[2026-02-02 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump hopeful of deal after Iran’s top leader warns of regional war

Snippet: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issues ‘regional war’ warning as the United States ramps up its naval presence in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342025/trump-hopeful-iran-deal-after-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-warns-regional-war

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy installs RO plant for drinking water in Aralaganwila - DailyNews

Snippet: In continuation of its commitment towards enhancing public health and community welfare, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant set up by the Navy was opened for community use on January 26 in the village of Aralaganwila in Dimbulagala, Polonnaruwa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943784/navy-installs-ro-plant-for-drinking-water-in-aralaganwila/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspect held for collecting turtle eggs - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect in possession of 117 turtle eggs, during a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Kalladichenei of Trincomalee on January 28.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943862/suspect-held-for-collecting-turtle-eggs/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nigerian army kills top Boko Haram commander, 10 militants in night raid

Snippet: Abu Khalid, a commander of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest in Borno state, was a key figure within ‘the terrorist hierarchy’ according to the army

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3342019/nigerian-army-kills-top-boko-haram-commander-10-militants-night-raid

[2026-02-01 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘I call it self-defense’: Jewish terror surges as Palestinian attacks decline

Snippet: While Israel’s security forces are celebrating a dramatic collapse in Palestinian terror attacks, a different and far more uncomfortable trend is taking hold in the West Bank. Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians has surged to its highest level in years, leaving villages burned, civilians injured, and the security establishment grappling with a threat that is harder to define.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/631831-jewish-terror-surges-west-bank/

[2026-02-01 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran’s supreme leader warns any US attack would spark ‘regional war’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on recent nationwide protests.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/breaking-news/943498/irans-supreme-leader-warns-any-us-attack-would-spark-regional-war/

[2026-02-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA Navy warns off foreign jets with jamming missiles near Taiwan: CCTV

Snippet: State broadcaster says Yanan destroyer encountered aircraft near the island and took ‘electronic countermeasures’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342000/pla-navy-warns-foreign-jets-jamming-missiles-near-taiwan-cctv

[2026-02-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Was General Zhang Youxia one of the ‘big rats’ eating China’s military budget?

Snippet: A PLA Daily article links corrupt practices with damage to combat readiness – Xi Jinping’s top priority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341985/was-general-zhang-youxia-one-big-rats-eating-chinas-military-budget

[2026-02-01 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Myanmar junta pledges to remove former civil servants from blacklists

Snippet: After the military snatched power in a 2021 coup, tens of thousands of public workers left their posts in a surge of civil disobedience

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341992/myanmar-junta-pledges-remove-former-civil-servants-blacklists

[2026-02-01 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US, Russia to enter new, unregulated nuclear age as arms pact nears expiry

Snippet: With Trump showing less interest in extending the New START agreement, the future of nuclear weapon limits is unclear

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341983/end-era-us-russia-prepare-exit-final-nuclear-arms-treaty

[2026-02-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Time Trowel] Zamboanga City and ‘Chief of War’

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/voices/thought-leaders/time-trowel-zamboanga-city-climate-change-adaptation/

[2026-02-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: climate change

Snippet: Philippine News Philippines, US sign deal on critical energy transition minerals 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 About Rappler Maria Ressa to headline 2026 ‘Doomsday Clock’ reveal Jan 27, 2026 10:50 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today Supreme Court asked to strike down unprogrammed appropriations | The wRap

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/climate-change/

[2026-02-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine trade

Snippet: Business In a sea of imports, one dairy brand is choosing local milk Inside Track TACO: Why Trump walked back on 19% reciprocal tariff on Philippine agriculture Nov 20, 2025 1:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News 3 months later, US-Philippine trade negotiations not done yet Oct 27, 2025 4:59 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Inside Track Trump’s tariff war is ASEAN ministers’

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippine-trade/

[2026-02-01 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say - DailyNews

Snippet: At least 32 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to local authorities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/breaking-news/943440/israeli-air-strikes-kill-at-least-32-palestinians-in-gaza-rescue-officials-say/

[2026-02-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new YJ-18C missile: a logistics killer for US Navy?

Snippet: Subsonic land-attack cruise weapon can be repurposed for anti-ship use, Chinese military magazine says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341929/will-new-chinas-yj-18c-missile-be-logistics-killer-us-navy

[2026-02-01 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gas leak behind deadly Iran blast that stoked fears of US or Israeli attack

Snippet: The explosion highlighted the jittery mood ‍prevailing in the country, as Trump threatens strikes and says a US ‘armada’ is on its way

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3341963/iran-state-media-reports-explosion-gulf-coast-city-bandar-abbas

[2026-02-01 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pakistan insurgents kill 21, including children, in multiple attacks

Snippet: The Baloch Liberation Army, banned in Pakistan, claimed responsibility and released videos showing women taking part in the attacks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3341959/pakistan-multiple-attacks-kill-21-including-children-dozens-insurgents-also-dead

