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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mali's army carries out overnight strikes on rebel-held city of Kidal

Snippet: Mali’s army reportedly carried out several strikes overnight Wednesday to Thursday on the town of Kidal in the desert region in the north of the country.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/14/malis-army-carries-out-overnight-strikes-on-rebel-held-city-of-kidal/

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has discussed the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israel war on Iran during his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as negotiations to end the conflict and open the waterway are stalled.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/trump-xi-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-as-chinese-vessels-transit-key-waterway

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

Source: AP News

Title: Activists set sail from Turkey to break Israel's Gaza blockade

Snippet: Activists in orange life jackets sit aboard a Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla boat as Israeli navy soldiers sail it into the port of Ashdod, Israel, Oct. 2, 2025, after it was intercepted while approaching the Gaza coast. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turkey-gaza-aid-flotilla-23e533a49935fd911c4bdabdd06446e5

[2026-05-15 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi warns Trump about ‘extremely dangerous’ risks if Taiwan issue mishandled

Snippet: Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3353604/xi-warns-trump-about-extremely-dangerous-risks-if-taiwan-issue-mishandled?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 00:12 UTC+10:00] [Indo-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi warns Trump about ‘extremely dangerous’ risks if Taiwan issue mishandled

Snippet: Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3353604/xi-warns-trump-about-extremely-dangerous-risks-if-taiwan-issue-mishandled

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

Source: AP News

Title: Today in Sports - Nolan Ryan’s pitches 1st no-hitter of his record-setting 7 career no-hitters

Snippet: 1937 — War Admiral, ridden by Charles Kurtsinger, battles Pompoon from the top of the stretch and wins the Preakness Stakes by a head.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kevin-chappell-didier-drogba-c5d30c0b1a2243f8bfd9f784581001c0

[2026-05-15 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sharjah marine rescue team saves driver after car plunges into creek | The National

Snippet: A civil defence team rescued a taxi driver after he accidentally drove his car into Sharjah Creek on Thursday morning.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/14/sharjah-marine-rescue-team-saves-driver-after-car-plunges-into-creek/

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit? - analysis

Snippet: China’s Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met this week to discuss important developments between the two countries. Xi made an interesting comment about whether the US and China could avoid the “Thucydides Trap.”Beijing has been messaging during this recent visit that the US and China need to avoid conflict.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896233

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war

Snippet: Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund to secure financial assistance due to the conflict in the Middle East, a source close to the IMF said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896236

[2026-05-14 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Malaysia PM says Norway missile export halt 'unacceptable'

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's Prime Minister said Thursday Norway's decision to revoke export approvals for a naval strike missile system for its warships is "unacceptable", adding it could undermine the country's defence preparedness.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/14/news/world/malaysia-pm-says-norway-missile-export-halt-unacceptable/2344114

[2026-05-14 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US to restore depleted stockpiles with cheap mass-produced missiles

Snippet: The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles alongside up to 12,000 inexpensive hypersonic weapons as part of a major push to rebuild US stockpiles after several high-intensity conflicts.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639984-pentagon-cheap-missiles-programs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-14 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles alongside up to 12,000 inexpensive hypersonic weapons as part of a major push to rebuild US stockpiles after several high-intensity conflicts.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639984-pentagon-cheap-missiles-programs/

[2026-05-14 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jerusalem braces for annual ultranationalist Jewish march

Snippet: Israeli youth celebrate in Damascus Gate ahead of a march marking Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Thursday, May 14, 2026.(AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-jerusalem-flag-march-violence-e458b96f6cdd16a72f2f3c653d36ef0f

[2026-05-14 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu's boast of secret visit to UAE sparks awkward denial from Abu Dhabi

Snippet: Israel and the United Arab Emirates released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahus-boast-secret-visit-uae-sparks-awkward-denial-abu-dhabi

[2026-05-14 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel and Lebanon begin talks in Washington, say diplomats

Snippet: Israel and Lebanon opened a new round of peace talks in Washington on Thursday as the latest ceasefire was set to expire, diplomats told AFP.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-and-lebanon-begin-talks-washington-say-diplomats

[2026-05-14 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Taiwan becomes flashpoint of Trump-Xi summit as Rubio warns Beijing of ‘repercussions’ for invasion

Snippet: BEIJING — President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, were all smiles and full of public praise for each other at the start of their much-anticipated summit meeting here Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/taiwan-becomes-flashpoint-of-trump-xi-summit-as-rubio-warns-beijing-of-repercussions-for-invasion/

[2026-05-14 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran

Snippet: A vessel reportedly operating as a "floating armoury" in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to the maritime risk management company Vanguard.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx219xwxg9no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-14 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Army stings and monetary incentives behind RSF defections in Sudan | The National

