[2026-04-10 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Not so long ago, US President Donald Trump openly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637587-battle-for-hungary-us-eu/

[2026-04-10 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Macacua confirms bid for Parliament district seat

Snippet: COTABATO CITY — Interim Chief Minister (ICM) Abdulraof Macacua has confirmed his bid for a district seat through the first Bangsamoro Parliament elections this year, and praised political quarters endorsing him to the regular CM post.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/10/regions/macacua-confirms-bid-for-parliament-district-seat/2317331

[2026-04-10 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: New Jersey Governor Sherrill Lifts 40-Year Nuclear Moratorium

Snippet: Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation that scraps New Jersey’s 40-year de facto moratorium on new nuclear power plants, clearing the way for expanded baseload generation in a state long plagued by some of the nation’s highest utility bills.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/new-jersey-governor-sherrill-lifts-40-year-nuclear-moratorium

[2026-04-10 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A call for political truce

Snippet: When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. — African proverb

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/10/opinion/columns/a-call-for-political-truce/2317429

[2026-04-10 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu initiates direct negotiations with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah, establishing peace

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday announced that his cabinet would begin ceasefire and Hezbollah disarmament talks with Lebanon "as soon as possible," in light of the current active warfront between the IDF and Hezbollah and the upcoming peace talks with Iran in Islamabad.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892516

[2026-04-10 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: India’s Assam and Kerala states hold legislative assembly elections

Snippet: Millions of ‌Indians have voted in local elections in two states and a federally-governed territory, kicking ⁠off four key ⁠contests scheduled this month as a test of support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/9/indias-assam-and-kerala-states-hold-legislative-assembly-elections

[2026-04-10 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election

Snippet: Over the past decade alone, Peru has seen nine different presidents occupy the government palace in Lima. On Sunday, it sets out to elect a 10th.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/9/a-record-breaking-field-what-to-expect-from-perus-presidential-election

[2026-04-10 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has given instructions to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the disarming of Hezbollah.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-israel-wants-start-peace-talks-lebanon-soon-possible

[2026-04-10 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: FBI Arrests Former Army Contractor For Allegedly Leaking Top Secret Details About Special Forces To Media

Snippet: Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/fbi-arrests-former-army-contractor-allegedly-leaking-top-secret-details-about-special

[2026-04-10 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Netanyahu suggests 'direct talks' with Lebanon | The National

Snippet: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has instructed his Cabinet to "open direct negotiations" with Lebanon as soon as possible, following repeated calls from Beirut for talks between the two countries.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/09/netanyahu-offers-direct-talks-with-lebanon-on-hezbollah/

[2026-04-10 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Let’s build King David’s Zion, not some Super-Sparta - opinion

Snippet: Yet again, most Israelis are upholding the covenant uniting wartime democracies. Citizens must be loyal, today supporting this necessary war against Iran’s nuclear-hungry, ballistic-missile-toting, genocidal jihadis – and their Lebanese lapdog Hezbollah. The government should reward this hyper-patriotism by being hyper-responsible: declaring war reflects the profound decision to risk soldiers’ and civilians’ lives to save the country.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-892309

[2026-04-10 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Am I a Zionist? Why Zionism must remain broader than politics - opinion

Snippet: Are you a “Zionist”? It’s a question I’m asked constantly – from all directions.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-892094

[2026-04-10 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greenland hits back at Trump amid Nato tensions: ‘we’re not ‌some piece of ‌ice’

Snippet: Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen defended his nation against Trump’s remarks, emphasising global unity and Nato’s importance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3349563/greenland-hits-back-trump-amid-nato-tensions-were-not-some-piece-ice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-10 01:31 UTC+10:00] [World War II] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greenland hits back at Trump amid Nato tensions: ‘we’re not ‌some piece of ‌ice’

Snippet: Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen defended his nation against Trump’s remarks, emphasising global unity and Nato’s importance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3349563/greenland-hits-back-trump-amid-nato-tensions-were-not-some-piece-ice

[2026-04-10 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong seeks to raise bond issuance ceiling to HK$900 billion

Snippet: Government proposes to raise borrowing ceiling from HK$700 billion to HK$900 billion to fund infrastructure development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349561/hong-kong-seeks-raise-bond-issuance-ceiling-hk900-billion?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-10 01:22 UTC+10:00] [Infrastructure Bond Programme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong seeks to raise bond issuance ceiling to HK$900 billion

Snippet: Government proposes to raise borrowing ceiling from HK$700 billion to HK$900 billion to fund infrastructure development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349561/hong-kong-seeks-raise-bond-issuance-ceiling-hk900-billion

[2026-04-10 01:15 UTC+10:00] [JD Vance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: JD Vance’s claims about Orbán, the EU and Hungary fact-checked

Snippet: US vice-president said bloc tried to ‘destroy’ country’s economy, despite it being a net recipient of EU funds

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/09/jd-vance-claims-orban-eu-hungary-election-fact-checked

