[2026-04-16 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Police, prosecution trade blame over protest-related court losses

Snippet: A public dispute broke out on Wednesday between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office after police said two tort rulings had been issued against the force and against officers and commanders over the handling of protests - in cases in which the defendants were not represented by the prosecution.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-893206

[2026-04-16 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pakistan continues to insist Lebanon part of current MidEast ceasefire deal even as US, Israel deny

Snippet: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry insisted on Thursday that Lebanon remains part of the current ceasefire in the Middle East, despite earlier statements from the US and Israel that this is not the case.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893215

[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Ride-hailing platform cuts commission rate to help its drivers

Snippet: Lawyer George Royeca, president and CEO of motorcycle ride-hailing platform Angkas, announces during a press conference at the Quezon Memorial Circle on April 16, 2026 that his company will lower the standard commission rate for its riders from 20 percent to 18 percent. He said this would largely help ease the burden of riders in the wake of the unabated rise in fuel costs due to the ongoing Middle East War.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/videos/watch-ride-hailing-platform-cuts-commission-rate-to-help-its-drivers/2321731

[2026-04-16 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Last bridge to southern Lebanon destroyed in Israeli strike

Snippet: An Israeli strike has destroyed the last bridge connecting southern Lebanon with the rest of the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/last-bridge-southern-lebanon-destroyed-israeli-strike

[2026-04-16 19:33 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese and Anwar find common ground in defending the Pope against Trump

Snippet: Kuala Lumpur: Separated by religion but united in their support for the Pope, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backed in his Malaysian counterpart’s veiled criticism of US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran and his attacks on the Catholic leader.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/albanese-and-anwar-find-common-ground-in-defending-the-pope-against-trump-20260416-p5zoiv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran halts petrochemical exports until further notice

Snippet: Iran halted all petrochemical exports to prioritise domestic supply and prevent shortages of raw materials, the economic newspaper Donya-e-Eqtesad reported on Thursday, due to disrupted production after Israel struck several petrochemical hubs.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-halts-petrochemical-exports-until-further-notice

[2026-04-16 19:31 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain – senior Iranian official

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/usa-iran-peace-talks-updates-april-16-2026/

[2026-04-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bread, milk and fresh vegies: Grocery inflation is creeping back

Snippet: Fresh vegetables, bread, milk and eggs will be among the first items in the grocery basket expected to cost more after the price of fuel and fertiliser doubled because of the US-Israel war on Iran, forcing some farmers to plant fewer crops.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/bread-milk-and-fresh-vegies-grocery-inflation-is-creeping-back-20260415-p5zo3d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/world/trump-says-israel-lebanon-leaders-to-hold-talks-thursday/2321719

[2026-04-16 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran's internet shutdown continues into its 48th day

Snippet: Iran's internet blockout has entered its 48th day, according to internet monitor NetBlocks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-internet-shutdown-continues-its-48th-day

[2026-04-16 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

Snippet: Columns of fire have engulfed the largest of Australia’s two oil refineries, just as the ⁠nation faces pressure to shore up fuel security with the Iran war disrupting global supply.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/fire-breaks-out-at-crucial-australian-refinery-raising-fuel-supply-fears

[2026-04-16 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese stocks hit new high as AI boosts tech heavy Asian markets

Snippet: Japanese stocks jumped on Thursday morning, following a rally on Wall Street as investors grow optimistic about the possibility of further U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. (File Photo by Nozomi Okubo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japanese-stocks-hit-new-high-as-ai-boosts-tech-heavy-asian-markets

[2026-04-16 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Second round of US-Iran talks being discussed – White House

Snippet: The US is in discussions on staging a second round of peace talks with Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638488-us-iran-talks-islamabad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-16 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan: Second round of US-Iranian talks to take place soon

Snippet: The US and Iran are willing to hold talks again soon, but so far no date has been set, according to Pakistan.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-second-round-us-iranian-talks-take-place-soon

[2026-04-16 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF to issue tender for 12,000 Israeli-made assault drones

Snippet: IDF Ground Forces and the Ministry of Defense Procurement Directorate are seeking to equip the army with Israeli-made assault drones, as part of the developing drone war against Hamas and Hezbollah. In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has been making increased use of drones in recent weeks. Just yesterday, an IDF spokesman revealed that Egoz unit forces had killed a Hezbollah terrorist using an assault drone, apparently a Bat-type drone manufactured by Israeli company Xtend.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-893200

[2026-04-16 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: Israel Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah drone launched towards Israel

Snippet: An Israel Navy missile boat intercepted a Hezbollah drone launched towards Israel, the IDF confirmed on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-893196

[2026-04-16 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran threatens to sink American ships in Strait of Hormuz, claims US ground invasion would be ‘great’

