[2026-04-13 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The UK will not be involved in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran, the BBC understands.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c393wxzw4yjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Massie For Governor? GOP's Libertarian Firebrand Talks Political Future

Snippet: On Friday the Ron Paul Institute (RPI) has highlighted an important and fresh interview touching on the Republican Rep's political future: Governor Thomas Massie? - RPI's Adam Dick asks.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/massie-governor-gops-libertarian-firebrand-talks-political-future

[2026-04-13 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Oil jumps and Japan stocks slip as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Crude oil prices climbed and Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average declined after U.S.- Iran talks ended with no agreement.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/oil-jumps-and-japan-stocks-slip-as-trump-threatens-hormuz-blockade

[2026-04-13 10:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Blown to hell': Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz to begin at midnight

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-timeline-us-naval-strategy-failed-peace-talks-with-iran/2ccf08b9-a98b-4fec-8944-07df78cdf133

[2026-04-13 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump brilliantly calls Iran’s bluff — with his own Strait of Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Whoever’s calling the shots in Iran wasted yet another chance for peace over the weekend, and now President Donald Trump will again call Tehran’s bluff.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/opinion/trump-brilliantly-calls-irans-bluff-with-his-own-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/

[2026-04-13 10:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed US-Iran peace talks

Snippet: South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, the first trading day since the talks between Washington and Tehran ended without any progress while US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715558

[2026-04-13 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale

Snippet: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) dunks next to Washington Wizards guard Jamir Watkins (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wizards-cavaliers-score-71d9dc12c8c5576b902a02b5c783eea6

[2026-04-13 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Conflicting US statements cloud blockade details as Centcom differs with Trump

Snippet: Conflicting accounts have emerged over a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced after peace talks with Iran failed, raising questions about its scope and legality.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/conflicting-us-statements-cloud-blockade-details-centcom-differs-trump

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses $100 after failed US-Iran talks

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — The US oil benchmark rebounded above $100 a barrel on Monday after peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to make a breakthrough, and with US President Donald Trump ordering a blockade of Iranian ports.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/news/us-oil-benchmark-jumps-8-surpasses-100-after-failed-us-iran-talks/2318714

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: WSJ: Trump open to diplomacy despite Hormuz blockade move

Snippet: US President Donald Trump remains open to a diplomatic solution with Iran despite ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of talks, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing White House sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/wsj-trump-open-diplomacy-despite-hormuz-blockade-move

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

Source: New York Post

Title: California Republicans risk Trump’s wrath as they break ranks over governor’s race

Snippet: President Donald Trump last week endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California’s next governor. State Republicans think they may know better.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/california-republicans-risk-trumps-wrath-as-they-break-ranks-over-governors-race/

[2026-04-13 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed U.S.-Iran peace talks

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, the first trading day since the talks between Washington and Tehran ended without any progress while U.S. President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413002100320

[2026-04-13 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is considering resuming a limited military operation on Iranian targets as a response to the failure in negotiations with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892772

[2026-04-13 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US to begin enforcing Strait of Hormuz blockade from Monday morning, CENTCOM announces

Snippet: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday that it would start implementing a complete maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz from Monday at 10 a.m. ET (5 p.m. in Israel), in accordance with US President Donald Trump's decision.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892771

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan to welcome 30 Nato envoys as Trump rattles US allies

Snippet: Tokyo and the transatlantic security alliance have a shared problem: what happens if the US walks away?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349766/japan-welcome-30-nato-envoys-trump-rattles-us-allies?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan to welcome 30 Nato envoys as Trump rattles US allies

Snippet: Tokyo and the transatlantic security alliance have a shared problem: what happens if the US walks away?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349766/japan-welcome-30-nato-envoys-trump-rattles-us-allies

[2026-04-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Donald Trump calls Pope Leo 'weak' after pontiff's criticism of war and immigration policies

Snippet: Pope Leo has emerged as a critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran and an advocate for peace in the Middle East. Source: PA / Vatican Media

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-calls-pope-leo-weak-and-terrible-after-pontiffs-anti-war-message/oogx1f261

[2026-04-13 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Florida gubernatorial candidate allegedly beat elderly person with cane, bashed another with cellphone

Snippet: A Democrat running for Florida governor allegedly attacked two elderly people, believed to be his parents, during a domestic dispute on Friday — and bizarrely accused the victims of being “on fentanyl” and trying to kill him during his whirlwind arrest.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/florida-gubernatorial-candidate-allegedly-beat-elderly-person-with-cane-bashed-another-with-cellphone/

