[2026-07-23 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel says Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be 'historic'

Snippet: The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Saudi Arabia's joining of Abraham Accords as a "historic leap forward."

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-says-saudi-arabia-joining-abraham-accords-would-be-historic

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

Source: AP News

Title: Premier League champion Arsenal signs forward Tzolis from Club Brugge

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — Premier League champion Arsenal signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract on Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arsenal-tzolis-brugge-d294802778fb8ead6d7f2ee9824b462d

[2026-07-23 23:09 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Germany rebukes Trump over South Africa’s G20 ban

Snippet: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Thursday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he would exclude South Africa from the next G20 summit in Miami, saying it would be "in no one’s interest."

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-johann-wadephul-donald-trump-south-africa-g20-ban/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-23 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Federal Youth Authority announces programme to help young Emiratis develop skills for future | The National

Snippet: The UAE's Federal Youth Authority has announced the launch of a national programme aimed at giving Emirati high school graduates the skills needed to support the country's development.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/23/federal-youth-authority-announces-programme-to-help-young-emiratis-develop-skills-for-future/

[2026-07-23 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: Rubio

Snippet: President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3361628/us-sanctions-39-hong-kong-mainland-chinese-officials-will-remain-place-rubio?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 22:49 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: Rubio

Snippet: President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3361628/us-sanctions-39-hong-kong-mainland-chinese-officials-will-remain-place-rubio

[2026-07-23 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK secretly considered suspending Israel trade deal during Gaza famine

Snippet: The British government quietly considered suspending Israel’s preferential trade privileges before ultimately deciding against the move, according to a report by Sky News.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-secretly-considered-suspending-israel-trade-deal-during-gaza-famine

[2026-07-23 22:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea calls for N. Korea’s return to dialogue at ARF security forum

Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday called on North Korea to respond to Seoul's offers for dialogue and join efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula at a regional security forum in Manila, the foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818437

[2026-07-23 22:37 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec warns Dasmariñas special poll bets vs premature campaigning

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday warned candidates of the special elections in Dasmariñas, Cavite not to engage in any campaign activities before the start of campaign period as it can be grounds for disqualification.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/482023/comelec-warns-dasmarinas-special-poll-bets-vs-premature-campaigning/

[2026-07-23 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Billions in new funding for AUKUS shipyards in Adelaide

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/adelaide-aukus-shipyards-new-funding/106951802

[2026-07-23 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Housing provided, but schools for settlers’ children often overlooked

Snippet: HEARING. Second Congressional Commission on Education Executive Director Karol Mark Yee speaks during a Senate basic education committee hearing on July 23, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/housing-projects-lack-school-facilities-senate-hearing-july-23-2026/

[2026-07-23 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Elon Vows AI-Made 'Odyssey' After Blasting Nolan's Take On Homer

Snippet: Via American Greatness,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/elon-vows-ai-made-odyssey-after-blasting-nolans-take-homer

[2026-07-23 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: New Hamas leader elected by narrowest of margins with Gaza's backing | The National

Snippet: Khalil Al Hayya's election as head of Hamas's political bureau, the top post in the Palestinian group, was achieved by the narrowest of margins, beating rival Khaled Meshaal by one vote.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/new-hamas-leader-elected-by-narrowest-of-margins-with-gazas-backing/

[2026-07-23 22:09 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gold from Byzantium shipwreck and a pub-serving PM: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenIzium, UkraineA car drives along a road covered with anti-drone nets. In the background is the Holy Ascension Cathedral in the eastern Kharkiv region Photograph: Roman Pilipey/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenHarlow, UKThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, and the chancellor, John Healey, visit the Hare pub in Essex to highlight the work the government is doing to support the hospitality industryPhotograph: Richard Pohle/The Times/PAShareView image in fullscreenIstanbul, TurkeyA gull mistakes floating polystyrene for food during a monitoring study by

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jul/23/gold-byzantium-shipwreck-pub-serving-pm-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-07-23 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Supporters across India send food via delivery apps to sustain the 'Cockroach' protest

Snippet: People from all over India have been ordering food through delivery apps for protesters of the youth-led ‘Cockroach’ movement in New Delhi who have called for the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks. (AP video/Piyush Nagpal)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-cockroach-youth-movement-protest-modi-food-25aa6700a59f1cb343a6e60ae84aafda

[2026-07-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice

Snippet: Leaders’ commitment to stability holds as China likely views his remarks as domestic political theatre, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361597/why-trumps-claim-beijing-meddled-us-election-hasnt-put-ties-ice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice

Snippet: Leaders’ commitment to stability holds as China likely views his remarks as domestic political theatre, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361597/why-trumps-claim-beijing-meddled-us-election-hasnt-put-ties-ice

