[2026-07-21 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Kuwaiti army intercepts Iranian missiles and drones

Snippet: "Kuwaiti Air Defences are currently responding to hostile missiles and drone threats," an official statement by the Kuwaiti army said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwaiti-army-intercepts-iranian-missiles-and-drones

[2026-07-21 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli troops opens fire near Lebanese army in pilot zones

Snippet: Israeli troops fired near Lebanese soldiers during the Lebanese army's deployment into one of the pilot zones, the Lebanese military said in a statement.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-troops-opens-fire-near-lebanese-army-pilot-zones

[2026-07-21 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: AFP releases footage of July 20 Ayungin Shoal encounter

Snippet: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) releases video showing Philippine Navy personnel aboard rubber boats deployed from BRP Sierra Madre conducting what it described as a lawful and non-confrontational operation on July 20, 2026, to drive away a China Coast Guard rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) that had unlawfully approached the vicinity of the outpost at Ayungin Shoal, within waters where the Philippines exercises sovereign rights under international law.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/21/videos/watch-afp-releases-footage-of-july-20-ayungin-shoal-encounter/2388601

[2026-07-21 23:18 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Chinese envoy reports ‘constructive’ meeting with Marcos

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan on Tuesday said his meeting with President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr. was “constructive” in the wake of the latest incident between the Chinese Coast Guard on the Philippine Navy at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/481645/chinese-envoy-reports-constructive-meeting-with-marcos/

[2026-07-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan opens door to Starlink – but now it must wait to see if Elon Musk is ready to enter

Snippet: Changes to the telecoms law remove barriers to foreign satellite internet firms and could help protect communication networks during a war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3361364/taiwan-opens-door-starlink-now-it-must-wait-see-if-elon-musk-ready-enter?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan opens door to Starlink. Now it must wait to see if Musk is ready to enter

Snippet: Changes to the telecoms law remove barriers to foreign satellite internet firms and could help protect communication networks during a war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3361364/taiwan-opens-door-starlink-now-it-must-wait-see-if-elon-musk-ready-enter

[2026-07-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Donald Trump threatens to reignite trade war with fresh 50% tariffs on Canada

Snippet: Abigail Hauslohner in Washington

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/c346e82e-4d2c-4a2a-b4c3-64a4aa47d4e4

[2026-07-21 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Millions of Israelis at risk due to Fatah’s military build-up in West Bank, new report warns

Snippet: The Palestinian Authority’s buildup of a military force, in violation of the Oslo Accords, presents an unprecedented threat to millions of people living in central Israel, a newly published report penned by Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch, published in the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, warned.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-903193

[2026-07-21 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Iranian official meets mediators in Pakistan

Snippet: This undated image provided by the U.S. Army shows Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas. (U.S. Army via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-iran-updates-07-21-2026

[2026-07-21 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future

Snippet: The role of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, has been part of the country's rumour mill

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vgel8374yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-21 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Iran confirms receiving proposals from mediators amid war with US

Snippet: Iran said Monday it has received proposals from mediators as back-and-forth attacks with the United States continue. "Proposals have been put forward and conveyed to us by the mediators. We have received them, but please excuse me from going into their details," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said at a briefing.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/21/iran-confirms-receiving-proposals-from-mediators-amid-war-with-us/

[2026-07-21 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Air raid sirens sound across Kuwait City

Snippet: Air raid sirens ring out across Kuwait City as Iran launches missile and drone attacks, triggering the activation of the country's air defenses.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/21/videos/air-raid-sirens-sound-across-kuwait-city/2388435

[2026-07-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

Snippet: Foreign ministers from the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and major partners gathered in Manila on Tuesday against a backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as inflation and global growth.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/21/videos/aseans-top-diplomats-meet-in-shadow-of-us-iran-conflict/2388434

[2026-07-21 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected

Snippet: A ramp-up in fighting between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend has left Wall Street reconsidering its expectations for the war's economic impact.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/iran-war-economy-markets-trump.html

[2026-07-21 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join

Snippet: Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has described the renewed US war on Iran as the ideal outcome for Israel, provided Israelis do not have to fight it themselves.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-minister-says-current-us-iran-war-best-us-will-not-join

[2026-07-21 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Jump As Chipmakers Surge After Japan , Korea Bounce

Snippet: US stock futures are higher led by Tech after a strong bounce in chip stocks in Japan (memory stock Kioxia traded limit up after trading limit down on Friday and Monday was a holiday) and Korea, as evidence mounts that Momentum / Semis pullback have bottomed, with supportive price action elsewhere in Asia and Europe, though the JPM EU Trading Desk is not yet seeing follow-through buying in Semis.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-jump-chipmakers-surge-after-japan-korea-bounce

[2026-07-21 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran fears direct Israel strikes against senior regime figures, crucial infrastructure, expert says

Snippet: Iran is avoiding a broad, direct attack on Israel because it fears Israeli strikes on senior regime figures and institutions vital to its survival, Iran researcher Beni Sabti told 103FM on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903184

[2026-07-21 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What can China learn from the US sea drone strike on an Iranian submarine base?

