[2026-04-15 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump vows US will sink any boats that challenge blockade

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around Iran’s ports would be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/trump-vows-us-will-sink-any-boats-that-challenge-blockade/2320052

[2026-04-15 02:00 UTC+10:00] [US politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Democrat Ro Khanna to introduce bill to stop US gasoline exports amid Iran war

Snippet: Congressman says keeping gas supplies at home could lower costs for Americans amid price hikes sparked by war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/14/ro-khanna-bill-stop-gas-exports-iran-war

[2026-04-15 01:56 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-pakistan-proposes-second-round-of-us-iran-talks-as-standoff-deepens/efa648e5-b87f-42bc-ad00-90982eaa62cf

[2026-04-15 01:53 UTC+10:00] [Air defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ukraine races to secure air defense as global demand surges

Snippet: BERLIN — Ukraine urgently needs more air defenses but fears surging global demand for interceptors — driven by the Iran war and European rearmament — will leave it short.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-races-to-secure-air-defense-as-global-demand-surges-volodymyr-zelenskyy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-15 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump lashes out at European ally Meloni amid tensions over Pope and NATO

Snippet: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has long been considered one of Donald Trump's closest allies in Europe. (AP: Evan Vucci)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/trump-meloni-criticism-pope-iran-war/106565416

[2026-04-15 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Washington-Vatican feud deepens as JD Vance says pope should 'stick to matters of morality'

Snippet: US Vice President JD Vance has waded into the feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, after the American president sparked global controversy for attacking the Catholic leader over his criticism of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/washington-vatican-feud-deepens-jd-vance-says-pope-should-stick-matters

[2026-04-15 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems'

Snippet: China has dismissed reports that it supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran as "baseless smears," after multiple outlets cited US intelligence accusing Beijing of potentially entering the war indirectly.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-rejects-baseless-smear-its-sending-weapons-iran-after-trump-warned-big-problems

[2026-04-15 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump turns on Italy’s Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by her

Snippet: Meloni had been a supporter of Trump, but has criticised his decision to go to war with Iran and denounced his weekend ‌criticism of Pope Leo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350090/trump-turns-italys-meloni-says-he-shocked-her?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 01:10 UTC+10:00] [European] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump turns on Italy’s Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by her

Snippet: Meloni had been a supporter of Trump, but has criticised his decision to go to war with Iran and denounced his weekend ‌criticism of Pope Leo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350090/trump-turns-italys-meloni-says-he-shocked-her

[2026-04-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Anthony Albanese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: What will it take for the PM to speak up against Trump? – podcast

Snippet: Earlier this month, as the United States and Israel’s war on Iran raged, the prime minister frustrated many when he reiterated his support for the US- Australian alliance. And he did so again days later when he responded to Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out the entire Iranian civilisation by calling it inappropriate.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/apr/14/what-will-it-take-for-the-pm-to-speak-up-against-trump-full-story-podcast

[2026-04-15 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Why is Trump making the global energy crisis worse?

Snippet: The US has tightened its grip on energy exports from the Persian Gulf with a new naval blockade on Iranian supplies, risking fresh shocks to already fragile global markets.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638398-us-naval-blockade-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-15 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US has tightened its grip on energy exports from the Persian Gulf with a new naval blockade on Iranian supplies, risking fresh shocks to already fragile global markets.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638398-us-naval-blockade-iran/

[2026-04-15 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump’s Iran claims clash with reality on the ground (VIDEO)

Snippet: There is rarely a day when US President Donald Trump does not command attention on social media, with posts ranging from attacks on public figures to sweeping claims about his own achievements. The same tone has carried into his handling of the war on Iran, where he has repeatedly insisted that US actions have weakened Tehran and decisively shifted the conflict in Washington’s favor.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638402-trump-iran-claims-analysis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-15 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: There is rarely a day when US President Donald Trump does not command attention on social media, with posts ranging from attacks on public figures to sweeping claims about his own achievements. The same tone has carried into his handling of the war on Iran, where he has repeatedly insisted that US actions have weakened Tehran and decisively shifted the conflict in Washington’s favor.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638402-trump-iran-claims-analysis/

[2026-04-15 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why are the US, Iran arguing over duration of uranium enrichment ban?

