[2026-02-27 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iranian security agents harassed injured protesters in hospitals

Snippet: In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 9, 2026. (UGC via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-protests-crackdown-hospitals-326f127b5fef610a89f89e5c164b473c

[2026-02-27 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Middle Israel: Smotrich’s crushing Knesset defeat exposes the finance minister's limits - opinion

Snippet: Talk about disgrace. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tabled in the Knesset a much-heralded reform only to see it shot down by a huge majority of 59-25, cemented by his own coalition partners.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888164

[2026-02-27 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran triples oil loading rate as tensions rise with US, oil accumulating offshore - WSJ

Snippet: Iran's loading of oil onto shipping vessels rose to nearly three times its weekly average in recent days, amid ongoing tensions and peace talks with the US, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888196

[2026-02-27 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Permanent Observer for Palestine withdraws candidacy for UN Presidency

Snippet: Riyad Mansour, the UN Minister and Permanent Observer for Palestine, formally withdrew his bid to become president of the 81st Session of the UN on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888199

[2026-02-27 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli elections: New poll shows Eisenkot gain, Bennett dip, blocs frozen at 60–50

Snippet: Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot has reached a new high of 14 seats in the latest Maariv poll, even as Israel faces mounting tensions with Iran and deepening political divisions at home.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-888200

[2026-02-27 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology

Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India and Israel would deepen cooperation in defence and artificial intelligence as he concluded a two-day visit to Israel.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly14vppym2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Muslim states urge Trump to fulfil pledge to prevent West Bank annexation

Snippet: The Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) issued a statement calling on the US to act on its promise to be a peacekeeper, after the body held an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to discuss Israel's annexation plans for the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/27/muslim-states-urge-trump-to-act-on-pledge-for-peace-in-palestine/

[2026-02-27 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Will China come to Iran's rescue?

Snippet: As tensions between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance approach a critical juncture, a question echoes through global capitals, newsrooms and policy circles: will China come to Iran’s rescue? And if so, what would that assistance look like?

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/will-china-come-irans-rescue

[2026-02-27 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defence - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and Israel will collaborate more closely on defence technology while pursuing a free trade agreement, as he wrapped up a controversial two-day visit.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/breaking-news/958894/india-and-israel-pledge-to-boost-cooperation-on-trade-defence/

[2026-02-27 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert

Snippet: A rare half-shekel coin, similar to those used in the biblical census commandment, was recently discovered by members of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s (IAA) Robbery Prevention Unit in the Judean Desert.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-888163

[2026-02-27 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: As the Middle East prepares for war, do not forget Iran's brave protesters - opinion

Snippet: The snow falling over Washington this week did more than slow traffic and empty sidewalks. It seemed to mirror the cautious mood inside policy circles across the capital, where discussions about Iran were measured, hesitant, and far from the sense of urgency felt back in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888077

[2026-02-27 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israeli water supplies to Jordan dry up amid tension over Gaza and West Bank

Snippet: Israeli water exports to Jordan have dropped by half after an annual deal that provided extra supplies to the kingdom expired, reflecting the tension between the countries since the start of the Gaza war and recent unilateral Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/27/jordan-israel-water/

[2026-02-27 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Al Ahli reclaim top spot from Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr with narrow win over Al Riyadh

Snippet: Al Ahli reclaimed top spot in the Saudi Pro League but needed a Milan Borjan own goal before seeing off a plucky Al Riyadh.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/02/27/al-ahli-reclaim-top-spot-from-cristiano-ronaldos-al-nassr-with-narrow-win-over-al-riyadh/

[2026-02-27 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli attacks on police sites kill five in southern, central Gaza

Snippet: At least five Palestinians have been killed in Israeli drone attacks targeting two police posts in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip and the al-Mawasi area in Khan Younis in the south, as Israel presses on with its more than two-year genocidal war on the devastated enclave.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/israeli-attacks-on-police-sites-kill-five-in-southern-central-gaza

[2026-02-27 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza

Snippet: Indonesia is preparing to send 1,000 soldiers to Gaza within weeks, the first contingent of some 8,000 personnel that Jakarta has pledged to deploy to the Palestinian territory as part of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) under United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/solidarity-with-palestinians-questioned-as-indonesian-troops-set-for-gaza

[2026-02-27 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

Snippet: Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin smiles as she walks into Marshall Metro high school to vote in Chicago, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/aipac-israel-democratic-party-spending-dark-money-illinois-new-jersey-564cfdd46e0119501939452018be846a

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

Source: AP News

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

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

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

[2026-02-27 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a week

Snippet: GENEVA, Switzerland— Iran and the United States made "significant progress" in talks in Switzerland on Thursday, mediators said, after the latest round of negotiations to avert a war between the longtime foes, and agreed to further discussions next week in Austria.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/world/americas-emea/iran-says-good-progress-in-us-talks-next-round-within-a-week/2289575

[2026-02-27 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in hands of 2 menIn a frantic 24 hours of shuttle diplomacy, Trump’s hand-picked duo juggled Iran negotiations and Ukraine war talks.

