Topic: Middle East — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-06 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Explosions were heard across Tel Aviv early Friday after Iran launched a new barrage of missiles toward central Israel, APS news agency reported, quoting witnesses.
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[2026-03-06 11:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: March 6, 2026 — 11:45am
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[2026-03-06 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iraq’s top Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, on Wednesday condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran and warned that the escalating conflict could destabilise the wider region.
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[2026-03-06 11:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has spoken by phone with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates to discuss the Middle East conflict and coordinate efforts to bring home South Korean nationals stranded in the UAE, the foreign ministry said Friday.
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[2026-03-06 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: With US forces in combat across the Middle East, top Democrats are obsessed with . . . messaging for the midterm elections.
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[2026-03-06 11:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump called on overseas Iranian diplomats to request asylum and help shape a "new and better" Iran as the United States and Israel continue a military campaign against the Islamic Republic.
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[2026-03-06 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks started lower Friday after a 10 percent gain the previous session as a prolonged Iran crisis rekindled oil supply woes.
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[2026-03-06 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Anthony Albanese confirmed three Australians were on board the vessel. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
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[2026-03-06 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump is demanding that his Israeli counterpart immediately pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his years-long corruption trial so he can focus on the Iran war.
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[2026-03-06 11:14 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
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[2026-03-06 11:02 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [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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[2026-03-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: The first flights from the Middle East since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began over the weekend have started to arrive in Australia. Source: AAP / EPA
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[2026-03-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Anthony Albanese has confirmed three Australian personnel were on board a US submarine but did not participate in any offensive action against Iran. Source: SIPA USA, AAP
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[2026-03-06 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets staged a late comeback on Friday, after Wall Street declined on worries over energy supplies.
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[2026-03-06 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Since 2022, the Albanese government has introduced a series of measures to try to combat high power bills. (ABC Western Qld: Grace Nakamura)
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[2026-03-06 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A Pakistani man charged with a half-baked plot to kill US politicians posted a photo of President Trump with a severed head — and believed he’d get up to $1 million if the hit was successful, a court heard Thursday.
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[2026-03-06 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Although Iran may not be able to reach our shores now, it does have the capability to rain havoc on the Middle East, Central Asia, parts of Eastern Europe and our nearby military bases, reaching a population in the hundreds of millions (“Prez left with no choice but attack,” Michael Goodwin, March 4).
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[2026-03-06 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The World Health Organization said humanitarian shipments have been disrupted due to insecurity, airspace closures and restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it is exploring possible land routes as alternatives.
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[2026-03-06 10:04 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beirut: Thousands of families have fled their homes in Lebanon after Israeli forces warned them of a wave of bombing to target Hezbollah groups, in another escalation of the wider war against Iran.
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[2026-03-06 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump cast Tucker Carlson out of his Make America Great Again movement following the conservative talking head’s loud criticism of the US and Israeli assault on Iran.
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[2026-03-06 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ABHA, Arabia Saudí (AP) — La Saudi Pro League intenta seguir adelante con los partidos, aun cuando el fútbol en otros países del Medio Orente está en pausa debido a la guerra con Irán.
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[2026-03-06 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US Central Command said it has carried out strikes on around 200 targets across Iran over the past 72 hours.
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[2026-03-06 09:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Alex Palou celebrates after winning the IndyCar championship Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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[2026-03-06 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The United States House of Representatives has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have halted President Donald Trump’s war on Iran and required congressional authorisation for any further attacks.
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[2026-03-06 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has renewed his threats to topple the government of Cuba, stating that US action there could come after his administration completes its war against Iran.
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[2026-03-06 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Thursday that the US military is “establishing total dominance” over Iran skies.
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[2026-03-06 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: NATO said it is well-positioned to defend its members against potential attacks by Iran.
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[2026-03-06 09:30 UTC+10:00] [CMS Pharma] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong-listed biotech firm’s shares jump after announcing partnership to use AI tools in drug discovery in the United Arab Emirates
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[2026-03-06 09:28 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
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[2026-03-06 09:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Los Angeles Marathon has said there is “no intelligence” of any terror threat ahead of Sunday’s event — as a huge security operation prepares to host tens of thousands across the city.
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[2026-03-06 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Several buildings were damaged across central Israel during a new wave of Iranian strikes, according to emergency services cited by Haaretz.
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[2026-03-06 09:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Donald Trump says he wants to be involved in choosing the next supreme leader of Iran, reiterating his goal of giving rise to a new leadership that is friendly to the United States within the Iranian ruling system.
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[2026-03-06 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo smiles during warmup before a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, on Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)
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[2026-03-06 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: LEBANON, NH ---- (AP) Latest snow conditions, as supplied by
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[2026-03-06 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has spent almost as much time abroad as he has at home since his election last year, reaffirming and rebuilding his country's international relationships as the US becomes less of a reliable partner.
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[2026-03-06 08:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 123 people have been killed and 683 wounded in Israeli strikes since Monday.
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[2026-03-06 08:56 UTC+10:00] [House of Representatives] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Democratic-backed measure that would have forced US to withdraw troops failed by a vote of 212-219
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[2026-03-06 08:51 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Australia will now face off against South Korea on Sunday at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Source: AAP / Matthew Starling/SPP/Sipa USA
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[2026-03-06 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Hezbollah said it launched a barrage of missiles at the Naftali base west of Lake Tiberias in northern Israel.
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[2026-03-06 08:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Gulf countries remain on high alert as Iran has launched several waves of drone and missile strikes across the region in response to continued attacks by the United States and Israel.
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[2026-03-06 08:30 UTC+10:00] [recession] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Renewed fighting in the Middle East bodes ill for the global economy, but it is not yet enough to counterbalance other short-term factors
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[2026-03-06 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The killing of Iran’s tyrannical Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday in an unprecedented joint military attack by the US and Israel called Operation Epic Fury set off widespread celebrations from Iranians around the world — as President Trump said it would give them their “greatest chance” to “take back the country.” Meanwhile, in Iran, a lack of internet has made it impossible for Iranians to easily communicate daily conditions.
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[2026-03-06 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The recent turmoil in the Middle East has placed Pakistan in an unusually delicate strategic position. Following the coordinated strikes by the US and Israel against Iran and the killing of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehran has retaliated by targeting several Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia.
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[2026-03-06 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, has told Russian pranksters that Europe should join the US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic Republic.
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[2026-03-06 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Donald Trump has expressed public support for a possible Kurdish offensive against Iran as the United States pushes to destabilise the Iranian governing system internally.
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[2026-03-06 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This satellite image provided by Vantor shows a destroyed drone storage building and cratered airstrip at Konarak drone base in Iran on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)
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[2026-03-06 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Israel’s Civil Administration has cancelled Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, the latest in a series of Israeli restrictions imposed at Islam’s third-holiest site since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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[2026-03-06 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Tehran ramped up its assault on Kurdish forces in Iraq on Thursday following reports that the Iranian militias had launched a ground offensive against the regime.
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[2026-03-06 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A guerra de EUA e Israel contra o Irã vem dominando há dias o noticiário e a agenda política mundial. As consequências do conflito são sentidas muito além da região – inclusive na Ucrânia.
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