[2026-04-20 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

Snippet: Traders have been betting millions of dollars shortly before US President Donald Trump makes big announcements throughout his second term.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c9qd9335838o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pope Leo criticises exploitation by world’s ‘authoritarians’ during Angola trip

Snippet: The US pope, who has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, has repeatedly criticised world leaders, without naming individuals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3350762/pope-leo-criticises-exploitation-worlds-authoritarians-during-angola-trip?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 21:55 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pope Leo criticises exploitation by world’s ‘authoritarians’ during Angola trip

Snippet: The US pope, who has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, has repeatedly criticised world leaders, without naming individuals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3350762/pope-leo-criticises-exploitation-worlds-authoritarians-during-angola-trip

[2026-04-20 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Psychedelic Stocks Soar After Trump Order; RBC Says Commercialization Path Could Accelerate

Snippet: Psychedelic drug stocks soared in premarket trading in New York after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research and expanding access to therapies used for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/psychedelic-stocks-soar-after-trump-order-rbc-says-commercialization-path-could-accelerate

[2026-04-20 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: PM won't criticise Trump for 'lying' about Australia

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been pressed on his relationship with the United States and President Donald Trump on 7.30.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/pm-won-t-criticise-trump-for-lying-about-australia/106585960

[2026-04-20 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What is real? Iran’s conflicting messages & Trump’s confusing stance

Snippet: This week, the Middle East saw confusion and contradictions from Iran and the US that raise more questions than answers.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-893578

[2026-04-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Jeffrey Epstein] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump DoJ’s mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear

Snippet: Non-appearance of Pam Bondi and remarks from Todd Blanche suggest full accounting may never be revealed

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/trump-doj-epstein-files-victims

[2026-04-20 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: National Guard deployed to Washington with no end in sight

Snippet: Members of the Florida National Guard pass by tourists on a sidewalk Friday April 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/national-guard-surge-washington-dc-trump-7db1c795056a51c9fdc2d9c7f4c2147c

[2026-04-20 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran says ‘no decision’ has been made whether to attend second round of peace talks with US

Snippet: Iran said Monday that no decision has yet been made whether to attend the second round of peace talks with the United States in Pakistan as the clerical regime accused Washington of violating the ceasefire by seizing its Touska cargo ship.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/world-news/iran-says-no-decision-has-been-made-to-attend-second-round-of-peace-talks-with-us/

[2026-04-20 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson to wed within months

Snippet: Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are racing toward the altar, with sources telling Page Six the couple are planning to say “I do” within the next few months.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/20/society/donald-trump-jr-and-bettina-anderson-to-wed-in-months/

[2026-04-20 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: GOP’s fatal attraction to unions is the start of a bad romance

Snippet: The strangest flirtation in Washington is the ongoing courtship between a subset of Republicans and the Teamsters union.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/opinion/gops-fatal-attraction-to-unions-puts-them-in-a-bad-romance/

[2026-04-20 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US captures Iranian ship Touska amid mediation efforts: All we know

Snippet: The United States military seized an Iranian container ship near the Gulf in the early hours of Monday, sending tensions spiralling hours before Washington is due to send negotiators to Pakistan for talks aimed at ending their war.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/20/us-captures-iranian-ship-touska-amid-mediation-efforts-all-we-know

[2026-04-20 19:55 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does the US and Iran’s ‘fight-talk’ dynamic mean before their ceasefire expires?

Snippet: Meanwhile, China expresses ‘concern’ over America’s interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350738/what-does-us-and-irans-fight-talk-dynamic-mean-their-ceasefire-expires

[2026-04-20 19:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee and Modi aim to double trade by 2030, bolster strategic ties

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/10721474

[2026-04-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies

Snippet: PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350718/china-presses-imf-quota-reform-better-surveillance-advanced-economies

[2026-04-20 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Criminal Justice] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Trump Pardoned a Nursing Home Owner Who Owed Almost $19 Million to a Grieving Family

Snippet: When Amanda Coulson was a child, she visited her mother at work at a hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Doris Coulson was a nurse, and one memory never left her daughter. A code blue was called, and suddenly her mother was racing alongside a patient’s bed.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-joseph-schwartz-pardon-lawsuit

[2026-04-20 18:44 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Vacate your engine room’: US seizure of Iranian ship risks shutting down peace talks

