[2026-04-08 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cautious optimism’ in Asia after US, Iran agree to ceasefire, reopen Hormuz

Snippet: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the ceasefire and called ⁠for lasting peace in the ‌Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349331/cautious-optimism-asia-after-us-iran-agree-ceasefire-reopen-hormuz

[2026-04-08 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indian central bank extends pause on key policy rate amid US-Iran crisis

Snippet: India's key policy rate sits at a near four-year low, as the U.S.-Iran war and rising energy prices cast uncertainty over the country's economy. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indian-central-bank-extends-pause-on-key-policy-rate-amid-us-iran-crisis

[2026-04-08 14:47 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz

Snippet: US president abandons his ultimatum for Iran to surrender with last-minute intervention led by Pakistan

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/07/trump-iran-war-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

Snippet: In the hours before the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US was announced, there were some small signs of hope from Pakistan.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj401qvgg19o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-08 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India's central bank holds benchmark policy rates as Iran war raises inflation risks

Snippet: India's central bank on Wednesday held benchmark interest rates at 5.25% as strong growth allows it room to keep policy tight at a time when the Iran war has raised inflation risk.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/rbi-rate-iran-war-inflation.html

[2026-04-08 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks soar and oil prices plunge on US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average surges after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-soar-and-oil-prices-plunge-on-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Caution, relief as US politicians respond to Trump’s ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: Washington, DC – Politicians in the United States have largely welcomed the truce between the US and Iran, with some of President Donald Trump’s Republican allies voicing scepticism about a possible deal, as Democrats renewed calls for accountability.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/caution-relief-as-us-politicians-respond-to-trumps-ceasefire-with-iran

[2026-04-08 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Der Podcast] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump und Iran einigen sich auf Waffenruhe

Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/trump-und-iran-einigen-sich-auf-waffenruhe/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-08 14:23 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Petrol prices rise again as Albanese government warns Iran war ceasefire won’t make fuel cheaper

Snippet: Chris Bowen says Australians should ‘not get ahead of ourselves’ by expecting prices to fall

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/08/petrol-prices-rise-australia-iran-ceasefire-cheaper-fuel

[2026-04-08 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East

Snippet: The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire with talks to finalise a peace deal set to begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/world-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-urges-lasting-peace-in-the-middle-east

[2026-04-08 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Araghchi says Iran will halt fire if attacks stop, thanks Pakistan

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday said that Tehran would halt its military operations if attacks against the country stop.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/araghchi-says-iran-will-halt-fire-if-attacks-stop-thanks-pakistan

[2026-04-08 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-08-2026

[2026-04-08 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How Trump moved from threats to a ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-ceasefire-strait-hormuz-eddbcc14e06a6dcb5c7cc41021120fa8

[2026-04-08 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die.”

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-8-2026-38d75d5e4f1c7339a1456fc99415bb2a

[2026-04-08 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Fars details Iran’s 10-point plan for US talks

Snippet: Iran’s Fars news agency has reported additional details of Tehran’s proposed 10-point plan set to form the basis of talks with the United States in Islamabad.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/fars-details-irans-10-point-plan-us-talks

[2026-04-08 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Track current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – Australia's fuel crisis in charts

Snippet: How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and Israel’s war on Iran began in late February

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/08/petrol-prices-fuel-tracker-crisis-check-price-diesel-gas-shortage-oil-reserves

[2026-04-08 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, says Israel; Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’

Snippet: Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; Iran says passage through the strait of Hormuz will be allowed for the next 2 weeks. Follow the latest news

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/08/iran-war-ceasefire-live-updates-trump-deadline-middle-east-crisis-latest-news

[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ceasefire does not include Lebanon, Netanyahu says | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon-netanyahu-says/

[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon reels as Israel expands strikes despite ceasefire | The National

