/

[2026-02-06 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US destroys another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

Snippet: The US military on Thursday said it killed two people in a strike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal drugs in the eastern Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-destroys-alleged-drug-boat-in-eastern-pacific/a-75832540

[2026-02-06 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue - DailyNews

Snippet: Senior US and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Oman later for direct talks amid a crisis that has raised fears of a military confrontation between the two countries.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/breaking-news/946647/us-and-iran-talks-to-begin-as-fears-of-direct-conflict-continue/

[2026-02-06 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on Monday in Hong Kong national security trial

Snippet: High Court judges to hand down penalties on 78-year-old defendant at 10am, according to judiciary website.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342589/jimmy-lai-sentencing-set-monday-hong-kong-national-security-trial

[2026-02-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How US-China space race is blurring line between civilian and military

Snippet: While the private sector seeks the next trillion-dollar breakthrough, national governments race to secure the orbital assets that now underpin modern deterrence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342254/us-china-orbital-arms-race-forging-trillion-dollar-space-economy

[2026-02-06 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump announces White House visit by Japanese PM Takaichi on March 19

Snippet: The US and Japan have been working to strike a ‘very substantial’ deal on trade, as well as collaborating on national security, Trump said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3342567/trump-announces-white-house-visit-japanese-pm-takaichi-march-19

[2026-02-05 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China’s first hybrid transport drone be a ‘game changer’ in Taiwan Strait?

Snippet: The CH YH-1000S, an unmanned vehicle that is considered capable of supplying combat troops, completed its maiden flight over the weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342435/could-chinas-first-hybrid-transport-drone-prove-game-changer-taiwan-strait

[2026-02-05 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: nuclear weapons

Snippet: Top 5 News Today COA flags P300-M road, bridge works by Discaya firm | The wRap Global Affairs UN chief calls New START expiration ‘grave moment’ Feb 5, 2026 9:54 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied US & Canada US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade Feb 2, 2026 10:29 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied US & Canada Trump

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/nuclear-weapons/

[2026-02-05 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: सैन्य ड्रोन का नया ठिकाना म्यूनिख

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/munich-is-new-hotspot-for-military-drone-technology/video-75718170

[2026-02-05 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Can Iran Attack America? - DailyNews

Snippet: Tensions between the US and Iran have raised questions about a potential conflict. Iran’s leaders have warned that it was ready for war following U.S. President Donald Trump’s consideration of military action against Tehran for its violent crackdown on protesters. U.S. vs Iran Military Strength: The U.S. military vastly outmatches Iran in manpower, budget, airpower (aircraft, tankers), and Naval strength (carriers, destroyers).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/general-opinion/945630/can-iran-attack-america/

[2026-02-05 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Inside the French Foreign Legion's jungle bootcamp

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/inside-the-french-foreign-legion-jungle-bootcamp-tough-military-training/video-74554087

[2026-02-05 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US and China defence sectors emerge as key battlegrounds in the race for AI

Snippet: As both military powers vie to integrate innovative technology first, the race is on to develop and fast-track the latest advancements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3342412/us-and-china-defence-sectors-emerge-key-battlegrounds-race-ai

[2026-02-05 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China expels defence officials from legislature amid corruption crackdown

Snippet: Three senior executives removed from National People’s Congress without explanation could face disciplinary action or criminal charges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342411/china-expels-defence-industry-officials-legislature-amid-corruption-crackdown

[2026-02-04 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US shoots down Iranian drone that ‘aggressively’ approached an aircraft carrier, military says - DailyNews

Snippet: A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, threatening to ramp up tensions as the Trump administration warns of possible military action to get Iran to the negotiating table.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/04/breaking-news/945541/us-shoots-down-iranian-drone-that-aggressively-approached-an-aircraft-carrier-military-says/

[2026-02-04 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Record F-35 deliveries muscle up American allies in the Asia-Pacific region

Snippet: US aerospace executive tells a media briefing at the Singapore Airshow that regional operators will have 300 units by 2035

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342328/record-f-35-deliveries-muscle-american-allies-asia-pacific-region

[2026-02-04 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Xi's military purge is not really about corruption - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/xis-military-purge-is-not-really-about-corruption/

[2026-02-04 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Friend or foe? Leaked Vietnamese military document labels US ‘belligerent’

Snippet: While noting that ‘there is little risk of a war’, document urges vigilance to prevent the US from finding a pretext to invade Vietnam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342318/vietnam-prepared-possible-war-against-belligerent-us-secret-paper-shows

[2026-02-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China’s GJ-21 stealth attack drone joined sea trials for Type 076 Sichuan?

Snippet: Photos circulating on social media have sparked speculation that the PLA Navy’s amphibious assault ship has entered a new phase of testing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342208/has-chinas-gj-21-stealth-attack-drone-joined-sea-trials-type-076-sichuan

[2026-02-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does the fall of PLA top brass Zhang Youxia say about Beijing’s Taiwan plans?

