[2026-07-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Inside Track] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte wants the Senate to pay for her defense team’s meals?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/sara-duterte-wants-senate-pay-defense-team-meals/

[2026-07-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: World View with Marites Vitug: Ambassador Laura del Rosario on Marcos’ foreign policy

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/view-marites-vitug-laura-del-rosario-marcos-foreign-policy/

[2026-07-23 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi faints in Tunisian prison due to heat

Snippet: An intense heatwave has worsened the already harsh conditions faced by inmates at Tunisia’s Mornaguia prison and recently caused jailed opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi to temporarily lose consciousness, according to the daughter of another prominent political prisoner who says she witnessed the incident.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/jailed-opposition-leader-ghannouchi-faints-in-tunisian-prison-due-to-heat

[2026-07-23 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Anwar rejects ‘totally absurd’ US lawmakers’ demand to lift Israel ban

Snippet: Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to Marco Rubio accusing Anwar of singling out Israelis solely because of their nationality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361543/malaysias-anwar-rejects-totally-absurd-us-lawmakers-demand-lift-israel-ban?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Kuala Lumpur] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Anwar rejects ‘totally absurd’ US lawmakers’ demand to lift Israel ban

Snippet: Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to Marco Rubio accusing Anwar of singling out Israelis solely because of their nationality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361543/malaysias-anwar-rejects-totally-absurd-us-lawmakers-demand-lift-israel-ban

[2026-07-23 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Attacks on Iran will be met with a "powerful and decisive" response, Aragchi warns

Snippet: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any attacks on his country will be met with a "powerful and decisive" response.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/attacks-iran-will-be-met-powerful-and-decisive-response-aragchi-warns

[2026-07-23 13:44 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Puso at Diwa] VP Sara Duterte trial: Going back in time or moving forward on banking reforms?

Snippet: The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, recently granted the House prosecution’s request to subpoena the bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, in connection with allegations of unexplained wealth under Article II of the impeachment complaint. In approving the request, Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero ruled that the documents were “reasonably described, readily identifiable, and prima facie relevant and material” to the issues before the court.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/puso-at-diwa-sara-duterte-trial-reverse-gains-move-forward-philippine-banking-reforms/

[2026-07-23 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Washington Can't Afford To Let The US Lose The Open-Source AI War

Snippet: Authored by Julio Rivera via American Greatness,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/washington-cant-afford-let-us-lose-open-source-ai-war

[2026-07-23 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor debates future, Liberals hold up pamphlet

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/labor-conference-barnaby-joyce-dog-angus-taylor-brochure/106945568

[2026-07-23 13:17 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Koizumi calls for breaking taboo on nuclear debate

Snippet: BRUSSELS – Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi suggested Wednesday that Japan needs to promote discussions on future national security policies, including nuclear deterrence, amid the severe security environment.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/politics/japan-defense-minister-nuclear-debate/

[2026-07-23 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US passes $1 trillion military spending bill

Snippet: The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-passes-1-trillion-military-spending-bill

[2026-07-23 13:07 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Wind it back’: Pauline Hanson takes aim at child support and DV ‘holiday’ leave

Snippet: Pauline Hanson labelled paid family and domestic violence leave a “holiday”, described it as a “scam” that encouraged false claims and argued child support had become a “cash cow” in another broadside against Australia’s family violence laws.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/wind-it-back-pauline-hanson-takes-aim-at-child-support-and-dv-holiday-leave-20260723-p60hv3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 13:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Passengers in Texas ICE shooting say officers not in danger, driver was parking when shots fired

Snippet: The immigration officer who shot and killed 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not in danger of being run over, two passengers in his van told a federal court this week.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817769

[2026-07-23 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lebanon PM says Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal'

Snippet: Lebanon is working toward a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's Army recently deployed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817768

[2026-07-23 13:04 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Energy efficiency is no communist plot

Snippet: Of all the culture-war flash points that could become political wedge issues, you might think “don’t waste energy” would be toward the bottom of the list, down around “a hot dog is a sandwich” and “puppies are nice,” especially during a supposed energy emergency. And yet here we are. Your electric bills should feel the effects first.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/07/23/world/energy-efficiency-communist-plot/

[2026-07-23 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Rubio tells diplomats to push back on tech 'kill switch' talk after attempt to block AI companies

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asked diplomats to push back against talk of a "kill switch" in American technology products following the White House's short-lived decision to keep foreigners from America's most advanced AI models, according to a recent cable reviewed by Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-903384

