[2026-05-02 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Manufacturing ISM Misses As Prices Surge Most Since April 2022, Employment Slides To Worst Print Of 2026

Snippet: Amid the fog of war and fading 'hard' data, the final April S&P Global Manufacturing PMI printed 54.5, a small gain from the flash 54.0 print, and higher than the 52.3 February final print, although it came with a warning from Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence:

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/manufacturing-ism-misses-prices-surge-most-april-2022-employment-slides-worst-print-2026

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries

Snippet: The Iron Beam laser defense system was used less in the 2026 war with Iran because the military needs 14 batteries to have a significant enough impact, the Israeli Air Force said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894838

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli Air Force says it dropped 135,000 bombs in recent wars, warns of Syrian military rebuild

Snippet: The Israeli Air Force dropped 135,000 bombs collectively on the various fronts during recent years of war, dating back to October 7, 2023, the IDF announced on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894836

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: No magic way to stop Hezbollah's FPV drones from striking, IDF admits

Snippet: There is no magic for hermetically stopping Hezbollah's First Person View (FPV) drones, which use technology and manual operators that make them harder to jam and much more deadly, the air force said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894837

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF shifts focus to Iranian nuclear threat as ballistic missiles, regime change fall by the wayside

Snippet: As a series of complex post-Iran war dilemmas are set into place, the IDF has shifted to focus almost all of its Iran-related attention to the nuclear issue, with the ballistic missiles and regime change questions mostly falling by the wayside.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894835

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Japan’s new arms export rules spark a high-end defence boom?

Snippet: Updated regulations give Tokyo greater scope to sell lethal weapons overseas, prompting rebuke from China, but the industry still faces hurdles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352144/will-japans-new-arms-export-rules-spark-high-end-defence-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Japan’s new arms export rules spark a high-end defence boom?

Snippet: Updated regulations give Tokyo greater scope to sell lethal weapons overseas, prompting rebuke from China, but the industry still faces hurdles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352144/will-japans-new-arms-export-rules-spark-high-end-defence-boom

[2026-05-01 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran demands reparations from Arab states for enabling US-Israeli attacks

Snippet: Iranian permanent representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani demanded reparations from Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan for their role in the US-Israel war on Iran in remarks made at the UN, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-demands-reparations-arab-states-enabling-us-israeli-attacks

[2026-05-01 23:53 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India raises prices of cooking gas, jet fuel for international airlines

Snippet: India raised on Friday the prices of commercial liquified petroleum gas and jet fuel for international airlines, according to a state-run energy firm, as supply pressures from the Iran war mount.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/01/breaking-news/988097/india-raises-prices-of-cooking-gas-jet-fuel-for-international-airlines/

[2026-05-01 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH to donate 40 generator sets to Ukraine as humanitarian aid

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is donating 40 generator sets to Ukraine as humanitarian aid as some of the country's infrastructure were damaged in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/01/news/ph-to-donate-40-generator-sets-to-ukraine-as-humanitarian-aid/2333860

[2026-05-01 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Pentagon Finalizes Deal With Top AI Firms For National Security Work

Snippet: The Department of War has finalized agreements with OpenAI, Google, SpaceX/xAI, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and Reflection AI to deploy AI tools in "classified settings." This means these tools will operate within secure government networks where sensitive or secret national security information is handled, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/dow-finalizes-deal-top-ai-firms-national-security-work

[2026-05-01 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US ambassador meets Lebanese leaders as Washington urges meeting with Netanyahu | The National

Snippet: US ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, met Lebanese officials on Friday, a day after Washington pushed for a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli leaders, as Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/01/us-ambassador-meets-lebanese-leaders-as-washington-urges-meeting-with-netanyahu/

[2026-05-01 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ukraine says a strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, the fourth attack on the region in 2 weeks

Snippet: In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire in a residential building following a Russian drone attack in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-tuapse-strike-2efb9ac87f60bd4ef7f2646240922192

[2026-05-01 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules

Snippet: Japan has linked Ukraine’s fate to its own security as it faces China’s growing military power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352184/ukraine-sees-path-getting-japanese-arms-after-tokyo-eases-export-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-01 23:40 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules

Snippet: Japan has linked Ukraine’s fate to its own security as it faces China’s growing military power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352184/ukraine-sees-path-getting-japanese-arms-after-tokyo-eases-export-rules

[2026-05-01 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Two injured, car destroyed by Hezbollah drone attack against northern Israel border town

Snippet: Two people were lightly injured, and a vehicle was destroyed by a Hezbollah drone attack in Misgav Am in northern Israel on Friday, the Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894840

[2026-05-01 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah announces operations against Israeli military in Southern Lebanon

Snippet: Hezbollah announced operations against Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon on Friday, citing Israeli violations to the ceasefire agreement, including home demolitions and airstrikes, Al Mayadeen reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-announces-operations-against-israeli-military-southern-lebanon

