[2026-04-07 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India kicks off crucial state elections for Modi’s BJP amid Iran war turmoil

Snippet: The ruling BJP is looking to break into opposition strongholds, especially in West Bengal, and secure dominance across India

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349282/india-kicks-crucial-state-elections-modis-bjp-amid-iran-war-turmoil?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-07 21:20 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India kicks off crucial state elections for Modi’s BJP amid Iran war turmoil

Snippet: The ruling BJP is looking to break into opposition strongholds, especially in West Bengal, and secure dominance across India

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349282/india-kicks-crucial-state-elections-modis-bjp-amid-iran-war-turmoil

[2026-04-07 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 75 Gulf Energy Assets Damaged In U.S.-Iran War As Supply Shock Intensifies

Snippet: International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol was interviewed by the French newspaper Le Figaro earlier on Tuesday and warned that the Gulf energy shock "is more severe than those of 1973, 1979, and 2022 combined" because it is affecting oil, gas, food, fertilizers, petrochemicals, helium, and global trade all at once.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/75-gulf-energy-assets-damaged-us-iran-war-supply-shock-intensifies

[2026-04-07 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE intercepts one ballistic missile and 11 drones on Tuesday | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/07/uae-intercepts-one-ballistic-missile-and-11-drones-on-tuesday/

[2026-04-07 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says it struck energy and industrial infrastructure in Israel, UAE and Kuwait

Snippet: Iran’s army says it has continued drone attacks targeting what it described as the “Zionist regime's petrochemical industries”, in response to strikes on its own energy and infrastructure sites.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-it-struck-energy-and-industrial-infrastructure-israel-uae-and

[2026-04-07 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s supreme leader unconscious and ‘unable to be involved in any decision making’

Snippet: Missing Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and “unable to be involved in any decision-making,” according to an intelligence memo — weeks after he was severely injured in US-Israeli strikes that killed his father and ignited the war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/world-news/irans-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-unconscious-and-unable-to-be-involved-in-any-decision-making/

[2026-04-07 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Snippet: In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, rescue workers evacuate injured people from a bus attacked by a Russian drone in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-easter-truce-talks-drones-be3342d882dcdebb7e4909604a7197e4

[2026-04-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Drone racing to drone strikes: have war and sport become indistinguishable?

Snippet: The Trump administration’s pushing of the war in Iran reflects a sporting culture driven by clipped-up content, shameless tribalism and a lust for escalation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/07/us-war-iran-sport-content-drone-racing

[2026-04-07 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports

Snippet: A synagogue in central Tehran was damaged in a missile strike attributed by Iranian media to the ongoing US-Israeli campaign, according to Iranian state and semi-official reports published on Tuesday, with one of Iran’s Jewish representatives condemning the attack and saying Torah scrolls remained buried under the rubble.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892314

[2026-04-07 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israel threatens Iran's trains and railway lines as 'final' US deadline looms | The National

Snippet: The Israeli military has warned Iranians to avoid using trains or going near railway lines, as a deadline for a deal imposed by US President Donald Trump nears expiry.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/07/israel-threatens-irans-trains-and-railway-lines-as-final-us-deadline-looms/

[2026-04-07 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education

Snippet: The United States-Israeli war on Iran has resulted in the widespread destruction of Iranian cultural heritage sites, as well as educational institutions and science and research centres.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/how-us-israel-are-waging-a-war-on-iranian-culture-education

[2026-04-07 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How the Iran war affects your money and bills

Snippet: From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2e4ygndjpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-07 20:43 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Gunfight erupts outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Snippet: A gunfight has erupted outside a building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, leaving two assailants dead and a police officer wounded, Turkey's Haberturk broadcaster reports.The report said attackers were carrying long-barrelled weapons on Tuesday morning (evening AEST).An exchange of fire with police killed two while a third assailant was captured.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/israeli-consulate-istanbul-shooting-gunmen-attack-building-housing-israeli-consulate-in-istanbul/5f648e03-4459-4fbe-a207-eb39d8e12a73

[2026-04-07 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show daily life in wartime Iran

Snippet: A deserted road stretches toward the Kapikoy border crossing between Turkey and Iran, near Van, Turkey, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-essay/iran-us-israel-war-ap-photos-journey-17d6a3f41a874a7211650c9925d5c933

[2026-04-07 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: One dead as high-speed train collides with lorry in France

Snippet: A train driver has died after his high-speed passenger train collided with a lorry carrying military equipment at a level crossing in France.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq590egv9vzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-07 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Chinese logistics firms shift away from Middle East as war raises costs

Snippet: Chinese logistics companies are scaling back operations in the Middle East, as the current war continues to heighten geopolitical risks and disrupt global trade.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/chinese-logistics-firms-shift-away-from-middle-east-as-war-raises-costs/

[2026-04-07 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: German ‘militaristic frenzy’ could end in tragedy – Moscow

Snippet: Germany’s continued military buildup could lead to another tragedy on a global scale, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637552-germany-military-merz-zakharova/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-07 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Germany’s continued military buildup could lead to another tragedy on a global scale, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637552-germany-military-merz-zakharova/