Snippet: In a frantic 24 hours of shuttle diplomacy, Trump’s hand-picked duo juggled Iran negotiations and Ukraine war talks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3344820/trump-puts-fate-worlds-top-conflicts-hands-2-men

[2026-02-27 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran's FM says US must choose between dialogue and confrontation after talks

Snippet: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US must now choose between the "path of dialogue and the path of confrontation" after a third round of nuclear talks concluded in Geneva.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/27/irans-fm-says-us-must-choose-between-dialogue-and-confrontation-after-talks/

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran does not want a lasting deal but time to rebuild its capabilities and strength - editorial

Snippet: For months now, Western capitals have clung to the hope that Iran’s return to the negotiating table represents a genuine opportunity for a durable nuclear agreement. Yet, as the latest round of talks in Geneva concludes, it is increasingly clear that Tehran’s priority is not a deal but delay.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888177

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

[2026-02-27 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Aid groups vow to stay in Gaza despite Israeli deadline

Snippet: Two major charities working in Gaza have vowed to continue their operations despite a looming Israeli ban.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/27/aid-groups-vow-to-stay-in-gaza-despite-israeli-deadline/

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: As US Readies Iran Action, Kim Jong Un Vaunts 'Irreversible & Permanent' Nuclear Arsenal

Snippet: Kim Jong-un just gave a fresh nuclear speech, vowing that North Korea will expand its atomic arsenal in both scale and sophistication, and that this is necessary given pressure from nuclear-armed "imperialist" superpowers like the United States.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-readies-iran-action-kim-jong-un-declares-irreversible-permanent-nuclear-arsenal

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

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

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

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

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Coalition’s view on the IS families stuck in Syria, with Jonno Duniam - podcast

Snippet: Hardline exchanges over the 34 Australian women and children stuck in Syria have continued this week, with the opposition saying the group should be blocked from returning due to their ties with Islamic State.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/feb/27/coalition-view-islamic-state-families-syria-jonno-duniam-australian-politics-podcast

[2026-02-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: No deal reached in Iran talks as potential for US attack looms

Snippet: Iranian foreign minister claimed ‘good progress’ made and further talks expected – key US politics stories from Thursday, 26 February at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/trump-news-at-a-glance-briefing-latest-updates

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

Snippet: A Greek court sentenced former IDF intelligence officer and spyware CEO Tal Dilian and his partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, to a prison sentence, N12 News reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888185

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

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

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

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

[2026-02-27 12:11 UTC+10:00] [Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Burgertory founder’s chant about Zionists at pro-Palestine rally incited hatred against Jews, tribunal rules

Snippet: Hash Tayeh flags appeal to Victorian civil and administrative tribunal finding over phrase used at Melbourne rally last year

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/burgertory-founder-zionist-chant-pro-palestine-rally-ntwnfb

[2026-02-27 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gasoline, diesel prices projected to go up for 7th consecutive week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gasoline and diesel prices are projected to increase for the seventh consecutive week, as tensions between the US and Iran continue to influence global oil market prices, local oil industry sources said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/business/top-business/gasoline-diesel-prices-projected-to-go-up-for-7th-consecutive-week/2289866

[2026-02-27 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him

Snippet: Content warning: This article contains disturbing imagery, including torture and abuse.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888183

[2026-02-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Significant progress' made during US and Iran talks — but no sign of a deal yet

Snippet: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff (left, centre) represented the United States in the talks, mediated by Oman's foreign minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi. Source: AAP / AP

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/iran-us-talks-geneva-progress-no-deal/w6rp4urxi

[2026-02-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Fractured trust': Veteran Navy officer sacked from multicultural board after Israel posts

Snippet: Shindy says she has "lost faith in the integrity of Multicultural NSW" and has accused the body of treating her with "suspicion rather than good faith", after she was sacked from a board position over social media posts. Credit: Mona Shindy

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/mona-shindy-veteran-muslim-navy-officer-sacked-multicultural-board-israel-posts/v0n1iedq1

