[2026-04-03 13:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: China wants a seat at the Middle East peace table, but without the work

Snippet: Beijing: In between NASA astronauts blasting off for the moon, Anthony Albanese’s prime-time appeal to keep calm and carry on, and Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages”, you might’ve missed that China has devised a plan for peace in our time.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/china-wants-a-seat-at-the-middle-east-peace-table-but-without-the-work-20260402-p5zkyw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-03 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fuel prices up next week as Middle East war drags on

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are expected to spike again next week, as the war in the Middle East drags on, local oil industry sources on Friday said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/business/top-business/fuel-prices-up-next-week-as-middle-east-war-drags-on/2313882

[2026-04-03 13:17 UTC+10:00] [US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem

Snippet: Trump Says Opening the Strait of Hormuz ‘Should Be Easy.’ Will It?1:34

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000010815863/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-problem.html

[2026-04-03 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India looks to fertilizer exporters in Indonesia and Malaysia amid Iran war

Snippet: India depends heavily on imported fertilizers, and is actively looking for alternative sources after the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/india-looks-to-fertilizer-exporters-in-indonesia-and-malaysia-amid-iran-war2

[2026-04-03 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cancelled flights, unexpected gains: UAE residents find silver linings close to home | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/04/03/cancelled-flights-unexpected-gains-uae-residents-find-silver-linings-close-to-home/

[2026-04-03 12:52 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump hails destruction of Iran’s tallest bridge, warns of ‘much more to follow’

Snippet: US president renews threats that Iran accept an immediate deal ‘before there is nothing left’ following a double strike on the B1 bridge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3348868/trump-hails-destruction-irans-tallest-bridge-warns-much-more-follow

[2026-04-03 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea's indebted households squeezed as war lifts mortgage costs

Snippet: A large apartment complex is seen from Namsan Tower in central Seoul on Oct. 24, 2024. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/south-korea-s-indebted-households-squeezed-as-war-lifts-mortgage-costs

[2026-04-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eye-catching design meets eye-watering prices as LV launches watering can man bag

Snippet: Offbeat designs may not drive sales, but they sharpen brand identity and attract individuality-seeking buyers, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348830/eye-catching-design-meets-eye-watering-prices-lv-launches-watering-can-man-bag

[2026-04-03 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean currency rises amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Snippet: The South Korean won strengthened against the US dollar Friday, rebounding from a steep decline in the previous session, as talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of progress amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709271

[2026-04-03 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean currency rises amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar Friday, rebounding from a steep decline in the previous session, as talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of progress amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403003000320

[2026-04-03 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former US envoy says Trump 'seeking to deceive' on Iran and nuclear

Snippet: Donald Trump delivers an address to the United States about the Iran war. (Reuters: Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/us-negotiator-in-iran-nuclear-deal-says-trump-delusional/106527524

[2026-04-03 11:59 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Firm backed by Trump sons tries to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran

Snippet: Drone-maker backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr tries to win contracts with Gulf countries protected by US

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/02/eric-trump-drones-gulf-states-iran

[2026-04-03 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UN set to vote on a proposal to open Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Members of the Security Council vote on a resolution at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-strait-of-hormuz-un-vote-f2a2fafe3e1691b9f0be5e7d691a90d0

[2026-04-03 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea joins Britain-led ministerial meeting on Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has joined dozens of other countries for a Britain-led top diplomats' meeting to discuss ways to keep the Strait of Hormuz free and open, as concerns deepen over Iran's effective closure of the vital waterway amid the spiraling Middle East crisis.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002800315

[2026-04-03 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Amazon adds 3.5% surcharge for third-party sellers amid Iran war

Snippet: An Amazon truck makes deliveries in Wheeling, Ill., May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/amazon-surcharge-iran-war-oil-6b15b3bf56521e290063147697358f29

[2026-04-03 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: After EVs, Vietnam pushes solar power to tackle 'fraught' oil crisis

Snippet: Solar panels installed on rooftop in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam is promoting alternative energy sources amid the oil crisis following the U.S. and Israel-led attacks on Iran. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/after-evs-vietnam-pushes-solar-power-to-tackle-fraught-oil-crisis

[2026-04-03 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kamala Harris mocked after refusing to watch Trump’s address to the nation: ‘Bullet dodged’

Snippet: Former Vice President Kamala Harris was mocked by critics after she rebuked President Trump’s address to the nation on Iran Wednesday evening — which she refused to watch.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/us-news/kamala-harris-refused-to-watch-trumps-address-to-the-nation-sparking-conservative-firestorm-bullet-dodged/

[2026-04-03 11:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open higher amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Snippet: South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, rebounding from sharp losses the previous session, as investors had guarded hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709187

