[2026-03-29 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran-backed Houthis enter the month-old war and could further threaten global shipping

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel. About 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region. And Pakistan's government said that regional powers plan to meet Sunday to discuss how to end the fighting.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/news/iran-backed-houthis-enter-the-month-old-war-and-could-further-threaten-global-shipping/2309939

[2026-03-29 11:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Another victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery dies; 5 survivors left

Snippet: A victim of Japan's sexual slavery of Korean women during World War II has died, the gender ministry said Saturday, bringing the number of officially registered surviving victims down to five.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704843

[2026-03-29 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lebanon kids struggle to keep up studies as war slams school doors shut

Snippet: BEIRUT, Lebanon — In a classroom turned shelter for displaced families, teenager Ahmad Melhem follows a recorded lesson on a tablet as the war between Hezbollah and Israel interrupts education for hundreds of thousands of students in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/news/lebanon-kids-struggle-to-keep-up-studies-as-war-slams-school-doors-shut/2309935

[2026-03-29 11:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine: KCNA

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a ground test of a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine using a composite carbon fiber material, saying the test was a part of the North's five-year plan to upgrade its strategic strike capabilities, according to state media Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704827

[2026-03-29 11:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea blanked by Ivory Coast in 1st match of World Cup year

Snippet: Unlucky on offense and sloppy on defense, South Korea lost to Ivory Coast 4-0 in England on Saturday in their first match of the World Cup year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704824

[2026-03-29 11:06 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy drums up defence agreements with Gulf states on countering missiles and drones

Snippet: Ukraine leader says signs with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, with one to come with the United Arab Emirates, as Iran presses aerial campaign against neighbours. What we know on day 1,495

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/29/ukraine-war-briefing-zelenskyy-drums-up-defence-agreements-with-gulf-states-on-countering-missiles-and-drones

[2026-03-29 11:03 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Impact of Iran war on Filipinos: What happens now?

Snippet: It’s been a month since the US and Israel waged war on Iran. It’s also been a month of unprecedented uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/video-explainers/impact-of-us-israel-iran-war-on-filipinos/

[2026-03-29 11:03 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Impact of Iran war on Filipinos: What happens now?

Snippet: It’s been a month since the US and Israel waged war on Iran. It’s also been a month of unprecedented uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/video-explainers/impact-united-states-israel-iran-war-on-filipinos/

[2026-03-29 11:03 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Impact of Iran war on Filipinos: What happens now?

Snippet: It’s been a month since the United States and Israel waged war on Iran. It’s also been a month of unprecedented uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/impact-united-states-israel-iran-war-filipinos/

[2026-03-29 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian attack on US base in Saudi Arabia wounds troops and damages aircraft

Snippet: An Iranian strike on a US military base in Saudi Arabia wounded at least a dozen American troops and damaged aircraft on Friday, according to media reports.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-attack-us-base-saudi-arabia-wounds-troops-and-damages-aircraft

[2026-03-29 09:49 UTC+10:00] [The West Report] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Petrol Panic, Pauline’s War Cry and Rupert’s Iran Push | Scam of the Week

Snippet: by Michael West | Mar 29, 2026 | The West Report

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/petrol-panic-paulines-war-cry-and-ruperts-iran-push-scam-of-the-week/

[2026-03-29 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Attacks in Iraq kill PMF fighters; Kurdish region president ‘targeted’

Snippet: Air strikes targeting Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have killed three fighters and two Iraqi police, as the US-Israeli war on Iran continued to spill over Iraq’s eastern border.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/28/air-strikes-in-iraq-kill-three-pmf-fighters-and-two-iraqi-police

[2026-03-29 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel claims 142 injured in 24 hours, total war casualties reach 5,689

Snippet: Israel’s Health Ministry claimed that at least 142 people were taken to hospital over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of injuries since the war began to 5,689.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-claims-142-injured-24-hours-total-war-casualties-reach-5689

[2026-03-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Some European flights are cheap again, but are they safe to book?

Snippet: Middle Eastern airlines have begun lowering airfares for Australia-Europe services to pre-war prices as they try to revive near-dormant tourism through key transit hubs, but experts warn the cheap flights are risky and could leave passengers stranded or stuck with travel credits.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/some-european-flights-are-cheap-again-but-are-they-safe-to-book-20260327-p5zj9f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-29 08:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Yemen’s Houthis attack Israel as IDF bombs Tehran

Snippet: Israel has conducted at least three “wide-scale” waves of strikes against Iran as the war entered its second month, with more US reinforcements flowing into the region and the Yemeni Houthis joining the fight for the first time.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636572-iran-us-israel-war-updates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-29 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Russian drone strikes destroy Ukraine maternity hospital full of newborns: ‘This was pure terror’

Snippet: A wave of Russian drone strikes brought “pure terror” to Ukraine overnight into Saturday, destroying a maternity hospital and leaving four dead and more than a dozen others wounded.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/world-news/russian-drone-strikes-destroy-ukraine-maternity-hospital-full-of-newborns-this-was-pure-terror/

[2026-03-29 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran accuses US-Israel of targeting universities in ongoing war

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei has accused the United States and Israel of “deliberately” striking universities and research centres across Iran during the war, including facilities in Isfahan and Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-accuses-us-israel-targeting-universities-ongoing-war

[2026-03-29 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: One war. Two shipping lanes. And a new front. The Middle East conflict just became more complex

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/houthis-join-iran-war-analysis/106507710

[2026-03-29 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Gulf] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI infrastructure on the front line: Lessons for Asean from the Iran war

Snippet: It’s time Southeast Asia reckoned with the weaponisation of artificial intelligence and what it means for the region’s security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3347725/ai-infrastructure-front-line-lessons-asean-iran-war

[2026-03-29 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘No Kings’ protests draw large crowds across U.S., Europe; Springsteen leads Minnesota rally

Snippet: ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Crowds of people protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions, in “No Kings” rallies across the US and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, in what organizers expected to be mass demonstrations involving millions of people.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/world/no-kings-protests-draw-large-crowds-across-us-europe-springsteen-leads-minnesota-rally/2309927

[2026-03-29 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Skeptical Missouri congressman on mission to crack open America’s secret UFO bases

Snippet: A Missouri congressman is on an out of this world mission to expose the UFO information he believes might might be stored in military bases across the US and beyond.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/us-news/missouri-rep-eric-burlison-is-on-a-mission-to-visit-secret-ufo-related-army-bases-in-us-and-around-the-world/

[2026-03-29 07:59 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Michigan student disciplined for protesting against war on Gaza reaches settlement with school

Snippet: Teenager alleged she faced racism from teacher who told her to ‘go back to her country’ for refusing to stand for pledge of allegiance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/28/michigan-student-protesting-gaza-war-school-settlement

[2026-03-29 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Israel hits Iran naval research site, fresh blasts rattle Tehran

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — The Israeli military said it had struck an Iranian research facility for naval weapons, while a series of loud explosions rattled Tehran as night fell on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/world/israel-hits-iran-naval-research-site-fresh-blasts-rattle-tehran/2309924

[2026-03-29 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Scouting America moves to shed ‘woke’ label with major recommitment to military, traditional American values

Snippet: Scouting America, the Texas-based national organization founded as the Boy Scouts of America, is working to shed claims it has gone “woke” in recent years as it renews its focus on training young people with life skills, providing fun and educational outdoor experiences and revitalizing its partnership with the U.S.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/us-news/scouting-america-moves-to-shed-woke-label-with-major-recommitment-to-military-traditional-american-values/

[2026-03-29 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Qatar elder statesman warns Israel’s war on Iran risks spiralling out of control

Snippet: A senior member of Qatar’s ruling family and veteran statesman warned on Saturday that the coming days will prove decisive, cautioning that failure to resolve the Israeli-US war on Iran could push the region into a prolonged escalation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/qatar-elder-statesman-warns-israels-war-iran-risks-spiralling-out

