[2026-02-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump to highlight economy, immigration and foreign policy 'wins' in State of the Union address

Snippet: US President Donald Trump will address Congress on Tuesday in the annual State of the Union, a prime-time speech to highlight his achievements and outline his future agenda.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/24/trump-to-highlight-economy-immigration-and-foreign-policy-wins-in-state-of-the-union-address/

[2026-02-24 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Wage job growth reaches highest in 3 quarters in Q3: gov't

Snippet: SEJONG, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded the fastest growth in wage jobs in three quarters during the third quarter of last year, driven by an increase in positions in the health and social welfare sector, as well as senior positions, government data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224002900320

[2026-02-24 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump set to deliver second term’s first State of the Union: What to expect

Snippet: Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump is set to deliver the first annual State of the Union address of his second term, a traditionally soaring speech where presidents make the case for their leadership before both chambers of Congress.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/24/trump-set-to-deliver-second-terms-first-state-of-the-union-what-to-expect

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Labor issues

Snippet: Business02/09/2026February 9, 202617:11 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/labor-issues/t-62940406

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Soviet Union

Snippet: Politics11/26/2025November 26, 202511:24 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/soviet-union/t-63006351

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Christian Democratic Union (CDU)

Snippet: Business02/20/2026February 20, 202602:01 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/christian-democratic-union-cdu/t-17351950

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Christian Social Union (CSU)

Snippet: Culture09/20/2025September 20, 20259 images

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/christian-social-union-csu/t-17439619

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: European Union (EU)

Snippet: Nature and Environment02/17/2026February 17, 2026

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/european-union-eu/t-17440066

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: African Union (AU)

Snippet: Politics02/19/2026February 19, 202601:58 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/african-union-au/t-17455352

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Employment

Snippet: Health11/21/2025November 21, 202502:45 min

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/employment/t-19021294

[2026-02-24 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: AI Beats Human Research Teams At Crunching Medical Data

Snippet: Whether you think AI is on the cusp of replacing millions of jobs, or an overblown Google search designed to agree with you, one thing is sure: people whose job it is to analyze complex medical data might want to pay attention...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/ai-beats-human-research-teams-crunching-medical-data

[2026-02-24 11:32 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: For more than eight years, Nanette has been waiting for Rodrigo Duterte to pay

Snippet: Aldrin Castillo was drinking outside his sister’s house in the Manila night when several men, their faces covered, turned up on motorbikes and forced him to kneel in the road with his hands behind his head.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/for-more-than-eight-years-nanette-has-been-waiting-for-rodrigo-duterte-to-pay-20260223-p5o4u4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address

Snippet: United States players and coaches stand during the playing of the national anthem after winning the women’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-state-of-union-womens-hockey-gold-medal-2311fcc12756a72d8733f0f8c12116f8

[2026-02-24 09:16 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Reform Australia they cry! But will the Big 4 let them?

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/reform-australia-they-cry-but-will-the-big-4-let-them/

[2026-02-24 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: SA Liberal Party may preference One Nation ahead of Labor and Greens

Snippet: By Stephanie Richards

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/sa-liberals-may-preference-one-nation-over-labor-greens/106379200

[2026-02-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Firefighters to escalate pay fight as some leave service for safer, better-paid roles

Snippet: With negotiations at an impasse, the firefighters’ union will take the extraordinary step of calling on the WA Industrial Relations Commission to draw up an entirely new pay deal.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/firefighters-to-escalate-pay-fight-as-some-leave-service-for-safer-better-paid-roles-20260223-p5o4t0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Heartbroken NFL stars pay tribute after shock death of Vikings wide receiver

Snippet: Topic:American Football

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/rondale-moore-dies-as-nfl-stars-pay-tribute-to-young-star/106379252

[2026-02-24 07:34 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Majority believes Trump moving US in wrong direction, poll finds

Snippet: Study released a day before State of the Union address shows president has lost support among Republicans

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/23/trump-poll-state-of-the-union

[2026-02-24 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kaiser Permanente health workers return after 4-week strike

Snippet: Members of the United Nurses Associations of California and Union of Healthcare Professionals strike outside of Kaiser Permanente on Broadway in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kaiser-permanente-strike-california-united-nurses-1726260636f3a6bc5f6efbf830f353e2

[2026-02-24 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Black mould, sewerage and overcrowding in migrant worker accommodation

Snippet: Topic:Agricultural Workers

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/warragul-substandard-palm-housing/106331606

[2026-02-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India–EU Trade Agreement: A Turning Point for South Asia, a Strategic Moment for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The recent trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) is one of the most significant economic partnerships formed due to the evolution of the global trading system. Although the agreement reinforces economic relations between two of the largest economy blocs in the world, it further goes beyond bilateral trade and complements the restructuring of supply chains, investments, and competitiveness in South Asia, including South Asia’s neighbour, Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/general-opinion/956454/india-eu-trade-agreement-a-turning-point-for-south-asia-a-strategic-moment-for-sri-lanka/

[2026-02-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shipments heading to UK under new tariff-free scheme - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan businesses to benefit as reformed UK trade scheme opens doors to long-term economic growth, export diversification, and strengthened UK–Sri Lanka trade Thousands of jobs supported across apparel manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/956631/shipments-heading-to-uk-under-new-tariff-free-scheme/

[2026-02-24 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine

Snippet: The European Union has imposed sanctions on a new group of eight Russian individuals suspected of serious human rights violations, as EU member state Hungary vetoed additional sanctions on Moscow and a crucial loan for Ukraine on the eve of the war’s fourth anniversary.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/eu-sanctions-russian-officials-as-hungary-blocks-funds-to-ukraine

[2026-02-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: Canadian PM to visit next month; One Nation just behind Labor in new federal poll

Snippet: Mark Carney coming to Australia as part of Pacific diplomatic tour. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/feb/24/mark-carney-one-nation-coalition-labor-poll-anthony-albanese-pauline-hanson-bondi-attack-royal-commission-antisemitism-ntwnfb

[2026-02-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: McLarens Group unveils Mobil–3M Experience Centre at Union Place - DailyNews

Snippet: McLarens Group announced the opening of the Mobil–3M Experience Centre, at Union place, Colombo 02, bringing innovation, science and performance together under one roof.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956358/mclarens-group-unveils-mobil-3m-experience-centre-at-union-place/

[2026-02-24 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: California expanding services for immigrants amid Trump’s deportation push

Snippet: California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a rally with Harris County Democrats at the IBEW local 716 union hall Nov. 8, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-donald-trump-es-gavin-newsom-immigration-california-831b19a4eb780e354cace06b650df7ec

[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Customs TUs threaten to strike for unmet demands - DailyNews

Snippet: Customs Trade Unions have threatened to launch trade union action if the Government does not respond to several demands, including the promotion of customs officers, which have been delayed for six years. A statement from the unions said if solutions to their problems are not provided they will start trade union action to win their demands.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/956733/customs-tus-threaten-to-strike-for-unmet-demands/

[2026-02-24 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Number of Israeli job seekers fell in January 2026 amid tight labor market

Snippet: The number of job seekers in Israel fell by 2.3% this month, to 158.1 thousand.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-887509

[2026-02-24 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Europe hits pause on last summer's trade deal with the US

Snippet: A steel worker walks beside steel coils during a visit of EU Commissioner for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne at the Thyssenkrupp steelworks in Duisburg, Germany, after the EU Steel Action plan was presented, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-europe-tariffs-trade-deal-b2d8f76f143cf06e222477d13d42bc67

[2026-02-24 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump dará discurso del Estado de la Unión ante un país cambiado y un Congreso al que marginó

Snippet: El presidente Donald Trump durante una conferencia de prensa en la Casa Blanca, el viernes 20 de febrero de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Allison Robbert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-estado-union-congreso-republicanos-inmigracion-433a0f541d70e31afa129f5f769c44e2

[2026-02-24 05:01 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Public patients out of pocket for accepting surgery program

Snippet: Patients say they are being forced to pay hundreds of dollars for follow-up care after accepting a Queensland government program designed to ease pressure on public waitlists.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/public-patients-out-of-pocket-for-accepting-surgery-program-20260211-p5o1j8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Five reasons for England's Six Nations slide

Snippet: Marcus Smith's arrival as a first-half replacement for Freddie Steward against Ireland couldn't spark England into life against Ireland

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c363j0pez9jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-24 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: EU Leaders Furious At Hungary's Double Veto Defeat Of Anti-Russia Measures

Snippet: Hungary strikes again... As the European Union confirms no agreement Monday on a proposed 20th package of sanctions against Russia, EU leaders are furious at Budapest.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/eu-leaders-furious-hungarys-double-veto-defeating-anti-russia-measures

[2026-02-24 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: PM orders ethics investigation into minister over Labour Together claims

Snippet: The prime minister has asked his ethics adviser to investigate minister Josh Simons, following claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xy5jepevno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-24 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOLE labor row mechanism no longer applies to overseas workers

Snippet: THE employment and labor disputes mechanism set up by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) needs to be revised to reflect the unique challenges of overseas employment and the specific labor issues faced by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), according to an advocacy paper.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/news/national/dole-labor-row-mechanism-no-longer-applies-to-overseas-workers/2283120

