Topic: Middle East — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-13 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: As one of the clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Al Ittihad have been used to huge stars of the game passing through their doors in recent years.
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[2026-04-13 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
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[2026-04-13 20:17 UTC+10:00] [Religion] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Pope Leo said Monday that he was not scared of the White House, after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a stinging attack on the Catholic church leader.
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[2026-04-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli forces have killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza, as mediators hold talks with Hamas to salvage a US-brokered “ceasefire” deal.
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[2026-04-13 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The United Kingdom’s decision to ban Israelis from a top military college over Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has prompted concern about the college’s reputation internally, with its leadership seeking to distance the institution from the decision, emails from the college, which have been obtained by Al Jazeera, reveal.
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[2026-04-13 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-04-13 20:07 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BERLIN — The leaders of Germany’s centrist coalition on Monday announced a range of measures to tackle the fallout of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
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[2026-04-13 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that he believes Israel will act against Syria when the time is right, adding that Damascus has taken the right diplomatic track by engaging with both the US and the Israeli government to protect itself.
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[2026-04-13 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.K. is "not supporting" the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, insisting that the country would not get "dragged in" to the Iran war.
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[2026-04-13 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump’s planned naval blockade of Iran would further cripple international shipping, exacerbating the energy crisis roiling the global economy, analysts warn.
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[2026-04-13 19:44 UTC+10:00] [Conflict] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: LONDON — Britain is not supporting Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Keir Starmer said Monday.
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[2026-04-13 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Saudi Arabia on Monday restricted access to Makkah to pilgrims, special permit holders and permanent residents ahead of this year's Hajj pilgrimage.
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[2026-04-13 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Saudi Arabia on Monday restricted access to Makkah to pilgrims, special permit holders and permanent residents ahead of this year's Hajj pilgrimage.
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[2026-04-13 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Pope Leo said Monday he doesn’t want to get into a debate with President Trump after the commander-in-chief blasted the pontiff for his rebukes of the Iran war.
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[2026-04-13 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "Ao colocarmos as viaturas para os 15 municípios da zona centro e norte e no próximo mês de maio para a zona sul, é exatamente para anteciparmos a crise de combustíveis que a qualquer altura pode chegar, por causa da guerra, que sabem muito bem, entre o Irão, Estados Unidos e Israel.
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[2026-04-13 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A billboard displayed in Tehran's Vanak Square on April 12 vows that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran's control. (Anadolu via Getty Images)
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[2026-04-13 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Dubai developer Sobha Realty has entered Abu Dhabi with the launch of a Dh40 billion ($10.9 billion) residential project, with its managing director expecting a minimal long-term impact from the Iran war on the UAE's property market.
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[2026-04-13 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Turkey’s foreign minister says both Iran and the United States remain committed to reaching a ceasefire, despite the collapse of Pakistan-mediated talks over the weekend.
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[2026-04-13 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war
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[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The concept is about much more than acquiring territory, it is also about Netanyahu’s desire for Israel to become a regional superpower
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[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East
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[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East
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[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is closely monitoring the latest developments in the Middle East after the United States announced a blockade of all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports following failed peace talks, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday.
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[2026-04-13 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Xiaomi founder Lei Jun, right, speaks to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, center, and his wife Begona Gomez at the Xiaomi headquarters in Beijing, Monday, April 13, 2026. (Andres Martinez Casares/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-04-13 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Iran executed at least 1,639 people last year, the highest number since 1989 and an increase of nearly 70 per cent from the previous year, two monitoring groups said in a report released on Monday.
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[2026-04-13 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison, who initiated Good Deeds Day in Israel 20 years ago, said: “Good Deeds Day, the annual peak event of year-round activities, has already become a 20-year tradition, bringing and connecting goodness around the world.”
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[2026-04-13 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The United States military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports starting at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world's markets, further tightening global supply.
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[2026-04-13 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The IDF on Monday said that once it completes its operation against Hezbollah in Bint Jbil in southern Lebanon in the coming days, there will not be any remaining major fights for it to undertake in the area.
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[2026-04-13 18:25 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-13 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Treasury yields edged higher on Monday as the breakdown of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. clouded the inflation outlook once again.
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[2026-04-13 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A tense exchange between the US and Iran was recorded by a sailor in the Persian Gulf. (Reuters: Francis Mascarenhas)
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with his Polish counterpart Monday to discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy supply chains, as well as other key areas of economic cooperation, the finance ministry said.
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid
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[2026-04-13 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A sweeping bill advancing through France’s parliament is set to criminalise wide areas of speech on Israel, with penalties of up to five years in prison.
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[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Operadores trabajan junto a una pantalla que muestra el índice Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), a la derecha, y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar y el won surcoreano en la sala de operaciones de la sede del banco Hana en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026.
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[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China, after a report emerged that Beijing was preparing to deliver a shipment of new air defense systems to Iran.
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[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Winner’s Tisza party to control more than two-thirds of new parliament, offering chance for a complete break with changes wrought by illiberal regime
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[2026-04-13 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Donald Trump has launched an unusual and scathing attack on Pope Leo over his opposition to US immigration policy and the war in Iran.
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[2026-04-13 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's special envoy to Iran has met senior officials in Tehran to discuss the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where Korean ships and seafarers remain stranded, and efforts to ensure the safety of Koreans in the Islamic republic, among other issues, diplomatic sources said Monday.
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[2026-04-13 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: A round-up of designers from the UAE to Lebanon
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[2026-04-13 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement at the end of historic, face-to-face talks after the U.S. said Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon, leaving uncertainty over a fragile, two-week ceasefire.
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[2026-04-13 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, held a first-ever phone call with his Lebanese counterpart, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, over the weekend, a break from tradition because Israel and Lebanon do not have formal diplomatic relations.
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[2026-04-13 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Pakistan has begun deploying military forces to Saudi Arabia in what appears to be a significant strategic move, one that could have broader implications for any renewed confrontation with Iran.
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[2026-04-13 17:13 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Cairo: The US military has said it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas in the coming hours, tempering President Donald Trump’s earlier vow to entirely shut down the Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the strategic waterway.
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[2026-04-13 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spain's PM hails Hungary election a win for 'European values', Israel reprimands Spain over blowing up of Netanyahu effigy and more news on Monday April 13th.
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[2026-04-13 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks closed lower Monday amid escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz after the United States announced a blockade following failed peace talks with Iran. The local currency fell against the US dollar.
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[2026-04-13 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Singer Sajda Obeid speaks during an interview in Irbil, Iraq, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hussein Ibrahim, File)
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[2026-04-13 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gao Huan, director tecnológico de la división de autos eléctricos de la firma china CATL, presenta la nueva batería híbrida Freevoy del fabricante chino Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) en Beijing, el jueves 24 de octubre de 2024. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)
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[2026-04-13 17:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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