[2026-06-04 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Itamar Ben-Gvir: The face of Israel’s hard right — or the face of Israel?

Snippet: In recent weeks, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has shown the world a version of “modern Israel” it had preferred not to see.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/4/itamar-ben-gvir-the-face-of-israels-hard-right-or-the-face-of

[2026-06-04 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: House approves resolution that would halt Iran war, dozens of kids re-separated under Trump

Snippet: Welcome back. In the news today: The House for the first time approves a war powers resolution that would halt military action against Iran; the AP finds dozens of kids who were separated from family under the Trump administration faced separation again; and a UN report says that the environmental footprint of AI and data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/newsletter/morning-wire/june-4-2026

[2026-06-04 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

Snippet: The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at making it impossible for US President Donald Trump to take further military action against Iran without the approval of Congress.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640956-us-iran-trump-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-04 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s sailless submarine takes warfare to the seabed

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/chinas-sailless-submarine-takes-warfare-to-the-seabed/

[2026-06-04 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Tire giant Pirelli vows legal action as short seller alleges ‘close relationship’ with Russia

Snippet: Italian tire maker Pirelli has instructed lawyers to take legal action against Grizzly Research after the short seller published a report claiming the firm has a "close relationship" with Russia that "poses a threat to Western national security."

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/04/pirelli-grizzly-research-russia-legal-action.html

[2026-06-04 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China blasts US and Taiwan statements on 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square military crackdown

Snippet: China on Thursday blasted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on the deadly crackdown on protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square 37 years ago as "smearing" the country's political system, as Taiwan told China to face up to history.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-898370

[2026-06-04 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Benin president visits Niger, Burkina, following coup tensions

Snippet: Benin's new leader on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, in a sign of easing tensions between his country and the military-led west African states. Niger's military leaders, who broke off ties with traditional ally France after coming to power in a July 2023 coup, closed the border with Benin after accusing the country of harbouring "French bases" bent on destabilising Niger.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/benin-president-visits-niger-burkina-following-coup-tensions/

[2026-06-04 18:50 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire

Snippet: The country’s defence minister said the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the ‘return of the population’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/04/middle-east-crisis-israel-lebanon-hezbolllah-us-ceasefire-southern-military-attacks-continue-latest-news-updates

[2026-06-04 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Israel's defense minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire

Snippet: TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) -- ​Israel's military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, despite the announcement of a new ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10763905

[2026-06-04 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Bank of America, Vet Tix donate 4,547 World Cup tickets to US military and first responders

Snippet: United States veterans, current American military members, first responders, and their families will have access to 4,547 World Cup tickets thanks to a $2.25 million donation by Bank of America and Vet Tix.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-898338

[2026-06-04 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hamas uses teens, disabled civilians for border reconaissance as IDF prepares for new Gaza ops.

Snippet: Hamas sends people with disabilities and teenagers alongside terrorists to gather intelligence about IDF troops operating in the area, a military source from the Southern Command stated on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-898344

[2026-06-04 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean, U.S. Marine chiefs discuss expanding military cooperation, joint drills

Snippet: SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The chiefs of the South Korean and U.S. Marine Corps have discussed ways to expand military cooperation and joint drills in a bid to strengthen their combined defense readiness posture, officials said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260604009400315

[2026-06-04 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

Snippet: Police deployed water cannon after protesters breached a security cordon near government buildings and demanded the cancellation of the development. Demonstrators carried signs reading "Keep your hands away from Narta" and called for the resignation of officials backing the scheme. The project, which has been linked to Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, and his investment firm Affinity Partners, targets the Narta Lagoon on Albania's Adriatic coast, an area recognised for its ecological importance and wildlife habitats, a connection that has

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/04/albania-fourth-day-of-unrest-as-trump-linked-resort-sparks-protests/

[2026-06-04 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: It comes down to real estate: Housing concerns earn Oh fifth-term victory

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10763754

[2026-06-04 15:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Prosecutor-turned-politician Han Dong-hoon revives political career with by-election win

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10763698

[2026-06-04 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Former Justice Minister Choo makes history as Korea's first female governor

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10763694

[2026-06-04 13:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10763622

[2026-06-04 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the US military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/04/world/americas-emea/house-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-military-action-against-iran-in-a-rebuke-of-trump/2358392