[2026-04-03 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open higher amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, rebounding from sharp losses the previous session, as investors had guarded hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002500320

[2026-04-03 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to prepare more measures to ease consumption strain amid Mideast tensions: finance chief

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The government will introduce additional measures to address potential constraints on consumption stemming from recent energy-saving efforts amid the Middle East crisis, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002100320

[2026-04-03 11:20 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers expertise on keeping waterways open amid Middle East conflict

Snippet: ‘Ukraine has expertise concerning sea waterways, and the defence and reopening of maritime traffic,’ says president. What we know on day 1,500

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/03/ukraine-war-briefing-zelenskyy-expertise-waterways-open-middle-east-conflict

[2026-04-03 11:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump raises pressure on Iran to make deal 'before it is too late'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Thursday stepped up pressure on Iran to make a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war "before it is too late," a day after he warned that the US will hit the Islamic Republic "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709141

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: What is Hezbollah and why is it involved in the war in the Middle East?

Snippet: Israel has deployed ground troops to Lebanon's south and are now poised to seize more territory in the country. Source: Getty / Chris McGrath

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/what-is-hezbollah-and-why-is-it-involved-in-the-middle-east-war/oh20r2qvu

[2026-04-03 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Snippet: TEHRAN — Iran and its allies traded fire with Israel and the United States, as Washington-linked assets across the Middle East were targeted alongside energy and civilian infrastructure — with the month-long war on Friday showing little sign of easing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/world/americas-emea/iran-vows-crushing-attacks-as-strikes-hit-regional-infrastructure/2313856

[2026-04-03 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to climb in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday, after news that Iran and Oman were drafting a protocol to "monitor transit" through the Strait of Hormuz raised hopes that the crucial waterway could partially reopen.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/asia-markets-live-hormuz-iran-oil-prices-nikkei-225.html

[2026-04-03 10:34 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 95]

Source: SBS News

Title: Australians warned about Iran-linked attack threat in Iraq

Snippet: Smartraveller urged Australians not to travel to locations associated with Israeli or US interests and to avoid oil production facilities. Source: AAP / Hadi Mizban

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australians-warned-about-iran-linked-attack-threat-in-iraq/qk7i6fg55

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

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Snippet: NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-B Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/iran-us-israel-lebanon-iraq-no-kings-religion-energy-4c562cff0035784d8d5ad5f25819b1aa

[2026-04-03 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: World leaders should be grateful the US is doing what’s necessary in Iran

Snippet: According to President Trump’s critics, there is no reason why America is involved in a war against the terrorist regime in Iran. According to America’s enemies, the US is, in fact, losing the war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/opinion/world-leaders-should-be-grateful-the-us-is-doing-whats-necessary-in-iran/

[2026-04-03 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Rights groups, Milwaukee leaders slam ICE’s arrest of Palestinian advocate

Snippet: Ten Muslim civil rights groups have issued a joint letter denouncing the arrest of a Palestinian American community leader in Wisconsin, Salah Sarsour.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/rights-groups-milwaukee-leaders-slam-ices-arrest-of-palestinian-advocate

[2026-04-03 09:39 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Macron blasts Trump over Strait of Hormuz, marriage mockery

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron's increasingly tested relationship with US counterpart Donald Trump has taken another blow as the European leader issued a stern rebuke over the Strait of Hormuz.Macron also expressed disgust at comments Trump made at a private event mocking Macron's relationship with his wife Brigitte.Trump has indicated recently that the US does not consider itself responsible for opening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping passage that Iran has effectively closed off following the recent attacks by

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-emmanuel-macron-french-president-rebukes-us-over-strait-of-hormuz-comments-about-wife/26ebc402-a740-427e-99aa-5e31f1511229

[2026-04-03 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hegseth pide la renuncia del jefe militar del Ejército mientras EEUU libra guerra contra Irán

Snippet: El jefe del Estado Mayor del Ejército, general Randy George, pronuncia un discurso durante la ceremonia del Día Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Prisioneros de Guerra y Desaparecidos en Combate en el Pentágono, el 19 de septiembre de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pentagono-hegseth-ejercito-iran-guerra-b8681b298686f0d6a446c8f9d4ffd40a

[2026-04-03 09:13 UTC+10:00] [Wisconsin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: President of Wisconsin’s largest mosque detained by US immigration agents

Snippet: Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born US green card holder, say he was targeted for criticizing Israel

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/02/wisconsin-mosque-president-detained-us-immigration

[2026-04-03 09:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s tallest bridge destroyed in US-Israeli airstrikes as Trump warns of more destruction

Snippet: President Trump warned Iran to make a deal now “before it is too late” on Thursday after US-Israeli airstrikes took out Iran’s tallest bridge.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/world-news/irans-tallest-bridge-destroyed-in-us-israeli-airstrikes-as-trump-warns-of-more-destruction/

