[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

[2026-04-07 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: North Korea Keeping Iran At Arm's Length, Hoping To Improve Ties With Trump

Snippet: When the Ukraine war began over four years ago, North Korea only deepened its relations and defense cooperation with Moscow. Later into the conflict, it even sent thousands of troops to assist Russian military and security forces - and an undisclosed number of DPRK troops died or suffered wounds while fighting Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/north-korea-keeping-iran-arms-length-hoping-improve-ties-trump

[2026-04-07 11:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says no help so far from allies in Middle East, including South Korea

Snippet: US President Donald Trump mentioned South Korea again Monday, saying has not received help from either European or Asian allies in the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711481

[2026-04-07 11:12 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Filipina dies in missile strike on Israel

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/filipina-dies-missile-strike-haifa-israel/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran, a risky mission that President Donald Trump and his top defense aides detailed Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/world/americas-emea/risky-rescue-of-us-crew-downed-in-iran-relied-on-dozens-of-aircraft-and-subterfuge-trump-says/2315064

[2026-04-07 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets hold breath as Trump's Iran deadline nears

Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/cnbc-daily-open-trump-iran-deadline-markets-strait-hormuz-oil.html

[2026-04-07 11:03 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran rejects ceasefire, wants permanent end to war

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/iran-demands-united-states-permanently-end-war/

[2026-04-07 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/world/americas-emea/trumps-threatened-destruction-of-irans-power-plants-could-be-considered-a-war-crime-experts-say/2315061

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel orders evacuation of 41 towns in southern Lebanon

Snippet: The Israeli army has ordered residents of 41 towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate and move north of the Zahrani River, as evacuation orders continue across the region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-orders-evacuation-41-towns-southern-lebanon

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Wall Street stocks rise on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: NEW YORK — Wall Street stocks pushed higher Monday on hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict even as oil prices also climbed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/business/foreign-business/wall-street-stocks-rise-on-hopes-for-us-iran-ceasefire/2315060

[2026-04-07 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil prices rise as Trump reaffirms Tuesday deadline for bombarding Iran's power plants, bridges

Snippet: Oil prices edged higher after U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his threats to attack Iran's civil infrastructure, warning that the nation will be "taken out in one night," if the Islamic Republic's leadership failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/crude-oil-prices-today-iran-war-strait-hormuz-tuesday-deadline.html

[2026-04-07 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump threatens to jail journalist who broke story of US rescue mission in Iran

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/us-iran-airman-rescue-trump-threatens-journalist/106536810

[2026-04-07 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mideast war to kickstart renewables boom — IEA chief

Snippet: PARIS, France — The world's worst energy crisis, caused by the Middle East war, will accelerate the development of renewables, nuclear energy and electric vehicles, the head of the International Energy Agency has predicted.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/world/americas-emea/mideast-war-to-kickstart-renewables-boom-iea-chief/2315057

[2026-04-07 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel arrests four soldiers on suspicion of spying for Iran

Snippet: Israel has arrested four regular army soldiers on suspicion of spying for Iran and photographing sensitive sites, Israeli media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-arrests-four-soldiers-suspicion-spying-iran

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran launches missiles toward southern Israel, military says

Snippet: Iranian television reported the launch of a new wave of missiles toward southern Israel, as the Israeli military said it had detected the attack and was working to intercept incoming projectiles.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-launches-missiles-toward-southern-israel-military-says

[2026-04-07 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on diluted Hormuz strait resolution

Snippet: UNITED NATIONS — The UN Security Council is set to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution addressing Iran's threats to the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic sources told AFP, after more robust earlier drafts faced potential vetoes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/world/americas-emea/un-security-council-to-vote-tuesday-on-diluted-hormuz-strait-resolution/2315055

[2026-04-07 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee set to meet with leaders of rival parties to discuss economic fallout from Middle East war

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a meeting with leaders of the ruling and the main opposition parties Tuesday, officials said, as they were expected to discuss measures to mitigate economic fallout from the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407001700315

[2026-04-07 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UN Security Council to vote on resolution addressing Iran’s threats to shipping in Strait of Hormuz | The National

Snippet: The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a resolution addressing Iran’s threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, though diplomats say the measure has been significantly diluted after opposition from some council members to any language authorising use of force.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/07/un-security-council-to-vote-on-resolution-addressing-irans-threats-to-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-04-07 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Amenaza de Trump de destruir plantas eléctricas de Irán sería crimen de guerra, advierten expertos

Snippet: El presidente Donald Trump camina por el jardín sur de la Casa Blanca durante la tradicional búsqueda de huevos de Pascua, el lunes 6 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-plantas-electricas-crimenes-de-guerra-0d7d260c3aec40f890a04eaf1fb6ab90

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung's Q1 earnings surge on chip rebound but Iran war concerns loom

Snippet: Conflict in the Middle East is overshadowing the outlook for South Korea's Samsung Electronics. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/samsung-s-q1-earnings-surge-on-chip-rebound-but-iran-war-concerns-loom

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung's Q1 operating profit rises 755% on chip rebound

Snippet: Conflict in the Middle East is overshadowing the outlook for South Korea's Samsung Electronics. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/samsung-s-q1-operating-profit-rises-755-on-chip-rebound

