[2026-02-24 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘We’ll soon learn if aliens are real’ – Pentagon chief

Snippet: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said that he will learn alongside the American public whether his department holds records proving the existence of aliens.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632960-hegseth-aliens-real-order/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-24 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US military boards third oil tanker in Indian Ocean

Snippet: The Pentagon, the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Defense, is seen from the air, Sept. 20, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, FIle)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-oil-tanker-boarded-sanctions-pentagon-quarantine-36b76a082a7323e4d51cf227b3d95a23

[2026-02-24 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump threatens ‘very bad day’ for Iran if no deal

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has renewed his threats of military action against Iran, claiming that the Islamic Republic will face a “very bad day” unless it agrees to a nuclear deal.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632957-trump-iran-bad-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-24 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Russia is to Ukraine what Hamas is to Israel': Ukrainian ambassador marks four years of war

Snippet: Israel must stand with Ukraine without hesitation as the two countries face similar, existential threats, Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk said in an interview with Walla, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-887714

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran holds military drills as top official heads to Oman

Snippet: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps held military drills on Tuesday as the country said it was ready to strike a deal with the US to avoid the "gamble" of war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/02/24/iran-holds-military-drills-as-top-security-official-heads-to-oman/

[2026-02-24 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors

Snippet: Mexico's most wanted cartel boss was killed Sunday in a Mexican military operation reportedly supported by U.S. intelligence; however, the emergence of potential successors indicates the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is not at the end of its road, only suggesting the decapitation strike is more likely to drive short-term fragmentation and retaliatory or spillover risks.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cartel-kingpin-el-mencho-dead-heres-shortlist-possible-successors

[2026-02-24 23:14 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump reportedly frustrated as he waits on envoys’ judgment over Iran strikes – US politics live

Snippet: Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and House leader Hakeem Jeffries have given their members discretion in whether to attend the State of the Union this evening.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/feb/24/us-politics-latest-news-donald-trump-tariffs-iran

[2026-02-24 23:14 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine War] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Five years on, ‘Putin consensus’ faces Ukraine strain

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/five-years-on-putin-consensus-faces-ukraine-strain/

[2026-02-24 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran close to buying the supersonic Chinese missiles that could pose threat to US Navy

Snippet: Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti‑ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations, just as the United States deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian coast ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic Republic.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887739

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

Source: AP News

Title: Lebanon urges Hezbollah not to get involved if US strikes Iran

Snippet: Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji addresses the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jamey Keaten)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hezbollah-iran-lebanon-us-israel-e11bf43338e72c0977c66d998074555f

[2026-02-24 23:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Unguided missile': Fatal crash doctor learns sentence

Snippet: An enraged and heavily intoxicated doctor who killed a young woman in a high-speed crash will serve at least eight years behind bars.Perth obstetrician Rhys Henry Stone Bellinge, 46, pleaded guilty to unlawfully killing Elizabeth Pearce, 24, while driving his supercharged Jaguar in Perth's leafy riverside suburb of Dalkeith in February 2025.He was sentenced in the Western Australian Supreme Court today to 10 years and six months imprisonment, with parole eligibility after serving eight years and six months.Perth obstetrician Rhys

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/perth-obstetrician-rhys-henry-stone-bellinge-learns-sentence-for-fatal-crash/0f09559c-c742-43e8-b1cc-9787ff10d12f

[2026-02-24 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: In Photos: 4 Years In, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Drags On

Snippet: Feb 24, 2026 - 02:50 pm Four years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, upending the post-World War II security order in Europe and plunging Ukraine into what many in the country describe as a fight for its survival as an independent state. In the years since, scenes of mourning, destroyed buildings, explosions, power outages, makeshift memorials and Ukrainian cities reduced to rubble have all become commonplace.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/in-photos-4-years-in-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-drags-on-a91903

[2026-02-24 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Western forces in Erbil relocate ahead of possible US strikes on Iran

Snippet: A few days ago, amidst heightened US-Iran tensions, a military helicopter landed at the Erbil airport in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/western-forces-erbil-relocate-ahead-possible-us-strikes-iran

[2026-02-24 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Lockheed Martin successfully tests AI-powered combat target identification system on F-35

Snippet: Lockheed Martin announced on Tuesday that it recently successfully flight-tested an artificial intelligence-enhanced Combat Identification (Combat ID) capability that was integrated into the F-35’s information fusion system.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-887732

[2026-02-24 22:31 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine-Krieg] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Vier Jahre Krieg: Wie die Ukrainer standhaft bleiben

Snippet: Anfang Februar veröffentlichte das Kyjiwer Internationale Institut für Soziologie (KIIS) die Ergebnisse einer Umfrage, die Ende Januar durchgeführt wurde. Das war zu einem Zeitpunkt, als nach massiven russischen Angriffen auf Energieanlagen Teile des Landes, vor allem die Hauptstadt Kyjiw, mit einem akuten Strommangel sowie fehlender Wärme- und Wasserversorgung konfrontiert waren.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/vier-jahre-krieg-wie-die-ukrainer-standhaft-bleiben/a-76039584

