[2026-02-25 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: K-pop remains top driver of global Korean wave: gov't report

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop continues to drive the global boom of Korean cultural content, capturing the largest share of international media attention across all major regions, according to a government report released Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225002900315

[2026-02-25 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail

Snippet: Topic:Consumer Protection

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/accc-coles-federal-court-closing-statements/106379734

[2026-02-25 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KDI School named top-tier university for international student management for 6th year

Snippet: The KDI School of Public Policy and Management has again earned top status under a government evaluation system that measures universities’ support and management of international students, marking its sixth consecutive year at the highest level.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681891

[2026-02-25 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore prime minister attacked by hundreds of Chinese-language fake AI videos

Snippet: The videos targeting Lawrence Wong spread false narratives about his leadership being under threat and political infighting in Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3344522/singapore-prime-minister-attacked-hundreds-chinese-language-fake-ai-videos

[2026-02-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine Supreme Court ruling adds momentum to same-sex marriage debateAdvocates hailed the ruling as a breakthrough, though observers said its reach remains limited without congressional action.

Snippet: Advocates hailed the ruling as a breakthrough, though observers said its reach remains limited without congressional action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344497/philippine-supreme-courts-landmark-ruling-adds-momentum-same-sex-marriage-debate

[2026-02-25 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders

Snippet: From left, Sen. Ruben Gallego D-Ariz., Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., join Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for a news conference as they criticize President Donald Trump’s policies and agenda ahead of his State of the Union speech, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pentagon-kelly-hegseth-illegal-orders-lawsuit-210024d0b2d5bd5c8f3c890ba934f608

[2026-02-25 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Will the new SEND reforms in England work? You have your say

Snippet: This week the government has published its Schools White Paper, setting out sweeping reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqgnpxexv7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-25 12:17 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussie monarchists query PM's letter about ex-prince Andrew

Snippet: Australia's monarchists have issued their support for King Charles amid an ongoing police investigation into his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - but have questioned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over his letter supporting the former prince's removal from the line of succession.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday last week and held for 12 hours before being released without charge.UK police said the arrest was part of an investigation into suspected misconduct in public officer.READ MORE: Two arrested over alleged kidnapping,

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest-line-of-succession-removal-australian-monarchists-support-the-king/c4eaf9cd-f6f6-4918-a592-6a8d2c97cbe8

[2026-02-25 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Beitar runs riot over Netanya to remain in title race

Snippet: Beitar Jerusalem crushed Maccabi Netanya 8-2 in Israel Premier League action as Yarden Shua scored a first-half brace and added an assist on Adi Yona’s goal while Yarden Cohen, Boris Enow, Gonzalez, Johnbosco Kalu and Ziv Ben Shimol all found the back of the goal to cruise to the victory and pull to within four points of table leader Hapoel Beersheba.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-887837

[2026-02-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Signs of psychosis seen in Australian users’ interactions with AI chatbots, expert warns

Snippet: Toby Walsh says he despairs at Australian government’s lack of regulation of artificial intelligence

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/25/signs-of-psychosis-seen-in-australian-users-interactions-with-ai-chatbots-expert-warns

[2026-02-25 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee to discuss ways to promote tourism at interagency meeting

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will discuss the national strategy to boost the tourism industry with relevant ministries during a pan-government meeting on Wednesday, Cheong Wa Dae said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225002500315

[2026-02-25 11:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor’s plan for dozens more MPs could bring back Frydenberg

Snippet: The Albanese government is pushing to add 40 politicians to the parliament before the next election, as the Coalition splits over the issue.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-s-plan-for-dozens-more-mps-could-bring-back-frydenberg-20260223-p5o4ls.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't devises 2.1 tln-won support package for petrochemical restructuring

Snippet: The government announced Wednesday a 2.1 trillion-won ($1.45 billion) financial package to support the restructuring project of Lotte Chemical Corp. and HD Hyundai Chemical at the Daesan industrial complex, the first authorized project of a broader self-rescue plan of the ailing petrochemical sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681801

[2026-02-25 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Judge bars government from ‘wholesale’ search of Washington Post reporter’s seized devices

Snippet: One Franklin Square, home of the Washington Post newspaper in downtown Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fbi-washington-post-search-warrant-classified-documents-23c79fb86e6a4ac63ea292d809069a5e

[2026-02-25 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Anathema In The University Mission": Bari Weiss Canceled At UCLA

Snippet: Authored by Jonathan Turley,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/anathema-university-mission-bari-weiss-canceled-ucla

[2026-02-25 11:08 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Rude, arrogant and entitled': British MPs line up to lash former prince Andrew

Snippet: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Source: Getty / Karwai Tang

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/rude-arrogant-and-entitled-british-minister-lashes-former-prince-andrew/tn2ifywll

[2026-02-25 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

Snippet: Energy bills will fall in April following a shake-up in costs by the government, with details of the extent of the drop to be announced shortly.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2lpl9lxw2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-25 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) KOSPI tops 6,000, setting new intraday record high

Snippet: (URGENT) S. Korea to seek reinstatement of no-fly zone under suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact: unification minister

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225001200320

[2026-02-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US wants stable trade ties with China but does not trust it, lawmakers clarifyCongressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.