Snippet: The US Navy’s forcible seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship has thrown doubt on an announcement from President Donald Trump that US negotiators were on their way to Pakistan for another round of talks with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/vacate-your-engine-room-us-seizure-of-iranian-ship-risks-shutting-down-peace-talks-20260420-p5zpj9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz, Iran says "no plans" to join talks

Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Monday as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/tensions-escalate-over-strait-of-hormuz-iran-says-no-plans-to-join-talks/

[2026-04-20 18:06 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Strait of Hormuz crisis hits energy flows

Snippet: But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350703/chinas-trade-iran-gulf-states-plunges-strait-hormuz-crisis-hits-energy-flows

[2026-04-20 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Braves bring 5-game road win streak into game against the Nationals

Snippet: Atlanta Braves (15-7, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (10-12, third in the NL East)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/atlanta-braves-washington-nationals-illinois-d4ea0e5e99314cc6a82b3dd254477c44

[2026-04-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australians turn on ‘unreliable, erratic’ Trump as Iran war drags on

Snippet: Donald Trump’s popularity in Australia has plunged to its lowest level of his second term as US president due to the war in Iran, as most Australians remain unconvinced the nation’s military should play a role in helping to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australians-turn-on-unreliable-erratic-trump-as-iran-war-drags-on-20260420-p5zpad.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Snippet: Global oil prices have jumped by more than 5% after US President Donald Trump said the US had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjzy35825o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Opposition leader claims has established 'hotline' with U.S. Republican Party

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok said Monday he has established a "hotline" with key members of the Republican Party during his recent visit to the United States, rejecting criticism from within and outside his party that the trip may have been fruitless and badly timed.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420007700315

[2026-04-20 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon forced into negotiations with Israel, says Geagea, because 'Hezbollah calls the shots' | The National

Snippet: With a potential meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, the leader of Lebanon’s largest Christian party in parliament says direct negotiation is the only way to ensure his country’s survival.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/20/lebanon-forced-into-negotiations-with-israel-says-geagea-because-hezbollah-calls-the-shots/

[2026-04-20 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Washington’s approach raises doubts, Araghchi tells Pakistan over phone

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there are clear signs of “ill will” and a lack of seriousness by the United States as a new round of Pakistan-brokered talks hangs in the balance.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/washingtons-approach-raises-doubts-araghchi-tells-pakistan-over-phone

[2026-04-20 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US seizure of Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz casts doubt on ceasefire talks

Snippet: The United States said it forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to pass its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-20-2026

[2026-04-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee pledges closer coordination with India on Hormuz, supply chains

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/10721254

[2026-04-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The US has secured a ceasefire in Lebanon. But its role shouldn't end there | The National

Snippet: Last Thursday, the US announced a 10-day ceasefire “to enable peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon”. The State Department statement – reportedly agreed to by both governments – marked a significant diplomatic shift. It included an affirmation that “the two countries are not at war”, and a commitment to work towards “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”, as well as “achieving a permanent agreement that ensures lasting security, stability, and peace”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/20/lebanon-israel-talks-hezbollah-ceasefire-us-donald-trump/

[2026-04-20 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach as talks set to begin in Islamabad | The National

Snippet: In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, tensions rise in the Gulf as Iran accuses the US of breaching the ceasefire, following the interception of an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman. Tehran has warned it will respond, while Washington says it is enforcing a naval blockade.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/04/20/iran-accuses-us-of-ceasefire-breach-as-talks-set-to-begin-in-islamabad/

[2026-04-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s presidency is what evil looks like: absurd, frightening, cruel | Nesrine Malik

Snippet: Commentators have said that the US president’s clownishness and lack of ideology somehow make him less dangerous. They’re wrong

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/20/trump-presidency-evil-absurd-frightening-ideology

[2026-04-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Transcript: Opus Dei, Ep. 4 — The closest tabernacle to the White House

Snippet: PublishedApril 20 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/571a3562-05db-452b-9f1f-632ba77ca49f

[2026-04-20 14:00 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/winning-numbers-data-skrive-389391a7e80046c7b13a51149e433b62

[2026-04-20 14:00 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/winning-numbers-data-skrive-f4b15fe1008147d9a999e5831d9849ba