[2026-05-01 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump’s threat: Why cutting US troops in Europe won’t be easy

Snippet: Donald Trump has, over the past 48 hours, said that he is considering withdrawing American troops stationed in Germany, Italy and Spain, amid mounting tensions with European nations over their criticism of his handling of the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/trumps-threat-why-cutting-us-troops-in-europe-wont-be-easy

[2026-05-01 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena looks ahead after sold-out Rashed Al Majed concerts | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena resumed its concert programme on Thursday with the first of two sold-out performances by Rashed Al Majed, marking the Abu Dhabi venue’s first major show since the Iran war disrupted live events in February.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/05/01/etihad-arena-returns-concert-programming-with-sold-out-rashed-al-majed-shows/

[2026-05-01 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: The tiny, defiant Nile island caught in the heart of Sudan's war

Snippet: For nearly two years, Al-Shubbak watched through ancient grey eyes as Tuti, the crescent-shaped island in the heart of the Sudanese capital she calls home, emptied of its inhabitants under a punishing paramilitary siege.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/01/the-tiny-defiant-nile-island-caught-in-the-heart-of-sudans-war/

[2026-05-01 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli continues strikes near Tyre and Nabatieh

Snippet: The Israeli military launched an airstrike on a home near Tyre, in Southern Lebanon, killing one woman and injuring four others, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA).

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-continues-strikes-near-tyre-and-nabatieh

[2026-05-01 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Argues War 'Terminated' Before 60-Day Congressional Approval Deadline, As Iran Submits Latest Proposal To Pakistan Mediators

Snippet: White House officials argue the current absence of fighting between Iranian & US forces means the 60-day timeline for Congressional approval (or US forces must leave) doesn't apply due to the ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-argues-iran-war-terminated-60-day-congressional-approval-deadline-iran-submits

[2026-05-01 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Kenya temporarily waives fuel standards to combat Iran war shortages

Snippet: Kenya will temporarily waive fuel quality standards over shortages due to the war in the Middle East, the government said on Thursday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/01/kenya-temporarily-waives-fuel-standards-to-combat-iran-war-shortages/

[2026-05-01 22:41 UTC+10:00] [United States Defense and Military Forces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work

Snippet: The Pentagon announced on Friday that it had reached deals with some of the technology industry’s biggest companies in an effort to expand the military’s artificial intelligence capabilities and increase the number of firms authorized to be on classified networks.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/us/politics/pentagon-ai-companies-deals.html

[2026-05-01 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Egypt conducts live-fire military exercises near Israeli border

Snippet: Egypt this week conducted live-fire military exercises in close proximity to its border with Israel amid tensions in the Middle East region.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/01/egypt-conducts-live-fire-military-exercises-near-israeli-border/

[2026-05-01 22:35 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pentagon plans to make US military ‘AI-first fighting force’ by pairing with companies

Snippet: Agreements with artificial intelligence firms spark concerns over public spending, cyber security and domestic surveillance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/01/pentagon-us-military-pairs-with-spacex-google-openai

[2026-05-01 22:16 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump administration rejects need for Iran war Congressional approval despite deadline – US politics live

Snippet: Pete Hegseth argued that a ceasefire agreement with Iran more than three weeks ago ‘means the 60 day clock pauses, or stops’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/may/01/us-war-iran-ceasefire-war-powers-oil-latest-news-updates

[2026-05-01 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Pakistan’s Hangor subs tighten China link, test India at sea

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/pakistans-hangor-subs-tighten-china-link-test-india-at-sea/

[2026-05-01 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Pentagon tech chief says Anthropic is still blacklisted, but Mythos is a separate issue

Snippet: Defense Department CTO Emil Michael on Friday said Anthropic is still a supply chain risk, but that Mythos, the company's artificial intelligence model with advanced cyber capabilities, is a "separate national security moment."

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/pentagon-anthropic-blacklist-mythos-michael.html

[2026-05-01 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Nearly 70% Inflation, Mass Layoffs, And A Strangled Economy: Iran's Brutal Test Of Endurance

Snippet: Iran’s economy is undergoing one of the most brutal stress tests in its modern history. Official annual inflation has surged to 50% according to central bank figures released shortly after the ceasefire, while the year-on-year rate reached as high as 67% through mid-April, according to the Wall Street Journal. The rial has crashed to a record low of 1.8 million to the dollar, roughly two million workers have lost their jobs, and the US naval blockade of the Strait of

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/nearly-70-inflation-mass-layoffs-and-strangled-economy-irans-brutal-test-endurance

[2026-05-01 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UN says Iran war doubles Sudan aid costs and delays deliveries

