[2026-04-24 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/pope-leo-ends-africa-visit-with-open-air-mass-in-equatorial-guinea/2327570

[2026-04-24 05:40 UTC+10:00] [US Politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: The Tucker Carlson rift: Has Trump lost one of his most influential allies for good?

Snippet: Carlson helped bring Trump to power twice. But their latest fracture might finally be the end of a long-standing alliance. Source: Getty, SBS / Eugene Uymatiao

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/tucker-carlson-donald-trump-split/j9vwfpdwa

[2026-04-24 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba isn't discussing releasing political prisoners, diplomat says

Snippet: A child sits on a window ledge, chatting with an adult at a private bicycle wheel repair workshop in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-trump-oil-embargo-political-prisoners-1251c4705935219ef5fac5215fb4dda5

[2026-04-24 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump to host Israel-Lebanon talks at White House

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is set to greet Israeli and Lebanese representatives ahead of a second round of negotiations between the two sides, a White House official told Haaretz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-host-israel-lebanon-talks-white-house

[2026-04-24 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump to meet Lebanon and Israel envoys, as Beirut seeks truce extension

Snippet: A new round of peace talks, initially planned at the US State Department, has been moved to the White House

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3351217/trump-meet-lebanon-and-israel-envoys-beirut-seeks-truce-extension?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-24 05:36 UTC+10:00] [Joseph Aoun] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump to meet Lebanon and Israel envoys, as Beirut seeks truce extension

Snippet: A new round of peace talks, initially planned at the US State Department, has been moved to the White House

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3351217/trump-meet-lebanon-and-israel-envoys-beirut-seeks-truce-extension

[2026-04-24 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release

Snippet: The inspector general at the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is opening an investigation into whether the agency is complying with a law passed by Congress forcing the release of files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg0rkvjlvvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-24 05:35 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Prince Harry delivers messages for Trump, Putin on surprise Ukraine visit

Snippet: London: Ukraine has gained a $147 billion funding boost to turn back Russian forces after a deadlock over European financial support, as Prince Harry conducts a surprise visit to Kyiv and calls for American leadership to end the war.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/prince-harry-delivers-messages-for-trump-putin-on-surprise-ukraine-visit-20260424-p5zqnq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-24 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: French Parliamentary delegation meets Speaker to enhance bilateral ties - DailyNews

Snippet: A delegation led by the France – Sri Lanka Parliamentary Group in the French Senate met with Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at Parliament recently, reaffirming the long-standing and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and France.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/24/local/984596/french-parliamentary-delegation-meets-speaker-to-enhance-bilateral-ties/

[2026-04-24 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PPP leader met aide to senior U.S. diplomat during Washington visit last week: State Dept.

Snippet: By Song Sang-ho and Lee Yu-mi

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424000300315

[2026-04-24 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Trump says Strait of Hormuz 'sealed up tight' until deal, orders Navy to shoot vessels laying mines

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 9-12)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423012552315

[2026-04-24 05:31 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Shoot and kill': Trump's death orders issued

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Friday, April 24.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attack-iran-live-updates-april-24-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/4aa34654-9dfb-40a2-9813-57fdc3436ca4

[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A pivotal summit - DailyNews

Snippet: United States (US) President Donald Trump, despite his constant “drill, baby, drill” mantra and steadfast support for “Big Oil”, may have unwittingly become the biggest champion of Renewable Energy thanks to the Iran War, which has strangled the world’s fuel supply. Indeed, conservative estimates suggest that it will take at least two years for the crude oil supply to get back to normal (think February 27, 2026, the day before the war started) and five years for Liquefied Natural Gas

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/24/editorial/984502/a-pivotal-summit/

[2026-04-24 05:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump admin launches civil rights probe into NYC DOE over allegations of radical antisemitic teachers

Snippet: The Trump administration launched an investigation into New York City’s Department of Education on Thursday over allegations that radical teachers are infecting students with antisemitic ideas.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/us-news/trump-admin-opens-civil-rights-probe-against-nyc-doe-over-nyc-educators-for-palestine-group/

[2026-04-24 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor

Snippet: US President Donald Trump officially became the first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian prize on Wednesday - but he wasn’t on hand to receive his honor.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-894010

[2026-04-24 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: House Ethics quietly probed NC Dem Alma Adams, 79, for alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with female staffer

Snippet: WASHINGTON — A Democratic lawmaker was quietly investigated by the House Ethics Committee for allegedly pursuing an “inappropriate relationship” with a staffer — but the probe never substantiated the claims and was closed without releasing any public findings.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/us-news/house-ethics-quietly-probed-nc-dem-alma-adams-79-for-alleged-inappropriate-relationship-with-staffer/

[2026-04-24 05:09 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases – report

Snippet: Justice department has already identified 384 foreign-born people whose US citizenship it wants to revoke

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/trump-administration-denaturalization

[2026-04-24 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. misleads on Medicaid cuts

Snippet: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before a Senate Committee on Finance hearing on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rfk-jr-medicaid-cuts-trump-congress-320d81927079712b3e802d4e93d9f73e

[2026-04-24 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump will unveil a deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Thursday will announce a deal with drugmaker Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products as part of the White House's signature most-favored-nation drug pricing initiative.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/trump-will-unveil-a-deal-with-regeneron-to-lower-drug-prices/2327546

[2026-04-24 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US charges 2 Chinese nationals with running Myanmar cyberscam compound

Snippet: The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-scam-compound-chinese-nationals-charges-4b6a987f7af1d0ec4fd893e57b07c351

[2026-04-24 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says

Snippet: "Israel is prepared to renew the war against Iran," Defense Minister Israel Katz said at the end of a situational assessment on Thursday, with the military awaiting the green light from the United States to "complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty."

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894002

[2026-04-24 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Europeans to 'revive' mutual assistance pact amid Nato doubts | The National

Snippet: European leaders meeting on Thursday in Cyprus said there was a need to clarify mutual assistance amid doubts over US President Donald Trump's commitment to Nato.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/23/europeans-to-revive-mutual-assistance-pact-amid-nato-doubts/

[2026-04-24 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Guerra no Irã deve impactar comércio global mais que covid?

Snippet: O fechamento do Estreito de Ormuz pelo Irã gerou comparações com as interrupções no fornecimento causadas pela pandemia de covid-19 e com o novo regime tarifário do presidente dos EUA , Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/guerra-no-ir%C3%A3-pode-impactar-o-com%C3%A9rcio-global-mais-que-a-pandemia/a-76913296

[2026-04-24 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?

Snippet: Republicans in the United States Senate have passed a resolution to fund US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the first step in ending a months-long standoff sparked by opposition to US President Donald Trump’s mass deportation drive.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/23/us-senate-passes-ice-funding-resolution-after-vote-a-rama-whats-next

[2026-04-24 04:55 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump may talk of regime infighting, but Iran seems united by strategy born of war

Snippet: Tensions around US negotiations may reflect mistake of assassinating more pragmatic and experienced figures

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/trump-may-talk-of-regime-infighting-but-iran-seems-united-by-strategy-born-of-war

[2026-04-24 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about reclassifying medical marijuana

Snippet: President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/medical-marijuana-cannabis-reclassification-trump-52c99497e0146749af5f9f033cd27e9f

[2026-04-24 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Volvo Car to build EVs in US despite Trump's tax reversal

Snippet: Volvo Car began production of its new EX60 electric sport utility vehicle on April 22 at its factory in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Takako Fujiu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/volvo-car-to-build-evs-in-us-despite-trump-s-tax-reversal

[2026-04-24 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Ex-Trump aide gets hefty payout over Russiagate

Snippet: The US Department of Justice has settled a lawsuit brought by Carter Page, an aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, over secret surveillance by the FBI amid the Russiagate investigation.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638986-trump-aide-russiagate-settlement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-24 04:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ormuz: Trump ordena destruição de barcos que lancem minas

Snippet: Donald Trump afirmou ter ordenado à Marinha dos Estados Unidos que dispare e destrua qualquer embarcação, "por mais pequena que seja", que lance minas nas águas do estreito.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/ormuz-trump-ordena-destrui%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-barcos-que-lancem-minas/a-76917634

[2026-04-24 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pope Leo departs Equatorial Guinea after wrapping up his 11-day trip to Africa

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/23/pope-leo-departs-equatorial-guinea-after-wrapping-up-his-11-day-trip-to-africa/

[2026-04-24 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The Trump factor: Will Maga politics and war with Iran taint the 2026 World Cup? | The National

Snippet: The US will be one of the hosts of this year's Fifa's World Cup, but there are serious concerns that the policies of President Donald Trump will overshadow the biggest global sporting event.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/23/trump-world-cup-controversy-politics/

[2026-04-24 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The Trump factor: Will Maga politics and war with Iran taint the 2026 Fifa World Cup? | The National

Snippet: The US will be one of the hosts of this year's Fifa World Cup, but there are serious concerns that the policies of President Donald Trump will overshadow the biggest global sporting event.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/24/iran-at-the-fifa-world-cup-trump/

[2026-04-24 04:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Italia descarta reemplazar a Irán en el Mundial tras sugerencia de allegado a Trump

Snippet: Jugadores de Italia reaccionan tras perder ante Bosnia-Herzegovina en la final del repechaje europeo para el Mundial en Zenica, Bosnia, el martes 31 de marzo de 2026. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mundial-italia-iran-trump-534d5ee5932c1ca657cc3032642db49c

[2026-04-24 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Indicted Southern Poverty Law Center receives civil rights groups' support and preps for a fight

Snippet: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks as FBI Director Kash Patel listens during a news conference at the Justice Department, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/southern-poverty-law-center-civil-rights-leaders-8ad9317c582764980d1377bdda841a3b

[2026-04-24 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Coupang lobbying disclosure reports show activities involving White House, vice president, Congress

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 4-5)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424000251315

[2026-04-24 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Justice Department’s watchdog reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice’s internal watchdog said Thursday that it is reviewing the department’s compliance with the law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/us-news/justice-departments-watchdog-reviewing-compliance-with-the-law-mandating-epstein-files-release/

[2026-04-24 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gobierno cubano atribuye alivio de apagones a llegada de barco petrolero ruso

Snippet: El petrolero Anatoly Kolodkin, con bandera rusa, atraca en una terminal petrolera en Matanzas, Cuba, el martes 31 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Ramón Espinosa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-cerco-petrolero-eeuu-trump-apagones-barco-ruso-63478802f73993dfa6d6b932825b1749

[2026-04-24 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: White House warns of 'industrial-scale' efforts in China to rip off U.S. AI tech

Snippet: The Trump administration on Thursday accused Chinese entities of waging "industrial-scale campaigns" to rip off U.S. artificial intelligence systems, and said it will explore ways to hold the foreign actors accountable.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/trump-china-ai-technology.html

[2026-04-24 03:26 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

Snippet: US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/trump-claims-us-has-total-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-seizes-two-container-ships

[2026-04-24 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’

Snippet: Washington, DC – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Amnesty International, along with more than 120 civil society groups, have issued a “travel advisory” for foreigners attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/23/aclu-amnesty-lead-120-rights-groups-issuing-us-world-cup-travel-advisory

[2026-04-24 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump orders US to 'shoot and ‌kill any ​boat' laying mines in ​the ‌Strait of ⁠Hormuz

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-24/iran-war-live-updates-us-shoot-kill-hormuz/106598082

[2026-04-24 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump and Regeneron will unveil a drug pricing deal

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during an event for NCAA national champions in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-white-house-regeneron-drug-pricing-mfn-bdacc3b7e47f4ba23e85bb14705073de

[2026-04-24 03:05 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary

Snippet: Vietnam-born Cao stood twice for federal office in Virginia and has called for upgrading of fleet to face new threats

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/hung-cao-new-navy-secretary

[2026-04-24 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Republicans Open New Front In Growing Battle Against "Climate Lawfare"

Snippet: Republicans in Congress are taking action to shield U.S. energy producers from “Climate lawfare,” the relentless barrage of frivolous lawsuits orchestrated by radical environmental activists.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/republicans-open-new-front-growing-battle-against-climate-lawfare

[2026-04-24 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Coupang lobbying disclosure reports show activities involving White House, vice president, Congress

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. lobbying reports showed Thursday that e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. has spent more than US$1 million on lobbying activities in the United States, including efforts involving the White House and Congress, since its massive data leak scandal in South Korea erupted in November.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260424000200315

[2026-04-24 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion

Snippet: It seems that if one wants to run for elected office in the US and is a Democrat or even, in some rare cases, a Republican, it is now necessary to denounce any support from AIPAC, recommend that if state retirement funds are invested in Israel, they should be divested, and that federal foreign aid to Israel should be eliminated as well.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-893742

[2026-04-24 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Snippet: Italy players react during a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-iran-italy-93fc46cd72a9b8e0540377c96bc14ba9

[2026-04-24 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New Jersey GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been missing for weeks over mysterious ‘health issues’

Snippet: WASHINGTON — New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has mysteriously been missing from Capitol Hill for nearly two months — and his team is blaming unspecified “health issues.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/us-news/new-jersey-gop-rep-tom-kean-jr-goes-missing-amid-mysterious-health-concerns/

[2026-04-24 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: RFK Jr. Tells Senate Glyphosate Causes Cancer

Snippet: Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/rfk-jr-tells-senate-glyphosate-causes-cancer

[2026-04-24 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump considering major expansion of refugee program for white South Africans

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 23 — President Donald Trump’s administration is considering more than doubling an annual refugee limit to bring more white South Africans into the US, according to three people ​familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/world-news/trump-is-considering-major-expansion-of-refugee-program-for-white-south-africans/