[2026-07-25 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The high stakes of Pax Silica in the Philippines

Snippet: PAX Silica is not a pipeline in the conventional sense. What it proposes to carry is far more valuable and potentially far more dangerous: critical minerals, semiconductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure, industrial data, advanced manufacturing and, inevitably, geopolitical influence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/25/opinion/columns/the-high-stakes-of-pax-silica-in-the-philippines/2391123

[2026-07-25 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi launches two direct bus routes to capital's Etihad Rail station | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi on Friday launched two direct bus routes to serve the emirate's Etihad Rail train station and boost connectivity across the expanding public transport network.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/24/abu-dhabi-launches-two-direct-bus-routes-to-capitals-etihad-rail-station/

[2026-07-25 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Morocco secures $114 million loan to build Africa’s first EV battery factory

Snippet: NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $110 million loan to support the construction of Africa’s first gigafactory in Morocco, backing the continent’s push to build a domestic electric vehicle battery industry.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/electric-vehicles-battery-morocco-573be7b91b1658bcd970edfb641e323e

[2026-07-25 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Omani delegation arrives in Tehran to discuss managing traffic in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: An Omani delegation landed in Tehran to discuss mechanisms for managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz with their Iranian counterparts, Iran's state media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/omani-delegation-arrives-tehran-discuss-managing-traffic-hormuz-strait

[2026-07-25 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mitsubishi Motors to pour $470m into Thailand for electrified vehicles

Snippet: Thailand's government sees electric vehicles as key to the country's long-term growth strategy. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/mitsubishi-motors-to-pour-470m-into-thailand-for-electrified-vehicles

[2026-07-25 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Who vandalised Nasser's car? Scavenger is caught dismantling Egyptian leader's Cadillac | The National

Snippet: A vintage car used by Egypt's late president Gamal Abdel Nasser has been attacked by the owner's son, who planned to strip it for parts.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/24/who-vandalised-nassers-car-scavenger-is-caught-dismantling-egyptian-leaders-cadillac/

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating

Snippet: It has been a long road for President Donald Trump as he looks for a justification to erect a tariff wall around the US, including against key allies.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v4ymwddwgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-24 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ford recalls 565,691 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs over fire risk

Snippet: A Ford logo is seen on the grille of an unsold vehicle at a Ford dealership, Nov. 2, 2025, in Littleton, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ford-bronco-recall-safety-nhtsa-3a6ea11ac11a7330cddbdc7e16727fca

[2026-07-24 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US, Ukraine pushing to bring Russia back to negotiating table, hopeful for partial ceasefire

Snippet: Ukraine and the United States are pushing the Kremlin into a new round of peace talks, after Kyiv continued its long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-903567

[2026-07-24 23:46 UTC+10:00] [Merseyside] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Four men in 20s die after car crashes into lamp-post in Merseyside

Snippet: Police appeal for witnesses after collision in Huyton leaves four men dead and a fifth in hospital

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/24/men-die-car-crash-lamp-post-merseyside

[2026-07-24 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smaller Asian airlines seek to add routes despite Middle East war, rising fuel costs

Snippet: Akasa Air aims to raise its capacity while AirBorneo plans to connect more regional destinations as larger rivals face constraints to expand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361797/smaller-asian-airlines-seek-add-routes-despite-middle-east-war-rising-fuel-costs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 23:18 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smaller Asian airlines seek to add routes despite Middle East war, rising fuel costs

Snippet: Akasa Air aims to raise its capacity while AirBorneo plans to connect more regional destinations as larger rivals face constraints to expand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361797/smaller-asian-airlines-seek-add-routes-despite-middle-east-war-rising-fuel-costs

