[2026-04-16 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Pakistan delegation meets Iranian officials hoping for more US-Iran talks

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that the US is preparing to ramp up economic pain on Iran by levying secondary sanctions on financial institutions that do business with Tehran. He says it is the “financial equivalent” of the bombing campaign.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-16-2026

[2026-04-16 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says first Israel-Lebanon talks in decades will happen Thursday

Snippet: In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump says that talks between Israel and Lebanon will happen for the first time on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-first-israel-lebanon-talks-decades-will-happen-tomorrow

[2026-04-16 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Democrats boast about fundraising in key Senate races

Snippet: James Talarico, a Texas Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks during an event in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Brenda Bazán, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/midterm-elections-fundraising-senate-democrats-6d684ea3c3047a8ecbebd740b77b8d20

[2026-04-16 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump heads to Las Vegas, a push to focus on the economy

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks outside the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-gas-vegas-midterms-0cd8028282d3e3652b0aa12eb39dacf4

[2026-04-16 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Analilia Mejia and Joe Hathaway compete for US House seat in New Jersey special election

Snippet: This combination of photo shows candidates running for New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, Democrat Analilia Mejia on March 24, 2026, in Morristown, N.J., left, and Republican Joe Hathaway on March 19, 2026, in Bloomfield, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, left, Steve Peoples)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/new-jersey-special-election-house-mejia-hathaway-4e06943281e19aa35b10ddf8acec889b

[2026-04-16 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump says Israel and Lebanon’s leaders will speak on Thursday

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/trump-says-israel-and-lebanons-leaders-will-speak-on-thursday

[2026-04-16 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elizabeth Banks says she can’t wrap her head around White women who voted for Trump over Kamala Harris

Snippet: Actress Elizabeth Banks admitted she doesn’t “understand” the 53% of White women who voted for President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/media/elizabeth-banks-says-she-cant-wrap-her-head-around-white-women-who-voted-for-trump-over-kamala-harris/

[2026-04-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war is not just a short-term energy disruption

Snippet: Readers discuss a possible motivation behind the war, Pakistan’s role as a mediator, and Republican silence in the face of the US president’s actions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350146/iran-war-not-just-short-term-energy-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war is not just a short-term energy disruption

Snippet: Readers discuss a possible motivation behind the war, Pakistan’s role as a mediator, and Republican silence in the face of the US president’s actions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350146/iran-war-not-just-short-term-energy-disruption

[2026-04-16 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump's Blockade Is Breaking Iran... And European Elites Are Angry

Snippet: Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trumps-blockade-breaking-iran-and-european-elites-are-angry

[2026-04-16 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tulsi Gabbard refers ex-intel community watchdog, whistleblower behind 2019 Trump impeachment to DOJ for criminal prosecution

Snippet: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office has reportedly referred at least two former Intelligence Community members to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over their roles in advancing the 2019 impeachment of President Trump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/tulsi-gabbard-refers-ex-intel-community-watchdog-whistleblower-behind-2019-trump-impeachment-to-doj-for-criminal-prosecution/

[2026-04-16 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Lebanon and Israel ceasefire to begin from midnight, says Trump | 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/2026/04/16/live-us-israel-iran-war-lebanon/

[2026-04-16 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US deploys additional troops to Middle East as Hormuz blockade enters third day - report

Snippet: The United States plans to deploy additional troops to the Middle East in the near future to strengthen its military presence in the region amid a possible continuation of the fighting with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893164

[2026-04-16 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares sharply up late Thurs. morning on eased Mideast tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded sharply higher late Thursday morning amid hopes for a second round of peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416004700320

[2026-04-16 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, broke the US record Wednesday for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment, a nearly 10-month span that saw it take part in both the military raid in Venezuela and the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718676

[2026-04-16 12:20 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The former Australian pollie who first posted Trump's Jesus AI image

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-jesus-christ-ai-image-nick-adams-sydney-australian-usa-news/58c686df-0eae-4708-a6b3-b415c160a0cb

[2026-04-16 12:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

Snippet: The US Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718659

[2026-04-16 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule US President Donald Trump, the Google-owned platform said Wednesday, sparking online criticism.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/world/americas-emea/youtube-suspends-pro-iran-channel-posting-lego-style-clips-mocking-trump/2321542

[2026-04-16 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Gabbard Sends Criminal Referrals For 2019 Trump Impeachment Whistleblower, IG Coverup

