[2026-02-23 23:36 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Our classrooms are empty because the graveyards are full’: Iran’s students on why they are protesting again

Snippet: As details of the death toll for January’s protests continue to emerge, three students explain why they are resisting a return to normality

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/23/classrooms-empty-graveyards-full-iran-students-why-protesting-again

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kersten Knipp

Snippet: Political and cultural development in Middle East and North Africa, also the politics and culture of the Romance-language nations of Europe.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/kersten-knipp/person-18461304

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Anke Rasper

Snippet: Her beat includes climate, conservation and biodiversity as well as sustainable development, human rights and international cooperation.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/anke-rasper/person-35963522

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Glory Mushinge

Snippet: Glory often reports on development issues including ICTs, human rights, environment, business and politics, among others.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/glory-mushinge/person-39678124

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ralf Bosen

Snippet: Ralf writes about German politics and contemporary history, seeking to shed light on Germany's development in an increasingly complex world.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ralf-bosen/person-42552522

[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Naomi Mihara

Snippet: Freelance multimedia journalist reporting on health, environment, science and global development.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/naomi-mihara/person-74775717

[2026-02-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Global health] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Influencers, misinformation and aid cuts: the fight to halt polio in Malawi

Snippet: A huge vaccination drive has been launched after the country’s first outbreak in years of the paralysing disease. But the battle to wipe out the virus is struggling elsewhere, so how can it be eradicated?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/23/influencers-misinformation-and-aid-cuts-the-fight-to-halt-polio-in-malawi

[2026-02-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market

Snippet: Tech disruption is unlikely to spoil India’s commercial real estate party. If anything, the world’s hottest office market is too hot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3344296/why-ai-disruption-isnt-major-threat-indias-booming-office-market

[2026-02-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The 1950 housing headline that is still relevant in NSW 76 years later

Snippet: NSW Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane has signalled she intends to make next year’s state election a referendum on the housing crisis, warning history is repeating itself, with NSW Labor falling short on building targets as it did almost 80 years ago.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/the-1950-housing-headline-that-is-still-relevant-in-nsw-76-years-later-20260223-p5o4ph.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 17:53 UTC+10:00] [wildfires] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'

Snippet: Researchers are beginning to understand the long-term impact of wildfire smoke exposure on human health. And it's not good. "Your whole body is affected," said Yang Liu, Professor of Environmental Health at Emory University in Atlanta. "Wildfire smoke causes oxidative stress to your system and exacerbates or accelerates the development of diseases."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/do-not-inhale-how-wildfire-smoke-affects-the-whole-body/a-76039654

[2026-02-23 17:48 UTC+10:00] [Gold Coast] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump Tower planned for Surfers Paradise will be Australia’s tallest building and ‘best resort’, local developer claims

Snippet: Gold Coast mayor says he looks forward to considering a ‘formal development application’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/trump-tower-surfers-paradise-gold-coast-development-australia

[2026-02-23 16:33 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Unions claim controversial tax cut 'hurts workers'

Snippet: Australia's peak union body has used a federal Senate inquiry to argue giving landlords tax discounts is hurting everyday workers.The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling for an overhaul of capital gains tax concessions on property to "help drive a fairer housing system".ACTU President Michele O'Neil told a Senate inquiry into the tax break the current tax discount "privileges professional landlords and hurts working Australians who are being priced out of home ownership".READ MORE: Trump tariff hikes to

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/capital-gains-tax-changes-union-landlord-rentals/33dd7d40-5054-41cf-8739-ae386c37e034

[2026-02-23 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Developer signs Trump Tower deal for Gold Coast worth $1.5b

Snippet: Topic:Urban Development and Planning

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/trump-tower-deal-signed-for-gold-coast/106376738

[2026-02-23 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Deal done on $1.5b Trump Tower for Gold Coast, says developer

Snippet: Topic:Urban Development and Planning

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/trump-tower-deal-signed-for-gold-coast-says-developer/106376738

[2026-02-23 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Kakao Mobility to provide mobility solutions for Saudi's Diriyah project

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Mobility Corp., South Korea's leading taxi-hailing service operator, said Monday it has signed a contract to provide comprehensive mobility solutions for Saudi Arabia's Diriyah smart city development project.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223003000320

[2026-02-23 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee's approval rating rises for 4th consecutive week: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 58.2 percent last week, a survey showed Monday, amid a strong stock rally and the government's efforts to stabilize the housing market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223002200315

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget 2026-27: should the coming blueprint boost yuan’s global push?

