[2026-02-27 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

Snippet: A Kenyan man has been charged with human trafficking for allegedly recruiting people to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/kenyan-man-charged-with-duping-people-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine-war

[2026-02-27 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US military would only use Anthropic's AI technology in legal ways, Pentagon says

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s top spokesman has reiterated that the military wants to use Anthropic’s artificial intelligence technology in legal ways and will not let the company dictate any limits ahead of a Friday deadline to agree to its demands.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/business/sunday-business-it/us-military-would-only-use-anthropics-ai-technology-in-legal-ways-pentagon-says/2289560

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

Source: Daily News

Title: India and Israel see common front as Modi visits Israel amidst regional tensions - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit that both countries have cast as a chance to deepen relations, as regional concerns mount over the risk of military conflict between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/world/958498/india-and-israel-see-common-front-as-modi-visits-israel-amidst-regional-tensions/

[2026-02-27 06:58 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Trump shifted from opposing foreign wars to threatening war in Iran

Snippet: The rationale to justify the US striking first has shifted from the country killing protesters to its developing weapons

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/trump-foreign-wars-iran

[2026-02-27 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Afghanistan launches retaliatory attacks on Pakistan border posts, Taliban says

Snippet: Afghanistan attacked Pakistani military positions along the border late on Thursday in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes, the Taliban said, adding to fears of a renewed escalation of violence between the neighbors.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888159

[2026-02-27 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Should Hezbollah announcement shift Israeli view of intensity of Iran attack? - analysis

Snippet: In a stunningly open and clear announcement, Hezbollah late Wednesday potentially threw off all of the assumptions and calculations about its intentions in the event of war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888160

[2026-02-27 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 27th Air Force Cycling Tour begins today - DailyNews

Snippet: Three military cycling teams from the United Arab Emirates, India and Russia are set to compete in the 27th Air Force Cycling Tour, which begins today (27) and concludes on March 1. The event is organized to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/sports/958779/27th-air-force-cycling-tour-begins-today/

[2026-02-27 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ghana navy and air force rescue 71 fishermen after attack

Snippet: ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The Ghanaian navy and air force rescued 71 fishermen whose boats were attacked off the coast of Ghana by unidentified gunmen, a local official said Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ghana-fishermen-rescue-attack-0730a3a39879c80b520629822b9fd3e4

[2026-02-27 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Peru under state of emergency after El Niño floods hit Arequipa

Snippet: Peru is dealing with widespread flooding after heavy rains hit the southern city of Arequipa and several other regions, prompting authorities to declare a nationwide state of emergency. Residents and members of the Peruvian Navy cleared mud and debris from streets as interim president José María Balcázar visited affected areas to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/peru-under-state-of-emergency-after-el-nino-floods-hit-arequipa/

[2026-02-27 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Teenager killed as Israeli strikes pound Lebanon's Baalbek

Snippet: A teenager was killed and dozens of people injured as Israel launched a series of aerial attacks on Lebanon on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/26/teenager-killed-as-israeli-strikes-pound-lebanons-baalbek/

[2026-02-27 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Myanmar military using festivals as propaganda to hide war zone

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/myanmar-festival-propaganda-hiding-war-amid-air-strikes/106382144

[2026-02-27 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Russian overnight attacks pound Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, dozens hurt

Snippet: Ukraine saw renewed overnight Russian strikes as drones and missiles hit the eastern region of Kharkiv, injuring at least 14 people, including a seven year old boy, according to regional authorities. Residential districts were targeted across several parts of the city, damaging apartment buildings and local infrastructure while emergency crews responded to fires and debris.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/russian-overnight-attacks-pound-kharkiv-and-zaporizhzhia-dozens-hurt/

[2026-02-27 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: After years in exile, Iran's crown prince is planning for a takeover

Snippet: As the United States and Iran depart their third round of nuclear talks amid growing fears of another possible war in the Middle East, one man is hoping the US will launch a targeted attack on Iran, regardless of whether or not they reach a deal.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/reza-pahlavi-on-military-intervention-in-iran-and-his-transition/106382722

[2026-02-27 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Will Iran remain a unified country? - opinion

Snippet: At the time this article was written, the United States was moving large forces to the Middle East. Many units of the American navy, air force, and land forces were preparing themselves for war, and many intelligence resources were being deployed to prepare and enrich the bank of targets.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887891

[2026-02-27 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

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

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://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/india-and-israel-pledge-to-boost-cooperation-on-trade-defence

[2026-02-27 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Trump logic:' How Trump went from declaring victory over Iran to the cusp of a new war

Snippet: The US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme in June, President Donald Trump boasted on Tuesday during his State of the Union address, just before adding that the Islamic Republic is now on the verge of starting it “all over again”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-logic-how-trump-went-declaring-victory-over-iran-cusp-new-war

[2026-02-27 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Is the doctors’ war at Royal College finally ending?

