[2026-04-12 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump approves FEMA disaster requests for at least 7 states

Snippet: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, right, talks with Mayor Peter O’Leary, during a trip to survey damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in Chimney Rock, N.C. This is Mullin’s first official trip since replacing Kristi Noem. (AP Photo Rebecca Santana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fema-trump-disaster-aid-mullin-dhs-shutdown-f69f9fefcc75214011c142e57273d19f

[2026-04-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: White House says in-person talks with Iran ‘ongoing’

Snippet: A senior White House official said in a brief statement on Saturday that face-to-face talks with Iran and Pakistan are “ongoing” in Islamabad late into the evening.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/white-house-says-person-talks-iran-ongoing

[2026-04-12 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction

Snippet: The United States appeals court has allowed construction on the White House ballroom to continue at least until April 17, extending a pause on a lower court’s order that barred further building.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/11/us-appeals-court-extends-deadline-to-halt-white-house-ballroom-construction

[2026-04-12 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: In the Gulf, states are 'paying the price' for a war they didn't start

Snippet: Donald Trump has put Gulf diplomacy front and centre of his foreign policy agenda, but the Iran war could throw a spanner in the works. (Getty: Majid Saeedi)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/gulf-states-paying-the-price-for-a-war-they-didn-t-start/106491586

[2026-04-12 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eric Swalwell alleges Dem plot behind sexual misconduct claims

Snippet: Rep. Eric Swalwell’s attorney claimed a Democrat conspiracy was behind sexual misconduct allegations against his client.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/eric-swalwell-says-democrat-plot-behind-sexual-misconduct-claims/

[2026-04-12 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Two US Navy warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz at the start of an operation to clear the strategic waterway of mines laid by Iran, US Central Command said Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/world/us-warships-transit-strait-of-hormuz-in-mine-clearance-op/2318520

[2026-04-12 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Reino Unido suspende acuerdo para entregar las islas Chagos tras retiro de apoyo de Trump

Snippet: ARCHIVO – En la imagen, publicada por la Marina de Estados Unidos, se muestra una vista aérea de la base Diego García, en el grupo de islas Chagos. (Marina de Estados Unidos vía AP, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chagos-reino-unido-trump-acuerdo-mauricio-enrega-06831d811bf5f6b74cb5ddeb6a3331a0

[2026-04-12 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Why Is China's Embassy In D.C. Hardening Security Perimeter With Barbed Wire

Snippet: Washington, D.C.-focused local outlet Popville, short for Prince of Petworth, posted several images showing barbed wire being installed around the security perimeter of the Chinese Embassy.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/why-chinas-embassy-dc-hardening-security-perimeter-barbed-wire

[2026-04-12 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'Next Step Mars': Trump Congratulates Artemis II Astronauts On Historic Lunar Mission

Snippet: Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/next-step-mars-trump-congratulates-artemis-ii-astronauts-historic-lunar-mission

[2026-04-12 02:37 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US state department revokes green cards of three Iranian nationals it links to regime

Snippet: Three arrested by federal agents had family ties to Iranian military general, regime spokesperson or security chief

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/11/state-department-revokes-green-cards-iran-arrests

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Fla. GOP rep files motion to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress — following sexual assault allegations against Calif. governor candidate

Snippet: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says she will force a House floor vote next week on removing embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from Congress following stunning sexual assault allegations against him – saying she won’t serve with “sexual deviants.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/florida-gop-rep-anna-paulina-luna-files-motion-to-expel-eric-swalwell-from-congress/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Attaining energy security; not a missed opportunity

Snippet: LAST week, United States President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to have a “complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz” or face the obliteration of its “whole civilization.” Then, just before the deadline expired, Trump announced that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire, subject to Iran agreeing to his foremost condition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/opinion/columns/attaining-energy-security-not-a-missed-opportunity/2318432

[2026-04-12 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US trade court challenges Trump's basis for 10% global tariffs

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/business/top-business/us-trade-court-challenges-trumps-basis-for-10-global-tariffs/2318412

[2026-04-12 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pakistan hosting peace talks because of ‘personal understanding’ between Trump and military chief

Snippet: ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan is hosting peace talks between the US and Iran because of the strong relationship President Trump struck with the country’s military chief.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/world-news/trump-and-pakistan-military-chief-have-personal-understanding/

[2026-04-12 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Time to give the Trump-Putin-Orban axis a slap in the face

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/time-to-give-the-trump-putin-orban-axis-a-slap-in-the-face/

[2026-04-12 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US clearing out Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims as Iran threatens to attack unauthorized ships

Snippet: US Navy ships reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday afternoon as US-Iran ceasefire negotiations kicked off in Pakistan, though Iran denied the reports and threatened to attack any unauthorized ships in the strait.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892632

[2026-04-12 00:21 UTC+10:00] [Air defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: UK puts Diego Garcia handover on hold to appease Trump

Snippet: U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government is setting aside a plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius because of opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to British media reports.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-diego-garcia-handover-chagos-islands-donald-trump/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-12 00:17 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump reportedly says he’ll issue mass pardons at end of his presidential term

Snippet: President already has issued sweeping pardons throughout second term, including for 1,500 US Capital riot defendants

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/11/trump-mass-pardons-end-of-presidential-term

[2026-04-12 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Watchdog, GOP lawmaker warn NY voter registration systems lacks key safeguards

Snippet: One blue state is failing to enact adequate voting safeguards and refusing to correct its mistakes ahead of November’s midterm elections, an election integrity watchdog warns.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/watchdog-gop-lawmaker-warn-ny-voter-registration-systems-lacks-key-safeguards/

[2026-04-12 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump says U.S. starting clearing out Strait of Hormuz 'as a favor' to S. Korea, China, Japan, others

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States is starting the process of clearing out the crucial Strait of Hormuz "as a favor" to South Korea, China, Japan and other countries that rely on the waterway for energy imports.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260411002300315

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

Source: New York Post

Title: The regime is unraveling: Iran’s military defeat is in plain sight

Snippet: Following President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire, US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated: “Iran has suffered a generational military defeat.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/opinion/a-weakened-iran-is-about-to-be-completely-defeated/

[2026-04-11 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says 'sea mines' in Strait of Hormuz are remaining Iranian threat

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said Iran's only threat now is "sea mines" in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-sea-mines-strait-hormuz-are-remaining-iranian-threat

[2026-04-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Democrats’ most disgusting Epstein Files abuses

Snippet: For all the noise about First Lady Melania Trump “reviving” the Jeffrey Epstein story, Democratic smear merchants were never going to let it fade.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/opinion/democrats-most-disgusting-epstein-files-abuses/

[2026-04-11 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UK suspends Chagos Islands sovereignty deal following Trump’s objections

Snippet: Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the US-British Diego Garcia air base - which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892627

[2026-04-11 22:33 UTC+10:00] [Artemis II] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by ‘extinction-level’ cuts to Nasa: ‘It’s discordant’

Snippet: Even as a triumphant moon flyby primes agency for a 2028 landing, Trump’s proposed budget cuts cast pall on US space program

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/11/artemis-ii-nasa-budget-cuts

[2026-04-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: For Trump and Hegseth, the Iran war is a game | Judith Levine

Snippet: Amid death, threats, obliterated buildings and wasted money, the administration’s remarks have been head-spinning to witness

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/11/trump-hegseth-iran-war

[2026-04-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Federal workers struggle to find roles a year after Trump cuts: ‘I’ve applied to over 250 jobs’

Snippet: Current and former government employees say they’re facing a tough job market over a year on from sweeping cuts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/11/federal-government-workers-trump-cuts

[2026-04-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Cleo Washington] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-born gymnast leading quest to turn Singapore into elite hub

Snippet: Riley Lee launches academy aimed at closing gap on global powerhouses and preventing disenchantment that saw her quit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3349730/hong-kong-born-gymnast-leading-quest-turn-singapore-elite-hub

[2026-04-11 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Chagos Islands deal on hold as US pulls support for transfer

Snippet: This image released by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island group. (U.S. Navy via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uk-chagos-islands-mauritius-trump-c37afa22677ec8e504c5a1dab6313d1c

[2026-04-11 20:25 UTC+10:00] [Americas] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump promises economic support to Orbán ahead of crucial Hungary vote

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump promised to give economic support to Hungary if needed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, reiterating his backing for the Hungarian leader just hours ahead of a crucial election in the country.“My Administration stands ready to use the full Economic Might of the United States to strengthen Hungary’s Economy, as we have done for our Great Allies in the past, if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian People ever need it,” Trump wrote in a post

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-economic-support-viktor-orban-hungarian-election/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-11 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Can a lasting deal emerge from the Islamabad talks?

Snippet: "US President Donald Trump is now assessing whether Iran is prepared to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, restore oil flows, and ultimately reach an agreement that he can present as a face-saving victory," writes Iranian-Canadian political analyst Shahir Shahidsaless for Middle East Eye.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/can-lasting-deal-emerge-islamabad-talks

[2026-04-11 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UK to hold off on deal ceding Chagos Islands amid US opposition

Snippet: The United Kingdom is setting aside a bill to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid a lack of support from United States President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/11/uk-to-hold-off-on-deal-ceding-chagos-islands-amid-us-opposition

[2026-04-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s Iran fiasco has led him into the gravest territory | Sidney Blumenthal

Snippet: As the president spirals over his disastrous war, his threats have escalated beyond the red line of international law

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/11/trump-iran-international-law

[2026-04-11 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah MP says Lebanon-Israel talks are 'blatant violation' of constitution

Snippet: Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah has said his group opposes direct negotiations between the Lebanese government and Israel, scheduled for next week in Washington.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-mp-says-lebanon-israel-talks-are-blatant-violation

[2026-04-11 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump critique pauses UK handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Snippet: The Labour government will not include legislation supporting the handover in its parliamentary agenda without support from Washington

