[2026-07-31 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Late U.S. captain named Korean War hero of August

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Friday designated a late U.S. captain as the hero of August for his role in preventing North Korean advances at a mountainous battle during the 1950-53 Korean War.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731004100315

[2026-07-31 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea denounces move by U.S. military in Japan to increase troop numbers

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday criticized a move by the United States Forces Japan (USFJ) to increase troop numbers aimed at improving coordination with Japan's Self-Defense Forces.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731003500315

[2026-07-31 10:47 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he is ‘not sure’ about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles

Snippet: US president places military plan in doubt despite positive meetings with Voloymyr Zelenskyy in Washington this week. What we know on day 1,619

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/31/ukraine-war-briefing-trump-says-he-is-not-sure-about-letting-ukraine-build-patriot-missiles

[2026-07-31 10:34 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: A brief history of how countries sleepwalk into war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/a-brief-history-of-how-countries-sleepwalk-into-war/

[2026-07-31 10:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee says S. Korea, Chile can create synergy on critical minerals, defense industry

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile can create significant synergy in areas from critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to the defense industry, if they join hands.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826584

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence

Snippet: Command roles at Rimpac show Tokyo and Seoul can work together militarily, but history caps how far ties can go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362437/us-led-drills-edge-japan-and-south-korea-closer-defence?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence

Snippet: Command roles at Rimpac show Tokyo and Seoul can work together militarily, but history caps how far ties can go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362437/us-led-drills-edge-japan-and-south-korea-closer-defence

[2026-07-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: The Spanish territory at the centre of a unique migration challenge

Snippet: Published 31 July 2026 11:36am

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/spain-army-hundreds-migrants-enter-ceuta-from-morocco/775vg1bfw

[2026-07-31 09:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Trump touts deal to disarm Hamas in Gaza talks breakthrough

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/trump-says-gaza-deal-on-disarming-hamas-israel-withdrawal/106980528

[2026-07-31 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Migrants pour into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco

Snippet: Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 9:22am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/spain-migrants-morocco-crossing-swimming-ceuta-military/106980368

[2026-07-31 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says S. Korea, Chile can create synergy on critical minerals, defense industry

Snippet: SANTIAGO, July 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile can create significant synergy in areas from critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to the defense industry, if they join hands.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001700315

[2026-07-31 08:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: More on Trump’s Gaza disarmament announcement

Snippet: In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast the deal it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war on Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/more-trumps-gaza-disarmament-announcement

[2026-07-31 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA 99th Anniversary

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceFrom revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/series/3362451/pla-99th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA 99th Anniversary

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceFrom revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/series/3362451/pla-99th-anniversary

[2026-07-31 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Russian missile strike destroys family home, 10 feared dead

Snippet: KYIV — A missile fired by Russia destroyed a family home in eastern Ukraine early Thursday, leaving 10 members of the same family presumed dead.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/world/russian-missile-strike-destroys-family-home-10-feared-dead/2395555

[2026-07-31 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel carries out demolitions near Unesco site in Lebanon

Snippet: The Israeli military destroyed several “key features” of an alleged “underground tunnel network” beneath the ridge that is home to the historic castle, a Unesco World Heritage Site, according to a statement on X.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-carries-out-demolitions-near-unesco-site-lebanon

[2026-07-31 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?

Snippet: Mae Sot has become home to so many who left Myanmar to oppose the junta - and their future is increasingly uncertain

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgd3k7xe39o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-31 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force

Snippet: From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362403/pla-99-how-chinas-military-went-ragtag-rifles-world-class-force?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Lop Nur] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force

Snippet: From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362403/pla-99-how-chinas-military-went-ragtag-rifles-world-class-force

[2026-07-31 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Ukraine village, Zelensky says

Snippet: This would be the first time such a weapon was fired in nearly a year, suggesting that Moscow has a fresh stock of arms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3362450/russia-used-north-korean-missile-deadly-strike-ukraine-village-zelensky-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 07:52 UTC+10:00] [Iskander] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Ukraine village, Zelensky says

