[2026-08-19 02:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Most antisemitic incidents in NYC schools involve direct harassment, vandalism, and threats - study

Snippet: A new report released by United Jewish Teachers claimed the majority of antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents documented in New York City public schools involved direct acts of harassment, vandalism, and threats.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-905912

[2026-08-19 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Snippet: Student protesters shout slogans during a rally against the government’s spending policies and what they described as the growing role of the military in civilian affairs in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/top-photos-day-ap-s-photojournalists-75f9f4b492ae4d4288d745dcfa6c06dd

[2026-08-19 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shakira makes surprise visit to Colombia after deadly earthquake, commits to rebuilding schools

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/world-news/shakira-makes-surprise-visit-to-colombia-after-deadly-earthquake-commits-to-rebuilding-schools/

[2026-08-19 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bacolod City chosen as site of PSHS-Negros Campus

Snippet: THE DOST-Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System has selected Bacolod City as the site of the PSHS–Negros Island Region Campus (NIRC) after a comprehensive, year-long site selection and evaluation process.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/tmt-newswire/bacolod-city-chosen-as-site-of-pshs-negros-campus/2407367

[2026-08-19 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DILG probes nepotism allegations in Negros

Snippet: BACOLOD CITY — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Negros Occidental is investigating three local government units in the province on complaints that some village officials listed their own children and relatives as beneficiaries of the presidential scholarship program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/regions/dilg-probes-nepotism-allegations-in-negros/2407573

[2026-08-19 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties

Snippet: The US Defense Department formally notified 30 domestic academic institutions, directing them to immediately review their "academic, financial, and research collaborations with foreign entities of concern," the department announced on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-905894

[2026-08-19 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pressure mounts on school board member to resign over false claim coach called son racial slur

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/us-news/pressure-mounts-on-school-board-member-to-resign-over-false-claim-coach-called-son-racial-slur/

[2026-08-19 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pentagon orders audit of universities' foreign partnerships

Snippet: People take photos near a John Harvard statue, left, on the Harvard University campus, Jan. 2, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pentagon-audit-china-harvard-mit-738832f9f20186dc5f9ef1aa39914636

[2026-08-19 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Grad student reveals benefits of sleeping like medieval person — and why her wild experiment works

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/health/graduate-student-reveals-benefits-of-sleeping-like-a-medieval-person/

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE-developed AI platform aims to speed up diagnosis of rare diseases | The National

Snippet: Researchers at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have developed iGenRARE, an agentic AI platform intended to support doctors in diagnosing more than 7,000 rare diseases.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/uae-developed-ai-platform-aims-to-speed-up-diagnosis-of-rare-diseases/

[2026-08-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Zamboanga school shooting kills at least 2 | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/august-18-2026/

[2026-08-18 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Quebec separatist leader says no independence referendum until Trump leaves office

Snippet: Parti Quebecois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon listens to a question during a University of Calgary School of Public Policy event in Calgary, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/quebec-trump-canada-referendum-independence-c316640d87fb972c77dd7695a607694d

[2026-08-18 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Infertility may affect 79.6 million women by 2036, posing challenge for Hong Kong

Snippet: Researchers urge Hong Kong to prioritise fertility education, early reproductive planning and timely access to care

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364467/infertility-may-affect-796-million-women-2036-posing-challenge-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 23:29 UTC+10:00] [Zhou Niya] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Infertility may affect 79.6 million women by 2036, posing challenge for Hong Kong

Snippet: Researchers urge Hong Kong to prioritise fertility education, early reproductive planning and timely access to care

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364467/infertility-may-affect-796-million-women-2036-posing-challenge-hong-kong

[2026-08-18 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marikina suspends Wednesday's F2F, online classes

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Marikina suspended Wednesday's face-to-face (F2F) and online classes in public and private schools.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/news/national/marikina-suspends-wednesdays-f2f-online-classes/2407638

[2026-08-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Whistleblower alleges political pressure in antisemitism probes of schools

Snippet: People take photos near a John Harvard statue, left, on the Harvard University campus, Jan. 2, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-harvard-justice-department-brown-columbia-3e2519fac8b1d85caa74b7ff1ff63744

