[2026-04-01 07:21 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 95]

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump tells allies to 'get your own oil', as Israel threatens Lebanese homes on border

Snippet: US President Donald Trump told allies they should seize their own oil after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Source: Getty / Nathan Howard

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-tells-allies-to-go-get-your-own-oil-after-they-refuse-to-join-strikes-on-iran/chkb28a1q

[2026-04-01 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 3/31/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,100 points as doubt swings back to hope on Wall Street for a possible end to the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-57d35b474bf9d44af81724b3b0ee8936

[2026-04-01 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pope Leo XIV urges an Easter end to the US-Israel war on Iran

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV talks to journalists as he leaves his residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the outskirts of Rome, to return to the Vatican, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-vatican-mideast-peace-dea8fc1412a34e017dfeab1156549b3e

[2026-04-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Army suspends 2 helicopter crews that flew near Kid Rock's home

Snippet: Kid Rock comes on stage to speak and introduce Vice President JD Vance during a visit to Fort Campbell, Ky., Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kid-rock-nashville-helicopter-army-suspended-4c836ebc661bce8aa4e4d5ae5b98a246

[2026-04-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russian oil, Sinopec sources for Sri Lanka’s energy resilience - DailyNews

Snippet: The Middle East war, which shows no sign of easing off anytime soon, has brought to light once again, with better clarity, the importance of energy security for a country in an anarchic world. The UN system has failed to stand for the very same purpose it was established for—the prevention of conflict.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/general-opinion/975755/russian-oil-sinopec-sources-for-sri-lankas-energy-resilience/

[2026-04-01 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump tells aides he’s willing to end Iran war even if Strait of Hormuz stays shut - Report - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump told aides he is prepared to wind down the US military campaign against Iran even if the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/world/975673/trump-tells-aides-hes-willing-to-end-iran-war-even-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-shut-report/

[2026-04-01 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Joes bounce back to beat Petes and enter semis - DailyNews

Snippet: St. Joseph’s College Colombo recorded a bounce back win against St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya and entered to the semi final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘A’ inter schools cricket tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket at Army ground Kuruvita yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/sports/975990/joes-bounce-back-to-beat-petes-and-enter-semis/

[2026-04-01 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iranian president says Tehran willing to end war but needs guarantees

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-australia-petrol-oil/106518848

[2026-04-01 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Charlie Kirk bullet doesn’t match suspect’s rifle – lawyers

Snippet: Investigators could not match the bullet that killed conservative influencer Charlie Kirk to the rifle used by his alleged assassin, lawyers for the suspect have claimed. The accused killer’s defense team is using this fact to push for a delayed trial.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636880-charlie-kirk-bullet-atf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-01 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Charlie Kirk bullet doesn’t match suspect’s rifle – lawyers

Snippet: Investigators could not match the bullet that killed conservative influencer Charlie Kirk to the rifle used by his alleged assassin, lawyers for the suspect have claimed. The accused killer’s defense team is using this fact to push for a delayed trial.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636880-charlie-kirk-bullet-atf/

[2026-04-01 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan resumes strikes in Afghanistan after ceasefire ends - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan has ended a temporary ceasefire with Taliban and will continue military operations inside Afghanistan until its security objectives are achieved, the country’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/world/975670/pakistan-resumes-strikes-in-afghanistan-after-ceasefire-ends/

[2026-04-01 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Another trawler with narcotics seized - DailyNews

Snippet: The Navy has seized another fishing trawler with suspected narcotics in Southwestern waters suspected of smuggling a consignment of narcotics during an operation conducted, in the sea area off the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/lawnorder/975854/another-trawler-with-narcotics-seized/

[2026-04-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy seizes 468 kg of Kendu leaves in Puttalam - DailyNews

Snippet: During a search operation carried out in the dark hours on March 26 in the beach vicinity of Erambugodella in Puttalam, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 468 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/lawnorder/975622/navy-seizes-468-kg-of-kendu-leaves-in-puttalam/

