Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-23 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-23 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-23 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-02-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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.
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[2026-02-23 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
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.
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[2026-02-23 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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.
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[2026-02-23 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Amid shrinking interest in pediatrics among young doctors, government figures on Monday showed that far more pediatric clinics closed than opened last year.
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[2026-02-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
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.
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[2026-02-23 12:29 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
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.
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[2026-02-23 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations,
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[2026-02-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
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
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[2026-02-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The opposition has called the government “hypocritical” for opposing Donald Trump’s tariff regime at the same time as Labor considers its own climate-based import charges on materials like fertiliser, cement and steel coming to Australia from high-pollution countries.
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[2026-02-23 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CARACAS, Venezuela — More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike Sunday to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them.
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[2026-02-23 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 58.2 percent last week, a survey showed Monday, amid a strong stock rally and the government's efforts to stabilize the housing market.
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[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: In this image from video circulating on social media, verified by the Associated Press, attendees shout anti-government slogans in Abdanan, Iran. Source: AAP / AP
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[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: A group of 34 Australian women and children have been held in Syria's al-Roj detention camp since 2019. Source: AAP, AP / Baderkhan Ahmad
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[2026-02-23 09:58 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Mexico City: A major Mexican drug lord known as “El Mencho” has been killed in a military raid, Mexican officials said on Sunday, as the country’s government has been ramping up pressure on cartels after US intervention threats.
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[2026-02-23 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The government says it will spend billions to make mainstream schools in England more inclusive for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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[2026-02-23 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller dominates UK awards, while newcomer Robert Aramayo stuns Hollywood heavyweights for best actor
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[2026-02-23 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ruling party reelected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary at the ongoing party congress, state media reported Monday, as the event is expected to unveil major policy goals for the next five years.
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[2026-02-23 08:07 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Measles transmission has been detected among people with no recent overseas travel or known public exposure. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-02-23 07:23 UTC+10:00] [MLS] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Miami star confronted officials in a doorway after 3-0 loss
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[2026-02-23 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics
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[2026-02-23 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics
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[2026-02-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A century and almost half a century have passed since the birth of D.R. Wijewardena. It is not nostalgia that insists on the relevance of Wijewardena today. It is the structure he built that outliveshis biography. Some men leave monuments. Others leave systems. Wijewardena belongs to the latter category, of course.
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[2026-02-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The British government is considering formally removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession to the crown following his arrest over revelations in the documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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[2026-02-23 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An all-night Pirith chanting ceremony will be held at the Lake House premises today (23) to commemorate the 140th birth anniversary of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL) founder D. R. Wijewardene, followed by a Sanghika Daana (Alms-giving for Bhikkus) tomorrow (24), with the participation of the ANCL management and staff.
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[2026-02-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Wall Street managed a solid gain after a volatile Friday where the US Supreme Court struck down the major part of US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, only to see a new more aggressive policy imposed immediately.
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[2026-02-23 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the scouting movement is a noble form of training that nurtures readiness to help others and to serve society while “being prepared”, and is not merely about holding positions.
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[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Fresh Geneva negotiations suggest Trump’s team believes the Iranian government is making serious proposals
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[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nawaloka Hospitals PLC marked a resounding double victory at the recently concluded TAGS Awards, clinching two accolades that spotlight its leadership in both governance and healthcare excellence.
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Various parties have made it a habit to accuse the Government of failing to venerate Buddhism and the Bhikkhu community. Allegations of neglect and indifference were freely levelled against the current administration. Yet, actions speak louder than rhetoric.The Government’s latest move offers a measured response to its critics. In effect, it has left little room for further dispute.
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Royal College Group of 89 held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday (21). The following office-bearers and committee were re-elected unanimously for the year 2026/2027.
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[2026-02-23 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Income Distribution
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[2026-02-23 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-02-23 05:41 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Jamieson Greer also said US won’t pull out of deals with UK, EU and others after court declared Trump tariffs illegal
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[2026-02-23 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Update (1200ET): It appears the potential blowback from shutting PreCheck and Global Entry was just too much to bear as Jake Sherman reports the Trump admin has reverted back to normal on PreCheck but has adjusted its policy in response to the govt shutdown.
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[2026-02-23 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
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[2026-02-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-02-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Woodside engaged in a concerted lobbying campaign to convince Environment Minister Murray Watt’s department to water down conditions designed to reduce emissions emanating from its North West Shelf project – one of the largest gas projects in the country.
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[2026-02-23 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government
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[2026-02-23 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
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[2026-02-23 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O apoio do chanceler federal alemão, Friedrich Merz, aos crescentes apelos europeus por controles sobre o acesso de crianças às redes sociais abriu uma rara disputa interna no governo entre a União Democrata Cristã (CDU), de Merz, e seu partido irmão, a União Social Cristã (CSU).
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[2026-02-23 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippines will “continue to engage” with the United States, government officials said amid renewed uncertainty following a Supreme Court ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
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[2026-02-23 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MONETARY authorities are expected to keep the policy rate on hold for a while to assess the impact of previous cuts before easing for one more time this year, analysts said.
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[2026-02-23 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ILOILO CITY — The first-ever Bangsamoro Parliament election (BPE) should be held this year, as conducting it in 2027 or alongside the 2028 national polls would divert attention from the race for the country’s top posts, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said.
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[2026-02-23 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BIHSUD, Afghanistan — Pakistan said Sunday it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighboring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded.
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[2026-02-23 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NLEX Corporation, in partnership with the Bulacan provincial government, is taking proactive steps to enhance the province’s disaster preparedness and resilience.
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[2026-02-23 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN the 2022 presidential elections, Vice President Sara Duterte had the presidency for the taking. All the credible surveys put her on top of the presidential candidates’ totem pole. The demure looker, but feisty (when unjustly and vexingly provoked) then-Davao City mayor easily trashed the presidential hopefuls in popularity and trust ratings.
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[2026-02-23 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who maintains close ties with the Kremlin, has long argued that Russian fossil fuels are indispensable for his economy
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