[2026-05-15 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Egypt leans on households to weather shock from Iran war | The National

Snippet: Egypt’s latest IMF review is taking place as officials present the economy as stable, even while many households are facing rising costs and reduced support.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/15/egypt-leans-on-households-to-weather-shock-from-iran-war/

[2026-05-15 20:51 UTC+10:00] [Defense budgets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Poland scrambles to respond after Pentagon ditches troop deployment plan

Snippet: WARSAW — Poland, one of the closest U.S. allies in Europe, was blindsided by this week's surprise decision from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to cancel the planned deployment of 4,000 American troops to the country.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-scrambles-respond-us-troop-decision/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-15 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Norway defends its decision to cancel missile system sale to Malaysia

Snippet: Visitors are gathered next to a display of an NSM Naval Strike Missile made by Norwegian company Kongsberg, presented at the Euronaval show, in Le Bourget, North of Paris, France, Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/malaysia-norway-missile-export-ban-nsm-c3195cb88f6d1ec7a94fee53d812d92b

[2026-05-15 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs joined Netanyahu on 'secret' UAE visit during Iran war, report says

Snippet: Israel's Mossad chief and the Shin Bet director joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the UAE weeks into the war on Iran, Israel's i24 News reported on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/mossad-shin-bet-chiefs-joined-netanyahu-secret-uae-visit-during-iran-war

[2026-05-15 20:31 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump e Xi concluem encontro "muito bem-sucedido" na China

Snippet: O Air Force One decolou nesta sexta-feira (15/05) de Pequim com o presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, a bordo, encerrando assim uma visita de Estado de menos de 48 horas à China, a segunda que realiza ao país asiático desde 2017.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/trump-e-xi-concluem-encontro-muito-bem-sucedido-na-china/a-77167644

[2026-05-15 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India raises regular fuel prices for 1st time in 4 years on Iran war

Snippet: Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India, on May 15. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/india-raises-regular-fuel-prices-for-1st-time-in-4-years-on-iran-war

[2026-05-15 20:21 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine attacks Russia with drones after suffering three days of massive strikes

Snippet: Large-scale attack on Russian regions and huge oil refinery comes after 24 were killed when missile hit flats in Kyiv

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/15/ukraine-attacks-russia-with-drones-after-suffering-three-days-of-strikes

[2026-05-15 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: As Syria moves toward economic reopening, Lebanon remains stuck in a cycle of crises | The National

Snippet: Neighbours Lebanon and Syria both started 2025 under new leadership widely viewed as a potential turning point after years of conflict and crisis.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/15/as-syria-moves-toward-economic-reopening-lebanon-remains-stuck-in-a-cycle-of-crises/

[2026-05-15 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: As Syria moves towards economic reopening, Lebanon remains stuck in cycle of crises | The National

Snippet: Neighbours Lebanon and Syria both started 2025 under new leadership widely viewed as a potential turning point after years of conflict and crisis.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/15/as-syria-moves-towards-economic-reopening-lebanon-remains-stuck-in-cycle-of-crises/

[2026-05-15 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Egyptian farmers struggling to survive as Iran war pushes up costs

Snippet: Egyptian smallholders have seen their lives upended by the war in Iran, with soaring fertiliser and energy prices forcing many to lay off workers and reduce the amount of land they farm.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/15/egyptian-farmers-struggling-to-survive-as-iran-war-pushes-up-costs/

[2026-05-15 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Russia, Ukraine free prisoners of war after Trump deal

Snippet: KYIV — Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war on Friday, each freeing 205 people as part of a deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump that is expected to involve 2,000 prisoners in total.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-ukraine-prisoner-exchange-donald-trump-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-15 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: BRICS ministers meeting in New Delhi end without joint statement

Snippet: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, third right, talks to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Waleed bin Abdulkarim, second right, as Indian Foreign Minister S.Jaishankar, right, South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ronald Lamola, second left, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, and and Vietnam Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Hang, third left, watch at a photo call of Government representatives and partner countries of BRICS during a two day meeting in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-brics-iran-war-c2239256c5f08ad15739fb528a53aedd

[2026-05-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: 13 men killed by US military boat strikes identified: ‘These were flesh-and-blood people’

Snippet: All victims of US strikes in eastern Pacific and the Caribbean identified so far came from extremely poor communities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/us-military-airstrikes-caribbean-pacific-victim-identities

[2026-05-15 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: United States seeks to re-establish ties with countries in Sahel region

Snippet: After years of sidelining the Sahel's military rulers, the United States is moving to engage more with countries in the region.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/15/united-states-seeks-to-re-establish-ties-with-countries-in-sahel-region/

[2026-05-15 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Madagascar opposition moves to oust military leader in constitutional challenge

Snippet: Political tension is rising in Madagascar, where a leading opposition lawmaker says he has asked the country’s top court to remove President Michael Randrianirina over alleged constitutional violations.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/15/madagascar-opposition-moves-to-oust-military-leader-in-constitutional-challenge/

[2026-05-15 19:50 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cox's passionate defence of Pendlebury call

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/coxs-passionate-defence-of-pendlebury-call-20260515-p5zxn7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 19:39 UTC+10:00] [Airports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Finland faces no ‘direct military threat’ despite drone scare, president insists

Snippet: President Alexander Stubb said Friday that Finland was "not facing any direct military threat" after a drone entered the country's airspace near Helsinki.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/alexander-stubb-says-finland-faces-no-direct-military-threat-after-drone-alert/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-15 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Navy deploys 4,400-ton destroyer to Cheonghae unit amid ongoing Iran war

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with departure; CHANGES headline, photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515005551315

[2026-05-15 19:34 UTC+10:00] [Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Delivering Mail on Ukraine’s Front Line

Snippet: Larysa Navrotska is part of a quiet, but brave army of postal workers connecting remote Ukrainian communities close to the battlefield with the outside world. Working for the national postal service in eastern Ukraine often means entering dangerous frontline areas where drones dominate and cause the vast majority of this war’s casualties.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/europe/100000010847527/delivering-mail-on-ukraines-front-line.html

[2026-05-15 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24

Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/world-news/death-toll-in-attack-on-kyiv-apartment-building-now-stands-at-24/

[2026-05-15 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil headed for weekly gain as Hormuz disruptions continue | The National

Snippet: Oil prices rose on Friday and were headed for a weekly gain as supply disruptions continued, with no breakthrough in sight for ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/15/oil-headed-for-weekly-gain-as-hormuz-disruptions-continue/

[2026-05-15 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UAE fast tracks second West-East oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Abu Dhabi is accelerating construction of the new West-East pipeline to Fujairah as it looks to expand its oil export capacity and bypass the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/uae-west-east-oil-pipeline-strait-hormuz-iran-war.html

[2026-05-15 19:16 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ceasefire on paper, war in the courts: Why the Lopez feud is far from over

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/ceasefire-paper-war-courts-why-lopez-family-feud-far-from-over/

[2026-05-15 19:10 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: At least 24 killed in Kyiv in one of deadliest Russian attacks since start of war – Europe live

Snippet: The death toll included three children, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/15/russian-attack-kyiv-ukraine-europe-live-updates-latest

[2026-05-15 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Russia and Ukraine release 410 prisoners after UAE mediation | The National

Snippet: Russia and Ukraine exchanged 410 prisoners of war on Friday, following successful mediation by the UAE.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/15/russia-and-ukraine-release-410-prisoners-after-uae-mediation/

[2026-05-15 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Debris from Hormuz strike on HMM vessel arrives in South Korea for analysis

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739080

[2026-05-15 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How Xi-Trump summit failed to yield Iran war breakthrough

Snippet: Trump and Xi hold final day of critical meetings in China

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/15/how-xi-trump-summit-failed-to-yield-iran-war-breakthrough

[2026-05-15 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: غزه: با مشت در برابر ترس و آسیب‌های روانی جنگ

Snippet: اسامه ایوب در گذشته یک باشگاه مشت‌زنی را در شهر غزه اداره می‌کرد، اما جنگ خانه و باشگاه او را ویران کرد. او اکنون در خان‌یونس به‌طور رایگان ۴۵ دختر بین هشت تا ۱۹ ساله را آموزش می‌دهد. او به خبرگزاری فرانسه گفت: «هدف ما این بود که به دختران آرامش روانی بدهیم.» بسیاری از آن‌ها سه بار در هفته به تمرین می‌آیند، زیرا در جریان تمرین دوباره حس قدرت و همبستگی را تجربه می‌کنند.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fa-af/girls-in-gaza-box-to-cope-with-trauma-war-and-loss/g-77166580

[2026-05-15 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF would withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah disarmed as CIA plans to remove terror weapons - KAN

Snippet: Israel and Lebanon are expected to agree to an IDF withdrawal from Lebanese territory in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament, Israel's public broadcaster KAN News reported on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896310

[2026-05-15 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

Snippet: US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday, touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896311

[2026-05-15 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE insurer offers vehicle war cover as Iran conflict fuels demand | The National

Snippet: A leading UAE insurance company has introduced vehicle war cover in an effort to offer greater protection to customers in response to the Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/15/uae-insurer-offers-vehicle-war-cover-as-iran-conflict-fuels-demand/

[2026-05-15 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: A global competitor to the F-35 is slowly emerging

Snippet: A concept model of the GCAP fighter jet is displayed during the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan arms fair in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on May 21, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/a-global-competitor-to-the-f-35-is-slowly-emerging

[2026-05-15 18:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul to expand counterterrorism center into national control tower

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739041

[2026-05-15 17:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Navy destroyer departs for Gulf of Aden amid Iran tensions

Snippet: 4,400-ton destroyer deployed amid possibility of operations in Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739022

[2026-05-15 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24

Snippet: Rescue workers clear the rubble of a house heavily damaged after a Russian strike on a residential neighborhood in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-attack-58db0cf78615952f3f090c19e104387f

[2026-05-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch

Snippet: Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353673/australian-trade-minister-visit-china-secure-fuel-during-iran-war-crunch?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch

Snippet: Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353673/australian-trade-minister-visit-china-secure-fuel-during-iran-war-crunch

[2026-05-15 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Long-speculated Trump-Kim meeting fails to materialize during Beijing visit

Snippet: BEIJING, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A long-speculated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not materialize during Trump's visit to Beijing this week as Trump focused on a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the ongoing war with Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515005800315

[2026-05-15 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump heads home after 3-day visit to China

Snippet: BEIJING, May 15 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing for Washington on Friday, wrapping up his three-day visit here for summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, as well as Taiwan and other key issues.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515007100315

[2026-05-15 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party

Snippet: King Charles III hosted a garden celebration at Buckingham Palace on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust, the youth charity he founded in 1976 using his Royal Navy severance pay during a period of economic hardship in Britain. Formerly known as The Prince’s Trust, the organisation supports disadvantaged young people through education, training and employment programmes in the UK and abroad.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/15/king-charles-and-idris-elba-share-the-dj-stage-at-royal-garden-party/

[2026-05-15 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump says he and China’s Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-xi-jinping-talks-iran-nuclear-weapons-may-15-2026/

[2026-05-15 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing

Snippet: China's President Xi Jinping took US President Donald Trump for a tour around Zhongnanhai Gardens during his visit to Beijing on Friday. The two leaders walked through the compound’s gardens before holding private talks focused on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the war in Iran. Xi showed Trump through the large gate and pointed out trees, noting that some were hundreds of years old.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/15/trump-claims-fantastic-trade-deals-after-final-summit-with-xi-in-beijing/

[2026-05-15 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Group of civilian military workers to file ILO complaint against gov't over labor rights violations

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A group of civilian military employees said Friday it will file a complaint with the International Labor Organization (ILO) against the South Korean government for labor rights violations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515008900315

[2026-05-15 16:55 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Sánchez backs Barcelona football star Yamal against attacks from Israel

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has renewed his war of words with Israel, throwing his support behind FC Barcelona football star Lamine Yamal after he waved a Palestinian flag while celebrating the team’s league title win.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/pedro-sanchez-lamine-yamal-football-palestine-israel-defense-minister/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-15 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Trump-Xi summit live: US president departs from China

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Beijing Capital International Airport aboard Air Force One on May 15. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/trump-xi-summit-live-us-president-departs-from-china

[2026-05-15 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries

Snippet: Russia’s parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to expand President Vladimir Putin’s power to invade foreign countries.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-896304

[2026-05-15 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) U.S. Army's Apache helicopter makes emergency landing; no casualties reported

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details, U.S. Army's comments in paras 4-5, ADDS byline) By Kim Seung-yeon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515006551315

[2026-05-15 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Army chief highlights S. Korea's drive for combat system modernization at forum

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the South Korean Army has highlighted ongoing efforts to modernize combat systems incorporating unmanned technologies, such as drones and robots, reaffirming the Army's role in helping ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515007700315

[2026-05-15 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump concludes historic visit to China, says he will host Xi in September

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has boarded his Air Force One to depart Beijing, concluding his visit to China.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-concludes-historic-visit-china-says-he-will-host-xi-september

[2026-05-15 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Navy to deploy 4,400-ton destroyer to Cheonghae unit amid ongoing Iran war

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A 4,400-ton South Korean destroyer was set to depart from a naval base in the southeastern city of Busan on Friday for rotational deployment in an overseas mission based off the Somali coast, the Navy said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515005500315