[2026-04-20 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to run promotion booth at defense exhibition in Malaysia

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will run a promotion booth at a major defense exhibition in Malaysia this week aimed at promoting homegrown arms products eyeing entry into the Southeast Asian market, the state arms procurement agency said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420003400315

[2026-04-20 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran issues directive on managing war-hit government assets

Snippet: Iran has authorised the sale or bartering of government-owned buildings damaged during the war, according to a directive reported by Fars News Agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-issues-directive-managing-war-hit-government-assets

[2026-04-20 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 8 kids massacred by deranged Army vet dad Shamar Elkins in Louisiana shooting ID’d

Snippet: The eight young children gunned down by a deranged Army veteran and father during a harrowing domestic violence massacre in Louisiana early Sunday have been identified.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/8-kids-massacred-by-deranged-army-vet-shamar-elkins-in-louisiana-shooting-idd/

[2026-04-20 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as economic growth revs up, Mideast risks loom

Snippet: China held its benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th straight month, keeping its powder dry as policymakers weigh the economic fallout from the Middle East war against resilient growth at home and fading deflationary pressure that has given Beijing less urgency to act.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/china-keeps-benchmark-lending-rates-unchanged-as-economic-growth-revs-up-amid-mounting-middle-east-risk-mount-.html

[2026-04-20 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42?

Snippet: The United States army announced last month that it would raise the maximum age at which Americans can enlist from 35 to 42 years to expand its pool of eligible candidates amid recruiting challenges in recent years.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/20/whats-behind-the-us-armys-decision-to-raise-enlistment-age-to-42

[2026-04-20 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: North Korea tests missiles armed with cluster munitions

Snippet: In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, sitting, with his daughter observes what it says a test launch of an upgraded surface-to-surface ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea Sunday, April 19, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-cluster-bombs-missiles-6e84f9d5a62f2067af2df8735fbc279d

[2026-04-20 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: IDF investigates soldier for smashing Jesus statue with hammer

Snippet: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is investigating a soldier who was photographed smashing a statue of Jesus Christ with a hammer.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638743-idf-investigates-soldier-for-smashing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks open higher despite renewed Middle East tensions

Snippet: Seoul stocks opened a tad higher Monday amid woes that tensions in the Middle East would again flare up as Iran's military warned it would respond after US forces attacked an Iranian-flagged ship.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720761

[2026-04-20 10:27 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year – Zelenskyy

Snippet: Ukrainian president discusses Patriot alternative with other countries; Bulgarian election may be new headache for Kyiv. What we know on day 1,517

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/ukraine-war-briefing-europe-needs-homegrown-missile-defence-in-a-year-zelenskyy

[2026-04-20 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks open higher despite renewed Middle East tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened a tad higher Monday amid woes that tensions in the Middle East would again flare up as Iran's military warned it would respond after U.S. forces attacked an Iranian-flagged ship.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420002000320

[2026-04-20 10:23 UTC+10:00] [Georgia] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attendees weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

Snippet: Catholics around Atlanta share mixed feelings on faith and politics as Trump engages in rhetorical war with pope

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/catholics-mass-trump-pope-leo-georgia

[2026-04-20 10:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US seizes Iran ship near Hormuz strait; Iran vows swift response

Snippet: The United States attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, and Iran's joint military command vowed to respond, throwing a fragile ceasefire into question days before it expires.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720730

[2026-04-20 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military says it killed person crossing ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli forces said they killed an “armed” person who crossed the so-called “yellow line” in southern Lebanon, a military zone extending several kilometres north of the border.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-says-it-killed-person-crossing-yellow-line-lebanon

[2026-04-20 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran military vows to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's military has vowed to respond after a US destroyer on Sunday fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade a US naval blockade.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/news/iran-military-vows-to-soon-respond-after-us-destroyer-hits-cargo-ship/2323563

[2026-04-20 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Armed maritime piracy': Iran confirms US seizure of its commercial vessel

Snippet: Iran said the US military seized one of its commercial vessels in the Sea of Oman, accusing Washington of “maritime piracy” and violating a ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/armed-maritime-piracy-iran-confirms-us-seizure-its-commercial-vessel

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s EV revolution shifts into overdrive with Iran war oil shock

Snippet: From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3350481/asias-ev-revolution-shifts-overdrive-iran-war-oil-shock?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war oil shock shifts Asia’s EV revolution into overdrive

Snippet: From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3350481/asias-ev-revolution-shifts-overdrive-iran-war-oil-shock