Snippet: The cost of delivering humanitarian aid to Sudan has surged as disruption linked to the Iran war forces longer shipping routes and delays critical supplies, the Unhcr says.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-says-iran-war-doubles-sudan-aid-costs-and-delays-deliveries

[2026-05-01 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Egypt conducts live-fire military exercise conducted near Israeli border

Snippet: Amid tensions in the Middle East region, Egypt this week conducted live-fire military exercises in close proximity to its border with Israel.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/01/egypt-conducts-live-fire-military-exercise-conducted-near-israeli-border/

[2026-05-01 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japanese FX intervention wipes out yen’s Iran war losses — but fails to eliminate market concerns

Snippet: The Japanese yen surged against the dollar on Friday, extending gains that came the previous day after officials in Tokyo said they stood ready to intervene in the foreign exchange market.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/japanese-fx-intervention-wipes-out-yens-iran-war-losses.html

[2026-05-01 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says

Snippet: There is no evidence of widespread price-gouging by UK fuel retailers in the weeks after the US-Israel war with Iran began, the competition watchdog says.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62djjj0z09o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-01 21:09 UTC+10:00] [Pilgrimages] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive

Snippet: For decades, the government of India, home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, has set the cost of air travel incurred every year by the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to make at least once in their life.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/world/asia/iran-war-hajj-cost-india.html

[2026-05-01 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war

Snippet: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the clock has paused on a deadline for the Trump administration to seek approval from Congress for the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgz7l5v03po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-01 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Trump administration says Iran war is 'terminated'

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-05-01-2026

[2026-05-01 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?

Snippet: The Donald Trump administration has argued that a key May 1 deadline it faces to secure congressional approval for the US-Israel war on Iran no longer matters because of the ongoing ceasefire with Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/has-the-us-iran-ceasefire-reset-the-clock-on-war-powers-act-deadline

[2026-05-01 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's trading houses see benefits from Iran war but set buffers

Snippet: All five Japanese trading houses reported earnings and predicted profit rises for their current fiscal years on Friday. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/japan-s-trading-houses-see-benefits-from-iran-war-but-set-buffers

[2026-05-01 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Exxon & Chevron Shares Jump After Big Q1 Earnings Beat

Snippet: The impact of the war in Iran is on full display this morning in the earnings of two oil giants - Chevron and Exxon Mobil - as both smashed earnings expectations (despite production pressures).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/exxon-chevron-shares-jump-after-big-q1-earnings-beat

[2026-05-01 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Exxon Mobil and Chevron earnings fall as Iran war disrupts oil shipments

Snippet: Surging oil prices due to the Iran war did not result in a windfall for Exxon Mobil and Chevron in the first quarter.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/exxon-xom-chevron-cvx-q1-2026-earnings.html

[2026-05-01 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF Home Front restores security guidelines for northern border towns with Lebanon

Snippet: The IDF's Home Front Command on Friday restored some security guidelines for the northern border towns with Lebanon, reversing the area safety rating from "Green" back to "Yellow."

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894833

[2026-05-01 20:23 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pakistan acting as backchannel as US and Iran inch towards deal, experts say

Snippet: Islamabad has reportedly switched to lower-profile role but believes peace can make progress without face-to-face meetings

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/01/pakistan-backchannel-us-iran-deal-peace

[2026-05-01 20:22 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Asian currencies wilting in the Iran war’s heat

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/asian-currencies-wilting-in-the-iran-wars-heat/

[2026-05-01 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Amed Rosario’s emergence as a Yankees hitting weapon is three years in the making

Snippet: During the 2023 season, when Amed Rosario split time between the Guardians and Dodgers, he had an average bat speed of 71.3 mph.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/sports/how-driveline-fueled-amed-rosarios-yankees-hitting-emergence/

[2026-05-01 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war

Snippet: Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with a laser defence system and other advanced weapons during the war on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-sent-advanced-laser-defence-system-uae-during-iran-war

[2026-05-01 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war

Snippet: Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with a laser defence system and other advanced weapons during the war on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-sent-advanced-laser-defence-system-uae-during-iran-war-report-says

[2026-05-01 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending

Snippet: Oil prices are spiking again as efforts to resolve the Iran war remain at an impasse, with Tehran continuing to block the Strait of Hormuz and the United States Navy blockading Iranian ports and exports of Iranian crude.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/oil-prices-rise-again-with-little-sign-of-war-on-iran-ending

[2026-05-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: AFP did not withdraw support for Marcos; Duterte not proclaimed president

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/military-not-withdraw-support-ferdinand-marcos-jr-sara-duterte-not-president/

[2026-05-01 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US–Israeli war: Union leader

Snippet: At least 44 Iranian seafarers have been killed and 29 injured since the start of the United States-Israeli war on Iran, according to the head of Iran’s merchant marine union.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/more-than-40-iranian-seafarers-killed-during-us-israeli-war-union