[2026-04-18 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF officers in southern Lebanon claim they were not informed of ceasefire deal - N12

Snippet: IDF officers stationed in southern Lebanon said they were not informed about the ceasefire and only found out via foreign media reports and Telegram posts, according to an N12 report on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893387

[2026-04-18 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Russia seeking to bring Belarus back into the war, says Zelenskyy

Snippet: Building of artillery positions and roads suggest fresh military efforts likely from the north, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,514

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-seeking-to-bring-belarus-back-into-the-war-says-zelenskyy

[2026-04-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: No sirens reported in Israel for over 24 hours after ceasefire

Snippet: It has been more than 24 hours since air raid sirens sounded in any part of Israel, with the last alert early Friday in a small community near the border with Lebanon later determined to be a mistaken identification, Associated Press reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/no-sirens-reported-israel-over-24-hours-after-ceasefire

[2026-04-18 10:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Ghalibaf says Trump’s 'false' claims won’t help in negotiations

Snippet: Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said all recent claims by US President Donald Trump were “false,” adding that “they did not win the war with these lies, and they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.” Writing on X, Ghalibaf listed several of Trump’s statements from the past hour and dismissed them.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-trumps-statements-false-cautions-strait-hormuz

[2026-04-18 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli troops blow up homes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Snippet: Explosions were reported in southern Lebanon as Israeli troops blew up homes in border towns they continue to control, despite a ceasefire in place, local media said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-troops-blow-homes-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green

Snippet: Burned by soaring energy prices, Southeast Asian nations are racing to future-proof themselves against the volatility of war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350479/shock-therapy-war-forces-oil-addicted-asia-finally-go-green?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Anj Dacanay] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green

Snippet: Burned by soaring energy prices, Southeast Asian nations are racing to future-proof themselves against the volatility of war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350479/shock-therapy-war-forces-oil-addicted-asia-finally-go-green

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: What Gallipoli can teach us about conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: A British soldier pays his respects at the grave of a colleague near Cape Helles, where the Gallipoli landings took place. (AAP)

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/what-gallipoli-can-teach-us-about-the-strait-of-hormuz/tvgwvkwxn

[2026-04-18 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The month-long preparations behind an act of Anzac Day remembrance

Snippet: Wreaths have been a key part of Anzac Day traditions since memorials were first created to commemorate Australian military personnel. (Supplied: Australian War Memorial)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/how-florists-prepare-wreaths-for-anzac-day-remembrance/106577112

[2026-04-18 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Turns The Screws On Israel In Biggest Pressure Move To Reign In Bibi Yet

Snippet: The Lebanon ceasefire appears to be legitimate and holding, and the biggest evidence of this is that Lebanese citizens themselves are pouring back into the war-ravaged south of the country, seeking to recover to their homes which are in some cases 'unlivable'.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-turns-screws-israel-biggest-pressure-move-reign-bibi-yet

[2026-04-18 09:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Wake-up call': How global crisis could be catalyst for reshaping our food supply

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/food-security-fuel-crisis-iran-war-australian-farmers-fertiliser-supply/2d1303b3-f3fa-40e2-a890-33451504e46d

[2026-04-18 09:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak

Snippet: Major mortgage lenders are making "meaningful" cuts to the rates on new deals, bringing some solace to first-time buyers hit by the economic impact of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyx2q86lgpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says US negotiations with Iran to continue 'over weekend'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump told reporters that ceasefire talks with Iran will continue "over the weekend" and said that "a lot of good things are happening that includes Lebanon too."

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-us-negotiations-iran-continue-over-weekend

[2026-04-18 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: New ‘information center’ in Polish town denies murders of Jews by local Poles in 1941

Snippet: In the Polish town of Jedwabne, where historians agree that townspeople killed most of their Jewish neighbors during World War II, a brand-new “information center” denies the crime.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-893385

[2026-04-18 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

Snippet: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed to by his country should be transformed into "permanent agreements," without saying whether he was referring to a prospective peace deal with Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893382

[2026-04-18 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: HRW calls on governments to suspend arms sales to Israel

Snippet: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has decried the Israeli bombing of the Qasmieh bridge, the main access point for civilians in southern Lebanon to food, medical supplies, and other humanitarian aid.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hrw-calls-governments-suspend-arms-sales-israel

[2026-04-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese manufacturers recalibrate overseas expansion plans in wake of Iran war

Snippet: Businesses are rethinking short-term strategies as they adapt to rising costs and slowing growth across major economies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350477/chinese-manufacturers-recalibrate-overseas-expansion-plans-wake-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [overseas investment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese manufacturers recalibrate overseas expansion plans in wake of Iran war

Snippet: Businesses are rethinking short-term strategies as they adapt to rising costs and slowing growth across major economies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350477/chinese-manufacturers-recalibrate-overseas-expansion-plans-wake-iran-war