[2026-01-31 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s military redoubles corruption fight in wake of Zhang Youxia’s downfall

Snippet: PLA mouthpiece warns troops not to be blindly optimistic or totally pessimistic about winning the war against graft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341947/chinas-military-redoubles-corruption-fight-wake-zhang-youxias-downfall

[2026-01-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s PLA tightens fuel rules as US investigates cause of twin air crashes

Snippet: New regulations aim to improve oversight and transparency to ensure its supplies are properly accounted for and improve combat readiness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341934/chinas-military-tightens-fuel-supply-rules-us-investigates-cause-twin-air-crashes

[2026-01-31 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China patrols around Scarborough Shoal, days after US-Philippine drills

Snippet: ‘Combat readiness patrols’ meant to counter ‘infringement and provocative actions’, PLA Southern Theatre Command says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341949/chinese-military-patrols-scarborough-shoal-5-days-after-us-philippine-drills-area

[2026-01-31 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 30, including children at tent camp: hospitals

Snippet: The latest fatalities came hours before the Rafah crossing, on Gaza’s border with Egypt, was due to open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3341946/israeli-strikes-gaza-kill-least-20-including-children-tent-camp-say-hospitals

[2026-01-31 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan, UK agree outer space, critical mineral supply chains collaboration

Snippet: PMs Sanae Takaichi and Keir Starmer also said they’d work together in other areas, including cybersecurity, trade and defence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341945/uk-pm-starmer-arrives-japan-last-leg-east-asia-visit

[2026-01-31 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China counting how many missiles it needs to win a Taiwan war - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/china-counting-how-many-missiles-it-needs-to-win-a-taiwan-war/

[2026-01-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US defence strategy omission raises alarm in Taiwan over Trump’s intentions

Snippet: Document splits opinion, with some experts fearing that the island could become a bargaining chip between Washington and Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341816/us-defence-strategy-omission-raises-alarm-taiwan-over-trumps-intentions

[2026-01-31 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US approves US$16 billion arms sale to Israel, Saudi Arabia

Snippet: The State Department says that none of the new sales will affect the military balance in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3341917/us-approves-us16-billion-arms-sale-israel-saudi-arabia-middle-east-tensions-mount

[2026-01-31 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Taiwan holds military drills amid tensions with China

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/taiwan-holds-military-drills-amid-tensions-with-china/video-75736284

[2026-01-31 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Is Washington about to cross the Rubicon with Iran? - DailyNews

Snippet: This week is set to become one of the most intense periods in the course of the US-Iran confrontation. A combination of military, political, and psychological factors points to the alarming possibility of a direct US strike against Iran in the coming days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/general-opinion/943136/is-washington-about-to-cross-the-rubicon-with-iran/

[2026-01-31 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Federal judge drops murder rap in UnitedHealthcare CEO case

Snippet: A New York federal judge has dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi M., accused of killing UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, ruling that prosecutors cannot pursue those counts under federal law.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/federal-judge-drops-murder-rap-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-case/a-75733368

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Islamic State claims bold attack on Niger’s strategic airport hub

Snippet: Islamic State militants claim a coordinated raid on Niamey’s airport, targeting a strategic hub hosting uranium and regional military bases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3341894/islamic-state-claims-bold-attack-nigers-strategic-airport-hub

[2026-01-31 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China’s game-changer PL-17 long-range missile finally been seen up close?

Snippet: Photo on Chinese social media appears to show full-size model of missile that may pose threat to US air dominance in Pacific, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341883/has-chinas-pl-17-missile-likely-pacific-game-changer-finally-been-seen-close

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says Philippines is stoking tensions with Scarborough Shoal drill

Snippet: Manila reportedly issued a notice warning of military exercises across a wide area of the South China Sea until the end of March

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341859/china-says-philippines-stoking-tensions-large-scale-scarborough-shoal-drill

[2026-01-30 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US war with Iran demands strategy, not just strength - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-war-with-iran-demands-strategy-not-just-strength/

[2026-01-30 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: د پاکستان پوځ د لسګونو وسله والو د وژلو ادعا کړې

Snippet: د پوځ د يوې اعلاميه په حواله د بلوچستان ايالت په پنجګور سيمه کې د لومړۍ چاپې په ترڅ کې ۳۰ وسله وال وژل شوي. په اعلاميه کې زياته شوې چې ۱۱ نور وسله وال د همدې ايالت په هرنایي سيمه کې د نورو عملياتو پر وخت وژل شوي دي.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/41-militants-killed-in-pakistan-military-raids-in-the-countrys-southwest/a-75730210

[2026-01-30 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions

Snippet: Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341874/japan-and-south-korea-upgrade-defence-pact-counter-china-and-north-korea

[2026-01-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s rejection of Darwinian geopolitics is rooted in its history

