[2026-02-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Burke reveals process has begun to ban Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir

Snippet: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the federal government has begun the process of banning Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir. Source: AAP / Hilary Wardhaugh/AAPIMAGE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/tony-burke-reveals-process-has-begun-to-ban-islamist-group-hizb-ut-tahrir/lbridgo4j

[2026-02-22 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Islamic State calls for attacks on Syrian government

Snippet: The Islamic State group (IS) on Saturday urged its followers to carry out attacks on Syria's government and national army, in its spokesperson's first audio message in two years.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/calls-attacks-syrian-government

[2026-02-22 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

Snippet: Students at several universities in Iran have staged anti-government protests - the first such rallies on this scale since last month's deadly crackdown by the authorities.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yj2kzkrj0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: China supera EUA e volta a liderar comércio com a Alemanha

Snippet: A China ultrapassou os Estados Unidos e voltou a figurar como principal parceiro comercial da Alemanha, segundo dados divulgados nesta sexta‑feira (20/02) pelo Departamento Federal de Estatísticas da Alemanha (Destatis).

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/china-ultrapassa-eua-como-principal-parceiro-comercial-da-alemanha/a-76075570

[2026-02-22 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Is the Middle East entering a nuclear arms race?

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632878-middle-east-entering-nuclear-race/

[2026-02-22 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: MotoGP, 'bum' comment controversy and the dynamics of the SA election

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/peter-malinauskas-aged-care-comments-analysis/106365716

[2026-02-22 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Politics

Snippet: The two atomic powers should incorporate China in a novel arms-control framework

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics

[2026-02-22 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: International relations

Snippet: The two atomic powers should incorporate China in a novel arms-control framework

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations

[2026-02-22 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony

Snippet: Although politics may be troubled in Sierra Leone, religions co-exist harmoniously. As Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan fall within the same period this year, the faithful celebrate their holidays together peacefully.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/21/fasting-together-ramadan-and-lent-in-sierra-leones-spirit-of-harmony/

[2026-02-22 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: High-spending premiers appear immune to inflation pressure

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/albanese-government-premiers-peter-malinauskas-david-crisafulli/106349260

[2026-02-22 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: CAnalysis by Clare Armstrong

Snippet: Clare Armstrong is the ABC's chief digital political correspondent, based at Parliament House in Canberra.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/clare-armstrong/105969816

[2026-02-22 03:00 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Combative Carlson-Huckabee interview reveals US right’s chasm over Israel

Snippet: Parts of Maga view Israel with suspicion, but US ambassador continues to believe in its divine right to much of the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/21/tucker-carlson-mike-huckabee-israel

[2026-02-22 01:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

Snippet: Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344228/wang-fuk-court-buyback-plan-disappoints-some-residents-despite-generous-offer

[2026-02-21 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran demands ‘evidence’ as Trump, UN experts highlight protest killings

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – The Iranian government has again blamed “terrorists” for the killings of thousands during last month’s nationwide protests after United States President Donald Trump and human rights experts weighed in.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/21/iran-demands-evidence-as-trump-un-experts-highlight-protest-killings

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU bans Chinese organisations from critical tech programmes, including AI, chips

Snippet: Chinese space scientist Wu Ji doubts the policy will hurt China much and may instead ‘make Europe appear more isolated’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344199/eu-bans-chinese-bodies-critical-tech-programmes-including-ai-and-chips

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Manny Pacquiao

Snippet: Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao is a world champion boxer who has later transitioned into politics.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/manny-pacquiao/

[2026-02-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: ‘Vassalage’: Deepening Tunisia-Algeria ties spark mounting scrutiny and backlash

Snippet: The metaphors used by Algerian diplomats leave little room for ambiguity. When Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf was invited to Tunis on 26 January, he was tasked with “conveying to the Tunisian president the greetings of his brother, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/vassalage-deepening-tunisia-algeria-ties-spark-mounting-scrutiny-and-backlash

[2026-02-21 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: عراقچي: په اعتراضونو کې ۳۱۱۷ کسان وژل شوي

Snippet: د ایران د بهرنیو چارو وزیر عباس عراقچي د ایران حکومت له خوا د دسمبر او جنوري میاشتو په اعتراضونو کې د وژل شوو کسانو له ۳۱۱۷ شمېر څخه دفاع وکړه.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/foreign-minister-stands-by-official-3117-death-toll-in-iran-protests/a-76069399

[2026-02-21 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Trump imposes new 10% tariffs following Supreme Court ruling

Snippet: President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke on his signature economic policy.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/21/trump-imposes-new-10-tariffs-following-supreme-court-ruling/

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thai election

Snippet: Did voters choose stability over the risks of reform?

