Topic: Military & Defence — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-30 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Inflation across the euro area has accelerated sharply, driven by surging energy costs linked to the Israeli-US war on Iran, according to fresh data from Eurostat.
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[2026-04-30 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A public rift has emerged between Bryan Kohberger’s defense lawyers and a hired expert witness after Kohberger’s guilty plea in the murders of four University of Idaho students.
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[2026-04-30 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
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
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[2026-04-30 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The euro zone economy expanded by a meager 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, preliminary data showed on Thursday, as the Iran war hampers growth in the region and inflation pressures intensify.
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[2026-04-30 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The leaders of major media companies around the world, including The Associated Press, are calling on Israel’s government to lift a ban keeping foreign journalists from being able to independently enter and report from Gaza, a barrier that’s been in place since the war’s start in 2023 and continues even as a ceasefire has been in place for more than six months.
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[2026-04-30 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HONG KONG — Oil prices soared more than seven percent to a four-year high above $126 Thursday after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months and a report said he would be briefed on potential fresh military strikes.
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[2026-04-30 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi waits to address judges of the International Court of Justice on the second day of three days of hearings in The Hague, Netherlands, on Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
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[2026-04-30 18:51 UTC+10:00] [Gaza flotilla] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international waters
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[2026-04-30 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from presidential office in paras 7-8)By Kim Seung-yeon
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[2026-04-30 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A chemical emergency alert was issued in parts of the city of Perm on Thursday following a second day of Ukrainian drone strikes on industrial sites in the wider region, though local officials later claimed the warning was only a test despite residents reporting huge smoke clouds and a distinct chemical odor in the air.
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[2026-04-30 18:38 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: NEW YORK – A Chinese diplomat pledged to "resolutely prevent Japan from acquiring nuclear weapons" at a review conference of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) on Wednesday, calling on the international community to "stay on high alert."
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[2026-04-30 18:32 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US president’s statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being ‘humiliated’ in conflict
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[2026-04-30 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The war in Iran might as well be over for investors as positive sentiment, strong corporate earnings and the AI boom lift Asian markets
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[2026-04-30 18:30 UTC+10:00] [data centres] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The war in Iran might as well be over for investors as positive sentiment, strong corporate earnings and the AI boom lift Asian markets
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[2026-04-30 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and U.S. Armies have signed an agreement to strengthen combat casualty care and conduct joint medical training aimed at improving interoperability in wartime conditions, the Eighth Army said Thursday.
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[2026-04-30 18:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-30 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Did the UAE just trigger a once in a century shift in global energy markets? The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC by May 1st after 60 years as a member, dealing a blow to the cartel as the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations and Iran.
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[2026-04-30 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israel’s Grain Importers Association said Thursday that a Russian vessel carrying wheat suspected of originating from occupied Ukrainian territories would not be allowed to unload in Israel, with Israeli wheat importer Zenziper forced to turn the ship away amid growing pressure from Kyiv.
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[2026-04-30 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Mali’s slain defence minister Sadio Camara will be laid to rest on Thursday, the country’s military has announced.
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[2026-04-30 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said a new government drive to safeguard supplies of essential products was developed to strengthen the UAE's response to challenges caused by Iran's “egregious attacks” on the country.
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[2026-04-30 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. is considering reducing the number of troops it has stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump said Thursday, amid a growing dispute with Berlin over the Iran war.
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[2026-04-30 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wah Fu Petroleum Company executive pledges to pass on subsidy to customers, while taxi union leader praises government for quick intervention
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[2026-04-30 17:11 UTC+10:00] [diesel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wah Fu Petroleum Company executive pledges to pass on subsidy to customers, while taxi union leader praises government for quick intervention
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[2026-04-30 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Two months since the US and Israel launched a joint surprise attack on Iran, negotiations appear deadlocked, as competing blockades of the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy supplies, and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme remains unresolved.
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[2026-04-30 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday unveiled the "Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport" (UPLIFT) microsite, which reflects the government’s efforts to cushion the impact of surging oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan has relied too heavily on the U.S. for security, according to Taro Kono, Japan's former defense minister, as concerns grow that Washington may scale back its global military role.
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[2026-04-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wingtech says it is working to restore its internal system and gain full access to Nexperia China’s data to solve the audit issues
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[2026-04-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wingtech says it is working to restore its internal system and gain full access to Nexperia China’s data to solve the audit issues
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[2026-04-30 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli attacks continue on several towns and villages located in southern Lebanon, causing damage to infrstructure and residential buildings.
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[2026-04-30 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Thursday appointed late staff sergeant Kim Young-deok and late French Army Lt. Col. Ralph Monclar as the Korean War heroes of May in recognition of their service during the 1950-53 Korean War.
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[2026-04-30 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: League’s officials to reveal details of new board, leadership with Private Investment Fund expected to stop support at end of 2026 season
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[2026-04-30 16:36 UTC+10:00] [New Orleans] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: League’s officials to reveal details of new board, leadership with Private Investment Fund expected to stop support at end of 2026 season
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[2026-04-30 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine and like-minded forces deployed 11 vessels for joint maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea from April 20 to May 1 as part of this year’s Balikatan (“shoulder-to-shoulder”) exercises, the military said Thursday.
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[2026-04-30 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This photo provided by Zevik Glidai shows a fiber-optic drone surrounded by cables lying in the backyard of his home in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, after being brought over the border from Lebanon, Monday, April 13, 2026. (Zevik Glidai via AP)
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[2026-04-30 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Syria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Fadi Saqr is accused of mass killings of civilians in Tadamon, Damascus, where people say he must face justice
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[2026-04-30 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-04-30 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-30 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-30 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-30 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Dutch government and top brass have committed to raising military personnel from its current 80,000 to 120,000 by 2035 — plans that have broad political support. The recent enlistment by the country’s queen and her eldest daughter as reservists look to be helping, with authorities now scrambling to arm and train new recruits.
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[2026-04-30 15:32 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Global Sumud Flotilla indicated in a post on X that hundreds of participants are stranded onboard "powerless, broken" vessels as a result of the Israeli navy's interception.
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[2026-04-30 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Danylo Tsvok, head of the Defense Artificial Intelligence Center of Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Vasilisa Stepanenko)
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[2026-04-30 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: European leaders are seeking to clarify a little-used mutual defence clause in the European Union treaty as questions grow over Washington’s long-term commitment to NATO during a deepening rift with the United States.
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[2026-04-30 15:21 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US president has been difficult to pin down when it comes to the country’s true goals for its intervention in the Middle East. An imminent threat to Israel, regime change, stopping Iran developing nuclear weapons, freedom for Iranians – all of these reasons have been floated without an apparent coherent strategy.
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[2026-04-30 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Large-scale attacks targeting Mali’s military government pose a serious threat to Russian strategic and economic interests
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[2026-04-30 15:13 UTC+10:00] [Niger] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Large-scale attacks targeting Mali’s military government pose a serious threat to Russian strategic and economic interests
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[2026-04-30 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The sun rises behind a tanker anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Asghar Besharati, File)
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