[2026-04-13 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set for mixed open as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday, as investors weigh a U.S. naval blockade on Iran's ports after talks between Washington and Tehran failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/asia-pacific-market-us-iran-talks-blockade-oil-prices.html

[2026-04-13 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Temores de violencia política en Colombia tras amenazas a candidata de oposición; gobierno reacciona

Snippet: El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, habla durante una conferencia de prensa en la embajada colombiana en Washington, el 3 de febrero de 2026. (Foto AP/José Luis Magaña, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colombia-amenaza-violencia-politica-5dfa7919570ffaa9a669a2be9990d017

[2026-04-13 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Oil jumps above $100 after US-Iran talks end without a deal

Snippet: Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel as energy markets reopened on Monday in Asia after talks between the US and Iran ended without a new deal and Donald Trump said he would blockade Iranian ports.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn781z4lgg4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-13 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: 'I'll think about it'

Snippet: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ovechkin-capitals-finale-d71e040fe45d886d28789d506bf09718

[2026-04-13 09:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement

Snippet: President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal ‌to end the war, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715450

[2026-04-13 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mikal Bridges ingresa 23 segundos y extiende a 638 juegos la racha activa más larga de la NBA

Snippet: Mikal Bridges (25), de los Knicks de Nueva York, celebra después de encestar un triple durante la segunda mitad del juego de baloncesto de la NBA contra los Wizards de Washington el domingo 22 de marzo de 2026, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Frank Franklin II)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/knicks-bridges-racha-nba-juegos-consecutivos-86cabe5122e101bad15975fd348b2fb3

[2026-04-13 08:58 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Australia won’t join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

Snippet: April 13, 2026 08:58 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/australia-wont-join-trumps-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/

[2026-04-13 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Democrats join calls to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress over sexual misconduct claims

Snippet: A growing number of Democratic lawmakers have called for the expulsion of their colleague Eric Swalwell from the House of Representatives as he battles allegations of sexual misconduct that have upended his bid to be California's next governor.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0wz1k9ekeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-13 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mikal Bridges plays 23 seconds, extends consecutive games streak to 638

Snippet: New York Knicks’ Mikal Bridges (25) gestures after making a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Sunday, March 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mikal-bridges-consecutive-games-played-streak-84a9349f5f0c5e2ecb478a117d15611c

[2026-04-13 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran after talks collapse

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is considering restarting limited military strikes on Iran alongside the planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-weighs-renewed-strikes-iran-after-talks-collapse

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

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. to begin blockading all ships entering or exiting Iranian ports Monday: CENTCOM

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 12 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. military will begin blockading all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10 a.m. Monday (Washington time) in line with President Donald Trump's proclamation, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413000900315

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Oil Jumps, Stocks Dump As Peace Talks Fail, Hormuz Blockade Looms

Snippet: Before the 'official' futures markets opened, the risk-off tone (due to the failed peace talks and Trump's threat to blockade Iranian vessels) was very evident in FX and crypto markets.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/oil-jumps-stocks-dump-peace-talks-fail-hormuz-blockade-looms

[2026-04-13 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

Snippet: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on after he faced off with Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/penguins-capitals-score-85a92381ff3dcc430f2acb04f8eae63d

[2026-04-13 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Peru extends voting for president and Congress amid delays at polling sites

Snippet: The delays threatened to disenfranchise many Peruvians, muddying what was already a complex race among a record 36 presidential candidates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3349823/peru-extends-voting-president-and-congress-amid-delays-polling-sites?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 07:56 UTC+10:00] [ONPE] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Peru extends voting for president and Congress amid delays at polling sites

Snippet: The delays threatened to disenfranchise many Peruvians, muddying what was already a complex race among a record 36 presidential candidates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3349823/peru-extends-voting-president-and-congress-amid-delays-polling-sites

[2026-04-13 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nacionales vencen 8-6 a Cerveceros y barren la serie por primera vez desde 2011

Snippet: El venezolano de los Nacionales de Washington Keibert Ruiz batea un sencillo de dos carreras en la octava entrada ante los Cerveceros de Milwaukee el domingo 12 de abril del 2026. (AP Foto/Aaron Gash)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nacionales-washington-cerveceros-milwaukee-keibert-ruiz-f22dd4f6c1217bfbd4e598c3794e6b2a