[2026-04-18 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brown bear injures 2 US Army soldiers during training in Alaska

Snippet: A sign marks the entrance to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/anchorage-alaska-soldiers-bear-mauling-bcdf5b42cbfe427657c49d91f8031c2f

[2026-04-18 07:31 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump says Iran deal 'very close' as Hormuz reopens, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire remains delicate

Snippet: Trump's upbeat comments have raised hopes that two of the primary obstacles to an agreement between the US and Iran have now been removed. Source: AAP / Alex Brandon/AP

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-says-iran-deal-very-close-as-hormuz-reopens-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-remains-delicate/4ec5fudie

[2026-04-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gasoline prices could fall slowly if the Strait of Hormuz stays open

Snippet: Backdropped by ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damage, according to local witnesses caused by several recent airstrikes during the U.S.-Israel military campaign, is seen on a fishing pier in the port of Qeshm island, Iran, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Asghar Besharati)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-gasoline-prices-strait-hormuz-dbd3d413017078988cacac046169d651

[2026-04-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia's Muslims keep faith with Mecca pilgrimage despite Iran war fears

Snippet: Prospective pilgrims in South Tangerang, Indonesia, practice at a replica of the Kaaba that sits in the middle of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Each year the Hajj pilgrimage season attracts travelers from across Asia, home to about two-thirds of all Muslims. © AFP/Jiji

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia/asia-s-muslims-keep-faith-with-mecca-pilgrimage-despite-iran-war-fears

[2026-04-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Air Canada temporarily suspends some flights to New York and other locations

Snippet: Spirit Airlines reportedly seeks emergency US government funding as war against Iran keeps aviation fuel costs high

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/air-canada-suspending-flights-fuel-prices

[2026-04-18 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire

Snippet: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said that the country would no longer be an “arena for anyone’s wars”, and that the ceasefire with Israel should lead to work on permanent agreements.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/lebanon-president-says-country-is-no-longer-a-pawn-amid-israel-ceasefire

[2026-04-18 06:38 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: The sticking point that could send Iran and the US back to war

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Saturday, April 18.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-april-17-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/f95384a1-2f5d-4d88-9ac7-d41f20746d48

[2026-04-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF says elite unit took control of key position in southern Lebanon minutes before ceasefire

Snippet: The IDF took control of a key ridge in southern Lebanon on Thursday night, minutes before the ceasefire came into effect, with soldiers from an elite unit being parachuted into the position in order to maintain an operational presence in the area before the halt to the fight.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-893378

[2026-04-18 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 150 kgs of heroin exceeding Rs. 4 Bn seized from fishing vessel

Snippet: Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara stated that more than 150 kilograms of heroin were discovered in the multi-day fishing vessel that arrived in Dikowita Fisheries Harbour noting that the estimated street value of the drugs was exceeding Rs. 4 billion. “These drugs were delivered to a Sri Lankan fishing vessel by a foreign ship.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/breaking-news/981643/over-150-kgs-of-heroin-exceeding-rs-4-bn-seized-from-fishing-vessel/

[2026-04-18 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Disarming the resistance in Lebanon unlikely to be easy for Trump

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/donald-trump-lebanon-israel-ceasefire-disarming-the-resistance/106578708

[2026-04-18 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: As Trump spruiks Lebanon ceasefire, some want war to continue

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/donald-trump-lebanon-israel-ceasefire-disarming-hezbollah-group/106578708

[2026-04-18 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Friday 4/17/2026

Snippet: Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-a48a8ec2ab33915e88fe8cb00e27c9d5

[2026-04-18 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Unicef says Lebanon ceasefire ‘must hold’

Snippet: The UN children's agency has welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon after weeks of “immense suffering”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/unicef-says-lebanon-ceasefire-must-hold

[2026-04-18 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel lifts wartime restrictions nationwide, authorizes Independence Day ceremonies

Snippet: All war restrictions were lifted on Friday, with activity expected to return to normal on Sunday evening, according to statements from the IDF, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-893377

[2026-04-18 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Trump says US will go into Iran to remove 'nuclear dust'

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/iran-war-live-updates-blockade-hormuz-us-middle-east/106571926

[2026-04-18 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia enters drone warfare era with Ghost Bat and Ghost Shark

Snippet: Topic:Defence Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/australia-military-drone-warfare-push-ghost-bat-ghost-shark/106563072

[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The truce in Lebanon is key to ending the wider Iran war, but challenges remain

Snippet: BEIRUT — A truce took hold Friday between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, providing relief on both sides of the border and an opening for Iran and the United States to reach a deal to end the wider war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/world/the-truce-in-lebanon-is-key-to-ending-the-wider-iran-war-but-challenges-remain/2323044