Snippet: Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344521/us-seeks-healthy-trade-relations-china-does-not-trust-it-lawmakers-clarify

[2026-02-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Victoria Police backs down on using GPs to approve police recruits

Snippet: Victoria Police has been forced to backtrack on its controversial policy of using GPs to sign off on the mental and physical suitability of recruits following intense opposition from the peak doctors’ group and concerns the policy was a risk to public safety.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-police-backs-down-on-using-gps-to-approve-police-recruits-20260224-p5o51e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [US Politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: From immigration to Iran: The key moments from Trump's State of the Union address

Snippet: At 1 hour, 47 minutes, and 46 seconds, Trump beat his own record for the longest annual address to Congress. Credit: Pool/Getty Images

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/donald-trump-state-of-the-union-speech-2026-summary-need-to-know/v5h3gmc4l

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Leftist Media Outraged After USA Olympic Hockey Team Goes Pro-MAGA

Snippet: Perhaps it's destiny - The last time the USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team won the gold in 1980 they had to first defeat the communist Soviet Union. It was not the final game of the Olympics, it was the second to final game, but it was the only game that was treated as an epic battle of cultural and political ideals and not just a sports competition.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/leftist-media-outraged-after-usa-olympic-hockey-teams-goes-pro-maga

[2026-02-25 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Gov't devises 2.1 tln-won support package for petrochemical restructuring

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS finance minister's comments in last 2 paras, byline; CHANGES photo)By Kim Na-young

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224009451320

[2026-02-25 10:42 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: When does the State of the Union begin? What will Donald Trump speak about?

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is set for the biggest night of the US political calendar - the State of the Union.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-state-of-the-union-address-live-updates-latest-politics-news-headlines/3521c95d-716b-49a9-9e8c-f89b6c89cef4

[2026-02-25 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rachel Reid delays ‘Unrivaled’ release to June 2027, citing Parkinson’s and fame

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, poses for a photo on the red carpet with Hudson Williams, of the TV series “Heated Rivalry,” at the Prime Time screen and media industry conference gala in Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rachel-reid-heated-rivalry-delay-2027-4f901ab8655409a1f0cd9b2d940f88e5

[2026-02-25 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Paul Chan’s budget help Hong Kong’s economy strike a purple patch?

Snippet: South China Morning Post examines how political and economic factors will shape budget and what Hongkongers can expect from it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344469/ips-superyachts-and-more-can-budget-spark-hong-kongs-purple-patch

[2026-02-25 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: How Han Xu has taken the WNBL by storm

Snippet: Opposition players are struggling to come to grips with Chinese sensation Han Xu. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/han-xu-effect-taking-the-wnbl-by-storm/106373806

[2026-02-25 10:12 UTC+10:00] [Home Office] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: British dual nationals risk imminent refusal of travel to UK, Home Office affirms

Snippet: Government ignores pleas for a grace period before new rules come into force on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/24/british-dual-nationals-risk-imminent-refusal-of-travel-to-uk-home-office-affirms

[2026-02-25 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, government and UN say

Snippet: About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, the government and the United Nations said on Tuesday, sounding the alarm days after the UN's food agency warned that food aid could grind to a halt by April without new funding.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887841

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Pope Allegedly Labels "Far Right" His Greatest Concern In Private Meeting

Snippet: Recent reports claim that in November of 2025 during a private meeting with Spanish Bishops, Pope Leo XIV asserted that the "rise of ultra-right ideology" was his greatest concern. The comments allegedly came in response to widespread criticism of the church by conservatives against its weak response to militant LGBT ideology and its continuing defense of mass immigration.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/pope-allegedly-labels-far-right-his-greatest-concern-private-meeting

[2026-02-25 09:55 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Grim warning on economy by Australia's top accounting group

Snippet: Australia's accountants are warning sluggish productivity levels are threatening the nation's living standards, economic growth and competitiveness.CPA Australia, the peak professional accounting body, says the federal government must take steps now to lift productivity levels instead of kicking the can down the street."Australia is running out of time. If productivity continues to stagnate, living standards will go backwards and the economy will struggle to sustain growth," CPA business and investment lead Gavan Ord said.READ MORE: NAB chief warns living standards

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/australian-accountants-body-warns-on-sluggish-productivity/395d4536-7f2d-499c-b5ed-c10a3a22bf47

[2026-02-25 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't devises 2.1 tln-won support package for petrochemical restructuring

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The government announced Wednesday a 2.1 trillion-won (US$1.45 billion) financial package to support the restructuring project of Lotte Chemical Corp. and HD Hyundai Chemical at the Daesan industrial complex, the first authorized project of a broader self-rescue plan of the ailing petrochemical sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224009400320

[2026-02-25 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5 billion compensation claim

