[2026-05-15 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: New Iraq PM pledges monopoly on arms

Snippet: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, whose government was voted in by Iraq’s parliament on Thursday, has vowed to ensure a state monopoly on weapons.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/new-iraq-pm-pledges-monopoly-arms

[2026-05-15 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen tests post-intervention low as Iran war, US rate uncertainty lift dollar

Snippet: The yen has steadily weakened amid growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold off on interest rate cuts this year. (Photo by Yoshikazu Imahori)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-tests-post-intervention-low-as-iran-war-us-rate-uncertainty-lift-dollar

[2026-05-15 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chinese Australians say Coalition pitch to cut non-citizens' welfare 'sounds like One Nation'

Snippet: Topic:Migration Policy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/chinese-australians-lash-angus-taylor-targeting-migrants/106680456

[2026-05-15 05:38 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Tensions flare after ship sunk near Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of major world events this Friday, May 15.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-politics-live-updates-donald-trump-visits-china-may-15-iran-israel-middle-east-war-blog-rolling-updates/521fb26c-adc2-4a13-b3de-93e92045da89

[2026-05-15 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Netanyahu hails blow dealt to Iran as Israel commemorates Holocaust

Snippet: JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel, together with the United States, had dealt the "heaviest blow" Iran's leadership had ever seen, as Israel began observing its annual Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/world/netanyahu-hails-blow-dealt-to-iran-as-israel-commemorates-holocaust/2344363

[2026-05-15 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Snippet: NEW YORK — Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. But they're still buying, thanks to more generous government tax refunds.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/news/world/retail-sales-growth-slowed-in-april-from-march-as-higher-gas-cost-leaves-less-room-for-nonessentials/2344362

[2026-05-15 05:31 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Who could replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/who-could-replace-keir-starmer-as-uk-prime-minister/7180f3c7-250f-445b-98a1-f7e0252af8a8

[2026-05-15 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wealthy use trusts to pay less tax, but does budget change go too far?

Snippet: Fri 15 May 2026 at 5:30am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/wealthy-discretionary-trusts-pay-less-tax-federal-budget-change/106666248

[2026-05-15 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: TasInsure unravelling a lesson for Liberals in promise management

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/tasinsure-promise-liberals-rockliff-analysis/106680490

[2026-05-15 05:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Un tribunal de migración se convierte en el eje de una contienda demócrata en NY

Snippet: Brad Lander, contralor de la ciudad de Nueva York, es arrestado por agentes de inmigración y del FBI frente al tribunal federal de inmigración, el 17 de junio de 2025, en Nueva York. (Foto AP/Olga Fedorova, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nueva-york-ny-lander-goldman-democratas-migrantes-bd2243a96bd44cfe3f075601d52e4cb0

[2026-05-15 05:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Taylor waves in a potential tradie bonanza

Snippet: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has one-upped the treasurer on a popular small business measure that would allow tradies to immediately write off a new ute on tax.Despite concerns housing-related tax reforms would hurt an already struggling construction industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers' decision to make the $20,000 instant asset write-off permanent for businesses with a turnover of less than $10 million was widely welcomed by the business community on Tuesday night.After several one-year extensions, the shift was praised for giving businesses

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-opposition-leader-angus-taylor-pledges-huge-boost-to-instant-asset-writeoff-for-small-businesses/21358f58-9c3f-4b91-9eaa-dda3a546f209

[2026-05-15 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US grand jury expands charges against Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader

Snippet: MEXICO CITY (AP) — A U.S. federal grand jury on Thursday expanded the charges against the second-in-command of Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel, accusing him of methamphetamine trafficking and conspiracy to launder money.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mexico-jalisco-new-generation-cartel-gardener-jardinero-audias-flores-silva-ac2cc2723e6a92b5ecc2ea69e72c3345

[2026-05-15 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: DOJ Sues DC Bar Over Its Prosecution Of Former Trump Lawyer, Calls It "Partisan Arm Of Leftist Causes"

Snippet: Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/doj-sues-dc-bar-over-its-prosecution-former-trump-lawyer-calls-it-partisan-arm-leftist

[2026-05-15 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution

Snippet: The coalition has scheduled to fast-track controversial legislation ahead of the potential passage of the bill to dissolve the Knesset, which was submitted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition late on Wednesday night in a move that could bring the election date forward from October 27.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-896280

[2026-05-15 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Diaspora Jews aren't ‘traitors’ for not making aliyah, Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli says

Snippet: Diaspora Jews should not be branded as “traitors” for choosing to remain outside Israel, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said Tuesday in an interview with The Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein at the Tel Aviv Conference at Tel Aviv University.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-896272

[2026-05-15 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds

Snippet: Dana Williamson, a former top aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, leaves the federal courthouse in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Sophie Austin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/xavier-becerra-california-dana-williamson-conspiracy-democrat-e348ee2b3073d52db24f1baecb254a56

