[2026-08-18 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US-Hamas channel has value, but only if terrorists disappear from Gaza’s future - editorial

Snippet: A high-level American delegation met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on Sunday as the Trump administration tried to move its Gaza plan forward and narrow the gaps over Hamas’s disarmament, Israel’s withdrawal and the future governance of the territory.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-905824

[2026-08-18 12:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump blames vandals for damaged grass at National Mall

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) -- US President Donald Trump says vandals are to blame for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial -- in the spot where he had a stage built and hosted crowds for his July 4 celebration.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843857

[2026-08-18 12:04 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump

Snippet: CNN says attack ‘beneath the office’ after Kristen Holmes asked president about Jon Ossoff’s comments on key aide

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/white-house-personal-attack-cnn-reporter-trump

[2026-08-18 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US won’t allow Gaza reconstruction until Hamas disarms – Kushner

Snippet: The US would not allow the reconstruction of Gaza until the Palestinian enclave is fully demilitarized, President Donald Trump’s peace envoy Jared Kushner said following meetings with Hamas officials and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644346-kushner-gaza-not-rebuild/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-18 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US would not allow the reconstruction of Gaza until the Palestinian enclave is fully demilitarized, President Donald Trump’s peace envoy Jared Kushner said following meetings with Hamas officials and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644346-kushner-gaza-not-rebuild/

[2026-08-18 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump admin briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas’ Big Bend National Park

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/trump-admin-briefly-pauses-contentious-border-project-in-texas-big-bend-national-park/

[2026-08-18 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cowboys celebran sumar producción y liderazgo de Von Miller a grupo inexperto de alas defensivas

Snippet: Von MIller (24), de los Commanders de Washington, observa tras un partido de fútbol americano de la NFL contra los Eagles de Filadelfia, el 4 de enero de 2026, en Filadelfia. (AP Foto/Daniel Kucin Jr., Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/miller-cowboys-liderazgo-produccion-nfl-45134657d94af62a7aa0aa6e962c8bc1

[2026-08-18 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s decision to scale back South Korea drills unsettles Asian allies: ‘makes no sense’

Snippet: The decision threatens to undermine the South Koreans and Japanese, unnerve Nato and embolden the Chinese and North Koreans, one expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3364352/trumps-decision-scale-back-south-korea-drills-unsettles-asian-allies-makes-no-sense?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 11:32 UTC+10:00] [Asia Society Policy Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s decision to scale back South Korea drills unsettles Asian allies: ‘makes no sense’

Snippet: The decision threatens to undermine the South Koreans and Japanese, unnerve Nato and embolden the Chinese and North Koreans, one expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3364352/trumps-decision-scale-back-south-korea-drills-unsettles-asian-allies-makes-no-sense

[2026-08-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cowboys glad to welcome Von Miller's production and leadership

Snippet: Washington Commanders linebacker Von Miller (24) looks on after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, on Jan. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/von-miller-dallas-cowboys-04e33280c17bbae1fc15bfb960e6a9c8

[2026-08-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Report: Kushner opposes Netanyahu's plans for ongoing targeted killings in Gaza

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner that the army will continue targeted killings in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli channel Channel 15.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-kushner-opposes-netanyahus-plans-ongoing-targeted-killings-gaza

[2026-08-18 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets caught between Mideast worries and AI optimism

Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/cnbc-daily-open-trump-iran-war-nvidia-oil-markets.html

[2026-08-18 11:10 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump reportedly casts mail-in ballot in Florida Republican primary

Snippet: President, who has decried mail-in ballots amid false claims of election fraud, issued March order to curb voting by mail

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/trump-mail-vote-florida-republican-primary

[2026-08-18 10:56 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Turkey’s Erdogan calls on Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/turkey-erdogan-urges-trump-pursue-talks-iran-august-2026/

[2026-08-18 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UK Prime Minister Burnham messaged someone posing as White House chief of staff - report

Snippet: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham communicated with somebody who was posing as a close adviser to US President Donald Trump, sources with knowledge of the situation told Politico on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905830

[2026-08-18 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The Papers: 'Who duped PM?' and 'Pep's agony'

Snippet: There's a mix of stories across Tuesday's front pages. "Who was the White House hoaxer who duped PM?" asks the Daily Mail as it reports that Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as the chief of staff to US President Donald. The paper says an international hunt is under way for the hoaxer responsible for the security breach during which Burnham thought he was sending messages to Susie Wiles "before becoming suspicious the contact was illegitimate".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjy03d2n1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-18 10:23 UTC+10:00] [US & Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, poll finds

Snippet: TRUMP. US President Donald Trump looks on as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-approval-falls-lowest-reuters-ipsos-poll-august-2026/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's slight of South Korea raises broader US security concerns

Snippet: President Donald Trump said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un treats him with “great respect,” a day after ordering the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea, which he criticized for not joining the U.S. war in Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-south-korea-military-exercises-american-interests-c602b29c49f56f2acdcca96bb6df08f3

[2026-08-18 10:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pentagon says it is 'actively working on executing' Trump's directive on S. Korea-US military drills

Snippet: A Pentagon official said Monday that the US Defense Department is "actively" working on executing US President Donald Trump's directive on South Korea-US military exercises, a day after Trump said he has ordered the Pentagon to "substantially" reduce the allies' drills.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843478

[2026-08-18 09:55 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump asked about relationship with Natalie Harp

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-asked-about-relationship-with-natalie-harp-20260818-p60p9p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 09:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

Snippet: President Donald Trump has said that the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cy45zjw424xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-18 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Judge stops FBI headquarters relocation to DC office building

Snippet: FBI Director Kash Patel attends a news conference at the Department of Justice, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fbi-headquarters-maryland-reagan-building-f5a77411bf54f3e17beb9cd41fd046a8

[2026-08-18 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says

Snippet: United States envoy Jared Kushner has stressed that the administration of President Donald Trump will not allow reconstruction in the devastated Gaza Strip until Hamas gives up its weapons.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/we-will-not-allow-gaza-to-be-rebuilt-until-hamas-disarms-kushner-says

[2026-08-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

Snippet: A day after he ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea and called North Korea "unthreatening and respectful,"US President Donald Trump said on Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had responded to his outreach.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843408

[2026-08-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY nursing homes urge Trump to preserve legal status for Haitian workers: ‘Unintended consequences’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/ny-nursing-homes-urge-trump-to-preserve-legal-status-for-haitian-workers/

[2026-08-18 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s tribute to Jiang Zemin reinforces continuity and party unity

Snippet: The president’s speech at a ceremony commemorating the centenary of Jiang’s birth sends a strong signal in the run-up to the 21st Communist Party congress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3364324/xi-jinpings-tribute-jiang-zemin-reinforces-continuity-and-party-unity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi Jinping’s tribute to Jiang Zemin reinforces continuity and party unity

Snippet: The president’s speech at a ceremony commemorating the centenary of Jiang’s birth sends a strong signal in the run-up to the 21st Communist Party congress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3364324/xi-jinpings-tribute-jiang-zemin-reinforces-continuity-and-party-unity

[2026-08-18 09:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US remains open to dialogue with N. Korea 'without preconditions': Washington

Snippet: The Department of State reiterated Monday that the United States remains open to talks with North Korea "without preconditions," a day after President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Pentagon to reduce South Korea-US military exercises in what appears to be a conciliatory gesture toward Pyongyang.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843385

[2026-08-18 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump approval drops as majority of Americans fear prolonged Iran conflict - poll

Snippet: US President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the US war with Iran will last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-905825

[2026-08-18 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Turkey's Erdogan urges Trump to continue US-Iran talks, offers support in diplomatic efforts

Snippet: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump in a call to continue talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions between the two countries, and offered Ankara's support in peace efforts, the Turkish presidency said in a statement on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905826

[2026-08-18 08:35 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Be quiet’: Trump berates reporter who asked about his relationship with female staffer

Snippet: Washington: Donald Trump and his White House aides savaged a reporter who asked about his relationship with a female staffer, bringing to the fore an innuendo that has circulated in Washington for some time.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-berates-reporter-who-asked-about-his-relationship-with-female-staffer-20260818-p60p7v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 08:15 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump berates CNN reporter

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-berates-cnn-reporter-20260818-p60p8e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump says US won’t extend Iran MOU as 60-day deadline for peace talks expires

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/trump-says-us-wont-extend-iran-mou-as-60-day-deadline-for-peace-talks-expires/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Claims Hegseth ‘on verge of losing job’ raise questions about future US-China defence ties

Snippet: Donald Trump is losing patience with the Pentagon chief because of the stalled Iran war, according to several sources

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364313/claims-hegseth-verge-losing-job-raise-questions-about-future-us-china-defence-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Claims Hegseth ‘on verge of losing job’ raise questions about future US-China defence ties

Snippet: Donald Trump is losing patience with the Pentagon chief because of the stalled Iran war, according to several sources

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364313/claims-hegseth-verge-losing-job-raise-questions-about-future-us-china-defence-ties

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Colombia Begins Mass Mobilization Against Terror Group As Moscow Warns Of New "Anti-Russia Provocation In Latin America"

Snippet: Trump-backed Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has wasted no time combating Marxist terrorist groups in a country that is part of the US-led "Shield of the Americas," an initiative aimed at eliminating transnational drug cartels and preventing weaponized migration flows toward the US.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/colombia-begins-mass-mobilization-against-terror-group-moscow-warns-new-anti-russia

[2026-08-18 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Commanders dejan libre al pateador Jake Moody, dice una fuente de AP

Snippet: Foto del 14 de agosto del 2026, el pateador de los Commanders de Washington Jake Moody en el encuentro de pretemporada ante los Dolphins de Miami. (AP Foto/Nick Wass)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/commanders-washington-jake-moody-ddcae093544d7c9a642db3e478cfe379

[2026-08-18 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Teen lifeguard and boy he rescued are honored at White House

Snippet: President Donald Trump gestures to Nathaniel Rai, the boy lifeguard Ryder Williams, left, saved as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-lifeguard-rescue-white-house-ff5632750179f2cc696f8fab23dc4bc8

[2026-08-18 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: State Dept. reiterates U.S. remains open to dialogue with N. Korea 'without preconditions'

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The State Department reiterated Monday that the United States remains open to talks with North Korea "without preconditions," a day after President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Pentagon to reduce South Korea-U.S. military exercises in what appears to be a conciliatory gesture toward Pyongyang.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818000900315

[2026-08-18 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Firebrand GOP Rep. Nancy Mace scoffs at ‘utter apocalypse’ over her wild arm ink

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/gop-rep-nancy-mace-scoffs-at-utter-apocalypse-over-her-wild-arm-ink/

[2026-08-18 07:07 UTC+10:00] [California] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Election denier Tina Peters to be hired as elections consultant in conservative California county

Snippet: Shasta county, hotbed of US election denialism movement, set to appoint ex-Colorado clerk who served prison term

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/election-denier-tina-peters-shasta-county

[2026-08-18 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump threatens Oman: latest developments in US-Iran war

Snippet: DUBAI, UAE — US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to bomb Oman, 60 days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding towards a peace deal to end the war between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/world/trump-threatens-oman-latest-developments-in-us-iran-war/2407157

[2026-08-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Iran to go 'full offensive' if diplomacy fails as Trump threatens to bomb Oman

Snippet: Published 18 August 2026 6:50am

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/iran-says-will-go-full-offensive-if-diplomacy-with-us-fails-as-trump-threatens-to-bomb-oman/gey6au00d

[2026-08-18 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump loses another bid to overturn $5m E Jean Carroll verdict

Snippet: The United States Supreme Court has denied, for the second time, US President Donald Trump’s appeal of a 2023 civil suit stemming from allegations that he sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll in 1996.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/trump-loses-second-supreme-court-bid-over-e-jean-carroll-sex-abuse-case

[2026-08-18 06:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia news LIVE: Labor to launch ‘opt-out’ register for gambling ads; Trump threatens to bomb Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-labor-to-launch-opt-out-register-for-gambling-ads-trump-threatens-to-bomb-oman-as-us-iran-war-agreement-expires-20260818-p60p74.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Pentagon says it is 'actively working on executing' Trump's directive on S. Korea-U.S. military drills

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 3-6)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818000252315

[2026-08-18 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Rand Paul Goes To Fort Knox To Verify That US Gold Stockpile Still Exists

Snippet: In September 1974, amid public and congressional concerns, a high-profile inspection occurred at the U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox. In a rare exception to the "no visitors" policy, members of Congress and the press were invited in.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/rand-paul-goes-fort-knox-verify-us-gold-stockpile-still-exists

[2026-08-18 06:35 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-threatens-to-bomb-us-ally-oman-20260818-p60p7f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 06:28 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump threatens to ‘bomb the shit’ out of Oman in Hormuz dispute

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/trump-threatens-to-bomb-the-shit-out-of-oman-in-hormuz-dispute/

[2026-08-18 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’

Snippet: President says US carrier is ‘beautifully maintained’ and calls network ‘fake news’ over reports of poor conditions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/trump-uss-abraham-lincoln-strait-of-hormuz