[2026-03-26 13:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Sydney teacher charged after allegedly grooming 14-year-old girl

Snippet: A teacher in Sydney has been charged after allegedly asking for explicit material from a teenage girl in exchange for money.Investigations began after police received a report that a 14-year-old girl had been communicating with the male teacher on social media, with the teacher allegedly trying to get the girl to send him sexually explicit material over the internet and over the phone.LIVE UPDATES: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues its own counterproposalThe man was refused bail, and will face

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-teacher-charged-alleged-child-grooming/cd8c392d-85d2-4387-8698-f0548cedc694

[2026-03-26 13:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran speaker warns 'enemies are preparing to occupy' island

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's powerful parliament speaker warned Wednesday about the possible invasion of an Iranian island with the support of an unnamed regional country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703198

[2026-03-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu's political advisor doubtful of Iran's willingness to negotiate

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political advisor has questioned Iran's willingness to negotiate an end to the war in an interview with CNN.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahus-political-advisor-doubtful-irans-willingness-negotiate

[2026-03-26 12:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says US 'cut it out'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday portrayed a nuclear-armed Iran as a "cancer," saying the United States has "cut it out" through its ongoing military operation against the Islamic Republic.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703153

[2026-03-26 12:48 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran says it is reviewing US proposal to end war

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/iran-reviewing-us-proposal-end-war/

[2026-03-26 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a deal

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran's denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/americas-emea/trump-says-iran-afraid-to-admit-it-wants-a-deal/2308027

[2026-03-26 12:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Yemen's Houthis may cut off trade route between Asia and Europe, Iran claims

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/yemen-houthis-bab-almandab-strait-iran-middle-east-updates-blockade-usa-trade-news/4534861d-2848-4634-a48e-32fb147bfacc

[2026-03-26 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Tehran issues warning to regional neighbour if Iranian island occupied

Snippet: A senior official in Tehran has warned that intelligence reports suggest that “Iran’s enemies” ⁠are planning to occupy an Iranian island with support ‌from an unnamed country in the region.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/26/tehran-issues-warning-to-regional-neighbour-if-iranian-island-occupied

[2026-03-26 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Iran rejects ceasefire, but reviews peace plan

Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/cnbc-daily-open-iran-rejects-ceasefire-but-reviews-peace-plan.html

[2026-03-26 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil prices rise as Iran rejects direct U.S. talks despite proposal review

Snippet: Oil prices rose Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even as a U.S. proposal to end the war is under review by senior officials in Tehran, according to remarks from the Islamic Republic's foreign minister.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/oil-price-wti-brent-crude-iran-rejects-direct-us-trump-talks-hormuz.html

[2026-03-26 12:04 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s green fuel levy on air travellers delayed over Iran war

Snippet: The tax, which depends on the class of travel or length of flight, will now be rolled out on October 1

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3347926/singapores-green-fuel-levy-air-travellers-delayed-over-iran-war

[2026-03-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have ‘had a really good run’ on Australian wealth

Snippet: Exclusive: Speaking with the Australian Politics podcast, the Liberal frontbencher says a sovereign wealth fund would set Australians up for generations to come

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/26/andrew-hastie-open-to-25-tax-on-gas-profits-and-says-multinationals-have-had-a-really-good-run-on-australian-wealth

[2026-03-26 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Strike in Caribbean Sea on alleged drug boat kills 4, US Military says

Snippet: The U.S. military said it carried out a strike Wednesday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration pushes forward with a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while waging a war against Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/strike-in-caribbean-sea-on-alleged-drug-boat-kills-4-us-military-says/

[2026-03-26 11:45 UTC+10:00] [CLP Power] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CLP to raise fuel cost adjustment next month, first increase in more than a year

Snippet: Hong Kong’s largest electricity supplier attributes rise to changes in actual fuel prices following start of US-Israel war against Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347924/clp-raise-fuel-cost-adjustment-next-month-first-increase-more-year

[2026-03-26 11:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean won again slumps against US dollar amid prolonged Iran conflict

Snippet: The South Korean won weakened against the US dollar Thursday amid mixed signals from the United States and Iran regarding negotiations to end their monthlong conflict.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703016

[2026-03-26 11:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks open lower amid prospects for US-Iran peace talks

Snippet: Seoul stocks opened lower Thursday, as investors weigh the prospects for peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703011

[2026-03-26 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia bans visitors from Iran

Snippet: SYDNEY — Australia banned visitors from Iran on Thursday, saying war in the Middle East increased the risk they would refuse to fly home once their short-term visas expired.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/asia-oceania/australia-bans-visitors-from-iran/2308011

