[2026-02-28 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pakistan and Afghanistan trade border fire as airstrikes hit cities

Snippet: Smoke rose over nearby mountains on Friday while shelling echoed across the frontier, forcing civilians to flee temporary camps and nearby villages. Civilians living near refugee camps fled overnight, fearing further attacks. Local resident Waqas Shinwari said people on both sides were exhausted and hoping for reconciliation after months of instability.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-and-afghanistan-trade-border-fire-as-airstrikes-hit-cities/

[2026-02-28 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: As Modi backs Israel in Knesset, 'Post' gets an inside look at India's military surge

Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the Knesset podium on Wednesday afternoon and spoke the post-October 7 language of friendship that Israeli leaders love to hear.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888171

[2026-02-28 01:14 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pakistan declares state of ‘open war’ after bombing major Afghan cities

Snippet: Wave of strikes comes after Taliban forces attack Pakistani border troops following earlier action from Islamabad

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/27/pakistan-declares-state-of-open-war-after-bombing-major-afghan-cities

[2026-02-28 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Azov’s hiring spree: How a controversial Ukrainian unit is luring fighters

Snippet: Kyiv, Ukraine – Posters advertising “The Azov school of landscape design” can be seen inside subway cars and on billboards in Kyiv.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/how-ukrainian-military-units-compete-for-recruits

[2026-02-28 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pentagon says Scouting America will alter policies

Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Mar-a-Lag, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/scouting-america-pentagon-military-boy-scouts-14a5fc1521fcd1e51103638f6f504214

[2026-02-28 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Strikes on Iran wouldn’t drag US into another ‘forever war’ – Vance

Snippet: A potential new American military strike on Iran would not drag the country into another prolonged foreign conflict, US Vice President J.D. Vance has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633117-vance-iran-forever-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israel's top court halts previous ruling, allows aid groups to work in Gaza

Snippet: Nanaa Abu Jari cooks outside her tent after it was flooded by rainwater in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-02-27-2026-b3b500844cad617b40d18d4077656689

[2026-02-28 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘Open war’ between Pakistan and Afghanistan: What we know | RT India Outlook

Snippet: Nuclear-armed Pakistan has made an open declaration of war against former ally Afghanistan, its western neighbor that has resisted NATO occupation for years, and has sought to drag its archrival India into an escalating conflict.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633111-open-war-between-pakistan-and/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: This nuclear state is in an ‘open war’: What has it got in its arsenal?

Snippet: War has erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan. On February 27, 2026, the Taliban authorities in Kabul announced a massive retaliatory strike against Pakistani military positions along the disputed Durand Line, while Islamabad declared that “open war” is now underway. What began as border clashes has escalated into the most serious military confrontation between the two neighbors in years – raising urgent questions about how far the conflict could spread.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633114-pakistans-missiles-capabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: This nuclear state is in an ‘open war’: What has it got in its arsenal?

Snippet: War has erupted between Afghanistan and Pakistan. On February 27, 2026, the Taliban authorities in Kabul announced a massive retaliatory strike against Pakistani military positions along the disputed Durand Line, while Islamabad declared that “open war” is now underway. What began as border clashes has escalated into the most serious military confrontation between the two neighbors in years – raising urgent questions about how far the conflict could spread.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633114-pakistans-missiles-capabilities/

[2026-02-28 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US tells some embassy staff to leave Israel as Iran war clouds gatherNon-emergency workers allowed to exit Israel amid escalating tensions and massive Middle East military build-up.

