[2026-02-23 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Iceland may fast-track vote on joining EU: report

Snippet: Iceland's government is considering holding a referendum on EU relations as early as August, according to two sources cited by news publication Politico.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iceland-may-fast-track-vote-on-joining-eu-report/a-76087702

[2026-02-23 21:54 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Best of cartoons, February 24, 2026

Snippet: Advertisement1/4 Credit:Dionne Gain2/4 Credit:Matt Golding3/4 Credit:Matt Golding4/4 Credit:Cathy WilcoxAdvertisement

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-february-24-2026-20260223-p5o4rs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 21:53 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

Snippet: They got a right.Credit:

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-cathy-wilcox-20230608-p5df54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: CIA Admits There Was Political Bias In Obama-Era Intelligence

Snippet: For years, anyone who questioned whether Washington’s intelligence machinery tilted left was told they were peddling conspiracies. That narrative fell apart on Friday, when CIA Director John Ratcliffe ordered the official retraction or major revision of nineteen intelligence products produced during the Obama years, citing political bias and substandard analytic tradecraft.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/cia-admits-there-was-political-bias-obama-era-intelligence

[2026-02-23 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s ‘Traitor Takaichi’ hit with online smear campaign using fake accounts

Snippet: Using AI-generated images and simplified Chinese characters, a network of 3,000 fake accounts reportedly tried to sway Japan’s election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344353/japans-traitor-takaichi-hit-online-smear-campaign-using-fake-accounts

[2026-02-23 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain to declassify documents on failed 1981 coup attempt

Snippet: Spain's leftist government said Monday it will release classified documents related to a failed 1981 coup attempt, calling the move a step toward settling a "historical debt" with citizens.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260223/spain-to-declassify-documents-on-failed-1981-coup-attempt

[2026-02-23 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Demand for AI eyewear surges during China’s Spring FestivalAI glasses form part of the government’s national subsidy programme, which includes smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.

Snippet: AI glasses form part of the government’s national subsidy programme, which includes smartphones, tablets and smartwatches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3344338/ai-eyewear-sees-brisk-sales-during-chinas-spring-festival

[2026-02-23 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What is SEND and how many children get support?

Snippet: The government says it will invest billions of pounds of new funding to "make every school truly inclusive" for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy18y5jpw1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-23 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Australian Greens] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Bill Kelty’s tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Labor’s lack of ambition

Snippet: The Labor heavyweight and union legend says young Australians increasingly feel economic policy is rigged against them. But will Jim Chalmers step up?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/bill-kelty-capital-gains-tax-labor-jim-chalmers-analysis

[2026-02-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New Russia sanctions on hold as Hungary blocks EU package ahead of fourth anniversary of Ukraine war – Europe live

Snippet: European foreign policy chief says ‘there is not going to be progress’ on sanctions package today

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/23/russia-ukraine-war-sanctions-hungary-eu-europe-latest-news-updates

[2026-02-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Jesse Jackson is the reason Arab Americans are a factor in US politics today

Snippet: Rev Jesse Jackson, who died last week, was a larger-than-life figure who made enormous and consequential contributions to American life.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/02/23/jesse-jackson-is-the-reason-arab-americans-are-a-factor-in-us-politics-today/

[2026-02-23 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Anchal Vohra

Snippet: Anchal Vohra is a DW correspondent and a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine. She covers politics, security policy and green transition.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fa-ir/anchal-vohra/person-74471525

[2026-02-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Hanson is close to peak One Nation. The opposition must not follow her

Snippet: Pauline Hanson has set a trap, and the Coalition are falling for it.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/hanson-is-close-to-peak-one-nation-the-opposition-must-not-follow-her-20260223-p5o4q3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Badger bid to replace outgoing Greens senator

Snippet: Tabatha Badger was elected to the Tasmanian parliament in the seat of Lyons in 2024. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/tabatha-badger-senate-tilt-to-replace-peter-whish-wilson/106377994

[2026-02-23 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border

Snippet: A senior Pakistani government official has claimed that its military killed at least 70 fighters in air raids along the border with Afghanistan, claims Kabul has denied, amid escalating tensions between the two South Asian neighbours.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/pakistan-claims-at-least-70-fighters-killed-in-strikes-along-afghan-border

[2026-02-23 18:12 UTC+10:00] [Islamic State] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria

Snippet: Premier Chris Minns says state has been working with federal government as group of 11 women and 23 children attempt to leave refugee camp

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/23/nsw-prepares-for-possible-return-of-islamic-state-linked-women-children-from-syria-ntwnfb

[2026-02-23 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea-US Parliamentarians’ Union to meet AmCham over trade issues

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680519

[2026-02-23 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Open recruitment for hygiene chief ‘can attract innovator for tech push’

Snippet: Hong Kong’s civil service chief defends shift from typical internal recruitment for head of Food and Environmental Hygiene Department

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3344315/open-recruitment-hygiene-chief-can-attract-innovator-tech-push

