[2026-04-08 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Donald Trump cedes ground to Iran before negotiations even begin

Snippet: Donald Trump says he ‌has agreed "to ‌suspend the bombing and attack ‌of Iran ‌for a ‌period ‌of ‌two weeks". (Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/donald-trump-cedes-ground-to-iran-before-negotiations-even-begin/106541368

[2026-04-08 16:47 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Strait reopening gives WA breathing room, but fuel supply still not guaranteed

Snippet: Western Australia’s Energy Minister says the two-week ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz agreed to by the US and Iran have given the world some breathing room, but would not halt the work being done to shore up the state’s fuel supplies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/strait-reopening-gives-wa-breathing-room-but-fuel-supply-still-not-guaranteed-20260408-p5zmbb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asian tech stocks surge as U.S.-Iran cease fire ease Hormuz disruption worries

Snippet: Asian technology and semiconductor stocks surged on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire that includes a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/asian-chip-stocks-surge-us-iran-ceasefire-helium-supply-relief.html

[2026-04-08 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says no pollutant leak at Amirkabir petrochemical site

Snippet: Authorities in Iran’s Petrochemical Special Economic Zone said there has been no leakage of pollutants from the Amirkabir Petrochemical Company, adding the situation is under control, Tasnim news reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-no-pollutant-leak-amirkabir-petrochemical-site

[2026-04-08 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Russia Ferries 175 Russian Nuclear Scientists Out Of Iran Via Land Border With Armenia

Snippet: Russia has announced that it has successfully evacuated a last main group of Russian workers from Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which has been hit several times by US-Israeli strikes throughout the over one-month long war.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-ferries-175-russian-nuclear-scientists-out-iran-land-border-armenia

[2026-04-08 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal

Snippet: Keir Starmer welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US as he travelled to meet with leaders of countries in the Gulf on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0ve1006g9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-08 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks jump nearly 7 pct as U.S., Iran agree on 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks spiked nearly 7 percent after the United States and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a steep decline in global crude prices. The Korean won also sharply rose against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408007200320

[2026-04-08 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks spike nearly 7 pct on U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reopening of Hormuz

Snippet: (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408007100320

[2026-04-08 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Neighbours matter more than ever’: China, Australia vow more contact amid global tension

Snippet: Premier Li Qiang says ‘Beijing is willing to import more high-quality Australian products, expand and upgrade bilateral trade’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349341/neighbours-matter-more-ever-china-australia-vow-more-contact-amid-global-tension

[2026-04-08 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian governments turn to subsidies to cushion energy crisis pain

Snippet: Workers load gas cylinders onto a rickshaw for local distribution in New Delhi. India's government is one of many in Asia that is rolling out energy subsidies to help people cope with the global energy crisis. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/asian-governments-turn-to-subsidies-to-cushion-energy-crisis-pain

[2026-04-08 16:20 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Best day in a year as Aussie shares surge on Iran truce

Snippet: April 8, 2026 16:20 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/best-day-in-a-year-as-aussie-shares-surge-on-iran-truce/

[2026-04-08 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lawmakers meet envoys from 7 Arab nations, discuss Iran war repercussions

Snippet: South Korean lawmakers held talks Wednesday with envoys of seven Middle Eastern countries as the country seeks to ensure a stable oil supply through alternative routes amid an energy crisis.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712798

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE stock markets surge after US and Iran agree to ceasefire | The National

Snippet: Stock markets in the UAE rose on Wednesday, as a dramatic de-escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran and the growing prospect of permanent peace deal buoyed investor sentiment.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/08/gulf-stock-markets-surge-after-us-and-iran-agree-to-ceasefire/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid risks to energy, alliance dynamics

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712789

[2026-04-08 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance ministry says U.S.-Iran ceasefire may ease oil supply concerns

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance ministry said Wednesday that a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran could help ease global oil supply conditions, yet uncertainties remain.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408006900320

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel opposition leader calls Iran ceasefire ‘political disaster’

Snippet: Israel’s main opposition leader, Yair Lapid, said the ceasefire with Iran was a “political disaster,” criticising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-opposition-leader-calls-iran-ceasefire-political-disaster

[2026-04-08 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Germany welcomes ceasefire, urges diplomatic solution