[2026-02-24 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top diplomats are set to meet Monday with the director of the Board of Peace in Brussels after a shaky and controversial embrace of US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure and rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/world/americas-emea/eu-diplomats-to-meet-board-of-peace-director-over-gazas-future/2282836

[2026-02-24 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: PPI, Iran Talks, Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speakers Galore And State Of The Union

Snippet: While much digital ink has been spilled on the Supreme Court's striking down of Trump's IEEPA tariffs and the consequences of this decision (see "Full Analysis Of The Supreme Court IEEPA Decision: How It Impacts The Economy, Policy And Markets"), a lot more is on deck for this week when we will also have more geopolitical headlines to contend with, as the latest round of US-Iran talks is expected in Geneva on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/key-events-week-ppi-iran-talks-nvidia-earnings-fed-speakers-galore-and-state-union

[2026-02-24 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: EU imposes sanctions on eight individuals suspected of committing human rights violations in Russia

Snippet: The European Union has imposed sanctions on eight individuals suspected of being responsible for serious human rights violations and undermining the rule of law in Russia, the Council said on Monday in a statement.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887634

[2026-02-24 02:16 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Trump to use State of the Union to win over voters

Snippet: February 24, 2026 02:16 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/trump-to-use-state-of-the-union-to-win-over-voters/

[2026-02-24 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report

Snippet: Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Christopher Waller poses for a photo on May 23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/waller-inflation-interest-rates-728aa0b00b5d3291169cb807472332d6

[2026-02-24 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide As Renewed Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Markets

Snippet: Stock futures slumped after Trump’s weekend tariff tantrum added uncertainty to American trade policy and was another blow to bullish outlooks for 2026. The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means a big source of fiscal revenue from 2025 may have to be refunded (although if it is refunded to US consumers, who bore the brunt of tariffs as most liberals analysts concluded, it would represent a huge pre-midterm stimulus).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-renewed-trade-chaos-shakes-global-markets

[2026-02-24 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: La Hongrie bloque un prêt de plusieurs milliards à l'Ukraine

Snippet: Peu avant le quatrième anniversaire de l'invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie, les ministres des Affaires étrangères de l'UE se réunissent ce lundi à Bruxelles pour discuter d'un prêt crucial de plusieurs milliards d'euros destiné à Kiev. Les discussions portent principalement sur le blocus inattendu imposé par la Hongrie, qui, de ce fait, empêche le versement d'une aide de 90 milliards d'euros précédemment convenue.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/union-europeenne-face-nouveau-conflit-hongrie-conditionne-aide-financiere-demande-specifique/a-76090882

[2026-02-23 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Three countries, 25,000 miles - England's daunting summer itinerary

Snippet: England have lost two of their opening three Six Nations games

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/ckg2dn0kl2no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-23 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea wins lawsuit seeking to revoke arbitration ruling in Elliott case

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has won a case filed at a British court seeking to reverse an international tribunal court's order to pay more than US$100 million in damages to the U.S. hedge fund Elliott Investment Management over the 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates, the justice ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223011400315

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Christian F. Trippe

Snippet: Specialized in reporting about the successor states of the Soviet Union and topics concerning global security

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/christian-f-trippe/person-19118233

[2026-02-23 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU to engage Trump's 'Board of Peace' despite internal split

Snippet: The European Union announced that its diplomats will meet with the director of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, news agency Associated Press has reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/eu-engage-trumps-gaza-peace-board-despite-internal-split

[2026-02-23 22:19 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Confusion in UK and EU as Trump’s 15% global tariff creates ‘an unholy mess’ – business live

Snippet: Confusion continues as to whether Donald Trump’s new 15% tariffs kick in tomorrow in the UK or the European Union, despite the US trade representative Jamieson Greer’s assurances that nothing changes for the 20-odd countries the US has already agreed tariff deals with.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/feb/23/us-dollar-stock-markets-losses-trump-global-tariff-supreme-court-news-updates

[2026-02-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: If AI makes human labor obsolete, who decides who gets to eat?

Snippet: Amid talk of artificial intelligence taking our jobs, the big unasked question is: how will we be fed?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/23/ai-how-will-we-be-fed

[2026-02-23 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “Organised pressure halted debate” - Ali Sabry on Oxford Union cancelling Rajapaksa talk - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has commented on the recent cancellation of speaking engagements at the Oxford Union and the Cambridge Union, which had been scheduled to feature Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/local/956171/organised-pressure-halted-debate-ali-sabry-on-oxford-union-cancelling-rajapaksa-talk/

[2026-02-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Six Nations 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: England’s zombies have rapidly descended into collective brain fog in Six Nations | Robert Kitson

Snippet: After their poorest pair of tournament performances in years, Steve Borthwick’s project is inevitably under scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/23/england-ireland-steve-borthwick-six-nations-2026-rugby-union