Snippet: Sting operations by Sudanese army intelligence, including the use of financial incentives, are behind a string of high-profile defections to the military from the rival Rapid Support Forces, The National has been told.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/14/army-stings-and-monetary-incentives-behind-rsf-defections-in-sudan/

[2026-05-14 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march

Snippet: Near Damascus Gate, members of the Jewish-Palestinian movement Standing Together handed out flowers, greeted residents in Arabic and positioned themselves near Palestinian shops and neighbourhoods as thousands of nationalist marchers carrying Israeli flags prepared to enter the Old City. Israeli police deployed large security forces along the route, including barriers, mounted officers and reinforced patrols.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/14/peace-activists-rally-to-protect-palestinians-during-jerusalem-flag-march/

[2026-05-14 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What is on the table during Lebanon-Israel direct negotiations?

Snippet: Beirut, Lebanon – A new round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon will take place on Thursday and Friday to save a fragile ceasefire – repeatedly ignored by Israel – which is set to expire on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/what-is-on-the-table-during-lebanon-israel-direct-negotiations

[2026-05-14 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Cuba Depletes Fuel As Blackouts Worsen, Putting Havana's Communists Under Pressure Ahead Of U.S. Talks

Snippet: Today's news cycle centers on President Donald Trump's summit and state banquet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with early messaging from both sides pointing to a constructive first day. Once Trump concludes his China trip, if a peace deal emerges to de-escalate the Iran conflict - likely with Beijing leaning on Tehran to reopen the Hormuz chokepoint - the Trump administration's attention may quickly pivot to the next pressure point: Communist-controlled Cuba.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cuba-depletes-fuel-blackouts-worsen-putting-havanas-communists-under-pressure-ahead-us

[2026-05-14 23:11 UTC+10:00] [Latvia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Latvian prime minister resigns amid row over drone incursions

Snippet: Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence minister

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/14/evika-silina-latvian-prime-minister-resigns-drone-incursions

[2026-05-14 23:11 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized

Snippet: Foreign minister says ships must cooperate with Iranian navy, as vessel reportedly seized outside UAE port

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/14/iran-strait-of-hormuz-navy-uae

[2026-05-14 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli officials say Hezbollah drone wounds 3 civilians

Snippet: JERUSALEM (AP) — A Hezbollah drone exploded inside Israel on Thursday, injuring three civilians, two of them severely, according to the Israeli military and hospitals.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-iran-c194620ef1838812da6167db918da3ea

[2026-05-14 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts

Snippet: The British economy is showing far more resilience than expected by many economists, including the IMF which suggested the UK would be hardest hit by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyprjddgj3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu's boast of secret visit to UAE sparks awkward denial from Abu Dhabi

Snippet: Israel and the United Arab Emirates released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-uae-relations-spotlight-after-secret-meeting-disagreement

[2026-05-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Diego warship preps for battle in Middle East as California sailors ready for deployment

Snippet: A San Diego-based US Navy amphibious assault ship is preparing for deployment as tensions with Iran escalate on multiple fronts.Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told a House subcommittee Tuesday that the 843-foot USS Makin Island is gearing up to deploy with Marines from Camp Pendleton.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/san-diego-warship-preps-for-battle-in-middle-east/

[2026-05-14 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: NYT defends op-ed on Palestinian abuse as Israel’s military readies new F-35 upgrade

Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-896227

[2026-05-14 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is on a historic visit to China. This could potentially have major ramifications for the world order. China and the US are signaling they want to seek accommodations on certain policies. The goal is to avoid a clash and possible conflict. China is a rising power.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896231

[2026-05-14 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iraq sought financial assistance from IMF as result of Iran war, says report

Snippet: Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the Iran war, a source close to the IMF told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraq-sought-financial-assistance-imf-result-iran-war-says-report

[2026-05-14 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Shoppers rein in April spending as Iran war-driven gas prices squeeze budgets

Snippet: Shoppers stop their carts to observe big-screen televisions on display in a Costco warehouse Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Timnath, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/retail-sales-consumer-gas-iran-f77b8986d274c40b913c26ba39492ead

[2026-05-14 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore Airlines expects 'full impact' of fuel cost in fiscal 2026-27

Snippet: Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines are among Southeast Asia's biggest carriers, all of which must are contend with a doubling in the cost of jet fuel this year because of the war in Iran. (Photos by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/singapore-airlines-expects-full-impact-of-fuel-cost-in-fiscal-2026-27

[2026-05-14 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: China’s Xi warns Trump about Taiwan at Beijing summit

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict”, a stark opening salvo as the two leaders meet in Beijing for a summit.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/chinas-xi-warns-trump-about-taiwan-at-beijing-summit

