[2026-02-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ramadan Friday prayers at sunrise captured in this extraordinary photo

Snippet: Palestinian worshippers line up to pass through the Israeli military Qalandia checkpoint between the West Bank city of Ramallah and Jerusalem on their way to attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ramadan-al-aqsa-mosque-extraordinary-photo

[2026-02-27 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

Snippet: China has removed 19 officials, including nine from the military, from its list of lawmakers ahead of its biggest annual political meeting next week.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6270z0dr6no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pentagon shoots down government drone in Texas accident, congressional aides say

Snippet: The US military shot down a US government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888191

[2026-02-27 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourists flock to Seoul, child shoved in Tokyo crossing: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China tracking military moves near Iran to why tourists are ditching Tokyo for Seoul, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3344715/chinese-tourists-flock-seoul-child-shoved-tokyo-crossing-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-02-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Elite US Air Force Pilot Arrested For Training The Chinese Military

Snippet: The following has made for quite the headline, as a retired elite US Air Force pilot is in very hot water and faces US intelligence and military questioning: "A former US Air Force fighter pilot with more than two decades of experience with nuclear delivery systems and aircraft, including advanced F-35 stealth jets, has been arrested and charged with conspiring to help the Chinese military," according to CNN.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/elite-us-air-force-pilot-arrested-training-chinese-military

[2026-02-27 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US military laser shoots down government drone in Texas incidentUS lawmakers slam ‘incompetence’ after firing of military anti-drone system spurred airspace restrictions.

Snippet: US lawmakers slam ‘incompetence’ after firing of military anti-drone system spurred airspace restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344810/us-military-laser-shoots-down-government-drone-texas-incident

[2026-02-27 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran's top targets in retaliatory strikes likely to include key Israeli infrastructure, US bases

Snippet: Iran's top-priority targets in the event of a war with the US will be Israel, as well as America's military bases in the Middle East, according to an analysis from the Alma Research and Education Center published on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888175

[2026-02-27 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lawmakers say US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

Snippet: People stand in line at check-in counters at El Paso International Airport, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/military-laser-border-drone-texas-airport-55aaab7093f7d6dd174f909f3875001c

[2026-02-27 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) N. Korea's Kim brings teenage daughter to center stage at military parade

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Yonhap) -- The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Ju-ae, drew renewed attention as she took center stage with her father at this week's military parade that wrapped up the North's key party congress, further reinforcing views that she may be in line to lead the communist dynasty.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260227003500315

[2026-02-27 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pakistan warplanes bomb Kabul; Islamabad declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

Snippet: Pakistan has bombed Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and other cities as fighting spread following attacks by Afghan forces against Pakistani military positions along their shared border earlier.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/pakistan-warplanes-bomb-kabul-as-clashes-with-afghanistan-intensify

[2026-02-27 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on military options against Iran - report

Snippet: United States Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Admiral Brad Cooper briefed US President Donald Trump on potential military options in Iran, ABC News cited a person close to the president as saying on Thursday night.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888187

[2026-02-27 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Blasts rock Kabul as Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange strikes (VIDEOS)

Snippet: Multiple explosions shook the Afghan capital, Kabul, and several other regions early Friday morning as Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged military strikes across their volatile border, accusing each other of escalating the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633102-pakistan-afghanistan-retaliatory-strikes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-27 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US warns Syria against using Chinese telecom technology over national security concerns

Snippet: The United States has warned Syria against relying on Chinese technology in its telecommunications sector, arguing it conflicts with US interests and threatens US national security, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888169

[2026-02-27 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says

Snippet: Afghanistan has launched a "large-scale" military operation against Pakistani army positions in response to recent strikes, Taliban officials have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j5qx9n887o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US military would only use Anthropic's AI technology in legal ways, Pentagon says

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s top spokesman has reiterated that the military wants to use Anthropic’s artificial intelligence technology in legal ways and will not let the company dictate any limits ahead of a Friday deadline to agree to its demands.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/business/sunday-business-it/us-military-would-only-use-anthropics-ai-technology-in-legal-ways-pentagon-says/2289560

[2026-02-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India and Israel see common front as Modi visits Israel amidst regional tensions - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit that both countries have cast as a chance to deepen relations, as regional concerns mount over the risk of military conflict between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/world/958498/india-and-israel-see-common-front-as-modi-visits-israel-amidst-regional-tensions/

[2026-02-27 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The role of intelligence in national security - DailyNews

Snippet: The primary responsibility of every Government is the welfare of its citizens. Across the modern world there are many adversaries intent on disrupting a nation’s safety and stability. National security agencies are therefore essential in anticipating and neutralising these emerging dangers. To stay one step ahead of threats, these organisations gather and analyse intelligence from a wide variety of sources.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/general-opinion/958542/the-role-of-intelligence-in-national-security/

[2026-02-27 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Afghanistan launches retaliatory attacks on Pakistan border posts, Taliban says

