[2026-08-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Setting the record straight, again, on alleged Lacson unexplained wealth

Snippet: WE again write to dispel yet another malevolent attack by Rigoberto Tiglao against Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson, in his July 31, 2026 column, this time insinuating — again, without basis — that the increase in Senator Lacson’s net worth was linked, among other things, to brokering the land for the new Senate building.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/setting-the-record-straight-again-on-alleged-lacson-unexplained-wealth/2396580

[2026-08-03 01:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Gaza death toll mounts as Israel continues strikes despite peace plan 'breakthrough' | The National

Snippet: At least 16 people were reported killed in Gaza on Sunday as Israel continued attacks on the Palestinian territory despite US President Donald Trump's announcement this week of a breakthrough in implementing his peace plan.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/02/gaza-death-toll-mounts-as-israel-continues-strikes-despite-peace-plan-breakthrough/

[2026-08-03 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House

Snippet: Rep.-elect Max Miller, R-Ohio, arrives for new member orientation check-in and program registration with Emily Moreno in Washington, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/max-miller-abuse-allegations-trump-335959b543bb410b51540ea9c6ec2571

[2026-08-03 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'Defend Israel Or The Homeland': Top US General Issues Stark Warning To Pentagon Brass

Snippet: The highest-ranking US general in Europe informed the Pentagon this week that he does not have enough naval units to protect Israel against potential Iranian missile strikes, according to a report by the Washington Post on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/defend-israel-or-homeland-top-us-general-issues-stark-warning-pentagon-brass

[2026-08-03 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US punished Colombia’s outgoing leader for calling Gaza war ‘genocide’ – FM to RT (VIDEO)

Snippet: Israel is at the heart of Washington’s long-running tensions with Colombia and its outgoing President Gustavo Petro, Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio has told RT.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643770-colombia-trump-palestine-israel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran signaled it would allow Hormuz to reopen before Trump called off attacks: report

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/02/us-news/iran-signaled-it-would-allow-hormuz-to-reopen-before-trump-called-off-attacks-report/

[2026-08-03 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: No breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Trump halts attack on Iran

Snippet: Trump ‘cancels attack on Iran’ saying deal is near

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/no-breakthrough-on-strait-of-hormuz-as-trump-halts-attack-on-iran

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

Source: RT News

Title: US and Israel staged Spain migration invasion – Iran

Snippet: The US and Israel orchestrated the mass migrant crossing from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta to punish Madrid for its refusal to bow to pressure on the Middle East conflicts, Iran’s embassy in Kenya has suggested. Spain has been at odds with Washington and West Jerusalem over the Gaza war and strikes on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643773-us-israel-staged-spain-migrant-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-03 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump’s immigration approval holds steady as economy rating remains low, AP-NORC poll finds

Snippet: President Donald Trump, center, walks from Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 31, 2026, from Camp David, the presidential retreat. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-approval-rating-immigration-economy-iran-healthcare-f14da4276e2e0d5ec9b79f0d48e22788

[2026-08-02 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Says "Perimeters Of A Deal Reached" With Iran To Reopen Hormuz After Call With Saudi Crown Prince

Snippet: The past few days have been tense. Although no US strikes were launched from Friday night into Saturday morning and the Gulf region remained quiet early Sunday, anticipation surrounding President Trump's next move is keeping energy traders and Gulf governments on edge. The big concern is that another round of strikes could trigger a wider regional conflict, particularly as the Iranian-backed Houthis have reactivated offensive operations in the southern Red Sea in recent weeks.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-says-perimeters-deal-reached-iran-reopen-hormuz-after-call-saudi-crown-prince

[2026-08-02 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israel has serious concerns with Gaza deal

Snippet: A Palestinian woman inspects a destroyed building following an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gaza-trump-israel-hamas-palestinians-disarmament-deal-72b1493ca75bb9d4cf195f325d8dc425

[2026-08-02 23:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump calls off new attack on Iran

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/trump-calls-off-new-attack-on-iran-20260802-p60krn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson may visit Taguig after corruption-free flood control program

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Sunday said he may consider visiting Taguig City, the political bailiwick of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, once the flood control program there is properly implemented and devoid of corruption.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/lacson-may-visit-taguig-after-corruption-free-flood-control-program/2396576

[2026-08-02 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Michigan Democratic primary showdown to test waters over Israel, Gaza and party's future | The National

Snippet: Michigan, the swing state the President Donald Trump won twice and home to the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the US, is once again at the centre of the country's politics.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/02/michigan-democratic-primary-showdown-to-test-waters-over-israel-gaza-and-partys-future/

[2026-08-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [US political lobbying] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The pro-Israel lobby has swayed US presidents since Truman. It must end with Trump | Ian Lustick and Eli Clifton

