[2026-08-16 23:28 UTC+10:00] [Volodymyr Zelenskiy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moscow strikes Ukrainian steel plant as Kyiv targets Russian economy

Snippet: Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a Nato air policing mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the latest attacks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3364208/moscow-strikes-ukrainian-steel-plant-kyiv-targets-russian-economy

[2026-08-16 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hamas’s popularity is falling, but Khalil al-Hayya remains more popular than PA’s Abbas - poll

Snippet: Though Hamas’s popularity has declined among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya still commands more support than Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, according to a new poll published by the Ramallah-based Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905677

[2026-08-16 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Palestinian Alaa Shehada wins second consecutive Fringe First with new one-man show | The National

Snippet: Palestinian actor Alaa Shehada has won a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for The Bridge, a one-man show that turns an arduous journey between the occupied West Bank and Jordan into a story about family, separation and daily life under occupation.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/16/palestinian-alaa-shehada-wins-second-consecutive-fringe-first-with-new-one-man-show/

[2026-08-16 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes

Snippet: Six people have been injured at a market in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, as the country was hit by a series of Russian strikes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c8dnn05e90lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-16 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Spearhead of annexation’: Israel hands West Bank rule to civilian police

Snippet: Palestinian politicians and analysts have warned against what they describe as an Israeli plan to illegally annex the occupied West Bank by implementing a series of decisions and actions under different pretexts.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/spearhead-of-annexation-israel-hands-west-bank-rule-to-civilian-police

[2026-08-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: West Bank homes left without water or electricity

Snippet: Three homes under siege in the town of Qusra in the occupied West Bank have been left without electricity or water.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/west-bank-homes-left-without-water-or-electricity

[2026-08-16 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – A Tehran resident named Saeed says he is dismayed as he looks for better-paying employment than his current elementary school teaching job after months of war with the United States and its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/limited-options-for-many-iranians-as-war-with-us-chokes-economy

[2026-08-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running?From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3364192/eat-move-live-well-hong-kong-style?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesEat, move, live well: Hong Kong styleWith health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness. Updated: 16 Aug, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running?From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3364192/eat-move-live-well-hong-kong-style

[2026-08-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral

Snippet: The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3364189/china-fly-flags-half-mast-former-premier-zhu-rongjis-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral

Snippet: The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3364189/china-fly-flags-half-mast-former-premier-zhu-rongjis-funeral

[2026-08-16 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel’s milk bank stepped in for babies separated from mothers on October 7

Snippet: There are more than 800 mother’s milk banks around the world – about half in developed countries – that collect the nourishing liquid from breastfeeding mothers to give to premature babies whose mothers can’t nurse them.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-905631

[2026-08-16 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jim Rogers talks up the Chinese yuan amid fears of a US market crisis

Snippet: Legendary investor lauds the yuan but says his cash holdings are still in US dollars because the Chinese currency lacks full convertibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3364181/jim-rogers-talks-chinese-yuan-amid-fears-us-market-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 18:38 UTC+10:00] [Central Asian] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jim Rogers talks up the Chinese yuan amid fears of a US market crisis

Snippet: Legendary investor lauds the yuan but says his cash holdings are still in US dollars because the Chinese currency lacks full convertibility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3364181/jim-rogers-talks-chinese-yuan-amid-fears-us-market-crisis

[2026-08-16 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF postpones Palestinian terror arrests as forces diverted to fight West Bank extremism - report

Snippet: The IDF has needed to cancel and postpone the arrest of Palestinians suspected of terrorism as forces are diverted to deal with rising settler extremism in the West Bank, Army Radio reported on Sunday morning.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-905620

[2026-08-16 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine

Snippet: Firefighters work at the site of a book market hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Global education] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI cheating, leaked papers and marking errors: how exam protests went global

Snippet: Student unrest sweeps India, Portugal and Mexico as grievances and pressure for good grades in tough job market collide

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/16/ai-cheating-leaked-papers-marking-errors-how-exam-protests-went-global

[2026-08-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Who will care for Korea's elderly? Foreign workers enter troubled market

Snippet: As South Korea turns to foreign students to fill a shortage of caregivers, experts warn that bringing in new workers without first improving pay, conditions and career prospects could leave the underlying crisis unresolved

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840478

[2026-08-16 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Stock loans on roll amid market rebound

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Local investors are again borrowing a large amount in loans to buy local stocks as the country's stock market rebounded from its deep trough, market data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260816001800320

