[2026-02-16 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 11 die in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, say Palestinian officials

Snippet: Israel’s military says the strikes – days before Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting – were a response to ceasefire violations by Hamas

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3343640/israeli-air-strikes-kill-11-gaza-say-palestinian-officials

[2026-02-15 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mehrere tausend Gewaltdelikte in Zügen und an Bahnhöfen

Snippet: In Zügen und auf Bahnhöfen in Deutschland hat es im vergangenen Jahr mehr als 980 Messer- und rund 2200 Sexualdelikte gegeben, die aktenkundig wurden. Das berichtet die Zeitung "Bild am Sonntag" und bezieht sich auf Zahlen der Bundespolizei. Zusätzlich wurden demnach 5660 Gewaltdelikte gegen Vollzugsbeamte der Bundespolizei im Bahnbereich registriert.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/gewalt-bahn-angriffe-mitarbeiter-bodycams-deutschland-zuege-bahnhoefe-zugbegleiter-uebergriffe/a-75979537

[2026-02-15 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia seized 12 eastern Ukraine villages so far in February: army chief

Snippet: Valery Gerasimov’s words to Moscow’s forces fighting in Ukraine came days before US-mediated talks on ending almost four years of war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3343629/russia-seized-12-eastern-ukraine-villages-so-far-february-army-chief-tells-troops

[2026-02-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing warns tech giants to curb ‘involution’ amid AI giveaway war

Snippet: Companies should ‘uphold a fair and competitive’ environment to ‘foster innovation and healthy development’, regulator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3343614/beijing-warns-tech-giants-curb-involution-amid-ai-giveaway-war

[2026-02-15 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine languages

Snippet: Philippine News Ano’ng ibig sabihin ng…? Nasa app na ang diksiyonaryong Filipino ng KWF! Philippine News What’s that Filipino word? KWF’s dictionary now on app! Feb 15, 2026 1:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Time Trowel] Zamboanga City and ‘Chief of War’ Feb 1, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Mother tongue use boosts reading comprehension of 4th graders

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/filipino-language/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘For 47 years, they’ve been talking and talking’: US eyes expanded Iran strikes

Snippet: The plan raises regional conflict fears and comes ahead of next week’s talks between the two sides in Geneva

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3343607/us-military-weighs-sustained-iran-strikes-casting-shadow-over-diplomacy

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a ‘military vacuum’ in West and Central Africa opened new markets for China

Snippet: Beijing has increased engagement with countries in the Sahel following the French military exit, and with Russian weapons in short supply

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342903/how-military-vacuum-west-and-central-africa-opened-new-markets-china

[2026-02-15 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Ukraine War Is “Killing Russia” – Rutte to MT

Snippet: MUNICH, Germany — The Russian people should know that the war is destroying their country and should do everything they can to stop it, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told The Moscow Times.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/14/ukraine-war-is-killing-russia-rutte-to-mt-a91953

[2026-02-15 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Survival and loss in the war in Ukraine

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/survival-and-loss-in-the-war-in-ukraine/video-75966790

[2026-02-15 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukraine's Zelenskyy at MSC: Putin is a 'slave to war'

Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Western allies to speed up weapons deliveries to his country. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday, he argued that there were cases in which missiles to ward off Russian airstrikes were delivered "just before an attack and sometimes at the last very last moment."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraines-zelenskyy-at-msc-putin-is-a-slave-to-war/a-75973922

[2026-02-14 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy seizes 50kg of hashish, arrests two in Mannar seas - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy arrested two suspects and seized more than 50 kilograms of hashish during a naval operation in the seas off Mannar today (14).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/breaking-news/951426/navy-seizes-50kg-of-hashish-arrests-two-in-mannar-seas/

[2026-02-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ईरान पर बड़े हमले की योजना बना रहा अमेरिकाः रिपोर्ट