[2026-07-23 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: India hydropower tunnel disaster death toll rises to 25

Snippet: In this image provided by the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim, rescue workers stand outside an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in Samardung village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Gangtok, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (Government of Sikkim via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-tunnel-accident-workers-rescue-toxic-gas-8ebecdbfb05aa749ce325190b8ad0346

[2026-07-23 21:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Russia warns US against Ukraine arms sales in Manila meeting

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Washington against making "unacceptable" arms deliveries to Ukraine during a Thursday meeting in Manila with US counterpart Marco Rubio, Moscow said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818425

[2026-07-23 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: New Hope MKs ordered to film comptroller vote for Netanyahu, Sharren Haskel claims

Snippet: MK Sharren Haskel alleged in a sworn affidavit that members of the New Hope-United Right faction were required to film themselves voting for Michael Rabello as state comptroller and show the footage to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as proof of how they voted.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903431

[2026-07-23 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US considering military operations against Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists in Mali - report

Snippet: The United States government is considering military options in the West African nation of Mali over the presence of Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-903407

[2026-07-23 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel considers national drone ban amid fears of pending Iranian attack

Snippet: The government is considering a total ban on the use of drones in Israeli airspace amid growing fears of a potential Iranian attack against the Jewish state, N12 News reported on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903418

[2026-07-23 21:46 UTC+10:00] [US politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Amish Shah wins in Arizona Democratic House primary in blow to establishment

Snippet: Shah will face Republican Jay Freely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in November for battleground seat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/amish-shah-arizona-democratic-congressional-primary

[2026-07-23 21:40 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Best of cartoons, July 24, 2026

Snippet: Credit:Michael Howard

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-july-24-2026-20260723-p60i15.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 21:38 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inside Melbourne’s ‘Met Gala for business’ – but two big names were missing

Snippet: Decision makers from politics and across a swath of business sectors spruced up for Victoria’s business gala of the year, the Melbourne Ball, on Thursday evening – but two big names were missing.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/inside-melbourne-s-met-gala-for-business-but-two-big-names-were-missing-20260723-p60huy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US eyes ban on Chinese humanoid robots as US-China tech rivalry intensifies

Snippet: US House has passed a bill banning the military from using Chinese bots, as Washington ramps up restrictions on Chinese-made technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3361622/us-eyes-ban-chinese-humanoid-robots-us-china-tech-rivalry-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Counterpoint Research] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US eyes ban on Chinese humanoid robots as US-China tech rivalry intensifies

Snippet: US House has passed a bill banning the military from using Chinese bots, as Washington ramps up restrictions on Chinese-made technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3361622/us-eyes-ban-chinese-humanoid-robots-us-china-tech-rivalry-intensifies

[2026-07-23 21:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea holds ceremony marking return of lion statues to China

Snippet: A ceremony marking the return of a pair of Qing Dynasty stone lion statues from a Seoul museum to the Chinese government took place Thursday, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818419

[2026-07-23 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: French minister blasts impact of 'ceasefire on paper' in Gaza | The National

Snippet: French Minister of State Eleonore Caroit has criticised the “ceasefire on paper” in Gaza and called for the Rafah border crossing to be reopened.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/07/23/french-minister-blasts-impact-of-ceasefire-on-paper-in-gaza/

[2026-07-23 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New UK PM to cut taxes for struggling pubs: ‘drop in the ocean’

Snippet: Ministers did not say how the cut, which is expected to cost government finances around £100 million a year, would be funded

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3361620/new-uk-pm-cut-taxes-struggling-pubs-drop-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 21:21 UTC+10:00] [Conservative Party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New UK PM to cut taxes for struggling pubs: ‘drop in the ocean’

Snippet: Ministers did not say how the cut, which is expected to cost government finances around £100 million a year, would be funded

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3361620/new-uk-pm-cut-taxes-struggling-pubs-drop-ocean

[2026-07-23 21:08 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House – US politics live

Snippet: Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization Act

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/23/us-house-defense-spending-bill-donald-trump-iran-rubio-latest-news-updates

[2026-07-23 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail, under tight curbs

Snippet: FILE- Khurram Parvez, a prominent human rights activist, left, speaks with human rights lawyer Parvez Imroz inside the office of of the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kashmir-india-khurram-parvez-human-rights-d3b9361c029fcd28266d341155f73694

[2026-07-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [New Jersey] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Why New Jersey’s erroneous noncitizen enrollment is far from proof of election fraud

Snippet: Republicans have latched on to the announcement after Trump’s lie-laden speech, but experts say DHS’s data is ‘designed to create a false argument’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/new-jersey-noncitizen-republicans-election-fraud

[2026-07-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Path opened for Malaysian firms to pursue secondary share listings in Hong Kong