[2026-08-16 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief cites US trade and interest rate trends as risks for city’s economy for rest of 2026, but expects growth momentum to continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364173/impact-us-trade-policy-shifts-hong-kong-primarily-psychological-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 15:49 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief cites US trade and interest rate trends as risks for city’s economy for rest of 2026, but expects growth momentum to continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364173/impact-us-trade-policy-shifts-hong-kong-primarily-psychological-paul-chan

[2026-08-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market

Snippet: European equities have historically struggled to ignite the kind of investor enthusiasm enjoyed by U.S. stocks and certain fast-growing Asian markets. The continent has fewer high-growth companies, shallower capital markets and is thought to have a less compelling long-term earnings growth story.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/16/goldman-stock-market-outperformance.html

[2026-08-16 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Can Nandan Nilekani lead India's exam system out of corruption? | The National

Snippet: The pressure is on for Nandan Nilekani as he heads a high-powered task force to overhaul and restore trust in the Indian examination system after widespread paper leaks triggered nationwide protests and a political crisis.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/16/can-nandan-nilekani-lead-indias-exam-system-out-of-corruption/

[2026-08-16 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Several Palestinians injured as settlers continue attacks in West Bank

Snippet: Israeli settlers continued their assaults on Palestinians and their property in the occupied West Bank, injuring several people. Here are the details of some of these attacks, reported by Wafa.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/several-palestinians-injured-settlers-continue-attacks-west-bank

[2026-08-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s high-spending counties emerge as bright spot as domestic demand remains weak

Snippet: Lower costs, lighter debt and return-migrant capital are boosting household purchasing power in China’s smaller cities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364078/chinas-high-spending-counties-emerge-bright-spot-domestic-demand-remains-weak?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Jiangsu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s high-spending counties emerge as bright spot as domestic demand remains weak

Snippet: Lower costs, lighter debt and return-migrant capital are boosting household purchasing power in China’s smaller cities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364078/chinas-high-spending-counties-emerge-bright-spot-domestic-demand-remains-weak

[2026-08-16 11:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Stock short selling on rise despite market upturn

Snippet: Stock short selling has been on the rise despite the country's stock market sharply rebounding from a rout caused by a crash in chipmakers and artificial intelligence (AI)-related shares, data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10842601

[2026-08-16 11:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Household credit surely to have topped 2,000 tln-won mark for 1st time

Snippet: Household credit in South Korea is surely to have topped the 2,000 trillion-won ($1.41 trillion) landmark in the second quarter, driven by increased home-backed loans and stock loans, according to industry sources Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10842594

[2026-08-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analysts

Snippet: Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364087/luxury-home-sales-rebound-mainland-china-overall-market-recovery-unlikely-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rebound in China luxury home sales divorced from rest of market: analysts

Snippet: Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364087/luxury-home-sales-rebound-mainland-china-overall-market-recovery-unlikely-analysts

[2026-08-16 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Household credit surely to have topped 2,000 tln-won mark for 1st time

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Household credit in South Korea is surely to have topped the 2,000 trillion-won (US$1.41 trillion) landmark in the second quarter, driven by increased home-backed loans and stock loans, according to industry sources Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260816000700320

[2026-08-16 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Stock short selling on rise despite market upturn

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Stock short selling has been on the rise despite the country's stock market sharply rebounding from a rout caused by a crash in chipmakers and artificial intelligence (AI)-related shares, data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260816000500320

[2026-08-16 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers injure five Palestinians in Masafer Yatta attacks

Snippet: Five Palestinians, including two women, two men and a child, suffered bruises and contusions when Israeli settlers attacked residents of Umm al-Khair village in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, the Wafa news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-injure-five-palestinians-masafer-yatta-attacks

[2026-08-16 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rescue pug who escaped South Korea’s dog meat trade crowned ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ in California

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/15/us-news/worlds-ugliest-dog-crowned-as-meat-market-rescue-pug-jinny-lu-wins-5000/

[2026-08-16 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: More Than Half Of Gen Z Investors Have Moved Money Into Sports Bets

Snippet: A growing share of young Americans is folding sports gambling into their long-term financial plans, according to new research from the investment platform Betterment.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/more-half-gen-z-investors-have-moved-money-sports-bets

[2026-08-16 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Gig economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Delivery drivers will get a minimum wage in Australia’s ‘world-first’ deal. But is it fair – and will your Uber Eats cost more?

