[2026-03-12 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Los ataques iraníes a mercantes e infraestructura energética disparan el precio del petróleo

Snippet: Un hombre inspecciona un auto dañado en un ataque israelí en la playa pública de Ramlet al-Baida en Beirut, Líbano, la mañana del jueves 12 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Bilal Hussein)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-libano-eeuu-guerra-petroleo-basora-b68bbe17996d79a1022c8222436a11e0

[2026-03-12 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Electric car prices drop, helping EU sales — report

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The average price of an electric car dropped for the first time since 2020 in Europe last year, which helped sales, a report found Thursday, as the EU debates weakening climate targets for automakers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/business/foreign-business/electric-car-prices-drop-helping-eu-sales-report/2298448

[2026-03-12 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Missing Illinois dad Dan Davis found dead after months of ‘agony’ for family searching for him

Snippet: A missing Illinois father was found dead more than three months after a car crash in which he refused medical treatment and was later dropped off at work by police before disappearing.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/us-news/body-of-missing-illinois-dad-daniel-davis-found-in-chicago-suburbs-after-three-month-search/

[2026-03-12 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Afternoon Update: Labor fuel quality downgrade to pump supply into regions; Atlassian’s AI-driven layoffs; and finding your personal style

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/12/afternoon-update-thursday-ntwnfb

[2026-03-12 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain's Wayve

Snippet: TOKYO — Uber announced Thursday its first robotaxi partnership in Japan, teaming up with Nissan and British artificial intelligence autonomous driving startup Wayve for a trial this year in Tokyo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/business/foreign-business/uber-plans-tokyo-robotaxi-trial-with-nissan-and-britains-wayve/2298443

[2026-03-12 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran's unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring

Snippet: Mourners and supporters of the Iranian government attended a funeral in Tehran on Wednesday for senior military commanders and others killed during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-12-2026-oil-prices-90e17dbf7354d1e9428994ab2a036506

[2026-03-12 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Helicopter rescue saves men, dog from Australian floodwaters

Snippet: SYDNEY — A helicopter pilot airlifted two men and a dog from the roof of a car engulfed in raging floodwaters in a dramatic rescue in northern Australia that was captured on video.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/world/asia-oceania/helicopter-rescue-saves-men-dog-from-australian-floodwaters/2298438

[2026-03-12 16:19 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Dwindling reserves. Fuel security politics hides the truth

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/dwindling-reserves-fuel-security-politics-hides-the-truth/

[2026-03-12 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Albanese government avoids the 'w' word

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/chris-bowen-fuel-prices-war-iran-nationals/106436196

[2026-03-12 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Autonomous A2Z completes W40.5b funding, gears up for IPO this year

Snippet: Autonomous A2Z said Thursday it has completed a 40.5 billion won ($27.4 million) pre-IPO funding round, bringing its total funding to 122.5 billion won — the largest amount raised by a self-driving startup in Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692899

[2026-03-12 15:44 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Iran steps up attacks on ports, tankers and oil terminals in campaign to disrupt energy markets

Snippet: Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/12/iran-war-live-updates-oil-trump-middle-east-crisis-israel-lebanon-iraq-latest-news

[2026-03-12 15:35 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Perth man charged dousing himself in accelerant, setting car alight in fiery end to police chase

Snippet: A man has been charged after he allegedly doused himself in an accelerant and set his car alight when a police pursuit came to an end in Gosnells earlier this year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-man-charged-dousing-himself-in-accelerant-setting-car-alight-in-fiery-end-to-police-chase-20260312-p5o9xa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-12 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: All big four banks now tip triple-dip rate hike pain for borrowers

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/interest-rates-reserve-bank-anz-cash-rate-prediction/f9dc2991-73c4-4483-982f-a29e70df4d8d

[2026-03-12 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Oil price could fly past unheard-of milestone, major bank warns

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/oil-could-surge-past-us150-dollars-a-barrel-commonwealth-bank-of-australia/443f4abe-4131-4cc9-884f-160821d44f35

[2026-03-12 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fuel quality rules relaxed to add 100 million litres more petrol

Snippet: Australia's fuel quality standards will be temporarily relaxed to bring on more supply. (ABC News: Ed Gannon)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/petrol-quality-relaxed-100-million-litre-boost/106446796

[2026-03-12 15:06 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: NSW prepares for fuel shortages at hospitals as Australia relaxes petrol standards for 60 days

Snippet: Chris Minns says ‘no need for panic buying’ as state government considers emergency supplies and impact on critical services

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/12/nsw-prepares-for-fuel-shortages-at-hospitals-as-australia-relaxes-petrol-standards-for-60-days

[2026-03-12 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran live updates: Brent crude oil tops $100 a barrel

Snippet: Fire crews were working to contain a blaze Wednesday at the fuel storage tanks at Oman’s Port of Salalah, amid days of Iranian attacks, according to the Oman News Agency.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-12-2026

