[2026-06-18 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel’s foreign minister cuts ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remark

Snippet: Saar accused Kallas of ‘acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness’ by reportedly comparing Israel to South Africa’s apartheid regime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3357596/israels-foreign-minister-cuts-ties-top-eu-diplomat-over-apartheid-remark?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 21:40 UTC+10:00] [West Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel’s foreign minister cuts ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remark

Snippet: Saar accused Kallas of ‘acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness’ by reportedly comparing Israel to South Africa’s apartheid regime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3357596/israels-foreign-minister-cuts-ties-top-eu-diplomat-over-apartheid-remark

[2026-06-18 21:30 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Choppy waters ahead as Iceland gets ready for its own EU referendum

Snippet: In this week’s newsletter: After Trump’s interventions over Greenland, there are many in Iceland who believe they would be stronger in the EU. But will its recent history of independence win out?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/choppy-waters-ahead-as-iceland-gets-ready-for-eu-referendum

[2026-06-18 21:26 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Poland detains suspect in the murder of well-known Russian dissident

Snippet: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday announced authorities had detained a suspect in the murder of Russian exile and artist Robert ⁠Kuzovkov, who worked under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-detains-suspect-russia-vladimir-putin-critic-murder-case/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel accuses EU's top diplomat of 'blood libel' and severs ties

Snippet: Israel's foreign minister has launched an extraordinary attack on the European Union's top diplomat, accusing her of "acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness toward the State of Israel" and severing all ties with her.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-accuses-eus-top-diplomat-blood-libel-and-severs-ties

[2026-06-18 21:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Yo-jong slams G7's denuclearization call, says North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10777141

[2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s policy blitz at Lujiazui Forum – what it means for markets, outflows and the yuan

Snippet: Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357584/chinas-policy-blitz-lujiazui-forum-what-it-means-markets-outflows-and-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s policy blitz at Lujiazui Forum – what it means for markets, outflows and the yuan

Snippet: Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357584/chinas-policy-blitz-lujiazui-forum-what-it-means-markets-outflows-and-yuan

[2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don’t be disrespectful, Chinese media says

Snippet: Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357557/hit-indie-film-dear-you-propaganda-dont-be-disrespectful-chinese-media-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don’t be disrespectful, Chinese media says

Snippet: Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357557/hit-indie-film-dear-you-propaganda-dont-be-disrespectful-chinese-media-says

[2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley wins major award at 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes

Snippet: Boseley won for her high-profile, multiplatform political explainer series, Parliamen-Tea: explaining the chaos of Australian politics

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/18/guardian-australias-matilda-boseley-wins-major-award-at-2026-walkley-mid-year-media-prizes

[2026-06-18 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel's Ben Gvir set to attend UN policing conference in New York next month

Snippet: Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s national security minister, will travel to New York next month to attend a UN conference on policing, Haaretz reported this week.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-set-attend-un-policing-conference-new-york-next-month

[2026-06-18 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live

Snippet: Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/18/makerfield-byelection-polls-open-labour-leadership-andy-burnham-keir-starmer-latest-news-updates

[2026-06-18 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields mixed as investors digest Warsh's first Fed meet

Snippet: Treasury yields were mixed on Thursday as investors digested the conclusion of Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair of the Federal Reserve.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/treasury-yields-investors-warsh-fed-interest-rates.html

[2026-06-18 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK

Snippet: The culture secretary has warned Channel 4 she is "not satisfied" with the broadcaster's response to the government following allegations of rape and sexual assault made by women who appeared on Married at First Sight UK.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy04jgy5yvpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal

Snippet: Ibrahima Konate played 118 Premier League games for Liverpool

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crr8797ek15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump-backed pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, who says Antichrist will be Jewish, drops from GOP race

Snippet: Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor who supports Israel and believes the Antichrist will be Jewish, drew enough votes Tuesday to force a runoff in his district’s Oklahoma congressional primary.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-899815

[2026-06-18 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Authorities identify AIPAC-linked targets of alleged White House attack plot foiled over weekend

Snippet: Suspects who planned to attack the White House over the weekend sought to target lawmakers who received money from pro-Israel groups, according to federal law enforcement officials.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-899784

