[2026-04-07 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japanese national detained in Iran released on bail

Snippet: Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks during a press conference in Tokyo Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Keisuke Hosojima/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-iran-detention-release-bail-nhk-f11238d25825452fba571baf64eaa327

[2026-04-07 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Aboitiz Renewables continues to develop indigenous RE amid PH energy emergency

Snippet: AMID a state of national energy emergency in the Philippines due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), said it will continue to build a cost-effective diversified portfolio of generation capacity that harnesses from indigenous sources.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/tmt-newswire/aboitiz-renewables-continues-to-develop-indigenous-re-amid-ph-energy-emergency/2315163

[2026-04-07 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cierran puente que vincula Arabia Saudí con Baréin debido a amenazas de ataques iraníes

Snippet: DUBÁI, Emiratos Árabes Unidos (AP) — La Calzada del Rey Fahd, un puente clave que conecta Arabia Saudí con el reino insular de Baréin, cerró a primera hora del martes debido a amenazas de ataques iraníes.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-eeuu-israel-trump-libano-8af7e2304745ea15c10984def07b6c4f

[2026-04-07 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US lawmaker says strikes on infrastructure would be 'war crime'

Snippet: Democratic senator Chris Murphy warned that President Donald Trump’s threat to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran was “perhaps the most jarring and diabolical” of his presidency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-lawmaker-says-strikes-infrastructure-would-be-war-crime

[2026-04-07 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Iran rejects ceasefire deal as Trump's deadline for attacks on infrastructure nears

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran does not meet his Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-07-2026

[2026-04-07 14:37 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: How Iran wins the war on its own terms

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/how-iran-wins-the-war-on-its-own-terms/

[2026-04-07 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE retaliates against Iran, Bali’s spate of murders: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From how UAE is fighting Iran back to a series of murders in Bali, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3349208/uae-retaliates-against-iran-balis-spate-murders-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-07 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Iranian] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE retaliates against Iran, Bali’s spate of murders: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From how UAE is fighting Iran back to a series of murders in Bali, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3349208/uae-retaliates-against-iran-balis-spate-murders-7-asia-highlights

[2026-04-07 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Yonhap News Summary

Snippet: The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday.-----------------■ (LEAD) Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407005200320

[2026-04-07 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain closed over Iranian threats as Trump's deadline nears

Snippet: President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he continued to threaten the destruction of Iran’s bridges and power plants if they don’t meet his Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-7-2026-421ee64fdc9a5c26460df8119c7d1b3f

[2026-04-07 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea secures 60 mln barrels of alternative oil supplies for May: officials

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has secured an additional 60 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for May that will replace supplies from the Middle East that have been blocked due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the government said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407005100320

[2026-04-07 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump has delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday's is final

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-deadline-final-strait-hormuz-1c0894ef4a2c2feaabc326cc68571c33

[2026-04-07 13:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul gasoline prices top 2,000 won amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: Average gasoline prices in Seoul surpassed 2,000 won ($1.32) per liter Tuesday, reaching their highest level since mid-2022, as global supply disruptions pushed fuel costs higher.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711698

[2026-04-07 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran “in one night” if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/07/breaking-news/978917/trump-threatens-to-take-out-iran-in-one-night-if-no-deal-before-deadline/

[2026-04-07 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Anti-war protest held outside US Embassy in Tel Aviv

Snippet: Israeli left-wing activists protested outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv on Monday, calling for an end to the ongoing war with Iran, news agency APF reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-activists-protest-us-embassy-tel-aviv-over-iran-war

[2026-04-07 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE concerts and events postponed amid conflict, from Christina Aguilera and Shakira to Art Dubai | The National

Snippet: The events industry in the UAE is recalibrating as regional conflict disrupts airspace and touring schedules. The majority of organisers are moving dates rather than outright cancelling, as flight delays and shipping issues complicate plans for large-scale shows.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/07/uae-concerts-events-postponed-iran-war/

[2026-04-07 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: From baths to breakfast, Iran war shock ripples across Japan's economy

Snippet: The Iran war is affecting daily life in Japan, impacting local ferry services, food prices and public baths. (Source photos by Nankai Ferry/Kyodo and Akitoshi Sugiura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/from-baths-to-breakfast-iran-war-shock-ripples-across-japan-s-economy

[2026-04-07 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US says over 13,000 targets struck in Iran