Snippet: Iran has threatened to sink American ships policing the Strait of Hormuz amid the blockade – and wildly claimed that a US ground invasion would be “great” for the clerical regime.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/iran-threatens-to-sink-american-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-claims-us-ground-invasion-would-be-great/

[2026-04-16 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: War on Iran: How the West is shaping a dystopian era

Snippet: Until recently, the EU high representative for foreign policy, Kaja Kallas, owned the record as the western official with the poorest knowledge of the history of World War Two, having had the brazen audacity - or the unforgivable lack of awareness - to claim last year that it was news to her that Russia and China had played a crucial role in its outcome.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/iran-war-carney-rubio-west-shaping-dystopian-era-how

[2026-04-16 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: How Jewish heritage projects in Morocco are being used to push pro-Israel politics

Snippet: Morocco is home to around 2,500 Jews - the largest remaining Jewish community in North Africa - and has long recognised and promoted its Jewish identity.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-jewish-heritage-projects-morocco-are-being-used-push-pro-israel-politics

[2026-04-16 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Boasts It Is Fast Rebuilding Bridges & Rail Lines After US Wrought Destruction

Snippet: Iran is seeking to put out images showing its resiliency after the country was hit with tens of thousands of airstrikes during over a month of the US-Israel Operation Epic Fury, including blowing up bridges, rail lines and other infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-boasts-it-fast-rebuilding-bridges-rail-lines-after-us-wrought-destruction

[2026-04-16 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: EasyJet's stock drops as the Middle East conflict, fuel costs weigh on bookings outlook

Snippet: EasyJet's stock fell on Thursday after it warned that the Iran war and higher fuel prices are weighing on customer bookings.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/easyjet-shares-fuel-costs-middle-east-bookings.html

[2026-04-16 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Economics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues

Snippet: Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disrupted

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/16/uk-possible-food-shortages-iran-war-co2

[2026-04-16 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Don't call time on dollar dominance just yet, say analysts as 'petroyuan' call sparks debate

Snippet: The U.S. Dollar suffered in 2025 as traders embraced "Sell America." But the war in Iran boosted the global reserve currency —albeit temporarily — and has analysts debating: has the greenback turned a corner?

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/us-dollar-dominance-reserve-currency-iran-war-oil-china.html

[2026-04-16 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu to speak to Lebanon's Aoun, Israeli minister claims

Snippet: Gila Gamliel, Israel's science and technology minister, has claimed Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-speak-lebanons-aoun-israeli-minister-claims

[2026-04-16 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Aid flotilla of 39 boats sets sail to break Israel's Gaza blockade | The National

Snippet: A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid ​to Palestinians in Gaza has set sail from the Spanish port ⁠of Barcelona, aiming to break the Israeli blockade.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/16/aid-flotilla-of-39-boats-sets-sail-to-break-israels-gaza-blockade/

[2026-04-16 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran

Snippet: Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/pakistani-army-chief-visits-tehran-in-bid-to-broker-renewed-talks-between-us-and-iran/

[2026-04-16 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares rise for 3rd day on eased Mideast tensions; won gains

Snippet: South Korean stocks rose for the third consecutive session Thursday, closing above the 6,200-point mark for the first time since the outbreak of the US-Iran war amid hopes for a second round of their peace talks. The local currency gained against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718999

[2026-04-16 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Senior diplomat to attend high-level diplomacy conference in Turkey amid Mideast conflict

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- A senior South Korean diplomat will travel to Turkey later this week to attend a high-level diplomacy conference, where he is expected to hold sideline talks with top officials from the Middle East and elsewhere on the ongoing crisis.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416009200315

[2026-04-16 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This video of ‘Iran capturing US pilot’ was filmed in Pakistan

Snippet: The conflict in the Middle East has led to videos being shared out of context by social media users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3350286/video-iran-capturing-us-pilot-was-filmed-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Instagram] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This video of ‘Iran capturing US pilot’ was filmed in Pakistan

Snippet: The conflict in the Middle East has led to videos being shared out of context by social media users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3350286/video-iran-capturing-us-pilot-was-filmed-pakistan

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Photos of Nazis left at Haifa health ministry office on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Snippet: Photos of Nazis with red paint were left at the entrance to the Haifa District Health Bureau on the morning of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Tuesday), the Health Ministry stated, in what was described as an offensive act targeting public employees.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-893188

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Bombs, rain and destruction: Life in Gaza six months into a ceasefire

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/palestinians-fear-gaza-is-being-forgotten-as-iran-war-drags-on/106565594

[2026-04-16 17:09 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China carefully navigating Iran’s tighter Hormuz grip

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-carefully-navigating-irans-tighter-hormuz-grip/

[2026-04-16 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel continues to pummel Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue, including reports of artillery shelling and air strikes.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-continues-pummel-lebanon