[2026-08-18 22:38 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIST: Cases of school violence in the Philippines in 2026

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/list-school-violence-shooting-stabbing-2026/

[2026-08-18 22:32 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hill sheep sales and a giant dachshund: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenLusaka, Zambia Supporters of president-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, celebrate his reelection for a second term. The 64-year-old, credited with restructuring the country’s debt and making schooling free, won with around 60% of the votePhotograph: Gianluigi Guercia/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenJakarta, Indonesia University students jostle with police officers during a protest against government policies, including state budget spending, the free meals programme and expanded military roles in civilian affairsPhotograph: Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenCambridge, England Floral tributes to

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/aug/18/hill-sheep-sales-and-a-giant-dachshund-photos-of-the-day-tuesday

[2026-08-18 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE updates rules for Emiratis applying for scholarships to study abroad | The National

Snippet: The Ministry of Higher Education has updated the rules and regulations for Emiratis hoping to obtain a government scholarship to study abroad.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/uae-updates-rules-for-emiratis-applying-for-scholarships-to-study-abroad/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Florida polls open as state seeks Gov. Ron DeSantis successor

Snippet: Yvette Allen, of Celebration, Fla., exercises while holding up a sign for a local school board election outside of the West Osceola Branch Library, during early voting for the Florida primary election, in Celebration, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/election-primary-alaska-california-florida-wyoming-08-18-2026

[2026-08-18 21:47 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Melbourne High School principal quits for new role

Snippet: The principal of one of Melbourne’s most prestigious state schools says he will resign in September for a role with the Department of Education.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-high-school-principal-quits-for-new-role-20260818-p60pi6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders probe into Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting, joins mourning for victims

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered government agencies concerned to investigate the shooting inside a university in Zamboanga where at least two students, one the gunman, died and nine others were injured on Tuesday, as he expressed grief over the incident and for the families who were affected by it.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/news/marcos-orders-probe-into-ateneo-de-zamboanga-shooting-joins-mourning-for-victims/2407465

[2026-08-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia deletes 'the Muslims will never give up Jerusalem' from its textbooks

Snippet: An Israel-based organisation has praised Saudi Arabia for removing the phrase “the Muslims will never give up Jerusalem” from its school textbooks, as it seeks to reshape how the kingdom teaches Islam, Palestine and Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-deletes-muslims-will-never-give-up-jerusalem-its-textbooks

[2026-08-18 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump takes credit for drug price decline, but the reason is complex

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks about TrumpRx in the South Court Auditorium in the Old Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Feb. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/prescription-drug-prices-trump-mfn-cpi-75272c1a6eeac615014b3252971460da

[2026-08-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/world-news/student-kills-schoolmate-and-himself-in-livestreamed-philippine-school-attack-official-says/

[2026-08-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more

Snippet: Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker shows

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/18/trump-federal-data-deleted-altered

[2026-08-18 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools

Snippet: BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombian superstar Shakira announced Monday that she will help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a local university in a remote and hard-hit region of her home country after it suffered a devastating earthquake last week that killed hundreds and affected thousands of educational sites across western Colombia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/entertainment-lifestyle/shakira-makes-surprise-visit-in-earthquake-damaged-colombia-and-commits-to-rebuilding-schools/2407382

[2026-08-18 19:45 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: AFL should consider enacting no-fault stand-down policy

Snippet: August 18, 2026 — 7:45pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/afl-should-consider-enacting-no-fault-stand-down-policy-20260818-p60pef.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 19:35 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Education advocates call for better school safety after Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/ateneo-de-zamboanga-university-shooting-education-groups-statements/

[2026-08-18 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Thousands pay tribute to former Cambridge prof Jason Arday at London vigil

Snippet: The head of Cambridge university Monday condemned a "racist feeding frenzy" prompted by plagiarism claims against black academic Jason Arday, as his supporters prepared for a London vigil after his death last week.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/thousands-pay-tribute-to-former-cambridge-prof-jason-arday-at-london-vigil/

[2026-08-18 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds children

Snippet: This is a locator map for Afghanistan with its capital, Kabul. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-school-grenade-attack-e9addf636116ed9d16b69047e9ca52ca

