Topic: US Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-17 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: European leaders have rejected demands by United States President Donald Trump to help ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as foreign ministers from the European Union gathered in Brussels to discuss skyrocketing oil prices during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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[2026-03-17 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-03-17 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-03-17 01:28 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President made contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with allies to help US secure Strait of Hormuz
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[2026-03-17 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The United States government had told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington-based Turkey expert, said during an interview on Sunday.
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[2026-03-17 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Flowers blooms in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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[2026-03-17 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday the UK is working on a "viable plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after speaking to US President Donald Trump.
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[2026-03-17 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chinese lead trade negotiator Li Chenggang gives a press conference at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development headquarters, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Oleg Cetinic)
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[2026-03-17 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: La selección de Irán previo al partido contra Corea del Norte en las eliminatorias de la Copa Mundial, el 10 de junio de 2025, en Teherán. (AP Foto/Vahid Salemi)
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[2026-03-17 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump will sign an executive order Monday afternoon formally creating an anti-benefit fraud task force chaired by Vice President JD Vance — the president’s designee to lead a nationwide “war on fraud.”
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[2026-03-17 00:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 17, 2026 00:30 | News
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[2026-03-17 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday the UK is working on a "viable plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after speaking to US President Donald Trump.
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[2026-03-17 00:06 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President accuses court of having ‘unnecessarily RANSACKED’ the US and claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffs
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[2026-03-16 23:50 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US president had suggested his trip could be put on hold if Beijing fails to help secure the strait of Hormuz
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[2026-03-16 23:48 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sides held deep, frank and constructive consultations, China’s top negotiator says
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[2026-03-16 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president’s threat to delay summit with Xi adds uncertainty to Paris negotiations, analysts say
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[2026-03-16 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: German defence minister Boris Pistorius on Monday rejected demands by US President Donald Trump for military support in the war against Iran and downplayed threats that such a stance by allies would hurt Nato.
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[2026-03-16 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: An FBI agent assigned to then-Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign has made bombshell allegations charging misconduct, political bias, and “overzealous thoughts” permeated the team — to the point of festooning the walls of their office with anti-Trump cartoons and drinking alcohol while on the job.
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[2026-03-16 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Varios migrantes son deportados por agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) en el puente internacional McAllen–Hidalgo–Reynosa en McAllen, Texas, el viernes 13 de marzo de 2026. Docenas de migrantes de países como Cuba, Venezuela, Haití, China, Guatemala y El Salvador fueron entregados a autoridades mexicanas.
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[2026-03-16 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping could be delayed for logistical reasons during an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
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[2026-03-16 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., left, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., center, and Democratic Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton participate in a Democratic primary debate in Chicago, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
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[2026-03-16 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A group of undocumented migrants is deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across the McAllen–Hidalgo–Reynosa International Bridge in McAllen, Texas, Friday, March 13, 2026. Dozens of migrants from countries including Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, China, Guatemala and El Salvador were handed over to Mexican authorities. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)
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[2026-03-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Jeffrey Epstein] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Advocates say 24/7 coverage of US attacks will not last for ever – and spotlight will return to Epstein and his crimes
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[2026-03-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump was stunned to learn last week that US intelligence indicates new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay — and that his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, feared his suitability to rule the Islamic Republic for that reason, The Post can reveal.
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[2026-03-16 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A severe storm system — including damaging winds, thunderstorms and a potential for tornadoes — is threatening to wallop the Washington, DC, area Monday afternoon, with school closures already planned and Congress nixing votes.
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[2026-03-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that protects the remittances of over two million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from "sudden and unilateral" fees.
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[2026-03-16 21:33 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two sides still ‘in communication’, foreign ministry says, after US leader hints he could postpone visit unless Beijing helps reopen Strait of Hormuz
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[2026-03-16 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude that Iran has effectively closed, as major economic players began releasing oil reserves on Monday to ward off supply disruptions.
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[2026-03-16 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1937 which seeks to ensure that quality education reaches every Filipino child, even those in remote areas. The Senate passed SB 1937 which will institutionalize support for public basic education schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA).
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[2026-03-16 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — Beijing said on Monday it is in talks with Washington over an expected visit by US President Donald Trump, who has pressured NATO allies including China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of seizing Iran’s offshore oil hub Kharg Island, Axios has reported, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. The outlet added that such a move would likely require a ground operation.
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[2026-03-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump is weighing the seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island offshore oil hub, Axios has reported, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. Such a move would likely require a ground operation, the outlet added.
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[2026-03-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US Senate] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The Republican senator from North Carolina will not seek re-election after Trump threatened to primary him
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[2026-03-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Americans criticize US state department, with one person saying she felt ‘betrayed’ and treated like ‘an afterthought’
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[2026-03-16 20:52 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-16 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japan and Australia said on Monday they do not plan to send naval vessels to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump called on allies to form a coalition to reopen the vital energy corridor.
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[2026-03-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Immigration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Jose Omar Flores-Penaloza was willing to admit that he had entered the United States illegally. He was ready to be deported, according to his attorneys.
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[2026-03-16 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump said he was “so thrilled” by Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke the licenses of broadcasters who peddle “hoaxes and distortions” related to the Iran war.
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[2026-03-16 19:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-16 19:31 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australians blame Anthony Albanese and his government for the nation’s inflation pressures as they cut their spending on takeaway meals, drop subscriptions for streaming services and put off repairs around the house and on their cars to make ends meet.
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[2026-03-16 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Trump, Iran and Greenland weren’t mentioned, but they may as well have been. It was a reminder that for all the pomp and ceremony, royal visits often contain a kernel of real diplomacy
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[2026-03-16 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gente pasa junto a tiendas que cobijan a personas desplazadas por ataques aéreos israelíes en un espacio público junto al paseo marítimo de Beirut, en Líbano, el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Hassan Ammar)
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[2026-03-16 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Trump administration is considering intervening in oil markets to push down prices despite warnings that it would risk a “biblical disaster”.
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[2026-03-16 18:22 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-16 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that other countries should help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the key shipping route benefits them more than it does Washington.
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[2026-03-16 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today
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[2026-03-16 17:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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[2026-03-16 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened media organizations with treason charges, accusing them of knowingly colluding with Iran to cast doubt on Washington’s decisive “victory.”
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[2026-03-16 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened media organizations with treason charges, accusing them of knowingly colluding with Iran to cast doubt on Washington’s decisive “victory.”
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