[2026-05-15 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen tests post-intervention low as Iran war, US rate uncertainty lift dollar

Snippet: The yen has steadily weakened amid growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold off on interest rate cuts this year. (Photo by Yoshikazu Imahori)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-tests-post-intervention-low-as-iran-war-us-rate-uncertainty-lift-dollar

[2026-05-15 05:38 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Tensions flare after ship sunk near Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of major world events this Friday, May 15.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-politics-live-updates-donald-trump-visits-china-may-15-iran-israel-middle-east-war-blog-rolling-updates/521fb26c-adc2-4a13-b3de-93e92045da89

[2026-05-15 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Netanyahu hails blow dealt to Iran as Israel commemorates Holocaust

Snippet: JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel, together with the United States, had dealt the "heaviest blow" Iran's leadership had ever seen, as Israel began observing its annual Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/world/netanyahu-hails-blow-dealt-to-iran-as-israel-commemorates-holocaust/2344363

[2026-05-15 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Snippet: NEW YORK — Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. But they're still buying, thanks to more generous government tax refunds.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/news/world/retail-sales-growth-slowed-in-april-from-march-as-higher-gas-cost-leaves-less-room-for-nonessentials/2344362

[2026-05-15 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Role of Gulf states in Iran conflict said to change over one week - analysis

Snippet: The Gulf states were victims of Iranian attacks during the war that began with US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28. Iran lashed out, attacking a dozen countries in the region.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896274

[2026-05-15 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran executes protesting dad, denies family last visit, relatives say

Snippet: An Iranian father who protested the regime was executed after the state canceled his final visit with his family — only to tell them over the phone afterwards that they already killed him, his grieving relatives said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/world-news/iran-executes-protesting-dad-denies-family-last-visit-relatives-say/

[2026-05-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IMF warns of 'worst-case scenario' economic impact from Iran war

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday that continued disruptions related to the war in the Middle East risk an “unfavourable” global economic situation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/imf-warns-worst-case-scenario-economic-impact-iran-war

[2026-05-15 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Yemen sides agree to release over 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of 11-year war

Snippet: AMMAN, Jordan — Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Thursday reached a deal to free over 1,600 detainees in the largest swap during Yemen's 11-year civil war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/world/yemen-sides-agree-to-release-over-1600-detainees-in-the-largest-swap-of-11-year-war/2344333

[2026-05-15 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Separate Peace? Saudi Arabia Floats Regional Non-Aggression Pact With Iran

Snippet: Are regional Gulf countries seeking to forge there own separate peace deals with Iran, apart from the United States? That's what fresh Thursday reporting in the Financial Times suggests.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/separate-peace-track-saudi-arabia-floats-regional-non-aggression-pact-iran

[2026-05-15 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli war aggression

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on fellow BRICS nations to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States and Israel, as the war in the Middle East and the related fuel crisis dominate the two-day gathering in the Indian capital, New Delhi.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/iran-urges-brics-nations-to-condemn-us-israeli-war-aggression

[2026-05-15 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked, authorities said Thursday, as tensions escalated near the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/world/tensions-flare-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-a-ship-is-seized-and-another-is-sunk/2344315

[2026-05-15 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has floated a non-aggression pact between Iran and Middle Eastern states based on a 1970s agreement that eased tensions in Europe during the Cold War, The Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-floats-non-aggression-pact-iran-and-regional-states-report

[2026-05-15 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UAE an ‘active partner’ in US-Israeli war, says Iran

Snippet: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United Arab Emirates of being an “active partner” in the US-Israeli “aggression” against Iran in a Telegram post on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uae-active-partner-us-israeli-war-says-iran

[2026-05-15 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran

Snippet: Saudi Arabia is reportedly floating the idea of a non-aggression agreement between Middle East states and Iran as part of discussions on how to manage regional conflict, according to the Financial Times, citing two western diplomatic sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-suggests-middle-east-non-aggression-pact-iran

[2026-05-15 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran's ability to threaten neighbors heavily degraded, proxies 'cut off', says CENTCOM commander

Snippet: Iran's ability to threaten its neighbors and US interests has been dramatically reduced by US bombings, and Tehran's defense industry has been set back by 90%, a senior US admiral said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896258

[2026-05-15 02:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: China's Xi warns Trump differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

Snippet: China's Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader's praise for his counterpart.The exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing on Thursday underscored just how far apart Trump and Xi still are on thorny issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington's relations with Taiwan, which is self-ruled but which

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-china-visit-xi-jinping-warns-us-president-differences-over-taiwan-could-lead-to-conflict/05f91a68-e885-407b-bced-6a95288132a4

[2026-05-15 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Xi Jinping said China ‘would love to be a help’ with Iran, Trump claims

Snippet: Chinese strongman Xi Jinping said he “would love to be a help” in the conflict between the US and Iran, according to President Trump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/xi-jinping-said-china-would-love-to-be-a-help-with-iran-trump-claims/

[2026-05-15 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and UK Deputy Prime Minister hold talks over Iran attacks on UAE | The National

Snippet: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met the UK's Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy in London.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/14/sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-and-uk-deputy-prime-minister-hold-talks-over-iran-attacks-on-uae/

[2026-05-15 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian foreign minister: No military solution to the conflict

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to renewed US and Israeli threats on Iran, stating that all countries must seek solutions outside of military force, in comments made to Iranian media on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-foreign-minister-no-military-solution-conflict

[2026-05-15 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran convert formerly sentenced to death tells ‘Post’ Pope brought ‘shame’ by honoring envoy

Snippet: “Pope Leo XIV has brought shame upon the Christian world,” an Iranian-American Christian writer whose life was saved by Pope Benedict XVI after the Islamic regime sentenced her to death for converting, told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-896250

[2026-05-15 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says Xi pledged not to arm Iran

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said that President Xi Jinping offered China’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and vowed not to send arms to Iran during a meeting between the leaders in Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-xi-pledged-not-arm-iran

[2026-05-15 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Global economy heading towards 'adverse scenario', IMF says | The National

Snippet: The Iran war is threatening to exact a major hit on the global economy as negotiations for a lasting ceasefire remain at an impasse, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/14/global-economy-heading-towards-adverse-scenario-imf-says/

[2026-05-15 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China will work behind the scenes to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

Snippet: China will use its influence in Iran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC in an interview on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/china-xi-trump-iran-war-oil-strait-hormuz-bessent.html

[2026-05-15 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cancilleres de BRICS se reúnen en India mientras guerra con Irán y petróleo ponen a prueba unidad

Snippet: El canciller indio S. Jaishankar (d) con el canciller ruso Serguéi Lavrov en la cumbre de los BRICS en Nueva Delhi, India, el 14 de mayo del 2026. (AP foto/Manish Swarup)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-brics-reunion-brasil-rusia-china-sudafrica-iran-5ec63f02623ff0d22744124faeb4d5e9

[2026-05-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Prominent Australian academic denies links to powerful Iranian politician

Snippet: Prof Abbas Rajabifard of the University of Melbourne says he was listed as a co-author of research with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator in recent peace talks, without his knowledge

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/15/melbourne-university-iranian-chief-negotiator-abbas-rajabifard-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf

[2026-05-15 00:50 UTC+10:00] [Late-night TV roundup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stephen Colbert on Trump tanking the US economy: ‘Experts call it the poop chute’

Snippet: Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s trip to China with Elon Musk, Maga lies over the Iran war and manosphere trends

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/may/14/stephen-colbert-trump-economy-china-elon-musk

[2026-05-15 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis

Snippet: US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit and scheduled talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, rare earths, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the Iran war expected to dominate the agenda. The visit may produce visible deliverables, but the larger test is whether either side can gain leverage while leaving the deepest disputes unresolved.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896242

[2026-05-15 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's largest swap

Snippet: The internationally recognized Yemeni government and the Iran-backed Houthis will exchange more than 1,600 prisoners, the office of the UN special envoy for Yemen said on Thursday, marking the largest release of detainees since the outbreak of the war in Yemen.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896241

[2026-05-15 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran claims it deployed small submarines to cause more chaos in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: WASHINGTON — A top Iranian navy commander claimed the Islamic Republic has deployed some of its small submarines, known as the “dolphins of the Persian Gulf,” in the Strait of Hormuz to wreak further havoc on the critical oil chokepoint, according to state media.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/iran-claims-it-deployed-small-submarines-to-cause-more-chaos-in-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-05-15 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Judge freezes Trump sanctions on UN official critical of Israel

Snippet: A US judge has temporarily blocked sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, who was blacklisted by President Donald Trump’s administration over her criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639983-albanese-us-court-suspend-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-15 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: A US judge has temporarily blocked sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, who was blacklisted by President Donald Trump’s administration over her criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639983-albanese-us-court-suspend-sanctions/

[2026-05-15 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has discussed the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israel war on Iran during his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as negotiations to end the conflict and open the waterway are stalled.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/trump-xi-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-as-chinese-vessels-transit-key-waterway

[2026-05-15 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war

Snippet: Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund to secure financial assistance due to the conflict in the Middle East, a source close to the IMF said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896236

[2026-05-14 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu's boast of secret visit to UAE sparks awkward denial from Abu Dhabi

Snippet: Israel and the United Arab Emirates released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahus-boast-secret-visit-uae-sparks-awkward-denial-abu-dhabi

[2026-05-14 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran

Snippet: A vessel reportedly operating as a "floating armoury" in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to the maritime risk management company Vanguard.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx219xwxg9no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-14 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march

Snippet: Near Damascus Gate, members of the Jewish-Palestinian movement Standing Together handed out flowers, greeted residents in Arabic and positioned themselves near Palestinian shops and neighbourhoods as thousands of nationalist marchers carrying Israeli flags prepared to enter the Old City. Israeli police deployed large security forces along the route, including barriers, mounted officers and reinforced patrols.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/14/peace-activists-rally-to-protect-palestinians-during-jerusalem-flag-march/

[2026-05-14 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Cuba Depletes Fuel As Blackouts Worsen, Putting Havana's Communists Under Pressure Ahead Of U.S. Talks

Snippet: Today's news cycle centers on President Donald Trump's summit and state banquet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with early messaging from both sides pointing to a constructive first day. Once Trump concludes his China trip, if a peace deal emerges to de-escalate the Iran conflict - likely with Beijing leaning on Tehran to reopen the Hormuz chokepoint - the Trump administration's attention may quickly pivot to the next pressure point: Communist-controlled Cuba.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cuba-depletes-fuel-blackouts-worsen-putting-havanas-communists-under-pressure-ahead-us

[2026-05-14 23:11 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized

Snippet: Foreign minister says ships must cooperate with Iranian navy, as vessel reportedly seized outside UAE port

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/14/iran-strait-of-hormuz-navy-uae

[2026-05-14 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli officials say Hezbollah drone wounds 3 civilians

Snippet: JERUSALEM (AP) — A Hezbollah drone exploded inside Israel on Thursday, injuring three civilians, two of them severely, according to the Israeli military and hospitals.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-iran-c194620ef1838812da6167db918da3ea

[2026-05-14 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts

Snippet: The British economy is showing far more resilience than expected by many economists, including the IMF which suggested the UK would be hardest hit by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyprjddgj3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu's boast of secret visit to UAE sparks awkward denial from Abu Dhabi

Snippet: Israel and the United Arab Emirates released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-uae-relations-spotlight-after-secret-meeting-disagreement

[2026-05-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Diego warship preps for battle in Middle East as California sailors ready for deployment

Snippet: A San Diego-based US Navy amphibious assault ship is preparing for deployment as tensions with Iran escalate on multiple fronts.Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told a House subcommittee Tuesday that the 843-foot USS Makin Island is gearing up to deploy with Marines from Camp Pendleton.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/san-diego-warship-preps-for-battle-in-middle-east/

[2026-05-14 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iraq sought financial assistance from IMF as result of Iran war, says report

Snippet: Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the Iran war, a source close to the IMF told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraq-sought-financial-assistance-imf-result-iran-war-says-report

[2026-05-14 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Proclaims Safe, Toll-Free Passage For 30 Chinese Tankers Amid Xi-Trump Summit

Snippet: During President Trump's ongoing state visit to China, he and President Xi Jinping agreed that the ‌Strait of ‌Hormuz must be open for ‌the ⁠free flow of energy. They along with their senior officials have expressed agreement that no country can ​be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/iran-proclaims-safe-toll-free-passage-several-chinese-tankers-amid-xi-trump-summit

[2026-05-14 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Shoppers rein in April spending as Iran war-driven gas prices squeeze budgets

Snippet: Shoppers stop their carts to observe big-screen televisions on display in a Costco warehouse Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Timnath, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/retail-sales-consumer-gas-iran-f77b8986d274c40b913c26ba39492ead

[2026-05-14 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore Airlines expects 'full impact' of fuel cost in fiscal 2026-27

Snippet: Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines are among Southeast Asia's biggest carriers, all of which must are contend with a doubling in the cost of jet fuel this year because of the war in Iran. (Photos by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/singapore-airlines-expects-full-impact-of-fuel-cost-in-fiscal-2026-27

[2026-05-14 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pope Leo XIV warns of AI and weaponry leading to global annihilation

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV visits the Città Universitaria (University City) at Sapienza University of Rome to meet with faculty and students at the institution’s primary campus, one of the world’s oldest and largest universities, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-ai-artificial-intelligence-iran-mideast-gaza-171df0329f7b6645124900c1e038c1f6

[2026-05-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures At New Record High On Tech, Tehran, Trade, Taiwan And Tariffs

Snippet: US futures are higher as we await color on the Trump-Xi summit and US- Iran negotiations, which are said to be ongoing, and as the tech meltup continues. What is known so far is that Trump / Xi agree that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, Hormuz should reopen without a toll or militarization; the countries will look to increase investment in each other as NVDA H20 chips are approved for a set of Chinese companies.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-new-record-high-tech-tehran-trade-taiwan-and-tariffs

[2026-05-14 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: BRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid differences over Iran war

Snippet: Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of emerging economies began a two-day meeting in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on Thursday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/14/brics-foreign-ministers-meet-in-india-amid-differences-over-iran-war/

[2026-05-14 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US intel fears Iran war handed China strategic advantage – WaPo

Snippet: The US-Israeli war against Iran has handed China a strategic opening to chip away at US influence on every major front, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a classified intelligence analysis.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639982-us-intel-fears-iran-war-china-edge/