[2026-05-09 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand

Snippet: Preah Vihear/Siem Reap provinces – When asked how she spends her day, 11-year-old Sokna rattled off a list of chores.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/9/cambodians-struggle-with-displaced-lives-amid-tense-ceasefire-with-thailand

[2026-05-09 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Hormuz akin to ‘atomic bomb’ – Iranian supreme leader’s adviser

Snippet: The US military has attacked two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as Washington presses ahead with a “freedom of navigation” blockade, while Tehran has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to possessing an “atomic bomb.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639717-iran-hormuz-atomic-bomb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-09 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US military has attacked two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as Washington presses ahead with its “freedom of navigation” blockade, while Tehran has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to possessing an “atomic bomb.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639717-iran-hormuz-atomic-bomb/

[2026-05-09 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — A US fighter jet on Friday disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, prompting retaliatory attacks and rattling a shaky truce as President Donald Trump said he was awaiting Tehran's reply to his latest proposal to end the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/world/americas-emea/us-fire-on-iran-tankers-sparks-reprisals-as-deal-hangs-in-balance/2339861

[2026-05-09 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump says, 'I love S. Korea,' after Seoul, Washington sign MOU on shipbuilding cooperation

Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that "I love South Korea," despite his earlier show of displeasure over a lack of support by Seoul and other allies for the United States' military operation against Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260509001100315

[2026-05-09 10:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Qatar and US discuss ending Iran war during Washington meeting

Snippet: Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met US Vice President JD Vance in Washington, where discussions focused on ending the war involving Iran and achieving long-term stability in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/qatar-and-us-discuss-ending-iran-war-during-washington-meeting

[2026-05-09 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UN: Iran war pushes global food prices to three-year high

Snippet: Global food prices rose to their highest level since 2023 in April, driven in part by the conflict in the Middle East, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-iran-war-pushes-global-food-prices-three-year-high

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector

Snippet: The US Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, over accusations they aided Iran's efforts to secure weapons and the raw materials needed to build its Shahed drones and ballistic missiles.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-895594

[2026-05-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure' after empty oil tankers struck

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/iran-accuses-us-of-reckless-military-adventure-after-empty-oil-tankers-struck/pao2ja6ty

[2026-05-09 09:37 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Russia and Ukraine agree to renewed three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap, Trump says

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-renewed-three-day-ceasefire-and-prisoner-swap-trump-says/btnvzf2sv

[2026-05-09 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems

Snippet: Summer holidays might look different for some people this year as the war in Iran disrupts travel across the Middle East and pushes up prices for flights and package deals to European hotspots.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjpv9pdnpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-09 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russia, Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire

Snippet: Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump that will run from May 9 to May 11.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-895591

[2026-05-09 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US sanctions target firms tied to Iran drone supply network

Snippet: The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran’s military obtain weapons and materials used in the production of Shahed drones.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-sanctions-target-firms-tied-iran-drone-supply-network

[2026-05-09 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: War-hungry Revolutionary Guard maintains its grip on Iran as US holds to fragile cease-fire

Snippet: WASHINGTON — An ugly internal power struggle in Iran is muddying mediation talks with the US, as pro-war and pro-deal factions battle it out over whether Tehran should ever surrender, sources familiar with mediation efforts tell The Post.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/world-news/war-hungry-irgc-clenches-its-grip-on-iran-while-others-push-for-a-deal-with-us/

[2026-05-09 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Matthew Tkachuk flies with the Air Force's Thunderbirds

Snippet: Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk exits a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon after flying as a civilian passenger, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Dania Beach, Fla., in advance of the Fort Lauderdale Air Show. (AP Photo/Tim Reynolds)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/matthew-tkachuk-panthers-air-force-thunderbirds-c8984f75f10d72c808d55b5de7f1717a

[2026-05-09 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: US fires on tankers as Tehran accuses Washington of 'reckless military adventure'

Snippet: The US military has struck two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers, US Central Command says, adding that a third Iranian-flagged vessel had been disabled on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/iran-blog-may-9/106659038

[2026-05-09 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: European arrogance treats NATO as a one-way partnership

Snippet: President Donald Trump recently announced that he was reducing the US military presence in Germany by at least 5,000 troops, with plans to “cut way down” the 70,000 active-duty military personnel in Europe.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/opinion/europes-arrogance-turns-nato-into-a-one-way-partnership/

[2026-05-09 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Justin Baldoni suffering from ‘emotional stress’ after Blake Lively legal war: ‘A big burden to carry’

Snippet: Justin Baldoni is still carrying the emotional weight of his headline-making legal battle with Blake Lively.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/08/celebrity-news/justin-baldoni-suffering-from-emotional-stress-after-blake-lively-legal-war/

[2026-05-09 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest US-China rivalry combines undersea dominance with a race to riches

