[2026-02-20 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump orders Pentagon to release files on UFOs and aliens

Snippet: US President Donald Trump, citing "tremendous interest," said he was directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-orders-pentagon-to-release-files-on-ufos-and-aliens/a-76051806

[2026-02-20 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Federal Government

Snippet: Angus Taylor says the Coalition is willing to help the government strengthen legislation so women with ties to Islamic State are not issued Australian passports.

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

[2026-02-20 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bangladesh election

Snippet: 3 female ministers appointed; most parties didn't field female candidates

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

[2026-02-20 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Venezuela passes amnesty law for political prisoners

Snippet: Venezuela's National Assembly, on Thursday, unanimously approved a proposed amnesty that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being critical of the government.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/venezuela-passes-amnesty-law-for-political-prisoners/a-76051759

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

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Senate

Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/senate-of-the-philippines/

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Tito Sotto

Snippet: Vicente “Tito” Castelo Sotto III is a politician, actor, and composer. He was president of the Senate of the Philippines from 2018 to 2022.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/tito-sotto/

[2026-02-20 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office - DailyNews

Snippet: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/breaking-news/954937/andrew-released-under-investigation-after-arrest-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office/

[2026-02-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s Takaichi pushes to scrap food tax, ignoring economists’ warnings

Snippet: The newly reappointed prime minister is gambling 5 trillion yen a year on a popular election promise that could backfire badly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344015/japans-takaichi-pushes-scrap-food-tax-ignoring-economists-warnings

[2026-02-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold’s volatile run set to continue as investors eye next breakout

Snippet: Investors are like crocodiles waiting to strike, Jupiter says, as bullion eyes new highs amid continuing geopolitical and policy tension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3343907/golds-volatile-run-set-continue-investors-eye-next-breakout

[2026-02-20 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea opens once-in-5-years party conclave

Snippet: North Korea has kicked off a rare gathering of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, state media said Friday, marking the start of the country's biggest political event in five years that would set major policy directions on defense and the economy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10678829

[2026-02-20 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Defense

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

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

[2026-02-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why plan by US and Japan to relocate Okinawa airbase is hitting turbulence

Snippet: The US does not intend to vacate the current airbase for now due to disagreement over runway length at a replacement site, a report says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344039/why-plan-us-and-japan-relocate-okinawa-airbase-hitting-turbulence

[2026-02-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [US Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Extremely interesting': Trump says he'll release files on aliens and UFOs

Snippet: A UFO was photographed by a government employee in 1957 and was released the following year by the now-closed Aerial Phenomena Research Organization. Credit: Bettmann Archive

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-announces-hell-release-files-on-aliens-and-ufos-after-obama-comments/bmdifsivy

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hosts Australia promise entertaining football in bid for Women’s Asian Cup glory

Snippet: English Premier League stars Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and Steph Catley spearhead strong squad aiming for second continental title next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3344013/hosts-australia-vow-play-entertaining-football-their-bid-womens-asian-cup-glory

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Policy Asia

Snippet: Policy Asia provides deep analysis and on-the-ground reporting on Asia's politics, geopolitics, security and climate issues.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/policy-asia

[2026-02-20 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Coalition willing to help stop passports for IS-linked women— as it happened

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-20/federal-politics-live-albanese-taylor-labor-coalition/106363700

[2026-02-20 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New or amendment to Tourism Act imminent - DailyNews

Snippet: Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe stated that the existing Tourism Act will be amended or a new Tourism Act will be presented urgently to cater to the present day needs of the tourism sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954474/new-or-amendment-to-tourism-act-imminent/

[2026-02-20 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No evidence to climate debt trap following Ditwah-Dr Wignaraja - DailyNews

Snippet: Evidence does not point to a climate debt trap following Cyclone Ditwah and that cyclical growth of around 4% remains sustainable for 2026, although risks such as inflation are emerging, economic policy expert Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja, told the Sri Lanka Investor Conference 2026 themed “Rebuild. Digitize. Reprice”, organized by Asia Securities held in Colombo recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954516/no-evidence-to-climate-debt-trap-following-ditwah-dr-wignaraja/

[2026-02-20 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Taylor walks a tightrope on immigration policy as Hanson surges

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-20/angus-taylor-immigration-pauline-hanson/106349268

[2026-02-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt. to launch phased development of Talaimannar North Pier - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government is preparing to develop the Talaimannar North Pier in several phases.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954660/govt-to-launch-phased-development-of-talaimannar-north-pier/

[2026-02-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PARLIAMENT - DailyNews

Snippet: JVP and NPP MPs’ salaries go to party funds, PM clarifies

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/politics/954833/parliament-93/

[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Opposition women reps to jointly celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 - DailyNews

Snippet: Women representatives of the Opposition political parties have agreed to jointly celebrate International Women’s Day, which falls on March 08, 2026, by drawing attention to the various social, economic and political issues facing women and girls in our country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954712/opposition-women-reps-to-jointly-celebrate-international-womens-day-on-march-8/