[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign job opportunities for retiring SLN personnel - DailyNews

Snippet: A discussion on expanding foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in the shipping and marine sector was held in Colombo on Monday (30), co-chaired by Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, and Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/local/975650/foreign-job-opportunities-for-retiring-sln-personnel/

[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan says it’s ready to host US - Iran talks after regional powers meet - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan says it is ready to host “meaningful” talks to end the United States-Israeli war on Iran after diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye gathered in Islamabad in a bid to de-escalate the conflict.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/world/975694/pakistan-says-its-ready-to-host-us-iran-talks-after-regional-powers-meet/

[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war - DailyNews

Snippet: Spain has banned US military aircraft involved in the Iran war from using its airspace and military bases, extending an earlier restriction that applied only to two American installations on Spanish soil.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/01/world/975691/spain-closes-its-airspace-to-all-us-aircraft-involved-in-iran-war/

[2026-04-01 06:26 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump’s Iran war drags on

Snippet: Though the US is almost certainly not going to have a draft, media commentary and online anxiety have surfaced

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/us-military-draft-fears-trump-iran-war

[2026-04-01 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Israeli death penalty discriminatory and potentially a 'war crime', says UN

Snippet: Under the new law, Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks classified as "terrorism" will face the death penalty as a default sentence. (AP: Jehad Alshrafi)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/israel-death-penalty-un/106519258

[2026-04-01 06:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war disrupts oil supplies

Snippet: Passengers ride in a shared taxi as it makes its way through Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/haiti-austerity-measures-oil-iran-war-61ff6fbe8e3463ca749e62b5ce5848ff

[2026-04-01 06:10 UTC+10:00] [Benjamin Netanyahu] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran says it has ‘will’ to end war, as Trump zigzags on escalation

Snippet: President Masoud Pezeshkian stresses, however, that Tehran wants guarantees that the conflict with the US and Israel will not flare up again

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3348588/iran-says-it-has-will-end-war-trump-zigzags-escalation

[2026-04-01 06:07 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: With the Indo-Pacific concept’s demise, what of Japan, Australia?

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/with-the-indo-pacific-concepts-demise-what-of-japan-australia/

[2026-04-01 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: What would a US invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island look like? (VIDEO)

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of troops to the Middle East and said he wants to seize Iran’s foremost crude export hub, Kharg Island, to “take the oil.” However, such an assault promises heavy losses and a logistics quagmire for Washington, according to former US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636849-krapivnik-us-invasion-kharg-island-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-01 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Colombia's army rescues 6 siblings hiding from FARC rebels

Snippet: BUCARAMANGA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s army rescued six siblings after they spent three days hiding in the rainforest to avoid being captured by a rebel group in the southwestern province of Caqueta.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colombia-children-escape-farc-rebels-1051e07d973e7d0224459f9fa5c1b4e5

[2026-04-01 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran’s FM confirms contact with US envoy Witkoff, denies talks under way

Snippet: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that messages had been exchanged with the United States, either directly or through countries in the region, amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/no-truth-to-us-iranian-negotiations-irans-fm-tells-al-jazeera

[2026-04-01 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Spain’s PM condemns Israeli death penalty law as ‘step toward apartheid’

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has warned that Israel’s new death penalty law, instructing military courts to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis in acts of “terror”, describes it as “another step toward apartheid”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/spains-pm-condemns-israeli-death-penalty-law-step-toward-apartheid

[2026-04-01 06:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Pacific energy crisis looms amid Middle East war

Snippet: April 1, 2026 06:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/pacific-energy-crisis-looms-amid-middle-east-war/

[2026-04-01 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Europe faces prolonged high oil and gas prices from Iran war, warns EU

Snippet: European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU energy ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, March 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/energy-eu-oil-gas-iran-supply-65e520c30d94e7b6184e69d37a7cc09a

[2026-04-01 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Putin steps up Middle East diplomacy as US‑Israeli strikes on Iran continue (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Snippet: Welcome to RT’s live coverage of the US‑Israeli war on Iran and the wider chaos across the Middle East and beyond that the unprovoked attack has caused.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636876-putin-steps-up-iran-war-live-updates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-01 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Netanyahu says Israel will continue to 'crush Iran's terror regime'

Snippet: JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel would press ahead with its military campaign against Tehran, declaring that it would continue to "crush Iran's terror regime".