[2026-04-07 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Hair of the Pigeon by Mohammed Massoud Morsi review – an epic tale of a refugee’s journey

Snippet: The Egyptian-Danish-Australian journalist’s second novel spans continents, following a Palestinian teen as he comes of age during the Syrian civil war and is forced into exile

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/07/hair-pigeon-mohammed-massoud-morsi-book-review

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

Source: SBS News

Title: Israel issues fresh warning as Tehran synagogue 'completely destroyed' by US-Israeli strikes

Snippet: The United States and Israel have continued to launch airstrikes at Tehran as a deadline imposed by US President Donald Trump for Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz approaches. Source: Anadolu / Tolga Akbaba / Anadolu via Getty Images

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/israel-issues-fresh-warning-as-tehran-synagogue-completely-destroyed-by-us-israeli-strikes/5xndiizea

[2026-04-07 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Drone from Iran kills two in Iraqi Kurdistan, authorities say

Snippet: A drone allegedly coming from Iran crashed into a home in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, killing two people, local authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/drone-iran-kills-two-iraqi-kurdistan-authorities-say

[2026-04-07 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WHO suspends medical evacuations from Gaza following death of contractor in 'security incident'

Snippet: The World Health Organization (WHO) suspended medical evacuations of patients from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing until further notice, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced Monday night.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892278

[2026-04-07 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hormuz war pushing millions into poverty, warns Bahrain Foreign Minister

Snippet: From a country whose diplomats are careful by tradition and always conscious of Washington's preferences, the language was striking.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892279

[2026-04-07 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran war

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains, as traders assess mixed messaging on Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/asia-pacific-markets-toda-kospi-nikkei225-nifty50.html

[2026-04-07 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah claims attacks as Israeli strikes kill 3 in south Lebanon

Snippet: Hezbollah said its fighters targeted Israeli soldiers and tanks with rockets and drones in the Lebanese towns of Aainata and Markaba, and also struck Israeli positions in and around Kiryat Shmona and Sasa, according to statements from the group.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-claims-attacks-israeli-strikes-kill-3-south-lebanon

[2026-04-07 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: America may be the greatest in space travel — but the average American can barely afford milk

Snippet: Donald will crash through every history book ever printed. Don’t like him? OK. So what? I didn’t like my high school math teacher either but — except when I ask for a raise — I’ve had no trouble with arithmetic. There exists no such gizzard, guts nor game since the days — and nights — of Samson.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/opinion/america-may-be-the-greatest-in-space-travel-but-the-average-american-can-barley-afford-milk/

[2026-04-07 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran

Snippet: On Monday, US President Donald Trump threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it failed to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 20:00EDT (00:00GMT) on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79jqx1xdy9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-07 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IMF warns Iran war will raise prices, slow global growth

Snippet: The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the war on Iran will drive higher inflation and slower global growth, even if the conflict ends quickly.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/imf-warns-iran-war-will-raise-prices-slow-global-growth

[2026-04-07 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Where else can Middle East-dependent Philippines get its oil?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/where-else-can-middle-east-dependent-philippines-get-oil/

[2026-04-07 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iranians threaten to close another strait over Trump war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/iranians-threaten-to-close-another-strait-over-trump-war/

[2026-04-07 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's threats to destroy Iran power plants raise war crime questions

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/article/trump-iran-power-plants-civilian-war-crimes-88b8ca1bc8e5cc8adabaf6c34e93e597

[2026-04-07 08:55 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Down the rabbit hole: Trump offers dark Iran warnings after Easter bunny act

Snippet: President’s press conference after White House Easter egg roll did little to dispel fears he has lost touch with reality

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/06/trump-iran-easter-press-conference

[2026-04-07 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: If Iran won’t budge, ramping up attacks — including on bridges and power plants —makes sense

Snippet: President Donald Trump’s threat to ramp up attacks on Iran, targeting its bridges and power plants, unless it agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Tuesday is not just justified — it’s generous.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/opinion/if-iran-wont-budge-ramping-up-attacks-including-on-bridges-and-power-plants-makes-sense/

[2026-04-07 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Secretly Repositions Bulk Of Stealth Cruise Missiles For Iran War

Snippet: President Trump has set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran facing severe consequences if it refuses. Trump’s messaging suggests the next phase of the conflict could shift toward strikes on power plants, bridges, and other critical infrastructure nationwide.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/us-secretly-repositions-bulk-stealth-cruise-missiles-iran-war

[2026-04-07 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: American E-4B ‘doomsday plane’ takes to the skies as Trump weighs all-out strikes on Iran

Snippet: One of America’s “doomsday planes” was spotted circling above a key Nebraska air force base on Monday — just hours before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to accept his peace deal is set to expire.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/world-news/e-4b-doomsday-plane-takes-flight-as-trump-weighs-strikes-on-iran/

[2026-04-07 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: 105-year-old Holocaust survivor celebrates birthday in bomb shelter during sirens

Snippet: Holocaust survivor Miriam celebrated her 105th birthday on March 25 in her home in Haifa, as sirens continued to sound throughout the North.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892272