Snippet: This would be the first time such a weapon was fired in nearly a year, suggesting that Moscow has a fresh stock of arms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3362450/russia-used-north-korean-missile-deadly-strike-ukraine-village-zelensky-says

[2026-07-31 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Opinion: Ben Gvir's crocodiles are the latest weapon in Israel's animal warfare on Palestinians

Snippet: Earlier this month, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced that Israel would use Nile crocodiles as prison guards for Palestinian political prisoners.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/opinion-ben-gvirs-crocodiles-are-latest-weapon-israels-animal-warfare

[2026-07-31 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: TSA finds stolen Civil War cannonballs in suitcase at Alabama airport

Snippet: This photo provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shows a stolen Civil War-era cannonball discovered by TSA officers in a checked bag at the Gulf Shores International Airport in Gulf Shores, Ala., on July 18, 2026. (Transportation Security Administration via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alabama-airport-stolen-cannonballs-55931076fb00f63ee7fb247ba0af28b8

[2026-07-31 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: 'Stalking complacency' key to Indiana's title defense

Snippet: Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti reacts during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Miami, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/big-ten-indiana-hoosiers-db38b4a80ba8b2e9d3bdb774de4ca805

[2026-07-31 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Bears bank on better speed to bolster a defense that's still adjusting to new lineup

Snippet: Chicago Bears defensive line Grady Jarrett works out with teammates during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bears-grady-jarrett-coby-bryant-dennis-allen-177f130968b8c57aad2849bae991e4cb

[2026-07-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Byung-jong] Who is 'New Lee Jae Myung'?

Snippet: US President Donald Trump may have caused considerable hardship for South Korea, from threats of punitive tariffs to demands for increased defense spending. Yet there is one positive outcome for Korea stemming from his America First policy: making President Lee Jae Myung more pragmatic. Faced with mounting pressure from an unpredictable — and often erratic — US leader, Lee appears to have evolved from a radical rhetorician into a more seasoned statesman.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826171

[2026-07-31 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Zelensky fired me over anti-graft reforms – ex-Ukrainian defense minister

Snippet: Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has claimed he was dismissed because reforms to overhaul military procurement and tackle entrenched interests within the ministry triggered a backlash. Fedorov was removed by Vladimir Zelensky earlier this month after just six months in office as part of a sweeping government reshuffle. At the time, Zelensky cited tensions between the defense minister and commander-in-chief Aleksandr Syrsky, while Ukrainian media reported that disagreements over military reform lay behind the rift.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643682-ukraine-defense-minister-dismissal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-31 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Missiles worth $40 million a shot rack up US war costs in Iran

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/us-iran-war-costs-driven-by-expensive-missile-interceptors/106948672

[2026-07-31 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways

Snippet: Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries have announced the creation of a maritime military coalition to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/30/saudi-arabia-announces-maritime-defence-alliance-to-secure-vital-waterways

[2026-07-31 05:37 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage war thriller

Snippet: Makers of unreleased $45m film Fortitude sue after hard drive stolen from streamer’s Los Angeles office

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/30/netflix-sued-nicolas-cage-war-thriller

[2026-07-31 05:29 UTC+10:00] [US Senate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war

Snippet: Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/30/donald-trump-senate-iran-war-power

[2026-07-31 05:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Massive home explosion caught on wild video as 2 launched from ‘missile’-like blast somehow survive

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/us-news/massive-home-explosion-caught-on-wild-video-as-2-launched-from-missile-like-blast-somehow-survive/

[2026-07-31 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia

Snippet: The US Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran accused of supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington says has long facilitated the movement of IRGC-Quds Force personnel, weapons and military equipment.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904178

[2026-07-31 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: RT reports from Iraq after US-Saudi strikes (VIDEO)

Snippet: Joint US-Saudi strikes on alleged Iran-aligned militia positions across Iraq have sparked political backlash, with Baghdad condemning the attacks as a violation of the country’s sovereignty. RT’s Ali Rida Sbeity reported on the ground.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643656-iraq-us-saudi-strikes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-31 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Her skin is bleeding': Devastating virus wreaks havoc in Gaza

