[2026-07-09 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says Iran strikes were retaliation for ship attacks

Snippet: Trump says the latest US strikes on Iran were carried out in retaliation for what he described as Iran's bombing of ships a day earlier.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-iran-strikes-were-retaliation-ship-attacks

[2026-07-09 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US says China gave only hours' notice before submarine missile test

Snippet: China only gave the United States a few hours' notice on July 6 that it was going to test-launch a ballistic missile and gave insufficient detail, a State Department official said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-901931

[2026-07-09 07:48 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Marcos orders AFP to hold the line in WPS

Snippet: Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. —Photo from the official Facebook page of the Department of National Defense

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/480031/marcos-orders-afp-to-hold-the-line-in-wps/

[2026-07-09 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’

Snippet: The US president had earlier said the ceasefire was ‘over’, after Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3359903/us-launches-new-strikes-iran-after-trump-vows-hit-hard?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 07:42 UTC+10:00] [Abbas Araghchi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’

Snippet: The US president had earlier said the ceasefire was ‘over’, after Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3359903/us-launches-new-strikes-iran-after-trump-vows-hit-hard

[2026-07-09 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over.' So what happens now?

Snippet: President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to unleash more military strikes against Iran during a two-day NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where he said Iranian attacks signaled the end of the ceasefire. (AP Video by Nathan Ellgren)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-war-ceasefire-strikes-c45111ed270afa7dac285016ce07362f

[2026-07-09 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid

Snippet: Former Defence Minister Al Carns has said he will not stand for the Labour leadership and urged his party to get behind Andy Burnham.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9rzelexqlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-09 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What the Iran war has revealed about Brics+

Snippet: Those arguing that the conflict has exposed the grouping as a failure misunderstand its role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3359677/what-iran-war-has-revealed-about-brics?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What the Iran war has revealed about Brics+

Snippet: Those arguing that the conflict has exposed the grouping as a failure misunderstand its role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3359677/what-iran-war-has-revealed-about-brics

[2026-07-09 07:22 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: US launches second round of strikes on Iran

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/us-launches-second-round-of-strikes-on-iran-20260709-p60du6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 07:21 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US launches strikes on Iran for a second day after Trump says agreement to end the war is ‘over’

Snippet: Attacks on three locations across Iran came after three tankers in the strait of Hormuz were targeted on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/08/us-carries-out-another-wave-of-strikes-on-iran

[2026-07-09 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'

Snippet: Nato, the cornerstone of Western nations' defence, is stronger than ever. That's according to its Secretary General Mark Rutte who was speaking to the BBC at the alliance's summit in Ankara.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98205r7dylo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-09 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country

Snippet: Trump said the new strikes were "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran" in the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz75zjj5wp8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems

Snippet: ANKARA, Turkey — US President Donald Trump said at a NATO summit Wednesday in Turkey that the US will give Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense systems to counter missile attacks from Russia in their more than four-year war, a huge coup for Kyiv which has long requested the technology.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/world/trump-says-us-will-give-ukraine-license-to-produce-patriot-defense-systems/2381245

[2026-07-09 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Former rebel turned government ally proposes a path to peace for Sudan

Snippet: A former rebel fighter now allied with the Sudanese government has proposed a new path forward for ending Sudan’s civil war and establishing a democratic government.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/8/former-rebel-turned-government-ally-proposes-a-path-to-peace-for-sudan

[2026-07-09 06:47 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: More nukes, more NATO: Will Macron’s makeover of French defense last?

Snippet: ANKARA, Turkey — Emmanuel Macron left his last NATO summit without a bang — fitting for a president for whom fiscal constraints and the prospect of a far-right successor threaten his defense legacy.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/more-nukes-more-nato-will-emmanuel-macron-makeover-of-french-defense-last/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Centcom says US strikes meant to hold Iran 'accountable'

Snippet: US Central Command says its latest wave of strikes on Iran is aimed at holding Tehran "accountable" for what it described as recent "aggression".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/centcom-says-us-strikes-meant-hold-iran-accountable

[2026-07-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia news LIVE: US launches strikes against Iran; Telstra investigating second network fault; Indian PM kicks off Australian visit

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-us-launches-strikes-against-iran-telstra-investigating-second-network-fault-indian-pm-kicks-off-australian-visit-20260709-p60dtt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US says conducting new wave of strikes on Iran as ceasefire falters

