[2026-05-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Thank you for your attention to this matter: Trump's iron-hand-in-velvet-glove approach to social media | The National

Snippet: "Thank you for your attention to this matter" has closed hundreds of US President Donald Trump's social media posts, from policy directives to commendations to profanity-laced screeds directed at political opponents.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/25/trump-truth-social-thank-you-for-your-attention-to-this-matter/

[2026-05-25 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump utilizes right-wing influencers to push support for Iran agreement within Republican Party

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is utilizing right-wing influencers and media figures identified with the MAGA camp to explain the outlines of the deal with Tehran and prevent a political rebellion within the president's conservative base, according to Monday reports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-897239

[2026-05-25 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ilhan Omar brushes off proposal that could see her banned from Congress

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/us-news/omar-confronted-on-camera-over-gop-proposal-targeting-foreign-born-lawmakers-good-luck-to-her/

[2026-05-25 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Weak, ineffective people': Trump slams 'Dumocrats, RINOs' who warned against rumored Iran deal

Snippet: US President Donald Trump slammed recent critics of the rumored 60-day ceasefire agreement with Iran, saying people “know nothing about the potential deal I am making with Iran, things that haven’t even been negotiated yet,” in a post on Truth Social on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897236

[2026-05-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taipei ‘optimistic’ about arms deal even after US Navy chief says it’s on ice

Snippet: Taiwan’s defence minister says Washington has not notified the island of any pause to a US$14 billion weapons package

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354780/taipei-optimistic-about-arms-deal-even-after-us-navy-chief-says-its-ice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 21:07 UTC+10:00] [Institute for National Defense and Security Research] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taipei ‘optimistic’ about arms deal even after US Navy chief says it’s on ice

Snippet: Taiwan’s defence minister says Washington has not notified the island of any pause to a US$14 billion weapons package

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354780/taipei-optimistic-about-arms-deal-even-after-us-navy-chief-says-its-ice

[2026-05-25 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on Iran as the US president negotiates a deal in the nearly three-month-old war, two sources said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-897237

[2026-05-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The language of the American presidency doesn’t apply to Trump | Robert Reich

Snippet: Trump and his allies have so undermined the US government that we need a new vocabulary to describe them

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/25/american-presidency-trump

[2026-05-25 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran's Jews: From ancient roots to the modern day

Snippet: When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the joint sessions of the US Congress in March 2015, just as President Obama was about to sign a nuclear deal with Iran, he misquoted the Biblical story of Esther in an attempt to thwart the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action from being signed, and to set out his case that Iran posed an existential threat to Jews and the state of Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/irans-jews-ancient-roots-modern-day

[2026-05-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Extra innings brings extra strategy. Just don't expect top hitters to decide it

Snippet: From left to right, New York Mets left fielder Tyrone Taylor, center fielder A.J. Ewing, and right fielder Carson Benge celebrate after winning a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/extra-innings-intentional-walks-5b8ef299c9a2e8762e42d2c241eff227

[2026-05-25 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pope calls US-backed ‘just war’ idea outdated

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV on Monday described the concept of a “just war”, advanced by US President Donald Trump’s administration, as “outdated”, warning that “humanity is slipping into a violent culture of power”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pope-calls-us-backed-just-war-idea-outdated

[2026-05-25 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Iran War Live Updates: Peace Deal Could Take Days to Nail Down

Snippet: Tehran4:03 p.m. May 25

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/25/world/iran-war-trump

[2026-05-25 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pope Leo XIV urges AI regulation for the common good

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful at the end of the Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-ai-tech-trump-vatican-anthropic-d92d0108730d146baa46da041b8523da

[2026-05-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The art of the incomplete deal: To open the strait, Trump had to leave the hard issues for later

Snippet: Washington: The temporary agreement that the Trump administration announced with Iran this weekend isn’t a peace deal. It isn’t a nuclear deal. It isn’t a missile deal.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/the-art-of-the-incomplete-deal-to-open-the-strait-trump-had-to-leave-the-hard-issues-for-later-20260525-p600i1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: A Collapsing Europe Shows Where Democrat Policies Will Take America

Snippet: Authored by Andrew Widburg via AmericanThinker.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/collapsing-europe-shows-where-democrat-policies-will-take-america

[2026-05-25 18:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AmCham Korea hosts Mick Mulvaney to discuss Trump 2.0 policy direction

Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a special luncheon in Seoul on Thursday featuring Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff under US President Donald Trump, to discuss the future direction of US policy and its implications for Korea and global business.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755527

[2026-05-25 18:43 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Resource dominance reshaping Trump’s rivalry with China

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/resource-dominance-reshaping-trumps-rivalry-with-china/

[2026-05-25 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran downplays prospect of imminent US agreement

Snippet: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran and Washington have reached conclusions on several issues discussed as part of a potential memorandum of understanding. However, he stressed that this should not be interpreted as meaning that Iran is close to signing any agreement with the U.S.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-downplays-prospect-imminent-us-agreement

[2026-05-25 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: CIA knows Iran's real power center while Washington pretends otherwise - opInion

Snippet: As negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked, US President Donald Trump convened a high-level meeting Friday with senior US national security officials, including the CIA director, secretary of defense, and vice president, to discuss scenarios for a possible return to military confrontation with the Islamic Republic.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897213

[2026-05-25 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: DOJ confirms Interpol Red Notice bid vs Bato dela Rosa

Snippet: The Justice Department has confirmed that Philippine authorities have applied for an Interpol Red Notice against Senator Bato dela Rosa. DOJ spokesman Polo Martinez said the request for an Interpol Red Notice was among the legal remedies available to authorities seeking Dela Rosa’s arrest. This developed as authorities continue searching for Dela Rosa.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/videos/watch-doj-confirms-interpol-red-notice-bid-vs-bato-dela-rosa/2350893

[2026-05-25 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Guardians play the Nationals in first of 3-game series

Snippet: Washington Nationals (27-27, second in the NL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (32-23, first in the AL Central)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/baseball-washington-nationals-cleveland-guardians-illinois-9941812df2364d9197a4c593390cdcdf

[2026-05-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lebanon: Those who resist Israel are now called internal enemies of the state

Snippet: As with previous rounds of negotiations, the latest US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel, held in Washington earlier this month, signalled the laundering of war through diplomacy.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/lebanon-those-who-resist-israel-are-now-called-internal-enemies-state

[2026-05-25 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Padilla defends staff against allegation she helped dela Rosa 'escape'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla defended his deputy chief of staff, retired Colonel Jean Robles, from allegations linking her to the escape of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa last week from the Senate despite being under the chamber's "protective custody."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/padilla-defends-staff-against-allegation-she-helped-dela-rosa-escape/2350907

[2026-05-25 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism

Snippet: What's the long-term global impact of the war on Iran?

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/iran-war-day-87-trump-says-us-not-in-rush-to-sign-deal-dashing-optimism

[2026-05-25 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Fool, ignoramus': Parliamentary committee suspended as senators clash

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/senate-estimates-bridget-mckenzie-glenn-sterle-clash/106718614

[2026-05-25 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US-Iran deal hopes push oil prices below $100 a barrel | The National

Snippet: Oil prices slipped below $100 a barrel on Monday on hopes of a deal between the US and Iran, after President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz blockade would stay in place until an agreement is sealed.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/25/oil-prices-iran-war-us-trump/

[2026-05-25 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail

Snippet: The United States will either secure a strong agreement with Iran or confront the country “another way”, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says after President Donald Trump moved to temper expectations that an agreement to end the war is close.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/rubio-says-us-will-find-another-way-if-iran-talks-fail

[2026-05-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Iran and U.S. play down hopes for imminent breakthrough in war

Snippet: NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD – Iran and the United States played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war on Monday, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying there will either be a good agreement or Washington would deal with the country in “another way.”

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/25/world/trump-iran-deal-us-blockade/

[2026-05-25 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian analyst says Trump retreated from two key elements in proposal

Snippet: Iranian affairs analyst Hassan Ahmadian said the media attention surrounding recent diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran has exceeded the actual progress achieved in negotiations, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-analyst-says-trump-retreated-two-key-elements-proposal

[2026-05-25 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Trump says blockade in place until deal is reached | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/25/live-us-iran-negotiations/

[2026-05-25 16:28 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'I'll cut you up': Senate hearing derailed by fiery stoush between MPs

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/labor-senator-glenn-sterle-and-nationals-senator-bridget-mckenzie-caught-in-heated-moment-that-briefly-derails-hearing/43cc859e-c73f-49a3-8a58-a6a399699adb