[2026-05-15 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Finally, a tax fight that actually means something

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/finally-a-tax-fight-that-actually-means-something/106680686

[2026-05-15 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iraq's parliament approves government program and partial Cabinet lineup

Snippet: Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, speaks to Iraqi lawmakers before submitting his government in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Iraqi Presidency Office via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iraq-cabinet-parliament-government-10d14e41dd8a5c54d982874aeece4005

[2026-05-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: If Angus Taylor can’t thread this political needle, his fate might be all sewn up

Snippet: May 15, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/if-angus-taylor-can-t-thread-this-political-needle-his-fate-might-be-all-sewn-up-20260513-p5zwkq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Angus Taylor promises permanent tax cuts and to reinstate all negative gearing

Snippet: Fri 15 May 2026 at 4:59am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/coalition-to-repeal-labor-property-tax-changes/106681866

[2026-05-15 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Canadian city mayor denies using AI for government decisions

Snippet: The mayor of the Canadian city of Vancouver, Ken Sim, has clarified that artificial intelligence systems are not used to make municipal decisions after remarks about digital assistants handling parts of his workload sparked debate online, local media reported.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639992-canada-artificial-intelligence-government/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-15 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The mayor of the Canadian city of Vancouver, Ken Sim, has clarified that artificial intelligence systems are not used to make municipal decisions after remarks about digital assistants handling parts of his workload sparked debate online, local media reported.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639992-canada-artificial-intelligence-government/

[2026-05-15 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Emails show Patel trip included 'VIP snorkel' at Pearl Harbor memorial

Snippet: FBI director Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration; the United States Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives the on Capitol Hill, Tuesday May 12, 2026, in Washington.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fbi-kash-patel-snorkel-hawaii-pearl-harbor-192a81cde7a5879aab747bc0ba4b78b9

[2026-05-15 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Biden FBI Quietly Hid Trump Prosecution Files For Potential Post-2028 Case

Snippet: Authored by Luis Cornelio via Headline USA,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/biden-fbi-quietly-hid-trump-prosecution-files-potential-post-2028-case

[2026-05-15 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Who are the ministers in Iraq's new government? | The National

Snippet: Iraq's parliament on Thursday approved 14 of the candidates nominated by prime minister-designate Ali Al Zaidi for ministerial posts, ending months of political deadlock following the November general election.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/14/who-are-the-ministers-in-iraqs-new-government/

[2026-05-15 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South Africa: Opposition parties pile pressure on Ramaphosa

Snippet: Members of South African opposition parties walk out of a question and answer session by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is facing claims of misconduct by hiding from police and tax authorities a 2020 break-in at one of his homes, and theft of large sums of foreign currency.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/14/south-africa-opposition-parties-pile-pressure-on-ramaphosa/

[2026-05-15 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Taylor's bold budget reply a mix of sound and dubious policy commitments

Snippet: Fri 15 May 2026 at 4:37am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/federal-budget-reply-angus-taylor-welfare-migrants/106681244

[2026-05-15 04:35 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US reportedly dropped fraud charges against Indian billionaire after he hired Trump’s lawyer

Snippet: Gautam Adani, richest man in Asia, was accused of conspiring to pay $250m in bribes to Indian government officials

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/14/gautam-adani-billionaire-trump

[2026-05-15 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Varma hands Punjab fifth successive loss in IPL

Snippet: Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma celebrates after their win in the Indian Premier League cricket match against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala, India, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-mumbai-punjab-abddb2442ac8d98a00e1072b0567e33a

[2026-05-15 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Modi visit shows UAE-India ties 'growing from strength to strength', minister says | The National

Snippet: A visit to the UAE on Friday by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a sign of the two countries' relationship “growing from strength to strength”, an Emirati minister has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/14/modi-visit-shows-uae-india-ties-growing-from-strength-to-strength-minister-says/

[2026-05-15 04:30 UTC+10:00] [House of Representatives] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress

Snippet: Announcement of taskforce comes after resignations of two congressmen amid sexual misconduct allegations

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/14/house-congress-sexual-misconduct

[2026-05-15 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec ready for BARMM polls, BSKE, says Garcia

Snippet: Comelec chair George Erwin Garcia explains the preparations for the coming November 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections during a press briefing on Wednesday afternoon. —GERALDFORD TICKE

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475244/comelec-ready-for-barmm-polls-bske-says-garcia/

[2026-05-15 04:27 UTC+10:00] [Foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Bessent discusses investment board, expanding US-China trade with Trump in Beijing

Snippet: President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday and discussed topics ranging from market access for U.S. businesses in China to the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/14/bessent-trade-china-beijing-00921177?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-15 04:20 UTC+10:00] [Labour] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on a cabinet resignation: Labour’s leadership crisis is really an identity crisis | Editorial

