[2026-04-08 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ex-Japan PM calls for Seoul-Tokyo cooperation at U.N. level to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

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.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408004400315

[2026-04-08 12:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Global oil prices plunge and ASX enjoys sharp rise after Trump abandons threat

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/global-oil-prices-plunge-and-asx-enjoys-sharp-surge-after-trump-abandons-iranian-threat/3f9801a5-d0b4-45ad-add2-f09242c3bd77

[2026-04-08 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae convenes meeting over N. Korea's missile launch, urges Pyongyang to stop provocations

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.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408004100315

[2026-04-08 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't vows efforts to ensure safe passage of S. Korean vessels through Hormuz strait

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712455

[2026-04-08 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: US and Iran agree to conditional ceasefire for two weeks | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/live-us-iran-ceasefire/

[2026-04-08 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't vows efforts to ensure safe passage of S. Korean vessels through Hormuz strait

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.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408004000320

[2026-04-08 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran claims ‘historic victory,’ says US accepted terms ahead of talks

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.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-claims-historic-victory-says-us-accepted-terms-ahead-talks

[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Humanitarian aid faces 'perfect storm' as Iran conflict puts 45 million more at risk of hunger | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/08/humanitarian-aid-faces-perfect-storm-as-iran-conflict-puts-45-million-more-at-risk-of-hunger/

[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Beyond oil: How the Iran war is already hitting wallets | The National

Snippet: The economic fallout from the Iran war extends well beyond oil markets and is beginning to be felt in consumers' daily lives.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/business-extra/2026/04/08/beyond-oil-how-the-iran-war-is-already-hitting-wallets/

[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump on the warpath is Rutte’s toughest test yet

Snippet: With recriminations growing between the U.S. and Europe, NATO’s leader will try again to avoid an all-out rupture.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/07/trump-rutte-toughest-test-yet-00862128?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Bridges] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU’s Costa condemned Trump’s Iran threats because of Russia parallels

Snippet: BRUSSELS — António Costa delivered the EU’s strongest condemnation of Donald Trump’s threats against Iran because leaders think they can’t condemn alleged Russian war crimes while remaining silent on comparable U.S. action, according to four diplomats with knowledge of internal discussions.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-antonio-costa-came-out-strongly-against-us-donald-trump-because-of-russia-parallels/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-08 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but it comes at a high cost

Snippet: In the end, cooler heads prevailed – at least for now.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyvp55xrlro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-08 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Why Military Bases Should Never Have Been Gun-Free Zones

Snippet: Authored by John R. Lott Jr. via RealClearPolitics,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/why-military-bases-should-never-have-been-gun-free-zones

[2026-04-08 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer as Trump and Tehran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/daily-open-trump-iran-pause-strait-hormuz-oil-markets.html

[2026-04-08 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What we know about the US-Iran ceasefire deal

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/what-we-know-about-the-us-iran-two-week-ceasefire-deal/106541052

[2026-04-08 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Oil prices have dived, bonds rallied, and stocks surged as a two-week ceasefire involving Iran spurred a relief rally, with investors cheering the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/oil-prices-slide-stocks-surge-as-trump-announces-two-week-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 11:29 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US, Israel and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-two-week-ceasefire/

[2026-04-08 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Seoul says N Korea fired 'unidentified projectile' Tuesday

Snippet: SEOUL — South Korea's military said on Wednesday that North Korea fired an "unidentified projectile" from its capital area the previous day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/world/asia-oceania/seoul-says-n-korea-fired-unidentified-projectile-tuesday/2315995

[2026-04-08 11:27 UTC+10:00] [United States Politics and Government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Inside the Race to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran

Snippet: Macron Criticizes Trump for War in Iran and for Berating NATO Allies1:19

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010825290/inside-the-race-to-find-a-downed-us-airman-in-iran.html

[2026-04-08 11:22 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv lays out how ‘Russian satellites help Iran in war’

Snippet: Iran bombed US bases and allies’ facilities soon after Russian satellites mapped them, according to Ukrainian assessment. What we know on day 1,505

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/ukraine-war-briefing-kyiv-how-russian-satellites-help-iran-in-war

[2026-04-08 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Double sided ceasefire: Trump announces US pause on Iran strikes for two weeks

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” calling it a “double sided CEASEFIRE” tied to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/double-sided-ceasefire-trump-announces-us-pause-iran-strikes-two-weeks

[2026-04-08 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Iran, 'subject to' Hormuz Strait reopening

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info, details in paras 14-16, 18)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408001053315

[2026-04-08 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran says talks with US will begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday

Snippet: Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, with its National Security Council saying talks with Washington will begin in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Friday, based on Tehran’s 10-point proposal.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/iran-says-talks-with-us-will-begin-in-pakistans-islamabad-on-friday

[2026-04-08 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil prices drop after two-week US-Iran ceasefire announced | The National

Snippet: Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in strikes on Iranian energy and civil infrastructure and Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/08/oil-prices-drop-after-two-week-us-iran-ceasefire-announced/

[2026-04-08 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war

Snippet: Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire on the condition that "safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz is guaranteed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone

Snippet: The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349290/indonesian-fisherman-nets-surprise-catch-chinese-underwater-drone?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone

Snippet: The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3349290/indonesian-fisherman-nets-surprise-catch-chinese-underwater-drone

[2026-04-08 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: LIG D&A establishes U.S. subsidiary to expand defense business, partnerships

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- LIG Defense & Aerospace (D&A) Co., a South Korean precision-guided missiles and weapons manufacturer, said Wednesday it has opened an overseas subsidiary in the United States to expand its presence in the world's largest defense market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408002800320

[2026-04-08 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks surge and oil falls on US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average surges after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-surge-and-oil-falls-on-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DepEd bolsters support for Middle East-based Philippine schools

Snippet: THE Department of Education (DepEd) reached out to Filipino educators and more than 23,000 learners across 27 Philippine Schools Overseas (PSOs) in the Middle East to ensure their welfare amid the ongoing regional conflict.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/tmt-newswire/deped-bolsters-support-for-middle-east-based-philippine-schools/2315980

[2026-04-08 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean currency rises sharply on Middle East ceasefire agreement

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, as the United States and Iran agreed upon a two-week ceasefire in their monthlong conflict.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408002700320

[2026-04-08 10:43 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I’m glad he backed off’: US political leaders relieved as Trump announces ceasefire

Snippet: Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical move

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/07/trump-ceasefire-iran-us-political

[2026-04-08 10:42 UTC+10:00] [House of Representatives] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Republican wins Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Snippet: Voters pick Clay Fuller, deciding Iran war was not enough to propel a Democrat into a conservative-leaning House seat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/07/georgia-house-election-runoff

[2026-04-08 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher on 2-week ceasefire in U.S.-Iran war

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout, photos)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408001652320

[2026-04-08 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Iran, 'subject to' Hormuz Strait reopening

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408001052315

[2026-04-08 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce after Trump apocalyptic threats

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire Tuesday barely an hour before President Donald Trump's deadline to obliterate the rival country was set to expire, with Tehran to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/world/americas-emea/us-iran-agree-to-11th-hour-truce-after-trump-apocalyptic-threats/2315975

[2026-04-08 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: CIA Used "Ghost Murmur" To Locate Missing F-15 Airman From 40-Miles Away

Snippet: In combination with the downed F-15 weapons systems officer, known publicly only as "Dude 44 Bravo," activating Boeing's Combat Survivor Evader Locator, or CSEL, U.S. forces were reportedly able to narrow the search area and then locate the second crew member shot down over southern Iran using a secret CIA reconnaissance tool known as "Ghost Murmur."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/cia-used-ghost-murmur-locate-missing-f-15-airman-40-miles-away

[2026-04-08 10:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks surge at open, triggering buy-side sidecar

Snippet: South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday as Iran said that it would guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712221

[2026-04-08 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI market on sharp rise

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Wednesday activated a five-minute buy-side sidecar on the main bourse shortly after the opening bell, as shares rallied on reports of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408001751320

[2026-04-08 10:14 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

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/middle-east/united-states-iran-ceasefire-april-7-2026/

[2026-04-08 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: What is in Iran's 10-point peace plan? | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/08/what-is-in-irans-10-point-peace-plan/

[2026-04-08 10:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea launches missiles into East Sea: JCS

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712187

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

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260326006000315

[2026-04-08 10:09 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New Zealand asks US to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused by Iran war

Snippet: After meeting with Marco Rubio, foreign minister Winston Peters says he made sure US understands ‘significant economic impacts on New Zealand and Pacific’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/new-zealand-us-fuel-tankers-pacific-iran-war

[2026-04-08 10:09 UTC+10:00] [Ben Roberts-Smith] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ben Roberts-Smith to remain in jail after bail hearing over war crimes charges

Snippet: Former SAS soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, who has always denied wrongdoing, did not immediately apply for bail on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/08/ben-roberts-smith-court-news-war-crimes-charges-silverwater-jail-ntwnfb

[2026-04-08 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open over 5 pct higher on 2-week ceasefire in U.S.-Iran war

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday as Iran said that it would guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408001600320

[2026-04-08 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire, with strait of Hormuz to open - DailyNews

Snippet: The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday evening after a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan, canceling an ultimatum from Donald Trump for Iran to surrender or face widespread destruction.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/08/world/979327/us-and-iran-agree-to-two-week-ceasefire-with-strait-of-hormuz-to-open/

[2026-04-08 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares open over 5 pct higher on 2-week ceasefire in U.S.-Iran war

Snippet: (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408001500320

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

Source: SBS News

Title: Ben Roberts-Smith to remain in custody after arrest over war crimes charges

Snippet: Australia's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been charged with war crimes. Source: AAP / Bianca De Marchi

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/months-in-custody-for-war-crime-accused-roberts-smith/u5hiktnom

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

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump offers 'help' in Strait of Hormuz; ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon' — as it happened

Snippet: Demonstrations were held in Iran after the ceasefire announcement, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says does not include Lebanon. Source: AAP, AP, Getty / Ronen Zvulun/Abedin Taherkenareh/Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/live-blog/iran-war-live-2026-04-08/g56tyu5ze