[2026-02-26 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: EDSA protesters press anti-dynasty measures

Snippet: CIVIL society groups marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. must be the last in his family to serve as president, calling for the immediate passage of an anti-political dynasty bill.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/news/national/edsa-protesters-press-anti-dynasty-measures/2285143

[2026-02-26 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ARTA sues 117 LGUs before Ombudsman

Snippet: SOME 117 local government units (LGUs) across the country are facing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for alleged violations in connection with the establishment of the mandated electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS), the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/news/national/arta-sues-117-lgus-before-ombudsman/2285142

[2026-02-26 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories

Snippet: Spain's government has released dozens of documents related to an attempted coup that took place 45 years ago - regarded as a key moment in the country's history.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8w42e152xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-26 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate to start hearing bill to ban officials' kin from government contracts

Snippet: ​SEN. Francis Escudero will lead Senate hearings on a bill seeking to disqualify relatives of public officials from entering into government contracts.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/news/national/senate-to-start-hearing-bill-to-ban-officials-kin-from-government-contracts/2285138

[2026-02-26 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: VP was incompetent too, Palace claps back

Snippet: (UPDATE) MALACAÑANG on Wednesday agreed with Vice President Sara Duterte that not all Cabinet members are competent, including her when she was the secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/news/national/vp-was-incompetent-too-palace-claps-back/2284625

[2026-02-26 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: More assertive action needed to boost growth

Snippet: IN an interview this week, former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) deputy governor and now economist with GlobalSource Partners Diwa Guinigundo suggested that further policy easing by the BSP may pass the point of diminishing returns in terms of spurring faster economic growth, unless the government implements structural and other reforms.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/opinion/editorial/more-assertive-action-needed-to-boost-growth/2285100

[2026-02-26 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan's PM Takaichi under pressure over gifts to lawmakers

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was under pressure on Wednesday after it emerged that she gave congratulatory gift catalogs to lawmakers from her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following its landslide election victory this month.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/world/asia-oceania/japans-pm-takaichi-under-pressure-over-gifts-to-lawmakers/2284783

[2026-02-26 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOE draws a nuclear road map

Snippet: THERE have been a couple of interesting developments from the Department of Energy (DOE) this week that certainly warrant some further examination, including one in my favorite subject matter area: nuclear energy. According to a press release from the DOE published on Tuesday, Feb. 24, the department has “completed a harmonized, whole-of-government licensing and permitting flowchart for nuclear power plant projects, a key step toward enabling the safe and efficient operation of nuclear power facilities by 2032 aimed at meeting

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/opinion/columns/doe-draws-a-nuclear-road-map/2285093

[2026-02-26 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Resurgent Foxies brace for Belen, Solar Spikers

Snippet: SURGING Farm Fresh braces for its toughest test yet as it seeks a third straight victory against Bella Belen and the Capital1 Solar Spikers, while Galeries Tower aims to sustain its breakthrough momentum against a reeling Choco Mucho side in Thursday’s Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference preliminaries at the FilOil Playtime Center in San Juan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/sports/resurgent-foxies-brace-for-belen-solar-spikers/2284925

[2026-02-26 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines advocates for stronger digital economy in ASEAN

Snippet: ILOILO CITY — The Philippine government will advocate for a stronger Digital Economy Framework Agreement among member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as it advances the bloc’s economic agenda under its current chairmanship.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/regions/philippines-advocates-for-stronger-digital-economy-in-asean/2284999

[2026-02-26 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 10 frequently asked questions about Christians and politics

Snippet: IN every generation, Christians face the same tension: Should we engage in politics or avoid it?

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/opinion/columns/10-frequently-asked-questions-about-christians-and-politics/2285091

[2026-02-26 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate approves bill to reschedule first Bangsamoro Parliament poll to 2026

Snippet: COTABATO CITY — The Senate has approved on second reading Senate Bill (SB) 1823, resetting the first Bangsamoro Parliament poll to Sept. 14, 2026, and the succeeding episodes every three years after, raising prospects to end what the author had lamented as a “cycle of disenfranchisements” in the autonomous region spawned by four deferments of the regional election since 2022.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/regions/senate-approves-bill-to-reschedule-first-bangsamoro-parliament-poll-to-2026/2284998

[2026-02-26 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Snippet: AT a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi this month. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome heads of state and government, delegates and innovators from across the world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/opinion/columns/ai-impact-summit-2026-shaping-a-human-centric-future-for-ai/2285086

[2026-02-26 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cambodia opposition politician Sun Chanthy granted early release

Snippet: PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A prominent Cambodian opposition politician who was convicted of inciting social disorder was granted early release from prison on Wednesday after receiving a royal pardon.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cambodia-prison-release-sun-chanthy-5cce7d83794cb7fea5b039ec1a482534

[2026-02-26 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Most Voters Want Immunity For Vaccine Companies Removed: Poll

Snippet: Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/most-voters-want-immunity-vaccine-companies-removed-poll

[2026-02-26 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer

Snippet: The Knesset plenum passed, in a preliminary reading on Wednesday, a controversial bill that seeks to grant the Chief Rabbinate authority to determine prayer arrangements at the Western Wall.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-887957

[2026-02-26 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon as Iran tensions rise

Snippet: The Australian government has told dependents of Australian diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to leave the two Middle East countries, citing a deteriorating security situation in the region, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-887960

[2026-02-26 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Over 1,000 British councilors pledge to uphold Palestine rights, stand against Israel's 'genocide'

Snippet: Over 1,000 councilors from across Britain and from different political parties have pledged to uphold Palestinian rights and stand against Israel's "genocide."

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887961

[2026-02-26 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'All options remain on the table': Iranian speaker Ghalibaf sends warning after Trump address

Snippet: Iran is prepared for a diplomatic approach with the US or “a remorseful response that would make any aggressor regret their malicious behavior,” Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887953

[2026-02-26 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Racist dogwhistles': Greens condemn Labour over claim they are 'manipulating Muslims'

Snippet: Green Party parliamentary candidate Hannah Spencer has condemned Labour for using "racist dogwhistles" after senior government figures claimed the Greens were "manipulating" Muslim voters and "whipping up hatred" on the eve of the crucial Gorton and Denton by-election.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/racist-dogwhistles-greens-condemn-labour-over-claim-they-are-manipulating-muslims

[2026-02-26 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s virtual asset sector considered for taxation under policy review

Snippet: Latest budget announces new government committee to be tasked with reviewing Hong Kong’s tax policies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344648/hong-kongs-virtual-asset-sector-considered-taxation-under-policy-review

[2026-02-26 02:11 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Germany accused of ditching climate targets as it scraps renewables mandate

Snippet: Coalition government agrees to remove parts of controversial law and allow homes to rely on fossil fuels

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/25/germany-accused-ditching-climate-targets-scraps-renewables-mandate

[2026-02-26 02:08 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: State of the Union: five ways Trump could try to tilt the midterms in his favor

Snippet: With Republicans facing grim poll figures, Trump promised action to influence the vote citing debunked fraud claims

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/25/trump-midterm-elections-voting-influence

[2026-02-26 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Hungary to deploy troops against potential ‘Ukrainian attacks’

Snippet: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered military units and additional police to guard energy infrastructure sites in his country’s east, citing the threat of potential Ukrainian attacks.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633029-hungary-ukrainian-attacks-threat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-26 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Knesset FADC holds heated debate over IDF ethics code, concept of victory

Snippet: The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee (FADC) on Tuesday held a heated debate over potential suggested changes to the IDF Code of Ethics.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-887944

[2026-02-26 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Japan to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031, defence minister says

Snippet: Japan's defence minister said the deployment on Yonaguni island would take place in the 2030 fiscal year. (Reuters: Kyodo )

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/japan-to-deploy-missile-systems-on-island-near-taiwan-by-2031/106389506

[2026-02-26 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Man Utd post profit but debt rises to £1.3bn

Snippet: Manchester United are fourth in the Premier League

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4gq70yqv0do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-26 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chagos Islands deal bill paused for talks with US

Snippet: A minister has said the UK is "pausing" the process of confirming in law the deal to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while talks happen with the United States.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5lqd4g338o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-26 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion

Snippet: The Israeli justice minister holds exceptional power compared with counterparts in most democracies. The office controls court administration, judicial appointments, and the legal infrastructure that governs relations among Israel’s branches of government. In a country without a written constitution, a second legislative chamber, or federal checks, political norms bear the weight of maintaining the rule of law.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887752

[2026-02-26 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Court extends restrictions on PMO chief of staff Tzachi Braverman ahead of Thursday hearing

Snippet: The restrictive conditions imposed on Prime Minister’s Office chief of staff Tzachi Braverman were set to expire at noon on Wednesday, but have now been extended by one day, with the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court scheduled to hold a broader hearing on Thursday to determine whether they should remain in place.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887935

[2026-02-26 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Iran faces renewed student protests in Tehran as new semester begins

Snippet: Videos shared on 24 February show gatherings at several universities, with students chanting slogans heard during the nationwide unrest that peaked in January. On Tuesday, government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said students have the right to protest but must understand the country’s red lines. Her remarks mark the first official response to the renewed campus rallies.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/25/iran-faces-renewed-student-protests-in-tehran-as-new-semester-begins/

[2026-02-26 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: ISIS launches daily attacks in north-eastern Syria

Snippet: ISIS has launched a wave of daily attacks on Syrian government forces in north-eastern Syria in the days following the group’s declaration of war on the country’s leadership, even as the authorities intensify counter-terrorism efforts amid fears of a security vacuum.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/25/isis-launching-daily-attacks-in-north-eastern-syria-as-fears-of-security-vacuum-grow/

[2026-02-26 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Tax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Finally fixing capital gains tax is good – but linking it to another tax cut for Australia’s rich is bollocks | Greg Jericho

Snippet: Undoing bad policy does not require rewarding those who have benefited from it