Snippet: As the diplomatic push to renew ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran continues, Washington and Tehran have also been negotiating a deal on Iran’s uranium enrichment.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/why-are-the-us-iran-arguing-over-duration-of-uranium-enrichment-ban

[2026-04-15 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Israel-Lebanon talks set to get underway as US eyes second Iran meeting

Snippet: Talks between Israel and Lebanon about a potential ceasefire are set to get underway in Washington DC, after the country was seemingly left out of a two-week agreement between the US and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/iran-war-live-updates-blockade-hormuz-us-middle-east/106563560

[2026-04-15 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: More U.S.-Iran peace deal talks are in discussion, White House says

Snippet: A second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran is currently under discussion, though nothing has been officially scheduled yet, a White House official told CNBC on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/trump-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-negotiations.html

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran's war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions, warning that the global economy would teeter on the brink of recession if the conflict worsens and oil stays above $100 per barrel through 2027.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-892991

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Chinese tanker passes through Strait, Mossad chief vows Iran regime change

Snippet: Chinese tanker passes through Strait, Mossad chief vows Iran regime changeThe Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. A satellite image shows Bab al-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen, February 27, 2026(photo credit: Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS)

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-892997

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked

Snippet: The strain on supply chains caused by the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz by both Iran and the United States puts the international community at risk of a global food crisis, the chief economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations warned on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892992

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ

Snippet: Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations with Iran, according to a The Wall Street Journal report published on Tuesday. The report said Riyadh fears the standoff could trigger a broader regional escalation, including threats to Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi oil exports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892994

[2026-04-15 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran-linked ships transit through Strait of Hormuz — in defiance of President Trump’s blockade

Snippet: At least four Iran-linked ships, including a Chinese tanker, were seen transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday — nearly 24 hours after President Trump’s blockage came into effect, tracking data shows.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/world-news/iran-linked-ships-transit-through-strait-of-hormuz-in-defiance-of-president-trumps-blockade/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: IMF warns of inflation surge, growth slump if Strait of Hormuz remains shut

Snippet: Topic:Economic Growth

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/international-monetary-fund-world-economic-outlook-iran-war/106564598

[2026-04-15 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE President praised by European Council chief for 'giving safety' to EU citizens amid Iran war | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/14/uae-president-praised-by-european-council-chief-for-giving-safety-to-eu-citizens-amid-iran-war/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China

Snippet: Analysts said the trip was a sign that the UAE was seeking ‘more reliable partners’ in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350081/xi-jinpings-meeting-abu-dhabi-crown-prince-highlights-gulf-turn-towards-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China

Snippet: Analysts said the trip was a sign that the UAE was seeking ‘more reliable partners’ in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350081/xi-jinpings-meeting-abu-dhabi-crown-prince-highlights-gulf-turn-towards-china

[2026-04-14 23:50 UTC+10:00] [JD Vance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: JD Vance defends Trump amid spat with Pope Leo: ‘Stick to matters of morality’

Snippet: Vice-president effectively tells Leo to stay in his lane after the pope criticized the White House over the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/14/jd-vance-defends-trump-pope-leo-spat

[2026-04-14 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran talks doomed, ceasefire holds by a thread, analyst warns

Snippet: The collapse of US-Iran talks after a full day of negotiations is reinforcing concerns that the current ceasefire may be less a diplomatic opening than a fragile pause shaped by competing strategic calculations.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892990

[2026-04-14 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Washington-Vatican feud deepens as JD Vance says pope should 'stick to matters of morality'

Snippet: US Vice President JD Vance has waded into the feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, after the American president sparked global controversy for erupting at the Catholic leader over his criticism of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/vatican-washington-feud-deepens-vance-pope-trump

[2026-04-14 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran war will hit UK growth the hardest of any rich economies, IMF says

Snippet: The U.K. will suffer the biggest hit to growth of all of the world's richest economies because of the Iran war, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/uk-downgrade-iran-war-uk-growth-middle-east-conflict-global-economy.html

[2026-04-14 23:42 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China faces Trump’s Iran offensive in the Hormuz Strait

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-faces-trumps-iran-offensive-in-the-hormuz-strait/

[2026-04-14 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: OPEC: Middle East oil production plummets due to Iran war

Snippet: Oil production in the Middle East plummeted in March as the US-Israel war against Iran raged on.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/opec-middle-east-oil-production-plummets-due-to-iran-war/

[2026-04-14 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: JPM Stock Fizzles Despite Blowout Quarter As Key Forecast Cut

Snippet: One day after Goldman Sachs reported its highest profit in 5 years (despite an ugly miss in FICC revenues), this morning JPMorgan impressed with just as solid results, when it reported that its Q1 profits rose 13% as the bank benefited from soaring market volatility and frantic trading amid the war with Iran and the US military operation in Venezuela.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/jpm-stock-fizzles-despite-blowout-quarter-key-forecast-cut