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/thai-election

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

Source: Rappler

Title: 2028 Philippine elections

Snippet: Philippine News ‘Enemies to lovers yarn?’ Pinoys poke fun at Marcos-Robredo meet… and his pink socks Global Affairs The week in photos: February 14-20, 2026 Feb 21, 2026 4:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Inside Track The curse of repeat presidential candidates: Why Leni perhaps shouldn’t run again Feb 21, 2026 2:37 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Inside Track Has Leni Robredo decided on

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippine-elections-2028/

[2026-02-21 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Snippet: Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344204/hong-kong-spend-hk68-billion-buying-back-fire-ravaged-tai-po-flats

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 7 Seoul to scale up public hanok amid rising demand for traditional housing

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday it will expand its network of public hanok facilities and broaden cultural programming this year as interest in traditional Korean housing continues to grow.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679358

[2026-02-21 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The curse of repeat presidential candidates: Why Leni perhaps shouldn't run again

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/inside-track/curse-repeat-candidates-leni-robredo-2028-presidential-elections/

[2026-02-21 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UK weighs removing ex-Prince Andrew from succession line amid Epstein probe

Snippet: The British government is weighing new legislation that could remove the former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, from the line of royal succession, according to reports.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/21/uk-weighs-removing-ex-prince-andrew-from-succession-line-amid-epstein-probe

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Juan Ponce Enrile

Snippet: With his appointment by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as chief presidential legal counsel in 2022, Juan Ponce Enrile (full name: Juan Valentin Purugganan Ponce Enrile) comes full circle serving a Marcos administration and being in government. He entered public service in 1966, when he was appointed undersecretary of finance by president Ferdinand E.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/juan-ponce-enrile/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1980 -- The South Korean government decides to boycott the Moscow Olympics, following the United States, West Germany, Japan and Canada.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260221002400320

[2026-02-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Thailand’s election be voided? Bar code blunder sparks ballot secrecy fears

Snippet: With counting errors forcing revotes this Sunday, the reformist opposition is seizing on irregularities to demand a fresh election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344188/will-thailands-election-be-voided-bar-code-blunder-threatens-tear-results

[2026-02-21 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:World Politics

Snippet: Until now, Donald Trump has been one of the most unstoppable presidents ever. But the Supreme Court's tariffs decision proves there are limits to his power.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/world-politics

[2026-02-21 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea-US trade conditions under trade deal to largely stay in place despite tariff ruling: minister

Snippet: The South Korean government on Saturday vowed to put in utmost efforts to counter mounting trade uncertainties after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on South Korea and other trading partners, noting the export conditions secured through its trade deal with the United States will mostly remain in place.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679489

[2026-02-21 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't vows all-out efforts to respond to U.S. tariff uncertainties

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Saturday vowed to put in utmost efforts to counter mounting trade uncertainties after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on South Korea and other trading partners.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260221003500320

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10% global tariff to replace ones struck down by the Supreme Court, calling the ruling “terrible” and lambasting the justices who rejected his trade policy as “fools”.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/breaking-news/955380/trump-brings-in-new-10-tariff-as-supreme-court-rejects-his-global-import-taxes/

[2026-02-21 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Widespread thundershowers expected today - DailyNews

Snippet: Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island and showery condition is expected to enhance today (21).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955374/widespread-thundershowers-expected-today/

[2026-02-21 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Chronology of major events of S. Korea-U.S. tariff deal leading to U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- The following is a chronology of major events related to the tariff agreement between South Korea and the United States over U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policy, which could face a setback following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court against Washington's scheme.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260221002700320