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/feb/25/capital-gains-tax-discount-federal-budget-coalition-tax-cuts-for-the-richest

[2026-02-26 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Where will Victoria’s new homes be built? Competing Liberal and Labor visions are as much about politics as planning

Snippet: Jess Wilson’s housing plan offers little that is truly new – but Jacinta Allan claims it draws a line through Melbourne and locks millennials out

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/25/victoria-housing-policy-liberal-labor-politics-planning

[2026-02-26 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghanaian FM asks Ukraine to release two prisoners of war from Ghana

Snippet: Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on a rare visit to Ukraine on Wednesday urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war who were captured fighting for Russia.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/25/ghanaian-fm-asks-ukraine-to-release-two-prisoners-of-war-from-ghana/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Keir Starmer's leadership tested by Jeffrey Epstein files and UK special election

Snippet: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers’ Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/starmer-mandelson-epstein-election-gorton-denton-reform-31ce8e287652c76f5b6305862816b8ad

[2026-02-26 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Orbán orders extra security at energy sites, claiming Ukraine plots disruptions

Snippet: Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a news conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-orban-military-energy-protection-ukraine-e1b03c9cb550a38aca678c5439bbeeb6

[2026-02-26 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit matters for Pakistan’s security

Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped off the plane in Tel Aviv on Wednesday for his second visit to Israel, and the first by any Indian premier since his own landmark trip in 2017, the symbolism was unmistakable.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/why-indian-pm-modis-israel-visit-matters-for-pakistans-security

[2026-02-26 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Anthropic vs the Pentagon: Why AI firm is taking on Trump administration

Snippet: A row is simmering between the United States government and Anthropic, one of the tech companies that develops artificial intelligence (AI) tools for defence and civilian uses.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/anthropic-vs-the-pentagon-why-ai-firm-is-taking-on-trump-administration

[2026-02-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wellness influencer picked by Trump for surgeon general faces Senate grilling

Snippet: Critics concerned as Casey Means, aligned with RFK Jr on vaccine stance, does not have active medical licence

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/25/casey-means-surgeon-general-nominee

[2026-02-25 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: Indian PM Modi lands in Israel, due to speak at Knesset, visit Yad Vashem

Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel on Wednesday afternoon for an official visit. Modi was greeted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887913

[2026-02-25 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How Putin stays strong in Russia, four years into war in Ukraine

Snippet: Moscow, Russia — What was meant to be a swift military operation to topple the Ukrainian government and take control of the country has now dragged on for four devastating years.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/how-putin-stays-strong-in-russia-four-years-into-war-in-ukraine

[2026-02-25 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump warns Iraq of the dangers Nouri al-Maliki returning, but will he be outmaneuvered? - opinion

Snippet: On January 27, US President Donald Trump declared on his Truth Social media platform that Iraq would be making a “disastrous mistake” if Nouri al-Maliki was reinstalled as prime minister. He argued that “last time Maliki was in power, the country descended into poverty and total chaos” and that this “should not be allowed to happen again.”Trump, typically riding roughshod over accepted practice, was openly seeking to influence the election of Iraq’s future prime minister.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887737

[2026-02-25 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: How India and Israel’s parallel histories shaped today’s partnership - analysis

Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a historic visit. He will address the Knesset, a move of symbolic importance that illustrates the close relationship between Israel and India.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887920

[2026-02-25 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer

Snippet: The estimates of defense deals which Israel and India are expected to sign as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Jerusalem are eye-popping with some reaching between $8-10 billion, when also consulting Indian media.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887915

[2026-02-25 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Controversial NT Administrator apologises over 'hurt' from social media posts

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/david-connolly-apologises-over-social-media-controversy/106389356

[2026-02-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Military government air strikes kill 17 in western Myanmar state

Snippet: A military air strike by the Myanmar military in Rakhine state has killed at least 17 people and injured 14 others, local media reported, in the latest civil war carnage weeks after a military-backed governing party election win was dismissed as a “sham” by international observers.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/military-government-air-strikes-kill-17-in-western-myanmar-state

[2026-02-25 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Venice Biennale] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: After a turbulent year, Australia’s Khaled Sabsabi will present not one but two works at the Venice Biennale

Snippet: The artist, who was controversially revoked and then reinstated by his government, is planning a ‘nurturing experience’ to bring people together

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/feb/25/khaled-sabsabi-australian-artist-venice-biennale-two-works

[2026-02-25 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Prosecution drops final appeal in DP cash-for-votes scandal case

Snippet: The prosecution said Wednesday they have dropped a final appeal against an appellate court's recent acquittal of one incumbent and two former ruling Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers charged in connection with a cash-for-votes scandal surrounding the party's 2021 leadership election.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682476

[2026-02-25 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Modi brings 'message of partnership' to Israel in Knesset speech

Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought a "message of partnership" to Israel on Wednesday as he welcomed the Gaza peace plan as a route out of the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/25/modi-arrives-in-israel-as-netanyahu-seeks-new-axis-of-allies/