[2026-04-09 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Empty ships and shut wells: Why the Iran war oil crisis is not over yet

Snippet: After 40 days of fighting, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday morning, with negotiations expected to begin on Friday in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/empty-ships-and-shut-wells-why-the-iran-war-oil-crisis-is-not-over-yet

[2026-04-09 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia lead tech rally after Trump announces ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: U.S. stocks soared on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, and beaten-down tech names shared in the rally.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/alphabet-nvidia-microsoft-tech-stocks-iran-ceasefire.html

[2026-04-09 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Israel strikes central Beirut without warning, says Iran ceasefire does not apply

Snippet: BEIRUT — Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/world/israel-strikes-central-beirut-without-warning-says-iran-ceasefire-does-not-apply/2316613

[2026-04-09 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Qatar's Diamond League track meet put back from May to June amid ongoing uncertainty

Snippet: Fans arrive for the World Cup group B soccer match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Wade, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/qatar-diamond-league-track-iran-6ae3c9622660d82a983f2abfc86b47e4

[2026-04-09 00:28 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-8-2026/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump tells The Post in-person Iran talks will happen ‘very soon’ — but reveals why JD Vance might not attend

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post that he expects peace talks with Iran to happen in Pakistan “very soon” following the Tuesday cease-fire deal — but that Vice President JD Vance may not attend due to security concerns.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/trump-tells-the-post-in-person-iran-talks-will-happen-very-soon-but-reveals-why-jd-vance-might-not-attend/

[2026-04-09 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hegseth claims 'decisive victory' in Iran war, says U.S. reserves option to get Tehran's uranium

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Wednesday the United States has achieved a "decisive" and "overwhelming" victory in the war with Iran, adding that the Islamic Republic will hand over its enriched uranium, or the U.S. will "take it out."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408011900315

[2026-04-09 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump eyes ‘joint venture’ with Iran to charge tolls on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: President Trump on Wednesday said he is open to a controversial idea that would reshape global shipping lanes: allowing Iran to charge tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz — if the US gets a cut of the action.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/trump-eyes-joint-venture-with-iran-to-charge-tolls-on-ships-passing-through-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-04-09 00:21 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause

Snippet: Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/hegseth-press-briefing-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-09 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian official threatens to 'punish' Israel for Lebanon attacks

Snippet: A senior official in Iran has threatened to "punish" Israel in response to its latest attacks on Lebanon and a "violation of the ceasefire terms," Al Jazeera is reporting.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-official-threatens-punish-israel-lebanon-attacks

[2026-04-09 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: RT crew caught up in Israeli strikes on Beirut

Snippet: Israel has stepped up air strikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, just hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, according to RT correspondent Steve Sweeney, who was caught up in the attack with his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637713-israel-strikes-lebanon-iran-ceasefire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-09 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Israel has stepped up air strikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, just hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, according to RT correspondent Steve Sweeney, who was caught up in the attack with his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637713-israel-strikes-lebanon-iran-ceasefire/

[2026-04-09 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cómo Trump pasó de amenazar a Irán con la aniquilación a acordar una tregua de 2 semanas

Snippet: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla con reporteros durante la fiesta de los huevos de Pascua en el Jardín Sur de la Casa Blanca, el lunes 6 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-guerra-acuerdo-ormuz-tregua-7c43a3005d9bf8d80a14884177a5ddb8

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Gives Approved Hormuz Shippers "Few Seconds" To Submit Payment In Bitcoin

Snippet: Iran plans to require shipping companies to pay transit tolls in Bitcoin for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Financial Times report.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-charge-bitcoin-tolls-strait-hormuz-transit-ceasefire-takes-hold

[2026-04-08 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran's IRGC says it downed Hermes 900 drone over Fars province

Snippet: Iran's IRGC has said in a statement that it downed a Hermes 9000 drone over Lar, in the southwestern province of Fars.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-irgc-says-it-downed-hermes-900-drone-over-fars-province

[2026-04-08 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Survey finds 60 percent of Americans view Israel unfavourably following Iran war

Snippet: A new Pew Research Center survey, conducted weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran, found that six in 10 Americans now hold an unfavourable view of Israel, up from 53 percent last year and by nearly 20 points since 2022.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/survey-finds-60-percent-americans-view-israel-unfavourably-following-iran-war

[2026-04-08 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ceasefire 'provides opening' for Houthis to use Tehran tollbooth formula to choke shipping | The National

Snippet: Yemen's Houthi rebels could follow Iran’s lead and create a new chokepoint on international shipping, a maritime intelligence analyst has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/ceasefire-provides-opening-for-houthis-to-use-tehran-tollbooth-formula-to-choke-shipping/

[2026-04-08 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Stone Age’ to ‘Golden Age’: How the final hours before the truce unfolded

