[2026-05-22 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran condemns US sanctions on Lebanese officials

Snippet: Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned US sanctions on the country's ambassador to Lebanon alongside several other Lebanese officials and citizens.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-condemns-us-sanctions-lebanese-officials

[2026-05-22 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Clarity needed on Iran war before states tap into oil reserves, French Finance Minister says

Snippet: France's Finance Minister said that governments should first have clarity on the duration of the war on Iran before releasing oil reserves.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/clarity-needed-iran-war-states-tap-oil-reserves-french-finance-minister

[2026-05-22 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Leaders Xi, Putin meet over tea; rare earth find in northeast China: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From the Iran conflict rattling Chinese investors to Li Ka-shing’s charitable support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3354444/leaders-xi-putin-meet-over-tea-rare-earth-find-northeast-china-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 14:34 UTC+10:00] [Li Ka-shing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Leaders Xi, Putin meet over tea; rare earth find in northeast China: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From the Iran conflict rattling Chinese investors to Li Ka-shing’s charitable support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3354444/leaders-xi-putin-meet-over-tea-rare-earth-find-northeast-china-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-05-22 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran—US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance efforts to strike an agreement.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/22/world/americas-emea/us-pins-hopes-on-mediator-pakistan-in-push-to-end-iran-war/2349807

[2026-05-22 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says

Snippet: A top United States military official has said Washington is pausing a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/22/us-pausing-14bn-arms-sale-to-taiwan-due-to-iran-war-navy-chief-says

[2026-05-22 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: No deal reached yet but gaps have been narrowed, Iranian source says | The National

Snippet: Latest updatesIran war latest: No deal reached yet but gaps have been narrowed, Iranian source says

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/22/live-us-iran-talks/

[2026-05-22 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Donald Trump, do not negotiate with the devil in Tehran - opinion

Snippet: Tehran has sent a new proposal to the United States that includes the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran, reparations for destruction caused by the US-Israeli war, the lifting of sanctions, the release of recently frozen funds, and an end to the US maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-896839

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE-Oman trade corridors vital for transport of essential cargo as Hormuz remains closed | The National

Snippet: Newly opened trade corridors between the UAE and Oman are playing a critical role in the transport of essential and time-sensitive cargo, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed as a result of Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/22/uae-oman-trade-corridors-vital-for-transport-of-essential-cargo-as-hormuz-remains-closed/

[2026-05-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussie shares up despite mixed signals from Iran talks

Snippet: May 22, 2026 12:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussie-shares-up-despite-mixed-signals-from-iran-talks/

[2026-05-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran's nightly rallies portray unity in wartime but paper over deep divides | The National

Snippet: As night falls on Iran's cities, the rallies swell. In places such as Enghelab (Revolution) Square in Tehran, thousands gather under a canopy of Iranian flags.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/22/irans-nightly-rallies-portray-unity-in-wartime-but-paper-over-deep-divides/

[2026-05-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: More weapons, less action: What are the Houthis up to? | The National

Snippet: It took the Houthis at least a month to enter the Iran conflict in late March and early April and the Yemeni rebels have been largely restrained since a Pakistan-brokered truce began last month.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/beyond-the-headlines/2026/05/22/more-weapons-less-action-what-are-the-houthis-up-to/

[2026-05-22 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO allies on Friday for the first time since President Donald Trump called the alliance into question due to divisions over the Iran war and Washington announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Europe.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-896998

[2026-05-22 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Dow at all-time high as Iran reviews peace deal

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

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/oil-markets-ease-after-trump-gives-tehran-more-time.html

[2026-05-22 11:25 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US, Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/us-iran-report-signs-progress-may-21-2026/

[2026-05-22 11:08 UTC+10:00] [Nato] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump pledges an additional 5,000 troops for Poland in apparent u-turn

Snippet: The US president’s announcement comes a day before Nato foreign ministers are due to meet, with Marco Rubio criticising the alliance’s failure to help with Iran

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/22/trump-5000-troops-poland-military-support

[2026-05-22 11:08 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/united-states-house-republicans-cancel-iran-war-powers-vote/

[2026-05-22 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/gop-calls-off-vote-on-iran-war-resolution-that-was-on-the-verge-of-passing/

[2026-05-22 10:34 UTC+10:00] [House of Representatives] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran

Snippet: Cancellation, which avoids embarrassment for Trump, is latest signal of diminishing congressional support for war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/21/republicans-cancel-vote-war-powers-iran

[2026-05-22 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil resumes rally as Iran reportedly wants to keep enriched uranium within the country

Snippet: Oil prices resumed their rally Friday after declining for three straight sessions as investors weighed mixed messaging on Iran peace deal negotiations.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/oil-prices-today-trump-iran-strait-of-hormuz-uranium-.html

[2026-05-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: It's Not Iran Trapping Ships In The Hormuz, It's The Insurance Risk

Snippet: Is the Iranian regime the immediate barrier to oil tankers seeking to exit the Strait of Hormuz, or is it fear of liability that's keeping shipping companies at bay?

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/its-not-iran-trapping-ships-hormuz-its-insurance-risk

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open higher on overnight Wall Street gains amid Iran hope

Snippet: South Korean stocks opened slightly higher Friday following the previous session's sharp rise, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid rising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743307

[2026-05-22 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares open tad higher on overnight Wall Street gains amid Iran hope

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260522001851320

[2026-05-22 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open higher on overnight Wall Street gains amid Iran hope

Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Friday following the previous session's sharp rise, led by tech gains, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid rising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260522001800320

[2026-05-22 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares open 0.74 pct higher on overnight Wall Street gains amid Iran hope

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260522001700320

[2026-05-22 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors assess U.S.-Iran peace deal diplomacy

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday as investors assess U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts at reaching a peace deal in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/asia-markets-today-brent-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-05-22 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gobierno de California pide a la población evitar estaciones de Chevron por alto precio de gasolina

Snippet: Un letrero en el que se culpa a las políticas del estado por el elevado costo de la gasolina, en una gasolinera Chevron, el jueves 21 de mayo de 2026, en Alameda, California. (AP Foto/Terry Chea)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gasolina-california-newsom-chevron-petroleo-guerra-iran-7ef9f7cc9f567aa59d993ee5f0153131

[2026-05-22 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel saved missiles while US burned through its stocks during Iran war – WaPo

Snippet: Israel conserved its air defense interceptors during the war on Iran, while the US expended significant portions of its own high-tech stockpiles, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing anonymous US officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640355-israel-us-interceptors-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-22 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US says it has not changed its stance on sanctioning Francesca Albanese

Snippet: The United States has denied that the cancellation of sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur for the Palestinian territory, constitutes a change in the government’s policy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/us-says-it-has-not-changed-its-stance-on-sanctioning-francesca-albanese

[2026-05-22 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Why China's airlines suffer more from the Iran war than global rivals

Snippet: China's biggest airline stocks have suffered more than others since the war in Iran began, as a combination of factors weighs them down.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/china-airlines-expect-losses-iran-war-fuel-shortage-railway-.html

[2026-05-22 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Turkey Markets Crash After Court Unseats Opposition Head In Latest Erdogan Power Grab

Snippet: Shortly after we learned that Turkey had sold virtually all of its Treasuries in March to defend the lira after the Iran war broke out, the country was thrown into fresh political turmoil on Thursday when a Turkish court removed the leader of the country’s main opposition party in a landmark ruling that triggered a stock market crash, including one marketwide halt, and could strengthen President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on power while further alienating foreign capital.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/turkey-markets-crash-after-court-unseats-opposition-head-latest-erdogan-power-grab

[2026-05-22 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What to watch in Israel this week: Fresh Israeli medical drama, 'The Intern,' stands out

Snippet: The Intern, which premiered on Tuesday and will run on Thursdays on Hot 3, Hot VOD, and Next TV, is a polished medical suspense drama starring Niv Sultan, best known for Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-896895

[2026-05-22 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US used double amount of interceptors as Israel during Iran war, officials say - report

Snippet: The US reportedly used double the number of interceptors against Israel-bound Iranian missiles than those deployed by the IDF, according to a Thursday report by The Washington Post.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896997

[2026-05-22 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: France unveils new $822m fuel support measures amid Iran war fallout

Snippet: France is introducing new support measures to ease the impact of rising fuel prices linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/france-unveils-new-822m-fuel-support-measures-amid-iran-war-fallout

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is replacing Middle East oil with Xinjiang coal. What does it mean for the world?

Snippet: With the war in Iran choking global oil supplies, China is tapping its 390 billion tonnes of coal reserves to build its own energy source

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354050/china-replacing-middle-east-oil-xinjiang-coal-what-does-it-mean-world?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Gobi Desert] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is replacing Middle East oil with Xinjiang coal. What does it mean for the world?

Snippet: With the war in Iran choking global oil supplies, China is tapping its 390 billion tonnes of coal reserves to build its own energy source

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354050/china-replacing-middle-east-oil-xinjiang-coal-what-does-it-mean-world

[2026-05-22 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US sanctions 9 Lebanese figures over Hezbollah disarmament dispute

Snippet: The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on nine people from Lebanon accused of “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon and impeding the disarmament of Hezbollah”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-sanctions-9-lebanese-figures-over-hezbollah-disarmament-dispute

[2026-05-22 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US voices hope on Iran deal progress before Pakistan army chief visit

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Tehran meeting could help advance stalled negotiations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3354435/us-voices-hope-iran-deal-progress-pakistan-army-chief-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 07:24 UTC+10:00] [Hormuz] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US voices hope on Iran deal progress before Pakistan army chief visit

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Tehran meeting could help advance stalled negotiations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3354435/us-voices-hope-iran-deal-progress-pakistan-army-chief-visit

[2026-05-22 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US announces sanctions on Lebanon security officials and MPs due to Hezbollah influence | The National

Snippet: The US on Thursday announced sanctions on nine people in Lebanon accused of blocking the peace process and impeding the disarming of Hezbollah.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/21/us-announces-sanctions-on-lebanon-security-officials-and-mps-due-to-hezbollah-influence/

[2026-05-22 06:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia news LIVE: Second group of IS-linked families leave Syria for Australia, according to reports; Iran war and inflation hit jobs market as unemployment surges

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-second-group-of-is-linked-families-leave-syria-for-australia-according-to-reports-iran-war-and-inflation-hit-jobs-market-as-unemployment-surges-20260522-p5zzo4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump says he will ‘try and make’ son’s wedding, but timing is ‘not good’ for him

Snippet: ‘I have a thing called Iran, and other things,’ says president as he considers invitation to Donald Trump Jr’s nuptials

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/21/trump-son-wedding-invite

[2026-05-22 06:21 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'I'll be the one': Trump hints at next US takeover

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the Trump administration and the conflict in the Middle East on May 22.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-may-22-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/9940a5ba-1e5c-4ced-9028-c059733a73be

[2026-05-22 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials

Snippet: The United States has imposed sanctions on nine people it accuses of enabling Hezbollah to “undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty”, the latest US effort to destroy the group’s financial networks around the world.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/us-sanctions-elected-hezbollah-mps-and-lebanese-security-officials

[2026-05-22 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mexico cuts interest rate as Iran war fuels inflation concerns

Snippet: Mexico’s central bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate following a split vote, as uncertainty surrounding the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to unsettle global markets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/mexico-cuts-interest-rate-iran-war-fuels-inflation-concerns

[2026-05-22 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cartoon for May 22, 2026 | The National

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Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/05/21/iran-war-middle-east-us/

[2026-05-22 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US opposition to Iran war rises as economic concerns grow

Snippet: Opposition to the US-Israeli war on Iran is increasing in the US, adding pressure on President Donald Trump amid worsening economic concerns.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-opposition-iran-war-rises-economic-concerns-grow

[2026-05-22 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US sanctions nine individuals accused of enabling Hezbollah's undermining of Lebanese sovereignty

Snippet: The US has launched sanctions against nine individuals accused of enabling Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah’s efforts to undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty, the US State Department announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896991

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Rubio: Diplomacy Will Be Rendered 'Impossible' If Iran Enacts Hormuz Toll System

Snippet: Iran has been seeking to significantly expand the area around the Strait of Hormuz over which it claims military control by this week advancing the newly-created government agency of the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority".

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/rubio-diplomacy-will-be-rendered-impossible-if-iran-enacts-hormuz-toll-system

[2026-05-22 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump shifts between diplomacy and threats in Iran standoff

Snippet: In a week that began with Donald Trump revealing he was just an hour away from “making the decision” to resume attacks on Iran, the United States president has oscillated between expressing hope for a lasting ceasefire and threatening military escalation.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/trump-shifts-between-diplomacy-and-threats-in-iran-standoff