[2026-04-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sony world photography awards 2026 – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPhotographer of the year | creative | Bilha, Stories of my SistersMitzy is part of Indigenous Futures, a network that discusses the climate crisis from the perspective of Indigenous peoples. She has participated in forums including Cop26 and Cop30, and is represented with her ancestors and future generations as a united front in the defence of their territory.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/apr/17/sony-world-photography-awards-2026-in-pictures

[2026-04-17 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump

Snippet: It’s a Lego set, with a difference.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/vengeance-for-all-how-irans-lego-videos-won-narrative-war-against-trump

[2026-04-17 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Australia did not receive US request to join operations against Iran

Snippet: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday that his country did not receive any "new requests" from the Washington to participate in military operations against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/australia-did-not-receive-us-request-join-operations-against-iran

[2026-04-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?

Snippet: The US-Israeli war on Iran has kept the world on edge for nearly seven weeks, with a fragile ceasefire offering a tense pause over the past 10 days.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/why-are-anti-war-protests-in-the-west-muted-on-iran

[2026-04-17 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Israel and Lebanon's 10-day ceasefire takes effect

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/cnbc-daily-open-israel-lebanon-10-day-ceasefire-trump-iran-war.html

[2026-04-17 15:33 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’ is bigger than ever, and even the expert who proposed it is worried

Snippet: Washington: During his first term, US President Donald Trump visited the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to attend a commemoration of Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I. The memory of the arch stayed with him, and eight years later, he is determined to surpass it.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-s-triumphal-arch-is-bigger-than-ever-and-even-the-expert-who-proposed-it-is-worried-20260417-p5zon5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's home improvement stores limit sales to curb Iran war panic-buying

Snippet: Cainz, Japan's largest home improvement chain by sales, says it has noticed a hoarding trend for certain products among businesses and consumers since late March. (Photo by Makoto Okada)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japan-s-home-improvement-stores-limit-sales-to-curb-iran-war-panic-buying

[2026-04-17 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump optimistic about Iran war as Lebanon truce takes effect

Snippet: President Donald Trump expressed renewed optimism Thursday over a potential deal with Iran, saying talks could resume as soon as this weekend and suggesting he may even travel to Pakistan to sign a peace agreement if one is reached.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-war-lebanon-israel-talks-pakistan-hormuz-17-april-2026-4bd5a29af608ecbd72356559b3c55d67

[2026-04-17 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF uses Ro'em self-propelled howitzer artillery for first time in southern Lebanon

Snippet: The IDF has operated its domestically produced Ro'em self-propelled howitzer for the first time, using it in an operation in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-893333

[2026-04-17 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war energy crisis spurs nuclear ambitions in Asia and Africa

Snippet: The energy shock from the Iran war is boosting nuclear power generation among some nations and adding momentum to the atomic desires of hard-hit countries in Africa and Asia.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-wars-nuclear-energy-asia-africa-ab082ccbbc1fca8ab7eb6871040bf4a3

[2026-04-17 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Afghan veteran hospitalised after station assault

Snippet: An Afghan Special Forces veteran who served alongside the British Army has suffered a serious brain injury following an alleged assault at a railway station.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7jp2wjdnvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul steps up efforts to secure oil, naphtha from North Africa amid Middle East disruptions

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719722

[2026-04-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘No better teammate than Israel’ – US CENTCOM chief

Snippet: US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper has praised Israel and Arab states hosting American bases as “exceptional” allies in the war against Iran. He made the remarks amid reports of a possible second round of peace talks this week, as a two-week truce is set to expire next Friday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638537-centcom-chief-praise-israel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-17 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ben Roberts-Smith gets bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths

Snippet: Ben Roberts-Smith arrives at the Federal Court in Sydney, Australia, on June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-afghan-war-crimes-ben-roberts-smith-a64ad62169be971b96bdd0c3b44c9262

[2026-04-17 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case

Snippet: Former Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after spending ten days in prison over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/australian-ex-soldier-roberts-smith-granted-bail-in-afghan-war-crimes-case

[2026-04-17 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul appoints new envoys to UK, Dominican Republic, Bahrain

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719702

[2026-04-17 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chinese device found in strategic waters near Bali identified

Snippet: Topic:Defence and National Security

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/chinese-undersea-monitoring-system-lombok-strait/106569388

[2026-04-17 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants': Pope Leo XVI

Snippet: Pope Leo XVI during a visit to Cameroon has slammed world leaders for manipulating religion for war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/world-being-ravaged-handful-tyrants-pope-leo-xvi

[2026-04-17 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police bomb squad to remove 'volatile explosive materials' found at Adelaide home

