Topic: Middle East — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-25 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Oil prices fell more than 5% and Asian shares gained on Wednesday over possibilities of a deescalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran.
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[2026-03-25 14:31 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-25 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it launched a new wave of attacks under Operation “True Promise 4” targeting Israeli military sites, adding that it marked “the beginning of targeting gathering places of Zionist forces in northern Palestine and Gaza".
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[2026-03-25 14:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Cheong Wa Dae estimates Middle East repercussions to persist for up to 6 months
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[2026-03-25 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Michael Capolino works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-25 13:48 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-25 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-03-25 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Turkiye Is Bankasi eyes corporate-focused Hong Kong branch, citing the city’s hub role, to complete its China coverage, sources say
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[2026-03-25 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said its fighters carried out 23 operations targeting “enemy bases” in Iraq and across the region over the past 24 hours.
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[2026-03-25 13:22 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-03-25 13:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to keep raising interest rates, with some calling for timely action on mounting inflationary pressures, minutes of their January meeting showed, highlighting their hawkish bias even before the Iran war boosted oil prices.
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[2026-03-25 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US media outlets, citing unnamed officials, reported that Washington has sent a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the war.
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[2026-03-25 13:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry declared Iran’s ambassador to Beirut persona non grata Tuesday, ordering him to leave the country by the end of the week.
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[2026-03-25 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iranian media reported that an airstrike carried out by the “American Zionist enemy” hit a residential area in Tehran, with rescue teams searching for survivors in the rubble.
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[2026-03-25 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: President Donald Trump has not ruled out deploying U.S. ground troops to Iran, Washinton Post reported, quoting US officials.
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[2026-03-25 13:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Iran war is already taking a toll on major economies around the world, according to business surveys on Tuesday which showed how a surge in energy prices and rising uncertainty were dampening activity and pushing inflation expectations higher.
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[2026-03-25 13:03 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Diplomatic progress in the Middle East lifts Hang Seng Index, with Nongfu Spring and Li Auto among the top gainers
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[2026-03-25 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Philippines declares national emergency as fuel supplies dwindle
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[2026-03-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-25 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
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[2026-03-25 12:14 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A Palestinian flag flying above a council building in Melbourne’s north for more than two years will soon be lowered after months of debate on its future.
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[2026-03-25 12:06 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President continues to tout ‘very good’ talks with Iran, which Iranian officials continue to deny – key US politics stories from 24 March 2026 at a glance
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[2026-03-25 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Former CIA Director John Brennan was panned by the White House and social media users Tuesday for wild comments suggesting Iran is more trustworthy than President Trump.
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[2026-03-25 11:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Inflation was starting to stabilise before the outbreak of the war in Iran, with new figures showing prices barely budging through February.
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[2026-03-25 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile and three drones over the Eastern Province as part of efforts to protect its airspace and critical infrastructure.
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[2026-03-25 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Air raid sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas after a projectile was launched from Lebanon, according to Israeli media.
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[2026-03-25 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: So much for media doomsaying: America’s allies in the Gulf and Europe are falling into line against Iran.
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[2026-03-25 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: UNITED NATIONS — The Gaza envoy for US President Donald Trump's new "Board of Peace" initiative urged UN Security Council members to pressure the militant group Hamas to disarm, as part of a ceasefire to end over two years of war.
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[2026-03-25 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran gave the US a "present” related to “oil and gas”, while repeating that talks were underway with the Islamic Republic to end the war, even as thousands of US troops are en route to the region.
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[2026-03-25 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil prices fell more than 5% Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington and Tehran are "in negotiations right now" and indicated Iran is keen to reach a peace agreement, despite the Islamic Republic denying any direct talks with the U.S.
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[2026-03-25 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Law enforcement respond to a call at Temple Israel synagogue Thursday, March 12, 2026, in West Bloomfield Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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[2026-03-25 11:30 UTC+10:00] [US war with Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong flag carrier’s decision to extend flight suspensions due to war may have only limited financial impact on overall passenger operations, they say
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[2026-03-25 11:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday, as optimism grew over Washington's moves to end the monthlong war in Iran.
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[2026-03-25 11:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Wednesday that two emergency economic teams will be launched at Cheong Wa Dae and his office to oversee the government's response to the Middle East crisis.
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[2026-03-25 11:25 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on coal
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[2026-03-25 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of a war, with Tehran announcing that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-25 11:12 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-25 11:06 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Jetstar has cut more than 10 per cent of its scheduled flights between Australia and New Zealand, as well as within New Zealand, as the Middle East oil price shock bites into demand.
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[2026-03-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he discussed the Iran war on a call with President Donald Trump, including the conflict’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for India’s energy imports.
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[2026-03-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: New housing developments are expanding across Australia, but construction is still falling short of the pace needed to meet national supply targets. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
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[2026-03-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Cost of Living] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Fuel prices have been rising amid ongoing war in the Middle East. Source: AAP / SOPA Images / Sipa USA / Ye Myo Khant
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[2026-03-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Australia has enacted a ban on temporary visas for Iranian passport holders. Source: Getty / Nur Photo
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[2026-03-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Israeli military action in Lebanon has killed more than 1,000 people and displaced nearly 1.5 million citizens. Source: Getty / picture alliance/dpa
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[2026-03-25 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets looked set for a largely higher open on Wednesday, with comments from U.S. President Donald Trump pointing to potential talks with Iran lifting sentiment, even as Tehran has denied any direct negotiations with Washington.
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[2026-03-25 10:42 UTC+10:00] [Lebanon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and a blast was heard in the city, while an explosion was also heard in the skies over Jericho in the West Bank
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[2026-03-25 10:34 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-25 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A sign at an entrance gate at Fort Bragg, N.C., is photographed on Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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[2026-03-25 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Iran claimed it will allow “non-hostile” ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but vowed to exclude US and Israeli vessels — as President Trump said negotiations are going well after securing a “very significant prize” from Tehran.
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[2026-03-25 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has maintained that negotiations to end the war on Iran are under way, claiming that Tehran wanted to make a deal “so badly” despite its previous denial that talks were happening.
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[2026-03-25 10:15 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Israel will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, an area Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday described as a "security zone," spelling out for the first time Israel's intent to seize territory amounting to nearly a tenth of the country.
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