[2026-04-07 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'The thaw is real': Indian delegation visits China to talk EVs and more

Snippet: As energy shocks from the Iran war underscore India's fossil‑fuel vulnerability, its companies are turning to China to explore tie-ups in the electric vehicle charging, battery solutions, and renewable energy space.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/india-china-relations-ease-iran-war-ev.html

[2026-04-07 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Fossil fuels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope

Snippet: Eighty-five countries have sought a roadmap to phasing out fossil fuels. A conference this month offers hope they could unite

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/07/iran-war-oil-phase-out-fossil-fuels

[2026-04-07 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army assumes duties

Snippet: Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Army assumed duties as the Deputy Chief of Staff, the third most senior appointment in the Army, yesterday (06) at Army Headquarters.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/07/breaking-news/978949/newly-appointed-deputy-chief-of-staff-of-the-sri-lanka-army-assumes-duties/

[2026-04-07 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Nigeria Christian group disputes army rescue claim in Kaduna church attack

Snippet: Tensions are rising in Nigeria after a disputed military claim about a deadly church attack in Kaduna state.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/nigeria-christian-group-disputes-army-rescue-claim-in-kaduna-church-attack/

[2026-04-07 19:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia’s best shield against the global fuel crisis? Deep pockets

Snippet: When it comes to petrol and diesel, Australia relies on imports for nearly all its needs. It now confronts the prospect of dire economic consequences if the Iran war drags on and supplies run short.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-best-shield-against-the-global-fuel-crisis-deep-pockets-20260407-p5zlrv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-07 19:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Many narcissists have tried to twist the legal system. One thing sets this man apart

Snippet: The charging of Ben Roberts-Smith over alleged war crimes including murders of unarmed Afghan detainees and civilians marks a historic moment for Australia’s legal system and, more broadly, the nation.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/many-narcissists-have-tried-to-twist-the-legal-system-one-thing-sets-this-man-apart-20260407-p5zlva.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-07 19:33 UTC+10:00] [Ben Roberts-Smith] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The arrest of Australia's most decorated war hero Ben Roberts-Smith – podcast

Snippet: Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested at Sydney airport in relation to alleged war crimes.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/apr/07/ben-roberts-smith-war-crimes-full-story-podcast

[2026-04-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australian PM to discuss fuel supplies in Singapore visit

Snippet: SYDNEY — Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday he will fly to Singapore to help secure petroleum imports as oil prices surge during war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/world/asia-oceania/australian-pm-to-discuss-fuel-supplies-in-singapore-visit/2315219

[2026-04-07 19:23 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Israel warns Iranians not to use trains as Trump deadline looms

Snippet: Threat comes after US president said he would bomb power plants and bridges if Iran did not reopen strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/israel-warns-iran-lives-at-risk-if-they-use-trains-trump-deadline

[2026-04-07 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump says US tried to arm Iran protesters, but lost weapons

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States attempted to arm Iranian protesters but the weapons were diverted and never passed to the right people.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/world/americas-emea/trump-says-us-tried-to-arm-iran-protesters-but-lost-weapons/2315209

[2026-04-07 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists operating from southern Lebanon mosque

Snippet: Soldiers from the IDF's 91st Division identified and killed terrorists from a Hezbollah anti-tank unit operating from a mosque in southern Lebanon, and located "dozens of weapons," the military confirmed on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-892296

[2026-04-07 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: PUV drivers warn of transport collapse as fuel prices continue to rise

Snippet: Jeepney drivers protest in Pasay City on April 7, 2026 to demand the repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law as diesel prices surge to an average of ₱147.60 per liter, with some premium pumps breaching the ₱170 mark following a massive ₱19.80 hike today. According to the transport group Manibela, the relentless weekly increases triggered by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war have forced approximately 20 percent of jeepney drivers nationwide, roughly 30,000 units in Metro Manila alone, to stop operating entirely

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/videos/watch-puv-drivers-warn-of-transport-collapse-as-fuel-prices-continue-to-rise/2315205

[2026-04-07 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: ‘All roads lead to higher prices and slower growth,' warns IMF chief as Iran war hits global economy

Snippet: Higher inflation and weaker growth ahead are inevitable for the global economy as a consequence of the Iran war, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Monday as the institution prepares to cut its forecasts.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/higher-prices-slower-growth-warns-imf-.html

[2026-04-07 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Sky News

Title: Australia's most decorated veteran charged with Afghanistan war crimes

Snippet: A civil court previously found Roberts-Smith had likely killed non-combatants unlawfully, and Australia's highest court last year refused to hear his appeal.

