[2026-05-29 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US attacks Bandar Abbas again: Why is the port so important for Iran?

Snippet: The United States has carried out strikes near Bandar Abbas, the second attack in less than a week on Iran’s strategically important port city, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz despite a fragile ceasefire that has been in place between Washington and Tehran since April 8.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/us-attacks-bandar-abbas-again-why-is-the-port-so-important-for-iran

[2026-05-29 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu orders military to take control of '70 percent' of Gaza

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has ordered the Israeli army to increase their control of the occupied Gaza Strip to 70 percent in order to “squeeze Hamas”, in violation of their ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-orders-military-take-control-70-percent-gaza

[2026-05-29 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?

Snippet: A ceasefire "hanging by a thread". A diplomatic process "making progress". A president "not satisfied". And explosions echoing around the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze29764067o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-29 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russia says sending more US forces to Poland could lead to 'qualitative escalation'

Snippet: The deployment of additional US military forces to Poland could lead to a "qualitative escalation" of tensions between Russia and the West and force Moscow to take retaliatory measures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897666

[2026-05-29 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF Home Front: 6,476 Israeli homes lost during 2026 Iran war, 683 wounded

Snippet: 6,473 Israeli residences were damaged sufficiently during the Iran war that those who had been living inside lost their homes, the IDF Home Front Command said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897675

[2026-05-29 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF fears of stronger Iranian attacks on Israel’s home front in future wars

Snippet: The IDF Home Front Command on Thursday said that its assumption is that after each war, Iran learns new tactics and will pose an even greater threat to Israel's home front whenever the sides engage in another war.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897678

[2026-05-29 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel at a crossroads: War, elections, and the future of the US-Israel alliance

Snippet: What happens when one of the world's most turbulent democracies heads into an election in the middle of its longest war in history?

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-897668

[2026-05-29 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF: Even after two Iran wars, it will take 30 years to provide safe rooms nationwide

Snippet: The IDF Home Front Command said on Thursday that even after the home front has been hammered by two major wars with Iran and years of ballistic missiles and rockets on multiple fronts, it still expects that it will take over 30 years to provide safe rooms nationwide.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897663

[2026-05-29 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran reportedly launches missiles as Trump mulls deal to pause war for two months

Snippet: Iran's armed forces fired missiles at unidentified targets late Thursday local time, the state media outlet Fars reported.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/trump-bessent-iran-war-sanctions-hormuz-strait-kuwait.html

[2026-05-29 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Chinese Navy Pushes Dutch Frigate From Claimed Waters Via Electronic Warfare

Snippet: The Netherlands has become the latest Western nation to tangle with Beijing and exchange tense words after testing its sweeping claims to the South China Sea.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/chinese-navy-pushes-dutch-frigate-claimed-waters-electronic-warfare

[2026-05-29 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel breaks all contact with UN secretary general

Snippet: Israel is breaking all contact with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the Israeli ambassador to the UN announced on Thursday, calling it “outrageous” that Israel has been blacklisted by the UN over accusations of sexual violence in war zones.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-breaks-all-contact-un-secretary-general

[2026-05-29 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon must not become 'second Gaza' as Europe fails to act, warns Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Bettel | The National

Snippet: Lebanon must not become a "second Gaza" as Europe fails to use its leverage against Israel while it expands its military operations, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/05/28/lebanon-must-not-become-second-gaza-as-europe-fails-to-act-warns-luxembourgs-foreign-minister-bettel/

[2026-05-29 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘We are not your piggy bank’ – US lawmaker to Zelensky

Snippet: Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky is treating the US as a “piggy bank” and is feeding Washington with “propaganda” to get more US-made air defense systems, Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640694-zelensky-us-piggy-bank-congresswoman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-29 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky is treating the US as a “piggy bank” and is feeding Washington with “propaganda” to get more US-made air defense systems, Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640694-zelensky-us-piggy-bank-congresswoman/

[2026-05-29 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Armenia holds first military parade in a decade on Republic Day

Snippet: Thousands gathered in Republic Square as units from different branches of the armed forces marched through the capital, accompanied by displays of armoured vehicles, artillery systems and low‑flying military aircraft. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the ceremony, describing it as a symbol of a “new historical era” for Armenia and framing the parade as a demonstration of statehood and resilience after years of war and political crisis.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/28/armenia-holds-first-military-parade-in-a-decade-on-republic-day/

[2026-05-28 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army orders evacuation of six more southern Lebanon towns

Snippet: The Israeli army has issued another forced displacement order for six more towns and villages in southern Lebanon, saying attacks are forthcoming.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-orders-evacuation-6-more-southern-lebanon-towns

[2026-05-28 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/kuwait-reports-missile-attack-us-air-base/106735230

[2026-05-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mandelson links to former head of Israel's military intelligence directorate revealed

Snippet: The UK government's vetting agency raised Peter Mandelson's associations with senior figures in Israel, China and Russia in denying the then-peer and former cabinet minister security clearance to be the ambassador to the US, it has emerged.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/mandelson-links-former-head-israels-military-intelligence-directorate

[2026-05-28 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gulf countries, GCC condemn strikes on Kuwait

Snippet: The UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have condemned the missile strike on a US base in Kuwait, in statements shared by their foreign ministries on social media, while the head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) also denounced the strike.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gulf-countries-gcc-condemn-strikes-kuwait

[2026-05-28 22:54 UTC+10:00] [Diplomacy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Europe should join Russia-Ukraine talks — but not as mediator, says Norway

Snippet: Europe should have a seat at the table in any talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Norway’s foreign minister told POLITICO. But don’t call them a “mediator.”

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-russia-ukraine-war-talks-mediator-norway-espen-barth-eide/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-28 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has threatened longtime ally Oman with military force if it gets involved in the dispute over shipping access to the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington’s war on Iran once again risks engulfing the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/why-has-trump-threatened-to-bomb-oman-amid-iran-war-escalation

[2026-05-28 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran’s supreme leader says US, Israel seek to destabilise Iran, calls for unity

Snippet: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei accused Israel and the US on Thursday of seeking to “bring the nation to its knees” to "compensate for military defeats" and called for unity and “cohesion” among Iranians.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-supreme-leader-says-us-israel-seek-destabilise-iran-calls-unity

[2026-05-28 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jobless claims tick up to 215,000 as the Iran war clouds the US outlook

Snippet: A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Morton Grove, Ill., Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-78fed70d4d8f4a8fab7ae4c193a2c858

[2026-05-28 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel says it hit 135 Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon in last 24 hours

Snippet: The Israeli army has claimed to have attacked 135 “Hezbollah targets” over the last day in its renewed strikes on the region, in violation of the ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-says-it-hit-135-hezbollah-targets-south-lebanon-last-24-hours

[2026-05-28 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mandelson links to former head of Israel's military intelligence directorate revealed

Snippet: The UK government's vetting agency raised Peter Mandelson's associations with senior figures in Israel, China and Russia in denying the then-peer and former cabinet minister security clearance to be the ambassador to the US, it has emerged.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mandelson-links-former-head-israels-military-intelligence-directorate-revealed

[2026-05-28 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Fall, Oil Rises As Mideast Violence Flares Up

Snippet: US futures are but well off session lows, as part of a weaker risk tape after the US and Iran exchanged strikes, fueling doubts whether an end to the war is imminent and crushing hopes for a Hormuz deal (gasp). Overnight, US forces carried out airstrikes on an Iranian military site which Centcom described as "purely defensive" and designed to maintain the ceasefire; it also imposed new sanctions to prevent Tehran from profiting from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-fall-oil-rises-mideast-violence-flares

[2026-05-28 22:10 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Russia signs military partnership with the Taliban

Snippet: Russia and Afghanistan signed a military cooperation agreement on Wednesday, just one year after the Kremlin removed the Taliban from a list of banned terrorist groups.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-afghanistan-military-partnership-taliban-new-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-28 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Taiwan's envoy to ‘Post’: ‘If we put down our weapons, there will be no Taiwan’ - interview

Snippet: Taiwan is watching the aftermath of US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping with a mixture of caution and realism. The island nation, which has long-standing security ties with the US, remains at the forefront of global geopolitics, with tensions with mainland China constantly simmering beneath the surface.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897643

[2026-05-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Targets US Base In Kuwait With Missile & Drones - Gulf Allies Denounce 'Terrorist Attacks'

Snippet: The government of Kuwait on Thursday has made clear it retains all rights to take measures to preserve its security, following a overnight Iranian missile strike. Kuwait's Foreign Ministry further condemned the fresh missile ⁠and drone ⁠attacks on its territory as ‌a serious escalation and "blatant violation of sovereignty and ⁠security."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-targets-us-base-kuwait-missile-drones-gulf-allies-denounce-terrorist-attacks

[2026-05-28 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Germany to target ex-soldiers in forced drills – Spiegel

Snippet: Germany is drawing up a law that would force former soldiers to attend regular military exercises, as Berlin pushes ahead with its militarization campaign, Der Spiegel reported on Wednesday. Moscow has denounced the EU’s military buildup as aimed against Russia, and a ploy to distract the public from deepening domestic crises.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640688-germany-soldiers-mandatory-drills-law/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-28 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Germany is drawing up a law that would force former soldiers to attend regular military exercises, as Berlin pushes ahead with its militarization campaign, Der Spiegel reported on Wednesday. Moscow has denounced the EU’s military buildup as being aimed against Russia and a ploy to distract the public from deepening domestic crises.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640688-germany-soldiers-mandatory-drills-law/

[2026-05-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran fired ballistic missile at Kuwait after US military took out Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz: ‘egregious ceasefire violation’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/world-news/iran-fired-ballistic-missile-at-kuwait-after-us-military-took-out-iranian-drones-in-strait-of-hormuz-egregious-ceasefire-violation/

[2026-05-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Lightning strikes cause rail disruption and house fire