[2026-04-13 07:54 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Bombshell election result to rock Europe

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/world-news-hungary-election-results-viktor-orban-donald-trump-ally-loses-to-peter-magyar-in-result-that-will-rock-europe/e991f3ea-b1d5-425c-822c-76d282d534cd

[2026-04-13 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Pentagon announces ‘blockade’ of Iranian ports

Snippet: The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638259-us-iran-oil-blockade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-13 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dems’ Medicare denialism, red states rising and other commentary

Snippet: “The Trump Administration is considering automatically enrolling Medicare beneficiaries in private insurance plans — a k a Medicare Advantage — as a default,” cheer The Wall Street Journal’s editors, as this “may be the single most effective way to reduce Medicare waste, fraud and abuse.” Democrats falsely claim “Medicare Advantage is wasting money”; in fact, Congress created the program “to improve care for seniors and restrain spending”: “Insurers use savings from reducing waste to lower patient costs and offer supplemental

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/opinion/dems-medicare-denialism-red-states-rising-and-other-commentary/

[2026-04-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Four arrested after another rowdy mob swarms popular Washington DC waterfront night spot

Snippet: Four teenagers were charged with disorderly conduct over the weekend after a rowdy mob swarmed Washington, DC’s Navy Yard — the latest teen takeover at the popular waterfront night spot.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/four-arrested-after-another-rowdy-mob-swarms-popular-washington-dc-waterfront-night-spot/

[2026-04-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Snippet: Reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Congressman Eric Swalwell have shaken the California state gubernatorial race, where polls have shown him leading a crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/12/abuse-allegations-against-lead-democrat-shake-race-for-california-governor

[2026-04-13 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals complete sweep of Brewers with 8-6 victory

Snippet: Washington Nationals’ José Tena hits an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brewers-nationals-score-36e237a6811048afcc2b6cdf555b825e

[2026-04-13 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals' Waldichuk leaves vs. Brewers after hurting arm on pitch

Snippet: Washington Nationals’ Ken Waldichuk reaches for a popup bunt during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nationals-ken-waldichuk-injury-c74ad6d54d92c55f85c23642c6517db3

[2026-04-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eric Swalwell scandal snowballs for Dems as massive new fallout rocks Congress

Snippet: Members of Congress are looking to force California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell out of office — and it could spark an exodus of those also accused of misconduct.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/eric-swalwell-scandal-rocks-congress-expulsion-efforts/

[2026-04-13 06:16 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump threatens to block Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-threatens-to-block-strait-of-hormuz-20260413-p5znbr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Republican businesswoman takes on Rep. Pat Ryan — says two-termer ‘cowed’ by Dem party bosses

Snippet: A Republican businesswoman is seeking to topple two-term Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan in the Hudson Valley’s 18th House District.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/republican-businesswoman-takes-on-rep-pat-ryan-says-two-termer-cowed-by-dem-party-bosses/

[2026-04-13 06:10 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: PM 'disappointed' US-Iran talks failed, says Australia not asked to block Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Iran and the US to resume talks. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-orders-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-iran-talks-fail/67eqwzs06

[2026-04-13 06:03 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump-backed Viktor Orbán swept from power in Hungary after 16 years

Snippet: Budapest: Hungary has voted for a historic change by sweeping Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from power after 16 years and electing one of his former allies as its new leader.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/trump-backed-viktor-orb-n-swept-from-power-in-hungary-after-16-years-20260413-p5znbf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after ‘painful’ election, Trump ally ends 16-year stint in power

Snippet: BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat on Sunday after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure in the far-right movement allied with President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/world-news/hungarys-viktor-orban-concedes-defeat-after-painful-election/

[2026-04-13 05:42 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Blow them to hell': Trump to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Monday, April 13.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-donald-trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-peace-talks-end/d0528cd0-11e3-4b7f-93d6-7c0501a3140f

[2026-04-13 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump ally Viktor Orbán concedes 'painful' defeat in Hungary election

Snippet: Centre-right Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar is on course to become Hungary's new prime minister with a two-thirds majority.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/viktor-orban-concedes-defeat-in-hungary-election/106557060

[2026-04-13 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump ally Viktor Orbán concedes 'painful' defeat in Hungary election

Snippet: Centre-right Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar is on course to become Hungary's new prime minister with a two-thirds majority.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/viktor-orban-hungary-election-peter-magyar/106557060