[2026-03-25 18:53 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran’s military rejects Trump’s talk of negotiation

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/iran-reject-donald-trump-negotiation/

[2026-03-25 18:53 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia prepares for oil prices above US$120 a barrel as diesel passes $3 a litre nationwide

Snippet: Fuel stocks at same level as when US and Israel launched their war on Iran a month ago, energy minister says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/25/oil-prices-above-120-barrel-diesel-australia

[2026-03-25 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump's stringent demands on Iran risk bogging down potential talks, sources say

Snippet: The US has issued far-reaching demands to Iran to end the war, conditions that Tehran is likely to view as a non-starter, sources familiar with the matter have told Middle East Eye.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trumps-stringent-demands-iran-risk-bogging-down-potential-talks-sources

[2026-03-25 18:36 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran’s US radar strike exposes China’s South China Sea gap

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/irans-us-radar-strike-exposes-chinas-south-china-sea-gap/

[2026-03-25 18:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On this day in Korea - March 26, 2010: Cheonan sinks off west coast

Snippet: A 1,200-ton South Korean Navy vessel, the Cheonan, sank off the country’s west coast near the maritime border with North Korea on March 26, 2010, killing 46 of the 104 sailors on board. The remaining 58 crew members were rescued. The ship broke in two following a powerful explosion in its stern and sank rapidly, sending shockwaves through the military and public.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702616

[2026-03-25 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: More than 5,000 Israelis injured since start of war, health ministry says

Snippet: The Israeli health ministry on Wednesday said that 204 injured people have been taken to hospitals in the past 24 hours, as a result of the conflict with Iran, bringing the number of hospitalisations due to the fighting to over 5,000.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/more-5000-israelis-injured-start-war-health-ministry-says

[2026-03-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senior Japanese minister expresses regret over army officer’s arrest at Chinese embassy

Snippet: Beijing said incident in which a man is accused of breaking in with a knife reflects the growth of ‘rampant far-right ideology’ in Japan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347833/senior-japanese-minister-expresses-regret-over-army-officers-arrest-chinese-embassy

[2026-03-25 18:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks up over 1% on hopes for end to US-Iran war

Snippet: South Korean stocks closed more than 1 percent higher Wednesday, on growing optimism the US-Iran war could end soon. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702610

[2026-03-25 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: South Korea braces for 'worst-case scenarios' as Iran oil shock deepens

Snippet: South Korea stepped up its emergency economic planning on Wednesday as Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for "worst-case scenarios" from a Middle East conflict that has shown no sign of abating.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/south-korea-iran-oil-shock-middle-east-conflict.html

[2026-03-25 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Nazi-era weapons maker Volkswagen eyes return to arms production, this time with Israel

Snippet: Volkswagen is exploring plans to convert a German car factory into a production hub for Israel’s missile defence systems, deepening ties between Europe’s industrial base and Israel’s war machine.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nazi-era-weapons-maker-volkswagen-eyes-return-arms-production-time-israel

[2026-03-25 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK inflation unchanged at 3% in February — the last print before the Iran war

Snippet: The U.K. inflation rate stood firm at 3% in February, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which marked the last reading before the start of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/uk-inflation-february-2026-iran-war-energy-prices-cpi.html

[2026-03-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces turn Palestinian homes into military bases

Snippet: Khalid Jamal, a middle-aged Palestinian father, is describing the moment Israeli soldiers took over his home in al-Rehiyya, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-forces-turning-palestinian-homes-military-bases

[2026-03-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korean lawmakers urge Iran to ensure safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

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/10702588

[2026-03-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea plans over 5% budget increase, largest rise in years

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/10702587

[2026-03-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Trump claims talks led him to delay strike on Iran

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said he had “held off” on targeting Iran’s largest electricity generation plant because negotiations were ongoing, adding that Iran had “agreed to never have nuclear weapons”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-trump-claims-talks-led-him-delay-strike-iran

[2026-03-25 17:48 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump insists Iran wants a deal as more US troops head to the Middle East

Snippet: New York: The United States is preparing to send thousands more troops to the Middle East even as it alluded to progress in peace talks with Iran and President Donald Trump heralded a “very big present” purportedly received as a goodwill gesture from Iranian negotiators.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-insists-iran-wants-a-deal-as-more-us-troops-head-to-the-middle-east-20260325-p5xp16.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-25 17:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korean leader thanks Putin, vows to ‘always be with Moscow’

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702580

[2026-03-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Why UK bonds bore the brunt of the Iran sell-off

Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter, which brings you expert insights on the most critical business stories in Britain. You can subscribe here.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/uk-exchange-nesletter-gilts-bonds-iran-war-inflation.html

[2026-03-25 17:28 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets

Snippet: March 25, 2026 17:28 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/industry-bailouts-defended-as-iran-war-smashes-markets/

[2026-03-25 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says 243 students and teachers killed as nearly 500 schools targeted

Snippet: At least 243 students and teachers have been killed in Iran since the start of the war on 28 February, an official from the country’s Education Ministry said. The figures come amid growing concern over the impact of the conflict on civilians and public infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-243-students-and-teachers-killed-nearly-500-schools-targeted

[2026-03-25 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Morning recap

Snippet: Tensions remain high across the Middle East as Israeli and Iranian military strikes intensify, while US President Donald Trump sends mixed signals on diplomacy and Iran’s leadership continues to deny any negotiations.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-recap-136

[2026-03-25 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: War puts the Gulf’s once‑packed conference calendar on hold

Snippet: Before the Middle East war, the Gulf had positioned itself to become one of the world's busiest hubs for conferences, exhibitions, and high‑level events.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/war-puts-the-gulfs-oncepacked-conference-calendar-on-hold.html

[2026-03-25 17:09 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'I wish they killed me': Mother left traumatised after violent home invasion

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/meadow-heights-mother-left-traumautised-after-violent-home-invasion/dfb58a39-d807-4985-9488-d511918d14e2

[2026-03-25 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets set for higher open as U.S. seeks end to Iran conflict

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday as the U.S. showed further signs of efforts to de-escalate the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/europan-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news-oil-prices.html

[2026-03-25 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix eyes US listing to close AI-era valuation gap

Snippet: Chip giant eyes valuation rerating, builds W100tr war chest for AI push

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702516

[2026-03-25 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: How the Iran war is changing the way countries think about renewables

Snippet: The fallout from the Iran war is likely to expedite the shift away from fossil fuels and make countries think differently about the role renewables can play in shoring up energy security, analysts told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/iran-war-renewables-solar-wind-oil-gas-energy-strait-of-hormuz.html

[2026-03-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Islamic Republic has not crushed the Iranian people’s resolve. This war will not do so either | Azar Nafisi

Snippet: Life and freedom are integral to the Iranian spirit. Even amid these dark days, I have hope that the conflict could liberate my people

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/25/iran-war-us-israel-islamic-republic-liberate

[2026-03-25 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war live: Israel says it will control bridges and area south of Lebanon’s Litani River

Snippet: Iran war live: Israel says it will control bridges and area south of Lebanon’s Litani River Live Iran war live: Israel says it will control bridges and area south of Lebanon’s Litani River Meanwhile, Iran dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news' Key Points Iran to allow 'non-hostile' ships through Hormuz, excludes US-linked vessels Shell CEO says fuel shortages may reach Europe next month World facing biggest disruption to energy supplies in history, Canadian minister says Live Updates

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live/iran-war-live-israel-says-it-will-control-bridges-and-area-south-lebanons-litani-river

[2026-03-25 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FM Cho heads to G7 meeting as Seoul navigates Hormuz pressure

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702467

[2026-03-25 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer goods factories cut output as Iran war sends costs soaring

Snippet: Some Chinese producers are already feeling ‘intense’ strain as the conflict sends energy, logistics and raw material costs soaring

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347808/chinas-consumer-goods-factories-cut-output-iran-war-sends-costs-soaring

[2026-03-25 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs its spring offensive has begun

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/russia-fires-nearly-400-drones-ukraine-spring-offensive/106495618

[2026-03-25 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New Navy chief pledges stronger, high tech naval power

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/10702455

[2026-03-25 16:17 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Australian shares soar on Middle East ceasefire hopes

Snippet: March 25, 2026 16:17 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/australian-shares-soar-on-middle-east-ceasefire-hopes/

[2026-03-25 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt - DailyNews

Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a national energy emergency in response to the US-Israel war on Iran ⁠and what he called the “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/25/breaking-news/972536/philippine-president-declares-energy-emergency-as-impact-of-iran-war-felt/

[2026-03-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Muslims in Indian-controlled Kashmir collect gold, money and livestock for Iran

Snippet: A boy donates his toy scooter during a relief drive for Iran in Budgam, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/kashmir-iran-us-israel-war-donations-photos-0191c08ddf59cdb57cc23dbbece85996

[2026-03-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade

Snippet: Dozens of former Israeli military, police and spy chiefs describe situation as ‘organised Jewish terrorism’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/no-israel-prosecutions-for-killing-palestinian-civilians-in-occupied-west-bank-since-start-of-decade

[2026-03-25 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel’s military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon amid widening war

Snippet: Israel plans to hold south Lebanon up to the Litani River, but Hezbollah vows to resist occupation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3347801/israels-military-occupy-swathe-southern-lebanon-amid-widening-war

[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Shorter showers, no street lights: How Asia is responding to the energy crisis

Snippet: Limits on private-sector vehicle petrol use in South Korea remain voluntary but could be reviewed, its government says. (AFP: Jung Yeon-je)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/asia-response-to-fuel-shortages-in-middle-east-war/106494482

[2026-03-25 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US stocks give back some of the rally sparked by Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran

Snippet: NEW YORK — US stock indexes slipped Tuesday and gave back some of their rallies from the day before, while oil prices got back to rising as uncertainty continues about how long the war with Iran will last.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/business/foreign-business/us-stocks-give-back-some-of-the-rally-sparked-by-trumps-talk-of-negotiations-with-iran/2307035

[2026-03-25 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian missile attacks intensify over Israel after brief lull

Snippet: Missile attacks from Iran resumed over Israel after a brief lull, with air raid alerts sounding across central areas, including Tel Aviv, Al Jazeera reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-missile-attacks-intensify-over-israel-after-brief-lull

[2026-03-25 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Trump administration offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, a person briefed on the contours of the proposal said late Tuesday, even as the US military prepared to send at least 1,000 more troops to supplement some 50,000 troops already in the Mideast.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/world/americas-emea/trump-administration-offers-15-point-ceasefire-plan-to-iran/2307021

[2026-03-25 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

Snippet: Iranian Red Crescent emergency workers use a bulldozer to clear rubble in Tehran, as the US offers a ceasefire plan. (AP Photo: Vahid Salemi)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/trump-administration-offers-15-point-ceasefire-plan-to-iran/106495478

[2026-03-25 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: Iranian military mocks Trump's claim of US-Iran negotiations

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian military spokesperson mocked U.S. attempts at a ceasefire deal Wednesday, raising questions about whether a 15-point plan proposed by Washington has a chance to succeed.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-march-25-2026-be07c54139bcc70672bb33f0773ede6a

[2026-03-25 15:17 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Iran launches strikes on US bases in Gulf; oil prices drop after Trump ‘peace plan’ report

Snippet: Iran Guards said they fired missiles at Israel and US forces in bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; crude oil prices fall sharply in early trading

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/25/middle-east-crisis-live-iran-war-oil-prices-more-us-troops-reportedly-deployed-donald-trump-attacks-on-lebanon

[2026-03-25 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, according to three people with knowledge of the plans.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/world/americas-emea/at-least-1000-us-troops-from-82nd-airborne-set-to-deploy-to-mideast-ap-sources-say/2307018

[2026-03-25 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right divided over Iran war

Snippet: President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., after attending the casualty return at Dover Air Force Base, Del., for the six crew members of an Air Force refueling aircraft who died when their plane crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-cpac-republicans-iran-war-bannon-387082bac70bc17ce56a37fcbd5b056a

[2026-03-25 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran live updates: Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Tehran

Snippet: Oil prices fell more than 5% and Asian shares gained on Wednesday over possibilities of a deescalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-25-2026

[2026-03-25 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IRGC says new strikes mark 'beginning of targeting' Israeli forces in Gaza

Snippet: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it launched a new wave of attacks under Operation “True Promise 4” targeting Israeli military sites, adding that it marked “the beginning of targeting gathering places of Zionist forces in northern Palestine and Gaza".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-says-new-strikes-mark-beginning-targeting-israeli-forces-gaza

[2026-03-25 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period - DailyNews

Snippet: Russia has launched the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a 24-hour period since the war began, hitting cities across the country with 948 drones.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/25/breaking-news/972506/russia-launches-948-drones-at-ukraine-in-largest-attack-over-24-hour-period/

[2026-03-25 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil falls and Asian shares gain over possible Iran war de-escalation

Snippet: Michael Capolino works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-oil-826e691e2fd93a63ac8ec8ed98924a17