[2026-07-24 22:50 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Deep-strike drones and damselflies: photos of the day – Friday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenManchester, EnglandThe UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham arrives by car for a meeting at No 10 North, where he is expected to work at least one day a weekPhotograph: Peter Byrne/PAShareView image in fullscreenTehran, IranA woman and a child walk past missiles on display in Azadi SquarePhotograph: AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenSydney, AustraliaThe USA play Australia in one of the women’s semi-finals of the 2026 Water Polo World CupPhotograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenKars, TurkeyDamselflies

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jul/24/deep-strike-drones-and-damselflies-photos-of-the-day-friday

[2026-07-24 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Car bomb intercepted by Irish police near the Northern Ireland border

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — An “extremely significant” car bomb was intercepted earlier this week near the Northern Ireland border during an investigation of dissident republicans, Irish police said Friday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/car-bomb-northern-ireland-dissident-republican-troubles-18e8045f2230bb652e639e896ea2a8c1

[2026-07-24 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Irish police intercept car with bomb close to Northern Ireland border

Snippet: Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/irish-police-intercept-car-with-bomb/106957092

[2026-07-24 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Ireland] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Woman and man arrested in Ireland after police intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ bomb

Snippet: Detectives targeting dissident republicans stopped a vehicle containing explosives near Carrickmacross

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/woman-man-arrested-ireland-police-intercept-highly-sophisticated-bomb

[2026-07-24 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Four men dead after car crashes into lamp-post

Snippet: Four men were killed in a crash after a car they were travelling in hit a lamp-post

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwymj9jmnm0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-24 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: NANO Nuclear And Fortil Advance Critical KRONOS Fuel System

Snippet: NANO Nuclear Energy has pushed another critical piece of its KRONOS MMR program toward preliminary design, this time with French engineering group Fortil.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/nano-nuclear-and-fortil-advance-critical-kronos-fuel-system

[2026-07-24 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: GAC’s 30 millionth vehicle marks shift from domestic scale to global standing | The National

Snippet: GAC passed 30 million cumulative owners worldwide this week, marked by the roll-off of its 30-millionth finished vehicle, a milestone it reached in 29 years and celebrated at an owners' event in Guangzhou on July 16.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/advertorial/2026/07/24/gacs-30-millionth-vehicle-marks-shift-from-domestic-scale-to-global-standing/

[2026-07-24 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran repairing missile bases, sites bombed by US, Israel faster than previously anticipated - WSJ

Snippet: Iran has managed to rebuild infrastructure damaged in US and Israeli airstrikes faster than expected, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing satellite imagery of several Iranian military sites.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903562

[2026-07-24 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi Police warn drivers not to leave car with engine running | The National

Snippet: Motorists have been urged by police in Abu Dhabi not to leave their engines running while they are not in their car.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/24/abu-dhabi-police-warn-drivers-not-to-leave-car-with-engine-running/

[2026-07-24 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taxi driver denies deliberately ramming car into crowd in HK$8.4m injury lawsuit

Snippet: Henry Cheng tells court he lost control of vehicle after being attacked by protesters in 2019, who targeted him when he rushed through roadblock

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3361776/taxi-driver-denies-deliberately-ramming-car-crowd-hk84m-injury-lawsuit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 21:19 UTC+10:00] [2019 anti-government protests] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taxi driver denies deliberately ramming car into crowd in HK$8.4m injury lawsuit

Snippet: Henry Cheng tells court he lost control of vehicle after being attacked by protesters in 2019, who targeted him when he rushed through roadblock

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3361776/taxi-driver-denies-deliberately-ramming-car-crowd-hk84m-injury-lawsuit

[2026-07-24 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: GB Paralympian Schrager given two-year ban after failed drug test

Snippet: Daphne Schrager competed in road and track cycling events at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/cp30y17l074o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-24 21:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. keeps fuel price caps steady amid energy volatility

Snippet: Government cites Middle East tensions, keeps room for future adjustments

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819717

[2026-07-24 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Central Bank Warns of Higher Inflation as It Lowers Key Rate to 14%

Snippet: Russia's Central Bank lowered its key interest rate from 14.25% to 14% on Friday as it continues down a cautious path of monetary easing despite concerns that Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries and commercial sites could fuel a renewed inflation surge.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/24/russian-central-bank-warns-of-higher-inflation-as-it-lowers-key-rate-to-14-a93329

[2026-07-24 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted near NI border, Irish police say

Snippet: A car containing an "extremely significant" bomb has been intercepted in the Republic of Ireland as it was being driven across the border for an attack in Northern Ireland, police have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpq82dg0y3qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-24 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Southeast Asia survive more Iran war fuel shocks?