Snippet: US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces have struck more than 13,000 targets in Iran during the war, according to a statement posted on social media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-says-over-13000-targets-struck-iran

[2026-04-07 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Global stocks slip, oil climbs above $110 amid Hormuz uncertainty

Snippet: Global stocks struggled while oil prices climbed as investors reacted to rising tensions ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/global-stocks-slip-oil-climbs-above-110-amid-hormuz-uncertainty

[2026-04-07 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed ahead of Trump's deadline on Iran

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/financial-markets-iran-oil-bcd3342cd0b4e60ebedc1e81db08f465

[2026-04-07 13:24 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

Snippet: US demands Iran reopen the strait of Hormuz while Tehran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal and insists it wants permanent end to conflict

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/07/iran-war-live-updates-trump-hormuz-threats-deadline-strikes-middle-east-conflict

[2026-04-07 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Far-right activists publish document summarizing attacks in West Bank

Snippet: Security officials received on Monday a document listing far-right activists’ activities in the West Bank for the month of Adar, a habit that extremists have acquired over the past few months.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892284

[2026-04-07 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel, US must continue to strike Iran until it realizes it's on the losing side - editorial

Snippet: Today is US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to decide whether it intends to move toward a serious agreement or continue a war it is not winning.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-892271

[2026-04-07 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran

Snippet: The person, believed to be the NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, is one of two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349209/japan-confirms-release-second-citizen-held-iran?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-07 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Japanese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran

Snippet: The person, believed to be the NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, is one of two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349209/japan-confirms-release-second-citizen-held-iran

[2026-04-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Middle East crisis spurs economic risks, inflationary pressure: KDI

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Downside risks to the South Korean economy are increasing amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East as rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions could have broader negative impacts on prices, consumption and exports, a state-run think tank said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407004600320

[2026-04-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Majid Al Futtaim 'encouraged' by demand for UAE business support scheme | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/07/majid-al-futtaim-encouraged-by-demand-for-uae-business-support-scheme/

[2026-04-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The IRGC shouldn't be the ones who decide which seafarers get to go home | The National

Snippet: There is little doubt that the crisis caused by Iran’s threatening of civilian shipping the Strait of Hormuz is now a global one. However, the clamour surrounding energy shortages, market fluctuations and disrupted supply chains can obscure the price being paid by one of the most vulnerable communities in the eye of the storm – the estimated 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/07/hormuz-gulf-seafarers-sailors-middle-east/

[2026-04-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ukraine faces balancing act as it seeks to build ties with Syria | The National

Snippet: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sought to extend Kyiv’s newly acquired clout in the Middle East during a visit to Syria, a strategically important country with a nascent military and a newfound alliance with the US that has replaced decades in the orbits of Russia and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/07/ukraine-faces-balancing-act-as-it-seeks-to-build-ties-with-syria/

[2026-04-07 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Saudi Pro League talking points: Cristiano Ronaldo back for final run-in, Edu Mendy rock solid for Al Ahli | The National

Snippet: Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from injury in typical fashion – his two goals in a 5-2 win over Al Najmah maintained Al Nassr's position at the top of the Saudi Pro League.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/07/saudi-pro-league-talking-points-cristiano-ronaldo-back-for-final-run-in-edu-mendy-rock-solid-for-al-ahli/

[2026-04-07 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares up late Tue. morning ahead of Trump deadline

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares continued to trade higher late Tuesday morning despite paring some of the earlier gains, as retail and foreign investors turned to net selling and caution grew ahead of a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for a peace deal with Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407004800320

[2026-04-07 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cabinet officials, stakeholders invited to House probe on Iran Crisis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several Cabinet officials and other stakeholders have been invited to the House of Representatives that will hold a joint hearing on Wednesday to fast-track measures that will ease fuel costs for Filipinos amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/news/cabinet-officials-stakeholders-invited-to-house-probe-on-iran-crisis/2315090

[2026-04-07 12:39 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution

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/un-expected-vote-watered-down-hormuz-resolution-april-7-2026/

[2026-04-07 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UN says 1.1 million displaced in Lebanon amid conflict

Snippet: More than 1.1 million people have been displaced in Lebanon, nearly one-fifth of the country’s population, a United Nations spokesperson said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-says-11-million-displaced-lebanon-amid-conflict

