[2026-04-16 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: White House Says It Will Not Renew Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver

Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration will not extend a temporary sanctions waiver on Russian oil that was introduced last month to stabilize global energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/16/white-house-says-it-will-not-renew-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-a92516

[2026-04-16 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

Snippet: Columns of fire have engulfed the largest of Australia’s two oil refineries, just as the ⁠nation faces pressure to shore up fuel security with the Iran war disrupting global supply.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/fire-breaks-out-at-crucial-australian-refinery-raising-fuel-supply-fears

[2026-04-16 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese stocks hit new high as AI boosts tech heavy Asian markets

Snippet: Japanese stocks jumped on Thursday morning, following a rally on Wall Street as investors grow optimistic about the possibility of further U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. (File Photo by Nozomi Okubo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japanese-stocks-hit-new-high-as-ai-boosts-tech-heavy-asian-markets

[2026-04-16 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Second round of US-Iran talks being discussed – White House

Snippet: The US is in discussions on staging a second round of peace talks with Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638488-us-iran-talks-islamabad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-16 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan: Second round of US-Iranian talks to take place soon

Snippet: The US and Iran are willing to hold talks again soon, but so far no date has been set, according to Pakistan.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-second-round-us-iranian-talks-take-place-soon

[2026-04-16 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran threatens to sink American ships in Strait of Hormuz, claims US ground invasion would be ‘great’

Snippet: Iran has threatened to sink American ships policing the Strait of Hormuz amid the blockade – and wildly claimed that a US ground invasion would be “great” for the clerical regime.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/iran-threatens-to-sink-american-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-claims-us-ground-invasion-would-be-great/

[2026-04-16 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: War on Iran: How the West is shaping a dystopian era

Snippet: Until recently, the EU high representative for foreign policy, Kaja Kallas, owned the record as the western official with the poorest knowledge of the history of World War Two, having had the brazen audacity - or the unforgivable lack of awareness - to claim last year that it was news to her that Russia and China had played a crucial role in its outcome.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/iran-war-carney-rubio-west-shaping-dystopian-era-how

[2026-04-16 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Boasts It Is Fast Rebuilding Bridges & Rail Lines After US Wrought Destruction

Snippet: Iran is seeking to put out images showing its resiliency after the country was hit with tens of thousands of airstrikes during over a month of the US-Israel Operation Epic Fury, including blowing up bridges, rail lines and other infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-boasts-it-fast-rebuilding-bridges-rail-lines-after-us-wrought-destruction

[2026-04-16 18:06 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Europe live: Russia ‘does not deserve’ lifting of sanctions, Zelenskyy says, after deadly overnight strikes in Ukraine

Snippet: Ukrainian president says nearly 700 Russian drones and 19 ballistic missiles mostly targeted Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/16/europe-russia-zelenskyy-ukraine-nato-rutte-merz-magyar-latest-updates

[2026-04-16 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: EasyJet's stock drops as the Middle East conflict, fuel costs weigh on bookings outlook

Snippet: EasyJet's stock fell on Thursday after it warned that the Iran war and higher fuel prices are weighing on customer bookings.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/easyjet-shares-fuel-costs-middle-east-bookings.html

[2026-04-16 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Economics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues

Snippet: Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disrupted

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/16/uk-possible-food-shortages-iran-war-co2

[2026-04-16 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Don't call time on dollar dominance just yet, say analysts as 'petroyuan' call sparks debate

Snippet: The U.S. Dollar suffered in 2025 as traders embraced "Sell America." But the war in Iran boosted the global reserve currency —albeit temporarily — and has analysts debating: has the greenback turned a corner?

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/us-dollar-dominance-reserve-currency-iran-war-oil-china.html

[2026-04-16 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran

Snippet: Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/pakistani-army-chief-visits-tehran-in-bid-to-broker-renewed-talks-between-us-and-iran/

[2026-04-16 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares rise for 3rd day on eased Mideast tensions; won gains

Snippet: South Korean stocks rose for the third consecutive session Thursday, closing above the 6,200-point mark for the first time since the outbreak of the US-Iran war amid hopes for a second round of their peace talks. The local currency gained against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718999

[2026-04-16 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This video of ‘Iran capturing US pilot’ was filmed in Pakistan

Snippet: The conflict in the Middle East has led to videos being shared out of context by social media users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3350286/video-iran-capturing-us-pilot-was-filmed-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Instagram] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This video of ‘Iran capturing US pilot’ was filmed in Pakistan

Snippet: The conflict in the Middle East has led to videos being shared out of context by social media users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3350286/video-iran-capturing-us-pilot-was-filmed-pakistan

[2026-04-16 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bombs, rain and destruction: Life in Gaza six months into a ceasefire