Snippet: Train passengers have faced disruption to rail services after damage caused by a lightning strike.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pvnny0v1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-28 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire risks collapse after string of Israeli assassinations

Snippet: Hamas on Thursday warned that the ceasefire agreement in Gaza is at risk of collapse following an escalation in Israeli air strikes this month.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hamas-warns-gaza-ceasefire-risks-collapse-after-string-israeli

[2026-05-28 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military launches strike on Beirut

Snippet: The Israeli army said on Thursday that it has carried out further attacks on Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut, following earlier strikes in southern Lebanon which have killed at least 13 people.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-said-it-carried-out-strike-beirut

[2026-05-28 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Drone Stocks Erupt After Report Of Pentagon Funding Deals

Snippet: President Trump's war economy is accelerating, with a new report indicating that the Department of War is set to unleash funding deals across a handful of drone companies. The effort comes as the DoW's procurement program now favors startups, and there has been an emphasis within the department on ramping up America's drone manufacturing base, as hyper-innovation from the war in Ukraine has brought forward 2030s-era war technology.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/drone-stocks-erupt-after-funding-report-signals-trumps-war-economy-accelerating

[2026-05-28 21:19 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fressard slices up Queensland defence to score

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/fressard-slices-up-queensland-defence-to-score-20260528-p601t6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on its territory

Snippet: Kuwait’s foreign ministry has condemned an Iranian drone-and-missile attack as being a “dangerous escalation” of tensions in the region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-condemns-iranian-attack-its-territory

[2026-05-28 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire risks collapse after string of Israeli assassinations

Snippet: Hamas on Thursday warned that the ceasefire agreement in Gaza is at risk of collapse following an escalation in Israeli air strikes this month.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/hamas-warns-gaza-ceasefire-risks-collapse-after-string-israeli-assassinations

[2026-05-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: GOP's recent stumbles highlight challenges for congressional agenda

Snippet: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and House GOP leaders hold a news conference after primary elections that affirmed President Donald Trump’s dominance of the Republican Party, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/republicans-agenda-trump-government-funding-defense-reconciliation-dc4fb5d060ce6f46dfc09cec9cebb95b

[2026-05-28 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US forces deployed to war zones are reportedly being targeted using location data: Pentagon

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/us-news/pentagon-says-us-military-personnel-are-reportedly-being-targeted-using-location-data/

[2026-05-28 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exports surge 43% in April, driven by strong demand for AI electronics

Snippet: Figure follows earlier five-year high of 35.8% growth in March, but government remains cautious and says Middle East war could cloud outlook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355186/hong-kong-exports-surge-43-april-driven-strong-demand-ai-electronics?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 20:51 UTC+10:00] [April] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exports surge 43% in April, driven by strong demand for AI electronics

Snippet: Figure follows earlier five-year high of 35.8% growth in March, but government remains cautious and says Middle East war could cloud outlook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355186/hong-kong-exports-surge-43-april-driven-strong-demand-ai-electronics

[2026-05-28 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard suggests Egypt and Turkey are next targets for war

Snippet: Israeli-American spy Jonathan Pollard has suggested Israel may attack Egypt and Turkey in the near future.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-spy-jonathan-pollard-suggests-egypt-and-turkey-are-next-targets

[2026-05-28 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil markets are betting on a swift end to the Iran war. Investors may regret it

Snippet: Oil futures are still pricing a quick resolution to the Iran war — but analysts warn that investors and consumers are likely to be left disappointed.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/oil-prices-iran-war-us-trump-strait-hormuz-energy-inflation-investors.html

[2026-05-28 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard suggests Egypt and Turkey are next targets for war

Snippet: Israeli-American spy Jonathan Pollard has suggested Israel may attack Egypt and Turkey in the near future.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-spy-jonathan-pollard-suggests-egypt-and-turkey-next-targets-israel

[2026-05-28 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US forces carry out new strikes on Iran

Snippet: Nuclear analysts have said they could be a potential acceptable third party to the Iranian Republic to take possession of the enriched uranium, which could be used to make a nuclear weapon, as part of a potential deal with the U.S. to end the war.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-administration-updates-05-28-2026

[2026-05-28 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UVeye scales automated vehicle‑inspection tech across global automotive markets

Snippet: While most companies are heading into the defense-tech sphere, one Israeli company has made the opposite move and left to conquer the American car industry market.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-897632

[2026-05-28 20:23 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Kaja Kallas warns against walking into Russian ‘trap’ as EU ministers meet for talks – Europe live

Snippet: The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has warned against walking into a Russian “trap” by focusing on personalities rather than issues in potential talks to end the war in Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/28/europe-russia-ukraine-talks-heatwave-kaja-kallas-putin-latest-news-updates

[2026-05-28 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Burkina Faso junta suspends biggest student union and arrests leader

Snippet: Burkina Faso’s military leaders have suspended the country’s largest student union and arrested its leader.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/28/burkina-faso-junta-suspends-biggest-student-union-and-arrests-leader/