[2026-07-23 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: On Tisha B'Av, Israel's politics must reject hatred over unity - editorial

Snippet: The video opens in a field of flowers. An AI-generated Gadi Eisenkot runs forward with his arms outstretched. Ahead stands a young man in a white shirt bearing the words “Israeli unity.” For a moment, the scene appears to show a reunion: a father moving toward a son, a bereaved nation moving toward the unity it has invoked since October 7.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-903366

[2026-07-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to toughen punishment for public officials over hate speech

Snippet: SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The government has newly added hate speech as one of the categories subject to disciplinary measures for public servants in an effort to strengthen punishment for such behavior, officials said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723002700315

[2026-07-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Supreme Court finalizes suspended prison term for ex-prosecutor for bribing ex-first lady

Snippet: SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday confirmed a suspended prison term for a former prosecutor for bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee in exchange for her help in his bid to run in an election.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723004300315

[2026-07-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Lavrov To Challenge Germany's Bid For French Nuclear Shield In Rubio Talks

Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to hold an important, rare meeting on Thursday to address shaky bilateral relations in the context of the Ukraine war, as well as recent nuclear rhetoric out of European NATO countries.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/lavrov-challenge-germanys-bid-french-nuclear-shield-rubio-talks

[2026-07-23 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader reportedly denied UK entry, faces deportation

Snippet: The Times cites friends as saying former Democratic Party chairman Wu Chi-wai was refused entry after prison release

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3361535/ex-hong-kong-opposition-leader-reportedly-denied-uk-entry-faces-deportation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 12:57 UTC+10:00] [UK Home Affairs Office] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader reportedly denied UK entry, faces deportation

Snippet: The Times cites friends as saying former Democratic Party chairman Wu Chi-wai was refused entry after prison release

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3361535/ex-hong-kong-opposition-leader-reportedly-denied-uk-entry-faces-deportation

[2026-07-23 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ex-land minister questioned over expressway project linked to ex-first lady

Snippet: GWACHEON, South Korea, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Former Land Minister Won Hee-ryong appeared before a special counsel team Thursday for questioning over an expressway project linked to former first lady Kim Keon Hee's family, officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723003500315

[2026-07-23 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Mamdani says he cannot arrest Netanyahu in New York but US government can

Snippet: Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 12:20pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/new-york-mayor-mamdani-calls-for-benjamin-netanyahu-arrest/106947876

[2026-07-23 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: QC to suspend classes in public, private schools for Monday’s SONA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said on Thursday that classes in both public and private schools would be suspended on Monday as the local government will host the upcoming fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa Complex on July 27.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/23/news/qc-to-suspend-classes-in-public-private-schools-for-mondays-sona/2389877

[2026-07-23 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Quezon City suspends classes on Monday for Marcos SONA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said on Thursday that classes in both public and private schools would be suspended on Monday as the local government will host the upcoming fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa Complex on July 27.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/23/news/quezon-city-suspends-classes-on-monday-for-marcos-sona/2389877

[2026-07-23 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: New York mayor Mamdani urges US to enforce ICC arrest warrant for 'war criminal' Netanyahu | The National

Snippet: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged the US federal government to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because New York City lacks the legal authority to do so.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/23/new-york-mayor-mamdani-urges-us-to-enforce-icc-arrest-warrant-for-war-criminal-netanyahu/

[2026-07-23 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee warns housing bubble risks ‘lost decades,’ vows to bear cost of reform

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817629

[2026-07-23 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Taco Bell Getting Desperate With This Shockingly Cheap Offer Amid "Explosive Diarrhea" Parasite Blowback

Snippet: Taco Bell is betting a buck can buy back your love.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/taco-bell-getting-desperate-shockingly-cheap-offer-amid-explosive-diarrhea-parasite

[2026-07-23 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Canada in UK-Japan-Italy jet program as observer, paves way for others

Snippet: A GCAP sign is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow in southern England over July 20-24. The annual airshow is well-attended by government officials, manufacturers and the public. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/canada-in-uk-japan-italy-jet-program-as-observer-paves-way-for-others

[2026-07-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘She’s blown it’: support frays for Japan PM Takaichi over controversial laws

Snippet: Recent opinion polls show Takaichi’s approval rating slipping, reflecting the public’s disdain for her priorities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361519/shes-blown-it-support-frays-japan-pm-takaichi-over-controversial-laws?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan voters ‘pretty angry’ with PM Takaichi as support frays

