[2026-03-26 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Houthis reiterate support for Iran but will stay on the sidelines

Snippet: Yemen’s Houthi military group has reiterated its support for Tehran, while saying it is not currently taking part in the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-reiterate-support-iran-will-stay-sidelines

[2026-03-26 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Poland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump to skip major annual conservative gathering for first time in decade

Snippet: US president will miss the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas this week due to the Iran conflict, the White House said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3347920/trump-skip-major-annual-conservative-gathering-first-time-decade

[2026-03-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Nicolas Maduro] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s strategy to stay out of Iran war is working – and crisis may spur opportunity

Snippet: Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347827/why-chinas-strategy-stay-out-iran-war-working-and-crisis-may-spur-opportunity

[2026-03-26 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Florida man charged with making threatening calls to Air Force base

Snippet: The U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base is seen, Feb. 6, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/florida-air-force-base-threatening-calls-ad7d0a1ea02996898dceb8d38414d45f

[2026-03-26 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US touts ‘clear objectives’ in Iran

Snippet: US Central Command released its fifth update on Operation Epic Fury claiming the campaign remains “on plan or ahead of plan” in achieving what it described as “very clear military objectives” – even as the scope and ultimate goals of the operation remain subject to interpretation.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636210-us-israel-war-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-26 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gaza death toll rises as Israeli attacks continue amid ceasefire

Snippet: At least 689 people have been killed and 1,860 injured in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire took effect on 11 October.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaza-death-toll-rises-israeli-attacks-continue-amid-ceasefire

[2026-03-26 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sydney Sweeney thanks the troops serving overseas as she sends love to Air Force brother: ‘Thinking of all our boys and girls overseas’

Snippet: Superstar Sydney Sweeney wished her Air Force brother well in a heartfelt social media post after he was deployed abroad — as tens of thousands of US troops are serving in harm’s way during the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/sydney-sweeney-thanks-the-troops-serving-overseas-as-she-sends-love-to-air-force-brother/

[2026-03-26 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: White House doubles down on Iran threats as Republican lawmakers retreat

Snippet: Republican lawmakers emerging from a closed-door briefing on the Trump administration's war on Iran warned on Wednesday that they are not being given enough information to make informed decisions about the potential deployment of soldiers for ground combat.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/white-house-doubles-down-iran-threats-republican-lawmakers-retreat

[2026-03-26 08:23 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Iran reviewing US peace proposal but denies negotiation is taking place

Snippet: Israel is continuing to attack parts of Lebanon, as Iran says Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement. Source: Getty / Anadolu

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/iran-reviewing-us-peace-proposal/qxvdh7hfd

[2026-03-26 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Warning signs grow for Republicans as Iran war lifts gas prices and Florida seat flips

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Political warning signs that have privately worried some Republicans for months are starting to flash red ahead of November's midterm elections, as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high, travelers face unprecedented airport security wait times and Americans remain concerned about steep costs of living.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/warning-signs-grow-for-republicans-as-iran-war-lifts-gas-prices-and-florida-seat-flips/2307976

[2026-03-26 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Inside Montana's conflict with its capitol city over immigration enforcement

Snippet: Members of Indivisible Helena participate in a rally before the Helena City Commission meeting at the City-County Building in Helena, Mont., Jan. 26, 2026. (Lauren Miller/Montana Free Press/CatchLight Local/Report for America via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/montana-immigration-enforcement-sanctuary-helena-d866614c7bad4cf0c24aa42611a20ba5

[2026-03-26 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California Dem dating San Diego billionaire heiress accused of fudging his Navy service

Snippet: A California congressional candidate and boyfriend of a San Diego billionaire heiress is in hot water for allegedly fudging details of his military service to help his campaign — going so far as to stage campaign photos at the gravesite of a deceased Navy veteran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/ammar-campa-najjar-accused-of-lying-about-navy-service/

[2026-03-26 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran rejects US 15-point ceasefire plan

Snippet: Shop now

Read full article: https://nypost.com/video/iran-rejects-us-15-point-ceasefire-plan/

[2026-03-26 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'No negotiations' says Iran FM as US touts peace plan

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end the Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/no-negotiations-says-iran-fm-as-us-touts-peace-plan/2307956

[2026-03-26 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: US insists peace talks 'have not' hit dead end as Iran denies negotiations are underway

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/us-insists-peace-talks-with-iran-have-not-hit-dead-end/106496458

[2026-03-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Song Jong-hwan] Time for action in Strait of Hormuz crisis

Snippet: The war involving Iran, now entering its fourth week, is escalating with no clear end in sight. Statements by US President Donald Trump have shifted repeatedly, heightening uncertainty and volatility in the region. Under these circumstances, the international security environment is becoming increasingly unpredictable, and South Korea’s response is being put to a critical test.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702647

[2026-03-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] Iran war’s double message for North Korea

Snippet: As the United States and Iran reportedly begin exploring contacts for a possible ceasefire, the war in the Middle East appears to be entering a new phase. Though this may signal a path toward ending the war, the conflict's strategic meaning is becoming increasingly ambiguous. What this war is teaching the world, and particularly North Korea, is not a single clear lesson, but a set of mixed and potentially misleading signals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702646

[2026-03-26 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-May, delaying a planned trip by several weeks as the war against Iran drags on.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/trump-to-visit-xi-jinping-in-china-on-may-14-and-15-after-iran-war-delay

[2026-03-26 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 3/25/2026

Snippet: Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher again, while oil prices eased.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-470d05d0d6ad60065ec1405243a2cccb

[2026-03-26 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: American farmers struggle with higher prices from Iran war, tariffs: ‘Double whammy’

Snippet: American farmers, already dealt stiff blows from tariff costs, are struggling to survive as the war in Iran sends fertilizer, feed and energy prices sky-high – threatening to push grocery prices even higher.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/business/american-farmers-struggle-with-higher-prices-from-iran-war-tariffs-double-whammy/

[2026-03-26 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No decline in worker remittances despite tension - Governor - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s worker remittances have remained stable despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/local/973019/no-decline-in-worker-remittances-despite-tension-governor/

[2026-03-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: - DailyNews

Snippet: The escalating conflict between Iran with the United States (US) and Israel continues to have its ripple effect around the world. Sri Lanka is no exception. The government and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake are engaging in continuous efforts to minimise its impact on the economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/features/972876/972876/

[2026-03-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hegseth hosts first Pentagon prayer service since Iran war began

Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pete-hegseth-pentagon-christian-worship-service-30db48b6ceb8af5e6172fb3ba2eafaa0

[2026-03-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: US says Iran seeking 'exit ramp' despite mixed ceasefire signals

Snippet: Karoline Leavitt would not say who the US has been in talks with to end the war in Iran. (Reuters: Kylie Cooper)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/iran-war-white-house-says-iran-ceasefire-talks-continue/106496418

[2026-03-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia politics live: Australia condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf states at UN debate

Snippet: Australia co-sponsored resolution affirming support for sovereignty and security of Gulf states. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/26/australia-politics-live-penny-wong-iran-united-nations-war-fuel-crisis-cost-of-living-parliament-question-time-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-ntwnfb

[2026-03-26 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Deneth (106) steers Sri Dharmaloka Kelaniya to 211 on Day One - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Sumangala College Panadura finished day one at 18 for 2 against Sri Dharmaloka College Kelaniya in the quarter-final of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘B’ Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament at Army Grounds, Kuruvita yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/sports/973064/deneth-106-steers-sri-dharmaloka-kelaniya-to-211-on-day-one/

[2026-03-26 06:53 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Morning Mail: Australians switch to EVs amid war, Iran rejects ceasefire plan, tech giants liable for ‘addictive’ products

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/26/morning-mail-thursday-ntwnfb

[2026-03-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: The on-again, off-again negotiations are on — for now. What you need to know today

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/iran-israel-war-daily-news-briefing/106477800

[2026-03-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ripple effects on Sri Lanka’s migration economy - DailyNews

Snippet: With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East (ME), Sri Lanka finds itself at a particularly vulnerable juncture as it carefully navigates a fragile economic recovery. Labour migration offers jobs to counteract the lack of opportunities within the economy. Related micro-level remittances prevent households from dipping back into poverty. Similarly, on a macro level, these remittances, of which about 50% come from ME countries, help build foreign reserves, stabilise the economy, and pay for much-needed imports.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/features/972779/ripple-effects-on-sri-lankas-migration-economy/

[2026-03-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka tea exports dip in March despite strong start in 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea exports recorded a slight decline in March 2026 owing to the conflict situation in the Middle East region, although cumulative performance for the first two months of the year remained positive, according to the latest data released by Sri Lanka Customs.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/business/972840/sri-lanka-tea-exports-dip-in-march-despite-strong-start-in-2026/

[2026-03-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: National resilience in times of global uncertainty - DailyNews

Snippet: The ongoing conflict in West Asia (Middle East) is not a distant geopolitical event for Sri Lanka. Its impacts are already evident across the economy—through rising energy costs, pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and growing uncertainty in labour markets. Most visibly, it has contributed to the steady escalation of essential commodity prices, placing increasing strain on ordinary households.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/features/972802/national-resilience-in-times-of-global-uncertainty/

[2026-03-26 06:41 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s peace plan falls flat as he insists the war is almost over while increasing troop numbers

Snippet: Tehran skeptical of president’s offer – and troop deployments for potential ground operations – suggest claim of imminent end to war not credible

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/25/trump-iran-war-analysis

[2026-03-26 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Middle East conflict pose threat to Lanka’s SME and economic recovery - DailyNews

Snippet: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is posing a serious threat to Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) facing the brunt of increasing operational cost, according to an analysis by Prof. Rohan De Silva, President of the Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/business/972843/middle-east-conflict-pose-threat-to-lankas-sme-and-economic-recovery/

[2026-03-26 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fighting resumes between Pakistan and Afghanistan after temporary ceasefire ends

Snippet: KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Renewed fighting erupted along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday after a temporary ceasefire expired, killing at least two civilians and wounding others in eastern Afghanistan, Afghan Taliban officials said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-temporary-oause-fighting-ended-19fcf231eb89de69acd0a831144ca7c8

[2026-03-26 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Kuwait summons Iranian envoy after drone strike at airport

Snippet: Kuwait’s acting deputy foreign minister Aziz Al-Daihani handed a protest note to Iran’s ambassador over what he described as repeated attacks on the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-summons-iranian-envoy-after-drone-strike-airport

[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: VP Vance eyed to take over US-Iran peace talks - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, says his country is ready to “facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks” to end the war in the Middle East amid attempts to push Islamabad as a possible venue for negotiations between the US and Iran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/local/972749/vp-vance-eyed-to-take-over-us-iran-peace-talks/

[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran punctures Pak ‘peace’ bubble; issues blood-curdling threat to US - DailyNews

Snippet: Iran has turned back a vessel headed for Karachi at the Strait of Hormuz, delivering a sharp blow to Pakistan’s projection of itself as a mediator in the ongoing Iran-US conflict.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/local/972756/iran-punctures-pak-peace-bubble-issues-blood-curdling-threat-to-us/

[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Israel's military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon, says Defence Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Israel will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, an area Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday described as a “security zone”, spelling out for the first time ‌Israel’s intent to seize territory amounting to nearly a tenth of the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/world/972759/israels-military-to-occupy-swathe-of-southern-lebanon-says-defence-minister/

[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President, PM Modi discuss current issues - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a telephone conversation on Tuesday (24) with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the escalating war situation in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/local/973034/president-pm-modi-discuss-current-issues/

[2026-03-26 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Saks CEO faces ‘conflict of interest’ complaint over his Moncler board seat

Snippet: Saks Global CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck is facing heat over his cozy ties with Moncler, where he sits on the board despite the fact that the Italian fashion label is a key creditor to the bankrupt retailer, The Post has learned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/business/saks-ceo-geoffroy-van-raemdonck-faces-conflict-of-interest-complaint-over-moncler-board-seat/

[2026-03-26 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US says Iran talks continue, will 'unleash hell' if no deal

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The White House said Wednesday it was still in talks with Iran despite Tehran reportedly rejecting a US plan to end the war -- but warned President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if there is no deal.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/us-says-iran-talks-continue-will-unleash-hell-if-no-deal/2307888

[2026-03-26 06:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Queensland department letter used as defence for accused predator

Snippet: A former police officer who preyed on vulnerable victims he met through work for sex attempted to use a letter from the Queensland government as a good character reference in court.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/queensland-department-letter-used-as-defence-for-accused-predator-20260325-p5xqno.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues own demands as strikes land across the Middle East

Snippet: ‘Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,’ Iranian state television quoted an official as saying

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3347913/iran-rejects-us-ceasefire-plan-issues-own-demands-strikes-land-across-middle-east

[2026-03-26 05:49 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Iran rejects US proposal to end war

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/iran-rejects-us-proposal-to-end-war-20260326-p5zis1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: CENTCOM says more than 50,000 US troops now in region

Snippet: US Central Command said more than 50,000 American troops are now deployed across the region in some capacity, Al Jazeera reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/centcom-says-more-50000-us-troops-now-region

[2026-03-26 05:38 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on Israel’s war in Lebanon: allies must not accept a repeat of the crimes in Gaza | Editorial

Snippet: The conflict in Iran has absorbed global attention, but attacks on civilian infrastructure and occupation threats must be challenged

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/25/the-guardian-view-on-israels-war-in-lebanon-allies-must-not-accept-a-repeat-of-the-crimes-in-gaza

[2026-03-26 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 15 Zimbabweans killed after fraudulent recruitment into war between Russia and Ukraine

Snippet: HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe on Wednesday said that 15 of its citizens have been killed after being recruited into the war between Russia and Ukraine, as authorities warn of fraudulent schemes to lure recruits from several other African countries into the four-year-old conflict.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/zimbabwe-russia-ukraine-war-recruitment-78529d023b34e099bcbbaae10e9e306d

[2026-03-26 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: We've been here before as global crises tend to follow a predictable path

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/global-crises-generally-follow-predictable-path/106496126

[2026-03-26 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What we know and don't know about the Iran war negotiations

Snippet: Donald Trump has made a surprise announcement that talks with Iran over the war were going well. (Supplied: White House)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/what-we-know-about-iran-war-negotiations/106496052

[2026-03-26 05:21 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues its own counterproposal

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East this Thursday, March 26.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-march-26-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/b0bfd66d-90f4-4ec6-9124-cdab59a04c62