[2026-05-09 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Griffin strikes out season-high 9 and Young homers to lead Nationals past Marlins 3-2

Snippet: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Foster Griffin (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nationals-marlins-score-griffin-dfac3e7c797d788cfbd993d0b66b6fc6

[2026-05-09 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Misiorowski strikes out 11 as Brewers beat Yankees 6-0

Snippet: Milwaukee Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski reacts during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/yankees-brewers-score-d0e1d4ab1d41cb4002e68e273da31df5

[2026-05-09 12:08 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US military strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills two people, leaving one survivor

Snippet: More than 190 people have been killed in such strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/us-military-strike-eastern-pacific

[2026-05-09 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Kremlin tells Australian embassy in Kyiv to evacuate amid parade tensions

Snippet: Vladimir Putin will attend Saturday's military parade in Moscow, amid a temporary ceasefire. (Sputnik: Mikhail Metzel via Reuters)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/kremlin-tells-australian-embassy-to-evacuate-ahead-of-parade/106660784

[2026-05-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: US posts video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/us-posts-video-of-strikes-on-iranian-oil-tankers-20260509-p5zv9u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-09 11:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says, 'I love S. Korea,' after Seoul, Washington sign MOU on shipbuilding cooperation

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Friday that "I love South Korea," despite his earlier show of displeasure over a lack of support by Seoul and other allies for the United States' military operation against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10734269

[2026-05-09 11:45 UTC+10:00] [United States Defense and Military Forces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: U.S. Conducts Third Boat Strike in 5 Days, Killing 2 and Leaving a Survivor

Snippet: The U.S. military on Friday conducted its third boat strike in five days against a vessel it accused of smuggling drugs, killing two and leaving one survivor at large in the eastern Pacific, U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/us/politics/trump-pentagon-boat-strike.html

[2026-05-09 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oil spill spotted near Iran export terminal on Kharg Island, AP reports

Snippet: The United States Department of War has declined to comment on reports of a possible recent strike near Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export terminal, according to Associated Press.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-spill-spotted-near-iran-export-terminal-kharg-island-ap-reports

[2026-05-09 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Hormuz akin to ‘atomic bomb’ – Iranian supreme leader’s adviser

Snippet: The US military has attacked two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as Washington presses ahead with a “freedom of navigation” blockade, while Tehran has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to possessing an “atomic bomb.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639717-iran-hormuz-atomic-bomb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-09 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US military has attacked two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as Washington presses ahead with its “freedom of navigation” blockade, while Tehran has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to possessing an “atomic bomb.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639717-iran-hormuz-atomic-bomb/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — A US fighter jet on Friday disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, prompting retaliatory attacks and rattling a shaky truce as President Donald Trump said he was awaiting Tehran's reply to his latest proposal to end the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/world/americas-emea/us-fire-on-iran-tankers-sparks-reprisals-as-deal-hangs-in-balance/2339861

[2026-05-09 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump says, 'I love S. Korea,' after Seoul, Washington sign MOU on shipbuilding cooperation

Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that "I love South Korea," despite his earlier show of displeasure over a lack of support by Seoul and other allies for the United States' military operation against Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260509001100315

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

Source: AP News

Title: US strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2

Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-cartels-boat-strike-pacific-f1afd0c815a729d6eebbf2e122671924

[2026-05-09 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Duterte’s health deteriorating in ICC detention, defense lawyers say

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers for former president Rodrigo Duterte told the International Criminal Court (ICC) that his health has significantly deteriorated in detention, citing repeated falls, memory lapses, and continuous video surveillance due to the risk of collapse.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/news/dutertes-health-deteriorating-in-icc-detention-defense-lawyers-say/2339855

[2026-05-09 10:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Qatar and US discuss ending Iran war during Washington meeting

Snippet: Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met US Vice President JD Vance in Washington, where discussions focused on ending the war involving Iran and achieving long-term stability in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/qatar-and-us-discuss-ending-iran-war-during-washington-meeting

[2026-05-09 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UN: Iran war pushes global food prices to three-year high

Snippet: Global food prices rose to their highest level since 2023 in April, driven in part by the conflict in the Middle East, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-iran-war-pushes-global-food-prices-three-year-high

[2026-05-09 10:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector

Snippet: The US Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, over accusations they aided Iran's efforts to secure weapons and the raw materials needed to build its Shahed drones and ballistic missiles.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-895594

[2026-05-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure' after empty oil tankers struck

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/iran-accuses-us-of-reckless-military-adventure-after-empty-oil-tankers-struck/pao2ja6ty

