[2026-04-04 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian targeting of Israel-linked ship causes fire onboard

Snippet: Iran's targeting of an Israeli-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in a fire onboard, state media said on Saturday, citing the commander of the Revolutionary Guard navy.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-targeting-israel-linked-ship-causes-fire-onboard

[2026-04-04 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US losing planes in Iran war: What we know so far (VIDEOS/PHOTOS)

Snippet: Two US military aircraft were shot down by Iranian fire on Friday, as the US and Israel continue their strikes on the Islamic Republic. The incident has set off a high-risk search-and-rescue mission deep inside Iranian territory, US media outlets report.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637265-us-losing-planes-iran-war-explainer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-04 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian Foreign Minister calls for 'conclusive and lasting' terms to end war

Snippet: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that the country's stance is being "misrepresented by US media", adding that they want terms that reflect a "conclusive" end to the war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-foreign-minister-calls-conclusive-and-lasting-terms-end-war

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sri Lanka PM highlights stronger chapter in China ties built on trust, shared vision

Snippet: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya describes the current state of bilateral relations with China as entering a 'stronger chapter' grounded in mutual respect, commitment and trust. In an interview with China Media Group (CMG) aired on April 3, 2026, Amarasuriya emphasized the enduring friendship between the two countries and expressed confidence that the relationship is poised for even greater stability.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/04/videos/sri-lanka-pm-highlights-stronger-chapter-in-china-ties-built-on-trust-shared-vision/2314271

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Cement plant struck by US-Israeli assault on Iran

Snippet: A US-Israeli strike on Saturday hit a cement plant in southern Iran, with local media reporting that operations remain uninterrupted.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/cement-plant-struck-us-israeli-assault-iran

[2026-04-04 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Israeli hit on Iraq-Iran border responsible for killing Iraqi citizen: Report

Snippet: A US-Israeli strike on Saturday hit a trade terminal at the Iran-Iraq border, killing one Iraqi citizen and wounding two others, according to Iranian media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-israeli-hit-responsible-killing-iraqi-citizen-border-iran-report

[2026-04-04 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Reports of material damage after latest Iranian attack on Israel

Snippet: Medical emergency teams have been dispatched to Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv following reports of damage to buildings from an Iranian attack, according to Israeli media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/reports-material-damage-after-latest-iranian-attack-israel

[2026-04-04 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Debris from aerial interception strikes Oracle building in Dubai, UAE says

Snippet: The office of U.S. tech giant Oracle in Dubai was damaged by falling debris, the city's media office said on Sunday, as Iran continued to fire projectiles at targets around the Middle East in retaliation against U.S. and Israeli strikes.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/04/debris-from-interception-strikes-oracle-building-in-dubai-uae-says.html

[2026-04-04 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US presses search for a missing serviceman as Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot'

Snippet: Iran state media reported that strikes on the B1 bridge, which was still under construction, killed at least eight people and wounded 95.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-4-2026-b1f73e5c2a88ddcf71d93f49f9494e1b

[2026-04-04 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel Police decry online defamation campaign against female officer in Jerusalem

Snippet: The Israel Police condemned an online defamation and shaming campaign being perpetuated on social media against a female officer stationed in the Jerusalem district on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892027

[2026-04-04 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: No warning as rocket strikes homes in northern Israeli city

Snippet: A rocket struck homes in a northern Israeli city without warning sirens being activated, Israeli media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/no-warning-rocket-strikes-homes-northern-israeli-city

[2026-04-04 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Debris fall in Dubai marina after aerial interception, one killed by shrapnel in Abu Dhabi

Snippet: Authorities in Dubai said on Saturday that no fire or injuries were reported after debris fell onto the facade of a building in the city's Marina area following an aerial interception, according to a post on X/Twitter by the emirate's media office.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892025

[2026-04-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Oxford University Press] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian bookshop hits on novel idea to bring back readers addicted to ‘brain rot’ clips

Snippet: BookXcess’ ‘Brain Un-Rot Library’ turns 100 books into short TikTok clips similar to the type of videos blamed for wrecking attention span

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3348957/malaysian-bookshop-hits-novel-idea-bring-back-readers-addicted-brain-rot-clips

[2026-04-04 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Dubai Media Office confirms debris strike on Internet City building

Snippet: Authorities in Dubai said debris from an aerial interception fell onto the facade of the Oracle building in Dubai Internet City, prompting a response from emergency services.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/dubai-media-office-confirms-debris-strike-internet-city-building

[2026-04-04 15:15 UTC+10:00] [korea food trends] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture, not taste, rules South Korea’s current viral food trends

Snippet: Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348793/crispy-chewy-soft-why-texture-not-taste-rules-south-koreas-current-viral-food-trends

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture, not taste, rules South Korea’s current viral food trends

Snippet: Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348793/crispy-chewy-soft-why-texture-not-taste-rules-south-koreas-current-viral-food-trends?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-04 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Damage reported as missiles hit residential areas in central Israel

Snippet: An Iranian missile attack caused damage across residential areas in central Israel, Israeli media reported, with one person injured in Tel Aviv.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/damage-reported-missiles-hit-residential-areas-central-israel

[2026-04-04 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Abstreiter makes 39 saves, the Victoire beat the Charge 3-0 to take the PWHL lead

Snippet: Montreal Victoire’s Kaitlin Willoughby, center, celebrates after her goal against the Ottawa Charge with Catherine Dubois (28) and Alexandra Labelle, right, during second-period PWHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, April 3, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/victoire-charge-score-82f9de321fcebc0a8a0c3ff8dccf3bd7

[2026-04-04 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Debris from interception hits Dubai Marina building, no injuries reported

Snippet: Authorities in Dubai responded after debris from an aerial interception fell onto the facade of a building in the Dubai Marina area, the Dubai Media Office said. “No fire or injuries were reported,” it added, as officials assessed the situation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/debris-interception-hits-dubai-marina-building-no-injuries-reported

[2026-04-04 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Cluster bomb attack collapses building in Israel, electricity line damaged

Snippet: An Iranian cluster bomb attack caused a building to collapse in Ramat Gan, according to Israel’s Fire and Rescue services, Israeli media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/cluster-bomb-attack-collapses-building-israel-electricity-line-damaged

[2026-04-04 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: JBy Jacinta Bowler

Snippet: Jacinta Bowler is an ABC science reporter who has previously worked at Cosmos Magazine, RenewEconomy and ScienceAlert. Their work has been published in Best Australian Science Writing 2022 and 2023, and was commended by the Universities Australia Higher Education Media Awards.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/jacinta-bowler/103583808

[2026-04-04 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Emma Hannigan

Snippet: Emma is a journalist at ABC North Coast.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/emma-hannigan/14053632

[2026-04-04 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China steps up Iran war diplomacy

Snippet: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference on the sideline of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the media center, in Beijing, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-pakistan-iran-war-diplomacy-5032adf869db373558775db0e030f18c

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian missile attacks spark fires, damage in central and southern Israel

Snippet: Iranian missile attacks caused fires and damage in parts of central and southern Israel, according to Israeli media reports.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-missile-attacks-spark-fires-damage-central-and-southern-israel

[2026-04-04 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Former SNL star reveals why the Catholic faith is hotter than ever this Easter — as she recalls going to mass with Chris Farley

Snippet: Ahead of Easter, faith — and, especially, Catholicism — is suddenly everywhere: with social media influencers, a documented rise in converts and even a Hollywood swell.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/former-snl-star-reveals-why-catholicism-is-hot-this-easter/

[2026-04-04 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NFL decides not to discipline Rashee Rice after social media allegations

Snippet: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) lines up for the snap during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-24176642f2b34528fdeb2a564307621d

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Syria says Israeli tank fire kills man in country's south

Snippet: Syrian state media said Israeli fire killed a man in Qunietra province in the country's south near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as the foreign ministry decried the death of a civilian.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/syria-says-israeli-tank-fire-kills-man-countrys-south

[2026-04-04 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: MBy Maddie Nixon

Snippet: Maddie Nixon is a digital journalist working with the ABC's national breaking news team.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/maddie-nixon/104194144

[2026-04-04 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel destroys east Lebanon bridge

Snippet: An Israeli strike destroyed a bridge in eastern Lebanon on Friday, state media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-destroys-east-lebanon-bridge-hits-south-beirut

[2026-04-04 07:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New York Times mocked for bungling meaning of NATO: ‘How embarrassing and sad’

Snippet: A New York Times headline that laughably mischaracterized NATO as “A North American Treaty Organization” drew widespread scorn on Friday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/media/new-york-times-draws-scorn-for-bungling-meaning-of-nato-in-headline-how-embarrassing-and-sad/

[2026-04-04 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraqi PMF presence in Iran raises alarm over crackdown, potential US ground war

Snippet: State media in Iran have published images showing Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) fighters entering Khuzestan, provoking anger and revulsion among many Iranians, who say these proxy forces are repeatedly brought into the country to kill protesters and defend the ruling system.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892010

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

Source: AP News

Title: AP Coach of the Year Voting

Snippet: AP Coach of the Year Voting By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit (Selected by the 61-member national media panel that selects the weekly Top 25)Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska17Jon Scheyer, Duke13Tommy Lloyd, Arizona11Dusty May, Michigan9Travis Steele, Miami (Ohio)9Grant McCaslin, Texas Tech1Shaheen Holloway, Seton Hall1Fred

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/college-sports-college-basketball-8e45893621f4e87010b6ba2e81f47db8

[2026-04-04 07:08 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Two US military planes shot down, crew member missing, Iranian state media claims

Snippet: A file picture of a US F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jet, the same type of aircraft claimed by Iranian state media to have been shot down. Source: Getty / Dan Kitwood

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/us-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-iran-one-crew-member-rescued/06hil4168

[2026-04-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Sean Mantesso

Snippet: Sean Mantesso is a journalist with the ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom. You can follow him on Twitter: @seanmantesso

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/sean-mantesso/10396768

[2026-04-04 06:49 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Post internship doctors must apply for recruitment by 12 noon today – Minister

Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the call for applications for the recruitment of doctors who have completed their internships, into government service will end at 12 noon today and that the period will not be extended even for a minute under any circumstances.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/breaking-news/977625/post-internship-doctors-must-apply-for-recruitment-by-12-noon-today-minister/

[2026-04-04 06:48 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: GMOA to strike once again today

Snippet: The GMOA yesterday said that a strike will be launched at 8 am today once again, over the transfers over the post internship doctors. GMOA Secretary Dr.Prabath Sugathadasa said post‑internship doctors will not apply for public service appointments before 12 noon today (4), as ordered by the Health Minister. The GMOA has instructed post‑internship doctors not to apply for what it described as wrongful public service appointments, highlighting difficulties and issues in rural hospitals.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/breaking-news/977638/gmoa-to-strike-once-again-today/

[2026-04-04 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran claims downing of US F-35 (PHOTOS)

Snippet: The Iranian military has shot down a US F-35 fight jet over its territory, local media outlets, including the Tasnim news agency, have claimed. American officials confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet and claimed that one pilot has been rescued.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637204-iran-down-us-f-35/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran targeted 'enemy' aircraft near Hormuz strait, state media says

Snippet: Iran's air defence system targeted an "enemy" A-10 aircraft in southern waters near the Hormuz Strait, the nation's state media said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-targeted-enemy-aircraft-near-hormuz-strait-state-media-says

[2026-04-04 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Training programmes for health professionals on oxygen use - DailyNews

Snippet: The launch of the country’s first set of national guidelines on the use of oxygen in government hospitals was held recently under the patronage of Health and Mass Media Miister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/local/977603/training-programmes-for-health-professionals-on-oxygen-use/

[2026-04-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/cartoon/977549/cartoon-of-the-day-846/

[2026-04-04 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region reels after missile and drone strike

Snippet: Ukraine said a Russian missile and drone strike hit the Zhytomyr region, northwest of Kyiv, on Friday, killing one person and injuring 10 as emergency crews searched through rubble and damaged neighbourhoods. Local authorities reported that 18 houses were destroyed, while about 100 residential buildings and 55 public or administrative buildings were damaged in the attack, which came as part of a wider wave of strikes across the country.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/ukraines-zhytomyr-region-reels-after-missile-and-drone-strike/

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: One dead after debris from intercepted attack hits Abu Dhabi gas site

Snippet: One Egyptian citizen was killed and four people suffered minor injuries after debris from an intercepted attack fell on Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facilities on Friday, Abu Dhabi's media office said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/one-dead-after-debris-intercepted-attack-hits-abu-dhabi-gas-site

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis passes away - DailyNews

Snippet: Journalist Bhakthi Dharmapriya Mendis has passed away while receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of the National Hospital in Colombo following a serious road accident. He was 47 years old at the time of his death.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/breaking-news/977723/journalist-bhakti-dharmapriya-mendis-passes-away/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran searches for downed US jet crew as reports say one rescued

Snippet: TEHRAN — Iran launched a hunt for the US crew whose jet Iranian media said had been shot down by the Islamic republic's air defense systems Friday, deploying troops and offering a bounty.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/04/world/iran-searches-for-downed-us-jet-crew-as-reports-say-one-rescued/2314127

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

Source: AP News

Title: Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson has shoulder surgery

Snippet: Columbus Blue Jackets’ Damon Severson (78) scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) during first-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/blue-jackets-damon-severson-5428805eae33bba34a1c9079ffe5ecae

[2026-04-04 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watchdog calls for stronger social media controls to shield minors

Snippet: (UPDATE) AS governments in Asia consider stricter controls on over social media, Philippine advocates are calling for greater oversight of online platforms to protect minors from the risks of unregulated digital spaces.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/04/news/national/watchdog-calls-for-stronger-social-media-controls-to-shield-minors/2313884

[2026-04-04 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bondi Beach terrorist who killed 15 is denied bid to protect family members’ identities

Snippet: The Islamist charged with murdering 15 people in the Dec. 14 shooting spree at a Chanukah party at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has lost a bid to protect the identities of family members, local media reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/world-news/bondi-beach-terrorist-loses-court-bid-to-suppress-family-members-identities/

[2026-04-04 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Senior Iranian Official Involved In Reaching Out To Vance Severely Wounded In Airstrike

Snippet: A top Iranian official who was involved in diplomatic outreach and indirect talks or messaging with the United States and Pakistani mediators was reportedly critically wounded in a US-Israeli strike. Kamal Kharazi, an 81-year-old senior adviser to Tehran and former foreign minister, lost his wife in the Wednesday strike on his home, state media has said.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/senior-iranian-official-involved-reaching-out-vance-severely-wounded-airstrike

[2026-04-04 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mom-to-be’s ‘sperm shower’ is the toast of singles on social media: ‘I’d pay to attend this party’

Snippet: Her “sperm cake” is on the menu — and the internet is eating it up.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/lifestyle/ivf-patient-hosts-sperm-shower-before-becoming-a-single-mom/

[2026-04-04 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel threatens to destroy more Lebanon bridges as crisis mounts

Snippet: Israel’s military has threatened to destroy more bridges in southern Lebanon in what observers say is an attempt to cut the area off from the rest of the country as Israeli forces press forward with a devastating ground invasion.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/3/israel-threatens-to-destroy-more-lebanon-bridges-as-crisis-mounts