Snippet: SA Police says its Bomb Response Unit has been called to a home in Elizabeth Park. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/police-bomb-squad-called-after-explosives-allegedly-found/106576466

[2026-04-17 14:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Roberts-Smith sat impassively as judge revealed ‘exceptional circumstances’ to release him

Snippet: Dressed in prison greens and wearing a dispassionate expression, alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith sat bolt upright with his hands on his knees and his hair neatly combed when he appeared via video link at the Sydney Downing Centre Local Court.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/roberts-smith-sat-impassively-as-judge-revealed-exceptional-circumstances-to-release-him-20260416-p5zoe7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 14:36 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: The most Hawkish, pro-military and pro-sanctions, U.S. Senators

Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/the-most-hawkish-pro-military-and-pro-sanctions-u-s-senators/

[2026-04-17 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war updates: Pakistan’s army chief will meet with Iranian officials in Tehran

Snippet: Tracer fire, explosions and fireworks were seen over the Beirut skyline after midnight into Friday as a ceasefire agreed on by Lebanon and Israel went into effect.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-17-2026

[2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks lower and oil falls on ceasefire hopes

Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-50e10bf2aa9b0b658c51e17db3eb3b13

[2026-04-17 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Poll: 62 percent of Israelis think war on Iran will restart

Snippet: A poll by the Israeli daily Maariv found that a majority of Israelis (62 percent) believe that Israel will return to fighting Iran in the near future.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/poll-62-percent-israelis-think-war-iran-will-restart

[2026-04-17 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Macron and Starmer hold summit on Hormuz shipping

Snippet: Backdropped by ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damage, according to local witnesses caused by several recent airstrikes during the U.S.-Israel military campaign, is seen on a fishing pier in the port of Qeshm island, Iran, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Asghar Besharati)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hormuz-strait-iran-blockade-britain-france-10518e69aecbb986c9118ff42ab0ca02

[2026-04-17 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Europe was a word British PMs dared not say. Then Donald Trump returned

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/war-in-iran-fuels-keir-starmer-forging-closer-european-ties/106565478

[2026-04-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [War in Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Defense deals and Thomas Tuchel’s chances: Inside the new Anglo-German bromance

Snippet: POLITICO’s weekly political series lifting the curtain on how Westminster really works.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/westminster-insider/defense-deals-and-thomas-tuchels-chances-inside-the-new-anglo-german-bromance/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-17 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mises, Rothbard, & Libertarian 'Just War' Theory In The 2026 Iran War

Snippet: Authored by Daniel Lacalle,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/mises-rothbard-libertarian-just-war-theory-2026-iran-war

[2026-04-17 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu rejects demand by Hezbollah for full Israeli army withdrawal

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has agreed to a “temporary ceasefire” with Lebanon to facilitate discussions, but rejected Hezbollah's demands for Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-rejects-demand-hezbollah-full-israeli-army-withdrawal

[2026-04-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war

Snippet: Buyers from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have helped push May sales to over 60 million barrels, the highest in three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350394/us-oil-floats-top-asia-looks-middle-eastern-alternatives-amid-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war

Snippet: Buyers from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have helped push May sales to over 60 million barrels, the highest in three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350394/us-oil-floats-top-asia-looks-middle-eastern-alternatives-amid-iran-war

[2026-04-17 13:16 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: UN chief calls for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be ‘fully’ respected as it comes into effect

Snippet: António Guterres welcomes truce and says through spokesperson he hopes halt in fighting will ‘pave the way for negotiations’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/17/middle-east-crisis-live-news-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-iran-war-us-latest-updates

[2026-04-17 13:09 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Major chains under pressure as independent servos slash fuel prices

Snippet: Independent service stations are slashing unleaded petrol to as low as $1.90 a litre and diesel to less than $2.95 after news of the Iran war ceasefire last week spurred a swift fall in global oil prices, now flowing through to Australia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/major-chains-under-pressure-as-independent-servos-slash-fuel-prices-20260417-p5zoru.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US releases details of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel preserves right to self-defense

Snippet: The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire went into effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday, with the two countries committing to further negotiations toward a comprehensive agreement for lasting peace, according to a Thursday US State Department press release.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893328

[2026-04-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel must prioritize military independence - editorial

Snippet: For decades, the bedrock of Israel’s national security rested on a simple bipartisan assumption: that the United States would always provide the qualitative military edge needed for the Jewish state to survive.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-893310

[2026-04-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Navy Destroyer Shows Off New Launcher For Mystery Weapons