Read full article: https://news.sky.com/story/australian-sas-veteran-ben-roberts-smith-charged-with-war-crime-murders-in-afghanistan-13528789

[2026-04-07 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: “Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability

Snippet: Across the country, Republican-led state legislatures are passing a slate of laws that effectively shield oil and gas companies from legal claims that they are responsible for the destruction and mounting toll caused by climate change. Fifteen laws have either been passed or are currently being debated in 11 states.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/climate-change-alec-leonard-leo-lawsuits-fossil-fuel-oil-gas-immunity

[2026-04-07 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Sky News

Title: How the crisis in key waterway is affecting fuel supplies for different countries

Snippet: Many of the world's less wealthy countries are being hit harder by oil and gas supply disruption.

Read full article: https://news.sky.com/story/iran-war-how-the-crisis-in-key-strait-of-hormuz-waterway-is-affecting-fuel-supplies-for-different-countries-13528841

[2026-04-07 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China raises fuel prices again as Xi hails resilient energy system

Snippet: A Sinopec gas station in Beijing on March 9. Analysts say state-owned oil companies are shouldering increased costs by cutting profit margins on oil refining. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/china-raises-fuel-prices-again-as-xi-hails-resilient-energy-system

[2026-04-07 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Drone attack kills couple in Iraq's Kurdistan Region | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/07/drone-attack-kills-couple-in-iraqs-kurdistan-region/

[2026-04-07 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LPG prices rise over P1000 in April due to impact of war in Middle East; supply seen to last a month

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced that the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has spiked to beyond P1,000 in April as the war in the Middle East impacted supply.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/business/top-business/lpg-prices-rise-over-p1000-in-april-due-to-impact-of-war-in-middle-east-supply-seen-to-last-a-month/2315227

[2026-04-07 18:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How Ben Roberts-Smith went from war hero to accused war criminal

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/how-ben-roberts-smith-went-from-war-hero-to-accused-war-criminal-20260407-p5zm07.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-07 18:36 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Friction to fracture: Iran war breaks Indonesia-Iran ties

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/friction-to-fracture-iran-war-breaks-indonesia-iran-ties/

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: IDF strikes Shiraz petrochemical site, releases footage of attacks on Iranian air defenses

Snippet: The IDF hit a petrochemical compound in Shiraz on Monday, the military announced on Tuesday, stating that the facility was "one of the last remaining sites used for producing critical chemical components for explosives and other materials for developing ballistic missiles."

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892297

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Iran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal

Snippet: Tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating as Iran rejects a proposed 45-day ceasefire, insisting instead on a permanent end to the war

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/07/iran-rejects-45-day-ceasefire-proposal/

[2026-04-07 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Etihad cuts fares by 50% on selected routes amid Middle East conflict | The National

Snippet: Travel to and from the Middle East has slowed as the Iran war continues, with uncertainty weighing on demand across key routes and prompting some airlines to adjust pricing strategies.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/04/07/etihad-cuts-fares-by-50-on-selected-routes-amid-middle-east-conflict/

[2026-04-07 18:13 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese in dash to Singapore to secure fuel as Trump deadline looms

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will dash to Singapore to lock in fuel imports from the oil superpower as Australia backs diplomatic moves from Turkey and Egypt to mediate an end to the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-in-dash-to-singapore-to-secure-fuel-as-trump-deadline-looms-20260407-p5zlwr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Has US war on Iran killed the 'Gulf moment'?

Snippet: In 2018, Emirati academic Abdulkhaleq Abdulla published a book titled The Gulf Moment, arguing that states such as the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia had eclipsed countries such as Egypt and Iraq - the historical core of the region - and were now projecting political, economic and cultural power on the world stage.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/has-us-war-iran-killed-gulf-moment

[2026-04-07 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Memorial to review Ben Roberts-Smith display following war crimes charges

Snippet: The Australian War Memorial has a display commemorating Ben Roberts-Smith's Victoria Cross. (AAP: Alan Porritt)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/war-memorial-review-ben-roberts-smith-display-war-crimes-charges/106539330

[2026-04-07 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Airspace] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: My NATO rage began with Greenland, Trump says

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday evening that his recent grievances with NATO trace back to a standoff earlier this year over Greenland.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-nato-rage-greenland/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Another Filipino, Israeli husband, parents-in-law killed in missile attack

Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/videos/watch-another-filipino-israeli-husband-parents-in-law-killed-in-missile-attack/2315170

[2026-04-07 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul takes note of Trump's remarks in Iran war: official

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has taken note of remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that Seoul is not doing enough to support U.S. efforts in its war against Iran, an official at the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407007000315

[2026-04-07 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has warned of the “complete demolition” of Iran’s key infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by a looming deadline, signalling a sharp escalation in tensions. He described Tehran’s response to a US ceasefire proposal as “significant” but ultimately “not good enough”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-39-of-us-israeli-attacks

[2026-04-07 17:49 UTC+10:00] [Ben Roberts-Smith] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pauline Hanson says she won’t ‘abandon’ Ben Roberts-Smith as Greens argue ‘no one should be above the law’

Snippet: Queensland senator ‘steadfast’ in her support of former Australian soldier as police charge him with five counts of war crime – murder

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/07/ben-roberts-smith-pauline-hanson-support-ntwnfb