[2026-02-24 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Cameroon to release body of late opposition leader

Snippet: It has been almost three months since Cameroon’s leading opposition figure, Anicet Ekane, died in military detention, some five weeks after being arrested.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/24/cameroon-to-release-body-of-late-opposition-leader/

[2026-02-24 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Visible everywhere, powerful nowhere: The paradox facing Israeli women in 2026 - analysis

Snippet: Israeli women are visible almost everywhere. They serve in the military, dominate classrooms and welfare services, and make up a large share of the workforce. During war and crisis, that visibility only intensifies. Women are described as resilient, capable, and indispensable.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-887484

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: Once a symbol of resistance, the Asafo military flag is flying once again

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 24 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/9e412afd-0f10-4048-b224-c9110bacd370

[2026-02-24 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Russian Embassy removes banner, cancels external event amid controversy

Snippet: The Russian Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday removed a controversial banner on its outer wall of the embassy complex amid speculation the message might allude to Russia's war with Ukraine, while canceling an external event commemorating its military.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681542

[2026-02-24 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel needs an Iron Dome to combat disinformation - opinion

Snippet: Over the past two years, Israel has suffered a crisis of information: a relentless daily assault of slander and de-legitimization, with international isolation as the result. For Israel’s enemies in the social media age, information is a weapon. Why fire rockets when you can fire lies and achieve your goals in a different way?

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-887573

[2026-02-24 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: جنگ جهانی اول

Snippet: تاریخ۱۴۰۴/۲/۱۸۱۴۰۴ اردیبهشت ۱۸, پنجشنبهعکس 13

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fa-ir/world-war/t-46207721

[2026-02-24 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: यूक्रेन युद्ध

Snippet: राजनीति24.02.2026२४ फ़रवरी २०२६

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/ukraine-war/t-64558600

[2026-02-24 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Indonesia’s lead role in Gaza peacekeeping force carries high political riskJakarta has reiterated that it ‘will not conduct military operations’ after it agreed to assume the role of deputy commander of the force.

Snippet: Jakarta has reiterated that it ‘will not conduct military operations’ after it agreed to assume the role of deputy commander of the force

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344477/why-indonesias-lead-role-gaza-peacekeeping-force-carries-high-political-risk

[2026-02-24 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 4 years into Ukraine conflict, Zelensky says Putin ‘did not win this war’The president said Kyiv wanted ‘lasting peace’ and any truce agreement ‘must not simply be signed, it must be accepted by Ukrainians’.

Snippet: The president said Kyiv wanted ‘lasting peace’ and any truce agreement ‘must not simply be signed, it must be accepted by Ukrainians’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3344478/4-years-ukraine-conflict-zelensky-says-russias-putin-did-not-win-war

[2026-02-24 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese maritime militia in South China Sea hit ‘record high’ in 2025: US reportDeployments averaged 241 vessels per day, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative report says, notes waning role for civilian fishing fleets.

Snippet: Deployments averaged 241 vessels per day, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative report says, notes waning role for civilian fishing fleets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344474/record-chinese-maritime-militia-deployed-south-china-sea-2025-us-report

[2026-02-24 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lord's Resistance Army (LRA)

Snippet: Haki za binadamu09.09.20259 Septemba 2025

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/lords-resistance-army-lra/t-19117421

[2026-02-24 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukrainians were shocked by Russia’s war. Now many are numb and hopeless

Snippet: From Lviv in the west to Mariupol in the south, not one Ukrainian I spoke to in the weeks before February 24, 2022, predicted what was to come.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/24/ukrainians-were-shocked-by-russias-war-now-many-are-numb-and-hopeless

[2026-02-24 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Screenshot of news report is altered, shows fake drug war ‘victim’

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/newsbreak/fact-check/altered-screenshot-news-report-fake-drug-war-victim-february-2026/

[2026-02-24 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: جنگ جهانی دوم

Snippet: تاریخ۱۴۰۴/۷/۱۱۱۴۰۴ مهر ۱۱, جمعه04:44 دقیقه

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fa-af/world-war-ii/t-55976420

[2026-02-24 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Move to professionalize private security industry with new legal standards - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence, to introduce a new legal framework for the regulation of private security agencies in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/956967/move-to-professionalize-private-security-industry-with-new-legal-standards/

[2026-02-24 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bucknell visits Army after Dorries' 20-point game

Snippet: Bucknell Bison (8-21, 5-11 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (11-18, 5-11 Patriot League)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/army-west-point-black-knights-college-basketball-college-sports-mens-college-basketball-f7bf0c62c40640758dba208dd29a4ddc

[2026-02-24 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Loyola (MD) hosts Navy following Benigni's 27-point outing

Snippet: Navy Midshipmen (23-6, 15-1 Patriot League) at Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (11-18, 7-9 Patriot League)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/loyola-ramblers-army-west-point-black-knights-navy-midshipmen-austin-benigni-mens-college-basketball-593719bf717f4b978bbf54d88b00dee0

[2026-02-24 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How has Russia changed in the four years of the Ukraine war?