[2026-06-18 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: FM Sa'ar severs ties with EU chief Kallas after apartheid remarks

Snippet: Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is severing all ties with EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas, following her remarks she made during her recent visit to Mexico, comparing Israel to the racist South African apartheid regime, he announced in a Thursday X/Twitter post.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-899817

[2026-06-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Two out of 10 Filipinos believe the Senate would decide based on evidence in the impeachment trial — OCTA

Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/two-out-of-10-filipinos-believe-the-senate-would-decide-based-on-evidence-in-the-impeachment-trial-octa/2368302

[2026-06-18 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump signing Iran deal at Versailles 'history in the making', says French minister | The National

Snippet: President Donald Trump's signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding at the Palace of Versailles in France was “history in the making”, the French Minister of the Economy said on Thursday, revealing details of how it unfolded.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/18/trump-signing-iran-deal-at-versailles-history-in-the-making-says-french-minister/

[2026-06-18 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages

Snippet: SEOUL – South Korea’s parliament on Thursday gave the green light for an investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted municipal elections this month and fueled political tensions.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/asia-pacific/politics/south-korea-probe-ballot-shortages/

[2026-06-18 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Slovak government faces confidence vote as debt exceeds constitutional limits

Snippet: Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives to attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat, Montenegro, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/slovakia-government-debt-confidence-vote-5e9b4f219fe84b970a86f6a7d325ebd8

[2026-06-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sydney MP, lord mayor ask police watchdog to investigate Oxford Street drug raids

Snippet: The Sydney MP and lord mayor have asked the police watchdog to investigate allegations of aggression and heavy-handedness by officers during a drug operation at Sydney’s Oxford Street on Saturday night.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/sydney-mp-lord-mayor-ask-police-watchdog-to-investigate-oxford-street-drug-raids-20260618-p6084f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE sets 15 as the minimum age to use social media | The National

Snippet: A resolution by the UAE Cabinet says that nobody under the age of 15 is allowed to use social media.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/18/uae-sets-15-as-the-minimum-age-to-use-social-media/

[2026-06-18 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Detained Ugandan lawyer charged with complicity in treason

Snippet: A Ugandan opposition lawyer appeared in court Wednesday charged with complicity in treason, after the powerful army chief boasted of his abduction.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/detained-ugandan-lawyer-charged-with-complicity-in-treason/

[2026-06-18 19:07 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bangko Sentral raises key rate to 4.75% as inflation overshoots gov’t target

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-june-2026/

[2026-06-18 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NT government reveals scale of bungled smart meter rollout

Snippet: Topic:Electricity Production and Distribution

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/nt-electricity-jacana-power-and-water-bills-delayed/106813328

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to use 21 indicators to define poor after dropping income metric

Snippet: Government also raises concept of ‘social transfer values’, reflecting amount of public spending allocated to support households

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357559/hong-kong-use-21-indicators-define-poor-after-dropping-income-metric?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to use 21 indicators to define poor after dropping income metric

Snippet: Government also raises concept of ‘social transfer values’, reflecting amount of public spending allocated to support households

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357559/hong-kong-use-21-indicators-define-poor-after-dropping-income-metric

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Snippet: Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357551/more-taiwan-favour-goodwill-beijing-over-defence-ties-us-poll-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Snippet: Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357551/more-taiwan-favour-goodwill-beijing-over-defence-ties-us-poll-shows

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Too Young For TikTok, Old Enough To Vote?

Snippet: Authored by Clive Pinder via DailySceptic.org,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/too-young-tiktok-old-enough-vote

[2026-06-18 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Barcelona to raise tourist tax to €30 for short-stay cruise visitors

Snippet: Cruise ship passengers that stay less than 12 hours in Barcelona or elsewhere in Catalonia will soon be forced to pay up to €30 in tourist taxes for their short visit, the Catalan Parliament has decided.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260618/barcelona-to-raise-tourist-tax-to-e30-for-short-stay-cruise-visitors

[2026-06-18 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate begins pre-trial proceedings in Duterte impeachment case

Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/senate-begins-pre-trial-proceedings-in-duterte-impeachment-case/2368181