[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: World Scout Day – 169th birth anniversary of Baden-Powell to be celebrated nationally - DailyNews

Snippet: The 169th Birth Anniversary of the Founder of the World Scouting Movement, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, widely commemorated as World Scout Day, will be celebrated on February 22 with State patronage and Nationwide participation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954741/world-scout-day-169th-birth-anniversary-of-baden-powell-to-be-celebrated-nationally/

[2026-02-20 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: د پاکستان د دفاع وزیر: موږ د طالبانو د ملاتړ بيه ورکوو

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/ps/msc-interview-pakistan-defense-minister/video-76046047

[2026-02-20 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macron tells Meloni to ‘stay in lane’ over remarks on far-right activist’s death

Snippet: The Italian prime minister had called French activist Quentin Deranque’s fatal attack ‘a wound for all of Europe’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344040/macron-tells-meloni-stay-lane-over-remarks-far-right-activists-death-france

[2026-02-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Kevin Hassett calls tariff report from Federal Reserve economists an ‘embarrassment’

Snippet: Stefania Palma in Washington

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/d33e99ab-5f2e-4938-abc5-938f39613e82

[2026-02-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is this the end of the golden age of Chinese think tanks with star ex-officials?

Snippet: Two cases involving corruption raise questions about the future of a model that has thrived for the past decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3343977/end-golden-age-chinese-think-tanks-star-ex-officials

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-born Daniel Bennie chasing Premier League dream with Championship’s QPR

Snippet: Teenager thriving in England almost eight years after swapping Hong Kong for Australia to pursue football ambition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3343988/hong-kong-born-daniel-bennie-chasing-premier-league-dream-championship-club-qpr

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s latest box office draw: spy thriller backed by state espionage agency

Snippet: Scare Out – supported by the intelligence services and made by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou – is one of the most popular films over Lunar New Year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344033/chinese-state-sponsored-spy-thriller-comes-cold

[2026-02-19 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No proof of any Singaporean fighting for Israel in Gaza, government says

Snippet: Two Singapore passport holders were among the close to 200 Southeast Asians who fought for Israel, according to two media reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3344032/no-proof-any-singaporean-fighting-israel-gaza-government-says

[2026-02-19 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Acordo UE-Mercosul nem entrou em vigor e já soa ultrapassado

Snippet: Por mais de 26 anos escrevi centenas de textos sobre o Mercosul e a União Europeia (UE). Eu estive na primeira reunião conjunta, em 1999 no Rio, quando Gerhard Schröder, o então chanceler federal alemão, já visivelmente impaciente, interrompeu a longa explanação do então presidente Fernando Henrique Cardoso. "Como o senhor professor detalhadamente explicou..."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/acordo-ue-mercosul-nem-entrou-em-vigor-e-j%C3%A1-soa-ultrapassado/a-76032226

[2026-02-19 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: India AI summit: Modi, Macron call for safety amid AI boom

Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for responsible frameworks for the governance of artificial intelligence as well as its democratization to ensure people around the world have access to the technology.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/modi-macron-ai-bill-gates-india-ai-summit-galgotia-university-sundar-pichai/a-76029848

[2026-02-19 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cuba’s Revolution

Snippet: In 1959, Fidel Castro overthrew Fulgencio Batista, a brutal dictator — and became one himself. He promised democracy, but never held free elections. He denied being a communist — until it was too late to stop him.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/cubas-revolution/a-76035841

[2026-02-19 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked

Snippet: Concerns over attack on resident in Sapporo amid tense relations between China and Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3344029/protect-hongkongers-japan-authorities-urge-tokyo-after-tourist-attacked

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

Source: Rappler

Title: PROFILE: Department of Budget and Management

Snippet: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is the agency in charge of policy development and the implementation of the national budget, working towards a better and more efficient use of government financing and resources to achieve the country’s development objectives.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-budget-management/

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

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: National Economic and Development Authority

Snippet: The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is the country’s socio-economic planning body. It carries out macroeconomic research and policy analysis to provide policy makers in Congress and the executive branch with relevant advice.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/neda/

[2026-02-19 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: ‘Deliberate Fabrication’: Telegram Denies Foreign Spies Can See Messages Russian Soldiers Send

Snippet: Telegram has denied claims by Russia’s Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev that foreign intelligence services can see messages sent by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, as authorities continue tightening restrictions on the popular messaging app.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/19/deliberate-fabrication-telegram-denies-foreign-spies-can-see-messages-russian-soldiers-send-a91995

[2026-02-19 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Trump hosts Black History Month reception amid racial tensions

Snippet: President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House for a Black History Month reception on Wednesday, less than two weeks after sparking bipartisan outrage by posting a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as primates.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/trump-hosts-black-history-month-reception-amid-racial-tensions/