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Fire-hit refinery set to return to near full capacity in weeks, owner says

Snippet: The fire had sparked concerns of further pressure on Australia's energy supply amid the war in the Middle East. Credit: Ashley Van Vledder / PR Image

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/viva-energy-oil-refinery-fire-geelong-production-resumes/gm4qo3flw

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Tsunami warning issued after 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan coast

Snippet: A tsunami warning has been issued after an earthquake in Japan. Source: Getty / Planet Observer/Universal Images

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japan-tsunami-warning-earthquake/u5ilh8jbm

[2026-04-20 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army says photo of soldier damaging Jesus statue is authentic

Snippet: The Israeli military said a photo showing a soldier damaging a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is authentic after a review.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-says-photo-soldier-damaging-jesus-statue-authentic

[2026-04-20 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to test commitment to South China Sea in Philippine-US drills

Snippet: Filipino and U.S. soldiers fire a howitzer during the annual Balikatan military drills in Aparri, Philippines, on May 3, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/japan-to-test-commitment-to-south-china-sea-in-philippine-us-drills

[2026-04-20 09:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw ballistic missile tests, state media says

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Sunday oversaw ‌test launches of upgraded short-range ballistic missiles, state media KCNA reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720633

[2026-04-20 09:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Islamic Guard takes full control of Iran, sidelines moderates: analysts

Snippet: Iran’s hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leader has effectively taken control of Tehran’s military and negotiation team over the weekend, analysts said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/world-news/islamic-guard-takes-full-control-of-iran-sidelines-moderates-analysts/

[2026-04-20 09:20 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Is Xi feeling stronger than Trump?

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump was supposed to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April in what was to be a closely watched engagement between the world’s two largest economies. Instead, the Israeli and American campaign in Iran forced a postponement, injecting fresh uncertainty into an already unpredictable relationship between the two superpowers.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/04/20/world/xi-trump-iran-war/

[2026-04-20 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee set to hold summit with Indian PM Modi, seek supply chain cooperation

Snippet: NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a bilateral summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, with discussions expected to focus on deepening economic ties and strengthening their strategic partnership amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420001500315

[2026-04-20 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

Snippet: "Edward", a nine-year old Kenyan boy, has always been aware his father worked for the British military. The boy's skin colour, lighter than his peers, has provoked years of bullying. His father disappeared before Edward [not his real name] was born, leaving his mum living in extreme poverty, ostracised by some of her family.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c895k3537kgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu: Iran would have achieved nuclear bomb if Israel had not attacked over past 15 months

Snippet: Had Israel not attacked Iran in February 2025 and in June, the Islamic regime would now have an atomic bomb to use against Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Independence Day torchlighters on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893552

[2026-04-20 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) N. Korea says test-fired Hwasong-11 Ra ballistic missile, attended by leader Kim

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photos throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420000551315

[2026-04-20 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices rise anew amid a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Tankers and bulk carriers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-prices-crude-iran-war-4de9058b58ed944a4113dfb2cf6369c8

[2026-04-20 08:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: At least 170 soldiers killed, 54 disabled due to war over past year, Defense Ministry reports

Snippet: The Defense Ministry on Thursday reported that 170 people had been recognized as fallen members of the Israeli military over the past year.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893550

[2026-04-20 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil prices jump 7% after Iran and U.S. attack ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/19/oil-price-iran-war-strait-hormuz-tanker.html

[2026-04-20 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Saying you’re a geopolitical actor doesn’t make it so’: Sven Biscop on Europe

Snippet: The Belgian political scientist on what the Iran war and the transatlantic collision reveal about Europe’s place in a fast-changing world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350626/saying-youre-geopolitical-actor-doesnt-make-it-so-sven-biscop-europe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Ankara] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Saying you’re a geopolitical actor doesn’t make it so’: Sven Biscop on Europe

Snippet: The Belgian political scientist on what the Iran war and the transatlantic collision reveal about Europe’s place in a fast-changing world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350626/saying-youre-geopolitical-actor-doesnt-make-it-so-sven-biscop-europe

[2026-04-20 07:56 UTC+10:00] [Los Angeles] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking

Snippet: Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/woman-arrested-la-arms-trafficking-iran-africa

[2026-04-20 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea says test-fired Hwasong-11 Ra ballistic missile, attended by leader Kim

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired the Hwasong-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile in a recent test launch attended by leader Kim Jong-un to evaluate the missile's warhead capability, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420000500315

