[2026-03-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [UK cost of living crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Trumpflation’: how the Iran war’s economic storm could affect Britons

Snippet: Yet another cost of living crisis looms with fuel, food, holiday, energy and home loan prices expected to rise

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/22/trumpflation-how-the-iran-war-economic-storm-could-affect-britons

[2026-03-22 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Indian Ocean] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What the 4,000km Diego Garcia missile launch reveals about Iran’s intentions

Snippet: By targeting the UK-US base, Tehran displays a ‘show of force’ and sends a ‘strategic messaging’ to Washington and Israel, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3347468/what-4000km-diego-garcia-missile-launch-reveals-about-irans-intentions

[2026-03-22 18:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 2 THAAD launchers appear to have returned to Seongju

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699865

[2026-03-22 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says - DailyNews

Snippet: Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has indicated that Tokyo could consider deploying its military for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, if a ceasefire is reached in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/22/breaking-news/970487/japan-could-consider-hormuz-minesweeping-if-ceasefire-reached-minister-says/

[2026-03-22 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military expands ground offensive in Lebanon

Snippet: The Israeli military said it is expanding its ground offensive in southern Lebanon, with the 36th Division continuing “targeted ground operations toward key objectives.”

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-expands-ground-offensive-lebanon

[2026-03-22 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: More than 115,000 British nationals leave Gulf as relentless attacks hit UAE

Snippet: More than 115,000 British nationals have returned to the United Kingdom from the Gulf since the war with Iran began three weeks ago, according to Sky News.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/more-115000-british-nationals-leave-gulf-relentless-attacks-hit-uae

[2026-03-22 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says drone attack hit Ben Gurion Airport

Snippet: Iran’s military said it carried out a drone attack targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport using an Arash-2 drone, according to local media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-drone-attack-hit-ben-gurion-airport

[2026-03-22 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran threatens strikes on energy, water facilities amid US warning - DailyNews

Snippet: Iran has warned of retaliatory attacks on regional infrastructure if Donald Trump proceeds with his ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/22/breaking-news/970453/iran-threatens-strikes-on-energy-water-facilities-amid-us-warning/

[2026-03-22 17:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline on Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Tel Aviv/Jerusalem/Washington: US President Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation barely a day after he talked about “winding down” the war.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-gives-iran-48-hour-deadline-on-strait-of-hormuz-20260322-p5rmgw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iran social media strategy pivots to information war amid US-Israel attack

Snippet: Cyber experts say influence operations in ‘asymmetric’ campaign to intensify moral pressure on US and Israel

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/22/iran-social-media-strategy-information-war-us-israel-attack

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy

Snippet: Donald Trump’s ‘little excursion’ is likely to have long-term effects, from oil prices to inflation to growth, say experts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/mar/22/iran-war-global-economy-donald-trump-oil-prices-inflation

[2026-03-22 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israeli towns reel from ‘terrifying’ Iranian missile strikes

Snippet: Missiles hit Arad and Dimona, causing extensive destruction and injuries, as Israel vows to attack ‘our enemies on all fronts’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3347462/israeli-towns-reel-terrifying-iranian-missile-strikes

[2026-03-22 16:46 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Iran war a setback for super returns as investors brace for fallout

Snippet: Superannuation funds’ returns have been dented by the escalating war in the Middle East, which has left markets on edge over the economic damage that the spiralling oil price could unleash.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/iran-war-a-setback-for-super-returns-as-investors-brace-for-fallout-20260320-p5qx19.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 16:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Shifting goals and rising costs mark Trump’s search for an Iran exit

Snippet: Washington: Ever since US President Donald Trump began what he now delicately calls his “excursion” into Iran, Washington has been consumed by the question of when he would call it a day – even if many of his war goals remain unaccomplished.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/shifting-goals-and-rising-costs-mark-trump-s-search-for-an-iran-exit-20260322-p5rmf1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah says launched 14 attacks targeting Israeli forces

Snippet: Hezbollah said it carried out 14 attacks targeting Israeli positions, including gatherings of soldiers and military vehicles, mostly in southern Lebanon. 4

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-says-launched-14-attacks-targeting-israeli-forces

[2026-03-22 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ukraine constantly adapts its drones on the battlefield

Snippet: A soldier of the 127th Separate Territorial Brigade launches a drone to search for Russian attack drones at the front line in the Kharkiv region Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nikoletta Stoyanova)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/war-russia-ukraine-drones-innovation-interceptor-shahed-e9de7db6437d3cbb428a6bacac326fb3

[2026-03-22 16:39 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump is showing Beijing how to seize Taiwan