Snippet: Our new book tracks the growth over nearly eight decades, of the most powerful foreign policy lobby in US history

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/02/pro-israel-lobby-presidents

[2026-08-02 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Water-System Hacks Hit 7 States This Week, FBI Warns, As Trump Shoots Down Iran Theory

Snippet: Cyberattacks on municipal water systems were reported in at least seven states this week, according to a joint public service announcement from the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency - and in some cases, the agencies say, the malicious activity actually degraded water operations. The feds declined to name the states.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/water-system-hacks-hit-7-states-week-fbi-warns-trump-shoots-down-iran-theory

[2026-08-02 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Exploring the odyssey of American patriotic songs and their impact

Snippet: A crowd sings, “God Bless America,” as they wait to watch the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/patriotic-songs-protest-god-country-music-5aac7408c75fc509f37769a0c990eea8

[2026-08-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump is determined to pursue his trade war – and he may be difficult to stop

Snippet: The president’s minions have trawled the statutes to restore roadblocks to trade. The invocation of Smoot-Hawley looks especially dangerous

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/02/trump-tariffs-weapon

[2026-08-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US small business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: For most US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs aren’t the big issue they were

Snippet: Tariffs are annoying and disruptive, but this round is less impactful – and business owners are taking them in their stride

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/02/us-small-businesses-trump-tariffs

[2026-08-02 21:31 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Decades on from the US’s disastrous campaign in Afghanistan, Trump is making all the same mistakes | Simon Tisdall

Snippet: The president has blundered into a ‘forever war’ with Iran he can’t win, but refuses to end. Such hubris has a long history

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/02/donald-trump-iran-afghanistan-25-years-same-mistakes

[2026-08-02 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ken Martin hunkers down at Democratic National Committee

Snippet: Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at DNC headquarters, Jan. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-committee-trump-martin-omalley-midterms-e5825eaff55dd197a89c6aaf9639f1fe

[2026-08-02 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump's Iran U-turns feed 'Taco' narrative | The National

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s latest move in the Iran conflict has added another chapter to a pattern critics have called “Taco” — short for “Trump always chickens out”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/02/trumps-iran-u-turns-feed-taco-narrative/

[2026-08-02 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump claims Israel supported halting Iran strikes, Jerusalem bus driver attacked

Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-904318

[2026-08-02 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump 'cancels' Iran strikes as Israeli attacks on Gaza continue

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly on Iran's nuclear programme and reopening the Strait of Hormuz completely.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-cancels-iran-strikes-israeli-attacks-gaza-continue

[2026-08-02 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump cancels planned attack on Iran

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has canceled a planned attack on Iran after saying the outlines of an agreement had been reached that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address what he described as Tehran’s “nuclear threat.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643765-trump-cancels-planned-attack-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-02 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion

Snippet: At a cabinet meeting at Camp David, US President Donald Trump declared that the United States is prepared to significantly escalate military pressure on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904308

[2026-08-02 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Palestinian Islamic Jihad agrees to Board of Peace's proposed disarmament deal - report

Snippet: The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has agreed to the disarmament deal set forth by US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, the Saudi state-owned Al-Hadath reported on Sunday afternoon, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904313

[2026-08-02 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why has Trump halted Iran attacks, and what is the deal he is hinting at?

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached “rapidly”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/why-has-trump-halted-iran-attacks-and-what-is-the-deal-he-is-hinting-at

[2026-08-02 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: MBS and Trump talk over the phone

Snippet: Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has spoken to US President Donald Trump over the phone on developments in the region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/mbs-and-trump-talk-over-phone

[2026-08-02 19:10 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump cancels strikes on Iran, says deal imminent

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he was canceling planned strikes on Iran pending a rapid agreement with Tehran to end the conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-says-he-is-cancelling-strikes-on-iran-pending-a-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-02 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump dice que ordenará una pausa en ataques a Irán tras acordar bases para fin de guerra

Snippet: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sale del Air Force One en el Aeropuerto Municipal de Morristown, Nueva Jersey, el viernes 31 de julio de 2026, tras un viaje a Camp David, la residencia de descanso presidencial. (AP foto/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-arabia-saudi-guerra-negociacion-ormuz-2955365119c17a020cd99d9c353bd67d

[2026-08-02 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that Iran, Gulf leaders asked Iran to halt strikes - report

Snippet: Iranian military officials denied US President Donald Trump's claims that Iran asked the US to stop the attacks, the IRGC-affiliated Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904296

[2026-08-02 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: WATCH Devastating wildfires tear through Washington state

Snippet: Wildfires burning across more than 100,000 hectares in Washington state, US, have triggered widespread evacuations and power outages around the city of Spokane, state officials said on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643767-wildfires-spokane-washington-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals take road slide into matchup with the Braves