[2026-08-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Virginia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Virginia teacher and firefighters feud over whether a python started schoolhouse fire

Snippet: Authorities blamed Nanner for knocking over a heat fixture, but Brittany Jacobs contends it was trying to escape blaze

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/18/virginia-teacher-firefighters-python-school-fire

[2026-08-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transform

Snippet: More employers are emphasising AI literacy and are willing to pay more for graduates with the relevant skills, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3364419/singapores-universities-race-embrace-ai-job-demands-transform?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transform

Snippet: More employers are emphasising AI literacy and are willing to pay more for graduates with the relevant skills, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3364419/singapores-universities-race-embrace-ai-job-demands-transform

[2026-08-18 18:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Seoul as Lee floats multiparty talks on ending Korean War

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844465

[2026-08-18 18:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stresses ‘strong interest’ in Iran's denuclearization after Trump says Lee refused help

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844464

[2026-08-18 18:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 50 years after JSA killings, victims’ families underscore S. Korea-US military cooperation

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844446

[2026-08-18 17:32 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: David Gonski’s plan to end hate starts with ethics lessons for all students

Snippet: Businessman and former university chancellor David Gonski wants ethics classes similar to those in NSW public schools to be rolled out across all levels of education, and lessons in antisemitism to start as early as preschool, in a bid to combat hate in Australia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/david-gonski-s-plan-to-end-hate-starts-with-ethics-lesson-for-all-students-20260818-p60pg3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 17:09 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gun issued to Customs official used in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting

Snippet: SHOOTING. General view of Ateneo de Zamboanga University after a shooting that killed two people, in Zamboanga City on August 18, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/ateneo-de-zamboanga-shooter-gun-customs-father/

[2026-08-18 16:53 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Zamboanga school shooting: DepEd appeals for ‘compassion over clicks’

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/deped-appeals-compassion-over-clicks-ateneo-de-zamboanga-shooting/

[2026-08-18 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Behind Trump’s North Korea overtures, a tougher message for Seoul

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844260

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese commercial banks gain margin relief, but subdued lending dims outlook

Snippet: A rare uptick in margins lifted Chinese lenders in the second quarter, but falling loan demand and policy constraints loom large

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364361/chinese-commercial-banks-gain-margin-relief-subdued-lending-dims-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [yuan loans] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese commercial banks gain margin relief, but subdued lending dims outlook

Snippet: A rare uptick in margins lifted Chinese lenders in the second quarter, but falling loan demand and policy constraints loom large

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364361/chinese-commercial-banks-gain-margin-relief-subdued-lending-dims-outlook

[2026-08-18 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm

Snippet: Researchers at Stanford University used artificial intelligence to create 16 functional viruses not found in nature earlier this month.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-905688

[2026-08-18 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee reaffirms OPCON transfer within term, urges faster nuclear submarine build

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844123

[2026-08-18 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kongju National University boosts smart mobility education

Snippet: Kongju National University said Tuesday it is partnering with mobility companies to align its curriculum with industry needs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844116

[2026-08-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Jenna Ortega’s sister Aliyah, a nursing student with over 1 million TikTok followers

Snippet: The Wednesday actress recently drew concern over her physique, and her younger sibling commented on a fan’s Instagram post defending the star

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3364366/meet-jenna-ortegas-sister-aliyah-nursing-student-over-1-million-tiktok-followers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [MiraCosta College] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Jenna Ortega’s sister Aliyah, a nursing student with over 1 million TikTok followers

Snippet: The Wednesday actress recently drew concern over her physique, and her younger sibling commented on a fan’s Instagram post defending the star

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3364366/meet-jenna-ortegas-sister-aliyah-nursing-student-over-1-million-tiktok-followers

[2026-08-18 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Portland mother barred from child’s graduation after pushing back on gender curriculum

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/us-news/portland-parent-banned-from-school-events-after-opposing-gender-identity-assignment-files-lawsuit/

[2026-08-18 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 13 Penn State frat bros busted in cocaine trafficking ring—including LI student at ‘top of the food chain’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/us-news/13-penn-state-frat-bros-busted-in-cocaine-trafficking-ringincluding-ny-student-at-top-of-the-food-chain/