Snippet: The prospect of a contest exposes a deeper truth: the party’s problems go far beyond Keir Starmer

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/14/the-guardian-view-on-a-cabinet-resignation-labours-leadership-crisis-is-really-an-identity-crisis

[2026-05-15 04:19 UTC+10:00] [Hungary] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on life after Orbán: Péter Magyar’s fast start bodes well for Hungary and for Europe | Editorial

Snippet: The new government in Budapest has already made an impact in Brussels. At home, the new prime minister is so far doing and saying the right things

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/14/the-guardian-view-on-life-after-orban-peter-magyars-fast-start-bodes-well-for-hungary-and-for-europe

[2026-05-15 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu’s missteps: How Israeli leadership eroded US support - opinion

Snippet: One thing I’ve learned in half a century in Washington observing politics and politicians is that the worst wounds are self-inflicted. Don’t take my word for it, though I have some scars. You can ask Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, Newt Gingrich, Kristy Noem, Pam Bondi, and recently-resigned-in-disgrace Representatives Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-896031

[2026-05-15 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Yemen sides agree to release over 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of 11-year war

Snippet: AMMAN, Jordan — Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Thursday reached a deal to free over 1,600 detainees in the largest swap during Yemen's 11-year civil war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/world/yemen-sides-agree-to-release-over-1600-detainees-in-the-largest-swap-of-11-year-war/2344333

[2026-05-15 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tourist facing charges after video showed rock hurled at Hawaiian monk seal

Snippet: Cars pass in front of the federal building housing the U.S. District Court in Honolulu on March 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/monk-seal-harassment-endangered-maui-tourist-6c3c3e0d372b26b824582c624352bdfc

[2026-05-15 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: BRICS nations must shatter US ‘sense of impunity’ – Iranian FM

Snippet: BRICS member states must join forces to counter the US´ growing “sense of superiority and impunity,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639995-brics-must-shatter-us-sense-impunity-iranian-fm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-15 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: BRICS nations must shatter US ‘sense of impunity’ – Iranian FM

Snippet: BRICS member states must join forces to counter the US´ growing “sense of superiority and impunity,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639995-brics-must-shatter-us-sense-impunity-iranian-fm/

[2026-05-15 03:31 UTC+10:00] [Wes Streeting] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

Snippet: Former health secretary, who is on the party’s right, says he wants a leadership contest with a broad range of candidates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/14/wes-streeting-quits-cabinet-and-calls-on-starmer-to-resign

[2026-05-15 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Un-costed nonsense’: coalition economic plan blasted

Snippet: May 15, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/un-costed-nonsense-coalition-economic-plan-blasted/

[2026-05-15 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli war aggression

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on fellow BRICS nations to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States and Israel, as the war in the Middle East and the related fuel crisis dominate the two-day gathering in the Indian capital, New Delhi.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/iran-urges-brics-nations-to-condemn-us-israeli-war-aggression

[2026-05-15 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Who is Andy Burnham? The ex-Manchester mayor set to be the next PM

Snippet: Andy Burnham now looks set to be the 59th prime minister of the UK after Labour MPs backed him to take over as their party leader.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8pml5z8p6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-15 03:22 UTC+10:00] [Cannes film festival] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fatherland review – Sandra Hüller brings a bayonet of intelligence to Paweł Pawlikowski’s taut return

Snippet: Cannes film festival: Hanns Zischler stars as Thomas Mann on his 1949 tour of Germany, contending with political barbs, personal tragedy and his daughter, played by an extraordinary Hüller

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/14/fatherland-review-sandra-huller-thomas-mann-pawel-pawlikowski-cannes-film-festivali

[2026-05-15 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Did You See Hakeem Jeffries' Press Conference Tantrum?

Snippet: Authored by Matt Margolis via PJMedia.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/did-you-see-hakeem-jeffries-press-conference-tantrum

[2026-05-15 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norway’s move to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for Malaysia's navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defense suppliers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/news/world/malaysia-slams-norway-for-revoking-export-license-for-a-naval-missile-system/2344324

[2026-05-15 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel's defense minister condemns soccer star Lamine Yamal for flying Palestinian flag

Snippet: Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned FC Barcelona soccer star Lamine Yamal on Thursday after the right midfielder was seen waving a Palestinian flag during the team's victory parade in their home city.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-896239

[2026-05-15 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government

Snippet: Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has been ⁠sworn in with only a partial cabinet ⁠after lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on key postings, including interior and defence.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/iraqs-parliament-approves-new-ali-al-zaidi-government

[2026-05-15 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Michigan teen tobacco use ticks up as prevention funding lags

Snippet: While teen tobacco use in Michigan remains far below historic highs, data shows it’s beginning to rise again, fueling renewed calls to boost prevention spending that has fallen far short of federal recommendations.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/teen-tobacco-use-michigan-rising-34cfcff0c66ecc5bb7bd1e0d75305072