[2026-09-16 19:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls on Central Asian nations to forge ‘new Silk Road’ with Korea

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10876014

[2026-09-16 18:56 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Von der Leyen tries to stem tide on global threats ― from Trump to AI and climate

Snippet: STRASBOURG ― Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the Union speech Wednesday to rally against a world that's making Europe less powerful and poorer, where AI is threatening centuries of certainty and in which climate change risks destroying it.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-state-of-the-union-europe-independence-ai-climate/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-16 18:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Central Asia map out vision for next 30 years in Seoul Declaration

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10876001

[2026-09-16 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

Snippet: The renewed confrontation between Washington and Tehran is increasingly being fought not only through military pressure but through the energy market, where disruptions to Gulf exports are pushing oil prices higher, testing the resilience of regional economies and creating a growing domestic challenge for the United States ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908750

[2026-09-16 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings

Snippet: Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c34gd48x5rlwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-09-16 18:32 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: House adopts Senate BSKE postponement bill

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives adopted the Senate’s version of a bill extending the term of village and youth councilors to five years on Wednesday, sending the measure that effectively postpones their elections straight to Malacañang for executive action.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489755/house-adopts-senate-bske-postponement-bill/

[2026-09-16 18:25 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Mayor apologises after swearing at journalist for Trump questions

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/mayor-apologises-after-swearing-at-journalist-for-trump-questions-20260916-p60y09.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: USFK commander reaffirms commitment to 'conditions-based' OPCON transfer

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- The top commander of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) reaffirmed Wednesday the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul must be strictly based on their agreed-upon "conditions-based" framework.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260916008800315

[2026-09-16 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals try to keep home win streak alive, host the Phillies

Snippet: Philadelphia Phillies (83-68, second in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (71-81, fourth in the NL East)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-phillies-washington-nationals-cj-abrams-baseball-illinois-29fae1d02841406e8da58a814e972c9b

[2026-09-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US crypto bill stumble sparks call for Hong Kong to seize ‘critical strategic window’

Snippet: City urged to act fast as window could vanish once Washington regains regulatory momentum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/cryptocurrency/article/3367694/us-crypto-bill-stumble-sparks-call-hong-kong-seize-critical-strategic-window?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong use US crypto bill failure to boost its digital asset hub role?

Snippet: City urged to act fast as window could vanish once Washington regains regulatory momentum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/cryptocurrency/article/3367694/us-crypto-bill-stumble-sparks-call-hong-kong-seize-critical-strategic-window

[2026-09-16 17:59 UTC+10:00] [EU State of the Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Von der Leyen pitches European Security Council in response to Trump and Putin

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said she would propose a new security forum for EU and like-minded leaders in response to escalating Russian hybrid attacks and fraying transatlantic relations.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-pitches-european-security-council-in-response-to-trump-and-putin/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-16 17:52 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump has few good options to slow China’s rise as AI superpower

Snippet: Even as U.S. President Donald Trump blasts Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei over his call to hit the brakes on artificial intelligence development, the two agree on the need to prevent China from catching up with the U.S.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/16/world/politics/trump-china-rise-ai-superpower/

[2026-09-16 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Lifelong Democrat’ admits she is ‘ashamed’ of party after son killed in illegal immigrant crash

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/lifelong-democrat-elizabeth-carter-ashamed-at-party-after-son-killed-by-illegal-immigrant/

[2026-09-16 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US House passes third resolution in four months attempting to curb US military presence in Iran

Snippet: The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday designed to severely limit US military action in Iran, directing US President Donald Trump to remove all US Armed Forces from the Islamic Republic "other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend [US and allies] from imminent attack."

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-908743

[2026-09-16 16:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Kyrgyzstan leaders agree to take partnership to new level

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10875795

[2026-09-16 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim

Snippet: Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone before it could enter the airspace over Mecca, with the Iran-backed Houthi militia group rejecting the claim as "an worn-out lie," as fighting reaches the holy city for the first time in the ongoing conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html

[2026-09-16 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Gold Coast mayor apologises for outburst but maintains recollection of Trump dinner

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/mayor-tom-tate-apology-donald-trump-dinner-recollection/107159710

[2026-09-16 16:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Central Asian leaders gather for first summit to set out shared vision

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10875765

[2026-09-16 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Citron leads Washington against Chicago after 22-point game

Snippet: Washington Mystics (24-16, 11-5 Eastern Conference) at Chicago Sky (15-25, 3-13 Eastern Conference)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sonia-citron-washington-mystics-shakira-austin-chicago-sky-wnba-basketball-0eca348ab6ab422180f62d8353f48d01

[2026-09-16 15:57 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A global race to put weapons in space is under way. How concerned should we be?

