[2026-05-28 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Fall, Oil Rises As Mideast Violence Flares Up

Snippet: US futures are but well off session lows, as part of a weaker risk tape after the US and Iran exchanged strikes, fueling doubts whether an end to the war is imminent and crushing hopes for a Hormuz deal (gasp). Overnight, US forces carried out airstrikes on an Iranian military site which Centcom described as "purely defensive" and designed to maintain the ceasefire; it also imposed new sanctions to prevent Tehran from profiting from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-fall-oil-rises-mideast-violence-flares

[2026-05-28 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China's amb to 'Post': Beijing pushes Iran from 'extremist path' after Trump-Xi summit - interview

Snippet: China’s Ambassador to Israel, Xiao Junzheng, has described last month’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping as a “historic” and “landmark” moment, while insisting Beijing has been quietly urging Iran to moderate its behavior and avoid further escalation in the Middle East, as the US and Iran look to formalize a ceasefire agreement.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897653

[2026-05-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Targets US Base In Kuwait With Missile & Drones - Gulf Allies Denounce 'Terrorist Attacks'

Snippet: The government of Kuwait on Thursday has made clear it retains all rights to take measures to preserve its security, following a overnight Iranian missile strike. Kuwait's Foreign Ministry further condemned the fresh missile ⁠and drone ⁠attacks on its territory as ‌a serious escalation and "blatant violation of sovereignty and ⁠security."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-targets-us-base-kuwait-missile-drones-gulf-allies-denounce-terrorist-attacks

[2026-05-28 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US reinstates sanctions on UN's Albanese after appeals court pauses ruling

Snippet: The United States has reinstated sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur on Palestine, after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a lower-court ruling that had blocked the measures on free-speech grounds.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-reinstates-sanctions-uns-albanese-after-appeals-court-pauses-ruling

[2026-05-28 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: UK Targets Kremlin-Linked Crypto Network In Latest Sanctions Round

Snippet: Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/uk-targets-kremlin-linked-crypto-network-latest-sanctions-round

[2026-05-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran fired ballistic missile at Kuwait after US military took out Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz: ‘egregious ceasefire violation’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/world-news/iran-fired-ballistic-missile-at-kuwait-after-us-military-took-out-iranian-drones-in-strait-of-hormuz-egregious-ceasefire-violation/

[2026-05-28 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IRGC says Iran controlling Hormuz, any violation to be met with 'decisive response'

Snippet: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that Tehran will continue to control and manage the Strait of Hormuz and that any disruption will be met with a “decisive response”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-say-tehran-controlling-and-managing-hormuz

[2026-05-28 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil markets are betting on a swift end to the Iran war. Investors may regret it

Snippet: Oil futures are still pricing a quick resolution to the Iran war — but analysts warn that investors and consumers are likely to be left disappointed.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/oil-prices-iran-war-us-trump-strait-hormuz-energy-inflation-investors.html

[2026-05-28 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US forces carry out new strikes on Iran

Snippet: Nuclear analysts have said they could be a potential acceptable third party to the Iranian Republic to take possession of the enriched uranium, which could be used to make a nuclear weapon, as part of a potential deal with the U.S. to end the war.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-administration-updates-05-28-2026

[2026-05-28 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump warns Oman not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran

Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-897636

[2026-05-28 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran diplomat criticises ‘European silence’ over US-Israel attacks

Snippet: Iranian ambassador to Germany, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, has criticised European countries’ response to the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Trump’s threats to “blow up Oman”, calling their “silence” complicity in “embolden[ing] warmongers”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-diplomat-criticises-european-silence-over-us-israel-attacks-and

[2026-05-28 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israel ha matado a 2 líderes militares de Hamás este mes. ¿Cambiará el conflicto?

Snippet: En las últimas dos semanas, el ejército de Israel ha matado tanto al líder del ala militar de Hamás como a su sustituto, los últimos en una larga cadena de asesinatos selectivos dirigidos contra altos mandos insurgentes.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-gaza-hamas-asesinatos-dirigidos-f2f0f5c3932bf88b37fd28d8a1b73a69

[2026-05-28 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran says it has a new air defence system. How significant is it?

Snippet: Iran has said it used a new air defence system to shoot down a United States MQ-9 Reaper drone near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, an incident analysts say shows that Tehran has retained its capacity to repel US and Israeli attacks despite months of strikes on its military sites.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/iran-says-it-has-a-new-air-defence-system-how-significant-is-it

[2026-05-28 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran avoids US sanctions via ship-to-ship transfers of oil, may receive payment for months - report

Snippet: Iran has been evading US sanctions and the blockade using a system of ship-to-ship transfers in which sanctioned ships laden with Iranian oil offload their cargo onto another ship in the water before it is sent to China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897608

[2026-05-28 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese premier tours oil, grain stockpiles as Beijing boosts Iran war response

Snippet: Beijing is bolstering strategic reserves and accelerating the buildout of distribution hubs, as China rushes to adapt to the Middle East crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355162/chinese-premier-tours-oil-grain-stockpiles-beijing-boosts-iran-war-response?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 19:03 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese premier tours oil, grain stockpiles as Beijing boosts Iran war response

Snippet: Beijing is bolstering strategic reserves and accelerating the buildout of distribution hubs, as China rushes to adapt to the Middle East crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355162/chinese-premier-tours-oil-grain-stockpiles-beijing-boosts-iran-war-response

[2026-05-28 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gold tumbles to two-month low as inflation hedge status fades

Snippet: Gold prices fell to a two-month low on Thursday, as renewed uncertainty over the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war gave the dollar a boost and drove oil prices higher.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/gold-tumbles-to-two-month-low-as-inflation-hedge-status-fades.html

[2026-05-28 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israel killed 2 Hamas leaders in new targeted strikes

Snippet: Palestinians attend the funeral of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ Qassam Brigades, and his daughter and wife in Gaza City, Saturday, May 16, 2026. They were killed in an Israeli strike Friday evening. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-gaza-hamas-targeted-killings-3b1ecb2a58cf73f1d785e5a60453c9fa

[2026-05-28 18:41 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: US carries out renewed strike on Iran as peace deal fades

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/us-carries-out-renewed-strike-on-iran-as-peace-deal-fades-20260528-p601si.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran condemns US attack, expresses solidarity with Oman

Snippet: Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the US attack on areas near Iran’s Bandar Abbas, and expressed solidarity with Oman after “US officials’ threats” in a statement delivered on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-condemns-us-attack-expresses-solidarity-oman

[2026-05-28 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The Islamic regime fired at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night, state media site IRIB reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897614

[2026-05-28 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) KOSPI snaps 4-day winning streak on AI rally pause, renewed Iran tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528007352320

[2026-05-28 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement

Snippet: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it struck a base used by United States forces in response to US attacks on an Iranian target near the Strait of Hormuz, as a fragile ceasefire comes under growing strain and negotiations to end the war drag on.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/iran-and-us-trade-attacks-after-trump-rejects-report-of-hormuz-agreement

[2026-05-28 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: No shots fired since the ceasefire - opinion

Snippet: Since the ceasefire with Iran was announced, the world has entered a strange and almost paradoxical reality. The headlines are dramatic, markets remain tense, leaders exchange threats daily, and global energy systems are on edge, yet almost no shots have been fired.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-897582

[2026-05-28 17:15 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Trump warns he may have to ‘finish job’ as US and Iran trade strikes

Snippet: President’s remarks indicate the two countries remain far apart over initial deal to end war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/28/middle-east-crisis-trump-us-iran-war-lebanon-israel-strikes-latest-news-live

[2026-05-28 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) KOSPI snaps 4-day winning streak on AI rally pause, renewed Iran tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info throughout; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528007351320

[2026-05-28 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil rallies and markets trim gains as Trump rejects Hormuz deal reports and US renews attacks | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/05/28/oil-rallies-and-markets-trim-gains-as-trump-rejects-hormuz-deal-reports-and-us-renews-attacks/

[2026-05-28 16:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi snaps 4-day winning streak on AI rally pause, renewed Iran tensions

Snippet: South Korean stocks snapped their four-day winning streak Thursday as artificial intelligence-related shares took a breather following their recent rally and on renewed tensions between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10758096

[2026-05-28 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOSPI snaps 4-day winning streak on AI rally pause, renewed Iran tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks snapped their four-day winning streak Thursday as artificial intelligence (AI)-related shares took a breather following their recent rally and on renewed tensions between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528007300320

[2026-05-28 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) KOSPI snaps 4-day winning streak on AI rally pause, renewed Iran tensions

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528007100320

[2026-05-28 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold continues to decline as inflation fears outweigh hopes of an end to the Iran war

Snippet: The metal is down nearly 20 per cent from its all-time high in January as investors focus on the Federal Reserve’s plans to combat inflation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355136/gold-continues-decline-inflation-fears-outweigh-hopes-end-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 16:23 UTC+10:00] [gold] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold continues to decline as inflation fears outweigh hopes of an end to the Iran war

Snippet: The metal is down nearly 20 per cent from its all-time high in January as investors focus on the Federal Reserve’s plans to combat inflation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3355136/gold-continues-decline-inflation-fears-outweigh-hopes-end-iran-war

[2026-05-28 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU top diplomat says 'not in anybody's interest' that war on Iran continues

Snippet: Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, warned on Thursday that the war on Iran will not benefit any country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eu-top-diplomat-says-not-anybodys-interest-war-iran-continues

[2026-05-28 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Here’s the latest.

Snippet: Tehran9:19 a.m. May 28

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/28/world/iran-war-us-trump-deal/heres-the-latest

[2026-05-28 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Military Says It Targeted a U.S. Base in Retaliation for Strikes

Snippet: Tehran10:58 a.m. May 28

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/28/world/iran-war-us-trump-deal

[2026-05-28 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Oil prices jump after US launches new attacks on Iran

Snippet: Oil prices have jumped after the US carried out new attacks on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3p62xddq4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-28 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks to open lower as traders assess chances of Iran peace deal

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as investors assess the prospects of a peace deal to end the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-latest-news-.html

[2026-05-28 14:36 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: From Arash to Epstein: Iran’s loaded billboard propaganda

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/from-arash-to-epstein-irans-loaded-billboard-propaganda/

[2026-05-28 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran ‘targeted’ US base in response to new strikes – IRGC

Snippet: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US airbase in the region on Thursday in response to new strikes, marking the second armed clash between the rivals this week.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640673-iran-targeted-us-base/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-28 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US airbase in the region on Thursday in response to new strikes, marking the second armed clash between the rivals this week.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640673-iran-targeted-us-base/

[2026-05-28 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war complicates plans for Gaza international force

Snippet: President Donald Trump stands with other World leaders before a Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace, Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-trump-indonesia-stabilization-force-a5e1d4a894746104c1335b6962c0ab69

[2026-05-28 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mercados asiáticos bajan y el petróleo sube más de $1 tras nuevos ataques de EEUU a Irán

Snippet: Los índices de los mercados financieros de Japón, Corea del Sur y Australia se ven en una pantalla en la sala de operaciones de divisas de la sede central del Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el jueves 28 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asia-bolsas-iran-petroleo-eeuu-60a6cb1e8de21d0bd728c9083347474d

[2026-05-28 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US sanctions Persian Gulf Strait Authority over IRGC links

Snippet: The United States announced new Iran-related sanctions on Wednesday, adding the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to the Treasury Department’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, according to the Treasury website and Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897575

[2026-05-28 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman if it joins Iran in imposing fees on Hormuz Strait

Snippet: US President Donald Trump threatened to “blow up” Oman if it agreed to work with Iran to impose a fee for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as part of a settlement to end the war on Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-threatens-blow-oman-if-it-joins-iran-imposing-fees-hormuz-strait

[2026-05-28 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kuwait dice que enfrenta ataque con misiles mientras se tambalea la tregua en la guerra contra Irán

Snippet: Buques de carga en el estrecho de Ormuz el 2 de mayo de 2026, frente a Bandar Abbas, Irán. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-eeuu-petroleo-kuwait-b1608b1e4809478f3302cea42737acd6

[2026-05-28 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippine food producer RFM chief shrugs off Iran war impact

Snippet: Jose Maria A. Concepcion III, president and CEO of RFM Corp., tells Nikkei Asia that he doesn't expect the Iran war to severely disrupt his Philippine food and beverage company. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/philippine-food-producer-rfm-chief-shrugs-off-iran-war-impact

[2026-05-28 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IRGC claims attack on US base in retaliation to Washington's strikes near Bandar Abbas

Snippet: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said they targeted a US air base at 4.50am local time (1.50am GMT) in response to Washington's attack near Bandar Abbas airport, the Tasnim news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-claims-attack-us-base-retaliation-washingtons-strikes-near-bandar

[2026-05-28 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Kuwait air defenses activated against 'missile and drone threats'; U.S. carries out new strikes in Iran

Snippet: Kuwait's air defenses were activated Thursday in response to "hostile missile and drone threats," according to a post from its armed forces on X. The post did not say where the attacks were from, but added any sounds of explosions ​heard were the ​result ​of ⁠air-defense systems intercepting the attacks.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/kuwait-air-defenses-activated-us-carries-out-new-strikes-in-iran.html

[2026-05-28 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mostly lower after fresh US strikes against Iran

Snippet: A person stands in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index, seen through the glass wall of an office building in Tokyo, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-inflation-559e1f1e5269976ea21bb551e916c941

[2026-05-28 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again challenged

Snippet: This is a locator map for the Gulf Cooperation Council member states: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-oil-may-28-2026-8f5ed2813ba63df7ae9ccbe991688d29