[2026-05-26 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Inside Huawei's chip comeback: The woman taking on US sanctions

Snippet: He Tingbo has quietly driven semiconductor development at China's Huawei. Now, she is taking center stage to explain how the company rebuilt its chip product lines in the years since being cut off from access to U.S. technologies.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/huawei-crackdown/inside-huawei-s-chip-comeback-the-woman-taking-on-us-sanctions

[2026-05-26 12:02 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Oil traders are too optimistic about a Trump ‘victory’ in Iran

Snippet: May 26, 2026 — 12:02pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/oil-traders-are-too-optimistic-about-a-trump-victory-in-iran-20260526-p600ne.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran envoys tackle potential peace deal with Qatar prime minister, official says

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/irans-envoy-discussing-potential-peace-deal-us-qatar-may-25-2026/

[2026-05-26 11:21 UTC+10:00] [US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: U.S. Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ in Southern Iran

Snippet: American military forces conducted what U.S. Central Command said were “self-defense strikes” in southern Iran on Monday “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces.”

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/world/middleeast/us-iran-strikes.html

[2026-05-26 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. conducts "self-defense strikes" in Iran as Trump tries to push for peace deal

Snippet: U.S. forces have conducted "self defense" strikes in southern Iran early Tuesday, with U.S. Central Command saying that this was to "protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces."CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins said targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines."U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire," Hawkins added.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/us-conducts-self-defense-strikes-in-iran-as-trump-seeks-peace-deal.html

[2026-05-26 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US attacks missile sites in Iran amid negotiations to end war

Snippet: US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3354821/us-attacks-missile-sites-iran-amid-negotiations-end-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 11:07 UTC+10:00] [US Central Command] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US attacks missile sites in Iran amid negotiations to end war

Snippet: US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3354821/us-attacks-missile-sites-iran-amid-negotiations-end-war

[2026-05-26 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar

Snippet: The United States has launched strikes on targets in southern Iran, the US military has said, as Tehran’s top negotiators gather in Qatar for talks aimed at reaching a peace deal with Washington.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/26/us-military-launches-strikes-on-southern-iran-amid-talks-in-qatar

[2026-05-26 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran calls for accountability over deadly February strike on sports hall

Snippet: Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has accused the United States of carrying out a deadly missile strike on a sports hall in the southern city of Lamerd on 28 February, the day the US and Israel launched military operations against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-calls-accountability-over-deadly-february-strike-sports-hall

[2026-05-26 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Fifa confirms Iran World Cup base camp in Mexico instead of US

Snippet: The international football governing body, Fifa, has confirmed that Iran’s national team will be based in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during the upcoming World Cup rather than in Arizona in the United States.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/fifa-confirms-iran-world-cup-base-camp-mexico-instead-us

[2026-05-26 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil prices mixed as U.S. military strikes against Iran cloud Middle East peace prospects

Snippet: Oil prices were mixed Tuesday as U.S. military operations in southern Iran on Monday and President Donald Trump's mixed messaging on the negotiations between Tehran and Washington kept traders on edge.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-iran-trump-hormuz.html

[2026-05-26 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/world/americas-emea/us-military-says-it-carried-out-self-defense-strikes-in-iran-including-missile-launch-sites/2351248

[2026-05-26 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian security official calls for unity 'against US and Zionist enemies'

Snippet: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolqadr called for national unity and cohesion, saying the country’s military, diplomatic efforts and public mobilisation had demonstrated resilience in the face of external pressure.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-security-official-calls-unity-against-us-and-zionist-enemies

[2026-05-26 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open at new record high over 8,000 on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal

Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened at a new record high of over 8,000 Tuesday on rising hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260526001300320

[2026-05-26 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares open at new record high of over 8,000 on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260526001200320

[2026-05-26 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US launches self-defense strikes in southern Iran, CENTCOM says

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/world-news/us-launches-self-defense-strikes-in-southern-iran-centcom-says/

[2026-05-26 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Still going in 2028': The issue that may stall US-Iran peace efforts for years

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-issue-that-may-stall-us-iran-peace-efforts-for-years/ovf2k6aoc

[2026-05-26 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Donald Trump says Iranian uranium must be handed over or destroyed

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium must either be transferred to the United States for destruction or eliminated under international supervision at an agreed location.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-president-says-iranian-uranium-must-be-handed-over-or-destroyed

[2026-05-26 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open broadly higher as oil prices slide on U.S.-Iran peace hopes

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open broadly higher Tuesday as oil prices fell on renewed hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/asia-markets-today-sensex-kospi-nikkei-hang-seng-iran-us-oil-.html

[2026-05-26 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Iranian enriched uranium stockpile to be ‘destroyed’ – Trump

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has outlined his preferred options for disposing of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as negotiators meet for high-stakes talks in Qatar.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640567-trump-iran-enriched-uranium-disposal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-26 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Iranian enriched uranium stockpile to be ‘destroyed’ – Trump

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has outlined his preferred options for disposing of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as negotiators meet for high-stakes talks in Qatar.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640567-trump-iran-enriched-uranium-disposal/

[2026-05-26 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US says it carried out strikes in southern Iran

Snippet: The US military carried out strikes in southern Iran on Monday, according to remarks attributed to a spokesperson for US Central Command (Centcom) in a report by Fox News.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-says-it-carried-out-strikes-southern-iran

[2026-05-26 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'Weeks Inside Highly Fortified Bunkers': Report Details Painfully Slow Communication Within Iran's Leadership

Snippet: According to a Sunday CBS News report citing US officials, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still in hiding in a secret location with extremely limited communication to the outside world. Driven underground by a pervasive fear within Tehran's remaining leadership structure following relentless US and Israeli military strikes, the Supreme Leader is effectively isolated.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/weeks-inside-highly-fortified-bunkers-report-details-communication-within-irans

[2026-05-26 09:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Monday that peace negotiations with Iran are proceeding "nicely," while warning that if a peace deal is not reached, US attacks would resume on a scale "bigger and stronger than ever before."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755637

[2026-05-26 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says US missile strike on sports hall killed 24 people at start of war

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has accused the United States of carrying out a deadly missile strike on a residential area in the country’s south during joint attacks with Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-us-missile-strike-sports-hall-killed-24-people-start-war

[2026-05-26 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Explosions reported near Bandar Abbas as Iran says situation under control

Snippet: Explosions have been reported in Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas and nearby coastal areas along the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/explosions-reported-near-bandar-abbas-iran-says-situation-under-control

[2026-05-26 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding 'nicely,' warns of stronger attack if no deal is reached

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 20-21)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260525004353315

[2026-05-26 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says Iran uranium must be handed over or destroyed in deal

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile must either be transferred to the United States or eliminated under international supervision as part of any agreement.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-iran-uranium-must-be-handed-over-or-destroyed-deal

[2026-05-26 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: READ MORE: US jets attack Iranian naval vessels

Snippet: US fighter jets have struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats as explosions were heard near the port of Bandar Abbas.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640566-iranian-speedboat-attacks-hormuz/

[2026-05-26 07:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Rain to soak every state as multiple low-pressure systems collide

Snippet: Rain is on the way for every state and territory over the coming days, with some parts of south-eastern Australia expected to receive a drenching.The mix of multiple low-pressure systems and upper-level cooler air is providing ideal conditions for wet, stormy and windy weather, reports weather data firm Weatherzone.The unstable conditions took hold in South Australia, Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT and the southern Northern Territory early this week.LIVE UPDATES: Iran will not retreat, top security official saysThe forecast

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-weather-update-rain-forecast-for-every-state-and-territory/4e67a7dc-86e5-4663-8390-faca0e100a41

[2026-05-26 07:55 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Power bills set to fall despite Iran uncertainty

Snippet: Homes and businesses will start feeling immediate relief from rising electricity bills within weeks after regulators locked in price cuts for consumers across the eastern seaboard.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/power-bills-set-to-fall-despite-iran-uncertainty-20260525-p600kr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump’s right: Beyond Iran deal, the Abraham Accords are key to lasting peace

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/opinion/trumps-right-beyond-iran-deal-the-abraham-accords-are-key-to-lasting-peace/

[2026-05-26 07:46 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Iranian envoy in Qatar for peace talks as both US and Iran play down imminent breakthrough

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/iran-talks-with-qatar-over-deal-with-us-end-war/1piyrorbs

[2026-05-26 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US officials weigh two face-saving options for Iran to dispose of its enriched uranium

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/us-news/us-officials-weigh-two-face-saving-options-for-iran-to-dispose-of-its-enriched-uranium/

[2026-05-26 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: What to know about Iran's billions of dollars in frozen funds

Snippet: Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammed Ghalibaf has for weeks insisted that unlocking access to his country's money should be a confidence-building measure, if not a precondition, for talks with the US.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/what-know-about-irans-billions-frozen-funds

[2026-05-26 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump calls for 'mandatory' adherence to Abraham Accords in Iran ceasefire talks

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Monday threw a new wrench into any deal to end the war on Iran, saying that Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations must normalise ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-calls-mandatory-adherence-abraham-accords-iran-ceasefire-talks

[2026-05-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump calls for 'mandatory' adherence to Abraham Accords in Iran ceasefire talks

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Monday threw a new wrench into any deal to end the war on Iran, saying that Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations must normalise ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-calls-mandatory-adherence-abraham-accords-iran-ceasefire-talks

[2026-05-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cierre del estrecho de Ormuz asfixia el comercio y el envío de ayuda a Afganistán

Snippet: Camiones cargados con suministros estacionados dentro del patio de aduanas de Kabul, el domingo 17 de mayo de 2026, en Afganistán. (AP Foto/Siddiqullah Alizai)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afganistan-pakistan-ayuda-comercio-iran-guerra-ormuz-estrecho-a58b72ee0b4fbd882e817b9e13946eed

[2026-05-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: US peace talks with Iran stall

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/us-peace-talks-with-iran-stall-20260526-p600m1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg] US, China must learn to coexist

Snippet: The recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing produced no major breakthroughs on tariffs, Taiwan, or ongoing geopolitical conflicts like the Iran war, prompting many observers to dismiss it as inconsequential. Yet its restrained and cordial tone suggested a new, more pragmatic approach that implicitly acknowledges the two countries’ deep economic interdependence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755520

[2026-05-26 06:14 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'No retreat': Iranian leader vows vengeance

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of US politics and the conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-may-26-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/596b4138-b57a-4af3-9600-d54fd9beda8c

[2026-05-26 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

Snippet: Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy22jx03ryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-26 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cartoon for May 26, 2026 | The National

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Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/05/25/iran-middle-east-us-hormuz/

[2026-05-26 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal

Snippet: Since reports of a possible deal with Iran started to emerge, pro-Israel advocates in the United States have been warning President Donald Trump against signing the agreement.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/trump-dangles-normalisation-amid-pro-israel-criticism-of-possible-iran-deal

[2026-05-26 05:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran-US deal nears as talks advance on frozen assets

Snippet: A source familiar with negotiations between a senior Iranian delegation and officials in Doha says Qatari mediation has helped bridge gaps with Washington over Iran’s frozen financial assets, Al Jazeera reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-us-deal-nears-talks-advance-frozen-assets

[2026-05-26 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Snippet: Most Iranians have ‌been unable to access the World Wide Web for 87 days, with few ⁠having access ⁠to VPNs that circumvent restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3354813/irans-president-orders-reopening-international-internet-access-state-media-reports?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 05:18 UTC+10:00] [Communications Ministry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Snippet: Most Iranians have ‌been unable to access the World Wide Web for 87 days, with few ⁠having access ⁠to VPNs that circumvent restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3354813/irans-president-orders-reopening-international-internet-access-state-media-reports

[2026-05-26 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise, oil falls as optimism on Iran deal grows

Snippet: Global stocks rose to record highs as crude oil fell after officials signalled the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-oil-falls-as-optimism-on-iran-deal-grows-20260526-p600lf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran has won the war. Trump and Netanyahu now face a reckoning

Snippet: Each day brings a fresh turn in the tortured negotiations between US President Donald Trump and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/iran-has-won-war-trump-and-netanyahu-now-face-reckoning

[2026-05-26 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ben-Gvir pushes to intensify fighting in Lebanon, opposition calls Iran deal ‘disaster'

Snippet: Far Right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pushed for Prime Minister Benjamin Netnayhu to intensify fighting in Lebanon following Hezbollah drone attacks on Monday and amid developments over a potential US-Iran deal, which could influence Israel’s ability to strike the terror group.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897287