[2026-02-19 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Acuzaţii grave la adresa AfD chiar din interiorul partidului

Snippet: În 2023, când Robert Habeck, fost vice-cancelar și ministru federal al economiei ajungea sub presiune din cauza unor decizii de personal, Alternativa pentru Germania (AfD) specula prompt situaţia. Lideri de rang înalt ai partidului au vorbit atunci despre ”nepotism” și ”criminalitate de clan” și au atacat dur ministerul condus de politicianul ecologist.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/acuza%C5%A3ii-grave-la-adresa-afd-chiar-din-interiorul-ei/a-76030714

[2026-02-19 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bangko Sentral cuts policy rate to 4.25% after slower than expected GDP growth in 2025

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/bangko-sentral-pilipinas-monetary-policy-interest-rates-february-2026/

[2026-02-19 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Snippet: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is the central bank of the Republic of the Philippines. It was established on 3 July 1993 pursuant to the provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the New Central Bank Act of 1993. The BSP took over from Central Bank of Philippines, which was established on 3 January 1949, as the country’s central monetary authority.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/bangko-sentral-ng-pilipinas/

[2026-02-19 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: finance industry

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] Why a DBP–LandBank merger has become urgent Business Bangko Sentral cuts policy rate to 4.25% after slower than expected GDP growth in 2025 Feb 19, 2026 4:49 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business [Finterest] MSMEs run the economy, so why do they still get so little bank loans?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/finance-industry/

[2026-02-19 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine economy

Snippet: Thought Leaders [OPINION] Perhaps the wake-up call for the UP School of Economics should run deeper Business Bangko Sentral cuts policy rate to 4.25% after slower than expected GDP growth in 2025 Feb 19, 2026 4:49 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Vantage Point] Pricing confidence, not growth Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Vantage Point] Liberty Flour Mills: From

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

[2026-02-19 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: A fost inaugurată prima moschee din estul Germaniei

Snippet: "Dragoste pentru toţi, ură pentru nimeni" scrie pe faţada moscheii. Lângă ea se află un mic minaret cu o înălţime de opt metri. Cuvintele reflectă principiul de bază al musulmanilor Ahmadiyya, care sâmbăta trecută, într-o zi friguroasă de iarnă, şi-au inaugurat moscheea la marginea oraşului Erfurt. Clădirea este prima moschee nou construită în landul federal Turingia şi prima construită în noile landuri cu excepţia Berlinului.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/inaugurarea-primei-moschei-din-estul-germaniei/a-75989093

[2026-02-19 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Réseaux sociaux, quel impact sur la santé mentale?

Snippet: Faut-il restreindre l'accès des réseaux sociaux aux mineurs ? La question fait l'objet de débat dans plusieurs pays.Depuis décembre 2025, l'Australie a franchi le pas et est devenue le premier pays au monde à interdire, aux jeunes de moins de 16 ans, l'accès aux principaux réseaux sociaux, à savoir Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, X.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/allemagne-reseaux-sociaux-sante-mentale-jeunes/a-76024802

[2026-02-19 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: خواجه آصف: موږ په افغانستان کې د خپلو کړنو بيه پرې کوو

Snippet: د پاکستان د دفاع وزیر خواجه آصف د مونشن امنيتي کنفرانس په څنډه کې له دويچه ویله سره د يوې مرکې په ترڅ کې یو ځل بيا د هغو ترينګلتياوو له کبله چې له طالبانو سره یې لري، هند ګرم بللی دی.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/taliban-india-interview-pakistan-defense-minister/a-76029994

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says it won’t seek reciprocity with South Africa on zero-tariff policy

Snippet: Envoy makes the pledge as Beijing prepares to roll out tax-free access to the Chinese market for goods from 53 African nations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343979/china-says-it-wont-seek-reciprocity-south-africa-zero-tariff-policy

[2026-02-19 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan-China tensions

Snippet: 'Huge mobilization' in East China Sea seen as possible maritime militia training

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

[2026-02-19 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Explainer

Snippet: PM Anutin is looking to form a stronger coalition

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/explainer

[2026-02-19 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Tilda Swinton i inni oskarżają Berlinale. Minister broni

Snippet: W odpowiedzi na list otwarty ok. 80 filmowców ws. konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie minister ds. kultury Wolfram Weimer wyraził swoje poprarcie dla organizatorów Berlinale. Berlinale nie jest organizacją pozarządową „z kamerą i reżyserem”, lecz raczej miejscem, w którym filmowcy mogą rozwijać swoje umiejętności, otwarcie dyskutować ze sobą i poruszać wszelkie kwestie – powiedział Weimer w wywiadzie dla stacji Welt TV.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/tilda-swinton-i-inni-arty%C5%9Bci-oskar%C5%BCaj%C4%85-berlinale-minister-broni/a-76023124