[2026-02-23 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KTC recommends accepting Japanese, Chinese steel companies' price hike pledge as trade remedy

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog on Monday decided to recommend the government accept a proposal from Japanese and Chinese steel companies to raise export prices of their hot-rolled carbon and alloy steel products over the next five years as part of anti-dumping remedies.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223009100320

[2026-02-23 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks end at record high of above 5,840 on tech rally

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at a fresh high of above the 5,840-point mark Monday, lifted by gains in technology shares and expectations of investor-friendly policy measures. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223009000320

[2026-02-23 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: UK government quietly updates passport rules for dual citizens — again

Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/more-uk-passport-rule-changes-electronic-travel-authorisation/106377682

[2026-02-23 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Praca dla ubiegających się o azyl. MSW chce zmian

Snippet: Minister spraw wewnętrznych Niemiec Alexander Dobrindt chce, by osoby ubiegające się o azyl w Niemczech miały możliwość szybszego podjęcia pracy. „Każdy, kto tu przyjeżdża, powinien móc pracować – i to szybko” – powiedział Dobrindt dziennikowi „Bild am Sonntag”. „Najlepszą integracją jest integracja na rynku pracy” – dodał.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/praca-dla-ubiegaj%C4%85cych-si%C4%99-o-azyl-msw-chce-zmian/a-76078948

[2026-02-23 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Meenagaya Intercity Express resumes from today - DailyNews

Snippet: It is great to see the Meenagaya Intercity Express back on its regular tracks.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/local/956140/meenagaya-intercity-express-resumes-from-today/

[2026-02-23 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 2 teenagers nabbed for hacking Seoul's public bike server

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Hackers who stole a huge amount of personal information about members of the Seoul city government's public bike sharing service, named Ttareungyi, in 2024 have been confirmed to be two teenagers, police said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223007300315

[2026-02-23 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Capital Group unveils Korea-specific voting policy

Snippet: Top shareholder in KB, Hana sets 30% dividend benchmark, stricter board standards

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680465

[2026-02-23 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Reshoring tax scheme loses timing edge as market tide turns The government’s Reshoring Investment Account, or RIA, unveiled in mid-December as a rapid response to heavy overseas equity flows and currency volatility, remains stalled in the National Assembly — e

Snippet: Kospi surge, revived US stock buying weaken appeal of capital-return incentive

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680454

[2026-02-23 17:14 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: With U.S. tariff rates up in the air, the economic fog again thickens

Snippet: U.S. and foreign officials, corporate executives, analysts and ⁠investors had begun to hope the tumultuous U.S. trade policy reversals of last year were finished. Now they face rekindled uncertainty from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that struck down key parts of President Donald Trump's tariff plans and his ensuing suggestion of substantial levies coming in an attempted workaround.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/23/economy/us-tariffs-economic-fog/

[2026-02-23 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National Korea, Brazil leaders elevate ties to strategic partnership South Korea and Brazil agreed to elevate their ties to a strategic partnership, adopting a four-year action plan and unveiling a package of cooperation deals during the summit. President Lee Jae Myung

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680449

[2026-02-23 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Business US Section 301 probe puts Korea’s digital rules in spotlight The Trump administration’s decision to launch a Section 301 investigation — following a US court ruling that invalidated its reciprocal tariff policy — is once again putting South Korea’s digital regu

Snippet: Platform law, mapping data, app store fines emerge as potential flashpoints

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680439

[2026-02-23 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Franchise owners get new protection as Seoul curbs excessive penalty demands

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday introduced the country's first standardized guidelines for franchise penalty fees to protect small business owners.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680428

[2026-02-23 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No stage for Bayan, pro-Duterte groups at People Power Monument

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Groups led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and pro-Duterte groups will not be allowed to set up a stage near the People Power Monument on February 25 when various groups commemorate the 40th anniversary of the People Power revolution, the Quezon City government on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/no-stage-for-bayan-pro-duterte-groups-at-people-power-monument/2282683

[2026-02-23 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Just Saying] The Raffy Tulfo discussion on the presidency

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/just-saying-raffy-tulfo-discussion-presidential-elections/

[2026-02-23 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Daniela Rezende

Snippet: Daniela Rezende, doutora em Ciência Política pela UFMG e professora assistente na Universidade Federal de Ouro PretoFoto: PrivatDaniela Rezende

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/daniela-rezende/person-64042447

[2026-02-23 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Snippet: Some residents of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court dissatisfied with HK$6.8 billion flat buy-back proposal, continue asking for in-situ redevelopment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344298/some-tai-po-fire-survivors-doubtful-over-governments-unfair-rehousing-plan

[2026-02-23 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National Wildfires erupt nationwide amid dry air, strong winds As dry air and strong winds combined, wildfires erupted nationwide over the weekend, with 22 cases reported across several provinces, prompting the government to vow stern action against any behavior

Snippet: Government vows stern action against those responsible under zero-tolerance principle