Snippet: Non-emergency workers allowed to exit Israel amid escalating tensions and massive Middle East military build-up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3344925/us-tells-some-embassy-staff-leave-israel-iran-war-clouds-gather

[2026-02-28 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: More than 100 charity workers killed in Sudan since start of civil war

Snippet: As the humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to grow, its being reported that over 100 charity kitchen workers have been killed in the ongoing conflict.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/27/more-than-100-charity-workers-killed-in-sudan-since-start-of-civil-war/

[2026-02-28 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Marco Rubio declares war on non-white peoples worldwide

Snippet: If US President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared America a Christian republic at the National Prayer Breakfast in early February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has now declared the country a white European Christian republic.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/marco-rubio-state-department-declares-war-non-white-peoples-worldwide

[2026-02-27 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fighting escalates between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Here's what to know

Snippet: Pakistan and Afghanistan traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries that Pakistan’s defense minister said Friday means they are now in “open war.” Tensions have been high between the neighbors for months, with border clashes in October killing dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of harboring militant groups that then stage attacks across the border and also of allying with its archrival India.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-afghanistan-fighting-background-a23c22bd981170679735bd295220bb49

[2026-02-27 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Air attacks on Kabul push Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory

Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan launched air strikes on Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, as well as on Kandahar and Paktia, early on Friday. The attacks targeted Taliban military installations as Islamabad declared “open war” on the group’s government, in the most serious military confrontation between the two neighbours in years.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/air-attacks-on-kabul-push-pakistan-taliban-crisis-into-uncharted-territory

[2026-02-27 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF says ceasefire violated in Rafah incident, conducts overnight strikes

Snippet: The IDF announced on Friday that troops struck armed terrorists emerging from underground tunnels in Rafah.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888207

[2026-02-27 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The next war with Iran will be fought by precision firepower and autonomy - analysis

Snippet: Another war involving the US, Israel, and Iran would be defined by a contest of advanced technologies, not by massed armies or territorial advances.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-888210

[2026-02-27 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Pakistan and Afghanistan at war: What happened and how did we get here?

Snippet: Pakistan and Afghanistan plunged into an “open war” on Friday after cross-border clashes killed dozens, drawing calls from the international community for de-escalation.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/27/pakistan-and-afghanistan-at-war-what-happened-and-how-did-we-get-here/

[2026-02-27 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: My Word: Tucker Carlson’s powerful ignorance - opinion

Snippet: Journalist Amit Segal last week posted a photo of himself wearing a T-shirt sporting the words: “I don’t know when there will be an attack on Iran.” The writing on his back read: “There’s no point in asking me.” I have a different question for Segal: “Where did you buy that shirt?” I’m thinking of wearing it for Purim next week – if the war hasn’t broken out by then.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888075

[2026-02-27 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US allows non-essential staff to evacuate from Jerusalem embassy

Snippet: The US has announced it will allow non-emergency staff to evacuate from its embassy in Jerusalem as fears mount over a possible conflict with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-allows-non-essential-staff-evacuate-jerusalem-embassy

[2026-02-27 22:56 UTC+10:00] [Mexico] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Shell-shocked and tense: inside the Mexican tourist town where ‘El Mencho’ made his last stand

Snippet: Tapalpa deserted and scared by day of terror in which feared drug lord’s reign came to an end during military raid

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/27/inside-mexican-town-el-mencho-last-stand-tapalpa

[2026-02-27 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US Embassy in Israel urges staff to leave now if they want as risk of Mideast war looms

Snippet: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee poses for a photo during an interview in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-embassy-staff-436162f886bdaed30c8dd0cdbe1b5aea

[2026-02-27 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China seeks to mediate after Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

Snippet: Beijing calls on Islamabad and Kabul to stay calm and exercise restraint as relations between the neighbours plummet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344907/china-seeks-mediate-after-pakistan-declares-open-war-afghanistan

[2026-02-27 22:14 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Man arrested after Churchill statue outside UK parliament sprayed with graffiti

Snippet: Met arrests man on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage after slogans including ‘Zionist war criminal’ sprayed

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/27/man-arrested-winston-churchill-statue-uk-parliament-graffiti

[2026-02-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump is marching toward war with Iran. He hasn’t bothered to make clear why | Mohamad Bazzi

Snippet: The US spent months promoting a false case for the invasion of Iraq. This time, we’re in the dark about Washington’s goals

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/27/trump-iran-war-iraq-invasion

[2026-02-27 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

Snippet: Pakistan has bombed areas in Afghanistan on Friday, after the Afghan Taliban earlier announced a major offensive against Pakistani military posts near the border.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj32zx48xvxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland end without deal, more talks ahead

Snippet: Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations Thursday over Tehran's nuclear program but walked away without a deal, leaving the danger of another Mideast war on the table as the US gathered aircraft and warships in the region. More talks are scheduled for next week in Vienna.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/27/iran-us-negotiations-in-switzerland-end-without-deal/

[2026-02-27 21:42 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [DECODED] Facebook posts exploit death of young girl to defend Duterte drug war, attack critics

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/decoded-facebook-posts-death-girl-toledo-cebu-rodrigo-duterte-supporters/

[2026-02-27 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden

Snippet: A drone jammed by the Swedish military after it was spotted near a French aircraft carrier docked in Malmo was "probably" Russian, Swedish defence minister Pal Jonson has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mj3e2nz8ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: South Sudan at risk of ‘return to full-scale war’, UN warns

Snippet: A United Nations investigative body has warned that South Sudan risks “a return to full-scale war” unless it can urgently put an end to entrenched impunity and widespread abuses amid escalating violence in the world’s youngest country.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/south-sudan-at-risk-of-return-to-full-scale-war-un-report-warns

[2026-02-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Beijing’s US$4.5 billion Niger-Benin oil pipeline is under fire from rebelsChinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta.

Snippet: Chinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344831/why-beijings-us45-billion-niger-benin-oil-pipeline-being-attacked-rebels

[2026-02-27 21:28 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICC pre-trial: Kaufman questions case on high-value targets in drug war

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/nicholas-kaufman-questions-case-high-value-targets-drug-war-icc-pre-trial-february-27-2026/

[2026-02-27 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why are Seoul, Washington airing out rare military rifts?

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684320

[2026-02-27 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘No chance’: Vance dismisses prolonged Mideast war fears as Iran tensions rageThe US vice-president said Trump’s options range from military strikes ‘to ensure Iran isn’t going to get a nuclear weapon’ to dialogue.

Snippet: The US vice-president said Trump’s options range from military strikes ‘to ensure Iran isn’t going to get a nuclear weapon’ to dialogue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344888/vance-dismisses-prolonged-mideast-war-fears-us-iran-tensions-rage

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Navy seeks 25th victory of season in matchup against Colgate

Snippet: Colgate Raiders (17-13, 11-6 Patriot League) at Navy Midshipmen (24-6, 16-1 Patriot League)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/navy-midshipmen-college-basketball-college-sports-mens-college-basketball-226533f0271f4e1f9edfa38ab9a124ea

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Army visits Lafayette following McCarthy's 21-point game

Snippet: Army Black Knights (11-19, 5-12 Patriot League) at Lafayette Leopards (10-20, 7-10 Patriot League)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/army-west-point-black-knights-kevin-mccarthy-lafayette-mens-college-basketball-college-basketball-76573ebe344e456096930116ef7f5090

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lafayette plays Army following Kiewiet's 26-point showing

Snippet: Lafayette Leopards (10-17, 6-10 Patriot) at Army Black Knights (21-6, 12-4 Patriot)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/army-west-point-black-knights-teresa-kiewiet-lafayette-general-news-college-sports-1eef3177b5d34867896aca87bfc890a2

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Air Force visits Wyoming after Hobin's 21-point showing

Snippet: Air Force Falcons (3-25, 0-17 MWC) at Wyoming Cowboys (15-13, 6-11 MWC)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/air-force-falcons-lucas-hobin-wyoming-wyoming-cowboys-mens-college-basketball-fd52b61983624f0fba8a7599f80d116b

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bucknell takes on Lehigh following Dorries' 23-point game

Snippet: Bucknell Bison (9-21, 6-11 Patriot League) at Lehigh Mountain Hawks (14-16, 10-7 Patriot League)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/army-west-point-black-knights-mens-college-basketball-college-basketball-college-sports-ecfe4f9921f94197be9c3bcc2c619c42

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meabon, Colgate Raiders take on the Navy Midshipmen

Snippet: Navy Midshipmen (19-7, 13-2 Patriot) at Colgate Raiders (6-21, 2-14 Patriot)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/navy-midshipmen-college-basketball-womens-college-basketball-college-sports-5f844d51321c4805b279d33c38f0ae40

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Colorado State hosts Air Force in conference showdown

Snippet: Air Force Falcons (13-15, 7-11 MWC) at Colorado State Rams (22-7, 13-5 MWC)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/air-force-falcons-colorado-state-rams-college-sports-womens-college-basketball-college-basketball-5f6e14dc244c41c2b7076edc6052286b

[2026-02-27 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Winston Churchill statue defaced with graffiti

Snippet: The statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square has been defaced with graffiti branding the former prime minister a "Zionist war criminal".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07jm1kp228o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ramadan in Gaza marked by grief amid fragile ceasefire and ruins

Snippet: As Ramadan enters its second week, many families observe the holy month displaced from their homes, while others still search for relatives believed to remain beneath the rubble. Palestinian families gathered at Al-Shifa Hospital after overnight Israeli drone strikes on February 26 killed several people, including police officers and civilians, according to local officials.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/27/ramadan-in-gaza-marked-by-grief-amid-fragile-ceasefire-and-ruins/

[2026-02-27 20:19 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What to expect on the final day of ICC pre-trial on Duterte’s drug war

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Rappler senior investigative reporter Lian Buan discusses what to expect during the last day of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court on Friday, February 27.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-expectations-icc-pre-trial-february-27-2026/

[2026-02-27 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Our patience has now run out’: Pakistan declares ‘open war’ against Afghanistan after cross-border attack – live news

Snippet: Pakistani forces launched airstrikes against military targets in the Afghan capital, Kabul, as well as other provinces close to the border

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/27/pakistan-afghanistan-taliban-war-cross-border-kabul-latest-news-updates

[2026-02-27 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US must be able to ‘turn around and punch’ as China boosts satellites: generalHead of US Space Force Combat Forces Command also highlights spaceplanes as area of increasing competition with China.

Snippet: Head of US Space Force Combat Forces Command also highlights spaceplanes as area of increasing competition with China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344873/us-must-be-able-turn-around-and-punch-space-china-boosts-satellites-general

[2026-02-27 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Sudan: civilian killings doubled in 2025 compared to year before, says UN

Snippet: Killings of civilians in Sudan's war more than doubled in 2025 compared with the previous year, the United Nations rights chief said Thursday, warning that thousands more dead are unidentified or remain missing.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/27/sudan-civilian-killings-doubled-in-2025-compared-to-year-before-says-un/

[2026-02-27 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Swedish military intercepts suspected Russian drone near Malmö port

Snippet: French aircraft carrier The Charles de Gaulle docks at Subic Bay port, a former U.S. Naval base northwest of Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sweden-france-aircraft-carrier-drone-russia-c8905513cb9ade27176a88ef642411b7

[2026-02-27 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's legislature dismisses 19 members including 9 military officers

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, watches as members of the Central Military Commission takes their oath during a session of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-npc-legislature-congress-military-deputies-purge-692a549b012e601200fc31638abf7a2e

[2026-02-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Russia and Ukraine agree local ceasefire to allow repairs at Europe’s largest nuclear plant – Europe live

Snippet: The plant relies on external power to keep its nuclear material cool and avoid a catastrophic accident

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/27/russia-europe-nuclear-plant-iaea-southern-ukraine-latest-news-updates