Snippet: Recent opinion polls show Takaichi’s approval rating slipping, reflecting the public’s disdain for her priorities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361519/shes-blown-it-support-frays-japan-pm-takaichi-over-controversial-laws

[2026-07-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [British politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: All the Keir Starmer critics landing big jobs under Andy Burnham

Snippet: LONDON — Andy Burnham has spent the first 48 hours of his premiership picking a new top team. Some of the biggest winners? Sharp critics of the man he ousted.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-critics-landing-plum-jobs-under-andy-burnham/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-23 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Investigators raid election watchdog after detecting data manipulation

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723002251315

[2026-07-23 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: House Passes Defense Policy Bill That Attaches SAVE America Act

Snippet: Authored by Jackson Richman via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/house-passes-defense-policy-bill-attaches-save-america-act

[2026-07-23 11:22 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S. weighs putting nuclear power plants in ocean waters

Snippet: The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is exploring the potential for nuclear power projects in the 3.2 billion acres of federal waters managed by the U.S. government.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/us-nuclear-power-plants-ocean/

[2026-07-23 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US tariffs ‘strengthen’ Lula against Bolsonaro’s son in upcoming elections

Snippet: A slew of United States actions against Brazil, including a range of tariffs and sanctions on local criminal gangs, is playing into Brazilian voter sentiment ahead of the presidential elections in October.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/us-tariffs-strengthen-lula-against-bolsonaros-son-in-upcoming-elections

[2026-07-23 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Serious corruption findings against former ACT government officials

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/act-integrity-commission-campbell-primary-contract/106804766

[2026-07-23 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’

Snippet: Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Manila against trying to provoke Beijing with the help of countries outside the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361523/after-latest-clash-sea-china-warns-philippines-bitter-consequences?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 11:08 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’

Snippet: Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Manila against trying to provoke Beijing with the help of countries outside the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361523/after-latest-clash-sea-china-warns-philippines-bitter-consequences

[2026-07-23 10:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Reform Party floor leader slams DCC for 'hiding' defense minister's military records

Snippet: Reform Party Floor Leader Rep. Cheon Ha-ram on Tuesday upped the attack against Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, raising questions over Ahn's military service and against military reform measures.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817429

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital

Snippet: Nauru, a Pacific island nation in the North Pacific, said on Wednesday that it has decided to open an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the 10th country to do so.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903370

[2026-07-23 10:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Investigators raid election watchdog after detecting data manipulation

Snippet: Investigators raided the headquarters of the National Election Commission on Thursday to secure evidence in a widening probe into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections, legal sources said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817384

[2026-07-23 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US House passes record $1.15 trillion defense bill

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US House of Representatives narrowly passed an annual defense policy bill on Wednesday that would authorize a record $1.15 trillion in funding for the Pentagon, as the divisive Iran war drags on.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/23/world/americas-emea/us-house-passes-record-115-trillion-defense-bill/2389857

[2026-07-23 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Sydney 'backyard' plan fast-tracked as Wentworth Park racing end looms

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/wentworth-park-greyhound-racing-ends-re-public-space-plans/106948124

[2026-07-23 10:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee set to preside over public discussion on real estate policy

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung was set to preside over a public discussion on real estate policy Thursday as the government prepares to revise real estate taxes to rein in runaway home prices.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817340

[2026-07-23 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Investigators raid election watchdog after detecting data manipulation

Snippet: SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Investigators raided the headquarters of the National Election Commission (NEC) on Thursday to secure evidence in a widening probe into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections, legal sources said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723002200315

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee set to preside over public discussion on real estate policy

Snippet: SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to preside over a public discussion on real estate policy Thursday as the government prepares to revise real estate taxes to rein in runaway home prices.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723002000315

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

Source: South Korea

Title: House passes defense bill with stronger language on maintaining U.S. troops in S. Korea

Snippet: WASHINGTON, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed an annual defense policy bill for fiscal year 2027, containing language that tightens restrictions on the use of funds to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed in South Korea.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723001500315

[2026-07-23 10:23 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The movement behind Andy Burnham has a message for Labor in Australia

Snippet: London: The Labour movement behind Andy Burnham has a message for Australia about the reforms they will unleash if they have the chance now that Britain’s new prime minister has finally taken power.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/the-movement-behind-andy-burnham-has-a-message-for-labor-in-australia-20260723-p60hr4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed