Topic: US Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has likened Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to 19th-century showman and hoaxer P. T. Barnum.
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[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A person walks by an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-03-04 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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[2026-03-04 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal with left wing Michael Carcone (53) and defenseman Sean Durzi (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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[2026-03-04 13:44 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, intending to head off a potential energy crisis caused by the war with Iran.
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[2026-03-04 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump and his team scrambled Tuesday to reclaim the narrative on why he decided to attack Iran, after his top diplomat suggested the US struck only after learning of an imminent Israeli strike.
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[2026-03-04 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A major talking point among Democrats and their media handmaidens is that President Trump launched a “war of choice” against Iran.
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[2026-03-04 13:34 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Rubio said the US was reacting after learning that Israel planned to strike Iran, but Trump on Wednesday contradicted that explanation – key US politics stories from Tuesday 3 March at a glance
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[2026-03-04 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The US launched a major military campaign against Iran on Saturday, striking targets across the country as part of what the administration of President Donald Trump has named Operation Epic Fury.
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[2026-03-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A San Diego naval veteran who spent almost two years being tortured in captivity in Iran has spoken of his hopes following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei — and revealed he issued an impassioned plea to President Trump just weeks ago.
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[2026-03-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tongyu Communication, a global leader in antenna and RF solutions, comprehensively presented its multi-dimensional communication technology innovations covering terrestrial, aerial, and space domains at the 2026 World Mobile Congress (MWC Barcelona) under the theme "Intelligent Connectivity, Greening the Future."
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[2026-03-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power
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[2026-03-04 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify in the congressional inquiry of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the chairman of the committee conducting the investigation said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-04 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: In Partnership with ATC Genomics, the Company Presented One of Asia's Largest Real-World Datasets (n=12,281) for AI-Powered Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) and Showcased its Clinically Validated ctDNA-Powered Oncology Portfolio Across the Full Cancer Continuum for High-Risk and Hereditary Populations.
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[2026-03-04 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: War with Iran has put a strain on the US-UK relationship. (Reuters: Leon Neal/Pool)
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[2026-03-04 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was appointed by US President Donald Trump last year. (Reuters: Elizabeth Frantz)
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[2026-03-04 12:05 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: German chancellor says that he underscored need for continued support for Kyiv during US visit ; Trump says Ukraine is ‘very high’ on his priority list. What we know on day 1,470
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[2026-03-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Texas] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Party worries a victory by Maga darling Ken Paxton over John Cornyn would open door to Democrats in red state
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[2026-03-04 11:50 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: London: Telling the truth to Donald Trump is a risk for any American ally who has a good relationship with the US president.
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[2026-03-04 11:43 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Berlin: Iran’s priority is to survive. To do that, its leaders will want to drive up the cost of the war for US President Donald Trump – in terms of American casualties, energy costs and inflation – to try to persuade him to declare victory and go home.
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[2026-03-04 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: California gubernatorial candidate Tony Thurmond speaks at the 2026 California Democratic Party State Convention in San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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[2026-03-04 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: An American Sign Language lecturer at the University of Arizona is facing calls to step down after posting “F—k Israel” on social media, and telling his followers to “F—k off” if they are “MAGA” or “Zionists.”
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[2026-03-04 11:25 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: While I do not speak for the Australian-Iranian diaspora as a whole, I am gravely concerned for what this attack will cost in innocent lives
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[2026-03-04 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The US Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution that aims to handcuff President Donald Trump, barring him from taking additional military action against the Iranian regime.
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[2026-03-04 11:20 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: When under pressure on inflation, tariffs, immigration and even the Jeffrey Epstein case, the Trump administration has pointed to the success of the financial markets.But Donald Trump's biggest move of his presidency, the war with Iran, has seen a sharp drop in shares globally.And there's no end in sight for the market decline.READ MORE: Trump's past comments on Iran come back to haunt himDonald Trump is under increasing pressure over his war with Iran.
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[2026-03-04 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Washington, DC – On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided a looping justification for the US launching a war against Iran: Israel was planning to strike Iran, which would have prompted Tehran to strike the US assets in the region, requiring Washington to launch preemptive strikes on Iran.
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[2026-03-04 11:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "if necessary," amid growing concerns about the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on oil shipments in the strategically vital waterway.
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[2026-03-04 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire for shifting blame to counties for his struggling homelessness plan — the latest example, critics say, of him “passing the buck” on California’s problems as he eyes a presidential bid.
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[2026-03-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The closing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) is seen in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
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[2026-03-04 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Goldman Sachs’ outgoing general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was asked Tuesday to testify before the House Oversight Committee about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating a congressional probe into the late financier and sex offender’s elite network.
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[2026-03-04 10:49 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Homeland security department appears to be looking into comments made about Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor
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[2026-03-04 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Critics of the US bombing of Iran slam it as an unnecessary “war of choice” all too likely to bog our nation down in another quagmire like Iraq; Secretary of State Marco Rubio left no doubt Monday that it’s not in any way optional, and that President Donald Trump’s goals are clear, rational and limited.
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[2026-03-04 10:46 UTC+10:00] [California] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Party worries crowded field to replace Gavin Newsom – and quirk of primary system – could open door for Republicans in November
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[2026-03-04 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Democrats have decried Marco Rubio’s briefings as inadequate in articulating the goals of war
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[2026-03-04 10:43 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: An Iranian drone has hit a car park next to the US consulate in Dubai, sparking a small fire.The strike was confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said all personnel at the consulate had been accounted for.He told reporters at the Capitol building in Washington DC the USA had already begun pulling staff out of diplomatic facilities in the Middle East due to the threat of Iranian strikes.LIVE UPDATES: Iran made chilling nuclear threat, US claimsA small
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[2026-03-04 10:37 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-03-04 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Pentagon on Tuesday identified four of the six US service members killed by an Iranian drone strike during Operation Epic Fury.
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[2026-03-04 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump slams European allies, praises China and continues to justify Iran attackUS president blasted Spain for denying access to its military bases for his bombing campaign, but boasts of ‘good relationship with China’.
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[2026-03-04 10:01 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rarely seen Shein founder praises Guangdong ‘roots’ as offshore listing stallsShein initially eyed a New York listing before switching to London after scrutiny by Washington over its supply chain and ties to China.
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[2026-03-04 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla durante una reunión con el canciller alemán Friedrich Merz en la Oficina Oval de la Casa Blanca, el martes 3 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
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[2026-03-04 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said his “biggest surprise” since unleashing a war in the Middle East has been Iran’s attacks on the Arab Gulf states, which the US counts as some of its closest and richest partners.
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[2026-03-04 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scrambling to head off a backlash over the tech giant’s deal with the Pentagon — defending it in front of workers at a tense all-hands meeting on Tuesday after protesters outside its San Francisco headquarters urged employees to quit, The Post has learned.
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[2026-03-04 09:42 UTC+10:00] [trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move comes less than 24 hours after the US president’s team said it would drop its appeals
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[2026-03-04 09:29 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-04 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Trump administration's rationale for the US-Israeli war on Iran has been inconsistent at best, and incoherent at worst.
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[2026-03-04 09:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters as he arrives for an intelligence briefing with top lawmakers on Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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[2026-03-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Spain has said the US should be mindful of international law and bilateral trade agreements with the European Union, after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with the country for refusing to let the US military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran.
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[2026-03-04 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A former “South Park” scribe has launched a sophomoric website calling for President Trump’s youngest son, Barron, to be conscripted into the US military and serve overseas.
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[2026-03-04 08:52 UTC+10:00] [US midterm elections 2026] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on record
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