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/world/netanyahu-says-israel-will-continue-to-crush-irans-terror-regime/2311936

[2026-04-01 05:23 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to jump as Wall Street surges on hopes the war will end soon

Snippet: US stocks are jolting higher and recovering a chunk of their wartime losses as optimism entered markets following a report that President Donald Trump told aides he’s willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-jump-as-wall-street-surges-on-hopes-the-war-will-end-soon-20260401-p5zkgw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli strikes hit Bekaa Valley as army claims fighters killed in south

Snippet: Two Israeli air strikes hit the town of Shamshtar in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strikes-hit-bekaa-valley-army-claims-fighters-killed-south

[2026-04-01 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US-Israel launch major attacks as Iranian authorities maintain defiance

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – Strikes by the United States and Israel have hit Tehran, Isfahan, and other Iranian cities, as local commanders said they were prepared for a war of attrition involving potential US ground incursions.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/us-israel-launch-major-attacks-as-iranian-authorities-maintain-defiance

[2026-04-01 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Trump administration is a kleptocracy. That alone offers hope for an end to the Iran war

Snippet: April 1, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/the-trump-administration-is-a-kleptocracy-that-alone-offers-hope-for-an-end-to-the-iran-war-20260330-p5zjx7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Erosion of trust’: Minister slams critics as faith in WA’s environment watchdog wavers

Snippet: Western Australia’s environment minister has launched a strident defence of the state’s environmental watchdog amid a wave of criticism from local governments and conservationists over the approval of several controversial projects, including plans for fracking exploration in the Kimberley and a South West tourism development.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/erosion-of-trust-minister-slams-critics-as-faith-in-wa-s-environment-watchdog-wavers-20260331-p5zk6s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘That’s not for us’: Trump prepared to exit Iran with Strait of Hormuz still closed

Snippet: Washington: The Trump administration is putting the world on notice that it is prepared to exit its war against Iran without a clear resolution in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving other countries to escort oil tankers or force the crucial shipping passage open.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/us-puts-world-on-notice-that-it-could-exit-iran-with-strait-of-hormuz-still-closed-20260401-p5zkgm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: One month of war on Iran cost Arab countries up to $194bn: UNDP

Snippet: The US-Israel war on Iran and its ripple effect throughout the Middle East have had a devastating impact on Arab countries, with millions expected to slide into poverty, according to the United Nations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/one-month-of-war-in-middle-east-cost-arab-states-up-to-194bn-undp

[2026-04-01 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump blasts allies as Iran war and strait closure drive fuel prices higher

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil” as the conflict with Iran and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent average U.S.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/world/trump-blasts-allies-as-iran-war-and-strait-closure-drive-fuel-prices-higher/2311918

[2026-04-01 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sen. John Fetterman bashes US media, says press is helping Iran with ‘selective coverage’ of Operation Epic Fury

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) accused US media of engaging in “selective coverage” that has downplayed the successes of Operation Epic Fury — and instead benefited Iran during the first 30 days of the war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/sen-john-fetterman-bashes-us-media-says-press-is-helping-iran-with-selective-coverage-of-operation-epic-fury/

[2026-04-01 04:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zelenskyy blasts Hungary's loan veto as 'pleasing' Moscow