[2026-03-12 14:40 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight

Snippet: From fuel caps to four-day work weeks, the Middle East conflict has left the world’s top crude oil importing region desperate to shore up supplies

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/12/asia-energy-crisis-iran-war

[2026-03-12 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fears Easter travellers will hit the brakes as fuel prices climb

Snippet: Rising fuel prices are putting regional tourism businesses under pressure this Easter. (Supplied: Peel's Cruises)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/easter-tourism-fears-as-fuel-prices-deter-travellers-caravanners/106441734

[2026-03-12 14:12 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA flags another overpriced Davao road project, seeks Ombudsman probe

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/coa-overpriced-davao-road-project-ombudsman-probe/

[2026-03-12 13:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Two dead in horror boat crash in northern NSW

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/investigation-under-way-fatal-boating-accident-in-nsw-northern-rivers/8fcee4ee-803a-4502-ad10-2e030360c9e5

[2026-03-12 13:50 UTC+10:00] [Singaporean] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean man convicted for driving away with lover’s husband clinging to car bonnet

Snippet: While acknowledging that the man wanted to escape quickly, the judge said it did not give him ‘leeway’ to act so recklessly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3346290/singaporean-man-convicted-driving-away-lovers-husband-clinging-car-bonnet

[2026-03-12 13:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Hypocritical' visa change could block 7000 Iranians from Australia

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/albanese-government-labelled-hypocritical-over-visa-change-that-could-block-7000-iranians-from-australia/16555cda-3dfd-4bdd-a20d-db0219845df6

[2026-03-12 13:03 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Dog rescued from croc-infested floodwaters near Katherine

Snippet: Astonishing vision has captured the moment a dog was pulled from the window of a car surrounded by crocodile-infested rapids in the Northern Territory.Crews were called to Tony Green Crossing, west of Katherine, yesterday afternoon where a car had become stuck in floodwaters on the crossing.A passing helicopter dropped a police officer on top of the car, who helped extract the stranded driver and passenger.READ MORE: Bodies found in search for two missing Chinese backpackers after car located in floodwatersA

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/katherine-dog-rescued-from-croc-infested-waters/4d713b43-e68e-4a19-b53c-b8fd9fd0746f

[2026-03-12 12:40 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Woman and child found dead in Logan home

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/woman-child-found-dead-logan-queensland/2242750c-c029-4aad-bf24-66c3f9be7010

[2026-03-12 12:39 UTC+10:00] [Transport Department] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Multi-car crash on major bridge injures 10, shuts Hong Kong airport-bound lanes

Snippet: Police received a report about the crash on Tsing Ma Bridge at 8.31am, saying 10 people were slightly injured

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346283/multi-car-crash-major-bridge-injures-10-shuts-hong-kong-airport-bound-lanes

[2026-03-12 12:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Queensland man allegedly tried to sneak wanted NSW men into Indonesia via aircraft

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-man-charged-over-alleged-people-smuggling-black-flight-to-indonesia/19c0f30d-6947-4a34-9445-8acf870a6a5a

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tree kills rider in Muntinlupa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle rider died after a large tree along the national road in Putatan village, Muntinlupa City fell, hitting several vehicles and disrupting traffic near the city hall late Wednesday night.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/12/news/national/tree-kills-rider-in-muntinlupa/2298381

[2026-03-12 11:54 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Energy shock: families choose between cooling their homes and driving

Snippet: Households that bear the brunt of rising urban heat are rationing the energy to cool their homes, as they simultaneously face bill shock at the petrol bowser amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/energy-shock-families-choose-between-cooling-their-homes-and-driving-20260307-p5o8eu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-12 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Bahrain says Iranian assault targeted fuel tanks at Muharraq facility

Snippet: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said that Iranian attacks targeted fuel tanks at a facility in the city of Muharraq.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/bahrain-says-iranian-assault-targeted-fuel-tanks-muharraq-facility

[2026-03-12 11:19 UTC+10:00] [Dogs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Dog rescued by helicopter from raging flood waters in Northern Territory – video

Snippet: Video released by the NT Emergency Service shows the moment a dog is rescued from a car stranded in raging flood waters on a creek crossing west of Katherine. A helicopter pilot dropped a police officer on top of the vehicle to help the stranded driver and passenger and then went back to retrieve their dog from the vehicle.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/video/2026/mar/12/dog-rescued-by-helicopter-from-raging-flood-waters-in-northern-territory-video

[2026-03-12 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: Queensland aviation operator charged over alleged people-smuggling flight

Snippet: Topic:Organised Crime

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/queensland-aviation-operator-accused-organising-black-flight/106444572

[2026-03-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump denies knowledge of report blaming US for school bombing

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-iran-school-missiles-tomahawk-explosion-usa-responsibility/2f613d33-f9fe-40e9-8cb8-1e9e88564e73

[2026-03-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Government's 100-million-litre fuel promise amid supply 'panic'

