[2026-02-11 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore Winter Olympics skier trained on in-line skates for giant slalom debut

Snippet: Switzerland-based Faiz Basha found a lack of snow when he returned to Singapore for military service, so he needed to improvise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343157/singaporean-winter-olympics-athlete-trained-line-skates-ahead-giant-slalom-debut

[2026-02-11 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Jimmy Lai ruling shows Hong Kong’s resolve to uphold the rule of law

Snippet: No smear tactics or coercive sanction from Lai’s supporters or Western benefactors will weaken Hong Kong’s determination to safeguard national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3343025/jimmy-lai-ruling-shows-hong-kongs-resolve-uphold-rule-law

[2026-02-11 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong must keep up ‘unrelenting’ fight to safeguard national security

Snippet: The central government’s white paper is the clearest and strongest warning yet against violations of national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3343077/hong-kong-must-keep-unrelenting-fight-safeguard-national-security

[2026-02-11 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China's US Treasurys exit could limit Japan’s military spending - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chinas-us-treasurys-exit-could-limit-japans-military-spending/

[2026-02-10 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Collusion is a serious offence. Let Jimmy Lai’s case be an example

Snippet: Critics of the former media boss’ sentencing should remember that he was not on trial for his beliefs, but rather for a clearly defined crime against national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3343014/collusion-serious-offence-let-jimmy-lais-case-be-example

[2026-02-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi defence show

Snippet: Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343069/china-lifts-veil-secretive-underwater-combat-vehicle-saudi-arabia-defence-show

[2026-02-10 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Struggle for national security an ‘enduring task’ for Hong Kong, Beijing says

Snippet: John Lee says white paper issued by State Council serves as a stern warning to ‘traitors who betrayed the country and Hong Kong’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3342990/hong-kongs-national-security-work-ongoing-process-beijing-says-white-paper

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kim Jong-un vows ‘outstanding’ military role in new 5-year North Korea arms plan

Snippet: The five-year defence plan will be aimed at bolstering North Korea’s strategic and tactical nuclear capabilities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342920/north-koreas-kim-signals-party-congress-will-focus-exceptional-military-build

[2026-02-10 02:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years under national security law

Snippet: Beijing hails punishment as a ‘powerful declaration’ against those who dare challenge the city’s national security law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342970/ex-media-boss-jimmy-lai-jailed-20-years-under-national-security-law

[2026-02-10 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Hong Kong media dealt blow by Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence

Snippet: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday for three national security charges, a result that could see the 78-year-old spend the rest of his life in prison.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-media-dealt-blow-by-jimmy-lais-20-year-sentence/a-75876162

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s nuclear arsenal is under fire as US-Russia pact falls apart

Snippet: US accusations about secret Chinese nuclear tests surface amid arms race anxieties, but Beijing says concerns over its weapons are all hype

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342957/why-chinas-nuclear-arsenal-under-fire-us-russia-pact-falls-apart

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel kills 4 suspected militants in Gaza’s Rafah despite ceasefire

Snippet: Air strikes killed 24 in Gaza last Wednesday, with the Israeli military saying it was in response to one of its officers being wounded by enemy gunfire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3342945/israel-kills-4-suspected-militants-gazas-rafah-despite-ceasefire

[2026-02-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese drone for anti-submarine warfare among systems at Saudi defence show

Snippet: Demand is growing in the Middle East for autonomous platforms and it is now one of the largest overseas markets for China’s military drones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342898/chinese-drone-anti-submarine-warfare-among-systems-saudi-defence-show

[2026-02-09 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Structural reality’: why US tariff deal cannot sever India-Russia defence ties

Snippet: While the pact demands a halt to Russian oil imports, analysts say New Delhi’s military dependence on Moscow is non-negotiable

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342912/why-us-tariff-deal-cannot-sever-india-russia-defence-ties-structural-reality

[2026-02-09 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: democracy

Snippet: Asia Pacific Hong Kong activist’s father convicted under national security over insurance policy Asia Pacific TIMELINE: Hong Kong’s legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic Feb 9, 2026 2:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Asia Pacific Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years after national security trial Feb 9, 2026 10:22 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology Trump’s ‘narrative warfare’

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/democracy/

[2026-02-09 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hong Kong Security Law

Snippet: Asia Pacific Hong Kong activist’s father convicted under national security over insurance policy Asia Pacific TIMELINE: Hong Kong’s legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic Feb 9, 2026 2:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Asia Pacific Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years after national security trial Feb 9, 2026 10:22 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Asia Pacific Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/hong-kong-security-law/

[2026-02-09 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea grounds Cobra helicopters after fatal training crash

Snippet: South Korea suspends ‌operations ⁠of all AH-1S helicopters after a crash in Gapyeong killed two crew members

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342890/south-korea-grounds-cobra-military-helicopters-after-fatal-training-crash

[2026-02-09 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison - DailyNews

Snippet: A court in Hong Kong has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail following his conviction under a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/breaking-news/947779/hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison/

[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