[2026-05-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display

Snippet: China weaponising rare earths turned the tables on Trump, showing how unprepared Western governments and firms were for a full trade war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3353499/trump-xi-summit-puts-us-vulnerabilities-display?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-14 22:30 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display

Snippet: China weaponising rare earths turned the tables on Trump, showing how unprepared Western governments and firms were for a full trade war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3353499/trump-xi-summit-puts-us-vulnerabilities-display

[2026-05-14 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: BRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid differences over Iran war

Snippet: Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of emerging economies began a two-day meeting in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on Thursday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/14/brics-foreign-ministers-meet-in-india-amid-differences-over-iran-war/

[2026-05-14 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Canada weighs buying Turkish drones it sanctioned in 2019

Snippet: When Canada imposed an arms sales ban on Turkey in 2019 over Ankara’s military incursion into Syria, Turkish drone makers Baykar and TAI were among the companies most affected.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/canada-weighs-buying-turkish-drones-it-sanctioned-2019

[2026-05-14 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi tourism chief says no change to 2030 targets despite war uncertainty | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi has not made any changes to its 2030 tourism strategy despite the current war uncertainty, with all its long-term plans still in place, its tourism chief said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/14/abu-dhabi-tourism-chief-says-no-change-to-2030-targets-despite-war-uncertainty/

[2026-05-14 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US intel fears Iran war handed China strategic advantage – WaPo

Snippet: The US-Israeli war against Iran has handed China a strategic opening to chip away at US influence on every major front, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a classified intelligence analysis.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639982-us-intel-fears-iran-war-china-edge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-14 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US intel fears Iran war handed China strategic advantage – WaPo

Snippet: The US-Israeli war against Iran has handed China a strategic opening to chip away at US influence on every major front, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a classified intelligence analysis.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639982-us-intel-fears-iran-war-china-edge/

[2026-05-14 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: BBC at the scene of Russian strikes in Kyiv

Snippet: At least five people have been killed, including a 12-year-old girl, after Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine overnight, officials have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cd6pnle9zngo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-14 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bato’s PMA mistahs pledge support

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s batchmates at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Thursday pledged support for their “mistah” amid controversies surrounding attempts to capture the lawmaker over an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/14/news/batos-pma-mistahs-pledge-support/2343824

[2026-05-14 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Without regime change in Tehran, this war is not over - opinion

Snippet: Unfortunately, there is still no serious political will inside Washington for regime change in Iran. Yet Israel’s long-term survival is inseparable from regime change in Tehran. As long as these Islamist fanatics remain in power, there will be no meaningful change in the Islamic Republic’s hostility toward Israel, the United States, or the West itself.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-896203

[2026-05-14 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Two killed as Israel ramps up southern Lebanon attacks ahead of US talks

Snippet: Israel has ramped up its attacks on southern Lebanon, killing two people and issuing several forced displacement orders as the two sides prepare for United States-brokered talks on extending a ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/two-killed-as-israel-ramps-up-southern-lebanon-attacks-ahead-of-us-talks

[2026-05-14 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Hong Kong to London, why travellers have a plan B lined up for summer 2026

Snippet: War in the Middle East and the rising cost of air travel and fuel have pushed many to plan shorter, more local and flexible holidays

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3353353/hong-kong-london-why-travellers-have-plan-b-lined-summer-2026?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-14 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Hong Kong to London, why travellers have a plan B lined up for summer 2026

Snippet: War in the Middle East and the rising cost of air travel and fuel have pushed many to plan shorter, more local and flexible holidays

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3353353/hong-kong-london-why-travellers-have-plan-b-lined-summer-2026

[2026-05-14 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters

Snippet: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait conducted covert strikes on targets in Iraq linked to Iranian-backed paramilitary groups during the Middle East war, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639970-saudi-arabia-kuwait-strikes-iraq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-14 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: READ MORE: Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters

Snippet: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait conducted covert strikes on targets in Iraq linked to Iranian-backed paramilitary groups during the Middle East war, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639970-saudi-arabia-kuwait-strikes-iraq/

[2026-05-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Our incredibly wealthy world can easily afford to end poverty | The National

Snippet: International humanitarian solidarity – life-preserving assistance from one country to another following catastrophes – is under great stress. On one hand are the growing needs arising from more and longer wars fought with lessening restraint, and from intensifying climate disasters. On the other hand, the shock-absorption capabilities of communities are squeezed as economic development and poverty reduction stall.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/14/poverty-humanitarianism-aid-global-economy-conflict/

[2026-05-14 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict

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/xi-tells-trump-mishandling-taiwan-could-spark-conflict/