Snippet: The United States military has said it is conducting another wave of strikes on Iran, a day after launching another round of attacks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/8/us-says-conducting-new-wave-of-strikes-on-iran-as-ceasefire-falters-2

[2026-07-09 06:39 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US military launches fresh strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live

Snippet: Iranian state media report explosions in several locations hours after Donald Trump threatened further military action at Nato summit

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/08/us-iran-strikes-trump-nato-summit-live-updates

[2026-07-09 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: CENTCOM says US forces launching additional strikes on Iran

Snippet: US Central Command says its forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran at Trump's direction.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/centcom-says-us-forces-launching-additional-strikes-iran

[2026-07-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: US military launches another wave of strikes on Iran

Snippet: Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 6:30am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-09/iran-middle-east-us-war-live-updates-donald-trump-/106894892

[2026-07-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Stocks drop worldwide; Oil spikes, Telstra hit by fresh faults

Snippet: Shaky trading in global markets after escalating strikes in the war with Iran and a spike in oil prices is expected to further rattle Australia’s sharemarket when it opens.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/stocks-drop-worldwide-oil-spikes-telstra-hit-by-fresh-faults-20260709-p60dtg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Civil war erupts as Indigenous tribe moves to ban fishing in coastal California enclave

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/us-news/central-california-fishermen-push-back-on-proposed-tribal-fishing-ban/

[2026-07-09 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 7/8/2026

Snippet: Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-15f15444d1f59c351d33df0717509183

[2026-07-09 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump flies home in an old Air Force One after Iran strikes

Snippet: Airforce One sits on the tarmac before U.S. President Donald Trump departs following the NATO summit at Ankara International Airport in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-air-force-one-nato-iran-qatar-6cb08dcb613a2d7f77d3b0a143f3b216

[2026-07-09 06:06 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Navy discovers cargo plane wreckage

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/navy-discovers-cargo-plane-wreckage-20260709-p60dts.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 06:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump warns of more strikes against Iran

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/trump-warns-of-more-strikes-against-iran-20260709-p60dto.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gaza’s World Cup screenings – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPalestinians watch the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran among the widespread destruction caused by Israel’s continuing war in GazaPhotograph: Mohammed M Skaik/Jna Press/Nexpher/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenFootball fans supporting Egypt gather for the Argentina-Egypt game shown on a giant outdoor screen in Gaza CityPhotograph: Mohammed M Skaik/Jna Press/Nexpher/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenThe gathering reflects a passion for football among Gaza’s inhabitants, and their efforts to maintain moments of joy and normalcy despite the

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/jul/08/gazas-world-cup-screenings-in-pictures

[2026-07-09 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: ‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit

Snippet: ANKARA, Turkey — European allies did their best to put Donald Trump in a good mood at the NATO summit. The effort was met with mixed success — but it's no longer their top priority anyway.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/the-boy-who-cried-wolf-nato-allies-take-us-donald-trump-bluster-in-stride-at-crunch-summit/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-09 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Devastating Cuba: The American Empire is declining, and trying to drag everyone down with it

Snippet: By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642779-devastating-cuba-us-empire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-09 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump's Iran endgame slips further out of reach | The National

Snippet: The resumption of US military action against Iran, and President Donald Trump's warning that more strikes might be coming, highlight how control of the Strait of Hormuz has become the fundamental sticking point in ending the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/08/trump-iran-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-07-09 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: California colleges reveal military weapons stockade

Snippet: A University of California campus police officer pushes a pro-Palestinian protester away from a moving San Diego Sheriff’s bus carrying arrested protesters at UC San Diego, May 6, 2024, in San Diego. (Adriana Heldiz/CalMatters via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/california-colleges-miliary-weapons-law-public-investigation-ac305810dd485fdbdfc0a67c43c826a5

[2026-07-09 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Consumer Credit Unexpectedly Shrinks For The First Time Since 2024 As Credit Card Rates Jump

Snippet: After two consecutive outsized jumps in consumer credit in the months of March and April, when gas prices surged and inflation resumed its track higher, lifting most prices as a result of the war in Iran, moments ago the Fed published its latest consumer credit (G.19) report for the month of May and it was a doozy: instead of the expected $17.5BN increase, in May total consumer credit unexpectedly shrank for the first time since November 2024.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/consumer-credit-unexpectedly-shrinks-first-time-2024-credit-card-rates-jump

[2026-07-09 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Millionaire SoCal enclave goes to war over sprawling ‘beach living rooms’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/us-news/socal-beach-enclaves-goes-to-war-over-beach-living-rooms/