[2026-03-29 07:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Three journalists covering the war killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/israeli-airstrike-in-southern-lebanon-kills-3-journalists-covering-the-war/b2b55535-4376-4f76-b367-8e4574385a25

[2026-03-29 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Houthis say they launched second attack on Israel, vow more strikes

Snippet: Yemen’s Houthi group say they carried out a second attack on Israel on Saturday using missiles and drones.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-say-they-launched-second-attack-israel-vow-more-strikes

[2026-03-29 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The truth about Iran’s missile capabilities

Snippet: Shop now

Read full article: https://nypost.com/video/the-truth-about-irans-missile-capabilities/

[2026-03-29 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Rocket Man’ terrorizes drivers on Florida highway, bomb squad called in

Snippet: Florida Highway Patrol launched into high alert this week after a barrage of 911 calls from motorists who swore they’d just spotted a truck hauling a full payload of missiles down the highway.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/us-news/rocket-man-terrorizes-drivers-on-florida-highway-bomb-squad-called-in/

[2026-03-29 06:44 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war: US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast amid talk of ground operation

Snippet: The USS Tripoli is the flagship for a contingent of about 3,500 Marines and sailors, as well as transport and fighter aircraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3348271/iran-war-us-amphibious-assault-ship-arrives-mideast-amid-talk-ground-operation

[2026-03-29 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kohli gets Bengaluru off to a winning start in IPL title defense

Snippet: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, left, gestures to the fans as he walks out with teammate Tim David after winning the Indian Premier League cricket match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru, India, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kohli-ipl-cricket-bengaluru-hyderabad-36375f1c3b896359d6a389cdbe465d18

[2026-03-29 06:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Inside Lebanon's war zone where medics are targets too

Snippet: The ongoing conflict has pushed Lebanon's healthcare to the edge. But its medics refuse to stop. Source: SBS News

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/they-treat-the-wounded-by-day-and-wonder-if-their-homes-still-stand/n3d05dso1

[2026-03-29 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Drone crashes in Iraq's Majnoon oil field without exploding - DailyNews

Snippet: A drone crashed on an oil field in Iraq’s southern Basra province on Saturday and did not cause any damage or injuries, the Iraqi Defense Ministry said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/29/breaking-news/974311/drone-crashes-in-iraqs-majnoon-oil-field-without-exploding/

[2026-03-29 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Yemen's Houthis launch first missiles on Israel as Middle East war intensifies

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/iran-war-live-updates-houthis-missiles-israel/106507524

[2026-03-29 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: VP Vance says Iran war will go on ‘little while longer’ until regime is ‘neutered’

Snippet: Vice President JD Vance says the war with Iran will continue “for a little while longer” until the US and Israel can “neuter” the Islamic Republic.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/us-news/vp-vance-says-iran-war-will-go-on-little-while-longer-until-regime-is-neutered/

[2026-03-29 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Qatar elder statesman warns Israel’s war on Iran risks spiralling out of control

Snippet: A senior member of Qatar’s ruling family and veteran statesman warned on Saturday that the coming days will prove decisive, cautioning that failure to resolve the Israeli-US war on Iran could push the region into a prolonged escalation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/qatar-elder-statesman-warns-israels-war-iran-risks-spiralling-out-control

[2026-03-29 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police

Snippet: TEL AVIV, Israel — Hundreds of Israeli protesters gathered in Tel Aviv and some other cities on Saturday to protest the war in the Middle East, in unauthorised demonstrations that security forces sought to disperse.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/world/hundreds-of-israelis-protest-against-war-clash-with-police/2309919

[2026-03-29 06:07 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The graph the government doesn't want you to see about our oil stocks