Snippet: Oil prices, which shot up briefly to nearly $US120 a barrel on Monday, have since settled at around $US90. Source: AAP / Simon Mossman

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/government-redirects-fuel-to-ensure-australian-supply-pm-confirms/3ocvs8lrc

[2026-03-12 10:53 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Police investigating after newborn baby found in Melbourne backyard

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/keilor-downs-newborn-baby-found-in-north-west-melbourne/cc8d002d-bfda-4010-a807-f811be21c0c8

[2026-03-12 10:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as Iran war continues to fuel oil volatility

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Thursday as investors grappled with volatile oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East, even after the U.S. and its allies announced an unprecedented emergency release of crude reserves to calm energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/12/asia-pacific-markets-today-nikkei-225-hang-seng-index-kospi.html

[2026-03-12 10:17 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fuel tanks on fire at Omani port

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/fuel-tanks-on-fire-at-omani-port-20260312-p5o9ru.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-12 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teenage boy killed and two others injured as car hits Ipswich underpass

Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/fatal-crash-ipswich-goodna-teenagers/106444638

[2026-03-12 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gunman busted after driver found shot dead, slumped over wheel of SUV in NYC: cops

Snippet: A Georgia man was found shot dead behind the wheel of an SUV in Brooklyn this week, and his alleged killer – a local to the area – was arrested several hours later, cops said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/us-news/gunman-busted-after-driver-found-shot-dead-slumped-over-wheel-of-suv-in-nyc-cops/

[2026-03-12 09:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Where is the fuel? Can you answer that question?' Karl grills Chalmers

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-prices-australia-stefanovic-confronts-chalmers-over-shortage-price-rise/47bc48fa-e0cd-4619-b442-bc065878ccda

[2026-03-12 09:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: 'Get your acts together!' Treasurer pushed by Karl Stefanovic on fuel shortages

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/get-your-acts-together-treasurer-pushed-by-karl-stefanovic-on-fuel-shortages-20260312-p5o9qt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-12 09:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Truck driver dies in Sydney highway rollover

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/truck-driver-dies-in-sydney-highway-rollover-20260312-p5o9qo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-12 08:59 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Driver killed by his own truck in Sydney highway rollover

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/truck-driver-killed-in-sydney-highway-rollover/fdca29d8-6f28-4bea-a047-c6a86e072b76

[2026-03-12 08:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussie tech giant cuts 1600 jobs in AI push

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/atlassian-job-losses-aussie-software-company-blames-ai-cutting-1600-jobs/e45e3983-1e46-4430-b699-031a4b7c6c9f

[2026-03-12 08:37 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Crackdown on ‘suspicious’ petrol price hikes coming, says Chalmers

Snippet: Jim Chalmers says the government will crack down on fuel sector misconduct as petrol prices spike following the outbreak of war in the Middle East and Labor comes under attack for failing to shore up fuel supplies in regional Australia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/crackdown-on-suspicious-petrol-price-hikes-coming-says-chalmers-20260312-p5o9p1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-12 08:34 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Second person charged after alleged kidnapping in south-west Sydney

Snippet: A second person has been charged over the alleged kidnappingof a Sydney tobacco store owner, leading to a covert police operation to save him.The 53-year-old man was snatched by four people from outside his shop on Meadows Road in Mount Pritchard just after 6am on February 24, with CCTV footage showing him being bundled into a Hyundai hatchback.The victim is seen trying to fight the men off, but wasn't able to do so.LIVE UPDATES: Iran threatens to strike Americans on

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-mt-pritchard-kidnapping-man-charged/88c7e307-ff04-48e4-83c3-800b357023a5

[2026-03-12 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bizarre moment naked man is arrested on Sacramento freeway after crash and carjacking attempt

Snippet: A man who crashed his car outside Sacramento and tried to carjack another driver somehow ended up nude when police arrested him.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/us-news/naked-man-arrested-on-sacramento-freeway-after-crash-and-carjacking-attempt/

[2026-03-12 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: GCC condemns drone attack on Oman’s Salalah port

Snippet: The secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned a drone attack on fuel storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah port.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gcc-condemns-drone-attack-omans-salalah-port

[2026-03-12 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ballsy move! Kickboxer pulls car with just his testicles in bizarre stunt for mental health awareness

Snippet: He went balls-out for a good cause.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/us-news/kickboxer-pulls-car-with-just-his-testicles-in-bizarre-stunt-for-mental-health-awareness/

[2026-03-12 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Accused Mexican smuggler caught with 1,000 pounds of liquid meth in truck tank faces life in prison

Snippet: A Mexican citizen accused of trying to smuggle a half ton of liquid methamphetamine hidden in a truck’s fuel tank at the California border is facing life in prison.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/us-news/accused-mexican-smuggler-caught-with-1000-pounds-of-liquid-meth-in-truck-tank-faces-life-in-prison/