[2026-08-05 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: White House notes its proposal to build 2 combat, 2 non-combat vessels in foreign shipyards in memo

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The White House has highlighted a "priority" legislative proposal that would authorize the U.S. Navy to contract to build two combat ships and two non-combat auxiliary vessels in foreign shipyards, according to a recent document sent to Congress.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805002900315

[2026-08-05 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain'

Snippet: "Profits of war" leads the Guardian as it says oil companies have made $90bn from the price surge over the Iran war. An environmental NGO quoted in the paper accuses them of "cashing in on human misery" as a "climate crisis engulfs Europe." Elsewhere, the paper's home affairs editor points out that the electronic tags that will be used to monitor offenders' early release from prison are "failing to alert the authorities of potential breaches", according to a watchdog.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx8484plwzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-05 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tarik Skubal strikes out MVP candidate with filthy 99 mph fastball in first Dodgers at-bat

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/dodgers-tarik-skubal-99-mph-fastball-first-cubs-at-bat-sit-mvp-candidate-down/

[2026-08-05 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Clay Holmes says he is looking forward to pitching in front of the Cubs' stellar defense

Snippet: New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game, May 3, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cubs-clay-holmes-a1ab6e82a6256e0c101f7a904a0e3c02

[2026-08-05 09:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense buildup

Snippet: North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to return to a "war criminal state," denouncing the United States for allowing Tokyo to pursue rearmament.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831132

[2026-08-05 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Justin Herbert lights up Chargers defense, zero room for excuses any longer

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/chargers-justin-herbert-looks-sharp-but-face-dark-reality/

[2026-08-05 09:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russia strikes Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles

Snippet: Russian forces have attacked Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with a wave of ballistic missiles, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/russia-strikes-ukrainian-capital-kyiv-with-ballistic-missiles

[2026-08-05 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Gaza holds one of its largest funerals for victims of single Israeli attack (VIDEO)

Snippet: More than 100 victims of a 2023 Israeli airstrike were laid to rest in Gaza City on Tuesday in one of the largest funerals held in the Palestinian enclave since the war between Hamas and Israel began nearly three years ago.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643861-gaza-funeral-israeli-strike-victims/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-05 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense buildup

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to return to a "war criminal state," denouncing the United States for allowing Tokyo to pursue rearmament.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805000400315

[2026-08-05 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SpaceX reports 92% revenue jump in first post-IPO earnings

Snippet: SpaceX, which went public in June, has three business segments: space, connectivity and AI. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/spacex-reports-92-revenue-jump-in-first-post-ipo-earnings

[2026-08-05 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 5)

Snippet: Is this really the defense posture for a grave security situation?: A string of errors, from unloaded rifles to drone misidentifications, is deepening concerns over Korea's readiness and command stability

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805000800315

[2026-08-05 07:59 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: The U.S. and EU Lie About How and Why the War in Ukraine Started.

Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/the-u-s-and-eu-lie-about-how-and-why-the-war-in-ukraine-started/

[2026-08-05 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF soldier injured by stray bullet in basic training, taken to hospital in serious condition

Snippet: An IDF soldier undergoing basic training was seriously wounded by gunfire during a shooting exercise at a training base in the Jordan Valley on Tuesday evening.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-904600

[2026-08-05 07:07 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Attack on defence company treated as terror

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/attack-on-defence-company-treated-as-terror-20260805-p60lid.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

Snippet: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved pay rises of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, the presidency said on Tuesday, in a move aimed at boosting troop welfare as the country battles insurgency, banditry and kidnappings.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-904599

[2026-08-05 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern Lebanon’s Haddatha

Snippet: Israeli forces have set off a “huge explosion” in the southern Lebanese town of Haddatha, according to reports from Lebanon’s National News Agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-sets-huge-explosion-southern-lebanons-haddatha

[2026-08-05 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: National Guard deployment to Washington, DC will cost US roughly $1.4bn

Snippet: The extension of the United States National Guard deployment in Washington, DC until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4bn, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/national-guard-deployment-to-washington-dc-will-cost-us-roughly-1-4bn

[2026-08-05 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Aramco reports bumper profits as it bypasses Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Saudi Aramco said on Tuesday its profits surged 33 percent in the second quarter of this year, as the kingdom benefited from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which drove up energy prices, while its oil pipeline allowed it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-aramco-reports-bumper-profits-it-bypasses-strait-hormuz