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

Source: BBC News

Title: The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems

Snippet: Summer holidays might look different for some people this year as the war in Iran disrupts travel across the Middle East and pushes up prices for flights and package deals to European hotspots.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjpv9pdnpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-09 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russia, Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire

Snippet: Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump that will run from May 9 to May 11.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-895591

[2026-05-09 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US sanctions target firms tied to Iran drone supply network

Snippet: The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran’s military obtain weapons and materials used in the production of Shahed drones.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-sanctions-target-firms-tied-iran-drone-supply-network

[2026-05-09 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: War-hungry Revolutionary Guard maintains its grip on Iran as US holds to fragile cease-fire

Snippet: WASHINGTON — An ugly internal power struggle in Iran is muddying mediation talks with the US, as pro-war and pro-deal factions battle it out over whether Tehran should ever surrender, sources familiar with mediation efforts tell The Post.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/world-news/war-hungry-irgc-clenches-its-grip-on-iran-while-others-push-for-a-deal-with-us/

[2026-05-09 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: US fires on tankers as Tehran accuses Washington of 'reckless military adventure'

Snippet: The US military has struck two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers, US Central Command says, adding that a third Iranian-flagged vessel had been disabled on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/iran-blog-may-9/106659038

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump releases UFO files in 'unprecedented transparency'

Snippet: A sketch from eyewitness reports in September 2023, released by the Defense Department. (Supplied: Department of Defense via Reuters)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/ufo-files-released-donald-trump-pete-hegseth-alien-life-apollo/106661286

[2026-05-09 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: European arrogance treats NATO as a one-way partnership

Snippet: President Donald Trump recently announced that he was reducing the US military presence in Germany by at least 5,000 troops, with plans to “cut way down” the 70,000 active-duty military personnel in Europe.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/opinion/europes-arrogance-turns-nato-into-a-one-way-partnership/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Justin Baldoni suffering from ‘emotional stress’ after Blake Lively legal war: ‘A big burden to carry’

Snippet: Justin Baldoni is still carrying the emotional weight of his headline-making legal battle with Blake Lively.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/08/celebrity-news/justin-baldoni-suffering-from-emotional-stress-after-blake-lively-legal-war/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest US-China rivalry combines undersea dominance with a race to riches

Snippet: Ahead of leaders’ summit in Beijing next week, experts point to a high-stakes competition that features military and mining technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352917/latest-us-china-rivalry-combines-undersea-dominance-race-riches?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest US-China rivalry combines undersea dominance with a race to riches

Snippet: Ahead of leaders’ summit in Beijing next week, experts point to a high-stakes competition that features military and mining technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352917/latest-us-china-rivalry-combines-undersea-dominance-race-riches

[2026-05-09 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran adviser likens Strait of Hormuz control to ‘atomic bomb’ power

Snippet: Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to the power of a nuclear weapon, highlighting the waterway’s global significance.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-adviser-likens-strait-hormuz-control-atomic-bomb-power

[2026-05-09 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: JPMorgan warns $5 gas looks far more likely as Iran war pushes fuel prices sky high

Snippet: A $5 price tag at gasoline pumps is looking like more of a possibility, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/business/we-cant-ignore-the-risk-of-5-gasoline-any-longer-jpmorgan-warns/

[2026-05-09 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil shock a top risk to US financial system, Fed report shows | The National

Snippet: Geopolitical risks and the oil shock from the Iran war were cited as the two biggest concerns facing the US financial system, according to a new Federal Reserve report.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/08/oil-shock-a-top-risk-to-us-financial-system-fed-report-shows/

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

Source: 9News

Title: Iran war has shed billions from world economy, but some are using it to get rich

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-war-in-iran-updates-prediction-markets-stocks-how-millions-trying-to-profit/359b5ec7-c518-486d-8012-a7aa1211bfed

[2026-05-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zelenskyy orders army not to attack Russia's Red Square parade

Snippet: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday ordered the army not to attack Moscow's Red Square during the WWII victory day parade on May 9, following a US announcement of a three-day ceasefire between the nations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/world/zelenskyy-orders-army-not-to-attack-russias-red-square-parade/2339823

[2026-05-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 2 LNG tankers cross Hormuz on way to Japan, China, but shortage persists

Snippet: An LNG tanker docks at Futtsu, Japan, in February. A tanker that recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz is due to land at the port city. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/2-lng-tankers-cross-hormuz-on-way-to-japan-china-but-shortage-persists

[2026-05-09 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli raid kills three in Lebanon as strikes continue despite truce

Snippet: An Israeli attack on the town of Aanqoun in southern Lebanon has killed at least three people and wounded another, Lebanon' official National News Agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-raid-kills-two-lebanon-strikes-continue-despite-truce

