[2026-04-30 00:32 UTC+10:00] [Royal Navy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato

Snippet: Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the north

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/29/britain-royal-navy-russia-open-sea-border-europe

[2026-04-29 21:51 UTC+10:00] [United Nations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Might over right’ imperils international justice, Wang Yi tells UN’s Baerbock

Snippet: UN General Assembly president meets Chinese foreign minister in Beijing amid Iran war tensions and global energy crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3351883/might-over-right-imperils-international-justice-wang-yi-tells-uns-baerbock

[2026-04-29 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: King Charles jokes about burning of White House (VIDEO)

Snippet: King Charles III has cracked a joke about US President Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project, comparing it to the burning of the iconic building by British troops in 1814. He also issued what was widely seen as a subtle rebuke of Trump’s criticism of NATO amid friction in US-UK ties.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639246-king-charles-jokes-burning-white-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-29 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: King Charles jokes about burning of White House (VIDEO)

Snippet: King Charles III has cracked a joke about US President Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project, comparing it to the burning of the iconic building by British troops in 1814. He also issued what was widely seen as a subtle rebuke of Trump’s criticism of NATO amid friction in US-UK ties.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639246-king-charles-jokes-burning-white-house/

[2026-04-29 19:49 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Who are the judges in Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC trial?

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/things-to-know-icc-judges-rodrigo-duterte-trial/

[2026-04-29 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: NATO Mulls Nixing Annual Summits, Wary Of 'Trump Drama' Overshadowing

Snippet: Fresh reporting in Reuters says that NATO leadership is mulling ending its practice of holding annual summits as the Trump presidency has "cast a long shadow" over such meetings and as member states are looking for "less drama".

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/nato-mulls-nixing-annual-summits-wary-trump-drama-overshadowing

[2026-04-29 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Tehran says it reserves right to counter US ‘state-sponsored piracy’

Snippet: Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, said Iran reserves the right to respond to what he described as US “state-sponsored piracy and terrorism” following the seizure of Iranian commercial vessels.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tehran-says-it-reserves-right-counter-us-state-sponsored-piracy

[2026-04-29 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN lawmakers urge PH accountability after Toboso killings

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/visayas/asean-lawmakers-urge-manila-accountability-toboso-killings/

[2026-04-29 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit

Snippet: King Charles has extolled the importance of Britain’s “special relationship” with the US in a speech to Congress that made pointed reference to the importance of Nato, the defence of Ukraine and the climate crisis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/breaking-news/986892/king-charles-praises-nato-and-urges-defence-of-ukraine-in-key-speech-during-trump-visit/

[2026-04-29 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran urges UN to act over US seizure of Iranian ships

Snippet: Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has sent a letter to the UN secretary-general and the United Nations Security Council president protesting the United States’ seizure of Iranian vessels, describing the actions as “piracy”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-urges-un-act-over-us-seizure-iranian-ships

[2026-04-29 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial

Snippet: The revelation of a Wall Street Journal report detailing a witness statement that Qatar offered to “take care of” International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan strips away any remaining illusions of neutrality in international law. The allegation that Doha proposed a quid pro quo to ensure Khan pursued arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant is a direct assault on the integrity of the global legal system.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-894513

[2026-04-29 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Tehran calls on UN Security Council to act against Israel

Snippet: Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, called on the United Nations Security Council to “act decisively to compel Israel to fully uphold the ceasefire in Lebanon”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tehran-calls-un-security-council-act-against-israel

[2026-04-29 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gaza situation remains precarious, Tony Blair tells UN

Snippet: Former UK prime minister Tony Blair told the United Nations Security Council that the situation in Gaza remains “precarious”, despite a reduction in violence following a ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaza-situation-remains-precarious-tony-blair-tells-un

[2026-04-29 11:49 UTC+10:00] [AUKUS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Charles touts NATO, jokes with Trump at dinner

Snippet: Skip to Main Content

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/28/king-charles-washington-visit/charles-nato-trump-jokes-banquet-00897854?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-29 08:26 UTC+10:00] [King Charles III] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit

Snippet: Remarks marking 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/28/king-charles-speech-congress

[2026-04-29 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: King Charles calls for NATO unity, Ukraine support in US Congress speech

Snippet: Britain’s King Charles III has used a speech in front of the United States Congress to pledge NATO unity and call for support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/28/king-charles-calls-for-nato-unity-ukraine-support-in-us-congress-speech

[2026-04-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US and Nato faced with frustrating ‘marriage crisis’, Belgian defence minister says

Snippet: Theo Francken believed the strained transatlantic relationship should remain ‘united’, although sometimes Nato ‘can be a paper tiger’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3351763/us-and-nato-faced-frustrating-marriage-crisis-belgian-defence-minister-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US and Nato faced with frustrating ‘marriage crisis’, Belgian defence minister says

Snippet: Theo Francken believed the strained transatlantic relationship should remain ‘united’, although sometimes Nato ‘can be a paper tiger’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3351763/us-and-nato-faced-frustrating-marriage-crisis-belgian-defence-minister-says

[2026-04-29 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs

Snippet: Nearly eight million people in South Sudan are at risk of acute hunger as conflict and displacement worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, according to a United Nations report.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/28/nearly-eight-million-people-in-south-sudan-at-risk-of-acute-hunger-ngos

[2026-04-29 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: King Charles defends Nato in speech to US Congress | The National

Snippet: Britain's King Charles III addressed the US Congress on Tuesday, defending Nato as the Trump administration continues to voice fiery criticism of the alliance.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/28/king-charles-congress-address/

[2026-04-28 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: ICC orders $8.5million compensation for victims of Malian jihadist

Snippet: The International Criminal Court on Tuesday ordered €7.2 million ($8.5 million) in compensation to be paid to victims of the Malian former jihadist leader Al Hassan, who was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in 2024.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/icc-orders-85million-compensation-for-victims-of-malian-jihadist/

[2026-04-28 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Al-Qaida-linked leader in Mali ordered to pay millions for crimes

Snippet: Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud waits for judges to enter the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 26, 2024, to deliver the verdict in the trial of Al Hassan, accused of playing a key role in a reign of terror unleashed by al-Qaida-linked insurgents on the historic desert city of Timbuktu in northern Mali in 2012.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/icc-court-timbuktu-reparations-mali-b4dfde954c16813cb9cc968389c1176b

[2026-04-28 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Exclusive: ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan to address Oxford Union next week

Snippet: The British chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, is set to address the Oxford Union next week, Middle East Eye can reveal.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/icc-chief-prosecutor-karim-khan-address-oxford-union-next-week

[2026-04-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Recording reveals Qatar promised to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Khan if he pursued Netanyahu - WSJ

Snippet: Qatar promised to "look after" the International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan if he indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the case for war crimes and crimes against humanity due to the war in Gaza, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-894450

[2026-04-28 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: NATO could reduce summits due to Trump ‘drama’ – Reuters

Snippet: NATO leaders could stop gathering annually due in part to the “drama” associated with US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639199-trump-drama-nato-summits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-28 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: ICC forms trial chamber III for Duterte trial

Snippet: The International Criminal Court has form a court for the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte. This will be trial chamber three which will be composed of three judges.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/videos/breaking-icc-forms-trial-chamber-iii-for-duterte-trial/2330115

[2026-04-28 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: UN expresses 'deep concern' over Mali attacks, calls for international assistance

Snippet: The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the weekend’s attacks in Mali.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/un-expresses-deep-concern-over-mali-attacks-calls-for-international-assistance/

[2026-04-28 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Asean cooperation remains primary shield against Malacca Strait tolls

Snippet: Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are united in upholding the principle of free passage but this must be ‘actively maintained’, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351687/why-asean-cooperation-remains-primary-shield-against-malacca-strait-tolls?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 17:58 UTC+10:00] [Airlangga University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Asean cooperation remains primary shield against Malacca Strait tolls

Snippet: Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are united in upholding the principle of free passage but this must be ‘actively maintained’, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351687/why-asean-cooperation-remains-primary-shield-against-malacca-strait-tolls

[2026-04-28 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: NATO Minus US: European Militaries Won't Add Up To Deter Russia

Snippet: Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/nato-minus-us-european-militaries-wont-add-deter-russia

[2026-04-28 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PSC awards P11.2M incentives to Asean Para Games medalists, pushes for equal pay

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) distributed incentives to 96 athletes and 52 coaches following their campaign in the 2025 Asean Para Games.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/sports/psc-awards-p112m-incentives-to-asean-para-games-medalists-pushes-for-equal-pay/2329938

[2026-04-28 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asean’s natural leader, Bali on edge over Japanese earthquake: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Indonesia’s ambitions outside of Asean to how a Filipino retiree lost his life savings, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3351648/aseans-natural-leader-bali-edge-over-japanese-earthquake-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Takaichi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asean’s natural leader, Bali on edge over Japanese earthquake: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Indonesia’s ambitions outside of Asean to how a Filipino retiree lost his life savings, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3351648/aseans-natural-leader-bali-edge-over-japanese-earthquake-7-asia-highlights

[2026-04-28 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Iran’s UN envoy says Tehran ‘not bound’ by UN Law of the Sea

Snippet: Iran’s representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated on Monday that Iran is “not bound” by the UN Law of the Sea and defended his country’s maritime actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-irans-un-envoy-says-tehran-not-bound-un-law-sea

[2026-04-28 10:17 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH rallies ASEAN for united stand ahead of COP31

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/philippines-wants-united-asean-cop31/

[2026-04-28 10:17 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH rallies ASEAN for united stand ahead of COP31

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/manila-rallies-united-asean-cop31/

[2026-04-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Asean’s scramble for Russian oil fuel shift in regional alliances?

Snippet: Southeast Asia’s pivot may be for economic reasons, but some analysts warn Moscow could seek to build lasting influence in the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351613/will-aseans-scramble-russian-oil-fuel-shift-regional-alliances?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Carnegie Endowment for International Peace] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Asean’s scramble for Russian oil fuel shift in regional alliances?

Snippet: Southeast Asia’s pivot may be for economic reasons, but some analysts warn Moscow could seek to build lasting influence in the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351613/will-aseans-scramble-russian-oil-fuel-shift-regional-alliances

[2026-04-28 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Tehran says Gulf stability depends on ‘permanent cessation of aggression’

Snippet: Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said lasting stability in the Persian Gulf requires “credible guarantees” against further attacks on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tehran-says-gulf-stability-depends-permanent-cessation-aggression

[2026-04-28 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Russia’s UN ambassador says Iran can restrict Hormuz traffic

Snippet: Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, said Iran has the right to limit navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/russias-un-ambassador-says-iran-can-restrict-hormuz-traffic

[2026-04-28 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan UN envoy warns Hormuz disruption threatens global stability

Snippet: Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations, warned that disruptions to key maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, pose a serious risk to global stability.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-un-envoy-warns-hormuz-disruption-threatens-global-stability

[2026-04-28 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US, Iran clash over nuclear program as UN treaty review opens

Snippet: UNITED NATIONS — The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday at the United Nations, a confrontation almost certain to be repeated during the monthlong meeting.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/world/us-iran-clash-over-nuclear-program-as-un-treaty-review-opens/2329747

[2026-04-28 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran war casts Garuda Indonesia into even more turbulent skies

Snippet: President Prabowo Subianto refers to Garuda Indonesia as a "national pride," but the flag carrier has been struggling with financial losses and long-standing structural problems. Now it must navigate the repercussions of the Iran war. © Antara

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/asean-money/iran-war-casts-garuda-indonesia-into-even-more-turbulent-skies

[2026-04-28 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran's nuclear program takes focus as atomic treaty review starts

Snippet: This image taken from UNTV video shows United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaking at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, Monday, April 20, 2026. (UNTV via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-un-nuclear-nonproliferation-treaty-us-2dee996cbaec872604baabc4cbd3f4df

[2026-04-28 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ready or not, Europe’s post-American future has arrived

Snippet: BERLIN — What will Europe be like without a United States military and political presence? Europeans had better start preparing themselves for this eventuality, because there is no longer any doubt that US President Donald Trump wants to end the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and is well on his way to doing so.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/opinion/columns/ready-or-not-europes-post-american-future-has-arrived/2329492

[2026-04-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOT-8 stages Filipino-Asean culinary showcase

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/regions/dot-8-stages-filipino-asean-culinary-showcase/2329526

[2026-04-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dy to Asean women lawmakers: Push for change

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/28/news/national/dy-to-asean-women-lawmakers-push-for-change/2329564

[2026-04-27 21:49 UTC+10:00] [Air defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: 5 ways the Iran war shows NATO is not ready to fight Russia

Snippet: BRUSSELS — NATO has stayed out of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, but the conflict has nevertheless exposed cracks in the alliance’s defenses that would see it struggle if Russia attacks.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/5-ways-iran-war-nato-weakness-russia-conflict/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: King Charles and Queen Camilla head to Washington for high-stakes US visit | The National

Snippet: The UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Monday begin a four-day visit to the US, a high-stakes trip that comes at a time when transatlantic relations are strained thanks to the Iran war and President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Nato.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/27/king-charles-us-visit-trump/

[2026-04-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Cooperation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Time for a different kind of NATO

Snippet: Ivo Daalder, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, is a senior fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center and host of the weekly podcast “World Review with Ivo Daalder.” He writes POLITICO’s From Across the Pond column.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/different-nato-defense-security-us-donald-trump/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication