[2026-04-20 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa or was he finally heard?

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV is cheered by faithful as he arrives to celebrate a mass at Saurimo esplanade, Angola, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/africa-pope-leo-trump-iran-war-d72ee89589d821785fa4ed195f0e99f6

[2026-04-20 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Qué saber mientras pende de un hilo el alto el fuego en la guerra con Irán

Snippet: Trabajadores pasan junto a vallas publicitarias cerca del Hotel Serena antes de la segunda ronda de negociaciones entre EEUU e Irán, en Islamabad, Pakistán, el lunes 20 de abril de 2026. (Foto AP/Anjum Naveed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-guerra-eeuu-ormuz-pakistan-0c419517543591cb7d947ef690b8e396

[2026-04-20 22:16 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: French budget faces €4B in cuts as Iran war hampers growth

Snippet: PARIS ― France is looking at slashing at least €4 billion in spending this year to keep its public finances under control.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/france-looks-to-cut-e4b-in-spending-as-iran-war-weighs-on-growth-roland-lescure/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-20 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iraq’s ruling Shia bloc races to choose PM as US, Iran watch

Snippet: Baghdad, Iraq – It’s been more than five months since Iraq’s parliamentary elections, but the Coordination Framework – the largest parliamentary bloc of Shia parties – has failed to choose its prime ministerial candidate amid internal power struggles.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/20/iraqs-ruling-shia-bloc-races-to-choose-pm-as-us-iran-watch

[2026-04-20 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s refusal of second round of US peace talks was ‘posturing’: Pakistani sources

Snippet: ISLAMABAD — After Iran claimed it had refused to attend a second round of peace talks on Sunday, Tehran is now “willing for a second round” of negotiations — and its bluster so far is mere posturing for the best deal possible, Pakistani sources exclusively told The Post on Monday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/world-news/irans-threats-to-skip-2nd-round-of-us-peace-talks-are-posturing-pakistani-sources/

[2026-04-20 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

Snippet: Traders have been betting millions of dollars shortly before US President Donald Trump makes big announcements throughout his second term.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c9qd9335838o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Gulf Trade Exposure Index: Nations at greatest risk from Hormuz Strait closure | The National

Snippet: The war with Iran has laid bare one of the global economy's most exposed fault lines. For nearly two months, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but stopped and the countries that depend most heavily on what passes through it are now confronting the full weight of that reliance.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/20/gulf-trade-exposure-index-nations-at-greatest-risk-from-hormuz-strait-closure/

[2026-04-20 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: War on Iran: Why Egypt cannot afford to take sides

Snippet: Since the outbreak of regional war in February, through to the initial collapse of Pakistan-led negotiations between the US and Iran this month, Egypt has behaved differently than Gulf states might have expected.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/war-iran-why-egypt-faces-delicate-balancing-act

[2026-04-20 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: War on Iran: Why Egypt cannot afford to take sides

Snippet: Since the outbreak of regional war in February, through to the initial collapse of Pakistan-led negotiations between the US and Iran this month, Egypt has behaved differently than Gulf states might have expected.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/war-iran-why-egypt-can-not-afford-take-sides

[2026-04-20 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Qatar facing 'strategic shock' in energy, influence crisis in wake of Iran war

Snippet: The temporary ceasefire announced earlier this month between the United States, Israel, and Iran may have halted active firing, but for Qatar, the war left deep scars.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893577

[2026-04-20 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic at standstill as US boards Iranian vessel | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/20/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-traffic-at-standstill-as-us-boards-iranian-vessel/

[2026-04-20 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What is real? Iran’s conflicting messages & Trump’s confusing stance

Snippet: This week, the Middle East saw confusion and contradictions from Iran and the US that raise more questions than answers.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-893578

[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks

Snippet: After Guardian reports about danger to V2X employees, sources say state department raised concerns with defense contractor

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/defense-contractor-evacuate-iraq-kuwait

[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: New government, old constraints: What Baghdad needs to do to tame pro-Iran militias in Iraq | The National

Snippet: A new government is set to be inaugurated in Baghdad at a moment of acute national and regional volatility. It will assume office at a critical crossroads and face a defining test: either pursue and implement far-reaching structural reforms, including the credible resolution of armed non-state actors from state institutions, or risk a slide into intensified confrontation between the US and entrenched militia networks, with potentially violent consequences for the state itself.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/20/iraq-politics-militias-baghdad-iran-us-middle-east-war/

[2026-04-20 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know as ceasefire in Iran war hangs in balance

Snippet: Pakistani authorities have begun tightening security in the capital, Islamabad, ahead of a possible second round of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-what-to-know-beb5625f8537ceaf22c061cf073210aa

[2026-04-20 20:47 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran’s AI memes are reaching people, and winning the propaganda war

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/iran-ai-memes-reaching-people-winning-propaganda-war/

[2026-04-20 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's biggest airlines bring forward fuel surcharge to cope with Iran war

Snippet: Like other airlines, Japan's two largest carriers are suffering from big rises in the cost of jet fuel. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-biggest-airlines-bring-forward-fuel-surcharge-to-cope-with-iran-war

[2026-04-20 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran’s Quds Force commander visits Baghdad as factions look to fill PM post | The National

Snippet: Iranian Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad and held meetings with pro-Tehran militias and political leaders as a fragile ceasefire with the US holds, sources told The National.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/20/irans-quds-force-commander-visits-baghdad-as-factions-look-to-fill-pm-post/

[2026-04-20 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran says ‘no decision’ has been made whether to attend second round of peace talks with US

Snippet: Iran said Monday that no decision has yet been made whether to attend the second round of peace talks with the United States in Pakistan as the clerical regime accused Washington of violating the ceasefire by seizing its Touska cargo ship.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/world-news/iran-says-no-decision-has-been-made-to-attend-second-round-of-peace-talks-with-us/

[2026-04-20 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: From Leverage To Liability: The Hormuz Strait Is Now Iran's Biggest Weakness

Snippet: Authored by Daniel Lacalle,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/leverage-liability-hormuz-strait-now-irans-biggest-weakness

[2026-04-20 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Jumping jacks

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/voices/newsletters/best-marcos-jr-health-zaldy-co-arrest-united-states-israel-war-iran/

[2026-04-20 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does the US and Iran’s ‘fight-talk’ dynamic mean before their ceasefire expires?

Snippet: Meanwhile, China expresses ‘concern’ over America’s interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350738/what-does-us-and-irans-fight-talk-dynamic-mean-their-ceasefire-expires?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 19:55 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does the US and Iran’s ‘fight-talk’ dynamic mean before their ceasefire expires?

Snippet: Meanwhile, China expresses ‘concern’ over America’s interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350738/what-does-us-and-irans-fight-talk-dynamic-mean-their-ceasefire-expires

[2026-04-20 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU highlights backing for Palestinians amid Iran War

Snippet: European backers put on a show of support for the Palestinian Authority and the push for a two-state solution on Monday, as the US-Israeli war with Iran has dragged focus away from Israel's war on Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eu-highlights-backing-palestinians-amid-mideast-war

[2026-04-20 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israeli military acknowledges soldier smashed Jesus statue in southern Lebanon | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/20/israeli-military-acknowledges-soldier-smashed-jesus-statue-in-southern-lebanon/

[2026-04-20 19:19 UTC+10:00] [Documentary films] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘We wasted a lot of lives’: CIA spymaster’s caution over past Iran intervention resurfaces from beyond the grave

Snippet: A documentary about Peter Sichel – the ‘Jewish James Bond’ who died in 2025 – includes striking mea culpas about the cost and efficacy of US involvement in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/20/cia-spymaster-agent-peter-sichel-caution-over-iran-intervention-resurfaces-us-middle-east

[2026-04-20 19:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Flights cancelled, routes change as war uncertainty, fuel price grows

Snippet: Foreign airlines are already cancelling flights and reducing schedules to Australia, raising the prospect of more disruption if the fuel shock from the US-Israel war on Iran is not resolved by May.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/flights-cancelled-routes-change-as-war-uncertainty-fuel-price-grows-20260420-p5zpb2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran foreign ministry says US not serious about pursuing diplomacy

Snippet: Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called "violations" of their two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-foreign-ministry-says-us-not-serious-about-pursuing-diplomacy

[2026-04-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies

Snippet: PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350718/china-presses-imf-quota-reform-better-surveillance-advanced-economies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies

Snippet: PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350718/china-presses-imf-quota-reform-better-surveillance-advanced-economies

[2026-04-20 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Two more Israelis charged in Iran spy case amid expanding online recruitment drive

Snippet: State prosecutors were set to file an indictment Monday against two young Israelis from central Israel accused of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, in what security authorities described as the latest in a series of cases involving alleged online recruitment efforts targeting Israeli citizens.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893580

[2026-04-20 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Europe Faces Summer Jet Fuel Crisis As Iran War Slashes Supply

Snippet: Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/europe-faces-summer-jet-fuel-crisis-iran-war-slashes-supply