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680361

[2026-02-23 15:32 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A ‘terrible’ system for young people: Tax reform architect pleads for real reform

Snippet: A doyen of the Labor Party and a key architect of the Hawke-Keating era of economic reform, Bill Kelty, has pleaded with the Albanese government to deliver “real” tax reform that rewards young Australians, saying older people like himself don’t need more help.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/a-terrible-system-for-young-people-tax-reform-architect-pleads-for-real-reform-20260223-p5o4jf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 15:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier promises end to building suburbs with no infrastructure

Snippet: One of north-west Sydney’s most congested roads will be expanded at a cost of more than $700 million, as Premier Chris Minns says the state government has learnt from its previous mistakes of creating new suburbs without proper infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/premier-promises-end-to-building-suburbs-with-no-infrastructure-20260223-p5o4mu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea urges nationals to leave Iran amid potential US military strike

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680339

[2026-02-23 15:25 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Scott Morrison caught up in legal battle over Higgins scandal

Snippet: Former prime minister Scott Morrison is among dozens of people being sought by government lawyers as they build a defence against a compensation claim by Brittany Higgins' former boss.The former Liberal leader was ensnared in Fiona Brown's case after she alleged he made a false statement to parliament after the Higgins rape scandal erupted in 2021.Brown, a former staffer in Morrison's office, is suing the Commonwealth for damages, saying the government gagged her from responding to accusations about her handling

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/expm-scott-morrison-ensnared-in-legal-battle-over-brittany-higgins-scandal/cf3e70d0-a6d3-4ba2-82e6-d27fc5d6dbbd

[2026-02-23 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM highlights role of scouting in building responsible citizens - DailyNews

Snippet: “The Scouting Movement is not merely about holding positions, but a noble form of training that nurtures readiness to help others and serve society while being prepared,” Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said while addressing the 169th birth anniversary celebration of Lord Robert Baden-Powell.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/breaking-news/956115/pm-highlights-role-of-scouting-in-building-responsible-citizens/

[2026-02-23 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: High stakes for a rare West Indies-Zimbabwe clash - DailyNews

Snippet: Two years ago, Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup. Not only did they make the competition this time, they entered the Super Eights unbeaten.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/breaking-news/956095/high-stakes-for-a-rare-west-indies-zimbabwe-clash/

[2026-02-23 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | As geopolitical tensions rise, Hong Kong needs clear, confident messaging

Snippet: Readers discuss the government’s recruitment for the post of director of information services, and pay tribute to an advocate for international collaboration in space

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3344238/geopolitical-tensions-rise-hong-kong-needs-clear-confident-messaging

[2026-02-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Monthly wage income rises 3.3 pct in 2024 on higher earnings at foreign institutions

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The average monthly salary of wage earners in South Korea rose 3.3 percent from a year earlier in 2024, driven by higher earnings at foreign institutions, as well as in the financial and insurance sectors, government data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223001400320

[2026-02-23 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Is Cracking Down On "Stock Market Influencers" As AI Surge Overheats Market

Snippet: Chinese regulators are tightening oversight of aggressive influencer promotions for investment products, worried that an AI-driven tech surge — encouraged by state policy — is overheating the market, according to Nikkei.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/china-cracking-down-stock-market-influencers-ai-surge-overheats-market

[2026-02-23 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea eyes creation of 100 defense-focused startups by 2030

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will provide support to nurture 100 defense-focused startups by 2030 in an effort to strengthen the defense industry's growth potential and better adopt cutting-edge technologies, government officials said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223004600315

[2026-02-23 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National Pediatrics posts steepest net clinic decline Amid shrinking interest in pediatrics among young doctors, government figures on Monday showed that far more pediatric clinics closed than opened last year. Eighty-nine pediatric clinics shut down nat

Snippet: Amid shrinking interest in pediatrics among young doctors, government figures on Monday showed that far more pediatric clinics closed than opened last year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680303

[2026-02-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ruling party proposes talks with PPP on Daejeon-South Chungcheong merger

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) proposed holding talks with his main opposition People Power Party (PPP) counterpart on Monday to discuss a merger between the central city of Daejeon and South Chungcheong Province ahead of the local elections.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223004100315

[2026-02-23 12:29 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump pegs new tariffs to a payments crisis experts doubt exists

Snippet: With his move to impose new global tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump isn’t just trying to repair a trade policy dismantled by a Supreme Court rebuke. He’s also declaring that the world’s largest economy is facing a profound balance-of-payments crisis.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/23/trump-tariffs-payments-crisis/

[2026-02-23 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Waste Of The Day: The Story Of Robosquirrel

Snippet: Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/waste-day-story-robosquirrel

[2026-02-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: drama at Mar-a-Lago as Secret Service kill armed man

Snippet: President and first lady were in Washington DC at time of intrusion at their Florida residence – key US politics stories from 22 February 2026 at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/23/trump-news-latest-administration-updates