Snippet: If oil stopped flowing around the world tomorrow, different countries would find themselves in markedly different levels of a bind, and the figures don't paint an overly pretty picture for Australia – although the government says there's a good reason for it.The war in the Middle East and ensuing effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have brought national strategic oil reserves into sharp focus.The federal government has repeatedly stressed Australia's fuel supply is secure in the short-term - while

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-shortage-australia-how-does-emergency-stockpile-compare-to-rest-of-the-world/bb0711c1-11b5-4767-b349-fd46344a8b99

[2026-03-29 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: We asked how fuel prices are affecting you — this is what you told us

Snippet: The ripple effects from the war in Iran and the Middle East continue to make life challenging for Australians.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/how-rising-fuel-prices-are-affecting-australians/106497626

[2026-03-29 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Anxiety about national security is surging among ordinary Australians. And it starts at their front door | Julianne Schultz

Snippet: Patriotism can be inclusive and respectful, it need not exclude and demean. Trust can vanquish extremism

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/29/surging-anxiety-australia-national-security-patriotism-ntwnfb

[2026-03-29 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Don't say anything about the girl': Father's grim warning after child's death

Snippet: Hassan Ali Al Jabal's daughter was killed in an Israeli strike on a home in Lebanon. (ABC News: Hamish Harty)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/displaced-lebanon-residents-grieve-israel-war/106502052

[2026-03-29 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Navy shipyard workers approve contract, ending strike

Snippet: Striking workers stage picket line outside Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, on Monday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/shipyard-strike-maine-bath-iron-works-b0e609d517213f718800844c10f7eb23

[2026-03-29 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Through its 'toll booth' in Hormuz, Iran is controlling the world's oil and gas

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/strait-of-hormuz-iran-control-oil-gas-us-war-israel/106491634

[2026-03-29 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Magnitude wins Dubai Gold Cup after $12M race goes ahead despite the war in Iran

Snippet: Jockey Jose Ortiz, aboard Magnitude, celebrates winning the $12 million Dubai World Cup horse race over 2000m (10 furlongs) at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/dubai-gold-cup-horse-race-iran-war-a44fd0649e1965e14d10365c2adb349a

[2026-03-29 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the United States is winning the war with Iran even as thousands of additional American troops deploy to the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/world/trumps-conflicting-messages-sow-confusion-over-the-iran-war/2309916

[2026-03-29 05:27 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: US-Iran war live updates: Israeli airstrike kills three Lebanese journalists; Exiled prince says he will call on Iranians to rise up at the ‘right moment’

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-live-updates-israeli-airstrike-kills-three-lebanese-journalists-exiled-prince-says-he-will-call-on-iranians-to-rise-up-at-the-right-moment-20260329-p5zjkm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-29 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos of "No Kings" rallies against Trump

Snippet: Demonstrators rally near the Washington Monument during the No Kings protest in Washington, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/no-kings-minnesota-springsteen-immigration-war-b4ce14b0ab16d148f4fdbe642c20fdb2

[2026-03-29 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Battery surge a cheap, green saviour as war fuels price spikes

Snippet: Batteries powered by renewables are pushing gas plants off the electricity grid, proving that green energy will reduce fuel bills driven higher by shocks to the global fossil fuel market such as the crisis being driven by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/battery-surge-a-cheap-green-saviour-as-war-fuels-price-spikes-20260301-p5o6f0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-29 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Terrorist attack on Paris Bank of America branch thwarted before bomb detonated: report

Snippet: A suspected terror plot to blow up a Bank of America branch in Paris was thwarted by police, when cops pounced on one suspect before he was able to ignite a homemade bomb.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/world-news/terrorist-attack-on-paris-bank-of-america-branch-thwarted-before-bomb-detonated-report/

[2026-03-29 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: As war rages, Iranian politicians push for exit from nuclear weapons treaty

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – Iranian politicians are pushing to exit the country from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the United States and Israel ramp up their attacks to hit civilian nuclear sites, steel factories and a university.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/28/lawmakers-push-npt-exit-as-us-israel-hit-irans-nuclear-sites-steel-plants