Snippet: - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a two-week US-Iran ceasefire does not cover Lebanon, contradicting Tehran’s version of the agreement.- The Israeli leader backs President Donald Trump’s decision to pause strikes for two weeks, contingent on immediate Iranian concessions.- Conditions include opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting attacks on the US, Israel and regional countries, according to Mr Netanyahu’s office.- Tehran asserts the truce encompasses “all fronts,” including support for the Islamic resistance in Lebanon, revealing a sharp

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/lebanon-reels-as-israel-expands-strikes-despite-ceasefire/

[2026-04-08 13:52 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AI-generated Lego videos and Trump’s poo-bombing: welcome to the Iran-US slopaganda wars | Mark Alfano and Michał Klincewicz for the Conversation

Snippet: When it’s hard or impossible to identify trustworthy sources, you can choose to believe whatever you find comforting, invigorating or infuriating

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/08/lego-videos-iran-trump-ai-video-meme-propaganda-movie-animation

[2026-04-08 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Jewish groups condemn Trump’s threat that a ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran

Snippet: Jewish groups were among those criticizing US President Donald Trump and accusing him of using genocidal rhetoric on Tuesday after Trump posted online that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-892354

[2026-04-08 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu refutes Pakistan PM's claims of Lebanese inclusion in ceasefire deal

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuted claims made by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Lebanon would be included in the ceasefire agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892349

[2026-04-08 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli strike hits ambulance in south Lebanon

Snippet: An Israeli air raid targeted an ambulance in the town of Qlaileh near the coastal city of Tyre, several Lebanese media outlets reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strike-hits-ambulance-south-lebanon

[2026-04-08 13:47 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Have Trump’s outlandish threats proved successful? We’ll find out in two weeks, or tomorrow

Snippet: For those who believe that “Trump Always Chickens Out”, this is the US president’s biggest TACO moment to date – extra meat, extra cheese, extra guacamole.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/have-trump-s-outlandish-threats-proved-successful-we-ll-find-out-in-two-weeks-or-tomorrow-20260408-p5zm60.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Associated Press reports discrepancy in Iranian ceasefire texts on enrichment

Snippet: The Associated Press reported a discrepancy between the Persian and English versions of Iran’s ceasefire proposal, noting that the Persian text includes the phrase “acceptance of enrichment” while the English version omits it.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/associated-press-reports-discrepancy-iranian-ceasefire-texts-enrichment

[2026-04-08 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says

Snippet: BAGHDAD, Iraq — American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week, was released Tuesday, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/world/americas-emea/american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-has-been-released-week-after-kidnapping-in-iraq-rubio-says/2316027

[2026-04-08 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UN chief welcomes ceasefire, urges path to lasting peace

Snippet: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-chief-welcomes-ceasefire-urges-path-lasting-peace

[2026-04-08 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Conflict] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: World exhales — a little — as US, Iran agree to ceasefire

Snippet: Iran hawks in the U.S. have already started to question whether the Trump administration is taking the right approach.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/07/world-exhales-as-us-iran-agree-to-ceasefire-00863360?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-08 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: AP: Iran, Oman to charge fees for Hormuz passage under ceasefire

Snippet: Iran and Oman will be allowed to charge fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as part of a two-week ceasefire deal mediated by Pakistan, The Associated Press reported, citing a regional official.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ap-iran-oman-charge-fees-hormuz-passage-under-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Air fares to surge as Iran war drives up oil prices | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/04/08/air-fares-to-surge-as-iran-war-drives-up-oil-prices/

[2026-04-08 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli shelling reported in south Lebanon after ceasefire remarks

Snippet: Israeli forces shelled the town of Baraachit in southern Lebanon, Al Jadeed TV reported, in an apparent escalation following statements that the US.-Iran ceasefire does not cover the Lebanon front.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-shelling-reported-south-lebanon-after-ceasefire-remarks

[2026-04-08 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Pakistan succeeds in avoiding 'doomsday scenario' through US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X on April 8 that Iran and the U.S. "have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY." © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/pakistan-succeeds-in-avoiding-doomsday-scenario-through-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and US stock futures jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-sink-and-us-stock-futures-jump-as-us-and-iran-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire/2316026

[2026-04-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced that Israel backs the United States’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said the truce “does not include Lebanon”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/netanyahu-says-us-iran-ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon

[2026-04-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares soar after oil price decline in response to the Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Ed Curran works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-2fc5ac7823bea71984b3578ec36aacee

[2026-04-08 13:07 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Anthony Albanese brands Trump’s Iran threats ‘extraordinary’ in rare moment of criticism

Snippet: Australian PM also welcomes a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that will reopen the strait of Hormuz to global shipping

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/08/australian-pm-anthony-albanese-trump-iran-threats-comments

[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Full text of Iran's National Security Council statement on ceasefire

Snippet: A ceasefire has opened a narrow window for diplomacy after weeks of escalating conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and prompted retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/full-text-irans-national-security-council-statement-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S.-Iran ceasefire relief rally lifts global assets as oil plunges below $100

Snippet: A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally across risk assets, sending stocks higher and oil tumbling, while persistent demand for gold and Treasurys pointed to a market still hedging against uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/us-iran-ceasefire-gold-oil-stocks-treasuries.html

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran, AI, private credit: Is a triple whammy threat looming for markets? | The National

Snippet: The world’s eyes are on the conflict in Iran. As it drags on, the threat of an energy crisis intensifies by the day. Investors can’t tear their eyes away, with global stock markets plunged into volatility.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/08/iran-ai-private-credit-is-a-triple-whammy-threat-looming-for-markets/

[2026-04-08 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

Snippet: Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, during which shipping traffic will be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce84z6y3ke4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-08 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks jump as risk appetite returns after US and Iran agree on ceasefire

Snippet: Hang Seng Index rose 2.7 per cent after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349319/hong-kong-stocks-jump-risk-appetite-returns-after-us-and-iran-agree-ceasefire?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 12:57 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks jump as risk appetite returns after US and Iran agree on ceasefire

Snippet: Hang Seng Index rose 2.7 per cent after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349319/hong-kong-stocks-jump-risk-appetite-returns-after-us-and-iran-agree-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce after Trump apocalyptic threats

Snippet: The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/videos/breaking-us-iran-agree-to-11th-hour-truce-after-trump-apocalyptic-threats/2316019

[2026-04-08 12:55 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The gift card Israel uses to buy US weapons

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/the-gift-card-israel-uses-to-buy-us-weapons/

[2026-04-08 12:49 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Trump chided over ‘extraordinary’ Iran war threats

Snippet: April 8, 2026 12:49 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/trump-chided-over-extraordinary-iran-war-threats/

[2026-04-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The terrible deal with Iran Trump may be forced to accept

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/iran-10-point-plan-donald-trump-usa-middle-east-war-updates-world-news/7ad4c346-5c44-4679-a1d5-89585f2524d7

[2026-04-08 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gulf countries scramble to intercept missiles hours into U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

Snippet: Many Middle Eastern countries reported incoming missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, triggering air defenses across the Gulf within hours of a newly announced two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/iran-missile-attacks-after-us-ceasefire-gulf-air-defenses.html

[2026-04-08 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: World Bank sees PH growth slump to 3.7% in 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The country’s economic growth is expected to remain subdued this year amid the heightened Middle East conflict, the World Bank said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/business/world-bank-sees-ph-growth-slump-to-37-in-2026/2316017

[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran violates ceasefire agreement hours after Trump announces truce

Snippet: Iran launched missiles toward Israel early Wednesday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Air raid alerts continued in Israel after the truce was announced, raising immediate doubts about whether the arrangement would hold.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892352

[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

Snippet: The FBI warned US state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posed by Iran's government to targets in the United States last month, even as the White House sought to downplay the likelihood of an attack, a law enforcement intelligence report reviewed by Reuters shows.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892353