Snippet: The US acknowledgement that the Pentagon is operating weapons in Earth’s orbit is a milestone in the militarisation of space, and comes at a time when American officials say they are encountering ever more aggressive orbital activities from China and Russia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/a-global-race-to-put-weapons-in-space-is-under-way-how-concerned-should-we-be-20260916-p60xs8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Tajikistan forge comprehensive partnership

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10875703

[2026-09-16 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour

Snippet: For a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/us-house-votes-to-end-iran-war-7-republicans-join-in-favour

[2026-09-16 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sen. Chris Coons defeats challenger named ‘No-Trump’ in Delaware primary

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/delaware-sen-chris-coons-defeats-challenger-e-no-trump-hansen-in-democratic-primary/

[2026-09-16 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Former Philippine President Duterte to appear before the ICC

Snippet: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte takes oath during a senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration at the Philippine Senate, on Oct. 28, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/duterte-court-icc-philippines-drugs-9f20c1fb92602d8858227b3c0802e7c8

[2026-09-16 14:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Supreme Court OKs petitions pushing Congress to pass anti-dynasty law

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/supreme-court-decision-congress-pass-anti-dynasty-law/

[2026-09-16 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Americans overwhelmingly think US has failed to achieve its Iran war goals | The National

Snippet: Americans overwhelmingly believe the Iran war has failed to achieve its goals, according to a new survey that also found support for Israel has undergone a dramatic reversal.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/16/iran-war-poll-trump-israel-marquette/

[2026-09-16 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: 10, Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

Snippet: The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8bn package of 907kg (2,000-pound) bombs, the largest single sale of the munition in recent years, according to reports by the Washington Post and the AFP news agency.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/trump-administration-plans-2-8bn-sale-of-2000-pound-bombs-to-israel

[2026-09-16 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US democracy hits 50-year lows – report

Snippet: Democracy in the US has fallen to its lowest levels in 50 years as a wider global decline weakens the rule of law and raises the risk of conflict, according to a new study.The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) said on Tuesday that nearly half of the 30 measures it uses to assess US democracy have deteriorated to levels not seen since its records began in 1975.“The USA is experiencing a period of marked democratic decline,”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/645771-us-democracy-lowest-trump/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-16 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US Republican lawmaker seeks Hegseth's impeachment over Iran war

Snippet: Republican US Representative Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, accusing him of abusing his office by executing an order for hostilities against Iran without approval by Congress.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-908729

[2026-09-16 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dong Jun adopts softer stance on US at Xiangshan Forum as Xi prepares for Trump summit

Snippet: Retired PLA colonel says defence minister’s speech signals growing confidence and lower tension with US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3367657/dong-jun-adopts-softer-stance-us-xiangshan-forum-xi-prepares-trump-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 12:45 UTC+10:00] [US President Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dong Jun adopts softer stance on US at Xiangshan Forum as Xi prepares for Trump summit

Snippet: Retired PLA colonel says defence minister’s speech signals growing confidence and lower tension with US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3367657/dong-jun-adopts-softer-stance-us-xiangshan-forum-xi-prepares-trump-summit

[2026-09-16 12:08 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S. admission of space weapons seen as landmark moment in race with China and Russia

Snippet: Paris/Washington – The U.S. acknowledgment this week that the Pentagon is operating weapons in Earth’s orbit marks a landmark moment in space militarization aimed at deterring what U.S. officials describe as aggressive orbital activities from China and Russia, officials and analysts said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/16/world/us-space-weapons-analysis/

[2026-09-16 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Time to crime’: Trump’s grand plan dealt a serious blow

Snippet: September 16, 2026 — 11:59am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/time-to-crime-trump-s-grand-plan-dealt-a-serious-blow-20260916-p60xqq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 11:49 UTC+10:00] [US & Canada] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: US admission of orbital weapons seen as landmark moment in race with China, Russia