Snippet: In the final hours before a United States-Iran ceasefire was reached early on Wednesday in the Middle East, the war that had shaken the world for nearly six weeks had threatened to explode to even more prolonged and devastating levels.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/stone-age-to-golden-age-how-the-final-hours-before-the-truce-unfolded

[2026-04-08 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: PH to take advantage of two-week US-Iran ceasefire, says Marcos

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says on April 8, 2026 that the Philippine government would ‘take as much advantage’ of the two-week ceasefire forged by the United States and Iran in the Middle East. In a video released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos welcomed the truce and said the development was very beneficial to the country since a key component of the deal was reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/videos/watch-ph-to-take-advantage-of-two-week-us-iran-ceasefire-says-marcos/2316564

[2026-04-08 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pakistan takes on role of peacemaker, but it comes with risks - analysis

Snippet: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stepped forward as a peacemaker to help secure a ceasefire with Iran. Pakistan borders Iran, and it is a close friend of the US. Pakistan’s prime minister has worked with the Trump administration and is considered to have warm ties with the White House.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892374

[2026-04-08 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Five things to watch amid the ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: On April 8, a fragile ceasefire took shape in the Middle East. The fragility of the ceasefire is clear from reports of continued Iranian attacks on the Gulf, as well as news that Israel will continue its strikes in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892372

[2026-04-08 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dow soars 1,400 points, oil plunges near $90 as Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: US stocks surged Wednesday morning as oil plunged near $90 after President Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran — paving the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/business/dow-soars-1400-points-oil-plunges-near-90-as-trump-announces-two-week-ceasefire-with-iran/

[2026-04-08 23:36 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump’s Iran ceasefire doesn’t mean Europe’s economy is out of the danger zone

Snippet: Don’t be popping those champagne corks yet: Europe’s economy will still be hurting from the war in the Middle East for months — and maybe longer.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-market-breathe-out-but-economy-isnt-out-woods-yet/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-08 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire

Snippet: As Israel contemplates a two-week ceasefire announced by United States President Donald Trump in the war on Iran on Tuesday night, it appears weakened in the eyes of its opponents and critics. Its arch-nemesis, Iran, is still standing; Israel’s defensive stock of missiles is depleted and its prime minister is facing a political backlash.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory-israel-reacts-to-trumps-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump se reúne con secretario general de la OTAN mientras considera salir de la alianza

Snippet: El secretario general de la OTAN Mark Rutte en la sede de la organización en Bruselas, el 26 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Virginia Mayo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-trump-otan-rutte-iran-guerra-ormuz-estrecho-3a4d95123e03976d59751dead4d7a29e

[2026-04-08 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Can two-week US-Iran ceasefire pave the way for lasting peace? | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/can-two-week-us-iran-ceasefire-pave-the-way-for-lasting-peace/

[2026-04-08 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH welcomes with 'cautious optimism' upcoming peace talks between US and Iran

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines welcomed "with cautious optimism," the upcoming peace talks between the United States and Iran which will be facilitated by Pakistan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/news/ph-welcomes-with-cautious-optimism-upcoming-peace-talks-between-us-and-iran/2316528

[2026-04-08 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US-Iran ceasefire “great news” — Palace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed as “great news” the 12-day ceasefire agreed upon by the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it would lead to a complete end to hostilities in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/news/us-iran-ceasefire-great-news-palace/2316525

[2026-04-08 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways after a tentative, 2-week ceasefire reached in Iran war

Snippet: Iran, the United States and Israel reached a tentative, two-week ceasefire Wednesday in the war that tore across the Middle East and disrupted the global energy market, with U.S. President Donald Trump pulling back from his threats to destroy Iranian “civilization.” But questions immediately emerged over what appeared to be dueling proposals to halt the fighting, with Iran insisting it would continue to control and charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as well as enrich uranium.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-ceasefire-takeaways-e53287f7594521f125dc1d6014c03a05

[2026-04-08 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Anger and surprise in Israel after US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: The ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran has been met with anger and sharp criticism in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/anger-and-surprise-israel-after-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: First Two Ships Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz Since Ceasefire As Iran Demands Payment In Crypto

Snippet: Last night we reported that no less than 800 ships were still trapped in the immediate aftermath of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, unsure what the fine print of the deal meant for transits. This morning we are down to ~798, after the first two cargo vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire, according to ship tracking data.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/first-two-ships-pass-through-strait-hormuz-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: No truce in Lebanon as Israel bombs Beirut, south

Snippet: Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/no-truce-in-lebanon-as-israel-bombs-beirut-south/

[2026-04-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Bank expects Middle East economic growth to slow to 1.8% and warns of scarring from Iran war | The National

Snippet: The World Bank expects economic growth in the Middle East to slow to 1.8 per cent this year as a result of the Iran war, warning the fallout can result in long-term “scarring”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/08/world-bank-expects-middle-east-economic-growth-to-slow-to-18-and-warns-of-scarring-from-iran-war/

[2026-04-08 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israel ataca el centro de Beirut sin aviso tras decir que la tregua con Irán no aplica allí

Snippet: Sale humo de un edificio en Beirut tras un bombardeo israelí, el 8 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/libano-israel-guerra-hezbollah-iran-23b2c227bac51afa0bc454b89b1e0c50

[2026-04-08 22:49 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: What has conflict in Iran revealed about the UK’s geopolitical standing and military readiness?

Snippet: Whatever happens next as US and Iran agree to a temporary ceasefire, some important lessons have been learned

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/conflict-iran-us-uk-geopolitical-standing-military-readiness-explainer

[2026-04-08 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran celebrates ceasefire amid critical war losses, says it 'forced America to accept its demands'

Snippet: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the ceasefire with the United States and Israel was done with "the acceptance of the general principles desired by Iran," in the first official comment from the Iranian regime since the announcement of the agreement.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892368

[2026-04-08 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Schools to gradually reopen after ceasefire, with uneven rollout across Israel

Snippet: Israel’s education system is preparing for a phased return to in-person learning following the ceasefire announcement with Iran, though the reopening is expected to vary significantly by location as authorities await updated security directives.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892369

[2026-04-08 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Airline Stocks Soar On Iran Ceasefire As IATA Sees "Positive" Tailwinds, But Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Will Persist

Snippet: Airline stocks are flying high in premarket trading in New York after the overnight ceasefire between the Trump administration and Tehran. The truce is a positive for the aviation industry, which has been locked in turbulence for six weeks, as surging jet fuel prices have crushed the margins of major carriers, forcing ticket and baggage price hikes and triggering travel chaos across the Gulf region.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/airline-stocks-soar-iran-ceasefire-iata-sees-positive-tailwinds-warns-jet-fuel-crisis-will

[2026-04-08 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Double Ceasefire: What Just Happened?

Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/nima-r-alkhorshid-iran-us-double-ceasefire-what-just-happened/

[2026-04-08 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: General Caine: 'Ceasefire is a pause'

Snippet: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine has warned that the US-Iran ceasefire is "a pause", adding that troops "remain ready" to "resume combat operations" if called upon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/general-caine-ceasefire-pause

[2026-04-08 22:37 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Attacks continue despite 'fragile' ceasefire deal

Snippet: Iran and Gulf Arab countries have reported new attacks hours after Iran, the US and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire.The eleventh-hour deal headed off US President Donald Trump's threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilisation.It was not clear if the strikes would scuttle the deal, which US Vice President JD Vance called "fragile".AS IT HAPPENED: Trump promised to help ease the 'traffic buildup', but there's no trafficFirst responders work at the site of an Israeli

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-update-ceasefire-agreed-though-some-attacks-continue/0ed415cd-df12-4d77-8294-29eadeee1535

[2026-04-08 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pete Hegseth says ‘Iran begged for this cease-fire,’ touts ‘overwhelming victory’

Snippet: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took a victory lap Wednesday, claiming that Iran “begged” for a cease-fire and touting an “overwhelming victory” on the battlefield.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/pete-hegseth-says-iran-begged-for-this-cease-fire-touts-overwhelming-victory/

[2026-04-08 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump faces impeachment push over Iran conflict

Snippet: Democratic congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions connected with the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637716-democrats-trump-impeachment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-08 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Democratic congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions connected with the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637716-democrats-trump-impeachment/

[2026-04-08 22:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

Snippet: The United ​States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, US President Donald Trump said ‌on Wednesday, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713056

[2026-04-08 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: What is in the 10-point plan to end US-Israeli war on Iran?

Snippet: Less than 24 hours after threatening the end of Iranian civilisation, US President Donald Trump has accepted a two-week ceasefire with the country on the basis of a plan issued by the Islamic Republic.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/what-10-point-plan-end-us-israeli-war-iran

[2026-04-08 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hegseth: US achieved 'decisive victory' in Iran, claims Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured

Snippet: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that America had a "decisive military victory against Iran" in comments to the press on Wednesday. He added that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and disfigured.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892371

[2026-04-08 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump says he will work with Iran for 'very productive regime change, there will be no enrichment'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said that the US will work with Iran to establish a "very productive regime change," during upcoming ceasefire talks, in a Wednesday Truth Social post.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892370

[2026-04-08 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli strikes hit Beirut after ceasefire in US-Israeli war with Iran

Snippet: Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on a building in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-beirut-strikes-9402965418687c634d4a157c966ec6ea

[2026-04-08 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Futures, Global Stocks And Bonds Soar On Ceasefire Relief, Oil Plummets

Snippet: US futures, global stocks and bonds are sharply higher while oil prices plunge the most in years as a wave of optimism swept through global markets after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz: JPMorgan's Market Intel desk, which moves from Neutral to Tactically Bullish this morning, says to look for a re-risking in the very near-term albeit it with higher energy prices.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-futures-global-stocks-and-bonds-soar-ceasefire-relief-oil-plummets