Snippet: Experts say Hong Kong has ‘distinct advantages’ that can support the country’s financial development amid geopolitical uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344264/should-hong-kongs-next-budget-make-room-taking-yuan-global-experts-weigh

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump Tower to be built on Gold Coast would be Australia's tallest building, developer says

Snippet: The Gold Coast City Council said a development application has not yet been received for the proposed skyscraper. Source: AAP / Supplied/PR image

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/six-star-luxury-91-storey-trump-tower-to-loom-over-surfers-paradise/qt2vu2u50

[2026-02-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump Tower planned for Gold Coast would be Australia's tallest building, developer says

Snippet: The Gold Coast City Council said a development application has not yet been received for the proposed skyscraper. Source: AAP / Supplied/PR image

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-tower-gold-coast-surfers-paradise/qt2vu2u50

[2026-02-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UN delegation backs financing framework for Ditwah-affected businesses - DailyNews

Snippet: As part of a joint initiative between the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a special technical delegation visited Sri Lanka from February 16 to 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/business/955593/un-delegation-backs-financing-framework-for-ditwah-affected-businesses/

[2026-02-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Real estate agents brace for Anzac Day trading shutdown

Snippet: Open houses and auctions are prohibited on Anzac Day. (ABC News: Kate Ainsworth)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/qld-anzac-realestate-holiday-trading-restrictions/106369770

[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CSE and NCCSL partner to advance capital market development and business Growth - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of a broader initiative to advance Sri Lanka’s capital market development and foster the growth of businesses across the country. The MoU was signed on February 18, 2026, bringing together the leadership of both institutions to formalise a strategic partnership aimed at broadening access to capital markets, strengthening corporate governance, and supporting the development of businesses of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/business/955641/cse-and-nccsl-partner-to-advance-capital-market-development-and-business-growth/

[2026-02-23 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Captured by the richest’: push for housing tax shift

Snippet: February 23, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/captured-by-the-richest-push-for-housing-tax-shift/

[2026-02-22 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iraq’s PM signals shift: Nouri Al Maliki’s candidacy faces uncertain future

Snippet: Iraqi Prime Minister’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition is indicating it may withdraw support for Nouri Al Maliki’s nomination to lead the next government, a move that could break the continuing political deadlock.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/22/al-sudanis-party-signals-shift-as-support-in-iraq-for-al-malikis-bid-wavers/

[2026-02-22 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor launches SA election campaign with housing spend promise

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Elections

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/labor-launches-sa-election-campaign-with-housing-policy/106373392

[2026-02-22 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Hypo Real Estate

Snippet: Wirtschaft13.09.201813. September 2018

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/hypo-real-estate/t-17681269

[2026-02-22 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Latest Posts Archives - Michael West

Snippet: Good enough for Gina Rinehart should be good enough for PalantirBy Michael West | February 22, 2026Palantir is under pressure around the world but in Australia, despite clear legal breaches, it is being ...Juvenile Justice. Caging children while corporate criminals go freeBy Aleta Moriarty | February 21, 2026In Australia, children as young as ten can go to prison for shoplifting, while a corporate executive responsible ...Beware the wages bogeyman – it’s the housing, stupidBy Michael Pascoe | February 20, 2026A

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/category/latest-posts/

[2026-02-22 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Regulator may curb loan extension for owners of multiple homes

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Financial authorities are reviewing measures to curb loan extensions for owners of multiple homes in regulated areas of the greater Seoul region in line with the government's push to cool the overheated real estate market, sources said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260222001200320

[2026-02-22 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim cites 'upsurge' in national development on 3rd day of key party congress

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cited a new era of "upsurge" in national development as he reported work by the North's ruling party on the third day of its ninth congress, state media reported Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260222000800315

[2026-02-22 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police operation in Sydney's north-west in search for kidnapped grandfather

Snippet: NSW Police carry out a search at a property in Glenorie as part of the investigation into Chris Baghsarian. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/police-operation-glenorie-hunt-kidnapped-chris-baghsarian/106373224

[2026-02-22 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eco-sanctuary estate to open in New Clark City

Snippet: Hann Resorts is set to open Hann Reserve, a 450-hectare estate in New Clark City, in March, marking the company’s expansion from its Clark Freeport operations into a nature-oriented development centered on golf, wellness and residential living.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/22/the-sunday-times/places-and-palates/eco-sanctuary-estate-to-open-in-new-clark-city/2282294

[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Botswana’s diamond-funded health system has failed: it needs to be reformed and rebuilt | Duma Gideon Boko

Snippet: As Botswana’s president here is my plan to renew this country’s beleaguered health system – and my vision for a stronger Africa

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/21/botswana-diamond-funded-healthcare-failed-reformed-rebuilt

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

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Department of Public Works and Highways

Snippet: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is the executive agency that undertakes the planning of infrastructure and the design, construction, and maintenance of national roads and bridges and major flood systems. The department aims at providing and managing quality infrastructure facilities and services responsive to the needs of the Filipino people in pursuit of national development.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-public-works-highways/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 7 Seoul to scale up public hanok amid rising demand for traditional housing

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday it will expand its network of public hanok facilities and broaden cultural programming this year as interest in traditional Korean housing continues to grow.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679358

[2026-02-21 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:State and Territory Government

Snippet: Housing, health and household stress — that's what WA's opposition leader says he's focused on in 2026 as he and his party face an uphill battle against the state government.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/state-and-territory-government

[2026-02-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] Why a DBP–LandBank merger has become urgent

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-why-development-bank-philippines-landbank-merger-urgent/

[2026-02-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Development Bank of the Philippines

Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/development-bank-philippines/

[2026-02-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special housing project for indigent parents of Buddhist Monks - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has initiated a special housing project to construct 1,000 houses across the country under the “Yathiwara Mapiya Niwahana National Programme” (YMNNP) within this year (2026) for parents of Buddhist priests who entered the Buddhist Order from extremely distant poverty stricken rural villages, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Gamagedara Dissanayake said in Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955128/special-housing-project-for-indigent-parents-of-buddhist-monks/

[2026-02-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministerial Consultative Committee approves two Gazettes on driver’s licences - DailyNews

Snippet: Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee where approval was granted for two extraordinary gazette notifications issued under the Motor Traffic Act. The committee met at the Parliament complex on February 17. Deputy Ministers Dr. Prasanna Gunasena and Eranga Gunasekara also attended the proceedings.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955268/ministerial-consultative-committee-approves-two-gazettes-on-drivers-licences/

[2026-02-20 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Historic Rs. 629.8 million lottery prize won by Girandurukotte resident - DailyNews

Snippet: A resident of Girandurukotte has won Rs. 629,855,919.60, the largest cash prize in Sri Lanka’s lottery history, the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) announced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955054/historic-rs-629-8-million-lottery-prize-won-by-girandurukotte-resident/

[2026-02-20 18:46 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Beware the wages bogeyman – it’s the housing, stupid

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/beware-the-wages-bogeyman-its-the-housing-stupid/

[2026-02-20 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PROFILE: Department of Education

Snippet: The Department of Education (DepEd) governs all elementary and secondary education institutions, including public and private alternative learning systems. It calls for the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive, sufficient, and integrated basic education system that is appropriate to national development goals.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-of-education/

[2026-02-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: real estate industry

Snippet: Business Liberty Flour Mills’ ongoing search for alternative strategic options to stay in play Business Tracking the fallout of Manny Villar’s spot in Forbes’ list of richest individuals Feb 13, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied In-depth After flood control mess, NIA chief’s daughter transfers ownership of $1.2-M Las Vegas house Feb 9, 2026 5:55 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Liberty Flour

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/real-estate-industry/

[2026-02-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Turning point for global south development - DailyNews

Snippet: India has deliberately positioned itself as a bridge between advanced economies and developing nations, shaping conversations so that Global South priorities are heard in global AI governance. This includes co-chairing working groups with representatives from developing countries and building shared frameworks for responsible AI. This process allows countries like Sri Lanka with limited AI voice to contribute to governance frameworks, promotes ethics, safety, and equitable norms rather than only growth-at-any-cost models and prepares policymakers and stakeholders from lower-resource regions for

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/features/954631/turning-point-for-global-south-development/

[2026-02-20 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No LP Gas shortage, Laugfs supply delay has caused panic - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament that there is no LP Gas shortage as alleged by the Opposition, but a difficult situation has been created by the Laugfs Gas Company by delaying its supply that has caused panic buying by consumers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954836/no-lp-gas-shortage-laugfs-supply-delay-has-caused-panic-minister/

[2026-02-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka SMEs gain market access insights through exposure visit - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) successfully organized a Market Exposure and Capacity Building Programme in parallel with BIOFACH 2026, held in Germany from February 9 to 14, 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954526/sri-lanka-smes-gain-market-access-insights-through-exposure-visit/

[2026-02-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt. to launch phased development of Talaimannar North Pier - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government is preparing to develop the Talaimannar North Pier in several phases.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954660/govt-to-launch-phased-development-of-talaimannar-north-pier/

[2026-02-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Karnataka Bioenergy Development Board to explore investment opportunities in SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board Chairman S. E. Sudheendra met Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha at the Indian Embassy on Wednesday (18) and discussed at length the developments in the bioenergy sector in the State of Karnataka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954709/karnataka-bioenergy-development-board-to-explore-investment-opportunities-in-sl/

[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: H.E.R Foundation powered by Fems and Teejay Lanka to drive change in hygiene advocacy - DailyNews

Snippet: Building on an ongoing initiative, the H.E.R Foundation powered by Fems, in partnership with Teejay Lanka PLC, recently coordinated a menstrual health and hygiene education programme at Ruwanwella Royal College, Ruwanwella. The programme combined much-needed sanitation infrastructure development with comprehensive menstrual health education, aimed at empowering schoolgirls and normalising conversations around menstrual health.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954581/h-e-r-foundation-powered-by-fems-and-teejay-lanka-to-drive-change-in-hygiene-advocacy/

[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sarvodaya Development Finance secures TAGS Gold Award - DailyNews

Snippet: Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC has once again reaffirmed its leadership in responsible financial stewardship by securing the Gold Award for the fifth time at the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka – TAGS Awards 2025. The accolade was presented at the official ceremony held in Colombo on 12th February 2026, under the category of Finance & Leasing Companies (Group Assets up to LKR 25 BN).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954480/sarvodaya-development-finance-secures-tags-gold-award/