[2026-05-25 16:24 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Rubio says US-Iran agreement ‘pretty solid’ as oil price falls amid optimism for deal

Snippet: Secretary of state says a deal could materialise ‘today’, while Trump says talks with Iran proceeding constructively as he faces criticism from within his own party

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/25/iran-war-news-middle-east-crisis-oil-price-us-tehran-peace-talks-deal-strait-hormuz

[2026-05-25 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Financial Times details emerging Tehran-Washington framework

Snippet: A proposed agreement between Tehran and Washington would extend the current ceasefire by 60 days, creating time for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme and the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reported, quoting a diplomat.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/financial-times-details-emerging-tehran-washington-framework

[2026-05-25 16:15 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: MP's WhatsApp account hacked by foreign power

Snippet: A foreign state actor has hacked a parliamentarian and three staff members' WhatsApp accounts, leading to the platform being temporarily blocked.A Department of Parliamentary Services official told a Senate hearing today there was a "targeted phishing activity" on March 6.They received reports from a parliamentarian and three staffers that their accounts had been compromised.READ MORE: 'Maybe today': Rubio hints US-Iran deal could come sooner than we thinkAn MP's WhatsPApp account was hacked into by a foreign state actor.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/foreign-state-actor-hacked-parliamentarians-whatsapp-account/90e7f13c-a3eb-47bc-b5e0-afd669f4d9f1

[2026-05-25 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Enhanced Games: swimmer Gkolomeev beats 50m freestyle world record at drug-fuelled contest

Snippet: All other competitors fall short at event with performance-enhancing substances backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jnr

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3354735/enhanced-games-swimmer-gkolomeev-beats-50m-freestyle-world-record-drug-fuelled-contest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Barbados] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Enhanced Games: swimmer Gkolomeev beats 50m freestyle world record at drug-fuelled contest

Snippet: All other competitors fall short at event with performance-enhancing substances backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jnr

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3354735/enhanced-games-swimmer-gkolomeev-beats-50m-freestyle-world-record-drug-fuelled-contest

[2026-05-25 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks furor hijacks election finale with fight over hate speech

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755453

[2026-05-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Between the Senate crazies and your electric bill

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/exclusive-content/best-senate-coup-sara-duterte-impeachment-electric-bill-increase/

[2026-05-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Between the Senate crazies and your electric bill

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/best-senate-coup-sara-duterte-impeachment-electric-bill-increase/

[2026-05-25 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Can the Pentagon beat China if it struggles with Iran?

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/can-the-pentagon-beat-china-if-it-struggles-with-iran/

[2026-05-25 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Things to know: Duties and responsibilities of the Senate president

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-role-responsibilities-senate-president-philippines/

[2026-05-25 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Things to know: Duties and responsibilities of the Senate president

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-role-responsibilities-senate-president/

[2026-05-25 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US-Iran talks make progress, Syria set for first parliament meeting and UAE delivers Eid aid to Gaza | The National

Snippet: In today's episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump tells negotiators to "take their time" as a deal between America and Iran moves closer.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/05/25/us-iran-talks-make-progress-syria-set-for-first-parliament-meeting-and-uae-delivers-eid-aid-to-gaza/

[2026-05-25 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Cash Pop

Snippet: The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-aac5c671eff448f29c1c801c825ae903

[2026-05-25 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Pick 3

Snippet: The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-e7014e3d5a634d16883f72c5893e5db6

[2026-05-25 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Hit 5

Snippet: The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-830eca9fd1ce4b0fbebf94f526c57f7c

[2026-05-25 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Match 4

Snippet: The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-3d02b12d6ef3464fad2545ed36de5192

[2026-05-25 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Keno

Snippet: The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lotteries-838ff3ee007546d9a69fca7396a22242

[2026-05-25 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mayors' group questions dela Rosa’s prolonged Senate absence

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Mayors for Good Governance on Monday questioned the prolonged absence of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa from Senate sessions, saying ordinary workers will face penalties for the same conduct while still receiving government pay.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/national/mayors-group-questions-dela-rosas-prolonged-senate-absence/2350850

[2026-05-25 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says Iran agreement will not resemble Obama-era accord

Snippet: US President Donald Trump defended the emerging agreement with Iran, saying any deal he signs would be fundamentally different from the nuclear accord negotiated under former President Barack Obama.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-iran-agreement-will-not-resemble-obama-era-accord