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/palestinians-fear-gaza-is-being-forgotten-as-iran-war-drags-on/106565594

[2026-04-16 17:09 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China carefully navigating Iran’s tighter Hormuz grip

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-carefully-navigating-irans-tighter-hormuz-grip/

[2026-04-16 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead

Snippet: The Iran war has taken a toll on India's merchandise exports, dragging them down by more than 7% in March, and dashing hopes of a recovery in a year already marred by U.S. tariffs. Experts warn that conditions could worsen before improving.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/india-goods-exports-march-drop-more-pain-ahead.html

[2026-04-16 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran

Snippet: Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir — The gold earrings were a gift from her father on her birthday just months earlier. But on March 21, as South Asia marked Eid‑ul‑Fitr, Masrat Mukhtar handed them over to an aid collection effort to help civilians in Iran trying to survive the US-Israel war on the country.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/why-many-kashmiris-are-donating-gold-breaking-piggy-banks-for-iran

[2026-04-16 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Snippet: A fire broke out late on Wednesday at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, prompting concerns about fuel supply in a tense global energy climate. Located about 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, the site supplies roughly 10% of Australia’s gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to the eastern states. Processing about 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily, mainly from Bass Strait and imports, the refinery supplies fuel to Victoria, Tasmania and parts of New South Wales.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/australia-refinery-fire-raises-fuel-supply-concerns-amid-iran-war/

[2026-04-16 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran will participate in World Cup for sure: FIFA

Snippet: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718949

[2026-04-16 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel sees return to normalcy amid ceasefire, but tensions with Iran, Hezbollah remain

Snippet: Israel has begun returning to normal after weeks of conflict, with schools reopening and air raid sirens becoming less frequent. Despite missiles still firing on the last day of Passover, a shaky ceasefire has offered respite.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-podcast/article-893102

[2026-04-16 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Germany Accelerates Kamikaze Drone Stockpiling With Rheinmetall Deal

Snippet: Germany's parliament has approved a sizeable contract for defense giant Rheinmetall to supply loitering munitions, or kamikaze drones, to the Bundeswehr, underscoring just how quickly European militaries are internalizing drone warfare lessons from both the Russia-Ukraine war and, more recently, the U.S.-Iran conflict. Berlin's latest procurement push makes it clear that one-way attack drones are becoming a serious threat, and the race to stockpile them has begun.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/germany-accelerates-kamikaze-drone-stockpiling-rheinmetall-deal

[2026-04-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares rise for 3rd day on eased Mideast tensions; won gains

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose for the third consecutive session Thursday, closing above the 6,200-point mark for the first time since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war amid hopes for a second round of their peace talks. The local currency gained against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416007500320

[2026-04-16 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Australia boosts military spending

Snippet: Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles prepares to address the National Press Club in Canberra, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-marles-defense-spending-iran-war-a708e6d4f03bb3619349b7f312403336

[2026-04-16 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran war sparks "fundamental energy transition" in Seoul toward renewables: Energy minister

Snippet: The Iran war is "serving as a significant turning point" for South Korea to shift to renewable energy and away from oil, the country's energy minister said.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/iran-war-energy-transition-south-korea-toward-renewable-energy-energy-minister.html

[2026-04-16 16:08 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greater Bay Airlines suspends Bangkok flights for over 4 months amid fuel price surge

Snippet: Flights unavailable from May to September on both directions of Hong Kong-Bangkok route

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3350268/greater-bay-airlines-suspends-bangkok-flights-over-4-months-amid-fuel-price-surge

[2026-04-16 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot

Snippet: The U.K. economy grew by 0.5% in February, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics published Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/uk-gdp-march-2026-iran-war.html

[2026-04-16 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

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/world/middle-east/iran-tolls-strait-hormuz/

[2026-04-16 15:36 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday; US hits Iran’s oil sector with new sanctions

Snippet: New meeting to come after rare direct talks between the countries mediated by US; Netanyahu earlier says Israel about to ‘overwhelm’ part of southern Lebanon

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/16/middle-east-crisis-live-iran-war-news-us-trump-ceasefire-deal-lebanon-israel-oil-sanctions-latest-updates

[2026-04-16 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian dollar surges to four-year high as traders look beyond Iran war

Snippet: The value of the Australian dollar will depend on geopolitical developments. (AAP: Joel Carrett)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/australian-dollar-surges-to-four-year-high/106571996

[2026-04-16 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jefe del Ejército paquistaní visita Teherán para impulsar nuevas conversaciones entre EEUU e Irán