[2026-04-20 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China calls for ‘concerted’ industry efforts to tackle excess solar production

Snippet: China has called for "concerted efforts" to ease its solar power industry's severe overcapacity crisis, as part of Beijing's campaign to end a fierce price war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/china-solar-production-energy-iran-war.html

[2026-04-20 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to last

Snippet: The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cgqk5gp95yzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 18:44 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Vacate your engine room’: US seizure of Iranian ship risks shutting down peace talks

Snippet: The US Navy’s forcible seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship has thrown doubt on an announcement from President Donald Trump that US negotiators were on their way to Pakistan for another round of talks with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/vacate-your-engine-room-us-seizure-of-iranian-ship-risks-shutting-down-peace-talks-20260420-p5zpj9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran condemns US ‘maritime piracy’ after ship seizure

Snippet: Iran has denounced a US attack on one of its vessels as “armed maritime piracy,” warning of retaliation.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638745-iran-condemns-us-maritime-piracy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-20 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz, Iran says "no plans" to join talks

Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Monday as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/tensions-escalate-over-strait-of-hormuz-iran-says-no-plans-to-join-talks/

[2026-04-20 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran launches drone strikes on US military vessels after cargo ship seized near Hormuz | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/20/iran-launches-drone-strikes-on-us-military-vessels-after-cargo-ship-seized-near-hormuz/

[2026-04-20 18:21 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two teenagers arrested over arson attack on synagogue in north-west London

Snippet: Boy, 17, and man, 19, detained as Met says it is investigating claims a series of antisemitic attacks are linked to Iran

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/20/arrests-arson-attack-synagogue-kenton-north-west-london

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

Source: AP News

Title: Dos detenidos en Reino Unido por el incendio provocado en una sinagoga el fin de semana

Snippet: Policías patrullan en una zona acordonada cerca de la sinagoga Kenton United en Harrow, un suburbio de Londres, el domingo 19 de abril de 2026. (Jamie Lashmar/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/reino-unido-ataque-sinagoga-detenidos-iran-antisemita-450bb803e6abc76f98256fba15061e93

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Strait of Hormuz crisis hits energy flows

Snippet: But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350703/chinas-trade-iran-gulf-states-plunges-strait-hormuz-crisis-hits-energy-flows?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Strait of Hormuz crisis hits energy flows

Snippet: But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350703/chinas-trade-iran-gulf-states-plunges-strait-hormuz-crisis-hits-energy-flows

[2026-04-20 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue

Snippet: Police officers patrol at a cordon near Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, a suburb of London, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Jamie Lashmar/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-arson-synagogue-iran-persian-language-media-cc5cb8771b162d3a2ec19010e1b03127

[2026-04-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australians turn on ‘unreliable, erratic’ Trump as Iran war drags on

Snippet: Donald Trump’s popularity in Australia has plunged to its lowest level of his second term as US president due to the war in Iran, as most Australians remain unconvinced the nation’s military should play a role in helping to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australians-turn-on-unreliable-erratic-trump-as-iran-war-drags-on-20260420-p5zpad.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran to send negotiation team to Islamabad, say Pakistani officials

Snippet: Hoardings displaying the flags of the three countries, as Islamabad prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for a second set of peace talks. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/iran-to-send-negotiation-team-to-islamabad-say-pakistani-officials

[2026-04-20 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran to send team to Islamabad for US peace talks: Pakistan officials

Snippet: Hoardings displaying the flags of the three countries, as Islamabad prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for a second set of peace talks. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/iran-to-send-team-to-islamabad-for-us-peace-talks-pakistan-officials

[2026-04-20 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Airlines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet fuel crunch

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday said he will “promptly” convene the country’s National Security Council to address the possibility of jet fuel shortages linked to the ongoing war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-germany-security-council-jet-fuel-shortage/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-20 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gaps over Iran's nuclear work remain, missile programme not negotiable with US, senior Iranian source says

Snippet: Differences over Iran's nuclear programme still remain, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Monday, as Iran and the United States try to reach a lasting peace with the two-week ceasefire ending soon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaps-over-irans-nuclear-work-remain-missile-programme-not-negotiable-us

[2026-04-20 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Snippet: Global oil prices have jumped by more than 5% after US President Donald Trump said the US had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjzy35825o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Suben el petróleo y las acciones mientras el pulso US-Irán mantiene en vilo Ormuz

Snippet: Gente trabaja en la Bolsa de Nueva York en Nueva York, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mercados-mundiales-iran-petroleo-87ffc8cb3748774f95b15599249a3d61