Snippet: Experts highlight struggle for conventional systems to detect fast, low-visibility vessels after first combat use of the technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3361313/what-can-china-learn-us-sea-drone-strike-iranian-submarine-base?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 21:30 UTC+10:00] [AH-64 Apache] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What can China learn from the US sea drone strike on an Iranian submarine base?

Snippet: Experts highlight struggle for conventional systems to detect fast, low-visibility vessels after first combat use of the technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3361313/what-can-china-learn-us-sea-drone-strike-iranian-submarine-base

[2026-07-21 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Palestinians launch #TheyLiedtoYou campaign to debunk Gaza 'ceasefire' narrative

Snippet: On 16 July, activists launched a digital campaign under the hashtag "They Lied to You" to refocus global attention on Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and to challenge the perception that the October 2025 ceasefire agreement brought Israel's military attacks on the besieged strip to an end.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/they-lied-to-you-activists-spotlight-israels-ongoing-genocide-gaza

[2026-07-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Muslim leader speaks out after 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’

Snippet: Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, said ‘dehumanizing’ treatment reminded him of time spent in Israeli military jail

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/21/muslim-leader-ice-detention-wisconsin

[2026-07-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Crimea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘No electricity, no water, no fuel’: Ukrainian drone strikes bring darkness to Crimea’s summer

Snippet: Interviews with residents of Russian-held region point to frustration with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it takes toll on daily life

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/no-electricity-no-water-no-fuel-ukrainian-drone-strikes-bring-darkness-to-crimeas-summer

[2026-07-21 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump expects to keep launching strikes on Iran from British bases – Telegraph

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is allegedly pressing the new British prime minister, Andy Burnham, to continue allowing American forces to use UK military bases for strikes on Iran, The Telegraph claimed on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643286-trump-uk-burnham-bases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-21 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is allegedly pressing the new British prime minister, Andy Burnham, to continue allowing American forces to use UK military bases for strikes on Iran, The Telegraph claimed on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643286-trump-uk-burnham-bases/

[2026-07-21 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Nazareth man arrested for planning to attack Itamar Ben-Gvir, recruiting terrorists for Hamas

Snippet: The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and Israel Police arrested Muhammad Awad, a 29-year-old Israeli citizen from Nazareth, on suspicion of promoting terrorist activity, authorities announced on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-903182

[2026-07-21 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensions

Snippet: Talks to focus on ‘evolving and multifaceted’ ties, particularly economic imbalances, Ukraine war, human rights and Indo-Pacific: delegation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361354/eu-lawmakers-arrive-china-high-stakes-talks-manage-mounting-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 20:48 UTC+10:00] [Cui Hongjian] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensions

Snippet: Talks to focus on ‘evolving and multifaceted’ ties, particularly economic imbalances, Ukraine war, human rights and Indo-Pacific: delegation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361354/eu-lawmakers-arrive-china-high-stakes-talks-manage-mounting-tensions

[2026-07-21 20:33 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran’s south

Snippet: This is AI-generated and may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Report issues here.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/usa-iran-war-updates-july-21-2026/

[2026-07-21 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran hits US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after 10 nights of US attacks

Snippet: The US has completed its 10th consecutive night of attacks on Iran, widening the war it launched alongside Israel on 28 February, as Tehran retaliated against US military bases across the region and two vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-hits-us-bases-bahrain-kuwait-and-jordan-after-10-nights-us-attacks

[2026-07-21 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: NATO state’s PM calls pro-Ukraine coalitions ‘all talk’

Snippet: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has dismissed two Western-backed military initiatives related to Ukraine, arguing that Prague does not need to be part of them.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643284-czech-pm-babis-dismisses-coalition-willing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-21 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has dismissed two Western-backed military initiatives related to Ukraine, arguing that Prague does not need to be part of them.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643284-czech-pm-babis-dismisses-coalition-willing/

[2026-07-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?