Snippet: Afghanistan attacked Pakistani military positions along the border late on Thursday in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes, the Taliban said, adding to fears of a renewed escalation of violence between the neighbors.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888159

[2026-02-27 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 27th Air Force Cycling Tour begins today - DailyNews

Snippet: Three military cycling teams from the United Arab Emirates, India and Russia are set to compete in the 27th Air Force Cycling Tour, which begins today (27) and concludes on March 1. The event is organized to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/sports/958779/27th-air-force-cycling-tour-begins-today/

[2026-02-27 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Myanmar military using festivals as propaganda to hide war zone

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/myanmar-festival-propaganda-hiding-war-amid-air-strikes/106382144

[2026-02-27 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: After years in exile, Iran's crown prince is planning for a takeover

Snippet: As the United States and Iran depart their third round of nuclear talks amid growing fears of another possible war in the Middle East, one man is hoping the US will launch a targeted attack on Iran, regardless of whether or not they reach a deal.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/reza-pahlavi-on-military-intervention-in-iran-and-his-transition/106382722

[2026-02-27 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan

Snippet: Afghanistan has launched attacks againt Pakistani military positions along the border in response to Pakistani air strikes last week, Taliban authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/afghanistan-says-it-launches-attacks-against-pakistan

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

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatum

Snippet: Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-military-ai-hegseth-department-of-defense-f05674f7195051ab843e5087d12c8cf8

[2026-02-27 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hamas, Iran helping Russia send migrants to Europe via tunnels, US military historian says - report

Snippet: Russia sends migrants to Europe through secret tunnels originating in Belarus, possibly built by Hamas or Hezbollah, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888124

[2026-02-27 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces on a Darfur town displaces over 3,000

Snippet: Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, center, greets the crowd during a military-backed tribes’ rally in the Nile River State of Sudan, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Hjaj, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sudan-darfur-displaced-paramilitary-rsf-31d4a6c48cf3162b3be391a37dedef36

[2026-02-27 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Afghan authorities carry out airstrikes on Pakistan

Snippet: KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan military authorities say they have begun carrying out strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes days ago.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-airstrikes-513791ef82fb8c2e4acce08c2b80c41a

[2026-02-27 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A look at the US military buildup in the Middle East

Snippet: Speaking at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, President Donald Trump warned anew that “bad things will happen” if Iran refuses to make a deal on its nuclear program. Trump said the world will find out “over the next, probably, ten days.”

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-military-iran-buildup-nuclear-program-5663a8b0d81c8439adfaa010c59a36f5

[2026-02-27 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No shortcuts to peace in Ukraine

Snippet: WHEN Russian forces stormed into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Moscow’s strongman Vladimir Putin was supremely confident the “military operation” would be over in a matter of days.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/opinion/editorial/no-shortcuts-to-peace-in-ukraine/2286149

[2026-02-27 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran-US talks begin in push to avert war

Snippet: GENEVA, Switzerland — Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday, a last-ditch effort to avert war following the biggest American military buildup in the Middle East in decades.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/world/americas-emea/iran-us-talks-begin-in-push-to-avert-war/2286234

[2026-02-27 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations – study

Snippet: Leading artificial intelligence models chose to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises, according to a recent study published by King’s College London, raising concerns about the growing role of AI in military decision-making.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633086-ai-nuke-war-simulation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-27 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations – study

Snippet: Leading artificial intelligence models chose to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises, according to a recent study published by King’s College London, raising concerns about the growing role of AI in military decision-making.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633086-ai-nuke-war-simulation/

[2026-02-27 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: State Duma Passes Bill Protecting Foreign Fighters From Criminal Prosecution Back Home

Snippet: Lawmakers in the lower-house State Duma on Thursday passed a bill that would shield foreign nationals who enlist in the Russian military from being extradited to their home countries if they face criminal charges there.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/26/state-duma-passes-bill-protecting-foreign-fighters-from-criminal-prosecution-back-home-a92057

[2026-02-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed

Snippet: A third family says the Australian government must do more to hold Israel and the Israeli Defence Force to account, including demanding an apology

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/australian-soldiers-graves-bulldozed-gaza-reparations-israel-idf-apology

[2026-02-27 00:52 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Fountain of filth’ and an inflatable Maradona: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenParis, FranceThe French far-right leader Marine Le Pen holds a lamb as she visits the Paris international agricultural show (Salon de l’Agriculture) at the Paris ExpoPhotograph: Raphaël Lafargue/ABACA/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenChonburi province, ThailandUS marines participate in an amphibious assault exercise as part of the Cobra Gold 2026 joint military exercisePhotograph: Chalinee Thirasupa/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenWest BankA cat sits outside a tent that was reportedly set on fire by Israeli settlers from a nearby settlement, in Susya village,

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/feb/26/fountain-of-filth-inflatable-maradona-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-02-27 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Two Palestinians killed by Israel strikes in Gaza, say hospital officials

Snippet: Palestinians mourn over the bodies of two members of Hamas, Muhammad Abu Jabal, and Fadl Al-Burdini who were killed in an Israeli military strike, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hamas-war-netanyahu-1bb1a68df1a35b2936a91ce0b5505d65

[2026-02-27 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: What’s at stake in the third round of US-Iran talks?