Snippet: Analysts warn the region cannot fully insulate itself from an extended conflict if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361765/can-southeast-asia-survive-more-iran-war-fuel-shocks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 20:31 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Southeast Asia survive more Iran war fuel shocks?

Snippet: Analysts warn the region cannot fully insulate itself from an extended conflict if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3361765/can-southeast-asia-survive-more-iran-war-fuel-shocks

[2026-07-24 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: India's Fuel Exports Set To Soar In July As Refining Margins Jump

Snippet: By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/indias-fuel-exports-set-soar-july-refining-margins-jump

[2026-07-24 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't keeps fuel price caps steady amid energy volatility

Snippet: SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea kept its current fuel price caps unchanged Friday amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, while leaving open the possibility of adjustments down the road.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724007200320

[2026-07-24 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lanao del Norte unveils World Athletics-certified track, strengthens Mindanao Civic Center as premier sports hub

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lanao del Norte reached another milestone in sports infrastructure after the 400-meter track oval at the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) in Tubod earned a Class 2 certification from World Athletics (WA), making the complex the first in Mindanao to feature two internationally certified sports facilities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/24/sports/lanao-del-norte-unveils-world-athletics-certified-track-strengthens-mindanao-civic-center-as-premier-sports-hub/2390925

[2026-07-24 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ukrainian drone strike ignites major blaze at Saint Petersburg warehouses

Snippet: Footage from Saint Petersburg shows a vast plume of grey smoke rising above the warehouse as firefighters battle the blaze. Emergency crews were deployed after the strike, which officials in the Leningrad region said had hit civilian infrastructure. Leningrad Governor Alexander Drozdenko said three people were injured and that Russian air defences intercepted 33 Ukrainian drones over the region overnight.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/24/ukrainian-drone-strike-ignites-major-blaze-at-saint-petersburg-warehouses/

[2026-07-24 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Uber blasts laws as it’s forced to reinstate banned driver

Snippet: A workplace tribunal has ordered Uber to reinstate a driver it banned over 12 complaints alleging inappropriate touching, spitting on and swearing at passengers as well as speeding, as the rideshare giant continues to rally against the government’s gig economy worker protections.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/uber-blasts-laws-as-it-s-forced-to-reinstate-banned-driver-20260724-p60i7l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Fujairah police investigate crash that killed mother and infant daughter | The National

Snippet: Police in Fujairah are investigating the death of an Emirati mother and her one-year-old daughter in a road accident.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/24/fujairah-police-investigate-crash-that-killed-mother-and-infant-daughter/

[2026-07-24 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police officer removed from duties after swearing at passer-by

Snippet: Online video shows officer apparently using loudspeaker of patrol car to shout abusive words at passer-by at Cho Yiu Chuen estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3361744/hong-kong-police-officer-removed-duties-after-swearing-passer?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 19:12 UTC+10:00] [police] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police officer removed from duties after swearing at passer-by

Snippet: Online video shows officer apparently using loudspeaker of patrol car to shout abusive words at passer-by at Cho Yiu Chuen estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3361744/hong-kong-police-officer-removed-duties-after-swearing-passer

[2026-07-24 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong insurers ride affluent demand to record sales as longevity and legacy needs grow