Snippet: समाचार एजेंसी रॉयटर्स की एक खास रिपोर्ट में दावा किया गया है कि अमेरिका ईरान में मिलिट्री ऑपरेशन की तैयारी में जुटा हुआ है. रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक अमेरिकी सेना के दो अफसरों ने रॉयटर्स से कहा है कि अगर अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप आदेश देते हैं तो मिलिट्री ईरान में कई हफ्तों तक चलने वाले ऑपरेशन के लिए भी तैयार बैठी है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/us-military-preparing-for-potentially-weeks-long-iran-operations/a-75967301

[2026-02-14 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine senators Go, Dela Rosa helped Duterte wage drug war: ICC prosecutors

Snippet: The two sitting senators are among eight officials linked to the ex-president’s crimes against humanity charges, an ICC document says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343572/philippine-senators-go-dela-rosa-helped-duterte-wage-drug-war-icc-prosecutors

[2026-02-14 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian author Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlinale over jury’s Gaza comments

Snippet: ‘History will judge’ those in the film industry who do not speak out against the Gaza war, the Booker Prize winner says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343567/indian-author-arundhati-roy-quits-berlinale-after-stay-out-politics-gaza-comments

[2026-02-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan defence budget delays may push island down US priority list: William Lai

Snippet: Island’s leader has appealed to opposition parties to stop blocking a US$40 billion spending plan, citing the need to ‘safeguard security’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343466/taiwan-defence-budget-delays-may-push-island-down-us-priority-list-william-lai-warns

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan explores German silent cargo gliders to resupply remote islands

Snippet: The HADIS system can deliver cargo of up to 500kg over a range of 120km and safeguard transport aircraft during resupply operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343528/can-german-stealth-cargo-gliders-boost-japans-remote-island-defence-and-logistics

[2026-02-14 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 dead in latest US strike on suspected drug vessel in Caribbean

Snippet: The attack raises the death toll from the Trump administration’s strikes on ‘narcoterrorists’ in the Caribbean and Pacific to 133

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343553/3-dead-us-launches-new-strike-suspected-drug-boat-caribbean

[2026-02-14 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Panama’s U-turn on a business deal under pressure dents investor confidence

Snippet: Revoking CK Hutchison’s rights to run two canal ports is a decision that not only affects Hong Kong – it strikes at the heart of international commerce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343444/panamas-u-turn-business-deal-under-pressure-dents-investor-confidence

[2026-02-14 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump hails US ‘discombobulator’ weapon as he meets Maduro op troops

Snippet: The US president made his first public comments on a device that he boasted could block Russian and Chinese defence systems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343546/trump-hails-us-discombobulator-weapon-he-meets-maduro-op-troops

[2026-02-14 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Electric cars in China

Snippet: BYD and others see bumpy road ahead as price war sparks backlash

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/electric-cars-in-china

[2026-02-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cannabis worth Rs. 10.5 Mn seized - DailyNews

Snippet: Acting on information received from the Military Intelligence Corps, a joint raid was conducted with the Pallai Police in Masar area on Thursday (12).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/lawnorder/951237/cannabis-worth-rs-10-5-mn-seized/

[2026-02-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Royal Navy of Oman Vessel ‘SADH’ departs - DailyNews

Snippet: The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel ‘SADH’ which arrived for replenishment purpose, departed on Thursday (12). In accordance with Naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/local/951227/royal-navy-of-oman-vessel-sadh-departs/

[2026-02-14 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing

Snippet: Move weeks before Trump-Xi summit highlights mixed signals from Washington and injects fresh uncertainty into fragile US-China truce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3343540/pentagon-adds-chinese-firms-military-list-then-withdraws-filing

[2026-02-14 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: MSC 2026: Merz und die neue Weltordnung

Snippet: Die bisherige Weltordnung ist zerstört, Deutschland und Europa müssten sich neu orientieren - mit dieser nüchternen Feststellung eröffnet Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz die 62. Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz. "Diese Ordnung, so unvollkommen sie selbst zu ihren besten Zeiten war, sie gibt es so nicht mehr", sagt Merz wörtlich.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/msc-2026-merz-und-die-neue-weltordnung/a-75959522

[2026-02-14 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meituan warns of US$3.5 billion loss amid intense food delivery price war