Snippet: Since returning to office last year, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader, Nicolas Maduro. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran that amounts to a major escalation from last year’s strikes, which supposedly “obliterated” the country’s nuclear facilities.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/22/world/trump-shows-how-to-take-taiwan/

[2026-03-22 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: U.S., Ukrainian Teams Meet in Bid to Revive Talks on Ukraine War

Snippet: U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators met in the United States on Saturday in a bid to revive stalled talks on ending the four-year Ukraine war launched by Russia, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/22/us-ukrainian-teams-meet-in-bid-to-revive-talks-on-ukraine-war-a92296

[2026-03-22 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Military whistleblower, who died after revealing sexual attacks against her, denied honors

Snippet: The late Lee Ye-ram, formerly a first sergeant of the Air Force who revealed sexual abuse against her, was denied designation as a person with distinguished service to the state by a local court, a local media outlet reported Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699835

[2026-03-22 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Strike in Sudan's Darfur kills 64 people, including 13 children

Snippet: This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sudan-strike-darfur-rsf-army-hospital-127fa3eb59ac1d19f72d1f7a1b2624bd

[2026-03-22 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese embassy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine military uncovers alleged new Beijing spy tactics in South China Sea row

Snippet: China called the allegations ‘malicious smears’ after three people were arrested on suspicion of leaking sensitive information to foreigners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3347461/philippine-military-uncovers-alleged-new-beijing-spy-tactics-south-china-sea-row

[2026-03-22 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Israel war on Iran wipes $53 billion from global airline values

Snippet: The world’s largest airlines have lost about $53 billion in market value since the US-Israel war against Iran began, the Financial Times reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-israel-war-iran-wipes-53-billion-global-airline-values

[2026-03-22 16:04 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/usa-israel-war-iran-updates-march-22-2026/

[2026-03-22 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran denies targeting US-UK base in Indian Ocean – Al Jazeera

Snippet: Iran has denied targeting a joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean, Al Jazeera reported, citing a senior Iranian official.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635779-iran-denies-targeting-us-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-22 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Military must prepare to withstand drone attacks, not just intercept them: KIDA

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699818

[2026-03-22 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants

Snippet: Iran struck two communities near Israel’s main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and at least seven people seriously injured, hours after Tehran’s main nuclear enrichment site was hit as the war spun into a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-march-22-2026-16cc60862529b873666ce4c1f6529d78

[2026-03-22 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UN nuclear watchdog says no radiation detected after Dimona strike

Snippet: The International Atomic Energy Agency said it has detected no signs of radiation following reports of a missile incident in the Israeli city of Dimona.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iaea-says-no-radiation-detected-after-dimona-strike

[2026-03-22 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hospital reports 150 treated after Arad, Dimona attacks

Snippet: Soroka Hospital in Beersheba said it treated 150 people following rocket attacks targeting the southern Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona, Israeli Army Radio reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hospital-reports-150-treated-after-arad-dimona-attacks

[2026-03-22 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Trump warns to 'obliterate' Iran power plants over Strait of Hormuz closure

Snippet: Israel’s defense minister said Saturday that joint U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran will intensify in the coming week. In a video statement released after a meeting with military officials in Tel Aviv, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would continue targeting senior figures within the Iranian regime.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-22-2026

[2026-03-22 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says it downed combat drone over Tehran

Snippet: Iran’s military said it intercepted and downed an armed drone over Tehran before it could carry out operations, according to Tasnim news agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-it-downed-combat-drone-over-tehran

[2026-03-22 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel investigates interception failure at Dimona nuclear site

Snippet: The Israeli military said it is investigating the failure to intercept missiles that struck the southern cities of Dimona and Arad. The announcement came after air defence systems failed to stop projectiles during recent attacks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-investigates-interception-failure-dimona-nuclear-site

[2026-03-22 15:08 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan may send minesweepers to Hormuz after Iran war ceasefire

Snippet: Foreign Minister Motegi also announced the release and return of one of the two Japanese nationals previously detained in Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3347458/japan-may-send-minesweepers-hormuz-after-iran-war-ceasefire

[2026-03-22 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Targeting Diego Garcia, Iran sends message about capabilities

Snippet: PARIS (AFP) -- By firing ballistic missiles at the UK-US Diego Garcia base nearly 4,000 kilometers from its shores, Iran is sending a message that it still has cards to play after three weeks of war, experts say.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699795

[2026-03-22 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel says it attacked Iran university used to 'develop nuclear components'

Snippet: Israel’s military said it struck the Malek Ashtar University in Tehran, which it described as being "used to develop components for nuclear weapons".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-says-it-attacked-iran-university-used-develop-nuclear-components

[2026-03-22 14:29 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; 100 injured in Israel