[2026-04-16 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: TIME names Netanyahu among 2026 Most Influential, calls his post-Oct. 7 comeback bigger than Trump

Snippet: TIME Magazine published its TIME100 Most Influential People of 2026 on Thursday, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu among the "Leaders" category.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893180

[2026-04-16 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms

Snippet: The Health Ministry's Health Bureau's Tel Aviv office received a report on Wednesday regarding a suspected case of food poisoning of 15 toddlers, two of whom were hospitalized in Sourasky Medical Center's Ichilov Hospital, and are under medical observation.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893177

[2026-04-16 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Authorities seize over NIS 5m., weapons, ammunition in Rahat, order closure of Tel Aviv brothel

Snippet: Israel Police officers seized over 5 million shekels in cash, as well as weapons and ammunition across several neighborhoods in the Bedouin city of Rahat, near Beersheba in southern Israel, the police confirmed on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-893185

[2026-04-16 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead

Snippet: The Iran war has taken a toll on India's merchandise exports, dragging them down by more than 7% in March, and dashing hopes of a recovery in a year already marred by U.S. tariffs. Experts warn that conditions could worsen before improving.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/india-goods-exports-march-drop-more-pain-ahead.html

[2026-04-16 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran

Snippet: Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir — The gold earrings were a gift from her father on her birthday just months earlier. But on March 21, as South Asia marked Eid‑ul‑Fitr, Masrat Mukhtar handed them over to an aid collection effort to help civilians in Iran trying to survive the US-Israel war on the country.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/why-many-kashmiris-are-donating-gold-breaking-piggy-banks-for-iran

[2026-04-16 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Snippet: A fire broke out late on Wednesday at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, prompting concerns about fuel supply in a tense global energy climate. Located about 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, the site supplies roughly 10% of Australia’s gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to the eastern states. Processing about 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily, mainly from Bass Strait and imports, the refinery supplies fuel to Victoria, Tasmania and parts of New South Wales.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/australia-refinery-fire-raises-fuel-supply-concerns-amid-iran-war/

[2026-04-16 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: What will come of the talks between Lebanon and Israel? | The National

Snippet: US-brokered negotiations between Lebanon and Israel began this week in Washington. This comes after at least 1,500 Lebanese have been killed in Israeli strikes since March and more than one million remain displaced.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/beyond-the-headlines/2026/04/16/what-will-come-of-the-talks-between-lebanon-and-israel/

[2026-04-16 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, China to hold high-level economic talks next week amid Mideast crisis

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China will hold senior-level economic talks early next week to discuss joint efforts to ensure a stable environment for trade and investment amid the Middle East crisis, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416008300315

[2026-04-16 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Is LIV Golf in trouble?

Snippet: Reports have emerged that LIV Golf is facing an existential crisis amid the potential suspension of financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718950

[2026-04-16 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran will participate in World Cup for sure: FIFA

Snippet: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718949

[2026-04-16 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel sees return to normalcy amid ceasefire, but tensions with Iran, Hezbollah remain

Snippet: Israel has begun returning to normal after weeks of conflict, with schools reopening and air raid sirens becoming less frequent. Despite missiles still firing on the last day of Passover, a shaky ceasefire has offered respite.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-podcast/article-893102

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Germany Accelerates Kamikaze Drone Stockpiling With Rheinmetall Deal

Snippet: Germany's parliament has approved a sizeable contract for defense giant Rheinmetall to supply loitering munitions, or kamikaze drones, to the Bundeswehr, underscoring just how quickly European militaries are internalizing drone warfare lessons from both the Russia-Ukraine war and, more recently, the U.S.-Iran conflict. Berlin's latest procurement push makes it clear that one-way attack drones are becoming a serious threat, and the race to stockpile them has begun.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/germany-accelerates-kamikaze-drone-stockpiling-rheinmetall-deal

[2026-04-16 16:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pro-Palestinian campaign at Yonsei prompts police response

Snippet: A student group at Yonsei University held a campus campaign Wednesday, prompting school officials to call police over what they described as unauthorized activities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718947

[2026-04-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares rise for 3rd day on eased Mideast tensions; won gains

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose for the third consecutive session Thursday, closing above the 6,200-point mark for the first time since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war amid hopes for a second round of their peace talks. The local currency gained against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416007500320

[2026-04-16 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Australia boosts military spending

Snippet: Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles prepares to address the National Press Club in Canberra, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-marles-defense-spending-iran-war-a708e6d4f03bb3619349b7f312403336

[2026-04-16 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos rolls out rice aid program in Manila

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 16, 2026 leads the rollout of the rice aid initiative in Manila as part the government's efforts to provide immediate relief to families affected by the ongoing economic pressures driven by the war in the Middle East. The President was joined by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno during the rice distribution program at SM Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/videos/watch-marcos-rolls-out-rice-aid-program-in-manila/2321640