Snippet: Ahead of leaders’ summit in Beijing next week, experts point to a high-stakes competition that features military and mining technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352917/latest-us-china-rivalry-combines-undersea-dominance-race-riches?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-09 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Latest US-China rivalry combines undersea dominance with a race to riches

Snippet: Ahead of leaders’ summit in Beijing next week, experts point to a high-stakes competition that features military and mining technologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352917/latest-us-china-rivalry-combines-undersea-dominance-race-riches

[2026-05-09 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Ideology, family and history': The UAE-Saudi Arabia feud explained

Snippet: Saudi Arabia tried to bribe a prince of the UAE’s al-Nahyan family to cede control of a desert oasis suspected of containing vast quantities of oil. The sheikh rejected the offer to betray his family, and Saudi Arabia launched a failed invasion of the territory.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ideology-family-and-history-uae-saudi-arabia-feud-explained

[2026-05-09 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: JPMorgan warns $5 gas looks far more likely as Iran war pushes fuel prices sky high

Snippet: A $5 price tag at gasoline pumps is looking like more of a possibility, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/business/we-cant-ignore-the-risk-of-5-gasoline-any-longer-jpmorgan-warns/

[2026-05-09 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil shock a top risk to US financial system, Fed report shows | The National

Snippet: Geopolitical risks and the oil shock from the Iran war were cited as the two biggest concerns facing the US financial system, according to a new Federal Reserve report.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/08/oil-shock-a-top-risk-to-us-financial-system-fed-report-shows/

[2026-05-09 07:09 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Iran war has shed billions from world economy, but some are using it to get rich

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-war-in-iran-updates-prediction-markets-stocks-how-millions-trying-to-profit/359b5ec7-c518-486d-8012-a7aa1211bfed

[2026-05-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zelenskyy orders army not to attack Russia's Red Square parade

Snippet: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday ordered the army not to attack Moscow's Red Square during the WWII victory day parade on May 9, following a US announcement of a three-day ceasefire between the nations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/world/zelenskyy-orders-army-not-to-attack-russias-red-square-parade/2339823

[2026-05-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 2 LNG tankers cross Hormuz on way to Japan, China, but shortage persists

Snippet: An LNG tanker docks at Futtsu, Japan, in February. A tanker that recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz is due to land at the port city. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/2-lng-tankers-cross-hormuz-on-way-to-japan-china-but-shortage-persists

[2026-05-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Three-day ceasefire begins between Ukraine and Russia

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/trump-announces-ceasefire-between-ukraine-and-russia/106661254

[2026-05-09 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

Snippet: US president says ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and an exchange of prisoners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352962/trump-announces-three-day-ceasefire-between-russia-and-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-09 06:24 UTC+10:00] [Kyiv] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

Snippet: US president says ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and an exchange of prisoners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352962/trump-announces-three-day-ceasefire-between-russia-and-ukraine

[2026-05-09 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pro-Iran coverage exposes the illusion of neutrality in Qatar’s media empire - opinion

Snippet: Even before the war in Iran, Qatari media outlets faced a structural dilemma: how to consistently cover events with a pro-Islamist bias while simultaneously maintaining a facade of balanced and credible journalism.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-895479

[2026-05-09 06:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Pentagon begins releasing decades of files on UFOs, unexplained phenomena

Snippet: Washington: The Pentagon has started releasing what it says are “never-before-seen files” related to reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), including videos and photographs of phenomena captured from US military posts around the world.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/pentagon-begins-releasing-decades-of-files-on-ufos-unexplained-phenomena-20260509-p5zv8k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-09 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Toyota And Honda See Sharp Declines In Profit Amidst Iran War Pressures, Spiking EV Costs

Snippet: Toyota expects a sharp decline in profit as rising material and shipping costs tied to the Iran conflict pressure its business, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/toyota-expecting-sharp-decline-profit-due-iran-conflict-pressures

[2026-05-09 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Peterites hammer Cambrians for third straight bonus-point win - DailyNews

Snippet: Former league champions St Peter’s College produced another commanding performance to register their third successive win of the season with a runaway 65 points (five goals, six tries) to 21 (three goals) victory over Prince of Wales College in their Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament match played at the Air Force Grounds in Ratmalana yesterday after taking a crushing 34-0 lead at half time.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/sports/992013/peterites-hammer-cambrians-for-third-straight-bonus-point-win/

[2026-05-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US launches ‘self-defence strikes’ on Iran; Trump says ceasefire still on - DailyNews

Snippet: The Pentagon said the U.S. military launched “self-defense strikes” on Iranian targets on Thursday after “unprovoked” attacks from the Islamic republic on U.S. Navy vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/world/991938/us-launches-self-defence-strikes-on-iran-trump-says-ceasefire-still-on/

