[2026-05-08 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: 'The Board of Peace is a pursuit of genocide by other means'

Snippet: A post shared by Middle East Eye (@middleeasteye)

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-board-peace-pursuit-genocide-other-means

[2026-05-08 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran casts a long, dark shadow over Trump’s trip to China next week

Snippet: WASHINGTON – The war in Iran looms large over President Trump’s trip to China next week as the US seeks Chinese President Xi Jinping’s help in lowering gas prices but may have to concede ground in the technology war in return.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/iran-casts-a-long-dark-shadow-over-trumps-trip-to-china-next-week/

[2026-05-08 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: CIA says Iran has 70 percent of pre-war missiles, can ride out blockade for months: Report

Snippet: Iran can withstand the US naval blockade against it for three or four more months before facing severe economic hardship, the CIA told the Trump administration this week, according to a report by The Washington Post on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/cia-says-iran-has-70-percent-pre-war-missile-stockpile-can-withstand-blockade-months-report

[2026-05-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Byung-jong] Korea’s foresight for nuclear future

Snippet: As the war in the Middle East intensifies, the world is bracing for a looming energy crisis. Oil and gas prices are rising rapidly as the Strait of Hormuz — the main artery of global energy flows — faces disruptions involving both the US and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733173

[2026-05-08 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Man who threw petrol bombs during pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in jail | The National

Snippet: ​A ​man who threw petrol bombs during a ⁠pro-Israel rally last year in ⁠Boulder, Colorado, killing one person and ​injuring at least a dozen, pleaded guilty on Thursday to all ⁠charges he faced in state court and was sentenced to life in prison.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/07/man-who-threw-petrol-bombs-during-pro-israel-rally-in-colorado-sentenced-to-life-in-jail/

[2026-05-08 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Explosions heard near Strait of Hormuz may have been UAE action - report

Snippet: The explosions heard near Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday night may have been caused by hostile action from the UAE, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Tasnim media outlet reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895532

[2026-05-08 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Airbnb tops revenue estimates, but Middle East cancellations rise due to Iran war

Snippet: Airbnb reported mixed first-quarter results after the bell on Thursday and warned of regional weakness spurred by the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/airbnb-abnb-earnings-q1-2026.html

[2026-05-08 06:07 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Rubio mends fences in Rome after Trump's pope insults

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the war in Iran, this Friday, May 8.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-may-8-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/364555ec-fcc9-4c31-8ee2-7a04b8ca2adf

[2026-05-08 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: The Iran War has exposed global shipping's weakest links

Snippet: A drone view shows cargo ships sailing in Hong Kong on Oct. 17, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-iran-war-has-exposed-global-shipping-s-weakest-links

[2026-05-08 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cartoon for May 8, 2026 | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/05/07/us-iran-middle-east/

[2026-05-08 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 30 House Dems Demand US Confirmation That Israel Has Nuclear Arsenal

Snippet: In the latest indication that Israel's position in American politics is growing increasingly shaky, a group of 30 House Democrats have co-signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, demanding that the US government finally acknowledge the existence of Israel's nuclear arsenal. It's a milestone event: For decades, both parties have diligently co-conspired in avoiding such a confirmation, typically claiming ignorance on the rare occasions when journalists or citizens asked them about it.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/30-house-dems-demand-us-confirmation-israel-has-nuclear-arsenal

[2026-05-08 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran still reviewing new U.S. peace proposal as Trump predicts war will 'be over quickly': Reports

Snippet: Iran is "currently reviewing" messages from the U.S. that it received via Pakistani mediators, but it has yet to reach a conclusion or deliver a reply, an Iranian official said Thursday, state media outlets reported.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/trump-iran-war-peace-hormuz-strait.html

[2026-05-08 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Daily News

Title: Totally grounded?

Snippet: What happens to flights if the world runs out of oil? Well, obviously they will be grounded. To be more specific, is it possible, if the war in Iran does not resolve and the strait of Hormuz remains blocked, that airlines will simply run out of aviation fuel?

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/features/991491/totally-grounded/

[2026-05-08 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Turkish and Algerian leaders condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon

Snippet: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Israel’s policies represent the primary security threat in the region, criticising its conduct during ongoing conflicts.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/turkish-and-algerian-leaders-condemn-israeli-attacks-gaza-and-lebanon

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Gulf states urge UN action to ensure Strait of Hormuz safety

Snippet: Gulf states are pushing a United Nations Security Council resolution that threatens Iran with sanctions and other measures if it does not halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls”, and disclose the location of all mines to allow freedom of navigation.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/7/gulf-states-urge-un-action-to-ensure-strait-of-hormuz-safety

[2026-05-08 05:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Woman charged with terror-related offences after arriving at Sydney airport

Snippet: Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/woman-charged-terror-related-offences-sydney-isis-syria/106656426

[2026-05-08 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iranian president claims he met with still missing, ‘probably gay’ supreme leader

Snippet: Iran’s president claimed Thursday that he recently met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who is believed to be disfigured and still has yet to appear in public.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/world-news/iranian-president-meets-with-still-missing-injured-supreme-leader/

