Topic: US Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-17 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Trabajadores desmontan estructuras de “Salute to America” —un evento del Día de la Independencia en honor al 250.º aniversario de la nación—, vistas desde el Monumento a Washington el 10 de julio de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein, archivo)
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[2026-08-17 14:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: August 17, 2026 — 2:30pm
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[2026-08-17 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US senator Chris Van Hollen criticised Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for what he called their "disregard for American servicemembers".
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[2026-08-17 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Tehran will pay out cash rewards to any Iranian citizen who kills or captures a US serviceman, Army Chief Amir Hatami has announced, warning Washington against putting troops on Iranian soil.
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[2026-08-17 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Tehran will pay out cash rewards to any Iranian citizen who kills or captures a US serviceman, Army Chief Amir Hatami has announced, warning Washington against putting troops on Iranian soil.
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[2026-08-17 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz smiles as she greets constituents at a National Night Out community event while campaigning for Florida’s 20th congressional district, in Plantation, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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[2026-08-17 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Von MIller (24), de los Commanders de Washington, observa tras un partido de fútbol americano de la NFL contra los Eagles de Filadelfia, el 4 de enero de 2026, en Filadelfia. (AP Foto/Daniel Kucin Jr., Archivo)
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[2026-08-17 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Social media ban] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds one section of report includes links to academic articles that do not exist, but authors deny the references were made up by AI
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[2026-08-17 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: A video of a mysterious aircraft thundering over a U.S. military installation has set off a wave of speculation online, and the leading theories all point to aircraft the Pentagon would rather nobody photographed.
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[2026-08-17 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Jared Kushner and Egyptian President Sisi met in Egypt for talks on the war on Gaza and other regional issues on Sunday, according to a press release by the Egyptian Presidency. Trump's son-in-law and envoy also held a rare meeting with Hamas' political chief, Khalil al-Hayya.
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[2026-08-17 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Workers dismantle structures from Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, as seen from the Washington Monument, on July 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
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[2026-08-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-08-17 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's defense ministry said Monday that its joint military exercise with the United States has started after President Donald Trump's announcement it would be scaled back.
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[2026-08-17 12:22 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: The leader of US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, said his recent visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln was “awe-inspiring” and hailed the crew’s “resilience” following reports of concerns about mental health and deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.
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[2026-08-17 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Washington Commanders linebacker Von Miller (24) looks on after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, on Jan. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
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[2026-08-17 12:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people.
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[2026-08-17 11:55 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's industry minister has said that Seoul and Washington need to resolve outstanding issues over a $200 billion investment plan agreed upon as part of their bilateral tariff negotiations
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[2026-08-17 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 9-10, 13, 20-22)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-08-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-08-17 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry minister has said that Seoul and Washington need to resolve outstanding issues over a US$200 billion investment plan agreed upon as part of their bilateral tariff negotiations
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[2026-08-17 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-17 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Officials in Washington are allegedly discussing the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran as the months-long conflict continues to escalate, former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed.
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[2026-08-17 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Officials in Washington are allegedly discussing the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran as the months-long conflict continues to escalate, former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed.
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[2026-08-17 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States —US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.
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[2026-08-17 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
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[2026-08-17 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; RECASTS paras 2, 6; ADDS more details in paras 9-10, 15-16)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-08-17 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The Pentagon says it does not discuss contractor support to particular missions. The gear aboard mimics cell towers.
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[2026-08-17 10:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and the United States kicked off their key summertime combined exercise Monday, with Seoul seeking to use the drills to accelerate efforts to regain wartime operational command from Washington.
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[2026-08-17 10:19 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilities
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[2026-08-17 10:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has instructed the Pentagon chief to "substantially" reduce joint South Korea-US military exercises, noting that those exercises are not only "costly" but also send a "totally inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.
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[2026-08-17 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with close ally South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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[2026-08-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States kicked off their key summertime combined exercise Monday, with Seoul seeking to use the drills to accelerate efforts to regain wartime operational command (OPCON) from Washington.
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[2026-08-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Published 17 August 2026 3:17pm
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[2026-08-17 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Donald Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "has been unthreatening and respectful". (AP: Susan Walsh)
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[2026-08-17 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 6-12)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-08-17 08:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner arrived in Israel after meeting Hamas leaders and Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish officials in Cairo, a Palestinian source told Al Jazeera.
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[2026-08-17 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner arrived in Israel after meeting Hamas leaders and Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish officials in Cairo, Al Jazeera reported, citing a Palestinian source.
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[2026-08-17 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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[2026-08-17 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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[2026-08-17 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring rival North Korea that start Monday.
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[2026-08-17 08:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has instructed the Pentagon chief to "substantially" reduce joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, noting that those exercises are not only "costly" but also send a "totally inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.
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[2026-08-17 08:37 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Duran
Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.
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[2026-08-17 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After South Korea declined to help denuclearise Iran, Trump said the exercises are costly and send a ‘hostile’ signal to North Korea
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[2026-08-17 08:29 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After South Korea declined to help denuclearise Iran, Trump said the exercises are costly and send a ‘hostile’ signal to North Korea
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[2026-08-17 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US-allied Gulf states are increasingly concerned that US President Donald Trump may not be able to secure peace with Iran through diplomatic channels, the Washington Post reported Saturday citing Arab and Western officials.
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[2026-08-17 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea in a social media post that also mentions Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran.
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[2026-08-17 08:07 UTC+10:00] [Jared Kushner] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Trump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefire
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[2026-08-17 08:01 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said he was scaling back “costly” and “inappropriate” joint military exercises with South Korea scheduled to start Monday.
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[2026-08-17 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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