Snippet: Washington Nationals (55-57, fourth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (66-45, first in the NL East)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/atlanta-braves-washington-nationals-illinois-baseball-athlete-injuries-a200b3abfa3943fcaf08ae1a81559b7b

[2026-08-02 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says he has canceled a planned attack on Iran after reaching an agreement over the 'perimeters of a deal'

Snippet: President Donald Trump said early Sunday he has canceled a planned attack on Iran following a request by Tehran and its regional neighbors.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/02/trump-planned-attack-on-iran-canceled-after-reaching-outline-of-deal.html

[2026-08-02 17:39 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Better than before, Eala eyes redemption vs Pegula with Washington title at stake

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-redemption-jessica-pegula-washington-open-2026/

[2026-08-02 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bill Maher calls out Fauci for telling ‘actual lies’ about COVID-19 origins after Senate hearing

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/02/media/bill-maher-calls-out-fauci-for-telling-actual-lies-about-covid-19-origins-after-senate-hearing/

[2026-08-02 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Rubio says Iranian regime must change, praises Trump's ambition in Middle East strikes

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Iranian regime “has to change,” claiming that Tehran must abandon its efforts to dominate the Middle East in an interview with Fox News on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904293

[2026-08-02 16:56 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Emergency warnings as US west battles wildfires, extreme heat

Snippet: Wildfires burning across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations and power outages in and around the city of Spokane, state officials say.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/emergency-warnings-as-us-west-battles-wildfires-extreme-heat-20260802-p60kq8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump podría lucrarse con anuncios sobre política al vender acceso rápido a sus publicaciones

Snippet: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sostiene una imagen impresa de una publicación en su red social Truth Social en un acto sobre carbón, el jueves 4 de junio de 2026, en la Oficina Oval de la Casa Blanca en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-truth-social-inversiones-pago-insider-trading-d031c653e4635675114d4d8a73e5e73f

[2026-08-02 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Incendio forestal avivado por el viento provoca evacuaciones en el este de Washington

Snippet: Gente mira el incendio de Old Trails desde el W. Northwest Boulevard, el sábado 1 de agosto de 2026, en Spokane, Washington. (AP Foto/Young Kwak)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/washington-incendio-evacuaciones-ec5cef26619c5610a1cbf4b37e9a0268

[2026-08-02 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Raging wildfire torches Spokane homes, turns neighborhood into hellscape: terrifying video

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/02/us-news/spokane-washington-wildfire-torches-homes-turns-neighborhood-into-hellscape-in-terrifying-video/

[2026-08-02 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region

Snippet: Wildfires across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations and power outages in the Spokane area, state officials said on Saturday evening.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-904287

[2026-08-02 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s ‘short war’ is spiralling out of control. His personal failings were the trigger

Snippet: August 2, 2026 — 3:30pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-s-short-war-is-spiralling-out-of-control-his-personal-failings-were-the-trigger-20260802-p60km0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Alexandra Eala stuns Naomi Osaka to set up Washington Open final against Jessica Pegula | The National

Snippet: Alexandra Eala continued her breakthrough season by upsetting third-seeded Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday ​to ​reach the final ​of the Mubadala DC Open ⁠in Washington.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/08/02/alexandra-eala-stuns-naomi-osaka-to-set-up-washington-open-final-against-jessica-pegula/

[2026-08-02 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump, Kushner, oligarchs and flamingos. Welcome to Albania's revolution

Snippet: Inside Albania anger is brewing at a level not seen since the fall of Communism.The people are protesting for the preservation of a free and fragile paradise.They’re also protesting against an allegedly "corrupt" government with ties to oligarchs and the underworld, as well as one name in particular … Trump.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/albanias-flamingo-revolution-awash-with-trump-greed-oligarchs/106924816

[2026-08-02 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Trump backs away from Iran attack and says 'perimeters of deal' agreed | The National

Snippet: Latest updatesIran war latest: Trump backs away from Iran attack and says 'perimeters of deal' agreed

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/02/live-trump-backs-away-from-iran-attack-and-says-perimeters-of-deal-agreed/

[2026-08-02 14:45 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran

Snippet: President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighbours

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/02/trump-climbs-down-on-iran-strikes-after-saudi-alarm-and-threats-from-tehran

[2026-08-02 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump holds off on new strikes against Iran amid emerging 'deal'

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/donald-trump-holds-off-on-strikes-against-iran/106987644

[2026-08-02 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump says parameters met for a deal to end Iran war

Snippet: President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 31, 2026, after a trip to Camp David, the presidential retreat. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-strait-hormuz-israel-gaza-mideast-f4c225f6667d9fd171616304701825a0