Snippet: On Monday, DNI Tulsi Gabbard and the House Intelligence Committee released declassified transcripts revealing that the whistleblower whose complaint about Trump and Zelensky's 'perfect call' as an extreme parisan who had a "prior professional relationship with one of the Democratic Presidential candidates," and despite those facts, former-Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) Michael Atkinson claimed "I did not find the complainant (whistleblower) was biased."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/gabbard-sends-criminal-referrals-2019-trump-impeachment-whistleblower-ig-cover

[2026-04-16 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth for ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’

Snippet: Accusations refer to attack on Iran without congressional authorization and strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/15/democrats-pete-hegseth-impeachment

[2026-04-16 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot

Snippet: April 16, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-can-t-stop-shooting-himself-in-the-foot-20260416-p5zob5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 11:49 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade seems to be working, so far

Snippet: The US Navy’s sea blockade against Iran appears to be doing its job.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-s-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-seems-to-be-working-so-far-20260416-p5zoan.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Crude new world: Oil markets will never be the same – regardless of how the war in Iran ends

Snippet: Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a worthy goal in and of itself. But President Trump’s campaign against the Iranian regime carries far broader implications — many of them directly advancing American interests and reshaping the strategic landscape for years to come.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/opinion/oil-markets-will-never-be-the-same-regardless-of-how-the-war-in-iran-ends/

[2026-04-16 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Carmen Mlodzinski lanza 6 entradas dominantes y Piratas vencen 2-0 a Nacionales

Snippet: Carmen Mlodzinski, de los Piratas de Pittsburgh, hace un lanzamiento en el juego ante los Nacionales de Washington, el miércoles 15 de abril de 2026 (AP Foto/Gene J. Puskar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/piratas-nacionales-mlodinski-santana-mlb-643243a3a95de068b8dc758978d4c414

[2026-04-16 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street buys Trump's assurances on Iran war ending soon

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

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/cnbc-daily-open-wall-street-record-high-iran-war-trump.html

[2026-04-16 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Carmen Mlodzinski tosses 6 dominant innings as the Pirates top the Nationals 2-0

Snippet: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nationals-pirates-score-49e3a946c918518c03e8757f4581b6e0

[2026-04-16 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Abogado de California que intentó ayudar a anular las elecciones de 2020 pierde su licencia

Snippet: John Eastman, un profesor de derecho en California, habla con reporteros después de una audiencia de la Corte Suprema sobre la ciudadanía por nacimiento, el 15 de mayo de 2025, fuera de la Corte Suprema, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jose Luis Magana, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eastman-california-abogado-trump-elecciones-077171316939f1bf6d4b19db428d81a2

[2026-04-16 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Boasberg faces new call for impeachment after appeals court orders judge to end ‘contempt crusade’ against Trump officials

Snippet: Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) called on House Republicans Tuesday to impeach District Judge James Boasberg after a federal appeals court ordered the jurist to end his criminal contempt probe against Trump administration officials.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/boasberg-faces-new-call-for-impeachment-after-appeals-court-orders-judge-to-end-contempt-crusade-against-trump-officials/

[2026-04-16 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/world/americas-emea/us-announces-new-sanctions-against-iran-oil-sector/2321519

[2026-04-16 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel

Snippet: Rep. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during an address marking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani first 100 days in office at the Knockdown Center, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-congress-arms-sales-sanders-iran-gaza-cdfd0512f05a71cc6cbc3382044a8a9b

[2026-04-16 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: California attorney John Eastman who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses license

Snippet: John Eastman, a California law professor, speaks to reporters after a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/john-eastman-trump-2020-election-loss-disbarred-abf3b3ab8f83a692992615c59db73c92

[2026-04-16 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

Snippet: White House budget director Russell Vought said on Wednesday that he could not estimate the cost of the war in Iran, as he defended US President Donald Trump's request for a massive $1.5 trillion annual military budget against bipartisan criticism from US lawmakers who cited the Pentagon's historic lack of financial accountability.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-893161

[2026-04-16 10:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: White House denies US requested Iran ceasefire extension, says next talks 'very likely' in Pakistan

Snippet: The White House denied reports Wednesday that the United States requested an extension of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, set to expire next week, while striking a positive note on the prospects of a deal with the Islamic Republic.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718413

[2026-04-16 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: BBC at the site of Trump's planned 'triumphal arch'

Snippet: The Trump administration has shared renderings for the proposed gold-accented giant victory arch, dubbed by some as the "Arc de Trump".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cyv11v33zv1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Major Israeli PAC Flips: Tel Aviv Should Pay Out-Of-Pocket If It Wants US Weapons