[2026-04-10 01:01 UTC+10:00] [British politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Police gear up to interview high-profile witnesses over Peter Mandelson

Snippet: LONDON — Police investigating former U.K. ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson over his association with Jeffrey Epstein are gearing up to interview high-profile figures in British politics.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-police-gear-up-interview-high-profile-witnesses-peter-mandelson/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-10 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Newsroom Edition: Did the Albanese government try to bury its gambling reforms? - podcast

Snippet: Released just hours before Australians began their Easter long weekend, the Albanese government’s long awaited reforms to gambling advertisements have been described as ‘timid’.Jo Tovey speaks to Patrick Keneally, Mike Ticher and Tom McIlroy about whether a partial ban is better than nothing.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/apr/09/newsroom-edition-did-the-albanese-government-try-to-bury-its-gambling-reforms-full-story-podcast

[2026-04-10 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Traffic falls on major Sydney and Melbourne roads as fuel crisis sees Australians cut back on driving

Snippet: Exclusive: Trips on Sydney’s key thoroughfares have fallen by thousands per day, according to government data

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/09/traffic-sydney-melbourne-roads-fuel-crisis-petrol-prices-australia

[2026-04-10 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Why is Anthony Albanese visiting Singapore amid Australia’s fuel crisis – and what could come from it?

Snippet: The Middle East conflict has shaken both nations: Australia is facing shortfalls of oil, while Singapore’s gas supply is under threat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/09/anthony-albanese-singapore-visit-australia-fuel-crisis-explainer

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Paul Hounkpè, the moderate challenger facing favourite Wadagni in Benin vote

Snippet: Sunday's presidential election in Benin will pit Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni against a single opponent: Paul Hounkpè, of the Cowry Forces for ⁠an Emerging Benin party.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/09/paul-hounkpe-the-moderate-challenger-facing-favourite-wadagni-in-benin-vote/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Argentina's Congress approves bill easing glacier protections for mining

Snippet: Argentina’s Congress has approved a controversial bill easing glacier protections to boost mining investments. The legislation, promoted by President Javier Milei, passed with 137 votes in favor and 111 against. It could unlock over $30 billion in investments, mainly for copper, gold, and silver projects. (AP Video by Victor R.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/milei-glacier-bill-argentina-environment-climate-change-27d4f5638c148f0b10690cf3114309f5

[2026-04-10 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021

Snippet: Authorities point to rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for increased expenditure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3349559/hong-kong-spent-hk113-billion-legco-poll-35-over-figure-2021?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-10 00:43 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021

Snippet: Authorities point to rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for increased expenditure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3349559/hong-kong-spent-hk113-billion-legco-poll-35-over-figure-2021

[2026-04-10 00:38 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Why colluding with King Donald’s insanity is the only game in town | John Crace

Snippet: The madness is contagious – and nowhere has this been more evident than in the newly minted two-week ceasefire with Iran

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/09/donald-trump-insanity-ceasefire-iran

[2026-04-10 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the astronauts of the Artemis II mission that Canadians 'couldn't be more proud' of them.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwykpw99ed2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz - analysis

Snippet: Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended, for now, with US President Donald Trump claiming victory, but the US-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an entrenched, radical government with control over the Strait of Hormuz and a powerful lever over global energy markets and Gulf rivals, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892494

[2026-04-10 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Front-runner Wadagni eyes Presidency in Benin vote

Snippet: In Benin, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the clear favorite in Sunday’s presidential election, backed by outgoing president Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two terms.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/09/front-runner-wadagni-eyes-presidency-in-benin-vote/

[2026-04-10 00:27 UTC+10:00] [Crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Geht die Energiekrise trotz Waffenruhe im Iran weiter?

Snippet: Der wirtschaftspolitische Podcast von POLITICO Deutschland.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/power-and-policy/geht-die-energiekrise-trotz-waffenruhe-im-iran-weiter/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-10 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli cabinet 'secretly approves record number' of new West Bank settlements

Snippet: Israel’s cabinet has secretly approved a record number of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to the Israeli news channel i24NEWS.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-cabinet-secretly-approves-record-number-new-west-bank

[2026-04-09 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Can Istanbul rival Dubai? Turkey looks to woo investors as Iran war reshapes region

Snippet: With the war on Iran exposing global centres of capital in the Gulf to risk, the Turkish government is looking for ways to lure investors and firms based in the United Arab Emirates to Turkey.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/could-istanbul-rival-dubai-turkey-offers-incentives-investors-iran-war-reshapes-region

[2026-04-09 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Benin faces uneven race for president

Snippet: Benin's long-serving finance minister and chosen successor of outgoing president Patrice Talon is expected to win elections on Sunday, with the economy booming but jihadist attacks blighting the north.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/09/benin-faces-uneven-race-for-president/

[2026-04-09 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Spain condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon, ramps up opposition to Iran conflict

Snippet: Spain strongly condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of the US and Israeli military campaigns despite US threats to punish uncooperative NATO allies.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892485