[2026-04-20 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Indiana defensive coordinator fires back at comments from former Alabama QB

Snippet: Quarterback Ty Simpson talks with the media during Alabama’s NFL football pro day, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alabama-indiana-ty-simpson-bryant-haines-defense-2a7d6f43b9340072b585bce597adf976

[2026-04-20 07:33 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as ships seized near Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Donald Trump said the US has carried out "successful" strikes on Iranian infrastructure, and threatened additional attacks. Source: AP / Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/us-iran-peace-talks-in-jeopardy-as-ships-seized-near-strait-of-hormuz/tnjm5x6jq

[2026-04-20 07:25 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: Pocock buys billboards to pressure Chalmers on gas export tax; survey reveals national gloom

Snippet: ACT independent David Pocock is calling for a 25% tax on gas exports to fund welfare and housing. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/20/australia-news-live-pocock-gas-tax-fuel-crisis-jim-chalmers-anthony-albanese-budget-ben-roberts-smith-war-crimes-ntwnfb

[2026-04-20 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) N. Korea says it tested Hwasong-11Ra strategic ballistic missile

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420000400315

[2026-04-20 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside glamorous arms dealer’s secret spy trips — and the booming jet-set lifestyle she masterminded

Snippet: An Iranian woman accused of running a global weapons pipeline for the regime had been living in the high life in California for a decade – while traveling the world doing illegal arms deals for Tehran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/iran-arms-suspect-arrested-at-lax-after-10-years-in-us/

[2026-04-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran war spurs surge in palm oil exports from Southeast Asia

Snippet: Demand for crude palm oil from Southeast Asia has surged because of the war in Iran, but future production is constrained by mounting fertilizer costs, climate change and aging palms. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/iran-war-spurs-surge-in-palm-oil-exports-from-southeast-asia

[2026-04-20 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Price of groceries to increase within weeks due to war in Iran

Snippet: Australian food prices are set to increase as the Middle East war continues. (Supplied: Freepik / licence)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/food-dairy-supermarket-price-rise-war/106581146

[2026-04-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shreveport gunman ID’d as Shamar Elkins, who murdered eight kids, was Army vet, shared post of daughter hours before slaughter

Snippet: The Louisiana gunman who murdered eight children before he was killed was a 31-year-old Army vet who posted a picture of himself with one of his daughters hours before Sunday’s massacre.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/shamar-elkins-named-as-louisiana-gunman-who-murdered-8-kids/

[2026-04-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel says military to use ‘full force’ in Lebanon despite truce if soldiers face threat

Snippet: Defence Minister Israel Katz also said the military will demolish any structure or roads that were ‘booby-trapped’ and threatened soldiers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3350658/israel-says-military-use-full-force-lebanon-despite-truce-if-soldiers-face-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [Bint Jbeil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel says military to use ‘full force’ in Lebanon despite truce if soldiers face threat

Snippet: Defence Minister Israel Katz also said the military will demolish any structure or roads that were ‘booby-trapped’ and threatened soldiers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3350658/israel-says-military-use-full-force-lebanon-despite-truce-if-soldiers-face-threat

[2026-04-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Who was C Gordon? NSW community tries to solve WWI soldier mystery

Snippet: Jackie French and Judy Angeli have spent two years searching for the identity of C Gordon. (ABC NSW South East: Jacinta Counihan)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/world-war-one-soldier-mystery-araluen-war-memorial/106535196

[2026-04-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Poland at center of Korea's defense industry in Europe

Snippet: Geopolitical pressures beyond its immediate borders are reshaping Europe’s security environment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720486

[2026-04-20 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran daily briefing: Why JD Vance might have no-one to talk to, plus Israel's new 'yellow line'

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/iran-israel-war-daily-news-briefing/106582220

[2026-04-20 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

Snippet: PARIS — An 85-year-old French widow who moved to the US to start a new life with an American military veteran she first met more than half a century ago is back in France again after a harrowing 16 days spent in federal immigration custody.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/world-news/85-year-old-widow-is-released-from-us-custody-returns-to-france-amid-messy-family-dispute/

[2026-04-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global growth could fall to 2% , inflation up 6% – IMF

Snippet: As IMF was looking to lift up the global growth forecast in 2026 the war in the Middle East halted this momentum. The closing of the Strait of Hormuz and serious damage to critical energy facilities in the Middle East raise the prospect of a major energy crisis should a durable solution not be found soon, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department IMF told its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) launch held on April 14, in

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982132/global-growth-could-fall-to-2-inflation-up-6-imf/