[2026-06-18 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription

Snippet: Israel witnessed a large demonstration on 17 June as thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered outside Prison 10 at the Beit Lid military base near Netanya. Protesters opposed mandatory military enlistment and demanded the release of men detained for refusing to serve. The rally comes as Israel faces growing military demands across several fronts, making the question of conscription increasingly significant for the government, the armed forces and the wider public.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/mass-protest-by-ultra-orthodox-jews-in-israel-over-army-conscription/

[2026-06-18 18:21 UTC+10:00] [United States Politics and Government] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales

Snippet: President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan voiced “high hopes” on Thursday that President Trump would approve $14 billion in arms orders for the island, downplaying concerns raised last month when Mr. Trump suggested U.S. military support for Taiwan was negotiable, unsettling longstanding American policy.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/world/asia/taiwan-trump-china-arms-weapons.html

[2026-06-18 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PM nominee's confirmation hearing set for June 25-26

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties agreed Thursday to hold a confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook next week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618009600315

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Vice defense chief visits Army's 2nd Corps to inspect readiness ahead of summer season

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee on Thursday visited an Army unit in the northeastern city of Chuncheon to inspect its readiness posture ahead of the rainy summer season, the defense ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618009300315

[2026-06-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Brroooaaawrrr! Gina goes all toy story and gives Pauline a bulldozer

Snippet: Fresh from assuring Australia she stands for the little, hard-pressed people, Pauline Hanson accepted another gift from billionaire Gina Rinehart on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/brroooaaawrrr-gina-goes-all-toy-story-and-gives-pauline-a-bulldozer-20260618-p6085r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Disgusted’ Hanson airs her suspicions about Get Up’s press club stunt

Snippet: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is claiming a protest staged during her inaugural address to the National Press Club on Wednesday must have been an inside job despite campaign group Get Up claiming responsibility and adamant denials of involvement from the club.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/disgusted-hanson-airs-her-suspicions-about-get-up-s-press-club-stunt-20260618-p6081i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 17:50 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: TIMELINE: Alan Peter Cayetano’s tumultuous Senate presidency

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/timeline-alan-peter-cayetano-senate-presidency/

[2026-06-18 17:49 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: University backs down over ‘Hunger Games’ cuts that put 1800 jobs in doubt

Snippet: Deakin University has scrapped plans for a shake-up that would have put almost a third of its total workforce in doubt after a groundswell of opposition.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/university-backs-down-over-hunger-games-cuts-putting-1800-jobs-in-doubt-20260618-p6084t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: LGBTQ defunding risks layoffs and service cuts, labor union warns MK Golan

Snippet: An Israeli labor union warned Social Equality Minister May Golan (Likud) on Wednesday that her ministry’s reported decision to stop funding municipal LGBTQ+ coordinators could lead to layoffs and reduce services for vulnerable communities across the country.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-899794

[2026-06-18 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Senate confirms Michelle Steel as U.S. ambassador to S. Korea

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES dateline; MENDS timeframe in lead paras; ADDS details in paras 5-7)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001551315

[2026-06-18 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Gina Rinehart says Qld should give some of its islands to Elon Musk

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/gina-rinehart-says-give-elon-musk-queensland-islands/106815000

[2026-06-18 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia deports 2 suspected Indian separatists over rail explosion in Punjab

Snippet: The two were allegedly involved in the detonation of an improvised explosive device on a railway line in April, which killed another suspect

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3357538/malaysia-deports-2-suspected-indian-separatists-over-rail-explosion-punjab?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Bathonia village] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia deports 2 suspected Indian separatists over rail explosion in Punjab

Snippet: The two were allegedly involved in the detonation of an improvised explosive device on a railway line in April, which killed another suspect

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3357538/malaysia-deports-2-suspected-indian-separatists-over-rail-explosion-punjab

[2026-06-18 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Migration dips as Coalition accuses government of failing to meet targets

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/net-overseas-migration-one-nation-coalition-chalmers-burke/106815140

[2026-06-18 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Snippet: Catalan parliament approves law to eradicate asbestos, Spain’s population set to reach 53 million by 2076, and more news from Spain on Thursday 18th June.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260618/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-83