Snippet: American and Iranian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday for a new round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions, as Washington simultaneously amasses military assets in the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633078-iran-and-united-states-met-geneva/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-27 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China close to giving Iran a ship-killer as US carriers close in

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/china-close-to-giving-iran-a-ship-killer-as-us-carriers-close-in/

[2026-02-26 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Breaking | China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’

Snippet: Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of representatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344768/chinas-top-legislature-removes-9-military-officials-ahead-beijings-two-sessions

[2026-02-26 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Fearing Pentagon pizza index effect, IAF sets new take-out guidelines - report

Snippet: The Israel Air Force (IAF) has issued a new directive asking soldiers not to order food to the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, fearing an uptick in orders could alert outsiders to military action, Ynet reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888103

[2026-02-26 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Can we use history predict Trump's next move on Iran?

Snippet: As tensions continue to mount between the United States and Iran, many find themselves asking: What will Donald Trump do next? Will he strike a deal with the Iranian regime, or will the US resort to military action? In this context, it’s essential to look at history to understand how past US presidents navigated similar situations.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-888098

[2026-02-26 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘reminds’ its male citizens in Russia about Moscow’s military service lawMen applying for long-term Russian residency must agree to serve a year in the armed forces, consulate says in an unusual notice.

Snippet: Men applying for long-term Russian residency must agree to serve a year in the armed forces, consulate says in an unusual notice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344760/why-china-reminding-its-male-citizens-russia-about-moscows-military-service-law

[2026-02-26 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Greek court finds 4 guilty in major 2022 spyware scandal

Snippet: A Greek court has sentenced four people, including two Israelis, to prison over a major wiretapping scandal involving the illegal use of Predator software to target dozens of politicians, journalists, business leaders and military officials.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/greek-court-finds-4-guilty-in-major-2022-spyware-scandal

[2026-02-26 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: DRC: At least nine killed in drone strike that killed M23 spokesperson

Snippet: Sources have told various press agencies that the drone strike near the Rubaya mining site on 24 February that killed M23 military spokesperson Willy Ngoma also killed nine other people. It however missed the movement's military commander.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/drc-at-least-nine-killed-in-drone-strike-that-killed-m23-spokesperson/

[2026-02-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Health Care] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Senate Leaders Warn Defense Department About Procuring Generic Drugs Overseas

Snippet: Senate leaders are urging the Department of Defense to prioritize the purchase of generic drugs manufactured in the United States, warning that the country’s overreliance on foreign factories poses an “existential risk” to the military.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/senators-warn-hegseth-foreign-drug-manufacturers

[2026-02-26 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Hostage diplomacy’ fears mount over arrest of Japanese journalist in IranThe incident comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with a large American military force positioned near Iran.

Snippet: The incident comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with a large American military force positioned near Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344719/fears-mount-over-japanese-reporter-detained-iran-being-used-hostage-diplomacy

[2026-02-26 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel carries out military incursion into Syria’s Quneitra in the Golan

Snippet: Dozens of Israeli military vehicles have staged an incursion into Syria’s southwestern Quneitra province in the Golan Heights, local media have reported, in yet another breach of the country’s sovereignty.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/israel-carries-out-military-incursion-into-syrias-quneitra-in-the-golan

[2026-02-26 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis

Snippet: A large Chinese military drone has conducted regular flights over the South China Sea in recent months while transmitting false transponder signals that made it appear to be other aircraft, including a sanctioned Belarusian cargo plane and a British Typhoon fighter jet.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888042

[2026-02-26 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Germany Greenlights First Major Suicide Drone Acquirement After Learning From Ukraine War

Snippet: A major new trend which has been heating up on Europe's periphery over the last years of war in Ukraine has been the use of suicide drones and drone swarms, which have proven effective as well as frightening for anyone on the receiving end.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/germany-greenlights-first-major-suicide-drone-acquirement-after-lessons-ukraine-war

[2026-02-26 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump advisors prefer Israel strike Iran before US to boost support for military action - Politico

Snippet: Senior advisors to US President Donald Trump would prefer if Israel struck Iran first, believing that such a move would provide better optics and help muster voter support for a US strike, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the discussions.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888044

[2026-02-26 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US-Iran Geneva talks live updates: US assembles largest military deployment in decades

Snippet: In his State of the Union address Trump said his preference was to use diplomacy in dealing with Iran. But, he added, “I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror — which they are, by far — to have a nuclear weapon.”

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/us-iran-geneva-nuclear-talks-updates-2-26-2026