[2026-05-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Three-day ceasefire begins between Ukraine and Russia

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/trump-announces-ceasefire-between-ukraine-and-russia/106661254

[2026-05-09 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pro-Iran coverage exposes the illusion of neutrality in Qatar’s media empire - opinion

Snippet: Even before the war in Iran, Qatari media outlets faced a structural dilemma: how to consistently cover events with a pro-Islamist bias while simultaneously maintaining a facade of balanced and credible journalism.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-895479

[2026-05-09 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump releases previously classified UFO files

Snippet: President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released dozens of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings and alien life to provide what they called "unprecedented transparency" to the American people.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-895590

[2026-05-09 06:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Pentagon begins releasing decades of files on UFOs, unexplained phenomena

Snippet: Washington: The Pentagon has started releasing what it says are “never-before-seen files” related to reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), including videos and photographs of phenomena captured from US military posts around the world.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/pentagon-begins-releasing-decades-of-files-on-ufos-unexplained-phenomena-20260509-p5zv8k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Toyota And Honda See Sharp Declines In Profit Amidst Iran War Pressures, Spiking EV Costs

Snippet: Toyota expects a sharp decline in profit as rising material and shipping costs tied to the Iran conflict pressure its business, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/toyota-expecting-sharp-decline-profit-due-iran-conflict-pressures

[2026-05-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US launches ‘self-defence strikes’ on Iran; Trump says ceasefire still on - DailyNews

Snippet: The Pentagon said the U.S. military launched “self-defense strikes” on Iranian targets on Thursday after “unprovoked” attacks from the Islamic republic on U.S. Navy vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/world/991938/us-launches-self-defence-strikes-on-iran-trump-says-ceasefire-still-on/

[2026-05-09 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why Aung San Suu Kyi's son did not celebrate her move to house arrest

Snippet: Aung San Suu Kyi has not had access to her family or lawyer since being imprisoned by the military. (Reuters: Ann Wang)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/aung-san-suu-kyi-still-alive-house-arrest-myanmar/106657154

[2026-05-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Gets Diplomatic Win In Ukraine War, 3-Day Ceasefire Declared For Russia's V-Day

Snippet: President Trump announced Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and a major prisoner swap. He hailed in a Truth Social post that this could be the "beginning of the end" of the long war between them.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-gets-diplomatic-win-ukraine-war-3-day-ceasefire-declared-russias-v-day

[2026-05-09 05:04 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine War] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Ukraine War rains on Putin’s parade

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/ukraine-war-rains-on-putins-parade/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Military parades and promises of peace ring hollower than ever

Snippet: Despite Trump's disdain for his allies, the significant damage to US bases and military assets in the Middle East that are increasingly being reported means his military's physical options now seem more constrained. (Reuters: Eduardo Munoz)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/iran-us-israel-russia-ukraine-war-military-parade-ceasefires/106657116

[2026-05-09 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say

Snippet: US attacks on Iranian oil tankers were a “violation of the ceasefire and American terrorism,” said an Iranian military source, according to a report by semi-official Tasnim News.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895586

[2026-05-09 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Being Pedro Sanchez: Is Spain's anti-Israel prime minister on the wrong side of history?

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose face and anti-war messaging were plastered on Iranian regime missiles in March (according to footage distributed by Iranian state Tasnim News Agency) and who regularly receives direct thanks and praise from Hamas, is in the news again, posturing against Israel. This time, he is calling the detention of two Global Sumud Flotilla members “kidnapping” and demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu return a Spanish citizen “illegally detained.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895517

[2026-05-09 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The top 10 UFO encounters revealed throughout the decades as Pentagon declassifies files

Snippet: The War Department dumped 162 declassified files on Friday that show thousands of “flying saucers” reported in our skies since the 1940s.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/the-top-10-ufo-encounters-revealed-throughout-the-decades-as-pentagon-declassifies-files/

[2026-05-09 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bethenny Frankel calls this ‘glowy’ tinted SPF her ‘secret weapon’ — and it’s 20% off

Snippet: Glow like Bethenny Frankel for 20% off? We’re tuned in.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/08/style/bethenny-frankel-loves-it-cosmetics-glowy-31-tinted-spf/

[2026-05-09 04:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia cease-fire, prisoner swap

Snippet: President Trump said Friday that Ukraine and Russia will embark on a three-day cease-fire that could be the “beginning of the end” of the more than four-year-old war — as both nations pause to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/trump-announces-three-day-ukraine-russia-cease-fire-prisoner-swap/