[2026-05-08 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Golan: Eisenkot should join Democrats or Bennett-Lapid, opposition should partner with Ra'am

Snippet: Chairperson of the left-wing Democrats Party, Yair Golan, called on Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot to join either his party or the newly formed Bennett-Lapid alliance, saying on Thursday that there “must be no fragmentation in the bloc” seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-895522

[2026-05-08 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Shell CEO says oil market is short nearly 1 billion barrels due to Iran war and the hole deepens every day

Snippet: The oil market faces a shortage of nearly one billion barrels that will only get worse every day the conflict in the Middle East drags on, Shell CEO Wael Sawan told investors Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/shell-ceo-iran-war-oil-lost-shortage.html

[2026-05-08 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon and Israel to hold third round of talks in Washington next week | The National

Snippet: Representatives ​of ​Israel and ​Lebanon will ⁠hold their third ⁠round of talks ​in Washington on May 14 and ⁠15, a US State Department official said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/07/lebanon-and-israel-to-hold-third-round-of-talks-in-washington-next-week/

[2026-05-08 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran foreign ministry says supreme leader overseeing decisions

Snippet: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says the country’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is directing key national decisions and that no action proceeds without his approval.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-supreme-leader-overseeing-decisions-says-iranian-foreign

[2026-05-08 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran can last for months under US Strait of Hormuz blockade, US officials say - report

Snippet: Iran can economically survive the US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz for at least three to four more months, four people familiar with a confidential CIA analysis told The Washington Post on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895523

[2026-05-08 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Cornell publishes footage defending president from claims he hit anti-Israel activists with car

Snippet: Cornell University published video footage on Sunday that it said exonerated its president from claims that he had hit two students with his car, after activists seeking amnesty for anti-Israel activists followed him to his vehicle after an Israeli-Palestinian conflict debate last Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895518

[2026-05-08 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel Police stops wedding between 40-year-old man, teenage bride in northern Israel - report

Snippet: Israel Police stopped the alleged wedding of a 14-year-old girl and a 41-year-old man from taking place in a home in Yavne'el, southwest of Tiberias, Israeli media reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895526

[2026-05-08 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

Snippet: The US on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895528

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in first strike on Beirut since cease-fire

Snippet: JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, May 7 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday there was no “immunity” for Israel’s enemies, a day after the Israeli military targeted a Hezbollah commander ​in its first strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs since a cease-fire was declared last month.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/world-news/israel-says-it-killed-hezbollah-commander-in-first-strike-on-beirut-since-cease-fire/

[2026-05-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation to hit 5 per cent as oil price bites – and it could get even worse

Snippet: Inflation is likely to hit 5 per cent by the middle of the year and could soar to 7 per cent by Christmas if the war against Iran pushes oil to $US200 a barrel, with Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget to confirm Australians will face ongoing price pressures.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/inflation-to-hit-5-per-cent-as-oil-price-bites-and-it-could-get-even-worse-20260507-p5zuop.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘ISIS bride’ Janai Safar refused bail after arrest on terror charges

Snippet: “ISIS bride” Janai Safar has been refused bail and will remain in Sydney’s Silverwater Correctional Complex following her return to Australia from Syria.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/vulnerable-and-alone-how-an-isis-bride-found-her-way-back-home-20260507-p5zuw9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump could revive ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudi Arabia, Kuwait reopen bases to US: report

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have quietly reopened their bases and airspace to the US military, which could allow President Trump to re-up his currently paused “Project Freedom” mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against Iranian attacks, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/trump-could-revive-project-freedom-after-saudi-arabia-kuwait-reopen-bases-to-us-report/

[2026-05-08 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lebanon death toll rises to 2,727 as Israeli raids continue

Snippet: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health says the number of people killed in Israel’s war on Lebanon since March 2 has reached 2,727.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanon-death-toll-rises-2727-israeli-raids-continue

[2026-05-08 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US companies post strongest earnings in decades — but signs of weakness emerge

Snippet: Corporate America is celebrating one of its strongest earnings seasons of the century — but analysts warned of possible storm clouds ahead as energy prices surge and consumer sentiment tanks because of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/us-companies-post-strongest-earnings-in-decades-but-signs-of-weakness-emerge/

[2026-05-08 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Whirlpool shares drop 20% as appliance giant warns consumer sentiment at ‘recession level lows’ on Iran war

Snippet: Whirlpool’s shares plunged more than 20% after the company said consumer confidence has fallen to “recession level lows” because of the Iran war, tanking demand for its big appliances.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/whirlpool-shares-drop-20-as-appliance-giant-warns-consumer-sentiment-at-recession-level-lows-on-iran-war/

[2026-05-08 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel’s attacks and pressure sowing seeds for division in tense Lebanon

Snippet: Beirut, Lebanon – Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and pressure on the Lebanese government to disarm the pro-Iran Shia movement Hezbollah by force are stoking internal tensions, analysts have told Al Jazeera.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/7/israels-attacks-and-pressure-sowing-seeds-for-division-in-tense-lebanon

[2026-05-08 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: French Carrier Traverses Suez Canal For Belated Possible Hormuz Mission

Snippet: France and Britain could be poised to very belatedly join the party in Middle East regional waters, according to movements of warships as well as fresh statements.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/french-carrier-traverses-suez-canal-possible-belated-hormuz-mission

[2026-05-08 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Man pleads guilty to Colorado firebombing, groups call for family reprieve

Snippet: Mohamed Soliman, accused of attacking demonstrators who had gathered in support of Israeli captives held in Gaza in Colorado, has pleaded guilty to murder charges.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/7/man-pleads-guilty-to-colorado-firebombing-groups-call-for-family-reprieve

[2026-05-08 04:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

Snippet: Germany's finance minister has blamed Donald Trump's "irresponsible war in Iran" for a big drop in his country's expected tax revenues.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2d0v3p2po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-08 04:13 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claim

Snippet: Latest briefings float hope of basic deal that would keep peace and free shipping while further negotiations continue

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/us-and-iran-close-to-temporary-truce-pakistani-officials-claim

[2026-05-08 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Israeli strike kills top Hamas official's son in Gaza

Snippet: GAZA CITY — A Gaza hospital and Hamas on Thursday said the son of the Palestinian Islamist movement's chief negotiator had died from wounds sustained in an Israeli strike a day earlier.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/world/israeli-strike-kills-top-hamas-officials-son-in-gaza/2338828

[2026-05-08 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Stunning Quarter": Highest Earnings Growth In Over Two Decades

Snippet: Yesterday, Deutsche Bank's head of thematic research published his latest chartbook, "The Great 2026 Reset," which delves into the market and political implications of the Iran conflict (available here to pro subs).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stunning-quarter-highest-earnings-growth-over-two-decades

[2026-05-08 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: What’s in the 14-point US-Iran peace framework? Here’s what we know

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Negotiators are quietly hammering out the details of a 14-point framework for peace talks between the US and Iran — and nuclear elements are finally on the table for discussion.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/world-news/whats-in-the-14-point-us-iran-peace-framework-heres-what-we-know/

[2026-05-08 03:54 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iran mocks Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ as adversaries wrestle over talks to end war

Snippet: President indicated that deal had materialised but truth was that Saudi Arabia had stopped US use of its bases

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/iran-mocks-donald-trump-project-freedom

[2026-05-08 03:49 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Iraq is caught in the middle between the U.S. and Iran

Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/iraq-is-caught-in-the-middle-between-the-u-s-and-iran/

[2026-05-08 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Whirlpool manufactures heavily in the US and it's suffering for it - price hikes are on the way

Snippet: A logo for Whirlpool is seen at Riegelmann’s Appliance on April 3, 2025, in Gresham, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/whirlpool-iran-tariff-kitchenaid-ddde295a63e6113f4dccacf418fe203e

[2026-05-08 03:36 UTC+10:00] [Israel-Gaza war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on ceasefires that aren’t: Israel never stopped killing in Gaza – allies must reject any escalation | Editorial

Snippet: The US is unlikely to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with truce terms. Europe must take action

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/07/the-guardian-view-on-ceasefires-that-arent-israel-never-stopped-killing-in-gaza-allies-must-reject-any-escalation

[2026-05-08 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?

Snippet: The US Treasury has sanctioned Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, and leaders of pro-Iran militias, accusing them of helping Iran to sell oil in violation of US sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/7/why-has-the-us-sanctioned-iraqs-deputy-oil-minister-for-helping-iran

[2026-05-08 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iranian President Says Iran Willing To Prove Peaceful Nature Of Nuclear Program

Snippet: Iran has told other regional countries that it is ready to 'prove' that its nuclear program is peaceful in nature, and that it is willing to meet international standards in that regard, according to the Iranian presidency.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iranian-president-says-iran-willing-prove-peaceful-nature-nuclear-program

[2026-05-08 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Zehut party leader to run in elections on joint list with ex-Otzma Yehudit chair

Snippet: Moshe Feiglin, founder and chair of the Zehut (Identity) party, and former Otzma Yehudit chair Michael Ben-Ari agreed on Wednesday to run together in a joint list in the upcoming elections, marking the first political alliance to be established on the Right.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-895516

[2026-05-08 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Colorado fire-bombing suspect pleads guilty to all state charges

Snippet: The man accused of lobbing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally last year in Boulder, Colorado, killing one person and injuring at least a dozen, pleaded guilty on Thursday to all charges he faced in state court.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-895513

[2026-05-08 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Diplomatic anchor or strategic space for Iran: Saudi airspace becomes new challenge for Trump

Snippet: Reports that Saudi Arabia has refused the US military access to its airspace could significantly complicate Washington’s plans should it decide to return to attacks against the Islamic regime, a Gulf expert told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895514

[2026-05-08 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says ceasefire and ending war top priorities in talks

Snippet: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, says current discussions centre on securing a ceasefire, ending the war and restoring regional stability.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-ceasefire-and-ending-war-top-priorities-talks