[2026-08-05 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Aramco reports bumper profits as it bypasses Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Saudi Aramco said on Tuesday its profits surged 33 percent in the second quarter of this year, as the kingdom benefited from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which drove up energy prices, while its oil pipeline allowed it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-aramco-reports-bumper-profits-citing-use-pipeline-bypass-strait-hormuz

[2026-08-05 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran and Oman work to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: CAIRO — Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/iran-and-oman-work-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/2398475

[2026-08-05 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Northeast Asia's nuclear deterrence is maturing faster than its diplomacy

Snippet: A nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the China's People's Liberation Army Navy is pictured during a military display in the South China Sea on April 12, 2018. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/northeast-asia-s-nuclear-deterrence-is-maturing-faster-than-its-diplomacy

[2026-08-05 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Traitor to the Jewish people': Haredim protest against Ofer Winter after enlistment conference

Snippet: IDF Col. (res.) Ofer Winter was verbally confronted by haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters on Tuesday evening after speaking at a Jerusalem conference for young haredi men interested in specialized military enlistment programs.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904596

[2026-08-05 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sickening twist after man shot dead Navy sailor girlfriend and her homeless lover amid love triangle

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/us-news/sickening-twist-after-man-shot-dead-navy-sailor-girlfriend-and-her-homeless-lover-amid-love-triangle/

[2026-08-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Support for Israel takes center stage in Michigan, Missouri Democratic primaries - analysis

Snippet: In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed is campaigning to end unconditional US military aid to Israel as he faces Rep. Haley Stevens, backed by the Democratic establishment and pro-Israel groups. In Missouri, former Rep. Cori Bush is seeking a political comeback against Rep. Wesley Bell, who unseated her two years ago with significant support from AIPAC.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-904589

[2026-08-05 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: NATO units forget they’re not the EU

Snippet: As the European Central Bank weighs how its new euro banknotes will look, NATO’s airborne surveillance unit has a novel suggestion: plaster the European notes with images of American military hardware.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643858-nato-eu-euro-banknotes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-05 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel, Lebanon, US weigh who will verify Hezbollah disarmament after negotiations in Rome

Snippet: Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are discussing which country, or countries, will be responsible for verifying that areas entered by the Lebanese Armed Forces during the pilot phase of Hezbollah’s disarmament are free of both Hezbollah operatives and weapons, three sources familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904586

[2026-08-05 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – Iran’s military authorities say they are prepared to resume war with the United States if negotiations again fall through, emphasising that they have adapted and recovered.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/maximum-use-iran-boosts-military-strength-during-ceasefire-with-us

[2026-08-05 04:11 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Private firms driving Russia’s new tech push in Ukraine war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/private-firms-driving-russias-new-tech-push-in-ukraine-war/

[2026-08-05 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Big Oil quarterly profits surge as Iran war redraws winners and losers | The National

Snippet: Big Oil delivered its strongest quarter since the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with six of the world's biggest oil companies posting a combined $79.4 billion in second-quarter net income as Brent crude averaged about $104 a barrel, up more than 50 per cent year-on-year. The Iran war sent prices higher while disrupting flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/04/big-oil-quarterly-profits-surge-as-iran-war-redraws-winners-and-losers/

[2026-08-05 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Laura Loomer is fighting a losing war against reality itself

Snippet: By Constantin von Hoffmeister, a political and cultural commentator from Germany, author of the book The Fate of White America and director of Multipolar Press

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643834-laura-loomer-war-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-05 03:49 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

Snippet: Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/ng-interactive/2026/aug/04/revealed-major-oil-firms-make-93bn-profits-amid-war-and-climate-crisis

[2026-08-05 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Gaza mediators deliver sharp rebuke to Israel for 'undermining peace plan' with strikes | The National

Snippet: Mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have delivered a sharp rebuke to Israel over its latest strikes in Gaza, saying its action undermines a road map they brokered to implement President Donald Trump's peace plan for the Palestinian territory.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/04/gaza-mediators-deliver-sharp-rebuke-to-israel-for-undermining-peace-plan-with-strikes/

[2026-08-05 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Palestine Action Canada launches nationwide ‘Day of Action’ targeting Elbit suppliers

Snippet: Palestine Action Canada and the Arms Embargo Now coalition have announced a coordinated, coast-to-coast “Day of Action” scheduled for August 13, calling on activists to mobilize outside the facilities of Canadian companies that supply components to defense contractor Elbit Systems.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-904577

[2026-08-05 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report

Snippet: The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran, suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-depleted-virtually-all-long-range-precision-missiles-iran-war-report

[2026-08-05 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: All Israeli strikes in Gaza to require IDF chief's approval as military tightens policies - report

