Topic: Military & Defence — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The downstream consequences from the Hormuz closure are popping up in the most unexpected places.
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[2026-04-22 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The United States has not moved its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system out of South Korea, a senior US military official said, following reports that parts of it were being shifted to the Middle East for use in the war with Iran.
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[2026-04-22 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran’s Education Minister Alireza Kazemi said more than half of the schools damaged during attacks have been repaired, with 775 of 1,300 facilities restored, according to IRNA.
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[2026-04-22 12:40 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet on Tuesday made a landmark decision to abolish decades-old restrictions limiting military equipment transfers to “nonlethal” categories, paving the way for the export of lethal weapons even to countries currently engaged in combat.
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[2026-04-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week.
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[2026-04-22 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A minibus drives past an empty checkpoint where a mannequin dressed as a soldier stands in downtown Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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[2026-04-22 12:25 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Duran
Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.
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[2026-04-22 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said.
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[2026-04-22 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Two suspects, one civilian and one active-duty IDF soldier, were arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing weapons from the IDF in order to sell them to "criminal elements," Israel Police announced.
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[2026-04-22 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The United States military may have created a “near-term risk” of running out of key missiles after depleting a significant amount of ammunition during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, according to a Wednesday CNN News report citing experts and individuals familiar with recent US Defense Department stockpile assessments.
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[2026-04-22 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hanwha Group said Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the provincial government of Alberta in Canada to build a comprehensive economic partnership spanning energy, defense and shipbuilding.
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[2026-04-22 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Group said Wednesday it has forged partnerships with American firms for naval and rocket systems development collaborations at a major U.S. defense trade show in Maryland.
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[2026-04-22 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Chile's former president, Michelle Bachelet, underlined her support for women's rights in her bid to head the United Nations Tuesday, despite calls for Washington to veto her candidacy due to her support for abortion.
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[2026-04-22 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: NEW YORK (AFP) -- US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world.
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[2026-04-22 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Longtime North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test launch of missiles equipped with multiple reentry vehicles, a move that drew limited international attention despite its escalation risk.
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[2026-04-22 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Gracia Afonso's grandfather was known as the old man with half an ear.
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[2026-04-22 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-22 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean and US service members attended a workshop this month to strengthen civilian-military coordination for crisis and disaster response on the Korean Peninsula, the United States Forces Korea said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index drops 0.9 per cent to 26,242.56 by 9.30am
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[2026-04-22 11:54 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index drops 0.9 per cent to 26,242.56 by 9.30am
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[2026-04-22 11:50 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: The US Navy has dispelled doubts about Australia’s readiness to host American and British nuclear-powered submarines at HMAS Stirling next year, declaring the boats could be sent there “today”.
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[2026-04-22 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and U.S. service members attended a workshop this month to strengthen civilian-military coordination for crisis and disaster response on the Korean Peninsula, the United States Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025
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[2026-04-22 11:37 UTC+10:00] [Tuvalu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025
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[2026-04-22 11:34 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 22, 2026 11:34 | News
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[2026-04-22 11:28 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Russian oil can flow again, says Ukrainian president, leaving ‘no grounds’ for blocking €90bn EU package; warning of all-out Kremlin cyberwar. What we know on day 1,519
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[2026-04-22 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Group said Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the provincial government of Alberta in Canada to build a comprehensive economic partnership spanning energy, defense and shipbuilding.
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[2026-04-22 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President changed his tune at request of Pakistan’s leaders, though he said military blockade of Iranian ports will continue
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[2026-04-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday handed over the remains of 12 Chinese soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War to China in a joint ceremony organized by the two countries, Seoul's defense ministry said.
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[2026-04-22 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-04-22 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Military planners from more than 30 countries are meeting in London for two days of talks aimed at advancing a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.
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[2026-04-22 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A US Army nuclear surety official has reportedly been placed on administrative leave after undercover footage published by James O’Keefe’s media group showed him discussing sensitive information about nuclear posture, chemical weapons, US military actions in Iran, and Ukrainian corruption.
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[2026-04-22 10:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The United States has not moved its THAAD missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East to support its military operations against Iran, but "munitions" are awaiting transfer there, US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-22 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-22 10:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The new head of Britain’s MI6 Blaise Metreweli makes her first public speech in London, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool, File)
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[2026-04-22 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran’s military said it would immediately strike “pre-designated targets” if the United States launches any new attack, according to Ebrahim Zolfaghari of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
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[2026-04-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand
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[2026-04-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand
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[2026-04-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Economics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggest
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[2026-04-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have urged negotiations to shore up a ceasefire in Lebanon and called on Israel to respect its neighbour’s territorial integrity. Source: Getty, AAP, SBS / Graphic by Lilian Cao
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[2026-04-22 09:52 UTC+10:00] [Contraception and family planning] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Karex produces more than 5 billion condoms annually and is a supplier to leading brands like Durex and Trojan, as well as the NHS
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[2026-04-22 09:49 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
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[2026-04-22 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Protests are growing against moves to change Japan’s ‘supreme law’, a document written by the US that is now being challenged by Iran war
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[2026-04-22 09:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The video opens on Donald Trump sitting at his desk in the Oval Office. One hand is held to his head, the other grips a mobile phone, about to blast a late-night rant across Truth Social.
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[2026-04-22 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A Louisiana felon was arrested for supplying the assault rifle used by deranged dad Shamar Elkins to massacre his seven kids and nephew — as federal authorities released the first picture of the bloody weapon.
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[2026-04-22 08:32 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Declaration comes amid intense efforts to bring two sides together in Pakistan for new round of talks
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[2026-04-22 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: USS Gerald R. Ford arrives to the port of Split, Croatia, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom Dubravec)
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[2026-04-22 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Israeli soldiers who smashed a figure of Jesus Christ and photographed it in southern Lebanon were removed from combat duty and sentenced to 30 days of military detention, officials said.
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[2026-04-22 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Taken on the Gallipoli Peninsula, this photograph shows Ernest Sidney Pilcher holding his violin, which he made from a chocolate box. (Supplied: Australian War Memorial — accession number C02180)
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[2026-04-22 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: At least 10 seafarers have been killed and several others seriously wounded in attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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