[2026-04-14 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La guerra con Irán ha frenado el impulso económico mundial, dice el FMI

Snippet: Kristalina Georgieva, directora gerente del Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI), en una sesión informativa en Beijing, China, el 10 de diciembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fmi-economia-mundial-inflacion-iran-guerra-precios-petroleo-finanzas-60550080fd9043012d30b343efed16a1

[2026-04-14 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Kuwait detaining journalist Ahmed Shihab-Elbin after social media posts

Snippet: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an award-winning international journalist, has been detained for over a month by the Kuwaiti authorities following social media posts related to the Iran war, campaigners say.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/kuwait-detains-journalist-ahmed-shihab-elbin-over-month-following-social-media-posts

[2026-04-14 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Kuwait detaining journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after social media posts

Snippet: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an award-winning international journalist, has been detained for over a month by the Kuwaiti authorities following social media posts related to the Iran war, campaigners say.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/kuwait-detains-journalist-ahmed-shihab-eldin-over-month-following-social-media-posts

[2026-04-14 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?

Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – On April 11, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shook hands with United States Vice President JD Vance, guiding him to a seat for talks on the sidelines of the highest-level direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/can-pakistan-juggle-us-iran-mediation-with-saudi-defence-commitments

[2026-04-14 23:16 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Magazine covers and a dignity march in Caracas: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenNew York, US A protester is arrested by police during a demonstration and sit-in on Third Avenue. People gathered in front of the office of Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, to protest against the war in Iran and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and in support of PalestiniansPhotograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenLima, Peru People protest outside the offices of the National Office of Electoral Processes, after an election marred by logistical foul-ups and deep voter angerPhotograph:

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/apr/14/magazine-covers-and-a-dignity-march-in-caracas-photos-of-the-day-tuesday

[2026-04-14 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to provide US$500,000 worth of humanitarian support to Iran

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has decided to provide US$500,000 worth of humanitarian assistance to war-torn Iran at the request of international organizations, including the United Nations, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414009600315

[2026-04-14 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UK lorries hit the road to stock up UAE supermarkets | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/14/uk-lorries-hit-the-road-to-stock-up-uae-supermarkets/

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Introduces Helium Export Restrictions Amid Global Shortage

Snippet: The Russian government has restricted helium exports until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/russia-introduces-helium-export-restrictions-amid-global-shortage-a92496

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Iran war

Snippet: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by the war in the Middle East - as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/imf-cuts-2026-global-growth-forecast-iran-war

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Introduces Helium Export Controls Amid Global Shortage

Snippet: The Russian government has introduced export controls on Helium until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/russia-introduces-helium-export-controls-amid-global-shortage-a92496

[2026-04-14 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran's war crimes: Behind the IRGC's recruitment of 12-year-olds - analysis

Snippet: In most of the world, being 12 years old means you cannot drive, vote, drink, marry, sign a contract, or join the military. The international community spent the better part of the 20th century constructing the legal frameworks required to protect that fact.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892975

[2026-04-14 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: IMF cuts growth forecasts for Asia's emerging economies, blames Iran war

Snippet: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said this week that the fund would have upgraded its forecast for the global economy if not for the war in the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/imf-cuts-growth-forecasts-for-asia-s-emerging-economies-blames-iran-war

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

Snippet: The energy shock from the Iran war will hit the UK the hardest of the world's advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v670qwz97o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war impacts global growth forecast, IMF warns of economic slowdown

Snippet: Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), listens during a briefing in Beijing, China, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-imf-outlook-iran-war-trump-inflation-growth-e3d8a239509abb50757f8c8d42fb32d8

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF cuts China’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war pressures global economy

Snippet: The latest projection is 0.1 percentage lower than January’s estimate but higher than October’s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350042/imf-cuts-chinas-gdp-growth-forecast-44-iran-war-pressures-global-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF cuts China’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war pressures global economy

Snippet: The latest projection is 0.1 percentage lower than January’s estimate but higher than October’s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350042/imf-cuts-chinas-gdp-growth-forecast-44-iran-war-pressures-global-economy

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: IMF lowers Middle East growth forecast over Iran war shock | The National

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lowered its growth forecast for the Middle East due to the effects of the Iran war, reflecting its global estimates.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/14/imf-lowers-middle-east-growth-forecast-over-iran-war-shock/