Snippet: Mainland China and overseas wealth, alongside family offices, is driving insurance demand in the city to new highs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361684/hong-kong-insurers-ride-affluent-demand-record-sales-longevity-and-legacy-needs-grow?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Manulife] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong insurers ride affluent demand to record sales as longevity and legacy needs grow

Snippet: Mainland China and overseas wealth, alongside family offices, is driving insurance demand in the city to new highs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3361684/hong-kong-insurers-ride-affluent-demand-record-sales-longevity-and-legacy-needs-grow

[2026-07-24 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Education] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ProPublica

Title: How Videos Helped Me Uncover Abuse at an Arkansas Private School

Snippet: The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain was set back off a country road in a white colonial house — such an atypical location that I first drove right by it, unsure that it was a school. I turned around, went to the door, introduced myself as a reporter and asked for a tour.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/arkansas-private-school-abuse-video

[2026-07-24 18:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kia Q2 profit falls despite record sales, as US tariffs, incentives bite

Snippet: South Korean carmaker Kia said Friday its operating profit fell 4.9 percent in the second quarter, as US auto tariffs and higher sales incentives offset record revenue and vehicle sales fueled by surging demand for hybrid and electric models.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819629

[2026-07-24 18:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: One dead, another injured after vehicle collision at Moranbah mine site

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/one-dead-another-injured-after-vehicle-collision-at-moranbah-mine-site-20260724-p60iec.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: France: Massive blaze engulfs Cap Ferret forests as thousands evacuated

Snippet: Footage filmed in Lège-Cap-Ferret, south-western France, shows a towering plume of smoke rising above the pine forest as flames advance towards Lège-Bourg, with firefighters battling to protect homes while at least one house is consumed by the blaze. Other scenes show exhausted evacuees resting on camp beds inside a community hall after being forced to leave campsites and residential areas.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/24/france-massive-blaze-engulfs-cap-ferret-forests-as-thousands-evacuated/

[2026-07-24 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lewis Hamilton looks for a chance to pressure Antonelli as F1 title race comes to Hungary

Snippet: Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, talks to the media ahead of Sunday’s Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix auto race, at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-hungary-preview-bd38c9ec308e4873337b81e78e61c674

[2026-07-24 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Royals play the Tigers looking to break road losing streak

Snippet: Kansas City Royals (43-61, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (49-54, fourth in the AL Central)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-royals-detroit-tigers-baseball-salvador-perez-jac-caglianone-fdbfa2e3d6354c3484220ae5368f6a70

[2026-07-24 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will China’s new high-speed rail line connect Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong?

Snippet: New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361719/how-will-chinas-new-high-speed-rail-line-connect-shenzhen-guangzhou-and-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 18:00 UTC+10:00] [National Development and Reform Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will China’s new high-speed rail line connect Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong?

Snippet: New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361719/how-will-chinas-new-high-speed-rail-line-connect-shenzhen-guangzhou-and-hong-kong

[2026-07-24 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: University of Chicago campus shooting leaves two dead inside car: report

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/24/us-news/university-of-chicago-campus-shooting-leaves-two-dead-inside-car-report/

[2026-07-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Wildlife] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Week in wildlife: a thirsty baby hedgehog, a rare puffling and a jumping spider

Snippet: View image in fullscreenA passenger checking a laundry bag that had been left on a bus was surprised to find it contained this monkey, which had been abandoned in London, UK. The female common marmoset, who was stressed and dehydrated, was passed to the RSPCA. Nicknamed Oyster after the London transport payment system, she is now healthy and living in a sanctuary with specialist primate facilitiesPhotograph: RSPCA/PAShareView image in fullscreenA bee gets well and truly covered in hibiscus pollen on

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2026/jul/24/week-in-wildlife-a-thirsty-baby-hedgehog-a-rare-puffling-and-a-jumping-spider

[2026-07-24 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Grafton BMX rider Tahlia Marsh's long road to a world championship

Snippet: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 4:57pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/grafton-bmx-world-champion-tahlia-marsh/106955034