[2026-07-09 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: February trial set for man in case of pipe bombs planted on Jan. 6 eve

Snippet: The U.S. Capitol is seen during Independence Day events honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pipe-bomb-capitol-riot-trump-pardon-cole-cd2dd1e37c5a091f40f3a1e99e89da49

[2026-07-09 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace on SC petition vs. Escudero: 'What are they afraid of?'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday questioned the motive of the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on their filing a petition before the Supreme Court to halt the impeachment trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/news/palace-on-sc-petition-vs-escudero-what-are-they-afraid-of/2381180

[2026-07-09 05:05 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Atmosphere in Iran remains highly charged after Ayatollah’s funeral and escalation of grievances with US

Snippet: World is witnessing a turning point, says ministry spokesperson, as Iran seeks to assert independence amid rising tensions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/08/atmosphere-in-iran-remains-highly-charged-after-ayatollahs-funeral-and-escalation-of-grievances-with-us

[2026-07-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: We must prepare for worst-case scenario, warns departing Defence chief

Snippet: China should be less secretive about its increasingly assertive and at times dangerous military activities, the nation’s outgoing defence chief has urged as he argues the Australian military must spend taxpayer money more wisely to justify extra funding.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/we-must-prepare-for-worst-case-scenario-warns-departing-defence-chief-20260708-p60dkj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump says US ‘may take over Kharg Island’: Here’s what you need to know

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has once again turned his focus to Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, after declaring an interim ceasefire with Iran “over” and warning the US was preparing more strikes.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/8/trump-says-us-may-take-over-kharg-island-heres-what-you-need-to-know

[2026-07-09 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump threatens to hit Iran 'hard' after saying ceasefire 'over'

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-09/doran-trump-iran-ceasefire-over/106895214

[2026-07-09 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: US carries out strikes on Iran after Donald Trump declares ceasefire 'over'

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-09/donald-trump-new-us-strikes-on-iran-after-ceasefire-over/106895214

[2026-07-09 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli air strikes in Gaza kill eight, including two children

Snippet: Israeli air strikes have killed at least eight people in Gaza, including two children, aged 10 and 6, Palestinian health officials have said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/8/israeli-air-strikes-in-gaza-kill-eight-including-two-children

[2026-07-09 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s ‘golden weapon’ of Strait of Hormuz became a greater priority than its nuclear program — here’s how

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/world-news/irans-golden-weapon-of-hormuz-became-a-greater-priority-than-its-nuclear-program-heres-how/

[2026-07-09 04:27 UTC+10:00] [Diesel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Russia halts diesel exports after Ukraine strikes refineries

Snippet: Moscow will halt diesel exports until the end of July in an attempt to shield its energy markets from the impact of its war with Ukraine, after a wave of drone attacks in Russia squeezed domestic fuel supplies.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-halts-diesel-exports-after-ukrainian-refinery-strikes/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-09 04:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces heavily bomb southern Lebanon town

Snippet: Lebanon's National News Agency says Israeli forces carried out heavy bombing in the town of Taybeh.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-heavily-bomb-southern-lebanon-town

[2026-07-09 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump calls Iran the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' during gaffe-strewn day at Nato | The National

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said the "Islamic Republic of Japan" had attacked an American aircraft carrier during the war with Iran, as he made a string of gaffes at the Nato summit in Ankara on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/08/trump-gaffes-islamic-republic-of-japan/

[2026-07-09 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No other evidence to prove Sara hired assassin - Defense

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte maintained that the prosecution has "no other competent evidence" to prove that their client contracted an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/news/no-other-evidence-to-prove-sara-hired-assassin-defense/2381168

[2026-07-09 04:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says he's 'not sure' he wants Iran deal as Hormuz Strait strife deepens

Snippet: President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may no longer be interested in even trying to reach a deal with Iran, hours after declaring their recent ceasefire agreement "over" in light of renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/trump-iran-war-deal-hormuz-strait-ceasefire.html

[2026-07-09 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: FOMC Minutes Show 'A Few' Fed Members Wanted To Hike In June, 'Majority' Fear Higher Inflation

Snippet: Tl;dr: The minutes underscored a more hawkish tone on inflation. UBS traders noted that most participants cited scenarios in which price pressures could remain elevated, including stronger AI-related demand, the ongoing Middle East conflict and tariffs. In those cases, nearly all of those officials said some additional policy tightening would likely be warranted.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fomc-minutes-12