Snippet: The pro-Israel advocacy group J Street is now calling for an end to "direct" US military support to Israel, per a new policy document published this week. The group had previously backed Washington's continued provision of defensive weapons systems, such as the replenishment of Israel's Iron Dome, at no cost to Israelis.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/major-israeli-pac-flips-tel-aviv-should-pay-out-pocket-if-it-wants-us-weapons

[2026-04-16 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open higher as hopes of U.S.-Iran deal lift Wall Street to records

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal grew.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/asia-markets-today-nikkei225-hang-seng-sensex-kospi-iran-us-deal-trump.html

[2026-04-16 09:28 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Pete Hegseth quotes fake Pulp Fiction Bible verse during Pentagon sermon

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/pete-hegseth-pulp-fiction-bible-verse-pentagon-sermon-usa-politics-news/1ffd64d4-628f-49ec-be6f-51e32c83bfea

[2026-04-16 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Biden’s weaponized Justice Department is just Democrats vs. democracy

Snippet: In a saner world, the political weaponization of the Department of Justice under President Joe Biden would be a bipartisan scandal, but the “moderates” in today’s Democratic Party won’t lift a finger to protect traditional norms.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/opinion/bidens-weaponized-justice-department-is-just-democrats-vs-democracy/

[2026-04-16 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Melania Trump lobbies Congress for more resources, including grants, for foster kids: ‘A moral imperative’

Snippet: WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump marched on Capitol Hill Wednesday to advocate for more resources for foster children, particularly as they age out of the system and are left on their own.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/melania-trump-lobbies-congress-for-more-resources/

[2026-04-16 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Carolina Senate backs proposal to protect historic statues and monuments

Snippet: A monument to Confederate soldiers is seen outside the South Carolina Statehouse on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/confederate-monument-protection-south-carolina-87bc0b09b5a5d6aa388111be897cedd4

[2026-04-16 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Pentagon Accused Of Cover-Up After Missing Deadline On 46 Military UAP Videos

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/pentagon-accused-cover-after-missing-deadline-46-military-uap-videos

[2026-04-16 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources

Snippet: Trump foresees a ‘big, fat hug’ from China’s Xi Jinping as New Delhi mulls a face-saver Quad meet-up without the US president in attendance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350230/quad-summit-plan-turns-uneasy-india-pushes-ahead-without-top-leaders-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 08:17 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources

Snippet: Trump foresees a ‘big, fat hug’ from China’s Xi Jinping as New Delhi mulls a face-saver Quad meet-up without the US president in attendance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3350230/quad-summit-plan-turns-uneasy-india-pushes-ahead-without-top-leaders-sources

[2026-04-16 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli security cabinet weighs Lebanon ceasefire

Snippet: Israel’s security cabinet has discussed a possible ceasefire with Lebanon, according to senior officials cited by Reuters, as pressure mounts from Washington to reach an agreement.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-security-cabinet-weighs-lebanon-ceasefire

[2026-04-16 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 16)

Snippet: Trump's envoy pickNomination offers opportunity to strengthen Korea-US alliance

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416000700320

[2026-04-16 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer

Snippet: UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump appear increasingly at odds over the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cpwjp5275l7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hunter Biden trashes Democratic leadership, hails Gavin Newsom as party’s ‘greatest warrior’

Snippet: Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, called California Gov. Gavin Newsom the “greatest warrior” the Democratic Party has during an interview posted to social media Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/hunter-biden-trashes-democratic-leadership-while-praising-gavin-newsom/

[2026-04-16 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why North Korea is rekindling China relations

Snippet: In a world of shrinking options and rising risks, Pyongyang recognises its alliance with Beijing is too important to ignore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3349984/why-north-korea-rekindling-china-relations

[2026-04-16 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ivanka Trump celebrates future sister-in-law Bettina Anderson’s bridal shower

Snippet: Ivanka Trump celebrated “family” and “new beginnings” after attending her future sister-in-law Bettina Anderson’s bridal shower.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/15/celebrity-news/ivanka-trump-celebrates-future-sister-in-law-bettina-andersons-bridal-shower/

[2026-04-16 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Qatar emir, Trump discuss Hormuz tensions and regional escalation

Snippet: Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call from US President Donald Trump to discuss the latest regional and international developments, the emir's office said, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/qatar-emir-trump-discuss-hormuz-tensions-and-regional-escalation