[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka - Indonesia Navy friendship parade held - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan Navy personnel and cadets of the Indonesian Navy participated in the Sri Lanka – Indonesia Navy Friendship Parade and Marching Band Display at the Galle Face on Thursday (16) as part of the goodwill visit (muhibah) of the Indonesian Navy training ship KRI Bima Suci.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/local/981675/sri-lanka-indonesia-navy-friendship-parade-held/

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: US envoy says both sides of Israel -Lebanon ceasefire ‘equally untrustworthy’

Snippet: US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said Friday that a newly announced ceasefire in Lebanon remains fragile because all sides in the conflict have been “equally untrustworthy.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/world/981451/us-envoy-says-both-sides-of-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-equally-untrustworthy/

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pezeshkian hails Pakistan’s role in truce

Snippet: TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian President praised Islamabad’s role in mediation and establishing a ceasefire in the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying Tehran seeks lasting peace and stability in the region while pursuing the Iranian nation’s rights within the framework of international law.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/world/981463/pezeshkian-hails-pakistans-role-in-truce/

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says war in Iran is going ‘swimmingly’ and ‘should be ending pretty soon’ - DailyNews

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Thursday said that “the war in Iran is going along swimmingly.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/local/981657/trump-says-war-in-iran-is-going-swimmingly-and-should-be-ending-pretty-soon/

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN report - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka is among the worst impacted countries in the Asia-Pacific due to the ripple effects of the West Asia crisis, a UN report said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/local/981663/sri-lanka-among-worst-impacted-countries-in-asia-pacific-due-to-west-asia-conflict-un-report/

[2026-04-18 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US imposes sanctions on Colombian fighters accused of involvement in Sudan war | The National

Snippet: The US on Friday imposed sanctions on five people and entities accused of recruiting and deploying former Colombian military personnel to fight in Sudan.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/17/us-imposes-sanctions-on-colombian-fighters-accused-of-involvement-in-sudan-war/

[2026-04-18 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Turbulence ahead as airfares fluctuate amid Middle East conflict

Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/jet-fuel-cost-middle-east-conflict-australian-airfare-travel/106572816

[2026-04-18 05:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and United States President Donald Trump have said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/world-reacts-to-the-opening-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-iran-conflict

[2026-04-18 05:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: More than 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025, UN says

Snippet: Over 38,000 women and girls were killed in the Gaza war by the end of 2025, the UN estimated Friday, amounting to over half of the more than 72,000 deaths recorded by the territory's health ministry.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/more-38000-women-girls-killed-gaza-war-end-2025-un-says

[2026-04-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: These restaurants will pay for your petrol. Plus, hatted daytrip dining with free PT

Snippet: Anyone who drives needs no reminder about the high price of petrol. Despite the federal government temporarily halving the fuel excise, costs are staying up as a result of conflict in the Middle East. But while cost-of-living concerns continue mounting across the board, some Melbourne restaurants are finding ways to ease the burden for prospective diners.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/these-restaurants-will-pay-for-your-petrol-plus-hatted-daytrip-dining-with-free-pt-20260416-p5zoew.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 04:38 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The week around the world in 20 pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenTyre, LebanonDisplaced children queue to receive toys at a shelter in Tyre. On Thursday, Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon to be followed by a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders next week, in a deal that it is hoped will bring progress toward a parallel peace agreement between the US and IranPhotograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenSidon, LebanonPeople attend a funeral for 13 security personnel killed in Israeli airstrikes near a government complex in

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/apr/17/the-week-around-the-world-in-20-pictures

[2026-04-18 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The world faces a grim reality, even if Trump exists in a different one

Snippet: Slowly, the issue of the state of Donald Trump's mind is becoming the subject of serious discussion. (Reuters: Jessica Koscielniak)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/fallout-iran-war-spreads-focus-donald-trump-mind/106576096

[2026-04-18 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Budget coincides with the thunderclap of history in flux — and hard choices

Snippet: In Olympic sporting terms, the degree of difficulty in delivering this year's federal budget is unusually high. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/inflation-war-making-may-budget-harder/106577912

[2026-04-18 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What has Trump said ahead of possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

Snippet: Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has posted a series of rapid-fire messages on the US-Israeli war with Iran, claiming that his government secured major concessions ahead of a possible next round of ceasefire talks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/what-has-trump-said-ahead-of-possible-us-iran-talks-and-what-could-it-mean

[2026-04-18 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump admin mulls unfreezing $20B in frozen Iranian assets — as prez expects peace deal this weekend

Snippet: The United States is considering releasing $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets as part of a first phase in a potential deal to end the war with Iran if certain conditions are met, a source familiar with discussions exclusively told The Post on Friday — with the potential to ultimately release a total of $20 billion.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/trump-admin-mulls-unfreezing-20m-in-frozen-iranian-assets-as-prez-expects-peace-deal-this-weekend/