[2026-04-17 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kosovo to approve troop contribution for Gaza force

Snippet: FILE -Kosovo Security Forces parade during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kosovo-gaza-stabilization-force-1f28076ca1811f6f96c1f4d9335ef34a

[2026-04-17 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: The Foundations of Zionism: An epic work of Palestinian scholarship now available in English

Snippet: First published in Arabic across two volumes in 1977 and 1986, and now translated and edited by his daughter Fida, The Foundations of Zionism is a major work of Palestinian historical scholarship by Sabri Jiryis that feels uncannily timely in 2026.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/foundations-zionism-epic-work-palestinian-scholarship-now-available-english

[2026-04-17 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: “Growth happens in the uncomfortable”: Kering’s Miral Youssef on leadership and the future of luxury | The National

Snippet: President of Kering Middle East and Africa is in charge of some of the fashion world's biggest names

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/04/17/growth-happens-in-the-uncomfortable-kerings-miral-youssef-on-leadership-and-the-future-of-luxury/

[2026-04-17 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire stopped 'senseless killing', Trump envoy says | The National

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Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/17/live-us-israel-iran-war-lebanon/

[2026-04-17 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Thousands head home as US-brokered truce holds in Lebanon

Snippet: A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-united-states-e0412bb734d09aef492051c1730b5821

[2026-04-17 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Snippet: Light Candles: 7:19 p.m.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-893345

[2026-04-17 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window - but Hezbollah still holds the door

Snippet: When representatives of Israel and a neighboring state with which it has been in a formal state of war since 1948 sit down across the same table for the first time in 33 years, there is a natural tendency to hear the faint flutter of a peace dove’s wings.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-893311

[2026-04-17 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: War on Iran likely to delay US arms deliveries to Europe – Reuters

Snippet: US officials have warned their European counterparts that the supply of previously contracted American arms could be delayed due to dwindling stockpiles as a result of the war on Iran, Reuters has reported, citing sources.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638539-us-weapons-nato-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-17 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'

Snippet: President Donald Trump has said that talks between the US and Iran to end the war could resume as early as this weekend, with Washington and Tehran "very close" to making a deal.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyxp0kp5glo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Israel's central bank chief pins hopes on peace as economic shock looms

Snippet: The Israeli economy is facing a significant hit to growth projections as a result of the Middle East conflict — but its central bank chief is hopeful that a rapid resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can help ease the shock.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-interest-rates-iran-inflation.html

[2026-04-17 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Construção de barragem em Gaza "é prioridade do Governo"

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/constru%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-barragem-em-gaza-%C3%A9-prioridade-do-governo/video-76820309

[2026-04-17 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers raid homes of displaced Palestinian communities near Jericho

Snippet: Israeli settlers attacked the homes of displaced Palestinian Bedouin families and chased shepherds in Balqa, north of Jericho, Wafa news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-raid-homes-displaced-palestinian-communities-near

[2026-04-17 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

Snippet: After years of failed conservation attempts, Israeli ecologists have successfully germinated seeds of the swamp orchid, a species on the cusp of extinction, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority announced earlier this month.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-893351

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Christianity] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Popesplaining’ Vance out of depth in row over whether Iran is a just war

Snippet: Trump administration has riled head of Catholic church over use of theology to justify conflict in Iran

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/pope-jd-vance-row-iran-just-war

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will South Korea’s ‘Goldilocks’ missile dent China’s Middle East arms ambitions?

Snippet: The Cheongung-II has reportedly achieved a 96.7% intercept rate against Iranian drones and ballistic missiles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350414/will-south-koreas-goldilocks-missile-dent-chinas-middle-east-arms-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Egypt] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will South Korea’s ‘Goldilocks’ missile dent China’s Middle East arms ambitions?

Snippet: The Cheongung-II has reportedly achieved a 96.7% intercept rate against Iranian drones and ballistic missiles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3350414/will-south-koreas-goldilocks-missile-dent-chinas-middle-east-arms-ambitions

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Norway's Oil Export Earnings Surge 68% Amid Iran War

Snippet: Authored by Alex Komani via OilPrice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/norways-oil-export-earnings-surge-68-amid-iran-war

[2026-04-17 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Turkey, Pakistan could become Israel's new enemy, analyst says

Snippet: Predictions of who is set to be next in line to become Israel's arch nemesis have start rolling in, with whispers pointing to Pakistan or Turkey as Iran's successors for that role.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/turkey-pakistan-could-become-israels-new-enemy-analyst-says

[2026-04-17 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 3 charged in arson attack at Persian-language media organization in London

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — British police said Friday they have charged three people in an arson attack at a Persian-language media organization in northwest London.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-iran-arson-persian-language-media-630aea146e4bbe42a8f6c4ddf61317ec

[2026-04-17 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Pakistan’s powerful military chief became an unlikely peacemaker in Iran war

Snippet: Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ has been a key figure in mediation efforts and now much rides for Asim Munir on the success of talks

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/pakistan-military-chief-asim-munir-unlikely-peacemaker-iran-war

[2026-04-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study

Snippet: WhatsApp is deeply embedded in everyday clinical communication in Israeli hospitals despite regulatory warnings and privacy risks, a study recently published in the Israel Journal of Health Policy Research found.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893349

[2026-04-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Spain announces it will not broadcast Eurovision due to Israel’s participation

Snippet: Following Spain’s decision to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May because of Israel’s continued participation, the country has just announced that it will not broadcast the popular event.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-893343

[2026-04-17 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistani Prime Minister welcomes ceasefire announcement

Snippet: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon “facilitated through bold and sagacious diplomatic efforts led by President Donald Trump,” via a statement on X.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistani-prime-minister-welcomes-ceasefire-announcement

[2026-04-17 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Gulf War Leaves $58 Billion Repair Bill And Global Equipment Crunch

Snippet: Last week, JPMorgan - which correctly noted that headlines tend to focus on the fact of damage not the scale - was the first itemize the damage from the war in Iran, finding more than 60 energy infrastructure assets in the Gulf have been affected by drone and missile strikes, with roughly 50 sustaining different degrees of damage.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/gulf-war-leaves-58-billion-repair-bill-and-global-equipment-crunch

[2026-04-17 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares snap 3-day rise on profit-taking amid hopes for 2nd round of U.S.-Iran peace talks; won declines

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom, new photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417007651320

[2026-04-17 18:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea launches W80tr support program for steel industry

Snippet: The Financial Services Commission on Friday unveiled an 80 trillion won ($54 billion) support package for the steel industry, seeking to contain fallout from war in the Middle East before it spreads to sectors such as machinery and electronics.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719952

[2026-04-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade

Snippet: Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country's energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and wind power has shielded Madrid from the worst impacts of the resulting energy shock.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/spain-energy-resilience-iran-war-trump-trade.html

[2026-04-17 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Buyers flock to US crude oil as Iran clash squeezes Mideast supply

Snippet: A clear line of VLCC supertankers are heading for the U.S. Gulf Coast due to the disruption of Middle Eastern crude oil supplies. (Marine Traffic)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/buyers-flock-to-us-crude-oil-as-iran-clash-squeezes-mideast-supply

[2026-04-17 17:47 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Ticking timebomb’: Tehran residents return to ruined city amid fears truce will not hold

Snippet: Many in the Iranian capital feel trapped between war with the US and the brutality of the regime’s repression

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/tehran-residents-back-city-hope-truce-hold

[2026-04-17 17:45 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese’s visits to key allies have borne early fruits of fuel and fertiliser but ‘resilience’ is on the budget agenda

Snippet: The prime minister has weathered the crises – for now – and there is a growing recognition that Australia is too vulnerable to world events

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/albaneses-visits-to-key-allies-have-borne-early-fruits-of-fuel-and-fertiliser-but-resilience-is-on-the-budget-agenda

[2026-04-17 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea voices hope Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will help restore Mideast stability

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday welcomed the ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon, voicing hope that the move will help bring stability in the Middle East and advance peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417008000315

[2026-04-17 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/iran-wars-big-winners-wall-street-weapons-firms-ai-and-green-energy

[2026-04-17 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens

Snippet: Hours before the ceasefire took effect, Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, including the Qasmiyeh Bridge, a vital crossing over the Litani River linking Tyre to surrounding areas. Repeatedly targeted, the bridge was reportedly left unusable, disrupting movement and supply routes, though residents were seen crossing it at first light. The 10-day truce, announced by US President Donald Trump, came into force at midnight local time on 17 April 2026, aiming to halt a conflict that has killed more than 2,000

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/17/lebanon-truce-takes-effect-as-damaged-qasmiyeh-bridge-reopens/

[2026-04-17 17:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares snap 3-day rise on profit-taking amid hopes for 2nd round of US-Iran peace talks; won declines

Snippet: South Korean stocks ended a three-session winning streak Friday on profit-hunting as investors sat on the sidelines amid diplomatic moves for a possible second round of US-Iran peace talks. The local currency fell against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719894

[2026-04-17 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israel, Lebanon 10-day cease-fire begins after Trump hails ‘historic day’

Snippet: The 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon appeared to hold Friday – hours after President Trump branded the truce a historic day for Lebanon.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/world-news/israel-lebanon-10-day-cease-fire-begins-after-trump-hails-historic-day/

[2026-04-17 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi

Snippet: The United States is stepping up efforts to sell oil and gas to India as the world's third-largest energy market grapples with supply disruptions from the Middle East and finds its alternatives shrinking after Washington ended waivers for Iranian and Russian crude.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/us-seeks-to-expand-energy-sales-to-india-why-it-could-be-a-problem-for-new-delhi.html

[2026-04-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Families protest after four Border Police soldiers disciplined for having barbecue on Shabbat

Snippet: Protesters gathered outside Prison 10 on Wednesday after four Border Police soldiers were sentenced to military prison over a barbecue they lit at the Beit Horon base the previous weekend.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893339

[2026-04-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Comptroller: Miri Regev's Transportation Ministry fails to prepare for new emergencies post-Oct. 7

Snippet: State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman on Wednesday issued a sharp critique of the Transportation Ministry’s preparedness for the aviation crisis that followed the outbreak of war on October 7, calling on Transportation Minister Miri Regev to correct the failures and prepare emergency plans without delay, according to a report published by his office.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893336

[2026-04-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Statue of Theodor Herzl vandalized in central Israel days before Independence Day

Snippet: Unknown individuals vandalized the statue of Theodor Herzl, the founder of the state, at the entrance to the Mikveh Israel Agricultural School in central Israel on Thursday evening. The statue commemorates Herzl's historic meeting with Kaiser Wilhelm II - one of the defining moments in the history of Zionism.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-893335

[2026-04-17 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?

Snippet: On April 17 each year, Palestinian Prisoner’s Day is commemorated to remember the plight of thousands of men, women and children held in Israeli prisons.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/palestinian-prisoners-day-what-happened-in-palestine-on-april-17-1971

[2026-04-17 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Macron expresses concern that Israel-Lebanon ceasefire 'already undermined'

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron backed the ceasefire announced on Thursday, but aired concern that it may already be compromised due to ongoing military operations.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/macron-expresses-concern-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-already-undermined

[2026-04-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares snap 3-day rise on profit-taking amid hopes for 2nd round of U.S.-Iran peace talks; won declines

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended a three-session winning streak Friday on profit-hunting as investors sat on the sidelines amid diplomatic moves for a possible second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417007600320

[2026-04-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump characterizes Iran war as a 'little diversion'

Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Thursday the US war with Iran was a "little diversion" during his second term in power, as recent polling shows the conflict's unpopularity with the American public.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/news/trump-characterizes-iran-war-as-a-little-diversion/2322559

[2026-04-17 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel carries out 'massive' demolition in south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Snippet: The Israeli army carried out a "massive" demolition in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam on Friday, the official Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-carries-out-massive-demolition-south-lebanon-despite-ceasefire

[2026-04-17 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Tens of thousands return to southern Lebanon: Report

Snippet: Tens of thousands of those displaced from southern Lebanon are reportedly returning to their areas following a ceasefire deal with Israel, Anadolu Agency reports.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tens-thousands-return-southern-lebanon-report

[2026-04-17 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Entra em vigor cessar-fogo temporário entre Israel e Líbano

Snippet: De acordo com a AFP e imagens da AFPTV, houve tiroteios nos subúrbios do sul de Beirute quando o cessar-fogo com Israel entrou em vigor à meia-noite desta sexta-feira (17.04)

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/entra-em-vigor-cessar-fogo-tempor%C3%A1rio-entre-israel-e-l%C3%ADbano/a-76817636

[2026-04-17 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Entra en vigor un alto el fuego de 10 días en Líbano

Snippet: Personas desplazadas regresan a sus casas mientras residentes locales ondean banderas de Hezbollah y una imagen del difunto líder del grupo, Hassan Nasrallah, en Zefta, en el sur de Líbano, el 17 de abril de 2026, tras la entrada en vigor de un alto el fuego con Israel. (AP Foto/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-iran-guerra-libano-israel-conversaciones-pakistan-ormuz-tregua-da8214be052a747adfd1abe5f7a0ba9b

[2026-04-17 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show displaced Lebanese returning to villages after ceasefire

Snippet: Displaced residents drive back to their villages as locals wave Hezbollah flags following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, in Zefta, southern Lebanon, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-photos-d94b334566c4e8650be76981b6dff174

[2026-04-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: FSC chief vows financial support packages for Mideast crisis-hit firms

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Friday that banks and state-run lenders will provide a set of financial support packages to the Middle East crisis-hit companies to ease their financial burdens and potential liquidity shortage.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417006500320

[2026-04-17 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nat'l security adviser, EU official discuss economic security cooperation amid Mideast crisis

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac held talks with the European Union (EU)'s top trade negotiator Friday to discuss strengthening economic security cooperation amid energy market uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict, Cheong Wa Dae said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417006600315