Snippet: Artificial intelligence is reshaping how wars are fought. From autonomous drones to AI-powered command-and-control, machines are paving the way for fewer decision-makers in the war room and boots on the ground.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/21/can-ai-systems-make-moral-decisions-in-war

[2026-07-21 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iranian official warns Azerbaijan, Turkey over facilitating US, Israeli attack routes - report

Snippet: Iranian officials have held talks with both Turkey and Azerbaijan officials, warning them against participating in attacks on Iran, Azerbaijani media site News.AZ reported on Monday, citing Iran's senior military advisor Yahya Rahim Safavi.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903174

[2026-07-21 20:12 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran becoming the ‘forever war’ Trump promised to avoid

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/iran-becoming-the-forever-war-trump-promised-to-avoid/

[2026-07-21 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: ASEAN diplomats meet in Manila to discuss security concerns

Snippet: ASEAN Chair and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro hosts an informal consultation with Foreign Ministers during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Francis R. Malasig/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asean-philippines-south-china-sea-iran-war-788ceac7b1a80b74881bd5c69e334558

[2026-07-21 19:57 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PCG evacuates 2 injured troops as AFP slams China’s ‘spliced’ video

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday evacuated two injured Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel from Ayungin Shoal despite what it said were blocking maneuvers by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, as the military accused the Chinese Embassy of releasing an edited video that distorted the latest confrontation in the West Philippine Sea.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/481586/fwd-pcg-evacuates-2-injured-troops-as-afp-slams-chinas-spliced-video/

[2026-07-21 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Alarm sirens in Bahran sound again, residents urged to 'remain calm'

Snippet: Alarm sirens are sounding again in Bahrain, amid a fresh missile barrage fired from Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/alarm-sirens-bahran-sound-again-residents-urged-remain-calm

[2026-07-21 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

Snippet: Lebanon's army says its troops have begun deploying to a "pilot zone" in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8mynlmn55o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-21 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war halves number of airlines operating at Dubai airports | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/07/21/iran-war-halves-number-of-airlines-operating-at-dubai-airports/

[2026-07-21 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Bahrain downs incoming Iranian missiles

Snippet: Bahrain's Defence Forces have said their air defences downed a barrage of missiles fired from Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/bahrain-downs-incoming-iranian-missiles

[2026-07-21 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli media says Turkey was ready to intervene over Kurdish incursion into Iran

Snippet: Israeli media has claimed that Turkey was prepared to provide Iran with aerial military support if Kurdish militias had invaded the country during the Israeli-US war on Iran earlier this year.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-media-says-turkey-was-ready-intervene-over-kurdish-incursion-iran

[2026-07-21 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanese army enters Zawtar Al Gharbieh after Israeli withdrawal under pilot scheme | The National

Snippet: Lebanese troops entered the southern town of Zawtar Al Gharbieh on Tuesday morning and began demining operations following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, a security official and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/21/lebanese-army-enters-zawtar-al-gharbieh-after-israeli-withdrawal-under-pilot-scheme/

[2026-07-21 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China-U.S. spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting

Snippet: China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/china-u.s.-spat-over-south-china-sea-threatens-to-overshadow-asean-meeting

[2026-07-21 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China-US spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting

Snippet: China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/china-us-spat-over-south-china-sea-threatens-to-overshadow-asean-meeting

[2026-07-21 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?

Snippet: US attacks Iran for 10th consecutive night as military operation expands beyond south

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/21/hormuz-tankers-on-fire-as-us-iran-continue-attacks-whats-the-latest

[2026-07-21 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Scuffle over far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event

Snippet: Tobias Korenke, center, grandnephew of Dietrich and Klaus Bonhoeffer and grandson of Ruediger Schleicher, try to remove a wreath of Germany’s far right AFD party during a memorial event held by the federal government in the courtyard of the Bendlerblock of the Defence Ministry in occasion of the National Day of Remembrance for Resistance Against Nazi regime in Berlin, Monday, July 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/germany-hitler-plot-ceremony-far-right-afd-wreath-716952d4d84fc556c2cce04f61bea2c1

[2026-07-21 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping as mediators push 10-day ceasefire

Snippet: The U.S. completed a fresh round of strikes against Iran on Monday evening as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threatened to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening a new front in the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-houthis.html

[2026-07-21 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top military officers of S. Korea, Australia vow to expand military exchanges, cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- The top military officers of South Korea and Australia held talks over the phone Tuesday to discuss the security environment of the Indo-Pacific region and agreed to expand military cooperation, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260721009700315

[2026-07-21 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Four Indians killed in Russian strike on vessel off Ukraine

Snippet: In a statement, India's Ministry of External Affairs said that "such attacks undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce." © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/ukraine-war/four-indians-killed-in-russian-strike-on-vessel-off-ukraine

[2026-07-21 18:34 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs

Snippet: Tight mandates remain in place to protect domestic energy security amid a resurgence of war in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361335/iran-war-drags-china-keeps-tight-grip-fuel-exports-despite-eased-curbs