Snippet: Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, which runs travel app AirAsia Move and food brand Santan, is eyeing a dual listing in the city, government says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361613/path-opened-malaysian-firms-pursue-secondary-share-listings-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exchange clears path for listings by Malaysian firms

Snippet: Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, which runs travel app AirAsia Move and food brand Santan, is eyeing a dual listing in the city, government says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361613/path-opened-malaysian-firms-pursue-secondary-share-listings-hong-kong

[2026-07-23 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: To The Woke Woodshed: Burnham Is Funding UK Populism By Liquidating The Progressive Project

Snippet: Andy Burnham has been UK Prime Minister for three days, and he has already settled into a routine: announce something cheap for households in the morning, pay for it by killing a progressive unicorn.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/woke-woodshed-burnham-funding-uk-populism-liquidating-progressive-project

[2026-07-23 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: China Coast Guard fires water cannon at PH vessel in Masinloc

Snippet: A China Coast Guard vessel blasted a Philippine government ship with a water cannon for over two minutes while it was conducting a fuel and food mission for Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc, Philippine authorities said on July 23, 2026. VIDEO BY THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/23/videos/watch-china-coast-guard-fires-water-cannon-at-ph-vessel-in-masinloc/2390098

[2026-07-23 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Rubio meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in Manila for talks

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Manila on Thursday on the sidelines of the Asean meetings. Rubio said the talks would include discussions on the war in Ukraine, with Washington aiming to play a constructive role in efforts to end the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/23/videos/watch-rubio-meets-russian-counterpart-lavrov-in-manila-for-talks/2390097

[2026-07-23 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Nazareth man charged after allegedly seeking Hamas help, researching explosives to attack Ben-Gvir

Snippet: A 29-year-old Nazareth man was indicted on Thursday after prosecutors alleged that he repeatedly tried to contact Hamas and sought the terrorist group’s help to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-903427

[2026-07-23 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iraq's Al Zaidi on first trip to Iran amid regional escalation | The National

Snippet: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi arrived in Iran on Thursday as part of a regional tour aimed at boosting economic and political ties, paying his first visit to Tehran since taking office in May.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/iraqs-al-zaidi-on-first-trip-to-iran-amid-regional-escalation/

[2026-07-23 20:46 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New EU sanctions will ‘hit Putin where it hurts most’, says foreign policy chief Kallas – Europe live

Snippet: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has offered a bit more detail on the new package of sanctions, saying they are “the largest round in four years,” and will “hit Putin where it hurts most.”

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/23/eu-sanctions-russia-ukraine-marcio-rubio-sergei-lavrov-kallas-google-latest-news-updates

[2026-07-23 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea holds ceremony marking return of lion statues to China

Snippet: SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- A ceremony marking the return of a pair of Qing Dynasty stone lion statues from a Seoul museum to the Chinese government took place Thursday, officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723011100315

[2026-07-23 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Judge questions Pentagon’s testosterone policy, Arizona’s Democratic primary

Snippet: This is our flagship newsletter Morning Wire. You can subscribe here and we’ll email it to you daily.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/newsletter/morning-wire/july-23-2026

[2026-07-23 20:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unification minister says policy on N. Korea has shifted to peace-first approach

Snippet: South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday the government has shifted away from a policy focused on the denuclearization of North Korea, instead pointing to peace as a precondition to resuming stalled talks with Pyongyang.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818399

[2026-07-23 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK mosques attacked once every five days in last year, amid rising Islamophobia

Snippet: A mosque is attacked in the UK every five days, new figures have revealed, as Muslim leaders accuse the government of failing to respond with sufficient urgency to rising Islamophobia.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-mosques-attacked-once-every-five-days-amid-rising-islamophobia

[2026-07-23 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Rubio Says U.S. Remains Committed to Ukraine Peace Talks After Meeting With Lavrov

Snippet: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States remains prepared to play a "constructive role" in helping bring an end to the war in Ukraine, following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/23/rubio-says-us-remains-committed-to-ukraine-peace-talks-after-meeting-with-lavrov-a93320

[2026-07-23 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: October 7 inquiry postponed until after election, Knesset passes other key laws - comment

Snippet: The government informed the High Court of Justice this week that, “due to the constraints of the Knesset’s schedule,” it had been unable to complete legislation establishing its proposed commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre before lawmakers left for the election recess.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903419

[2026-07-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?

Snippet: The upgrade to a comprehensive partnership gives both countries a wider framework to deepen cooperation, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361602/what-does-new-zealand-bring-philippines-security-network?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?

Snippet: The upgrade to a comprehensive partnership gives both countries a wider framework to deepen cooperation, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361602/what-does-new-zealand-bring-philippines-security-network