Snippet: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday blasted Hungary for "pleasing" Moscow as Budapest's veto over the EU's lifeline package delays the war-torn country's recovery and preparation for the next winter.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/world/zelenskyy-blasts-hungarys-loan-veto-as-pleasing-moscow/2311905

[2026-04-01 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lula keeps Alckmin as running mate for Brazil reelection bid

Snippet: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, center, stands next to an F-39E Gripen fighter jet during a ceremony presenting the first supersonic aircraft assembled in Brazil, developed by Saab, at the Embraer plant in Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. From left are Brazilian Air Force Commander Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto, Defense Minister Jose Mucio, Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Saab CEO Micael Johansson.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-lula-ticket-vice-president-alckmin-election-228b20934c2dc47a94fd4daf62b487a6

[2026-04-01 04:06 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war

Snippet: Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/31/trump-launches-tirade-against-european-countries-not-joining-iran-war

[2026-04-01 03:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israel stops all defense deals with France

Snippet: Israel’s Defense Ministry has halted all defense procurement from France due to what it views as Paris’s hostile stance toward Jerusalem in the aftermath of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/world-news/israel-stops-all-defense-deals-with-france/

[2026-04-01 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Ethiopia rations fuel as shortages hit supplies

Snippet: Ethiopia has begun rationing fuel as shortages affect supplies amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ethiopia-rations-fuel-shortages-hit-supplies-0

[2026-04-01 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Warren Buffett says Iran bomb would make nuclear disaster harder to avoid

Snippet: Warren Buffett warned that the spread of nuclear weapons is making the world a more dangerous place, saying the prospect of Iran acquiring a bomb would heighten the risk of a catastrophic conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/warren-buffett-says-iran-bomb-would-make-nuclear-disaster-harder-to-avoid.html

[2026-04-01 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gold has its worst month since 2008 recession — why the Iran war is hitting metals

Snippet: Gold is on track for its worst monthly decline since 2008 as a historic energy supply shock amid the Iran war spooks investors who were hoping for interest-rate cuts.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/business/gold-has-its-worst-month-since-2008-recession-why-the-iran-war-is-hitting-metals/

[2026-04-01 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China and Pakistan issue five-point plan for 'immediate ceasefire' in war on Iran

Snippet: China and Pakistan have proposed a five-point plan to end the US-Israeli war on Iran that calls for an immediate ceasefire and restoration of “normal passage” for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/china-and-pakistan-issue-five-point-plan-immediate-ceasefire-war-iran

[2026-04-01 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia barters for scarce energy as war throttles supplies

Snippet: TOKYO/COLOMBO/WELLINGTON — Indonesia’s leader visited Tokyo this week in Asia’s latest flurry of fuel bartering efforts to offset crippling shortages caused by conflict in the Middle East, a key source of regional energy supplies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/business/top-business/asia-barters-for-scarce-energy-as-war-throttles-supplies/2311772

[2026-04-01 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence

Snippet: In a show of force in Cape Town, around 500 military and police personnel paraded ahead of a year-long deployment targeting gangs, illegal mining, and organized crime across the Western Cape. The operation, set to begin in April, will cover five of South Africa’s nine provinces, focusing on areas struggling with rampant crime.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/south-africa-launches-major-security-operation-to-tackle-crime-and-gang-violence/

[2026-04-01 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: North Korean, Russian News Agencies Join Forces in 'Info War'

Snippet: North Korea's state news agency and Russian counterpart TASS have agreed to counter jointly what they call "disinformation" delivered by their "many enemies," the outlets reported Tuesday, in a further deepening of ties.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/31/north-korean-russian-news-agencies-join-forces-in-info-war-a92393

[2026-04-01 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan deploys first long-range missiles with eye on China

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan’s first long-range missiles were deployed at a military camp in the country’s southwest, its defense chief said on Tuesday, as Tokyo pushes to bolster its offensive capabilities amid tensions with China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/world/asia-oceania/japan-deploys-first-long-range-missiles-with-eye-on-china/2311784