[2026-02-27 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Prince Harry calls for aid corridors to be opened into Gaza

Snippet: Prince Harry called for aid corridors to be opened into Gaza, saying that humanitarian access is essential to reach civilians in need.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/26/prince-harry-calls-for-aid-corridors-to-be-opened-into-gaza/

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Exclusive: Ro Khanna to introduce sweeping resolution condemning Israeli settlements, settler violence

Snippet: US Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna is set to introduce a House resolution on Friday condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and calling for accountability over escalating settler violence targeting Palestinian communities, according to a draft shared with Middle East Eye by his office on Thursday. While past congressional resolutions have criticised settlement expansion in broad terms, the California representative's measure adopts more specific language, condemning Israeli settler violence and referencing potential sanctions tools while also calling for

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-ro-khanna-introduce-rare-resolution-explicitly-condemning-israeli-settlements

[2026-02-27 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: SnoCountry Mountain Reports

Snippet: LEBANON, NH ---- (AP) Latest snow conditions, as supplied by

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/snocountry-mountain-reports-c81e250aefc0304cb9b3f9fc93a60a3b

[2026-02-27 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in talks – mediator

Snippet: The latest round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions concluded in Geneva on Thursday, and was described by Iranian officials as the “most serious and prolonged” yet. Despite no immediate breakthroughs, the US side also reportedly noted that the talks were “positive.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633101-iran-us-geneva-talks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-27 09:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US efforts helped pave way for Syria-Druze deal, source tells 'Post'

Snippet: Months of efforts by US officials helped pave the way for a deal on Thursday that enabled numerous people to be freed by opposing sides in Syria.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888181

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Rushes To Load Oil Onto Ships In Anticipation Of US Strikes

Snippet: Iran is loading almost three times the amount of oil it normally does onto tankers in the Persian Gulf in a sign it is anticipating a US attack that could prevent its oil from hitting the market.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/iran-rushes-load-oil-ships-anticipation-us-strikes

[2026-02-27 08:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Family of Francesca Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions

Snippet: The family of United Nations special rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, is suing the Trump administration over sanctions it imposed on her for criticism of Israel and companies involved in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/family-francesca-albanese-sues-trump-administration-over-sanctions

[2026-02-27 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager

Snippet: Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley have killed one person and wounded 29 others, the latest in a series of ceasefire violations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/israeli-attacks-on-lebanons-bekaa-valley-kill-syrian-teenager

[2026-02-27 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tucker Carlson pushes DNA tests for Jews: the ‘Khazar’ theory that antisemites can’t shake

Snippet: During Tucker Carlson’s interview last week with Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, both men made considerable waves with their takes on history and theology.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-888178

[2026-02-27 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Palestinian activist sues Betar USA for violation of civil rights

Snippet: A prominent New York City-based Palestinian-American activist is suing the far-right Jewish-American group Betar USA after she says she endured a monthslong campaign of violent threats.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palestinian-activist-sues-betar-usa-violation-civil-rights

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

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

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

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

[2026-02-27 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UAE ambassador hosts Israeli government officials for Ramadan iftar at Emirati embassy

Snippet: Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al Khaja called for coexistence, defended the Abraham Accords, and warned that extremist groups seek to exploit the holy month to inflame tensions at a Ramadan iftar hosted by the Emirati embassy on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888176

[2026-02-27 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu accused of inventing Knesset award for Modi

Snippet: On Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the "Knesset Medal" for his contribution to the Israeli and Jewish people. Within hours, and predictably so, headlines in the Indian press proclaimed that Israel had presented Modi with its highest parliamentary honour.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/netanyahu-accused-inventing-knesset-award-india-modi

[2026-02-27 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: US and Iran make 'significant progress' in nuclear talks, mediator says

Snippet: Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi (right) with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff (centre) and Jared Kushner. (AP Photo: Foreign Ministry of Oman)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/us-and-iran-make-significant-progress-in-talks-mediator-says/106394614

[2026-02-27 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress but few details

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – Another round of indirect talks between Iranian and United States officials ended with a mediator claiming “significant progress” but still no clear evidence that either side was willing to concede enough on their positions to avoid war.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/us-iran-talks-conclude-claims-progress-few-details

[2026-02-27 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Iran tensions: Will Trump flinch at the last moment?

Snippet: There is a chilling but uncanny resemblance in the way that US President Donald Trump is preparing to attack Iran, and the way that Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to invade Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/us-iran-tensions-will-trump-flinch-last-moment