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on April 3)

Snippet: Fragility of a milestone: Korea's export strength confronts currency volatility, geopolitical risk from Middle East

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000700315

[2026-04-03 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Palestinian dies after being shot by Israeli forces near Khan Younis

Snippet: A Palestinian man has died from injuries sustained after being shot by Israeli forces on the outskirts of Khan Younis, according to Wafa news agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/palestinian-dies-after-being-shot-israeli-forces-near-khan-younis

[2026-04-03 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Houthis claim missile attack on Israel, vow further escalation

Snippet: Yemen’s Houthi group said it carried out a military operation using a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting what it described as “vital Israeli” sites.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-claim-missile-attack-israel-vow-further-escalation

[2026-04-03 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan chemical, material makers' profit outlook darkens on oil crisis

Snippet: Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. More than 70% of Japan’s imported naphtha comes from the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japan-chemical-material-makers-profit-outlook-darkens-on-oil-crisis

[2026-04-03 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump asks allies for help with the Strait of Hormuz — and Europe is finally budging

Snippet: A coalition of 40 nations on Thursday huddled on how to meet President Trump’s demand to reclaim the Strait of Hormuz — and opened the door to military escorts if Iran eases off ambushing commercial ships.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/world-news/trump-asks-allies-for-help-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-europe-is-finally-budging/

[2026-04-03 08:23 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hegseth ousts army’s top uniformed officer, even as US wages war on Iran

Snippet: Chief of Staff Randy George has been asked to take early retirement, in the latest of over a dozen firings of top generals and admirals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3348861/hegseth-ousts-armys-top-uniformed-officer-even-us-wages-war-iran

[2026-04-03 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pete Hegseth asks US Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down as war in Iran continues

Snippet: US Army Chief of Staff Randy George has been asked to step ​down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and ‌take immediate retirement, two US defense officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/us-news/pete-hegseth-asks-us-army-chief-of-staff-randy-george-to-step-down-as-war-in-iran-continues/

[2026-04-03 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Leaders call for release of Wisconsin mosque president arrested by immigration agents

Snippet: The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-arrest-wisconsin-mosque-8b73a8edaf8aaa5b365bad0ad109fc0f

[2026-04-03 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: SnoCountry Mountain Reports

Snippet: LEBANON, NH ---- (AP) Latest snow conditions, as supplied by

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/snocountry-mountain-reports-04f79f3f8b4b60d01048edd4fbfe27f6

[2026-04-03 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Chinese drone downed in Iran, sparking questions about UAE or Saudi Arabian role

Snippet: Iran appears to have shot down a Chinese Wing Loong II drone in the southern region of Shiraz, sparking questions among open-source intelligence analysts about whether Gulf states like Saudi Arabia or the UAE had joined offensive operations against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/chinese-drone-downed-iran-sparking-questions-about-uae-and-saudi-arabian-role

[2026-04-03 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tanker ships must pay Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a toll in Chinese yaun or crypto before they can pass Strait of Hormuz: report

Snippet: Ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will need secret codes and to pay up to $2 million in Chinese yuan or cryptocurrencies to avoid being attacked by Iran, according to a new report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/world-news/tanker-ships-must-pay-irans-revolutionary-guards-a-toll-in-chinese-yaun-or-crypto-before-they-can-pass-strait-of-hormuz-report/

[2026-04-03 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down

Snippet: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George speaks during the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pentagon-hegseth-army-chief-iran-war-c6707d1d3a95ea5f679e0f9a5c5012e7

[2026-04-03 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 4/2/2026

Snippet: Stocks overcame early losses to finish with slim gains and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-a61cf10b1c2630e3f41aa9592356c472

[2026-04-03 07:38 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump warns 'more to follow' after strike on major Iranian bridge

Snippet: Donald Trump posted footage on social media appearing to show a strike on a major Iranian bridge. Source: AAP / AP / Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-warning-iran-bridge-strikes/i4sdwzok6

[2026-04-03 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: As war drags on, US reiterates Trump open to diplomacy with Iran

Snippet: The United States has reiterated that Washington is open to diplomacy with Tehran as the US-Israel war on Iran drags on – and as US President Donald Trump renews his threats to destroy the country’s civilian infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/as-war-drags-on-us-reiterates-trump-open-to-diplomacy-with-iran

[2026-04-03 07:11 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war: music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump threats

Snippet: Families celebrate the last day of the Persian new year holidays, even as the US president vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3348860/iran-war-music-and-barbecues-tehran-despite-trump-threats

[2026-04-03 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cartoon for April 3, 2026 | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/04/02/israel-lebanon/