Snippet: Davos signalled the collapse of the post-war order but not what will replace it. China can play a role in preventing a descent into anarchy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341715/tianxia-20-how-china-can-help-shape-next-world-order

[2026-01-30 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s man-made forest in Gobi produces good rubber for military use

Snippet: Experimental cultivation of Chinese medicinal plant pays off as crops thrive in unfamiliar location, boosting national rubber supply

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341641/it-flourishing-chinas-man-made-forest-gobi-produces-good-rubber-military-use

[2026-01-30 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump: US hopefully won't need Iran military action

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/trump-us-hopefully-wont-need-iran-military-action/video-75724988

[2026-01-30 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump hopes to avoid military action on Iran

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/trump-hopes-to-avoid-military-action-on-iran/video-75724373

[2026-01-30 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukraine at war: Battered by Russia and winter but unbending

Snippet: Massive Russian drone and missile attacks on infrastructure and cities, 20 hours or more each day without water, electricity, and at times even heat, and outside temperatures of -15 Celsius (5 Fahrenheit): This is what many Ukrainians are being forced to endure this winter.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-at-war-battered-by-russia-and-winter-but-unbending/a-75720202

[2026-01-30 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: News kompakt: Putin laut Trump zu Feuerpause bereit

Snippet: Russlands Staatschef Wladimir Putin hat nach den Worten von US-Präsident Donald Trump zugesagt, die Angriffe auf die Ukraine für eine Woche auszusetzen. Er habe Präsident Putin persönlich gebeten, eine Woche lang nicht auf Kyjiw und die anderen Städte zu schießen, sagte Trump am Donnerstag bei einer Kabinettssitzung in Washington. Er fügte wörtlich hinzu: "Und er hat dem zugestimmt, und ich muss Ihnen sagen, das war sehr nett."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/trump-putin-ukraine-waffenruhe-shutdown-usa-demokraten-ice-venezuela-oel-kuba-strafzoelle/a-75722132

[2026-01-30 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US war with Iran would be an expensive mistake - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-war-with-iran-would-be-an-expensive-mistake/

[2026-01-30 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Sword of loyalty: decoding Xi Jinping's perpetual military purge - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/sword-of-loyalty-decoding-xi-jinpings-perpetual-military-purge/

[2026-01-30 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ahead of PM Modi’s expected Israel visit, India strikes balancing act, hosts Arab foreign ministers - DailyNews

Snippet: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to Israel later this month, India is striking a balancing act, reaching out to the Arab world and hosting the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting on Friday (January 30, 2026). Palestine’s Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin will attend the meeting, a day after she called on India to contribute to the massive reconstruction work required in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/943013/ahead-of-pm-modis-expected-israel-visit-india-strikes-balancing-act-hosts-arab-foreign-ministers/

[2026-01-30 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Myanmar election delivers victory for military-backed party amid civil war

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-general-election-results-2026/

[2026-01-30 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks signal shift in war diplomacy - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/trilateral-russia-ukraine-us-talks-signal-shift-in-war-diplomacy/

[2026-01-30 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Niger’s junta accuses foreign leaders of sponsoring airport attack

Snippet: Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunmen attack an air force base before being repelled by Russian fighters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3341777/nigers-junta-accuses-foreign-leaders-sponsoring-attack-airport-thanks-russians

[2026-01-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In robot-aided surgery, it doesn’t matter where you are: Chinese study

Snippet: First randomised controlled trial of telesurgery finds it a ‘feasible solution’ for uneven distribution of medical services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341700/robot-aided-surgery-it-doesnt-matter-where-you-are-chinese-military-study-finds

[2026-01-30 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strikes should be a last resort, not the first line of protest - DailyNews

Snippet: Trade unions have played a historic and often constructive role in safeguarding workers’ rights, improving wages, and strengthening social justice. In Sri Lanka, as in many democracies, trade union action has been instrumental in shaping labour laws and welfare protections. However, a growing trend of frequent and premature strikes raises an important question: should strikes be the first response to grievances, or the last resort?

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/sugeeswara-senadhira/942540/strikes-should-be-a-last-resort-not-the-first-line-of-protest/

[2026-01-30 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Thai tourism ambassador Blackpink’s Lisa help lure Chinese visitors back?

Snippet: Chinese visitor arrivals slumped by nearly 30 per cent last year amid concerns over safety, the border war with Cambodia and the strong baht

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3341724/thailand-picks-blackpinks-lisa-tourism-ambassador-will-chinese-visitors-return

[2026-01-30 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Great Unraveling - DailyNews

Snippet: Mark Carney’s speech at Davos 2026 was hailed by many in the audience but his warning was not a prediction of a distant future; it is a description of our present reality. The post-Cold War ‘World Order’ is being replaced by a system of intensifying great power rivalry. The United States is pursuing its interests with a stark, transactional logic, forcing every nation to respond to a challenging question: Whose favor will you compete for?

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/general-opinion/942530/the-great-unraveling/