[2026-04-07 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with remarks; RECASTS first 2 paras; CHANGES photo)By Yi Wonju

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407003351315

[2026-04-07 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Blasts heard in Damascus as Israeli defences intercept missiles, report says

Snippet: Explosions were heard in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and surrounding areas as Israeli air defences intercepted missiles fired from Iran, Syrian state television reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/blasts-heard-damascus-israeli-defences-intercept-missiles-report-says

[2026-04-07 12:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Israel strikes Gaza school as ceasefire strains

Snippet: An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians Monday, health officials said, the latest violence to overshadow the fragile US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711636

[2026-04-07 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Houthis claim joint attack with Iran, Hezbollah on Israel targets

Snippet: Yemen’s Houthi movement said it carried out a joint military operation with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, targeting sites in southern Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-claim-joint-attack-iran-hezbollah-israel-targets

[2026-04-07 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Israel targets Lebanon's health care system: doctors

Snippet: SIDON, Lebanon (AP) — Two years ago, Dr. Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza's health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711609

[2026-04-07 12:19 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Stark warning to parents as youth crime expected to rise during holiday period

Snippet: A criminal lawyer has warned parents to stay vigilant during the school holidays as youth crime offences often spike during term breaks.Astor Legal principal lawyer Avinash Singh said the most common crimes included property damage, assault and retail theft."As criminal defence lawyers, we see a sharp rise in youth crime during school holidays," he said.LIVE UPDATES: Donald Trump says Iran wants him to 'keep bombing'As the school holidays have begun, a criminal lawyer has warned parents to stay vigilant as

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/warning-to-parents-as-youth-crime-expected-to-rise-during-holiday-period/33d24255-0680-4564-aa1c-370c2a0a6866

[2026-04-07 12:01 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU foreign policy shambles triggers calls for radical overhaul of diplomacy

Snippet: BRUSSELS ― Europe’s mounting foreign policy failures, from struggling to fund Ukraine to its fragmented response to the Iran war, are fueling calls for a root-and-branch overhaul of how the bloc conducts diplomacy.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-foreign-policy-shambles-triggers-calls-for-radical-overhaul-of-diplomacy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-07 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Ukraine became the go-to nation for interceptor drones in demand in the Gulf | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/07/how-ukraine-became-the-go-to-nation-for-interceptor-drones-in-demand-in-the-gulf/

[2026-04-07 11:55 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: president’s deadline for Iran and threats against civilian targets loom

Snippet: Trump claims Iranians welcome US strikes and lower court judges challenge Trump’s ‘war on rule of law’ – key US politics stories from Monday 6 April at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/06/trump-administration-news-updates-today

[2026-04-07 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for new energy system amid global shock

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping called for faster development of a new energy system to ensure energy security, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as global fuel prices surge following the US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/chinese-president-xi-jinping-calls-new-energy-system-amid-global-shock

[2026-04-07 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's chief of staff said he will depart for Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia later Tuesday to discuss ways to secure crude oil and naphtha supplies.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407003300315

[2026-04-07 11:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hormuz closure divides Mideast fortunes

Snippet: LONDON (Reuters) -- The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia, while other states that lack alternative shipment routes have lost billions of dollars, a Reuters analysis found.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711525

[2026-04-07 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: As Indians queue for cooking gas, a black market is growing

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/india-black-market-cooking-gas-amid-iran-war/106535026

[2026-04-07 11:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Ben Roberts-Smith arrested as part of war crimes investigation

Snippet: Former Special Air Services soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes.Roberts-Smith, 47, was arrested at Sydney Airport today.The Victoria Cross recipient served in multiple theatres overseas during his service with the armed forces, including Afghanistan.LIVE UPDATES: Trump takes shot at Australia as Iran openly mocks himBen Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney Airport.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/ben-roberts-smith-arrested-suspicion-of-war-crimes/eecd47fa-2781-4337-b032-1c4982c3c91b

[2026-04-07 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF strikes terror infrastructure across Iran, attack reported on Kashan airport

Snippet: The IDF struck Iranian regime terror infrastructure in Tehran and other areas across Iran, the military announced early on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892281

[2026-04-07 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran's peace proposal calls for end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon - NYT

Snippet: Iran’s 10-point proposal to end the war included an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah, the New York Times reported on Monday night, citing two senior Iranian officials.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892282