[2026-02-21 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's new PM

Snippet: Locals resigned to restart of world's biggest atomic plant; nuclear an 'important resource' for PM Takaichi

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-new-pm

[2026-02-21 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) Experts expect U.S.' trade deals with S. Korea, others to remain in place despite tariff ruling

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- The United States' bilateral trade deals with South Korea and other partners are likely to remain in place despite a Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, experts said Friday, advising the countries to take a "wait-and-see" approach until Washington's next policy step.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260221001800315

[2026-02-21 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Zempilas has three H's in mind. There's one more he'll want to avoid

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-21/wa-parliament-week-one-analysis-basil-zempilas-roger-cook/106365878

[2026-02-21 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Government and Politics

Snippet: Housing, health and household stress — that's what WA's opposition leader says he's focused on in 2026 as he and his party face an uphill battle against the state government.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/government-and-politics

[2026-02-21 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:State and Territory Government

Snippet: Housing, health and household stress — that's what WA's opposition leader says he's focused on in 2026 as he and his party face an uphill battle against the state government.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/state-and-territory-government

[2026-02-21 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan tensions

Snippet: Polls later this year will set stage for 2028 presidential contest

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/taiwan-tensions

[2026-02-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where is Kim Ju-ae? Succession question hangs over North Korea’s ruling congress

Snippet: With Kim Jong-un set to outline his end-of-decade vision, the notable absence of his teenage daughter raises fresh succession questions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344165/where-kim-ju-ae-succession-question-hangs-over-north-koreas-ruling-congress

[2026-02-21 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Take Takaichi fiscal policy seriously: The lady’s not for turning

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/take-takaichi-fiscal-policy-seriously-the-ladys-not-for-turning/

[2026-02-21 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea touts 'remarkable' success in policy implementation over past 5 years at key party congress

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Saturday it has achieved "remarkable" success in implementing major policies over the past five years, as Pyongyang is holding a key party congress amid expectations that it will unveil its future policy direction.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260221001600315

[2026-02-21 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Board of Peace' debut sparks fears for Gaza’s future

Snippet: The first official "Board of Peace" meeting for Gaza on Thursday drew mixed reactions online, after several announcements and policy signals prompted frustration across social media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/inaugural-board-peace-meeting-prompts-concern-and-criticism-online

[2026-02-21 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Probe finds several politicians have underworld links - DailyNews

Snippet: Information about politicians who had links with several underworld figures, including ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ has been revealed, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala stated in Parliament yesterday (20).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/breaking-news/955284/probe-finds-several-politicians-have-underworld-links/

[2026-02-21 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: National Botanic Gardens’ income exceeds Rs. 1 Bn in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Botanic Gardens Department stated that the income from botanical gardens exceeded Rs 1 billion in 2025 as well.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/breaking-news/955315/national-botanic-gardens-income-exceeds-rs-1-bn-in-2025/

[2026-02-21 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PSC to report on suitable electoral system - DailyNews

Snippet: Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament yesterday (20) that a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) has been appointed to examine and report on the electoral system under which the Provincial Council Elections should be held and to submit the proposals and recommendations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/breaking-news/955308/psc-to-report-on-suitable-electoral-system/

[2026-02-21 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Plain of Mars – The Quadrangle and the Great Triangle - DailyNews

Snippet: The area of the hollow or the depression in the centre of the palm is called the Plain of Mars.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/general-opinion/955197/the-plain-of-mars-the-quadrangle-and-the-great-triangle/

[2026-02-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special housing project for indigent parents of Buddhist Monks - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has initiated a special housing project to construct 1,000 houses across the country under the “Yathiwara Mapiya Niwahana National Programme” (YMNNP) within this year (2026) for parents of Buddhist priests who entered the Buddhist Order from extremely distant poverty stricken rural villages, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Gamagedara Dissanayake said in Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955128/special-housing-project-for-indigent-parents-of-buddhist-monks/

[2026-02-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Appreciations - DailyNews

Snippet: V. Shanmuganyagam (1940-2026)

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/features/955181/appreciations-5/