[2026-05-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Medal-winning Air Force Athletes felicitated - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) athletes who won medals at the 6th Asian Beach Games in China were honoured with promotions and cash awards The first ever Asian Beach Games gold medalist Nipuni Wasana who won her gold at the 50 kg wrestling is among the promotional Air Force athletes list.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/sports/992034/medal-winning-air-force-athletes-felicitated-2/

[2026-05-09 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt extends Emergency to restore services - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Following the devastating Cyclone Ditwa and considering the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on supplies, the Government will extend the State of Emergency (SOE) for another month, not for political repression, but to expedite restoration services.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/09/local/991962/govt-extends-emergency-to-restore-services-pm/

[2026-05-09 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why Aung San Suu Kyi's son did not celebrate her move to house arrest

Snippet: Aung San Suu Kyi has not had access to her family or lawyer since being imprisoned by the military. (Reuters: Ann Wang)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/aung-san-suu-kyi-still-alive-house-arrest-myanmar/106657154

[2026-05-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Gets Diplomatic Win In Ukraine War, 3-Day Ceasefire Declared For Russia's V-Day

Snippet: President Trump announced Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and a major prisoner swap. He hailed in a Truth Social post that this could be the "beginning of the end" of the long war between them.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-gets-diplomatic-win-ukraine-war-3-day-ceasefire-declared-russias-v-day

[2026-05-09 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/09/world/trump-says-russia-and-ukraine-have-agreed-to-his-request-for-a-3-day-ceasefire-and-a-prisoner-swap/2339769

[2026-05-09 05:04 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine War] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Ukraine War rains on Putin’s parade

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/ukraine-war-rains-on-putins-parade/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Military parades and promises of peace ring hollower than ever

Snippet: Despite Trump's disdain for his allies, the significant damage to US bases and military assets in the Middle East that are increasingly being reported means his military's physical options now seem more constrained. (Reuters: Eduardo Munoz)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/iran-us-israel-russia-ukraine-war-military-parade-ceasefires/106657116

[2026-05-09 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Archivos del Pentágono sobre ovnis aclaran avistamientos, pero dejan la interpretación al público

Snippet: ARCHIVO – El Pentágono, visto desde el Air Force One mientras vuela sobre Washington, el 2 de marzo de 2022. (AP Foto/Patrick Semansky, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ovnis-pentagono-trump-documentos-archivos-769d8189665dd1bc761e806c32ce95fc

[2026-05-09 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rubio voices support for NATO in Italy amid alliance tensions with Trump

Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio described himself as “a strong supporter of NATO” amid tensions between President Trump and the members of the alliance.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/rubio-voices-support-for-nato-in-italy-amid-alliance-tensions-with-trump/

[2026-05-09 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say

Snippet: US attacks on Iranian oil tankers were a “violation of the ceasefire and American terrorism,” said an Iranian military source, according to a report by semi-official Tasnim News.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895586

[2026-05-09 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Being Pedro Sanchez: Is Spain's anti-Israel prime minister on the wrong side of history?

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose face and anti-war messaging were plastered on Iranian regime missiles in March (according to footage distributed by Iranian state Tasnim News Agency) and who regularly receives direct thanks and praise from Hamas, is in the news again, posturing against Israel. This time, he is calling the detention of two Global Sumud Flotilla members “kidnapping” and demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu return a Spanish citizen “illegally detained.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895517

[2026-05-09 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The top 10 UFO encounters revealed throughout the decades as Pentagon declassifies files

Snippet: The War Department dumped 162 declassified files on Friday that show thousands of “flying saucers” reported in our skies since the 1940s.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/the-top-10-ufo-encounters-revealed-throughout-the-decades-as-pentagon-declassifies-files/

[2026-05-09 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Trump Claims Russia and Ukraine Agreed to New Ceasefire This Weekend

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a Truth Social post on Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire during Victory Day celebrations this weekend, a surprise announcement that further clouded a week of competing and ignored truce declarations.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/08/trump-claims-russia-and-ukraine-agreed-to-new-ceasefire-this-weekend-a92721

[2026-05-09 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia and Ukraine Agree to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire This Weekend

Snippet: Russia and Ukraine confirmed Friday that they have agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following a surprise diplomatic intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/08/russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-us-brokered-ceasefire-this-weekend-a92721

[2026-05-09 04:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia cease-fire, prisoner swap

Snippet: President Trump said Friday that Ukraine and Russia will embark on a three-day cease-fire that could be the “beginning of the end” of the more than four-year-old war — as both nations pause to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/trump-announces-three-day-ukraine-russia-cease-fire-prisoner-swap/

[2026-05-09 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump announces three-day Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Russia Victory Day | The National

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war ahead of Russia’s annual Victory Day parade.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/08/trump-announces-three-day-ukraine-ceasefire-ahead-of-russia-victory-day/