Snippet: A closer look at the new rules for gig workers – agreed to by Uber Eats and Doordash – shows ‘minimum wage’ looks a little different than usual

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/16/delivery-drivers-will-get-a-minimum-wage-in-australias-world-first-deal-but-is-it-fair-and-will-your-uber-eats-cost-more

[2026-08-16 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Shepherd attacked by Palestinians in West Bank, gunshots fired at Israeli settlement

Snippet: Two separate attacks took place in the West Bank over the weekend, according to United Hatzalah, citing the Binyamin Regional Council Spokesperson.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-905595

[2026-08-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Philanthropist’s Byron Bay home with a zen room has $15m price hopes

Snippet: Sam Beddison, a philanthropist and entrepreneur, has put his contemporary Byron Bay residence on the market with a price guide of $15 million, local sources say.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/philanthropist-s-byron-bay-home-with-a-zen-room-has-15m-price-hopes-20260810-p60mx0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BTS V’s favorite coffee now in the Philippines

Snippet: South Korean coffee brand Compose Coffee has officially entered the Philippine market, opening its first local branch at Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/16/the-sunday-times/places-and-palates/bts-vs-favorite-coffee-now-in-the-philippines/2406204

[2026-08-16 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 3 in 10 Asean organizations have experienced AI-driven malicious attacks – 2026 study

Snippet: ACCORDING to IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report, organizations across Asean faced an average data breach cost of $4.12 million in 2026, the highest level recorded so far. Furthermore, nearly three in 10 Asean organizations reported experiencing AI-generated malicious breaches. These findings highlight the growing operational and financial pressure as attackers increasingly use AI-enabled tactics to exploit complex digital environments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/16/business/sunday-business-it/3-in-10-asean-organizations-have-experienced-ai-driven-malicious-attacks-2026-study/2406150

[2026-08-16 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The world economy is swerving, and the destination is unknown

Snippet: PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — For decades, companies, investors and policymakers operated on the comforting assumption that the global economy was underpinned by a relatively stable equilibrium. Macroeconomic and financial shocks were treated primarily as cyclical disruptions that could be managed to put things back on track toward a predictable destination — that of per capita gross domestic product growth within a continuously globalizing economic and financial order.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/16/opinion/columns/the-world-economy-is-swerving-and-the-destination-is-unknown/2406247

[2026-08-16 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Heartwarming video shows girl donate piggy bank for Colombian earthquake victims

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/15/world-news/girl-6-goes-viral-in-colombia-after-earthquake-donation/

[2026-08-16 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan Inc. boosts short-term corporate debt holdings amid inflation

Snippet: Japanese corporations are holding more commercial paper as a way to park their cash. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-inc.-boosts-short-term-corporate-debt-holdings-amid-inflation

[2026-08-16 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Some 15 settlers enter Kusra despite IDF closure, Palestinian residents report feeling threatened

Snippet: Some 15 settlers entered the Palestinian village of Kusra in the West Bank again on Saturday, despite the fact that the IDF declared the area a closed military zone, Army Radio reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-905583

[2026-08-16 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia earthquake of magnitude 7.7

Snippet: People evacuate from a building at Jayakarta hotel following an earthquake of magnitude 7.7, in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Aug. 15. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/at-least-47-dead-in-eastern-indonesia-earthquake-of-magnitude-7.7

[2026-08-16 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending

Snippet: The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-iran-trump-unemployment-mortgage-a642f3cc32f1e92f0a26812d8fa7c02f

[2026-08-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: I drove Tesla FSD, Rivian Autonomy+ ‘hands-free’ driving systems. Here’s how they compare

Snippet: DETROIT — What's the best advanced driver-assistance system on the market? Ask Rivian Automotive's new artificial intelligence and it will say its creator.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/15/rivian-tesla-self-driving-adas-fsd.html

[2026-08-15 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Jordan's King Abdullah II to visit China as Iran war hits kingdom's economy | The National

Snippet: Jordan's King Abdullah II is to make an official visit to China on Monday, as the Iran war takes a toll on the kingdom's economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/15/jordan-china-iran/

[2026-08-15 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ex-Navy chief Marom: Police should handle unrest in West Bank, not drafted soldiers

Snippet: Following the IDF's deployment of an additional battalion to Kusra this week due to growing unrest in the West Bank village, former Israel Navy commander Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom discussed the escalating tensions in an interview on Friday with 103FM.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-905576

[2026-08-15 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US readies Iran penalties as Trump downplays midterms impact

Snippet: Iran’s economy has taken a major hit but the Islamic Republic has weathered waves of sanctions that have failed to force it to bend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3364150/us-readies-iran-penalties-trump-downplays-midterms-impact?utm_source=rss_feed