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/how-has-russia-changed-in-the-four-years-of-the-ukraine-war/video-76100964

[2026-02-24 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Drones sideline tanks as Ukraine war enters new phase of high-tech combat

Snippet: Ukrainian tank platoon commander Valentyn Bohdanov remembers a time earlier in Russia's war when heavy armor fought pitched battles like boxers trading punches in the ring. Four years into the conflict, he says such showdowns are all but impossible.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-887712

[2026-02-24 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Army helicopter crashes into Iran market, killing 2 pilots and 2 merchants

Snippet: Are the US and Iran moving closer to war?

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/24/army-helicopter-crashes-into-iran-market-killing-2-pilots-and-2-merchants

[2026-02-24 20:21 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Zelenskyy marks war anniversary vowing to fight on, with Ukraine’s allies divided

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/europe/russia-ukraine-crisis-anniversary-2026/

[2026-02-24 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukraine

Snippet: In the early hours of February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared on Russian state television to announce a “special military operation” against Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/24/mapping-russian-attacks-and-territorial-gains-across-ukraine

[2026-02-24 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The long, fraught timeline of Iran nuclear tensions

Snippet: In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian, second right, listens to the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami as he visits an exhibition of Iran’s nuclear achievements, in Tehran, Iran, on April 9, 2025. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-nuclear-timeline-war-146b4072f1f6cc43cfd3bde740313a5c

[2026-02-24 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion

Snippet: Ukraine’s president addressed the nation on the fourth anniversary of the start of the war, praising the stoicism of the Ukrainian people.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-anniversary-87940e37c2f010572402640c8c5ac78c

[2026-02-24 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US yet to express agreement on inter-Korean no-fly zone reinstatement, Seoul official says

Snippet: The United States has not yet agreed to South Korea’s proposal to reinstate a no-fly zone near the inter-Korean border under the suspended Sept. 19 military agreement, a high-ranking official at Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Monday, adding that consultations are ongoing.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681515

[2026-02-24 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Syrian serviceman killed in attack on army base in Deir Ezzor

Snippet: A Syrian serviceman was killed in an attack on an army base in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor on Tuesday morning, state media reported.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/24/syrian-serviceman-killed-in-attack-on-army-base-in-deir-ezzor/

[2026-02-24 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Modi visit to Israel marks deepening of longstanding Israel-India defense, security ties

Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make an official visit to Israel this week, during which he will hold discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and address the Knesset. The visit marks another step in deepening strategic and security ties between the countries.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-887706

[2026-02-24 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Explosion in Moscow Kills Police Officer After Attacker Detonates Bomb

Snippet: A man detonated an explosive device beside a police patrol car in central Moscow early on Tuesday, killing one officer and wounding two others, the Russian Interior Ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/explosion-in-moscow-kills-police-officer-after-attacker-detonates-bomb-a92028

[2026-02-24 19:29 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Women rush to firearms training ahead of NSW gun buyback

Snippet: A major sporting shooters group says it has had a rush in applications from women seeking firearms training in order to obtain gun licences, as the NSW Liberals say changes to weapons laws after the Bondi massacre were rushed and should be reviewed.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/women-rush-to-firearms-training-ahead-of-nsw-gun-buyback-20260224-p5o53z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-24 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Flour war paints Greek town Galaxidi in colour for clean Monday

Snippet: Greece turns colourful in Galaxidi each Clean Monday as the seaside town stages its annual flour war. By midday the coastal road is thick with dyed flour. Residents and visitors throw bags at each other, dance to music and climb onto carnival floats. Others watch from balconies, trying to stay clear of the clouds.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/24/flour-war-paints-greek-town-galaxidi-in-colour-for-clean-monday/

[2026-02-24 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Army deploys 500 personnel, 27 helicopters to combat wildfires

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- The military has deployed some 500 service members and 27 helicopters to help combat wildfires raging across the country's central and southeastern regions, the Army said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224010700315

[2026-02-24 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran military helicopter crashes, reportedly killing 4

Snippet: This image released by the Iranian Red Crescent Society shows the scene of a helicopter crash in the town of Dorcheh some 205 miles (330 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Iranian Red Crescent Society via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-helicopter-crash-fatalities-4e883b83abfd97ffaf0ee3f6a76d85a2

[2026-02-24 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No construction of Chinese military base in Scarborough Shoal — AFP

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it has not monitored any alleged construction of a supposed Chinese military base in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). This contradicted a recent statement by Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez who in an interview said China has constructed a military installation in the disputed waters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/news/no-construction-of-chinese-military-base-in-scarborough-shoal-afp/2283579

[2026-02-24 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Von der Leyen in Kyiv as Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv. She was met at the station by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, who handed her yellow and blue flowers. It was her tenth visit since the war began. Von der Leyen said Europe would stand with Ukraine through the winter, providing financial and military support.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/24/von-der-leyen-in-kyiv-as-ukraine-marks-four-years-of-russias-war/

[2026-02-24 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East

Snippet: Hamas ‘used emojis’ to signal start of the October 7, 2023 attack on IsraelCiting the army, Israeli media reported that emojis were found on mobile phones belonging to members of Hamas’ elite Nukhba Forces unit.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east