[2026-04-20 14:00 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/winning-numbers-data-skrive-f40902e8ccda4820b9ee107a41b202db

[2026-04-20 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/winning-numbers-data-skrive-84e2816ea15b4e49a65ed8fbae77705c

[2026-04-20 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices and stocks climb as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz persists

Snippet: People work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-6786cc283bc5b7cb78a3a9b7b5c2b1ac

[2026-04-20 13:50 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/winning-numbers-data-skrive-de246a701bfd484794bdc56599293e1c

[2026-04-20 13:42 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says

Snippet: The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/breaking-news/982384/us-intercepts-and-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-trump-says/

[2026-04-20 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: China’s silent war: How Beijing armed, funded, and enabled Iran

Snippet: China is a central actor in the war with Iran, though it remains largely unnamed in Washington’s public debate. Without Beijing’s money, oil purchases, sanctions‑busting networks, and satellite support, the Iranian regime would not be able to fight.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/opinion/how-china-armed-funded-and-enabled-iran/

[2026-04-20 12:40 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Sanae Takaichi is redefining Japanese diplomacy with personal touches

Snippet: Japan’s first female prime minister uses expressive gestures, thoughtful gifts and music to connect with foreign leaders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350665/how-sanae-takaichi-redefining-japanese-diplomacy-personal-touches

[2026-04-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Miranda Devine: NYC has once-in-a-lifetime chance to create a new Penn Station — maybe with Trump’s help

Snippet: Thanks to having a hometown builder-in-chief in the White House, New York has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an iconic landmark in the dingiest part of Midtown that would rival Rockefeller Center, Central Park or the Empire State Building.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/opinion/miranda-devine-nyc-has-once-in-a-lifetime-chance-to-create-a-new-penn-station-maybe-with-trumps-help/

[2026-04-20 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EEUU ataca otra lancha que presuntamente llevaba drogas en el mar Caribe y mata a 3 personas

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — El ejército de Estados Unidos atacó el domingo otra lancha que, aseveró, era usada para transportar drogas en el mar Caribe, y mató a tres personas.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-trump-mar-caribe-drogas-lanchas-9ca0f080405ba3f92a83f0fbb72da1d6

[2026-04-20 12:28 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship

Snippet: Donald Trump said on Sunday that US marines had taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian ports

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/20/iran-war-latest-news-updates-live-hormuz-trump-us-iranian-ship-ceasefire-doubt

[2026-04-20 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Washington's Renewed Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Will Help Their Shared Indian Partner

Snippet: Authored by Andrew Korybko,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/washingtons-renewed-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-will-help-their-shared-indian-partner

[2026-04-20 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Pope Leo XIV denies ‘tyrants’ speech aimed at Trump

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV has sought to downplay his public spat with Donald Trump, rejecting claims that he was trying to challenge the US president with his criticism of the war in Iran and calls for peace.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638739-pope-leo-spat-trump/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-20 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Pope denies ‘tyrants’ speech aimed at Trump

Snippet: Pope Leo has sought to downplay his public spat with US President Donald Trump, rejecting claims that he was trying to challenge the president with his criticism of the war in Iran and calls for peace.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638739-pope-leo-spat-trump/

[2026-04-20 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Wall Street is playing a very dangerous game with Trump

Snippet: April 20, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/wall-street-is-playing-a-dangerous-game-with-trump-20260420-p5zpa7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 11:52 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Throwing Russia lifeline after lifeline’: latest US backflip delivers another blow to Ukraine

Snippet: Ukraine has slammed a surprise US decision to suspend sanctions on Russian oil amid a wave of airstrikes on Kyiv and other cities, deepening a rift over the European conflict while US President Donald Trump puts a priority on the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/throwing-russia-lifeline-after-lifeline-latest-us-backflip-delivers-another-blow-to-ukraine-20260420-p5zp8y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: From happy Friday to Monday blues

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/cnbc-daily-open-trump-iran-talks-oil-stocks.html

[2026-04-20 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Vanessa Trump is ‘in favor’ of Tiger Woods’ treatment following DUI: report

Snippet: Vanessa Trump wants her boyfriend Tiger Woods to receive “private treatment” after his latest DUI car crash.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/19/celebrity-news/vanessa-trump-is-in-favor-of-tiger-woods-treatment-following-dui-report/