Snippet: Food delivery giant expects losses to continue into at least the first quarter of 2026 ‘due to ongoing competition’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343538/chinas-meituan-warns-us35-billion-loss-amid-intense-food-delivery-price-war

[2026-02-14 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Sudan civil war: Ethiopia's, UAE's role under scrutiny

Snippet: The recent report by Reuters found that Ethiopia is hosting a secret camp to train thousands of fighters for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group in neighboring Sudan. The revelation is a sign that one of the world's deadliest conflicts is being fueled by regional powers from Africa and the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-civil-war-ethiopias-uaes-role-under-scrutiny/a-75913225

[2026-02-13 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beware of ‘political swindlers’, China’s cadres warned ahead of leadership change

Snippet: Communist Party’s anti-corruption agencies say there is still a danger of graft in the promotion process

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343527/beware-political-swindlers-chinas-cadres-warned-ahead-leadership-change

[2026-02-13 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese fighter jets locked radar on foreign stealth plane: PLA Daily

Snippet: Military commentators say PLA aircraft cited by official military paper was likely to have been a J-16

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343509/chinese-fighter-jets-locked-radar-foreign-stealth-plane-800-metres-pla-daily

[2026-02-13 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukrainian youth orchestra turns noise of war into music

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/ukrainian-youth-orchestra-turns-noise-of-war-into-music/video-75830380

[2026-02-13 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: News kompakt: Neue Ariane-Rakete zu Jungfernflug gestartet

Snippet: Die europäische Trägerrakete Ariane 6 ist erstmals in ihrer stärksten Version mit vier Feststoff-Boostern ins All geflogen. Sie startete in Kourou in Französisch-Guayana mit 32 Satelliten für Amazon an Bord. Es war die größte Anzahl an Satelliten, die jemals von einer Ariane-Rakete transportiert wurde.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/ariane-6-eu-gipfel-msc-bangladesch-parlamentswahl-zugbegleiter-bahn-sicherheit-marokko-flut/a-75944134

[2026-02-13 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India pushes for domestic weapons manufacture with French jet purchase

Snippet: Around 80 per cent of the fleet will be assembled in India, with parts being progressively made in the country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343434/how-indias-us40-billion-order-french-rafales-will-help-local-fighter-jet-makers

[2026-02-13 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Palestinians look to salvage Gaza's history from the ruins of Israel's military offensive

Snippet: Today, much of the enclave’s heritage sites stand in ruins – like most of Gaza – after being hit by Israeli strikes in a two-year war muffled by an uncertain ceasefire. With major military operations halted, Palestinians are gaining a clearer picture of the destruction.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-gaza-cultural-religious-historic-heritage-91aa321b535c6f92b6158403d4717072

[2026-02-13 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US pulls out of strategic military base and hands it over to Syria

Snippet: Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base, ending an American military presence that lasted for more than a decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3343413/us-pulls-out-strategic-military-base-and-hands-it-over-syria

[2026-02-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After Zhang Youxia’s downfall, PLA told to be more mindful of spending

Snippet: State media also spotlights deep flaws in PLA’s readiness that have surfaced during country’s widening anti-corruption drive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343348/make-every-penny-count-combat-chinas-military-told-countdown-lunar-new-year

[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it function?

Snippet: The downfall of two more members of the top command body has left just Xi Jinping and one other member active

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343361/what-chinas-central-military-commission-and-how-does-it-operate-amid-anti-graft-drive

[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Takaichi’s landslide victory in Japan has North Korea on edge

Snippet: North Korea has accused Japan of resurrecting its wartime ambitions by expanding its defence and pursuing security alliances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343322/why-takaichis-japan-election-victory-has-sparked-north-koreas-childish-fury

[2026-02-13 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: At least 21 dead in ferry sinking in northern Sudan’s River Nile State - DailyNews

Snippet: At least 21 people have drowned, while others remain missing, after a passenger ferry sank on the Nile in northern Sudan’s River Nile State, civil defence officials have said, in the war-ravaged nation. The Sudanese Sovereignty Council issued a press statement mourning the deaths of 21 people, including women and children.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/world/950590/at-least-21-dead-in-ferry-sinking-in-northern-sudans-river-nile-state/