Snippet: The WA government is facing a $1.5 billion compensation claim over asbestos contamination around Wittenoom. (Supplied: Illuminate Films)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/banjima-traditional-owners-launch-billion-dollar-wittenoom-claim/106358598

[2026-02-25 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iranian opposition figures meet in London to form 'Iran Freedom Congress'

Snippet: Dozens of diverse Iranian opposition figures have held a preliminary meeting in London and will convene a larger gathering next month to discuss how Iran might best move to democracy if the regime were toppled, a key organiser said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/24/iran-freedom-congress-opposition-london/

[2026-02-25 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea discusses draft proposals of 5-yr policy goals at key congress

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ongoing party congress discussed five-year plans and goals for key sectors, including national defense and foreign affairs, on the sixth day of the party gathering, state media reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000400315

[2026-02-25 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Government penalizes businesses over 6 deaths at Colorado dairy

Snippet: A sign stands at Prospect Ranch outside of Prospect Valley Dairy east of Keenesburg, Colo., Aug. 21, 2025. (Chris Bolin/Denver Post via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colorado-dairy-deaths-investigation-ntsb-e472294beb0edf074a2e382d6ea09f74

[2026-02-25 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 25)

Snippet: U.S. top court's tariff ruling doesn't change muchU.S. should slow its aggressive, unilateral trade policy

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225000600315

[2026-02-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Maryland Sues To Stop DHS From Converting Empty Warehouse Into ICE Facility

Snippet: Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/maryland-sues-stop-dhs-converting-empty-warehouse-ice-facility

[2026-02-25 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Venezuela says more than 3,200 people have been fully released since amnesty law took effect

Snippet: A special commission of Venezuela’s National Assembly announced Tuesday that over 3,200 people have been fully released since the Amnesty Law took effect four days ago.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-political-prisoners-detained-amnesty-delcy-38494341c7f1fc5c6b3f2936a7830fb8

[2026-02-25 08:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The Modi doctrine and India’s growing partnership with Israel

Snippet: In July 2017, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history. He touched down at Ben-Gurion Airport, becoming the first Indian PM to visit the Jewish state, shattering decades of diplomatic hesitation.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887802

[2026-02-25 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Nigeria: Government denies it paid ransom money to Boko Haram militants

Snippet: The Nigerian government has denied it gave ransom money to free dozens of children and staff taken from a catholic school by Boko Haram jihadists.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/24/nigeria-government-denies-it-paid-ransom-money-to-boko-haram-militants/

[2026-02-25 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Democrats Will Try Not To Act Like Children During Trump's State Of The Union Address

Snippet: President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, and according to reports, many seats will be empty.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/democrats-will-try-not-act-children-during-trump-sotu

[2026-02-25 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 15 states sue Trump administration over child vaccine policy

Snippet: Fifteen Democratic-run US states announced Tuesday they are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its reduction in the number of recommended childhood vaccines, which they criticize as contrary to science.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/world/15-states-sue-trump-administration-over-child-vaccine-policy/2284434

[2026-02-25 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Syrian government, Druze renew participation in new US-backed talks - report

Snippet: The Syrian transitional government in Damascus is involved in US-backed talks with the Druze leadership in Sweida, according to Agence France-Presse reports on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-887829

[2026-02-25 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Council's 'exorbitant' travel bill $46k higher than disclosed

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/gold-coast-council-travel-bill-higher-than-disclosed/106383026

[2026-02-25 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Letter calls for PM to 'urgently rescind' NT administrator appointment

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/open-letter-call-for-anthony-albanese-intervene-nt-administrator/106382634

[2026-02-25 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH intensifies search for ‘shadow’ seafarers

Snippet: THE Philippine government through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) intensified the search for the 24 Filipino seafarers who are reportedly working aboard Russia’s shadow fleet.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/business/maritime/ph-intensifies-search-for-shadowseafarers/2284286

[2026-02-25 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: HMSA Proposal: Hawaii health care could see radical transformation

Snippet: In mid-January lawmakers from the Hawaiʻi House and Senate committees on consumer protection called in executives from HMSA and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health to explain their proposal to create a new system designed to address Hawaiʻi’s health care crisis.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/health-care-industry-health-care-costs-curtis-takemoto-gentile-ray-vara-hawaii-90b4040c09c8bfbf42a850af27126b25

[2026-02-25 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ex-PM Bennett slams Likud MKs for not opposing haredi draft bill, breaking coalition discipline

Snippet: Former prime minister Naftali Bennett slammed coalition lawmakers and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party on Tuesday for not taking further action to oppose the government’s controversial haredi (ultra-Orthodox) conscription bill.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-887822

[2026-02-25 07:20 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Politico, the US news site beloved by insiders, to launch in Australia

Snippet: Washington: US politics and policy juggernaut Politico will launch in Australia later this year, taking on the established press gallery in Canberra with a product that targets local and global readers alike.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/politico-the-us-news-site-beloved-by-insiders-to-launch-in-australia-20260225-p5o57s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed