[2026-06-02 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Former Technion president Professor Yitzhak Apeloig passes away aged 81

Snippet: Israeli scholar and former president of Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Yitzhak Apeloig, passed away on Thursday at the age of 81.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-898009

[2026-06-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Israel Warns There'll Be 'No Calm In Beirut' Until Hezbollah Ceases Attacks

Snippet: The US-Iran ceasefire is being tested on multiple fronts, with Tehran already having announced Monday the suspension of contact with Washington over the escalation of Israel's ground war in Lebanon, where the IDF keeps pushing further north of the Litani River. Israel looks poised to resume major airstrikes on Beirut, despite that technically it has a US-mediated ceasefire in place with the government of Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/israel-warns-therell-be-no-calm-beirut-until-hezbollah-ceases-attacks

[2026-06-02 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: IDF targeting Hezbollah’s Beirut stronghold after rockets strike northern Israel

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/01/world-news/idf-targeting-hezbollahs-beirut-stronghold-after-rockets-strike-in-northern-israel/

[2026-06-02 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ultra-Orthodox protesters hold anti-draft protests, block traffic in Jerusalem, along Highway 4

Snippet: Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters disrupted traffic across Israel on Monday, including on Highway 4, Highway 1, and at Jerusalem's Chords Bridge.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-898013

[2026-06-02 00:44 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: As Trump attacks anew, Iran says Europe’s ‘appeasing aggressors’

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/as-trump-attacks-anew-iran-says-europes-appeasing-aggressors/

[2026-06-02 00:43 UTC+10:00] [Freedom of Speech and Expression] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Britain Denies Entry to Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur

Snippet: Britain said on Monday that it had blocked entry to two prominent American commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, because of their “potential risk” to British society, a decision that came amid debate about the limits of free speech in the country.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/world/europe/uk-hasan-piker-cenk-uygur-visa-israel.html

[2026-06-02 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump says Iran deal will be 'good' for U.S., berates critics for 'negatively chirping'

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 1 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday peace talks with Iran would result in a "good" deal for the United States, berating critics in both the Democratic and Republican parties for "negatively chirping" about the negotiations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601012500315

[2026-06-02 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Al-Aqsa: The moment of peril is here. Will the Muslim world act?

Snippet: An exclusive investigation by Middle East Eye last week revealed that both US and Israel were coordinating to remove Jordan's custodianship over Islam's third holiest site.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israel-al-aqsa-moment-peril-here-will-muslim-world-act

[2026-06-02 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iranian state media reports talks between US and Iran halted due to Lebanon strikes

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/iranian-media-reports-talks-between-us-and-iran-halted/106747668

[2026-06-02 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Egypt condemns Somaliland's decision to open embassy in Jerusalem | The National

Snippet: Egypt has condemned the breakaway region of Somaliland over its decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem, calling the move a "blatant breach of international law".

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/01/egypt-condemns-somalilands-decision-to-open-embassy-in-jerusalem/

[2026-06-02 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: France hardens stance on Lebanon amid European outrage at Israel | The National

Snippet: France has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting on Monday, to discuss the escalating war in Lebanon, in a move that highlights Paris's hardening stance against Israel.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/01/france-hardens-stance-on-lebanon-amid-european-outrage-at-israel/

[2026-06-02 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: In Tehran, exhausted Iranians are caught between war and the shadow of war

Snippet: Afshin, a 38-year-old living in Tehran, speaks for many Iranians when he describes how he’s feeling, over three months after the US and Israel launched their war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/tehran-exhausted-iranians-caught-between-war-and-shadow-of-war

[2026-06-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran calls off negotiations with US following Israel strike on Beirut

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/01/us-news/iran-calls-off-negotiations-with-us-following-israel-strike-on-beirut/

[2026-06-01 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Qatar condemns Iran's 'repeated attacks' on Kuwait

Snippet: Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticised Iran's attacks on its "sisterly State" Kuwait, considering the moves a "flagrant violation of its sovereignty and a blatant breach of the rules of international law".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/qatar-condemns-irans-repeated-attacks-kuwait

[2026-06-01 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran halts talks with US – media

Snippet: Iran has halted negotiations with the US over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon, moving to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim news agency has reported, citing sources.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640816-iran-us-talks-halted/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-01 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Working Better": Saylor Teases BTC Buy After Strategy Sells For First Time Since 2022

Snippet: Bitcoin is extending its recent weakness overnight (hurt by US-Iran tensions escalating again), trading back below its 100DMA after Strategy (MSTR) sold 32 bitcoin between May 26 and May 31 at an average net price of $77,135 a coin, totaling $2.5 million (disclosed in an 8-K filing on Monday).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/working-better-saylor-teases-btc-buy-after-strategy-sells-first-time-2022

[2026-06-01 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel in ‘race to eliminate democratic institutions’ as coalition pushes court bills, says A-G

Snippet: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara warned Monday that Israel has entered “a race to eliminate democratic institutions,” accusing the government of normalizing non-compliance with High Court rulings and advancing legislation that would politicize law enforcement.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-898001

[2026-06-01 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu asks to shorten, cancel testimony days as judges push to finish Case 2000

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Jerusalem District Court on Monday to shorten his testimony on Tuesday and cancel Wednesday’s hearing, as his cross-examination in Case 2000 nears its final stretch.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-898003

[2026-06-01 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Gofman approved to lead Mossad after High Court rejects petitions against him

Snippet: IDF Maj-Gen. Roman Gofman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nominee to head the Mossad, was approved on Monday to lead the agency, clearing the way for him to take office.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-898006

[2026-06-01 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran freezes talks with US over Israeli military action in Lebanon, IRGC-affiliated outlet claims

Snippet: Iran has called an immediate halt to its talks with the US over Israel's military activity in Lebanon, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-898007

[2026-06-01 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU is 'ready to contribute' to possbile US-Iran deal

Snippet: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday said that it was prepared to contribute towards a possible ceasefire deal between the US and Iran through "maritime operations, and economic incentives".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eu-ready-contribute-possbile-us-iran-deal

[2026-06-01 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: Jobs Report, JOLTS, ADP, ISMs And Fed Speakers

Snippet: The key event for markets outside of Iran (which is once again front and center following news that Iran is halting all exchange of messages with the US in protest of Israeli crimes in Lebanon) will be Friday’s US May employment report. Economists forecast a notable moderation in payroll growth compared with the relatively strong pace seen earlier in the spring.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/key-events-week-jobs-report-jolts-adp-isms-and-fed-speakers

[2026-06-01 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media

Snippet: Iranian negotiators will stop exchanging messages with the U.S. through intermediaries, and Tehran will move to fully close the Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for ongoing ceasefire violations, Iran's state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/iran-us-negotiations-strait-of-hormuz.html

[2026-06-01 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah says fighting ongoing with Israeli troops near strategic castle

Snippet: Hezbollah said on Monday that its fighters were still battling Israeli forces nearby Beaufort Castle, south Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-says-fighting-ongoing-israeli-troops-near-strategic-castle

[2026-06-01 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Beaufort Castle: An ancient Lebanese monument that continues to draw military attention | The National

Snippet: Few heritage sites in the Middle East blur the line between history and current affairs quite like Beaufort Castle.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/06/01/beaufort-castle-an-ancient-lebanese-monument-that-continues-to-draw-military-attention/

[2026-06-01 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Basra’s dual power: How Iraqi state and militias vie for control within striking range of Kuwait | The National

Snippet: Caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, the province of Basra in Iraq's southern tip is home to militia groups that wield significant influence over the local economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/01/basras-dual-power-how-iraqi-state-and-militias-vie-for-control-within-striking-range-of-kuwait/

[2026-06-01 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Death toll since start of Gaza ceasefire nears 1,000

Snippet: The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza latest data indicates that at least two people have been killed in the past 24 hours.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/death-toll-start-gaza-ceasefire-nears-1000

[2026-06-01 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: How US law protects Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge

Snippet: The US has long been Israel's most reliable partner in the Middle East, not least during the attacks on Iran in 2025 and 2026.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/explainers/how-us-law-protects-israels-qualitative-military-edge

[2026-06-01 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Flights cancelled as Israel prepares to resume Beirut strikes | The National

Snippet: Several flights to and from Beirut were cancelled on Monday after Israel announced it was preparing to resume strikes on the Lebanese capital, prompting fresh concerns about regional security and travel disruption.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/06/01/flights-cancelled-as-israel-prepares-to-resume-beirut-strikes/

[2026-06-01 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lebanon's president says country has 'no other choice' but to continue negotiations

Snippet: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that negotiations are "safer than war", adding that the country has "no other choice".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanons-president-says-country-has-no-other-choice-continue

[2026-06-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iranian attacks awaken Bahrain’s demons - opinion

Snippet: The 40-day war between Israel and the US and Iran shook the Gulf states, which endured missile and drone barrages and a naval blockade from Tehran. Yet nowhere did anxiety rise as sharply as in Bahrain, the small archipelago monarchy that normalized ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords. During the Bahrain saw local support for the Islamic regime in Iran, reflecting social tensions that, combined with a preexisting economic crisis, now threaten to undermine its monarchy.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897977

[2026-06-01 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu doubles down on threats to strike Beirut

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has doubled down on threats vowing to bomb Lebanon's capital of Beirut, adding that he has instructed troop to continue to deepen their invasion of southern Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-doubles-down-threats-strike-beirut

[2026-06-01 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gulf states condemn Iranian attack on Kuwait

Snippet: Several Gulf countries have slammed Iran for its targeting of Kuwait late on Sunday, with Kuwait calling the move "a blatant breach of international law".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gulf-states-condemn-iranian-attack-kuwait

[2026-06-01 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump consolidates Middle East policy by appointing Special Envoy Tom Barrack to Iraq and Syria

Snippet: US Envoy Tom Barrack has played a key role in US policy in the Middle East over the past year. He was appointed Special Envoy to Syria last year. He is also the US Ambassador to Turkey.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-897991

[2026-06-01 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Several figures emerge as next leaders of Hamas in Gaza, but who will end up leading? - analysis

Snippet: Israel eliminated Hamas’ latest leader in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, on May 26, just two weeks after the IDF had also killed his predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad. As such, Hamas appears leaderless in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897989

[2026-06-01 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: For the first time in decades, Israel is imposing its will on Hamas - opinion

Snippet: The killing of Ahmed Jabari in November 2012 marked a dramatic turning point in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Jabari, Hamas’s top military commander, was killed in Gaza while traveling in his vehicle. Israel immediately braced for retaliation, and Hamas responded with massive rocket fire toward Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, triggering Operation Pillar of Defense.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897964

[2026-06-01 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran executes two men over January mosque arson amid trial outcry

Snippet: The Islamic regime executed two men on Monday who were alleged to have burned a mosque during the January protests, the Iranian judicial outlet Mizan news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897992

[2026-06-01 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise Despite Oil Bounce, As Nvidia Keeps AI Euphoria Going

Snippet: Futures are positive and at session highs even as the a lack of a US / Iran deal pushes oil prices, bond yields, and volatility higher. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.3% to a new all time high of 7620; Nasdaq futures rise 0.2%: the Computex AI Conference kicked off; biggest news is NVDA to enter PC space with a new chip challenging AMD / INTC, helping send its stock up 2.3%.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-despite-oil-bounce-nvidia-keeps-ai-euphoria-going

[2026-06-01 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. intercepted Iranian missiles targeting American forces in Kuwait, Central Command says

Snippet: Iran fired two ballistic missiles overnight targeting American forces stationed in Kuwait, U.S. Central Command said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/us-iran-war-missiles-kuwait.html

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Massive displacement from Lebanese capital after Netanyahu threatened to hit Beirut

Snippet: Droves of people fled Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday after threats made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bomb the Lebanese capital.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/massive-displacement-lebanese-capital-after-netanyahu-threatened-hit

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Israel's Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut's southern suburbs

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, signalling further escalation of a war that has complicated mediation towards resolving the US-Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10761824

[2026-06-01 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU calls on Israel to halt 'military escalation' in Lebanon

Snippet: The European Union on Monday demanded that Israel end its military operation in Lebanon amid intensifying attacks and the latest seizure of the strategic Beaufort Castle.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eu-calls-israel-halt-military-escalation-lebanon

[2026-06-01 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK signs deals with Thales for arms used to target drones in the Middle East

Snippet: The UK said it signed new contracts worth £36 million ($48.46m) with defence company Thales TCFP.PA for supplies of hundreds of Lightweight Multirole missiles.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-signs-deals-thales-arms-used-target-drones-middle-east

[2026-06-01 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Supreme Court president: Fake news, incitement against judges threaten rule of law

Snippet: Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warned Monday that public discourse surrounding Israel’s judiciary had reached an “unprecedented low,” saying that incitement, fake news, and personal attacks on judges were being normalized and had begun to threaten the court system’s ability to function.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897982

[2026-06-01 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Amid shekel-dollar crisis: High-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025

Snippet: Israeli high-tech companies accounted for 58% of Israel’s total exports in 2025, according to the annual report on the state of high tech published on Sunday by the Israel Innovation Authority.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-897966

[2026-06-01 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump tells Erdogan he plans to visit Turkey for Nato summit

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has told his Turkish counterpart that he plans to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) summit in Ankara in July, multiple sources familiar with the conversations told Middle East Eye. In April, Trump said he was seriously considering withdrawing the US from Nato, adding that he was disgusted with the alliance.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-tells-erdogan-he-plans-visit-turkey-nato-summit

[2026-06-01 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: IDF raids home of terrorist who carried out Sunday's car ramming attack in Gush Etzion

Snippet: The IDF overnight conducted an operation in Hebron to raid the home of the terrorist who carried out the terror ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, the military announced on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897984

[2026-06-01 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What is Beaufort Castle, the historic Crusader fortress Israel now holds in Lebanon? - explainer

Snippet: The IDF on Sunday revealed that it had taken the Beaufort Ridge outpost in southern Lebanon as part of its ongoing operations to remove the threat Hezbollah poses to the communities of northern Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/history/article-897970

[2026-06-01 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Burial prices in Iran skyrocket by up to 50% after Tehran council approves new tariff - report

Snippet: Funeral-related services at the famous Behesht-e Zahra cemetery have increased by up to 50% after the Tehran City Council adopted new tariffs, according to a report by the Iranian newspaper Donya-ye Eqtesad.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897986

[2026-06-01 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Amnesty International warns Islamic regime using ‘wartime conditions’ to intensify repression

Snippet: The Islamic regime has used “wartime conditions” as a cover to intensify repression against the Iranian people, according to information reviewed by Amnesty International published earlier this week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897985