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/is-the-racp-battle-finally-ending/

[2026-02-27 04:48 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Kaufman’s main defense: No direct link from Duterte to the dead bodies

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/kaufman-no-direct-link-duterte-dead-bodies-icc-pre-trial-february-26-2026/

[2026-02-27 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan

Snippet: Afghanistan has launched attacks againt Pakistani military positions along the border in response to Pakistani air strikes last week, Taliban authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/afghanistan-says-it-launches-attacks-against-pakistan

[2026-02-27 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatum

Snippet: Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-military-ai-hegseth-department-of-defense-f05674f7195051ab843e5087d12c8cf8

[2026-02-27 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Unknown drone jammed near French navy flagship in Sweden — forces

Snippet: PARIS — Sweden's army jammed a drone of unknown origin on Wednesday not far from the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which was in Swedish waters, the two countries' armed forces said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/world/unknown-drone-jammed-near-french-navy-flagship-in-sweden-forces/2289517

[2026-02-27 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: India beat Zimbabwe to keep title defence alive

Snippet: India won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and 2024

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/ce3gyx49z52o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Diving World Cup in Mexico canceled amid safety concerns

Snippet: A National Guard patrols a highway near Aguililla, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.” (AP Photo/Armando Solis)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/diving-world-cup-mexico-cancel-1ce60db5b2b225d360b25f19ac110094

[2026-02-27 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Education Ministry to cancel school if Iran attacks, transition later to remote learning

Snippet: In the event of renewed war with Iran, Israel's schools will cancel classes during the initial days of the conflict rather than immediately transition to remote learning, according to a Wednesday statement from Arieh Mor, Deputy Director General for Security and Emergency at the Education Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888059

[2026-02-27 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF soldiers find, demolish approx. five kilometers of tunnels in southern Gaza

Snippet: The IDF located and dismantled underground tunnel routes in the Beit Hanoun area of Gaza, the IDF announced in a press release on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888140

[2026-02-27 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Shin bet chief Zini backs agency's Oct .7 findings, defying PM narrative

Snippet: David Zini, who took over the Shin Bet in October from Ronen Bar, with the media coverage framing him as the Prime Minister's loyalist, shocked the country on Thursday at an internal conference endorsing the agency's narrative of the October 7 disaster despite repeated recent attacks on that narrative by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888142

[2026-02-27 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hamas, Iran helping Russia send migrants to Europe via tunnels, US military historian says - report

Snippet: Russia sends migrants to Europe through secret tunnels originating in Belarus, possibly built by Hamas or Hezbollah, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888124

[2026-02-27 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces on a Darfur town displaces over 3,000

Snippet: Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, center, greets the crowd during a military-backed tribes’ rally in the Nile River State of Sudan, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Hjaj, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sudan-darfur-displaced-paramilitary-rsf-31d4a6c48cf3162b3be391a37dedef36

[2026-02-27 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Afghan authorities carry out airstrikes on Pakistan

Snippet: KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan military authorities say they have begun carrying out strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes days ago.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-airstrikes-513791ef82fb8c2e4acce08c2b80c41a

[2026-02-27 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A look at the US military buildup in the Middle East

Snippet: Speaking at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, President Donald Trump warned anew that “bad things will happen” if Iran refuses to make a deal on its nuclear program. Trump said the world will find out “over the next, probably, ten days.”

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-military-iran-buildup-nuclear-program-5663a8b0d81c8439adfaa010c59a36f5

[2026-02-27 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: British warships exit Arabian Gulf as Iran conflict looms for US

Snippet: The UK’s Royal Navy no longer has any warships in the Arabian Gulf, despite the looming prospect of war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/26/british-warships-exit-gulf-as-iran-conflict-looms-for-us/

[2026-02-27 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No shortcuts to peace in Ukraine

Snippet: WHEN Russian forces stormed into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Moscow’s strongman Vladimir Putin was supremely confident the “military operation” would be over in a matter of days.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/opinion/editorial/no-shortcuts-to-peace-in-ukraine/2286149

[2026-02-27 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran-US talks begin in push to avert war

Snippet: GENEVA, Switzerland — Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday, a last-ditch effort to avert war following the biggest American military buildup in the Middle East in decades.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/world/americas-emea/iran-us-talks-begin-in-push-to-avert-war/2286234

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Embracing go-bags, gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Snippet: Natalie Silverlieb’s go-bag looks a little different from the last time she ran to the bomb shelter with Iranian missiles incoming. Since last summer, she has had a baby, so she now has packed diapers and wipes alongside passports and water.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888134

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression

Snippet: A new decree from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888133

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli officials consider paying some Gazan war victims to rebuild global legitimacy - exclusive

Snippet: Some Israeli officials are considering paying compensation in a small number of high-profile cases in which Palestinians were killed during the war, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888138