[2026-02-13 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CIA targets Chinese military officers in new recruitment video

Snippet: US spy agency’s outreach, depicting a disillusioned mid-level officer, risks unsettling fragile calm before April’s Trump-XI summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343381/cia-post-new-video-recruit-chinese-military-officers-informants

[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLNS Sagara and Nandimitra to participate - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy Ships (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimitra set sail on February 11 from the Colombo Port to Visakhapatnam, India, to join the multilateral naval exercise MILAN and International Fleet Review (IFR), hosted by the Indian Navy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/local/950705/slns-sagara-and-nandimitra-to-participate/

[2026-02-13 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany braces for more strikes in 2026

Snippet: German flag carrier Lufthansa today said close to 800 flights had been canceled, as pilots and flight attendants went on strike. An estimated 100,000 passengers have been affected. Many Lufthansa planes remained grounded after Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), the German pilots' union, and Germany's flight attendant union UFO called a strike.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-braces-for-more-strikes-in-2026/a-75937430

[2026-02-13 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Life in Kyiv: Working through war and blackouts

Snippet: What drives people in Europe – politically, socially and culturally? How do Europeans lead their lives? What are their views, hopes and fears? Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People provides the answers.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/life-in-kyiv-working-through-war-and-blackouts/video-75846445

[2026-02-12 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia launches missile, drone barrage at Ukraine as peace talks stall

Snippet: Massive air assault targets energy systems and hits buildings in the capital and elsewhere, according to Ukrainian officials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343358/russia-launches-missile-drone-barrage-ukraine-peace-talks-stall

[2026-02-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi’s new year greeting reveals PLA Cyberspace Force post in South China Sea

Snippet: Analyst says deployment signals Chinese military’s cyber warfare capabilities ‘are no longer confined to the mainland’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343312/xis-new-year-message-military-reveals-pla-cyberspace-force-post-south-china-sea

[2026-02-12 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukrainian disqualified from Winter Games for helmet showing athletes killed in war

Snippet: Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was kicked out after Olympic body unable to find compromise solution, Ukraine plans ⁠to appeal to CAS

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343345/ukrainian-disqualified-winter-games-helmet-depicting-athletes-killed-russia-war

[2026-02-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s efforts to control EV price war sees carmakers paying vendors quicker

Snippet: Only a handful of the nearly 50 mainland China-based EV builders have been able to turn a profit amid the price wars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343294/chinas-carmakers-cut-supplier-payment-cycles-amid-beijings-price-war-crackdown

[2026-02-12 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukraine athlete Heraskevych: 'My Olympic moment was stolen'

Snippet: Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday for refusing to wear a different helmet than the one that honors athletes killed in the war with Russia.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-athlete-heraskevych-my-olympic-moment-was-stolen/a-75925019

[2026-02-12 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore set for US$12 billion surplus as Wong unveils AI ambitions in budget

Snippet: PM Lawrence Wong says while defence spending will be kept at about 3 per cent of GDP, Singapore is prepared to spend more if the need arises

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343310/singapore-budget-lawrence-wong-unveils-ai-ambitions-uncertain-world

[2026-02-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Middle East arms edge overshadowed by Turkey and South Korea in Riyadh

Snippet: Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343272/chinas-middle-east-arms-edge-overshadowed-turkey-and-south-korea-riyadh-show

[2026-02-12 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian losses in Ukraine now exceed recruitment, Western officials claim

Snippet: Battlefield casualties outpaced replenishment in January as the war enters its fifth year of full-scale conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343274/russian-losses-ukraine-now-exceed-recruitment-western-officials-claim

[2026-02-12 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US establishes new army foothold in Southeast Asia to ‘contain China’: analyst

Snippet: US deploys new rotational force to Southeast Asian ally, a move experts say is aimed at deterring China and supporting Typhon missile system

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343214/us-armys-new-presence-philippines-and-push-contain-china