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday that Berlin welcomes the two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, calling it an opportunity to pursue a lasting end to the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/germany-welcomes-ceasefire-urges-diplomatic-solution

[2026-04-08 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oman welcomes ceasefire, praises Pakistan's role for 'lasting solution'

Snippet: Oman’s foreign ministry welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and the United States and praised Pakistan’s mediation efforts, along with other calls to end the war. The statement underscored the need to build on the truce.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oman-welcomes-ceasefire-praises-pakistans-role-lasting-solution

[2026-04-08 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Las bolsas asiáticas suben y el petróleo baja por el alto el fuego con Irán

Snippet: Una persona pasa ante una pantalla con el índice bursátil japonés Nikkei, en Tokio, el miércoles 8 de abril de 2026. (Yuya Shino/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mercados-mundiales-iran-bolsa-petroleo-tregua-130b3017e2758a9b0c3c39b6b050a153

[2026-04-08 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EEUU, Israel e Irán acuerdan un alto el fuego de dos semanas mientras Trump modera sus amenazas

Snippet: Manifestantes progubernamentales corean eslóganes mientras ondean banderas iraníes y muestran una foto del líder supremo, el ayatolá Mojtaba Jamenei, en una concentración tras el anuncio de una tregua de dos semanas en la guerra con Estados Unidos e Israel, en la Enqelab-e-Eslami, o plaza de la Revolución Islámica, en Teherán, Irán, el 8 de abril de 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-eeuu-israel-trump-libano-62a21e639127cd7f8d9fc7a0f659c814

[2026-04-08 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: US lawmakers call to remove Trump

Snippet: More than 70 lawmakers are calling for the removal of US President Donald Trump following his “civilisation will die” threat against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-us-lawmakers-call-remove-trump

[2026-04-08 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire

Snippet: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday called the two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran a "victory for the United States that President Trump and our incredible military made happen."

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892358

[2026-04-08 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Slopaganda: US, Iran deploy AI slop as weapons of war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/slopaganda-us-iran-deploy-ai-slop-as-weapons-of-war/

[2026-04-08 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump stands accused, but a chilling message has exposed Iran’s own war crime

Snippet: London: In a desperate bid to defy Donald Trump, the Iranian regime just resorted to a propaganda exercise that is being condemned as a war crime.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-stands-accused-but-a-chilling-message-has-exposed-iran-s-own-war-crime-20260408-p5zm1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Sky News

Title: Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

Snippet: While oil and gas supply issues are set to remain, for now, the stock market reaction has been massive.

Read full article: https://news.sky.com/story/oil-prices-fall-sharply-after-trump-announces-two-week-iran-war-ceasefire-13529148

[2026-04-08 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai backs partners with materials, funding amid war risks

Snippet: HD Hyundai said Wednesday it will supply key shipbuilding materials to small and medium-sized partner companies to help ease production disruptions stemming from the US-Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712717

[2026-04-08 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire plan, voices hope for safe transit of Hormuz Strait

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire proposal by the United States and Iran, voicing hope for the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy shipping route.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408006000315

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli official says truce coordinated with US, outlines demands

Snippet: A senior Israeli official said Tel Aviv coordinated with Washington before the announcement of a two-week truce with Iran, according to The Times of Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-official-says-truce-coordinated-us-outlines-demands

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

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks set to soar after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a conditional ceasefire deal.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/european-markets-ftse-dax-cac-ftsemib-ibex-react-to-iran-us-ceasefire-deal.html

[2026-04-08 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cautious optimism’ in Asia after US, Iran agree to ceasefire, reopen Hormuz

Snippet: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the ceasefire and called ⁠for lasting peace in the ‌Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349331/cautious-optimism-asia-after-us-iran-agree-ceasefire-reopen-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cautious optimism’ in Asia after US, Iran agree to ceasefire, reopen Hormuz

Snippet: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the ceasefire and called ⁠for lasting peace in the ‌Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349331/cautious-optimism-asia-after-us-iran-agree-ceasefire-reopen-hormuz

[2026-04-08 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indian central bank extends pause on key policy rate amid US-Iran crisis

Snippet: India's key policy rate sits at a near four-year low, as the U.S.-Iran war and rising energy prices cast uncertainty over the country's economy. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indian-central-bank-extends-pause-on-key-policy-rate-amid-us-iran-crisis

[2026-04-08 14:47 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz

Snippet: US president abandons his ultimatum for Iran to surrender with last-minute intervention led by Pakistan

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/07/trump-iran-war-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

Snippet: In the hours before the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US was announced, there were some small signs of hope from Pakistan.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj401qvgg19o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-08 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India's central bank holds benchmark policy rates as Iran war raises inflation risks

Snippet: India's central bank on Wednesday held benchmark interest rates at 5.25% as strong growth allows it room to keep policy tight at a time when the Iran war has raised inflation risk.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/rbi-rate-iran-war-inflation.html

[2026-04-08 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks soar and oil prices plunge on US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average surges after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-soar-and-oil-prices-plunge-on-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Caution, relief as US politicians respond to Trump’s ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: Washington, DC – Politicians in the United States have largely welcomed the truce between the US and Iran, with some of President Donald Trump’s Republican allies voicing scepticism about a possible deal, as Democrats renewed calls for accountability.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/caution-relief-as-us-politicians-respond-to-trumps-ceasefire-with-iran

[2026-04-08 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Der Podcast] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump und Iran einigen sich auf Waffenruhe

Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/trump-und-iran-einigen-sich-auf-waffenruhe/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-08 14:23 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Petrol prices rise again as Albanese government warns Iran war ceasefire won’t make fuel cheaper

Snippet: Chris Bowen says Australians should ‘not get ahead of ourselves’ by expecting prices to fall

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/08/petrol-prices-rise-australia-iran-ceasefire-cheaper-fuel

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East

Snippet: The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire with talks to finalise a peace deal set to begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/world-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-urges-lasting-peace-in-the-middle-east

[2026-04-08 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Araghchi says Iran will halt fire if attacks stop, thanks Pakistan

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday said that Tehran would halt its military operations if attacks against the country stop.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/araghchi-says-iran-will-halt-fire-if-attacks-stop-thanks-pakistan

[2026-04-08 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-08-2026

[2026-04-08 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How Trump moved from threats to a ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-ceasefire-strait-hormuz-eddbcc14e06a6dcb5c7cc41021120fa8

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

Source: AP News

Title: US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die.”

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-8-2026-38d75d5e4f1c7339a1456fc99415bb2a

[2026-04-08 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Fars details Iran’s 10-point plan for US talks

Snippet: Iran’s Fars news agency has reported additional details of Tehran’s proposed 10-point plan set to form the basis of talks with the United States in Islamabad.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/fars-details-irans-10-point-plan-us-talks

[2026-04-08 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Track current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – Australia's fuel crisis in charts

Snippet: How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and Israel’s war on Iran began in late February

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/08/petrol-prices-fuel-tracker-crisis-check-price-diesel-gas-shortage-oil-reserves

[2026-04-08 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, says Israel; Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’

Snippet: Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; Iran says passage through the strait of Hormuz will be allowed for the next 2 weeks. Follow the latest news

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/08/iran-war-ceasefire-live-updates-trump-deadline-middle-east-crisis-latest-news

[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ceasefire does not include Lebanon, Netanyahu says | 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/ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon-netanyahu-says/

[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon reels as Israel expands strikes despite ceasefire | The National

Snippet: - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a two-week US-Iran ceasefire does not cover Lebanon, contradicting Tehran’s version of the agreement.- The Israeli leader backs President Donald Trump’s decision to pause strikes for two weeks, contingent on immediate Iranian concessions.- Conditions include opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting attacks on the US, Israel and regional countries, according to Mr Netanyahu’s office.- Tehran asserts the truce encompasses “all fronts,” including support for the Islamic resistance in Lebanon, revealing a sharp

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/lebanon-reels-as-israel-expands-strikes-despite-ceasefire/

[2026-04-08 13:52 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI-generated Lego videos and Trump’s poo-bombing: welcome to the Iran-US slopaganda wars | Mark Alfano and Michał Klincewicz for the Conversation

Snippet: When it’s hard or impossible to identify trustworthy sources, you can choose to believe whatever you find comforting, invigorating or infuriating

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/08/lego-videos-iran-trump-ai-video-meme-propaganda-movie-animation