Snippet: The U.S. Navy has quietly equipped one of its Arleigh Burke-class destroyers with a previously unseen launcher, reflecting a broader effort to counter the growing threat posed by drones in contested maritime environments, according to TWZ.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/us-navy-destroyer-shows-new-launcher-mystery-weapons

[2026-04-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Why the UAE's back-to-school move matters for everyone | The National

Snippet: When Iran first attacked the UAE with missiles and drones, the strikes disrupted nurseries, schools and universities across the country as classes were swiftly taken online to ensure the safety of young people and staff alike.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/17/uae-education-schools-remote-learning/

[2026-04-17 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Australia's most decorated living soldier granted bail over war crime charges

Snippet: Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been granted bail over war crimes allegations.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98krg8j06ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail over alleged war crime murder offences

Snippet: Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has fronted court charged with war crimes murder. (Supplied: Rocco Fazzari)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/ben-roberts-smith-bail-result-over-allegations-of-war-crimes/106572566

[2026-04-17 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Dubai open for business, as economic head cites Oman 'green corridor'

Snippet: Dubai Economic Development Corp. CEO Hadi Badri says it is business as usual in the emirate, and that the Iran war's impact has been a "largely mental challenge." (From the Facebook account of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/dubai-open-for-business-as-economic-head-cites-oman-green-corridor

[2026-04-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Last US Convoy Exits Syria After Brutal 14-Year Regime Change Proxy War

Snippet: Widespread reports on Thursday say the very last US military convoy has finally departed Syrian territory, with the years-long occupation of the primarily northeast oil and gas rich sector over in a 'mission accomplished' fashion.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/last-us-convoy-exits-syria-after-brutal-14-year-regime-change-proxy-war

[2026-04-17 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Feeling anxious about money? How to gain control during uncertain times | The National

Snippet: As geopolitical tension continues to shift, financial anxiety is resurfacing for many and attention is moving from growth to something more immediate: security. For some, that means checking savings, reconsidering expenses and reassessing long-term plans.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/04/17/why-financial-anxiety-is-about-more-than-money-gaining-control-iran-war/

[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Treasurer says war presents challenges for budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/treasurer-says-war-presents-challenges-for-budget-20260417-p5zosk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 15 Recap: 100 Percent F**ked Up (Season 2 Finale)

Snippet: Look what this place does to you. It’s an exhausted Victoria Javadi’s observation to Whitaker, while they labor to complete digital case dictation, and in her tabulation of individual staff maladies is The Pitt’s entire second season. (Look what it did to us!) Langdon Watch™ for a doctor 186 days sober, continuing work on his comeback.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/16/the-pitt-season-2-episode-15-recap/

[2026-04-17 11:48 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Millions of barrels of crude oil could be permanently lost due to Iran war

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/fuel-crisis-australia-two-million-barrels-crude-oil-could-be-permanently-lost-iran-war-anz-warns/b5a1f05b-8d03-41cc-8a93-e04c1d0b328b

[2026-04-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [Lebanon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Shattered lives in Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenSmoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern coastal city of Tyre on 7 March.Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenCivil defence forces attempt to extinguish a blaze that erupted after an Israeli bombardment on a solar farm and electricity generation facility in Tyre, 4 March.Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenThrough the hole of a shattered window, emergency workers and security forces are seen responding to an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese city

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/apr/17/lebanon-beirut-israel-airstrikes-images-photos-gallery-in-pictures

[2026-04-17 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippine inequalities deepen as jeepneys languish and oil companies gain

Snippet: Drivers of jeepneys, the well-known public minibuses in the Philippines, are struggling to survive as fuel costs surge. Local oil companies, meanwhile, are accused of amassing record profits since the Iran war started. (Photo by Michael Beltran)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/philippine-inequalities-deepen-as-jeepneys-languish-and-oil-companies-gain

[2026-04-17 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pope Leo slams 'those who manipulate religion' for war

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV on Thursday issued what may be his most explicit condemnation yet of the Trump administration's use of biblical invocations to justify the US-Israeli war on Iran, as tensions between the Vatican and the White House ramp up.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pope-leo-slams-those-who-manipulate-religion-war

[2026-04-17 11:16 UTC+10:00] [Ben Roberts-Smith] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ben Roberts-Smith on ‘cusp’ of moving overseas when he was arrested, court told in bail hearing

Snippet: Former SAS soldier charged with five counts of war crime murder to learn whether he will be be released from Silverwater prison

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/17/ben-roberts-smith-brs-bail-decision-war-crimes-trial-ntwnfb

[2026-04-17 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: A fragile peace, but a firm market rally

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/cnbc-daily-market-rally-oil-iran-war.html