[2026-04-09 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Deported to Eswatini: Cambodian refugee questions controversial US policy

Snippet: A Cambodian refugee long-settled in the United States, ex-convict Pheap Rom, remains bewildered at how he wound up behind bars in the African nation of Eswatini for months after being swept up in Donald Trump's deportation blitz.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/09/deported-to-eswatini-cambodian-refugee-questions-controversial-us-policy/

[2026-04-09 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: House Democrats Threaten Contempt For Bondi If She Doesn't Testify In Epstein Probe

Snippet: Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/house-democrats-threaten-contempt-bondi-if-she-doesnt-testify-epstein-probe

[2026-04-09 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lebanon PM seeks support from Pakistan for inclusion in ceasefire talks

Snippet: Lebanese prime minister Nawaf Salam has asked the Pakistani prime minister to confirm the country’s inclusion in the Iran war ceasefire with the US, after Israeli strikes killed more than 250 people in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanon-pm-asks-pakistan-confirm-inclusion-ceasefire-talks

[2026-04-09 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick

Snippet: NEW YORK — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new podcast that he says will begin “a new era of radical transparency in government,” according to a teaser video first obtained by The Associated Press.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/world/rfk-jr-is-launching-a-podcast-to-expose-lies-that-have-made-americans-sick/2317426

[2026-04-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Half our petrol supply riding on PM's trip to Asian neighbour

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Singapore, talking up the chances of a deal to lock in supply from the country that already ships half of Australia's petrol.The hastily organised meeting amid continued worries about Iran's effective closure of a critical shipping route is being pitched as a chance to guarantee gas supplies in return for oil.Singapore refines Middle Eastern oil and ships fuel around the world, including more than half of the petrol imported by Australia, 16

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/australia-oil-crisis-prime-minister-anthony-albanese-lands-in-singapore-on-mission-to-cement-oil-supply/0e9b8d55-8bc1-4e4b-a86a-d64af25b635a

[2026-04-09 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu corruption trial to resume on Sunday

Snippet: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, according to a statement released by the Israeli court hours after Israel lifted the state of emergency imposed as a result of its war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-corruption-trial-resume-sunday

[2026-04-09 23:22 UTC+10:00] [French politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Paris Prosecutors drop drug probe against French MEP Rima Hassan

Snippet: PARIS — French MEP Rima Hassan has been cleared of wrongdoing after being accused of carrying illegal drugs, according to a statement from her party and the Paris prosecutor’s office.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/french-mep-rima-hassan-drug-possession-accusation-dropped/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: We almost caught Atong Ang here in PH- Remulla

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - Authorities nearly captured fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang at an undisclosed location in the Philippines, but arresting officers—including Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla—arrived too late, the DILG chief said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/news/we-almost-caught-atong-ang-here-in-ph-remulla/2317393

[2026-04-09 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sidelined: EU shelves rare strategy debate as Middle East crisis takes priority

Snippet: Delay risks entrenching a policy vacuum as member states diverge and Brussels struggles to evolve its approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349548/china-sidelined-eu-shelves-rare-strategy-debate-middle-east-crisis-takes-priority?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sidelined: EU shelves rare debate as Middle East crisis takes priority

Snippet: Delay risks entrenching a policy vacuum as member states diverge and Brussels struggles to evolve its approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349548/china-sidelined-eu-shelves-rare-strategy-debate-middle-east-crisis-takes-priority

[2026-04-09 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lebanon calls for direct talks with Israel

Snippet: The Lebanese government is calling for direct talks with Israel, according to Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanon-calls-direct-talks-israel

[2026-04-09 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Snippet: Green Party leader Zack Polanski has attacked the government's record on building affordable and social housing at his party's local election campaign launch.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0v1qdd45no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Volatility is the 'new norm' for government bonds as interest rate uncertainty sees yields whipsaw

Snippet: European government bonds reversed course on Thursday, moving higher after plunging during the previous session, as a fragile Middle East ceasefire keeps markets on edge.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/09/us-iran-ceasefire-interest-rates-bank-of-england-ecb-europe-bond-markets-risk-volatility-inflation.html

[2026-04-09 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Del campeón de la Premier a modo supervivencia: la temporada del Liverpool pende del hilo

Snippet: El técnico Arne Slot y Curtis Jones de Liverpool se retiran del campo tras la derrota 2-0 ante Paris Saint-Germain en la Liga de Campeones, el miércoles 8 de abril de 2026, en París. (AP Foto/Thibault Camus)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/liverpool-arne-slot-1a9387b992c1e9e10494ecf44fe5555a

[2026-04-09 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate

Snippet: People shop at a grocery store, in Schaumburg, Ill., Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-gdp-jobs-iran-dcb9dbdea745ddf15bea9b8f79ee308c

[2026-04-09 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Yoav Kisch announces summer vacation program to be expanded as schools reopen after ceasefire

Snippet: The Education Ministry plans to expand its subsidized summer program for elementary pupils by three weeks and launch a new summer program for middle school students in response to closures during the war, Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-892473