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3349744/trump-critique-pauses-uk-handover-chagos-islands-mauritius?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-11 19:11 UTC+10:00] [Chagos Islands] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump critique pauses UK handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Snippet: The Labour government will not include legislation supporting the handover in its parliamentary agenda without support from Washington

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3349744/trump-critique-pauses-uk-handover-chagos-islands-mauritius

[2026-04-11 19:04 UTC+10:00] [Conflict] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: US and Iran delegations in Pakistan for peace talks amid fragile ceasefire

Snippet: Delegations from Iran and the U.S. are in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Saturday to begin negotiations on a peace deal after Washington and Tehran reached a fragile ceasefire to the Middle East war earlier this week.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/us-iran-delegations-pakistan-peace-talks-amid-fragile-ceasefire/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-11 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US to demand freeing of American detainees in Iran as part of Islamabad negotiations - report

Snippet: US officials intend to demand the release of Americans detained in Iran, as part of the Islamabad negotiations with the regime to end the war, The Washington Post reported on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892625

[2026-04-11 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Teens suspected of murdering congressional intern linked by DNA on shell casings, prosecutors say

Snippet: DNA evidence has linked two of the teenagers charged in the shooting death of a University of Massachusetts student who was working as a congressional intern in Washington, DC, last summer, prosecutors alleged

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/washington-dc-teens-jailen-lucas-kelvin-thomas-match-dna-found-on-shell-casings-in-congressional-intern-death/

[2026-04-11 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals take on the Brewers after Wood's 4-hit game

Snippet: Washington Nationals (5-8, fifth in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (8-5, first in the NL Central)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-brewers-washington-nationals-james-wood-c9ca1dd0cb9d45cfb893b776ab5c643e

[2026-04-11 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of Lebanon talks next week

Snippet: Israel says it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah when it meets Lebanese officials for talks in Washington next week – as Israeli attacks on Lebanon go on.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/11/israel-rejects-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-ahead-of-lebanon-talks-next-week

[2026-04-11 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S.-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistani capital after delegations arrive

Snippet: Pakistan confirmed the arrival of a delegation of Iranian negotiators ahead of talks on Saturday with the U.S. to end the six-week-old war Washington and Tel Aviv have led against Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/11/us-iran-talks-set-to-begin-in-islamabad-after-delegations-arrive.html

[2026-04-11 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran's 10-point plan vs Trump's 15-point plan: What each side is asking for | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/11/irans-10-point-plan-vs-trumps-15-point-plan-what-each-side-is-asking-for/

[2026-04-11 16:35 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The biggest mystery in Washington – just why did Melania make that speech?

Snippet: It’s the newest, biggest, most intriguing mystery in Washington – why on earth did Melania Trump make that speech about Jeffrey Epstein, and why did she make it now?

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/the-biggest-mystery-in-washington-just-why-did-melania-make-that-speech-20260411-p5zn1f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-11 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Washington plays Cleveland on 5-game road slide

Snippet: Washington Wizards (17-64, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cleveland-cavaliers-washington-wizards-athlete-injuries-cafd633f06ad419b9b04d46f2756c2a1

[2026-04-11 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump policies, China's biotech boom are ending Europe's pharma powerhouse era

Snippet: Once the go-to location for global drugmakers, Europe is now being squeezed by President Donald Trump's aggressive trade and drug-pricing policies on one side, and China's explosive biotech boom on the other.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/11/trump-pharma-tariffs-mfn-china-europe-biotech-stocks.html

[2026-04-11 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Diálogo entre EEUU e Irán reunirá a Vance y cargos iraníes en Pakistán mientras la tregua se tensa

Snippet: Un agente de policía pasa por delante de un cartel sobre las negociaciones entre Estados Unidos e Irán, en el exterior de un centro de prensa en Islamabad, Pakistán, el 11 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Anjum Naveed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-eeuu-israel-trump-libano-fa3d82b852a74842985678038af40645

[2026-04-11 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump administration reveals plans for massive Washington arch

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C., United States — US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday revealed renderings for a colossal triumphal arch proposed for construction in Washington near some of the nation's most revered monuments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/11/news/trump-administration-reveals-plans-for-massive-washington-arch/2318368

[2026-04-11 15:31 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Israel’s new strategy: Lean on Trump, pressure Iran, keep the military option

Snippet: TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel isn’t getting the U.S. backing for an extended war with Iran that it wanted. So the country is switching to a new regional strategy — one that hinges on a fragile mix of military pressure, U.S. diplomacy and, ultimately, the prospect of acting alone.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/israels-new-strategy-lean-on-trump-pressure-iran-keep-the-military-option/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-11 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war live updates: Vance heads to Pakistan for ceasefire talks with Iranian officials

Snippet: Vice President JD Vance walks to speak with the Press before boarding Air Force Two, Friday, April 10, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for expected departure to Pakistan, for talks on Iran. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-11-2026