Snippet: Trump tells Iran to reopen strait to shipping or face destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launches its most destructive attack yet on Israel

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/22/middle-east-crisis-live-iran-war-trump-ultimatum-major-attack-strait-of-hormuz-open-israel-hit-tehran-retaliation

[2026-03-22 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Report claims US seeking trillions from Gulf countries as 'war funding'

Snippet: The United States has allegedly sought trillions of dollars from Gulf Arab allies in connection with the war on Iran, Omani journalist Salem Al-Juhouri said on the BBC Arabic channel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-claims-us-seeking-trillions-gulf-countries-war-ransom

[2026-03-22 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missile aimed at Riyadh

Snippet: Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh, while two others fell in uninhabited areas, according to the Saudi defence ministry.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-says-it-intercepted-missile-aimed-riyadh

[2026-03-22 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah shells Israeli troops; sirens sound in northern Israel

Snippet: Hezbollah said it shelled a gathering of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles near the town of Taybeh in southern Lebanon. The attack comes amid continued cross-border exchanges between the group and Israeli forces.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-shells-israeli-troops-sirens-sound-northern-israel

[2026-03-22 13:22 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’

Snippet: Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/22/six-fuel-ships-bound-for-australia-cancelled-as-bowen-concedes-flow-of-oil-to-asian-refineries-has-slowed

[2026-03-22 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Over 1,400 killed as US-Israeli strikes hit homes, hospitals in Iran

Snippet: More than 1,400 people have been killed in US-Israeli strikes across Iran since the start of the conflict, with attacks reported in more than 200 cities, according to reports from Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/over-1400-killed-us-israeli-strikes-hit-homes-hospitals-iran

[2026-03-22 13:10 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: US, Ukrainian negotiators meet in Florida as Russian attacks kill more civilians

Snippet: White House says talks ‘constructive’ but Russian negotiators not present; more civilians killed in country’s south-east by Moscow attacks. What we know on day 1,488

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/22/ukraine-war-briefing-us-ukrainian-negotiators-meet-in-florida-as-russian-attacks-kill-more-civilians

[2026-03-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could ultra-precise harvest forecast give China an advantage in Iran war fallout?

Snippet: Accurate grain output prediction allows China to mitigate food shortages, react to global price rises or plan storage and export measures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347290/could-ultra-precise-harvest-forecast-give-china-advantage-iran-war-fallout

[2026-03-22 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Saudi Arabia expels Iranian diplomats

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has expelled several Iranian diplomats, citing Iran’s strikes on its territory. The move comes after 12 Arab and Muslim countries, including those hosting US bases, denounced Iran’s retaliation for US-Israeli bombardment that began on February 28.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635772-saudi-arabia-expels-iranian-diplomats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-22 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz Strait ultimatum, threatens Iran power plants - DailyNews

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if freedom of navigation is not fully restored at the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a dramatic escalation as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues for a fourth week.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/22/breaking-news/970425/trump-issues-48-hour-hormuz-strait-ultimatum-threatens-iran-power-plants/

[2026-03-22 12:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Farewell, 'We Purple you, Army'

Snippet: Incheon International Airport Corp. announced Sunday it will display farewell messages for BTS fans from around the world who attended the group's concerts in Seoul on Saturday and are now departing the country. The messages read "We Purple you, Army" and "The Best Moment Is Yet To Come" in English, and "See You Again in Korea" in Korean.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699746

[2026-03-22 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japanese national detained in Iran last year has been released

Snippet: FILE -Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi delivers a speech during the special Diet session, Feb. 20, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-iran-war-detention-release-193f389a5c1fbbcf6c17ff4afeb07d17

[2026-03-22 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Premier Li Qiang calls for a global pledge to open up, while ‘power politics’ runs rampant

Snippet: Li’s opening address to China Development Forum indirectly rebukes US as he states protectionism is no ‘panacea’ for solving problems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347456/premier-li-qiang-calls-global-pledge-open-while-power-politics-runs-rampant

[2026-03-22 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Dimona municipality evacuates residents after Iranian strike near nuclear site

Snippet: Authorities in the southern Israeli city of Dimona said 485 people were evacuated after an Iranian missile strike in the area.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/dimona-municipality-evacuates-residents-after-iranian-strike-near

[2026-03-22 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Helicopter crashes in Qatar waters, search underway for crew

Snippet: Qatar’s Defence Ministry said a helicopter crashed in the country’s regional waters after a technical malfunction during a routine mission.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/helicopter-crashes-qatar-waters-search-underway-crew

[2026-03-22 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump: Will ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Hormuz not opened in 48 hours

Snippet: US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it has 48 hours to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its power plants.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-will-obliterate-irans-power-plants-if-hormuz-not-opened-48-hours