[2026-02-27 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: South Africa says 2 of its nationals died fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Snippet: South African men who were allegedly tricked into fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine are escorted by police officers as they arrive at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Str)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-russia-ukraine-war-soldiers-recruited-e66a5feb7e8fc58c4ade5cd02e125573

[2026-02-27 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Kenyan Police Arrest Man Suspected of Tricking People Into Joining Russian Army

Snippet: Kenyan police have arrested a key figure in a network that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to Russia, where many were forcibly conscripted into the army and sent to Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/26/kenyan-police-arrest-man-suspected-of-tricking-people-into-joining-russian-army-a92060

[2026-02-27 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations – study

Snippet: Leading artificial intelligence models chose to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises, according to a recent study published by King’s College London, raising concerns about the growing role of AI in military decision-making.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633086-ai-nuke-war-simulation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-27 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations – study

Snippet: Leading artificial intelligence models chose to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises, according to a recent study published by King’s College London, raising concerns about the growing role of AI in military decision-making.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633086-ai-nuke-war-simulation/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Ukraine's economy to slow after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Snippet: Workers repair the destroyed DTEK company’s power plant after a Russian missile attack on the country’s energy system in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-economy-war-ebrd-electricity-838255aa27f76046a296dfe029e2d0a9

[2026-02-27 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US, Ukraine discuss post-war reconstruction as Russia pummels grid

Snippet: Ukrainian and US officials met in Geneva on Thursday for talks on post-war reconstruction despite a deadlock in peace negotiations with Russia, which pounded infrastructure across Ukraine with drone and missile strikes overnight.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-888122

[2026-02-27 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Duterte’s defense calls ICC case 'unreliable,' questions credibility of witnesses, evidence

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense lawyers for former president Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday questioned the credibility of the prosecution’s witnesses at the confirmation of charges hearing before the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that unreliable testimony, hearsay accounts, and internal inconsistencies in statements failed to meet the evidentiary threshold required to move the case to trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/news/dutertes-defense-calls-icc-case-unreliable-questions-credibility-of-witnesses-evidence/2286138

[2026-02-27 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army chief 'silent' on potentially devastating cost of new war with Iran

Snippet: Israel's army chief has privately warned about the potentially devastating consequences of a war with Iran, while officially remaining silent on the dangers to Israel from a new conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-army-chief-silent-potentially-devastating-cost-new-war-iran

[2026-02-27 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: How Israel can improve communication with the West - opinion

Snippet: During his latest press conference, the prime minister acknowledged that Israel’s communication efforts had not achieved their objectives during the Israel-Hamas War. This clarity is essential. Beyond political, ideological, or strategic disagreements, a significant part of the tension with Western countries – especially France – stems from deep cultural differences that shape opposing perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887885

[2026-02-27 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: State Duma Passes Bill Protecting Foreign Fighters From Criminal Prosecution Back Home

Snippet: Lawmakers in the lower-house State Duma on Thursday passed a bill that would shield foreign nationals who enlist in the Russian military from being extradited to their home countries if they face criminal charges there.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/26/state-duma-passes-bill-protecting-foreign-fighters-from-criminal-prosecution-back-home-a92057

[2026-02-27 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Defense seeks amended charges, interim release for Duterte if ICC reclassifies liability

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The defense counsel for former president Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday asked judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to order the prosecution to amend its charges and consider his interim release if the chamber decides to alter the legal basis of liability in the case.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/news/defense-seeks-amended-charges-interim-release-for-duterte-if-icc-reclassifies-liability/2286081

[2026-02-27 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What do US, Iran hope to get out of Geneva nuclear talks?

Snippet: The United States hopes talks with Iran in Geneva on Thursday will produce an agreement to end or reduce Iran's nuclear weapons program substantially below what it was coming out of the 2015 Obama-era nuclear deal, as well as to reduce the threat of Tehran's ballistic missile program.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888117

[2026-02-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed

Snippet: A third family says the Australian government must do more to hold Israel and the Israeli Defence Force to account, including demanding an apology

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/australian-soldiers-graves-bulldozed-gaza-reparations-israel-idf-apology

[2026-02-27 00:52 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Fountain of filth’ and an inflatable Maradona: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenParis, FranceThe French far-right leader Marine Le Pen holds a lamb as she visits the Paris international agricultural show (Salon de l’Agriculture) at the Paris ExpoPhotograph: Raphaël Lafargue/ABACA/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenChonburi province, ThailandUS marines participate in an amphibious assault exercise as part of the Cobra Gold 2026 joint military exercisePhotograph: Chalinee Thirasupa/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenWest BankA cat sits outside a tent that was reportedly set on fire by Israeli settlers from a nearby settlement, in Susya village,

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/feb/26/fountain-of-filth-inflatable-maradona-photos-of-the-day-thursday