Snippet: Barcos al fondo en el estrecho de Ormuz junto a la isla de Qeshm, donde se ven daños que según testigos se deben a ataques aéreos recientes de la campaña de Estados Unidos e Israel, cerca de un muelle de pesca en un puerto, en Queshm, Irán, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-eeuu-pakistan-73b228370a69ed0e893c8196b1a018ad

[2026-04-16 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks set for another mixed open as Iran peace efforts remain unclear

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory as investors assess a confused picture of where the Iran war and peace talks are headed.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-oil-prices-iran-latest.html

[2026-04-16 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Wang Yi calls on Iran to ensure freedom and safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: In phone call with Iran’s top envoy, China’s foreign minister says situation is at ‘critical stage of transition between conflict and peace’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350259/chinas-wang-yi-calls-iran-ensure-freedom-and-safe-passage-through-strait-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Wang Yi calls on Iran to ensure freedom and safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: In phone call with Iran’s top envoy, China’s foreign minister says situation is at ‘critical stage of transition between conflict and peace’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350259/chinas-wang-yi-calls-iran-ensure-freedom-and-safe-passage-through-strait-hormuz

[2026-04-16 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iranian model slams Korea’s Iran aid, says ‘not a dollar’ reaches citizens

Snippet: Hoda Niku, a model and YouTuber who placed third in the 2018 Miss Iran competition, voiced strong opposition to the South Korean government’s decision to provide $500,000 in humanitarian aid to Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718825

[2026-04-16 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices steady and Asian markets rise

Snippet: Dealers talk near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank, in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-210b81a3613f43d024eb80a7928514c7

[2026-04-16 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday

Snippet: A potential Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is seen as a critical condition for wider US-Iran peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3350251/trump-says-israel-and-lebanon-leaders-hold-talks-thursday?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 14:39 UTC+10:00] [Hezbollah] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday

Snippet: A potential Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is seen as a critical condition for wider US-Iran peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3350251/trump-says-israel-and-lebanon-leaders-hold-talks-thursday

[2026-04-16 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Pakistan delegation meets Iranian officials hoping for more US-Iran talks

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that the US is preparing to ramp up economic pain on Iran by levying secondary sanctions on financial institutions that do business with Tehran. He says it is the “financial equivalent” of the bombing campaign.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-16-2026

[2026-04-16 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that the US is preparing to ramp up economic pain on Iran by levying secondary sanctions on financial institutions that do business with Tehran. He says it is the “financial equivalent” of the bombing campaign.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-war-lebanon-israel-talks-pakistan-hormuz-16-april-2026-297a8d2bb94add26e503a4ef3a5d1151

[2026-04-16 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesian telcos' home broadband push hits Iran war hurdles

Snippet: Indonesia's residential internet service providers are having to slow their expansion drives as the Iran war increases their costs. (Source photos by companies)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/telecommunication/indonesian-telcos-home-broadband-push-hits-iran-war-hurdles

[2026-04-16 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump heads to Las Vegas, a push to focus on the economy

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks outside the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-gas-vegas-midterms-0cd8028282d3e3652b0aa12eb39dacf4

[2026-04-16 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How insurance could become a vital line of defence for Gulf shipping | The National

Snippet: The current war demonstrated the bureaucratic dimensions to the closure of critical chokepoints: if insurance premiums can be made to rise sufficiently, travel through waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz can grind to a halt without the need to capture or sink vessels. This experience confirms the importance of a proactive policy of insurance underwriting by the adversely affected states as part of a holistic strategy for maintaining the freedom of navigation.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/16/gulf-shipping-insurance-war-middle-east-iran-us-israel/

[2026-04-16 13:51 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US Big Oil earning $30 million per hour from Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/us-big-oil-earning-30-million-per-hour-from-iran-war/

[2026-04-16 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Hopes grow for a breakthrough in US-Iran talks as Pakistan mediates

Snippet: Pakistan expecting ‘major breakthrough’ tied to Iran’s nuclear programme

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/hopes-grow-for-a-breakthrough-in-us-iran-talks-as-pakistan-mediates

[2026-04-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war is not just a short-term energy disruption

Snippet: Readers discuss a possible motivation behind the war, Pakistan’s role as a mediator, and Republican silence in the face of the US president’s actions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350146/iran-war-not-just-short-term-energy-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war is not just a short-term energy disruption

Snippet: Readers discuss a possible motivation behind the war, Pakistan’s role as a mediator, and Republican silence in the face of the US president’s actions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350146/iran-war-not-just-short-term-energy-disruption

[2026-04-16 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese stocks hit new high as AI boosts tech heavy Asian markets

Snippet: Japanese stocks jumped on Thursday morning, following a rally on Wall Street as investors grow optimistic about the possibility of further U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japanese-stocks-hit-new-high-as-ai-boosts-tech-heavy-asian-markets