Snippet: All Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip are set to require the approval of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Army Radio reported on Tuesday, citing security sources.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-904571

[2026-08-05 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as regional tensions rise

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan needs to adapt to new methods of warfare like using artificial intelligence and drones that have been deployed in Ukraine and the Middle East and to strengthen its defense industry, the government said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/japan-says-combat-drones-key-to-adapting-to-new-warfare-as-regional-tensions-rise/2398343

[2026-08-05 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack

Snippet: More than 100 Palestinians whose bodies were trapped beneath rubble for nearly three years have been laid to rest in Gaza City, in one of the largest mass funerals held in the enclave since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/gaza-holds-mass-funeral-for-112-people-killed-in-israels-2023-sabra-attack

[2026-08-05 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan weighs use of Palantir, Anduril AI systems for defense forces

Snippet: Japan is looking to speed up decision-making while integrating operations, considering options that include using multiple U.S.-made AI systems overseen by a domestic one. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kyodo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-weighs-use-of-palantir-anduril-ai-systems-for-defense-forces

[2026-08-05 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Mass funeral held in Gaza for 112 people killed in Israeli strike

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/mass-funeral-held-in-gaza-for-112-victims-of-israeli-strikes/106997376

[2026-08-05 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A time of massive profits for big oil with fighting in Iran closes key shipping artery

Snippet: The per-gallon price is displayed electronically over the various grades of fuel available from a pump at a QT gasoline station Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-prices-iran-war-gas-inflation-7f2d2d1b9d8d4ac9fd3566b200fdd577

[2026-08-05 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military says it destroyed weapons production machines in occupied West Bank

Snippet: The Israeli army said that it carried out several operations on Monday in the occupied West Bank, including dismantling weapon production machines in the Qabatiya area and arresting a person allegedly affiliated with the Palestinian's Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group in Nablus.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-says-it-destroyed-weapons-production-machines-occupied

[2026-08-05 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: New Signals Point To Another Possible Migrant Invasion Against Ceuta

Snippet: The scenes from the Ceuta invasion were deeply alarming, as 60,000 predominantly military-aged men, many carrying no supplies, crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. The invasion set off alarm bells across the West, reinforcing concerns that uncontrolled mass migration poses a major national security risk.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/new-signals-point-another-possible-migrant-invasion-against-ceuta

[2026-08-05 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dana Gas starts gas deliveries to Iraqi power plant | The National

Snippet: The UAE's Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have started supplying natural gas to a federal Iraqi power plant, bolstering electricity generation as the US-Iran war disrupts the country's energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/04/dana-gas-starts-gas-deliveries-to-iraqi-power-plant/

[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ireland spends €53m. on gov't jet lacking Elbit-manufactured system needed to land in fog - report

Snippet: Ireland's new government jet, which cost the republic €53m, was purchased without FalconEye, a technology co-developed by Dassault Falcon and Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems, that is essential for the aircraft to land in foggy weather, local media reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904570

[2026-08-05 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Officials report progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-strait-hormuz-oman-diplomacy-6587f90f2ab5beec373ce5fabf637541

[2026-08-05 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan sees ‘urgent’ need to boost military

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan needs to boost its military with a “sense of urgency and crisis,” its defense chief said on Tuesday, as a new government assessment again highlighted growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/asia-oceania/japan-sees-urgent-need-to-boost-military/2398077

[2026-08-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Who is the violent settler Israel’s Defence Minister is determined to support? | The National

Snippet: Overnight on Monday, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian towns again, torching cars and spraying graffiti in the villages of Talfit and Jalud.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/04/who-is-the-violent-settler-israels-defence-minister-is-determined-to-support/

[2026-08-05 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Military confirms Chinese Scarborough Shoal drills

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/news/national/military-confirms-chinese-scarborough-shoal-drills/2398272

[2026-08-05 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iraq exported under a third of pre-war oil levels via Hormuz in July: monitor

Snippet: Iraq exported less than a third of its pre-war oil levels in July through the Strait of Hormuz, data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler showed on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraq-exported-under-third-pre-war-oil-levels-hormuz-july-monitor

[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Drought reveals WWII battleships in Danube River's record low waters

Snippet: Romania’s military on Monday used 180 kilograms (397 pounds) of explosives to blast rock near the lower Danube’s Bala Canal in an effort to redirect water into the river’s main channel and toward the state-owned Cernavoda nuclear power plant.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/serbia-danube-river-drought-ships-7f938261b92ebbc88330d5f1b892fb2e