Topic: War & Conflict — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-08 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die.”
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[2026-04-08 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and Israel’s war on Iran began in late February
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[2026-04-08 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; Iran says passage through the strait of Hormuz will be allowed for the next 2 weeks. Follow the latest news
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[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
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[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a two-week US-Iran ceasefire does not cover Lebanon, contradicting Tehran’s version of the agreement.- The Israeli leader backs President Donald Trump’s decision to pause strikes for two weeks, contingent on immediate Iranian concessions.- Conditions include opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting attacks on the US, Israel and regional countries, according to Mr Netanyahu’s office.- Tehran asserts the truce encompasses “all fronts,” including support for the Islamic resistance in Lebanon, revealing a sharp
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[2026-04-08 13:52 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: When it’s hard or impossible to identify trustworthy sources, you can choose to believe whatever you find comforting, invigorating or infuriating
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[2026-04-08 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuted claims made by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Lebanon would be included in the ceasefire agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran.
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[2026-04-08 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Associated Press reported a discrepancy between the Persian and English versions of Iran’s ceasefire proposal, noting that the Persian text includes the phrase “acceptance of enrichment” while the English version omits it.
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[2026-04-08 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
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[2026-04-08 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ben Roberts-Smith arrives at the Federal Court in Sydney, Australia, on June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
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[2026-04-08 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Conflict] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Iran hawks in the U.S. have already started to question whether the Trump administration is taking the right approach.
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[2026-04-08 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran and Oman will be allowed to charge fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as part of a two-week ceasefire deal mediated by Pakistan, The Associated Press reported, citing a regional official.
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[2026-04-08 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-04-08 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli forces shelled the town of Baraachit in southern Lebanon, Al Jadeed TV reported, in an apparent escalation following statements that the US.-Iran ceasefire does not cover the Lebanon front.
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[2026-04-08 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X on April 8 that Iran and the U.S. "have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY." © Reuters
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[2026-04-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and US stock futures jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced that Israel backs the United States’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said the truce “does not include Lebanon”.
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[2026-04-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ed Curran works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-04-08 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Two ISIS-inspired bombing suspects were caught musing about blowing up white supremacist Jake Lang and maiming up to 60 victims — both cops and civilians — in dashcam footage from their car ride to an anti-Muslim protest outside Gracie Mansion last month, according to a bombshell indictment.
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[2026-04-08 13:07 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Australian PM also welcomes a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that will reopen the strait of Hormuz to global shipping
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[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A ceasefire has opened a narrow window for diplomacy after weeks of escalating conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and prompted retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region.
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[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally across risk assets, sending stocks higher and oil tumbling, while persistent demand for gold and Treasurys pointed to a market still hedging against uncertainty.
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[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has underscored the need to revamp the structure of the armed forces, such as adopting a selective conscription system, as the military faces both a rapidly aging population and changes in future warfare trends.
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[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The world’s eyes are on the conflict in Iran. As it drags on, the threat of an energy crisis intensifies by the day. Investors can’t tear their eyes away, with global stock markets plunged into volatility.
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[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Atlanta-based aerospace startup Hermeus Corp. has secured $350 million in a funding round that values the builder of uncrewed supersonic and hypersonic fighters at north of $1 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.
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[2026-04-08 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, during which shipping traffic will be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-08 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index rose 2.7 per cent after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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[2026-04-08 12:57 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong stocks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index rose 2.7 per cent after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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[2026-04-08 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
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[2026-04-08 12:55 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-08 12:49 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 8, 2026 12:49 | News
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[2026-04-08 12:48 UTC+10:00] [Ben Roberts-Smith] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Australia’s richest person questions cost and time spent investigating former soldiers as pockets of support emerge for Victoria Cross recipient
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[2026-04-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ceasefire marked a victory for the United States, crediting President Donald Trump and the military for creating conditions for diplomacy.
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[2026-04-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-04-08 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Many Middle Eastern countries reported incoming missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, triggering air defenses across the Gulf within hours of a newly announced two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
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[2026-04-08 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The country’s economic growth is expected to remain subdued this year amid the heightened Middle East conflict, the World Bank said.
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[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iran launched missiles toward Israel early Wednesday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Air raid alerts continued in Israel after the truce was announced, raising immediate doubts about whether the arrangement would hold.
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[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iran launched a series of missile barrages towards Israel overnight Wednesday, shortly after a ceasefire agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran was announced by US President Donald Trump.
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[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday called for South Korea and Japan to work together, such as at the UN level, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing deepening supply disruptions from the war against Iran that are affecting the global economy.
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[2026-04-08 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday said the country has achieved a “historic” victory in the war and forced the United States to accept the framework of a 10-point proposal ahead of planned negotiations, according to a statement.
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[2026-04-08 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose sharply higher late Wednesday morning as the United States and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-08 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has agreed “to suspend the bombing" and attacks on Iran for a period of two weeks, calling it a double-sided "ceasefire” tied to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-08 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Office of National Security at Cheong Wa Dae held an emergency meeting Wednesday after North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, calling for Pyongyang to immediately stop provocations.
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[2026-04-08 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Ben Roberts-Smith - Australia's most-decorated living soldier - will remain behind bars after his lawyers did not seek bail over charges of alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
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[2026-04-08 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday called for South Korea and Japan to work together, such as at the U.N. level, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing deepening supply disruptions from the war against Iran that are affecting the global economy.
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[2026-04-08 12:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Global oil prices plunged and Australian shares have enjoyed a sharp jump after US President Donald Trump abandoned his threat of annihilation at the 11th hour and struck a deal with Iran.Both countries have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, brokered by Pakistan.Following the announcement, futures for US crude oil fell 14.7 per cent to $US96.27 a barrel while futures for Brent crude oil (the global benchmark for oil prices) sank
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[2026-04-08 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The Office of National Security at Cheong Wa Dae held an emergency meeting Wednesday after North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, calling for Pyongyang to immediately stop provocations.
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[2026-04-08 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The government vowed Wednesday efforts to help South Korean vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz to safely pass through the shipping route after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the full reopening of the crucial passage for oil.
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[2026-04-08 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
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[2026-04-08 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The government vowed Wednesday efforts to help South Korean vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz to safely pass through the shipping route after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the full reopening of the crucial passage for oil.
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