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/major-chickenpox-outbreak-in-gaza/106963704

[2026-07-31 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iraq-Gulf ties at risk as Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias raise escalation fears | The National

Snippet: An exchange of attacks this week between Saudi Arabia and armed groups operating from Iraq risks undermining Baghdad's years-long effort to strengthen relations with Gulf states, experts and Iraqi officials told The National.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/31/iraq-gulf-ties-at-risk-as-saudi-strikes-on-iran-backed-militias-raise-escalation-fears/

[2026-07-31 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump’s Iran dilemma becomes battle for US public opinion as his approval hits all-time low

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s decision over how to handle Iran became far more complicated by Thursday, after recent polls showed that the average American doesn't want a return to full-scale war and is primarily concerned with paying less at the pump.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-904162

[2026-07-31 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition

Snippet: Saudi Arabia on Thursday unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting international shipping and energy supply routes in the Red Sea region after attacks by Yemen's Houthis disrupted one of the world's busiest trade corridors.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-unveils-plans-multinational-maritime-defence-coalition

[2026-07-31 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Ben Gvir's crocodiles are the latest weapon in Israel's animal warfare on Palestinians

Snippet: Earlier this month, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced that Israel would use Nile crocodiles as prison guards for Palestinian political prisoners.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israel-animal-warfare-ben-gvir-crocodiles-palestinians

[2026-07-31 03:40 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Russian missile destroys US firm’s Kyiv drone factory

Snippet: Strike on Terminal Autonomy plant appears to be first time in the war that Moscow has targeted a US company

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/us-firm-drone-factory-terminal-autonomy-ukraine-russia

[2026-07-31 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace

Snippet: Hostilities between the two countries have flared up again in recent days

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78gnyq3wvdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-31 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel Now forms 'New Jewish Defense Force' to fight rising antisemitism in Canada

Snippet: The Canadian-based Israel Now movement has officially announced the formation of a new initiative, the “New Jewish Defense Force,” aimed at addressing and pushing back against rising antisemitism and threats directed at the Jewish community in Canada.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904164

[2026-07-31 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: US denies Iranian claim that attack damaged six military aircraft | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/30/live-us-iran-war-houthis-red-sea-threats-saudi-coalition/

[2026-07-31 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: IRGC says it struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/31/live-us-iran-war-houthis-red-sea-threats-saudi-coalition/

[2026-07-31 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New fronts are opening across the Mideast as Iran war widens

Snippet: A child rests his head on the coffin of a Popular Mobilization Forces fighter draped in the Iraqi flag during a funeral for Popular Mobilization Forces fighters killed in airstrikes on PMF bases in Najaf, Iraq, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-saudi-iraq-yemen-egypt-85aefd04354af77b20999da367c297f2

[2026-07-31 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces bomb town in southern Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli forces have attacked the southern Lebanese town of Taybeh in the Marjayoun district, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-bombs-town-southern-lebanon

[2026-07-31 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: RSF chief tells fighters that 'Khartoum is our target' after setback in Sudan war | The National

Snippet: The commander of the Rapid Support Forces fighting Sudan's army declared on Thursday that the capital Khartoum was the paramilitary's next target.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/30/rsf-chief-tells-fighters-that-khartoum-is-our-target-after-setback-in-sudan-war/

[2026-07-31 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Saudi Arabia proposes 43-nation 'maritime defence coalition' in Red Sea | The National

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has proposed a “maritime defence coalition” involving dozens of countries to protect Red Sea trade routes from attacks by Iran's allies.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/30/saudi-arabia-proposes-43-nation-maritime-defence-coalition-in-red-sea/

[2026-07-31 02:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Hammer of the Gods’ new secret weapon upgrades US Army power to blast enemy missile attacks

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/us-news/army-boosts-us-defense-with-cutting-edge-hammer-of-gods-system-that-disrupts-missile-attacks/

[2026-07-31 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen surges to 157 range per dollar, fueling intervention speculation

Snippet: The yen had been depreciating against the dollar amid fiscal policy concerns and uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-surges-to-157-range-per-dollar-fueling-intervention-speculation