Snippet: Investigations into China’s top military commanders have raised questions about the PLA’s battle readiness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342224/what-does-fall-pla-top-brass-zhang-youxia-say-about-beijings-taiwan-plans

[2026-02-04 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nato starts planning for Arctic military mission amid Greenland row with Trump

Snippet: The defence alliance has said it would boost its presence in the region after the US president’s repeated threats to take over the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342290/nato-starts-planning-arctic-military-mission-amid-greenland-row-trump

[2026-02-04 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Iran: Witnesses describe violence, chaos during protests

Snippet: Mass protests, a deepening economic crisis and a tense military standoff with the US have strained Iranian officials' hold on the Islamic Republic in recent weeks.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-witnesses-describe-violence-chaos-during-protests/a-75786890

[2026-02-04 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear treaty matters for China

Snippet: Analysts warn expiry of New Start could trigger vicious circle and three-way arms race between Beijing, Washington and Moscow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342278/why-collapse-last-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-matters-china-and-world

[2026-02-03 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s J-10C stars at Singapore Airshow after lead role in India-Pakistan war

Snippet: Beijing is eyeing the Southeast Asian market after the 4.5-generation fighter raised its international profile by shooting down a Rafale jet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342255/chinas-j-10c-performs-singapore-air-show-after-lead-role-india-pakistan-conflict

[2026-02-03 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: USS Abraham Lincoln is in the Arabian Sea. So is a Chinese vessel

Snippet: Research ship Dayang Yihao may have been sailing near the American warship, independent military observer says in a social media post

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342260/us-aircraft-carrier-abraham-lincoln-sailing-arabian-sea-so-chinese-vessel

[2026-02-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan set to revive WWII military titles in controversial shift

Snippet: While some argue the change aligns Japan with global norms, others say better pay – not historical titles – is what soldiers really need

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342089/japan-set-revive-wwii-military-titles-controversial-shift

[2026-02-03 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran nuclear deal

Snippet: Middle East Iran, US to hold nuclear talks on Friday as Trump warns Tehran US & Canada US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade Feb 2, 2026 10:29 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied US & Canada Trump warns Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’ Jan 29, 2026 3:09 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/iran-nuclear-deal/

[2026-02-03 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Raiders descending from the sky - DailyNews

Snippet: All of us have watched movies that show soldiers parachuting into battle. Other films depict Special Forces storming buildings, landing by helicopter or “fast roping” from a helicopter into urban targets. Success in real life is achieved with sacrifice, planning and intense training. The failure of Operation Eagle Claw in April 1980 (the failed rescue of American hostages in Iran) highlighted the need for a specific US Army aviation unit dedicated to supporting special operations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/general-opinion/944360/raiders-descending-from-the-sky/

[2026-02-03 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran plans nuclear talks with US as Trump warns of ‘bad things’

Snippet: Facing threats of potential US military action, Tehran agrees to a Friday meeting in Istanbul on its nuclear programme

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3342157/irans-president-pezeshkian-orders-nuclear-talks-us-trump-hopeful-deal

[2026-02-03 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: At the brink: Can South Sudan avert another civil war?

Snippet: South Sudan could be sliding toward a civil war . The country's senior military commander, Johnson Olony, reportedly urged troops recently to act decisively and "spare no lives," including civilians, as part of preparations for a government offensive against opposition forces in Jonglei state. The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and other human rights organizations have condemned Olony's remarks as encouragement for potential war cimes.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/at-the-brink-can-south-sudan-avert-another-civil-war/a-75769274

[2026-02-02 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gaza’s Rafah crossing sees ‘limited’ reopening amid truce, but challenges remain

Snippet: Restoring the Rafah-Egypt crossing is a vital milestone for the peace process, concluding the long closure enforced by the Israeli military

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3342115/gazas-rafah-crossing-reopens-amid-israel-hamas-ceasefire-challenges-remain

[2026-02-02 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhang Youxia probe to end ‘watered-down’ military capability: PLA Daily

Snippet: Investigation and in-depth political rectification to bring in new atmosphere and positive spirit, commentary in official military paper says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342072/zhang-youxia-investigation-end-watered-down-capability-chinas-military

[2026-02-02 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China's space aircraft carrier: superweapon or propaganda?

Snippet: The flying aircraft carrier is larger than any warship in use today and heavier than a supertanker: China’s Luanniao is intended to shape future warfare — from space. Yet experts describe the superweapon as high-tech theater with a political message.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/china-taiwan-space-aircraft-luanniao-carrier-weapon-military-technology/a-75726514

[2026-02-02 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/analysis-usa-military-action-iran-2026/