[2026-03-26 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump claims Iranian negotiators fear being 'killed by their own people'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump insisted Iran was taking part in peace talks, and has suggested that Tehran's denial were dur to fears that Iranian negotiators could be killed "by their own people".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-claims-iranian-negotiators-fear-being-killed-their-own-people

[2026-03-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Al-Nassr] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian Champions League Elite: Iran’s Tractor FC in line for quarter-final in Saudi Arabia

Snippet: Jeddah will host western zone play-offs rescheduled because of the Middle Eastern war on April 13-14, as well as the tournament’s final stages

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3347896/asian-champions-league-elite-irans-tractor-fc-line-quarter-final-saudi-arabia

[2026-03-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Gulf] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war could boost China’s ‘petroyuan’ and weaken US dollar dominance, analysts say

Snippet: Disruptions from the war could accelerate a shift in the oil trade, threatening the US dollar’s long-held dominance, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347893/iran-war-could-boost-chinas-petroyuan-and-weaken-us-dollar-dominance-analysts-say

[2026-03-26 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel says over 5,000 injured since start of war on Iran

Snippet: Israel’s health ministry said 5,165 people have been taken to hospitals since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with 106 still receiving treatment.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-says-over-5000-injured-start-war-iran

[2026-03-26 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to fall as Iran rules out direct U.S. talks despite reviewing proposal

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly fall Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even as Tehran reviews an American proposal to end the war, according to the Islamic Republic's foreign minister.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/asia-pacific-markets-live-updates-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-03-26 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Infamous LA gas station charging close to $9 per gallon

Snippet: Drivers across Southern California are feeling the pain at the pump like never before.With global markets rattled by the situation in Iran, crude prices have shot up, driving retail gasoline costs sharply higher nationwide, and Californians are bearing the brunt of it.Right now, the average price in the state is hovering well above $5 a gallon, but some individual gas stations have blown past that into the jaw-dropping territory.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/gas-station-in-las-chinatown-charging-close-to-9-per-gallon/

[2026-03-26 10:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Delayed Trump-Xi summit to take place in Beijing on May 14-15: White House

Snippet: The White House said Wednesday that a much anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after it was postponed because of the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702878

[2026-03-26 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump’s 15-point Iran truce plan would let one terrifying threat slide

Snippet: Four weeks after the United States and Israel launched their combined assault on Iran’s clerical regime, the war has reached a tipping point.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/opinion/trumps-iran-truce-plan-lets-one-terrifying-threat-slide/

[2026-03-26 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Jordan says expelling Iranian diplomats sends clear message to Tehran

Snippet: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi said the expulsion of Iranian diplomats sends a clear message that attacks on neighbouring states are unacceptable.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/jordan-says-expelling-iranian-diplomats-sends-clear-message-tehran-0

[2026-03-26 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran: The test the US cannot afford to fail

Snippet: By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636215-test-us-cannot-afford-to-fail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-26 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Royal Navy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK armed forces authorised to board Russian tankers in British waters

Snippet: Prime minister approves tougher action against shadow fleet of oil vessels attempting to evade sanctions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/25/uk-armed-forces-authorised-to-board-russia-tankers-shadow-fleet

[2026-03-26 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran threatens to take control of ‘strategic’ Bab al-Mandeb Strait if US invades Kharg Island

Snippet: Iran has threatened to open a new front in the war and disrupt the all-important Bab al-Mandeb Strait trade route if the US invades Kharg Island.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/world-news/iran-threatens-to-take-control-of-strategic-bab-al-mandeb-strait-if-us-invades-kharg-island/

[2026-03-26 09:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Iran's enemies' preparing ground invasion of island, says top politician

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/iran-preparing-for-ground-invasion-of-island-usa-middle-east-latest-updates/ecd1759a-4b09-4be6-a4d2-f1a23aca6275

[2026-03-26 09:24 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S. insists talks ongoing even as Iran rejects Trump outreach

Snippet: The White House insisted that peace talks with Iran are ongoing, even as Tehran publicly rejected U.S. overtures and issued fresh conditions of its own to end the conflict that’s wreaked havoc across the Middle East and global markets.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/26/world/politics/us-talks-iran-trump/

[2026-03-26 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Houthis reiterate support for Iran but will stay on the sidelines

Snippet: Yemen’s Houthi military group has reiterated its support for Tehran, while saying it is not currently taking part in the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-reiterate-support-iran-will-stay-sidelines

[2026-03-26 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Poland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump to skip major annual conservative gathering for first time in decade

Snippet: US president will miss the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas this week due to the Iran conflict, the White House said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3347920/trump-skip-major-annual-conservative-gathering-first-time-decade

[2026-03-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Interest rates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Rising profit margins turbocharged Australia’s latest inflation figures – but something worse is just around the corner | Greg Jericho

Snippet: Fuel supply shock from Iran – not too many wage rises – will be the driver of higher figures in June

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/mar/26/australia-inflation-profit-margins-fuel-crisis-supply-chain-shock

[2026-03-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Nicolas Maduro] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s strategy to stay out of Iran war is working – and crisis may spur opportunity

Snippet: Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347827/why-chinas-strategy-stay-out-iran-war-working-and-crisis-may-spur-opportunity

[2026-03-26 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US touts ‘clear objectives’ in Iran

Snippet: US Central Command released its fifth update on Operation Epic Fury claiming the campaign remains “on plan or ahead of plan” in achieving what it described as “very clear military objectives” – even as the scope and ultimate goals of the operation remain subject to interpretation.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636210-us-israel-war-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-26 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sydney Sweeney thanks the troops serving overseas as she sends love to Air Force brother: ‘Thinking of all our boys and girls overseas’

Snippet: Superstar Sydney Sweeney wished her Air Force brother well in a heartfelt social media post after he was deployed abroad — as tens of thousands of US troops are serving in harm’s way during the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/sydney-sweeney-thanks-the-troops-serving-overseas-as-she-sends-love-to-air-force-brother/

[2026-03-26 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: White House doubles down on Iran threats as Republican lawmakers retreat

Snippet: Republican lawmakers emerging from a closed-door briefing on the Trump administration's war on Iran warned on Wednesday that they are not being given enough information to make informed decisions about the potential deployment of soldiers for ground combat.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/white-house-doubles-down-iran-threats-republican-lawmakers-retreat

[2026-03-26 08:23 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Iran reviewing US peace proposal but denies negotiation is taking place

Snippet: Israel is continuing to attack parts of Lebanon, as Iran says Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement. Source: Getty / Anadolu

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/iran-reviewing-us-peace-proposal/qxvdh7hfd

[2026-03-26 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Warning signs grow for Republicans as Iran war lifts gas prices and Florida seat flips

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Political warning signs that have privately worried some Republicans for months are starting to flash red ahead of November's midterm elections, as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high, travelers face unprecedented airport security wait times and Americans remain concerned about steep costs of living.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/warning-signs-grow-for-republicans-as-iran-war-lifts-gas-prices-and-florida-seat-flips/2307976

[2026-03-26 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran rejects US 15-point ceasefire plan

Snippet: Shop now

Read full article: https://nypost.com/video/iran-rejects-us-15-point-ceasefire-plan/

[2026-03-26 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'No negotiations' says Iran FM as US touts peace plan

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end the Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/no-negotiations-says-iran-fm-as-us-touts-peace-plan/2307956

[2026-03-26 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Warning signs flash red for Republicans ahead of midterm elections

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-republicans-2026-midterms-iran-florida-loss-0354c2f58e7c75759aaafa8cca2cff5e

[2026-03-26 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Jordan says expelling Iranian diplomats sends clear message to Tehran

Snippet: Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi said the expulsion of Iranian diplomats sends a clear message that attacks on neighbouring states are unacceptable.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/jordan-says-expelling-iranian-diplomats-sends-clear-message-tehran

[2026-03-26 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: US insists peace talks 'have not' hit dead end as Iran denies negotiations are underway

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/us-insists-peace-talks-with-iran-have-not-hit-dead-end/106496458

[2026-03-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Song Jong-hwan] Time for action in Strait of Hormuz crisis

Snippet: The war involving Iran, now entering its fourth week, is escalating with no clear end in sight. Statements by US President Donald Trump have shifted repeatedly, heightening uncertainty and volatility in the region. Under these circumstances, the international security environment is becoming increasingly unpredictable, and South Korea’s response is being put to a critical test.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702647

[2026-03-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] Iran war’s double message for North Korea

Snippet: As the United States and Iran reportedly begin exploring contacts for a possible ceasefire, the war in the Middle East appears to be entering a new phase. Though this may signal a path toward ending the war, the conflict's strategic meaning is becoming increasingly ambiguous. What this war is teaching the world, and particularly North Korea, is not a single clear lesson, but a set of mixed and potentially misleading signals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702646

[2026-03-26 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan will export surplus food to Gulf as Iran cements control of Hormuz strait

Snippet: Pakistan plans to export surplus food supplies to the Arab Gulf states as food security concerns mount due to Iran's control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/pakistan-will-export-surplus-food-gulf-iran-cements-control-strait-hormuz

[2026-03-26 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-May, delaying a planned trip by several weeks as the war against Iran drags on.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/trump-to-visit-xi-jinping-in-china-on-may-14-and-15-after-iran-war-delay

[2026-03-26 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 3/25/2026

Snippet: Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher again, while oil prices eased.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-470d05d0d6ad60065ec1405243a2cccb