[2026-06-18 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says Japan ‘doing very well’ under his ‘biggest fan’ Takaichi

Snippet: The US president also said Tokyo was not willing to get involved during the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357487/trump-says-japan-doing-very-well-under-his-biggest-fan-takaichi?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones

Snippet: Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/taiwan-citizens-learn-fly-pilot-drones-courses-china

[2026-06-18 11:04 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory but not yet peace

Snippet: It was fight night on the White House lawn. Beneath a great steel canopy nicknamed “the Claw,” Justin Gaethje did a backflip off the caged ring in the center of the South Lawn after winning the Ultimate Fighting Championship title card. In the audience, the president, newly 80, had just announced that the Iran war was over, and the Strait of Hormuz was open.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/politics/iran-talks-trump-victory-peace/

[2026-06-18 11:02 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: War risk. Is Australia prepared for medicine shortages?

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/war-risk-is-australia-prepared-for-medicine-shortages/

[2026-06-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan’s defense chief challenges China’s military spending data

Snippet: Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questioned the accuracy of China’s official military spending figures in a fresh sign that Tokyo is taking a tougher line in response to Beijing’s claims that its regional rival is pursuing “new militarism.”

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/japan-defense-minister-koizumi-china-military-spending/

[2026-06-18 10:45 UTC+10:00] [US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P.

Snippet: President Trump’s agreement with Iran opened new fissures in his party on Wednesday, with Republicans on Capitol Hill and beyond questioning whether his administration had secured adequate concessions from Iranian leaders after months of a costly and unpopular war.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/us/politics/trump-iran-deal-republicans-criticism.html

[2026-06-18 10:34 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump blows through his Iran red lines in justifying peace deal

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump and his team had several red lines that they used to justify the U.S. war against Iran. At a press conference on Wednesday, Trump largely brushed them aside.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/politics/trump-iran-red-lines-peace-deal/

[2026-06-18 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ben Gurion Airport Terminal One to reopen ahead of school holidays after Iran war forced closure

Snippet: Flights from Ben-Gurion Airport Terminal One are expected to reopen on June 28 ahead of the school holidays.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899762

[2026-06-18 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel seizes property tied to Gaza drone smuggling in first-of-its-kind enforcement action

Snippet: Israel Police, working in coordination with the Southern District Unit and the National Headquarters for Economic Counter Terrorism under the Defense Ministry, confiscated property on Wednesday linked to drone smuggling into the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the year.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-899765

[2026-06-18 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks open at fresh record high despite hawkish Fed, Iran uncertainty

Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001600320

[2026-06-18 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/americas-emea/trump-irans-president-sign-deal-to-end-mideast-war/2368001

[2026-06-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war

Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774345

[2026-06-18 09:16 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘I’m the boss’, Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine’s war aims

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a roomful of global leaders “I’m the boss,” as he and other G7 heads acknowledged Ukraine’s improved battlefield fortunes with a unified pledge of support and fresh sanctions against Russia.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/politics/trump-boss-g7-ukraine-war/

[2026-06-18 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: All-Pro tackle Jeffery Simmons embraces Robert Saleh's aggressive Titans' defense

Snippet: Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons speaks to the media after NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/titans-saleh-defense-jeffery-simmons-189f8205cf4f07177dac5e00a0389a52

[2026-06-18 08:52 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Full MOU text revealed as Trump justifies ending Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/full-mou-text-revealed-as-trump-justifies-ending-iran-war/

[2026-06-18 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, defence minister tells BBC

Snippet: Japan must "strengthen its defence capabilities", Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has told the BBC, emphasising the need to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined the country since World War Two.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8qd4595eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s parliament speaker signals shift from war to rebuilding prosperity after sealing US deal

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/irans-parliament-speaker-signals-shift-from-war-to-rebuilding-prosperity-after-sealing-us-deal/

[2026-06-18 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump signs MoU with Iran, White House official says

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a White House official told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899761

[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sharp defense satellite receivers offer both low and geostationary links

Snippet: Sharp is also developing this civilian version of the satellite receiver. (Photo by Kyoko Hariya)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/sharp-defense-satellite-receivers-offer-both-low-and-geostationary-links

[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Congress Moves To Boost Drone Funding As "War Unicorns" See Possible Procurement Supercycle

Snippet: Needham analysts see increasing congressional support for drones and counter-drone technologies as lawmakers advance the latest FY27 National Defense Authorization Act and related appropriations bills. This is bullish for defense-tech "war unicorns" specializing in drones, robotics, autonomy, and counter-UAS systems, as the Trump war economy shifts into higher gear.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/great-news-war-unicorns-needham-finds-washington-support-drones-defense-bill

[2026-06-18 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea training camp in Guadalajara

Snippet: South Korean players drink water ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mexico-drone-south-korea-world-cup-guadalajara-f652d627c1c6e7b8bb6e19c238dde3d3

[2026-06-18 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's big banks weigh financing arms makers in break with past

Snippet: A Mogami-class frigate. Japanese financial institutions are considering greater involvement in the country's defense sector. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-big-banks-weigh-financing-arms-makers-in-break-with-past

[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US used Musk’s Grok AI to deploy 2,000 munitions during Iran war

Snippet: US forces employed Elon Musk’s Grok AI to strike over 2,000 targets in 96 hours during the joint US-Israel war on Iran, according to a written declaration from the US Department of Defense’s digital and artificial intelligence chief, Cameron Stanley.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-used-musks-grok-deploy-2000-munitions-during-iran-war

[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Tennis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Moutet drops 'F-bomb' seven times

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/moutet-drops-f-bomb-seven-times-20260618-p607ui.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 07:18 UTC+10:00] [Air defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump clears a low bar at the G7 after months of tumult

Snippet: Heading into the gathering, expectations were modest, as Trump officials and G7 allies hoped to avoid any major blow-ups.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/17/trump-and-allies-keep-the-peace-at-the-g7-summit-after-months-of-tumult-00966117?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 07:16 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US releases text of Iran peace plan as Trump says deal averts ‘worldwide depression’

Snippet: Details of 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to Tehran

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/trump-us-iran-war-mou-deal

[2026-06-18 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. releases Iran MOU text, including 60 days of no-charge Hormuz transit

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday unveiled the text of a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the Iran war, which includes safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz with no charge for 60 days.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000600315

[2026-06-18 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting military conscription in Israel

Snippet: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest against military recruitment and call for the release of detained draft resisters outside a military prison near Kfar Yona, Israel, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/photos-ultra-orthodox-jews-protesting-military-conscription-israel-aecfd08e59c24e238af4dbb28c0e0504

[2026-06-18 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Invokes Defense Production Act As US Moves To Rebuild Weapons Stockpiles

Snippet: The Trump administration is seeking a major increase in defense spending while simultaneously using executive authority to accelerate weapons production, reflecting growing concern over U.S. munitions inventories after the war with Iran, according to NBC.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-invokes-defense-production-act-us-moves-rebuild-weapons-stockpiles

[2026-06-18 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal

Snippet: Tehran's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it was considering a plan for the presidents of the US and Iran to sign the deal ending the war, ahead of an expected ceremony in Switzerland.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tehran-says-considering-plan-iran-us-presidents-sign-deal

[2026-06-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Song Jong-hwan] What the US–Iran peace means for South Korea

Snippet: In January this year, the World Economic Forum released the results of a survey of 1,300 experts worldwide. Half of the respondents described the current international situation as “extremely dangerous,” while another 40 percent regarded it as “dangerous.” Commenting on the findings, professor Kim Jung-ho of Sogang University observed that although we may not call it World War III, localized wars with global implications are already unfolding across different regions of the world.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774158

[2026-06-18 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ex-OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of bribery in UK trial

Snippet: The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria's former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statement.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ex-opec-president-diezani-alison-madueke-cleared-of-bribery-in-uk-trial/

[2026-06-18 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Luigi Mangione’s head-scratching psych defense could work in his favor, according to experts

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/luigi-mangiones-psych-defense-could-work-in-his-favor-experts/

[2026-06-18 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump justifies Iran deal as a way to prevent 'economic catastrophe'

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if it does not abide by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US, adding he was concerned the war could spark an “economic catastrophe” dooming his presidency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-justifies-iran-deal-way-prevent-economic-catastrophe

[2026-06-18 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump justifies Iran deal as a way to prevent 'economic catastrophe'

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if it does not abide by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US, adding he was concerned the war could spark an “economic catastrophe” dooming his presidency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-defends-iran-deal-way-prevent-economic-catastrophe

[2026-06-18 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says Iran deal may be signed within days, possibly Thursday or Friday

Snippet: EVIAN, France — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/trump-says-iran-deal-may-be-signed-within-days-possibly-thursday-or-friday/2367895

[2026-06-18 05:37 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump goes after critics who want a more comprehensive deal with Iran

Snippet: The president warned that continuing the war could lead to an "international depression.”

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/17/trump-attacks-skeptics-who-want-a-more-comprehensive-deal-with-iran-00965720?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel after Oct. 7: a strategic assessment nearly three years on - analysis

Snippet: Nearly three years after Hamas’ devastating attack on Israel on October 7, which plunged the country into a multifront war, Israel finds itself at a strategic crossroads as a new US-Iran memorandum of understanding reshapes the regional battlefield.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899754

[2026-06-18 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli officials fear Iran is just 'buying time,' will not follow through on final agreement

Snippet: Israeli defense officials fear Tehran will use the 60-day window to buy time and strengthen its position, with Iran expected to receive significant relief in economic sanctions and in fuel and oil trade, according to an N12 news site report.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899658

[2026-06-18 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran to define Strait of Hormuz administration with Oman and Gulf states, senior U.S. officials say

Snippet: Iran and Oman will define how the Strait of Hormuz is administered in discussion with other Persian Gulf states under the agreement to end the war in the Middle East, senior U.S. officials told reporters Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/iran-mou-deal-strait-hormuz-oman-toll.html

[2026-06-18 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bichette has 3 hits, McLean strikes out 9 as Mets beat Reds 9-1 to avoid series sweep

Snippet: New York Mets’ Juan Soto celebrates with his teammates after scoring on an RBI single by Mark Vientos during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Jackson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mets-reds-score-bichette-mclean-b8d38b0187c830a851a27c0591c2c9d0

[2026-06-18 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US military to stay in Gulf region 'for a while', Trump says

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will leave its military in the Gulf "for a while" after Washington struck a deal with Tehran to end the nearly four-month war in the region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-military-stay-gulf-region-while-trump-says

[2026-06-18 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UAE airlines offer expanded insurance after Iran conflict

Snippet: DUBAI — The UAE's two biggest airlines have launched beefed up travel insurance packages in an effort to lure back holidaymakers scared away by the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/uae-airlines-offer-expanded-insurance-after-iran-conflict/2367891

[2026-06-18 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: A European nation wants to buy Japan's defense equipment, Koizumi says

Snippet: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks on a podcast hosted by Radio Nikkei. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/a-european-nation-wants-to-buy-japan-s-defense-equipment-koizumi-says

[2026-06-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: NSW Labor has a secret weapon to fight off One Nation

Snippet: June 18, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/nsw-labor-has-a-secret-weapon-to-fight-off-one-nation-20260616-p6078y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: What's in the 14-point plan to end the US-Iran war? | The National

Snippet: US officials on Wednesday detailed the 14-point plan to end the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/06/17/whats-in-the-iran-deal/

[2026-06-18 04:55 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Revealed: US-Iran deal includes $425b fund, immediate end to oil sanctions

Snippet: Washington: The United States will immediately waive restrictions on Iranian oil exports and ultimately lift all sanctions, as well as help develop a $US300 billion ($425 billion) development fund for Iran, under President Donald Trump’s deal to end the war.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/revealed-us-iran-deal-includes-425b-fund-immediate-end-to-oil-sanctions-20260618-p607th.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's top defense contactor branches out into small interceptor drones

Snippet: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is pouring resources into developing drones. (Photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-top-defense-contactor-branches-out-into-small-interceptor-drones

[2026-06-18 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's top defense contractor branches out into small interceptor drones

Snippet: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is pouring resources into developing drones. (Photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-top-defense-contractor-branches-out-into-small-interceptor-drones

[2026-06-18 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Polish government advances plan for a US military base, says official

Snippet: Gen. Wieslaw Kukula, the Polish armed forces chief of staff, right, and Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk, left, discuss strengthening security of Poland’s border, May, 27, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poland-united-states-nato-permanent-military-base-fe16f485d52b900d1369273802a82bfc