Snippet: PENTAGON. The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, US, October 9, 2020.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/usa-admission-orbital-weapons-landmark-moment-race-china-russia/

[2026-09-16 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Is AI safe? Industry leaders and Trump disagree

Snippet: Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/cnbc-daily-open-is-ai-safe-industry-leaders-and-trump-disagree.html

[2026-09-16 11:20 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 16, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Four retired Supreme Court justices will appear before the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday, Day 26 of the impeachment trial, as senator-judges revisit the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/489663/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-sept-16-2026/

[2026-09-16 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Tucker Carlson Sounds Alarm Over Trump's Planned 'Largest Transfer Of Ordinance In Modern History'

Snippet: After the US was essentially forced to conduct a major and rapid draw down of forces from the Gulf and Mideast region in the wake of Iran's 'unexpectedly' large retaliation for Operation Epic Fury, it seems all that Washington is left to do is arm regional allies to the teeth and wish them the best.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/tucker-carlson-rips-trump-planned-largest-transfer-ordinance-modern-history

[2026-09-16 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Troops Leak New Iran War Photos Of Gulf Bases: 'Major Damage Hidden From American Public'

Snippet: As we've been documenting, it is clear that major damage has yet to be communicated to the American public regarding Iran's major retaliation on US bases in the Gulf and Mideast since the start of Trump's Operation Epic Fury.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-troops-leak-new-iran-war-photos-gulf-bases-major-damage-hidden-american-public

[2026-09-16 10:51 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Prof. John Mearsheimer : Trump Unintentionally Reshaping Middle East

Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/prof-john-mearsheimer-trump-unintentionally-reshaping-middle-east/

[2026-09-16 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "I Like Them": Trump Weighs In On Flock Surveillance Cameras

Snippet: You know those Flock surveillance cameras everyone hates? Trump just came out in favor of them.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/i-them-trump-weighs-flock-surveillance-cameras

[2026-09-16 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Democrats probe Russian-funded wedding parties for Donald Trump's son

Snippet: Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson, who were married in May, joined Donald Trump on last weekend's visit to Ireland. (Reuters: Kylie Cooper)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/donald-trump-junior-wedding-parties-russian-oligarch-probe/107157956

[2026-09-16 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Democrats probe Russian-funded wedding parties for Donald Trump's son

Snippet: Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson, who were married in May, joined Donald Trump on last weekend's visit to Ireland. (Reuters: Kylie Cooper)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/donald-trump-junior-wedding-parties-russian-oligarch-probe-/107157956

[2026-09-16 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Protect College Sports Act moves closer to Senate vote

Snippet: LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) leaps in the air past Louisiana Tech safety Kam Franklin (4) as he scores a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/college-sports-bill-glance-28e8c2d95f3d538a097e95cf42d57a3b

[2026-09-16 10:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: House panel recommends contempt for billionaire in Epstein probe

Snippet: Leon Black, a billionaire who was close with Jeffrey Epstein, arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee at the Capitol in Washington, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-files-leon-black-f3d3fe1ba42ace2d3eebd5e8ea42b0ea

[2026-09-16 10:05 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump administration plans to resume deliveries of 2,000-lb bombs to Israel

Snippet: Delivery of the weapons had been halted two years ago over mass casualty concerns amid Israel’s bombing of Gaza

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/15/trump-administration-bomb-supply-israel-gaza

[2026-09-16 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Houthi attacks expose Iran’s desperation — here’s how Trump must respond

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/opinion/houthi-attacks-expose-irans-desperation-trump-must-respond/

[2026-09-16 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: FM Cho to visit U.S. for talks with Rubio on Fri.: foreign ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun plans to visit Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260916002000315

[2026-09-16 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Israel & Saudi Arabia Engaged In Intel-Sharing Against Houthis, With Pentagon Help

Snippet: Israeli media on Tuesday is awash with reports that the Israeli government is now quietly providing intelligence to Saudi Arabia amid the raging fight with Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/israel-saudi-arabia-discuss-intelligence-sharing-houthi-fight-pentagon-help

[2026-09-16 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

Snippet: Carney is a guest of von der Leyen in Strasbourg this week

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck0e3rnxev27o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss