[2026-04-24 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Alarm as Iran's 'sacrificing life' war campaign in Australia lets children sign up

Snippet: Last week, local media in Iran reported that "Janfada girls" had been involved in a pro-regime demonstration in Iran. Source: Getty, SBS

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/iran-war-campaign-australia-children-concerns/74jhynxeo

[2026-04-24 09:55 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: After toasting €90B loan, EU leaders face up to the morning after

Snippet: AYIA NAPA, Cyprus ― The afternoon began with the EU finally sealing its €90 billion loan to Ukraine. The evening ended with leaders confronting the sheer scale of everything else they have to do.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-summit-toasting-ukraine-loan-morning-after-challenges-defense-budget-iran/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-24 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan core inflation accelerates after five months as Iran war pushes energy prices higher

Snippet: Core inflation in Japan accelerated for the first time in five months, rising to 1.8% in March as Iran war-fueled higher energy prices stoke consumer inflation.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/japan-cpi-march-inflation-iran-war-boj-rate.html

[2026-04-24 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran reportedly drops more mines in Strait of Hormuz — as US moves more minesweepers into the region

Snippet: The US is ramping up its minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz — after US officials reportedly found that Iran had dropped more mines in the narrow oil chokepoint, which has been effectively shut down for weeks.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/world-news/iran-reportedly-drops-more-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-moves-more-minesweepers-into-the-region/

[2026-04-24 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump pressed on nuclear strike against Iran (VIDEO)

Snippet: Donald Trump has lashed out at a reporter who asked whether his threats to destroy Iranian power plants, bridges, and the entire civilization meant he was ready to use a nuclear weapon, dismissing the question as “stupid.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638990-trump-nuclear-weapons-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-24 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: PIMCO Privately Lends Over $10 Billion To Dollar-Strapped Gulf States

Snippet: Just days after the UAE hinted at a growing dollar shortage in the Gulf nation by requesting swap lines with the Fed, Bloomberg reports that as Iran's struggling neighbors scramble to build cash buffers to deal with any potential economic fallout from the Iran war, one large buyer has stepped in: the world's largest bond manager, Pacific Investment Management Co.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/pimco-privately-lends-over-10-billion-dollar-strapped-gulf-states

[2026-04-24 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Air Force Extends Use Of Iran Attack Plane A-10 'Warthog' To 2030

Snippet: Authored by Victoria Friedman via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/air-force-extends-use-iran-attack-plane-10-warthog-2030

[2026-04-24 07:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IRGC commander backs Iran ‘unity’ after Trump division claims

Snippet: Iran’s Quds Force commander has reinforced calls for national unity, pushing back against claims of internal divisions made by US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-commander-backs-iran-unity-after-trump-division-claims

[2026-04-24 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Trump says he won't use nuclear weapon in Iran war

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 18-19)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424000452315

[2026-04-24 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Trump says he won't use nuclear weapon in Iran war

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 8-10, 16)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424000451315

[2026-04-24 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/trump-rules-out-striking-iran-with-nuclear-weapon/2327675

[2026-04-24 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks

Snippet: Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/trump-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-iran-war.html

[2026-04-24 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump threatens to ‘finish it up militarily’ if Iran refuses to make a deal

Snippet: President Trump said Thursday afternoon that he plans to resume bombing Iran if there’s no peace deal.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/us-news/trump-threatens-to-finish-it-up-militarily-if-iran-refuses-to-make-a-deal/

[2026-04-24 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump says he won't use nuclear weapon in Iran war

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out using a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran, noting that he hopes to make the "best" peace deal with the Islamic Republic and does not want to "rush himself".

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424000400315

[2026-04-24 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US sanctions Cambodian senator over purported scam network links

Snippet: The United States Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against the Cambodian Senator Kok An, accusing the politician of using his influence and connections to protect a network of scam operators.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/23/us-sanctions-cambodian-senator-over-purported-scam-network-links

[2026-04-24 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Snippet: People climb on old tanks at the Armored Corps memorial site during a ceremony marking Israel’s annual Memorial Day for the soldiers who died in the nation’s conflicts and victims of nationalistic attacks, in Latrun, Israel, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, FIle)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/iran-israel-us-lebanon-pope-f89816028a2b16c26e06d76269ca9f19

[2026-04-24 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Israel Waiting For US Greenlight To Renew Iran War: New 'Targets Marked', Says Katz

Snippet: It should come as no surprise that the Netanyahu government is not happy with this current lull in the Iran war, as Trump's initially declared 3-5 day ceasefire extension has become more of an indefinite truce, with the Hormuz Strait blockade still on.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/israel-waiting-us-greenlight-renew-iran-war-new-targets-marked-says-katz

[2026-04-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of overwhelming force.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-rules-out-using-nuclear-weapons-against-iran

[2026-04-24 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’

Snippet: Several Iranian officials have stressed that their country is united, rejecting United States President Donald Trump’s claims of a rift in the leadership in Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/23/iran-dismisses-trumps-claim-of-leadership-rift-says-nation-is-one-soul

[2026-04-24 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran daily briefing: Israel, Lebanon peace talks, Trump's 'shoot and kill' order

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-24/iran-daily-briefing-april-24/106582870

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences - comment

Snippet: British law enforcement made a series of sweeping arrests of arsonists and conspirators in the spate of attacks against UK Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident sites this week, and while the arrests and preemptive actions are welcome, these efforts are only treatments for the symptoms rather than the underlying disease.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-894022

[2026-04-24 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran war exposes Japan's dependence on medial supply imports

Snippet: TOKYO -- The war in the Middle East is raising concern over Japan's supply of plastic products for medical care and drawing renewed attention to how heavily the country relies on imports for such essential items as dialysis tubes.The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has cut sharply into Japanese imports of crude oil and the petrochemical feedstock naphtha, which is used to make plastics.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/iran-war-exposes-japan-s-dependence-on-medial-supply-imports

[2026-04-24 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran war exposes Japan's dependence on medical supply imports

Snippet: Japan relies more 99% of its medical gloves on imports. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/iran-war-exposes-japan-s-dependence-on-medical-supply-imports

[2026-04-24 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Can Iran charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz? | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/23/hormuz-strait-tolls-iran/

[2026-04-24 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran in Indian ocean - DailyNews

Snippet: The U.S. military on Thursday seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil, ratcheting up a standoff with Iran a day after its paramilitary Revolutionary Guards took control of two vessels in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/24/breaking-news/984712/us-seizes-another-oil-tanker-associated-with-iran-in-indian-ocean/

[2026-04-24 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/pope-leo-ends-africa-visit-with-open-air-mass-in-equatorial-guinea/2327570

[2026-04-24 05:31 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Shoot and kill': Trump's death orders issued

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Friday, April 24.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attack-iran-live-updates-april-24-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/4aa34654-9dfb-40a2-9813-57fdc3436ca4

[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A pivotal summit - DailyNews

Snippet: United States (US) President Donald Trump, despite his constant “drill, baby, drill” mantra and steadfast support for “Big Oil”, may have unwittingly become the biggest champion of Renewable Energy thanks to the Iran War, which has strangled the world’s fuel supply. Indeed, conservative estimates suggest that it will take at least two years for the crude oil supply to get back to normal (think February 27, 2026, the day before the war started) and five years for Liquefied Natural Gas

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/24/editorial/984502/a-pivotal-summit/

[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL reinforces TFS in defence against terrorism financing - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has significantly strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country’s financial system.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/24/local/984621/sl-reinforces-tfs-in-defence-against-terrorism-financing/

[2026-04-24 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says

Snippet: "Israel is prepared to renew the war against Iran," Defense Minister Israel Katz said at the end of a situational assessment on Thursday, with the military awaiting the green light from the United States to "complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty."

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894002

[2026-04-24 04:55 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump may talk of regime infighting, but Iran seems united by strategy born of war

Snippet: Tensions around US negotiations may reflect mistake of assassinating more pragmatic and experienced figures

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/trump-may-talk-of-regime-infighting-but-iran-seems-united-by-strategy-born-of-war

[2026-04-24 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pope Leo departs Equatorial Guinea after wrapping up his 11-day trip to Africa

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/23/pope-leo-departs-equatorial-guinea-after-wrapping-up-his-11-day-trip-to-africa/

[2026-04-24 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The Trump factor: Will Maga politics and war with Iran taint the 2026 World Cup? | The National

Snippet: The US will be one of the hosts of this year's Fifa's World Cup, but there are serious concerns that the policies of President Donald Trump will overshadow the biggest global sporting event.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/23/trump-world-cup-controversy-politics/

[2026-04-24 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The Trump factor: Will Maga politics and war with Iran taint the 2026 Fifa World Cup? | The National

Snippet: The US will be one of the hosts of this year's Fifa World Cup, but there are serious concerns that the policies of President Donald Trump will overshadow the biggest global sporting event.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/24/iran-at-the-fifa-world-cup-trump/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Italia descarta reemplazar a Irán en el Mundial tras sugerencia de allegado a Trump

Snippet: Jugadores de Italia reaccionan tras perder ante Bosnia-Herzegovina en la final del repechaje europeo para el Mundial en Zenica, Bosnia, el martes 31 de marzo de 2026. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mundial-italia-iran-trump-534d5ee5932c1ca657cc3032642db49c

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Air defences activated in Tehran as ‘hostile targets’ reported

Snippet: Air defence systems were activated in parts of Tehran on Thursday, with Iranian media reporting attempts to intercept what were described as “hostile targets”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/air-defences-activated-tehran-hostile-targets-reported

[2026-04-24 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Starting from the end: Resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict is key to regional peace - opinion

Snippet: The war that began on October 7, 2023, may be officially over. But the conflicts that underlie it have not been addressed. That is why Hamas still controls more than two million Palestinians in Gaza. That is why Hamas remains armed. That is why Hezbollah has not been dismantled. That is why Iran remains the principal adversary of both Israel and the United States.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-893741

[2026-04-24 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Brent oil tops $104 per barrel on unconfirmed report Iran's top negotiator resigned

Snippet: Brent oil prices jumped more than 3% after Israeli broadcaster N12 reported that Iran's top negotiator with the United States has resigned.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/oil-price-iran-war-strait-hormuz.html

[2026-04-24 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says

Snippet: Despite media reports earlier this week claiming that Iran had successfully bypassed the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime expert told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday that the US naval action has been largely successful at limiting Iran’s oil transfer capabilities.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894007

[2026-04-24 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Surrounded By 24/7 Medical Team In Hideout As Generals Run Iran: NYT

Snippet: The NY Times in a new deep dive of what governing structures now look like inside Iran says what's already long been obvious to many in the wake of longtime Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death: "When Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran as the supreme leader, he exerted absolute power over all decisions about war, peace and negotiations with the United States.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ayatollah-mojtaba-khamenei-surrounded-247-medical-team-hideout-generals-run-iran-nyt

[2026-04-24 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rocían con líquido rojo en Berlín a Reza Pahlavi, el príncipe heredero iraní exiliado

Snippet: El iraní Reza Pahlavi, hijo exiliado del sha Reza Pahlavi, protegido por fuerzas de seguridad tras ser atacado con un líquido rojo después de una conferencia de prensa en Berlín, Alemania, el jueves 23 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Markus Schreiber)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pahlavi-iran-alemania-guerra-eeuu-779209e0b6117ca43bd95d41da43c32b

[2026-04-24 03:28 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Extended naval blockade is an admission US military escalation poses even greater risk

Snippet: Battle of the blockades may still have more time to run as both the US and Iran try to assert control over the strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/extended-naval-blockade-is-an-admission-us-military-escalation-poses-even-greater-risk

[2026-04-24 03:26 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

Snippet: US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/trump-claims-us-has-total-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-seizes-two-container-ships

[2026-04-24 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Emirates airline boss Tim Clark guarantees strong rebound from Iran war | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/04/23/emirates-airline-boss-tim-clark-guarantees-strong-rebound-from-iran-war/

[2026-04-24 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Emirates airline boss Tim Clark expects strong rebound from Iran war | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/04/23/emirates-airline-boss-tim-clark-expects-strong-rebound-from-iran-war/

[2026-04-24 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel seeks ‘green light’ from US to kill remaining Khamenei family members

Snippet: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has openly signalled plans to target Iran’s leadership, saying Israel is waiting for US approval to strike members of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s family, including his son, the current supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-seeks-green-light-us-kill-remaining-khamenei-family-members

[2026-04-24 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump orders US to 'shoot and ‌kill any ​boat' laying mines in ​the ‌Strait of ⁠Hormuz

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-24/iran-war-live-updates-us-shoot-kill-hormuz/106598082

[2026-04-24 02:42 UTC+10:00] [2026 FIFA World Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Giving Italy second chance at FIFA World Cup ‘is not right’, sports minister says

Snippet: Italy should not get a FIFA World Cup do-over, according to its own sports minister, Andrea Abodi.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/world-cup-fifa-italy-participating-instead-of-iran/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-24 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Snippet: Italy players react during a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-iran-italy-93fc46cd72a9b8e0540377c96bc14ba9

[2026-04-24 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘The Iranians are going crazy’ over Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — as they still refuse to meet

Snippet: Iran’s regime is “going crazy” over President Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to an insider, as the leadership still refuses to come to the negotiating table.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/us-news/the-iranians-are-going-crazy-over-trumps-blockade-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-as-they-still-refuse-to-meet/