[2026-06-04 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Pakistan unfazed by Afghan-Russian military pact, say officials

Snippet: Taliban fighters man an antiaircraft gun on the Afghan side of the Ghulam Khan boarder crossing in Khost province, Afghanistan, on Feb. 27. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/pakistan-unfazed-by-afghan-russian-military-pact-say-officials

[2026-06-04 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASIO warns Chinese spies using LinkedIn to pry information from applicants

Snippet: Topic:National Security

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/five-eyes-asio-warn-chinese-spies-linkedin-jobs-intelligence/106757646

[2026-06-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Could AI music help to solve a gap in culture? | The National

Snippet: This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews look at Beaufort Castle, the Crusader-era fortress in southern Lebanon that has been fought over for nearly 900 years and has once again found itself at the centre of military developments in the region.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/culture-bites/2026/06/04/could-ai-music-help-to-solve-a-gap-in-culture/

[2026-06-04 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF raids Hezbollah weapon storage site, booby-trapped explosive facility

Snippet: IDF soldiers conducted a nighttime raid on a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-898324

[2026-06-04 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Special Ops Fields Caliber-Swapping MK24 Rifle For 7.62 Combat And 6.5 Range

Snippet: Authored by Aamir Khollam via Interesting Engineering,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/us-special-ops-fields-caliber-swapping-mk24-rifle-762-combat-and-65-range

[2026-06-04 11:15 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US strike on alleged drug boat kills two people in eastern Pacific Ocean

Snippet: Attack brings death toll to at least 207 since administration began targeting people it calls ‘narcoterrorists’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/03/us-boat-strike-eastern-pacific-ocean

[2026-06-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Beijing could use its military and trade to hit back at Tokyo-Manila ties

Snippet: Chinese experts warn the pair could pose a threat in a conflict over Taiwan, urge tough economic and military measures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355864/how-beijing-could-use-its-military-and-trade-hit-back-tokyo-manila-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [East China Sea] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Beijing could use its military and trade to hit back at Tokyo-Manila ties

Snippet: Chinese experts warn the pair could pose a threat in a conflict over Taiwan, urge tough economic and military measures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3355864/how-beijing-could-use-its-military-and-trade-hit-back-tokyo-manila-ties

[2026-06-04 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific

Snippet: The Pentagon is viewed from the window of an airplane Aug. 27, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/boat-strikes-drug-trafficking-us-military-37035f2d47165c9a7bcfd606dc148b16

[2026-06-04 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Pentagon hires convicted January 6 rioter for national security job

Snippet: Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 10:44am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/pentagon-hires-convicted-jan-6-rioter-elias-irizarry/106757794

[2026-06-04 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump confirms calling Netanyahu ‘f***ing crazy’

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” during a heated phone conversation over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640942-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-04 09:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Vile past of Bakerfield bank robber Anthony Searles-Harris — and why he was booted from military

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/us-news/vile-past-of-bank-robber-bomber-and-why-he-was-booted-from-military/

[2026-06-04 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump

Snippet: The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6pldg39deo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-04 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: House Passes Dem Resolution to Block U.S. Military Action Against Iran In Narrow Vote

Snippet: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on June 3 directing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from armed hostilities with Iran, in a closely divided 215–208 vote.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/house-passes-dem-resolution-block-us-military-action-against-iran-narrow-vote

[2026-06-04 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US House votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump

Snippet: The vote will not end US military attacks on Iran, but shows how isolated the president has become as the unpopular conflict drags on

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3355887/us-house-votes-stop-iran-war-rebuke-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-04 08:11 UTC+10:00] [war powers vote] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US House votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump

Snippet: The vote will not end US military attacks on Iran, but shows how isolated the president has become as the unpopular conflict drags on

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3355887/us-house-votes-stop-iran-war-rebuke-trump

[2026-06-04 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: House defies Trump admin and approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/us-news/house-defies-trump-admin-and-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-military-action-against-iran/

[2026-06-04 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff

Snippet: Chinese spies are posing as recruitment agents to trick UK government and military staff into disclosing state secrets, MI5 has warned.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6peqrnzpro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-04 07:21 UTC+10:00] [MI5] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chinese spies use LinkedIn to target UK officials and military staff

Snippet: Advertisements for non-existent jobs aim to draw in people with access to classified or sensitive information

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/03/chinese-spies-linkedin-uk-officials

[2026-06-04 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says it hit US naval vessel, resumes talks with Washington

Snippet: Iran said it targeted a US military vessel hosting a "control and command" centre on Wednesday, as it approached Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-says-hit-us-naval-vessel-as-it-resumes-talks-washington

[2026-06-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Richard Haass] Building alliances of US allies

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s second administration has been clear from the outset that it would recast American foreign policy in fundamental ways. Its National Security Strategy, released last November, declared that “The days of the United States propping up the entire world order like Atlas are over” — a shift that is especially significant for America’s many allies and partners, which have long made dependence on the US the central tenet of their national security.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10762937

[2026-06-04 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

Snippet: Donald Trump has become the latest US president to find himself at odds with Benjamin Netanyahu, after reportedly clashing with the Israeli prime minister over military action in Lebanon that has thrown Washington's Iran diplomacy into crisis.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgz21pq3g6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-04 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Five Eyes spy agencies issue warning over LinkedIn recruitment by Chinese intelligence

Snippet: LONDON — The spy agencies of the Five Eyes international intelligence partnership warned on Wednesday that Chinese spies are attempting to recruit and compromise government and military personnel to gain a tactical advantage over the U.S. and its allies.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/china-linkedin-five-eyes-spy-agencies-joint-warning-recruitment/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-04 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: House considers resolution to halt military action against Iran

Snippet: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined by GOP leaders, prepares to talk to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-powers-vote-house-9aaadea35f9523c818802286a6553536

[2026-06-04 05:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah says it attacked Israeli forces at Beaufort Castle

Snippet: Hezbollah says it has carried out several attacks in recent hours against Israeli forces and military equipment stationed at Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-says-it-attacked-israeli-forces-beaufort-castle

[2026-06-04 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US Patriot missile devastated Gulf state airport – Iran (VIDEO)

Snippet: The missile that smashed into Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 1 on Wednesday was not fired by Iran, but was a US patriot missile launched to defend Washington's regional military base from attack, Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) has claimed.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640941-gulf-airport-devastate-patriot-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-04 03:58 UTC+10:00] [Americas] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Poland pushes for permanent US base after Trump troop pivot

Snippet: Poland on Wednesday announced it had formally asked the United States to establish a permanent military base on its territory, seizing on President Donald Trump’s decision to send an additional 5,000 American troops to the country.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-permanent-us-base-donald-trump-soldiers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-04 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Rubio says Iran’s military capabilities have been reduced but threat remains

Snippet: Democratic Representative Dina Titus pressed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Iran’s military capabilities, noting that despite claims by President Donald Trump and other officials that Iran’s military had been severely weakened, ships were still coming under attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rubio-says-irans-military-capabilities-have-been-reduced-threat-remains

[2026-06-04 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: World Emunah pres. talks women's resilience, support for vulnerable families at 'Post' conference

Snippet: Women across Israel have taken on expanded responsibilities since the outbreak of the war, balancing work, family life, and community leadership while supporting loved ones serving in the military, World Emunah President Frieda Ross said during a panel discussion at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York. Ross spoke on the panel "Voices of Strength: Leaders Shaping the Future of Israel and the Jewish World," where she detailed World Emunah's long-standing efforts to strengthen families and empower women.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/conferences/article-898251

[2026-06-04 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law

Snippet: Several Arab lawmakers and former Balad MK Sami Abu Shehadeh asked the High Court of Justice to join an existing petition against Israel’s new death penalty law for terrorism cases, drawing a sharp response from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who championed the legislation.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-898269

[2026-06-04 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: US-Australia talks on AUKUS changes have been underway for 18 months

Snippet: Topic:Defence and National Security

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/defence-aukus-us-changes-18-months-talks/106757056

[2026-06-04 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran tech boss arrested at $35M SoCal mansion on charges of selling US hardware to Iranian military and nuclear programs

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/us-news/tech-boss-arrested-at-newport-mansion-on-charges-of-selling-us-hardware-to-iran/