[2026-03-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Asean can loosen dependence on US, China amid trade war fallout

Snippet: The bloc will look for new markets and deepen regional cooperation to reduce trade uncertainty, economic ministers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3346594/how-asean-can-loosen-dependence-us-china-amid-trade-war-fallout

[2026-03-16 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia intercepts 37 drones in 90 minutes

Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence on Monday said its forces intercepted 37 drones in the country’s eastern region within about 90 minutes.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-intercepts-37-drones-90-minutes

[2026-03-16 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy wants new system to control Ukraine drone sales

Snippet: Foreign countries and firms should not be able to bypass the government, Zelenskyy says. What we know on day 1,482

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/16/ukraine-war-briefing-zelenskyy-wants-new-system-to-control-ukraine-drone-sales

[2026-03-16 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Oil infrastructure under threat as Iran war rages on?

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/cnbc-daily-open-us-iran-trump-war-oil.html

[2026-03-16 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump warns of ‘very bad’ future if NATO allies refuse to help open critical Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: President Trump on Sunday warned NATO faces a “very bad” future if the US allies fail to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices soar during the Iran war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/us-news/trump-warns-of-very-bad-future-if-nato-allies-refuse-to-help-open-critical-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-03-16 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war

Snippet: ROME (AP) -- Pope Leo XIV demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East on Sunday in his strongest comments to date, directly addressing the leaders who launched the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694927

[2026-03-16 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices open higher as war in Middle East rages

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oil prices kept rising as markets opened Sunday, with both benchmarks higher as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/business/oil-prices-open-higher-as-war-in-middle-east-rages/2300364

[2026-03-16 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says trip to China might be delayed, calls on Beijing to help unblock Hormuz Strait: report

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned trip to China might be delayed, redoubling his call for Beijing to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, according to a report.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694912

[2026-03-16 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump on Sunday sought to pressure NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil transport conduit that Iran has effectively closed in retaliation for the US and Israeli war against Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/16/world/americas-emea/trump-pressures-nato-china-over-irans-closure-of-key-waterway/2300361

[2026-03-16 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump threatens treason charges over US media coverage of Iran war

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran was working “in close coordination with the Fake News Media” to spread AI-generated misinformation, including images of the USS Abraham Lincoln “burning uncontrollably.”

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-threatens-treason-charges-over-us-media-coverage-iran-war

[2026-03-16 11:48 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Asia shares wary, oil volatile as war drags on

Snippet: March 16, 2026 11:48 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/asia-shares-wary-oil-volatile-as-war-drags-on/

[2026-03-16 11:48 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘Dream holidays’ in disarray, trips diverted as travelers count cost of Iran war

Snippet: In the remote Western Australian town of Dardanup, accountant Natasha Earle and her family are feeling the financial pain of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Their "once-in-a-lifetime" five-week trip to Europe — booked last May on Emirates and taking them to London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna and Rome — has been upended by the conflict, and is costing roughly A$10,000 ($7,000) more as they reroute to avoid disruptions from drone and missile fire in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/16/holiday-travel-iran-war/

[2026-03-16 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Amy Madigan Confirms She and Zach Cregger Are Working On a ‘Weapons’ Prequel Starring Aunt Gladys: “I Trust Zach and He’s Got A Lot Of Whack Ideas In His Head”

Snippet: Weapons fans, rejoice, as Amy Madigan has confirmed that a prequel centered around Aunt Gladys is in the works.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/15/amy-madigan-confirms-she-and-zach-cregger-are-working-on-a-weapons-prequel-starring-aunt-gladys-i-trust-zach-and-hes-got-a-lot-of-whack-ideas-in-his-head/

[2026-03-16 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting in Iran after deadly strike on school sparks outrage

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire in the war involving Iran, delivering his strongest remarks yet on the conflict and urging leaders responsible for the fighting to halt violence after deadly strikes that hit schools and civilian areas.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/world-news/pope-leo-urges-war-leaders-to-halt-fighting-in-iran-after-deadly-strike-on-school-sparks-outrage/

[2026-03-16 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Conan O'Brien interpreta a la tía Gladys y lanza dardos a la IA y a Chalamet en los Oscar 2026

Snippet: El presentador Conan O’Brien aparece durante la ceremonia de los Oscar el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026 en el Dolby Theatre de Los Ángeles. (Foto AP/Chris Pizzello)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oscar-conan-obrien-monologo-weapons-de051d00d2dcee2401544cf2d33f1aff

[2026-03-16 11:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee's approval rating edges up for 2nd consecutive week: poll

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose for the second consecutive week thanks in part to the government's efforts to stabilize oil prices as war in the Middle East has intensified, a poll showed Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694850

[2026-03-16 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump warns Nato faces 'very bad future' over Hormuz

Snippet: US President Donald Trump warned that Nato faces a “very bad future” if allies fail to help the United States secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an interview with the Financial Times.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-warns-nato-faces-very-bad-future-over-hormuz

[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 30% jump in demand for regional holidays among Hongkongers amid Middle East war

Snippet: Industry players say local travellers more cautious ahead of Easter holiday amid rising airfares and disrupted routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346683/30-jump-demand-regional-holidays-among-hongkongers-amid-middle-east-war

[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [ByteDance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hopes of AI monetisation to boost China tech stocks amid war, market scares

Snippet: Chinese tech stocks prove steadier than regional and US peers, as frenzy over OpenClaw shows a possible way forward, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3346604/hopes-ai-monetisation-boost-china-tech-stocks-amid-war-market-scares

[2026-03-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: With the Iran war entering its third week, what is Trump’s exit strategy?

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/with-the-iran-war-entering-its-third-week-what-is-trump-s-exit-strategy-20260316-p5oar1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 11:13 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oil prices rise after Trump claims US ‘totally demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island export hub

Snippet: Another weekend of violence compounded global market concerns over war in the Middle East, following US strikes on the vital oil hub

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/16/oil-prices-rise-after-trump-claims-us-totally-demolished-irans-vital-kharg-island-export-hub

[2026-03-16 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian leaders taunt ‘US Epstein class’ during war

Snippet: Senior Iranian officials have repeatedly invoked the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to attack Washington’s political elite during the ongoing Israeli-US war on the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-leaders-taunt-us-epstein-class-during-war

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as oil tops $100 amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly decline Monday as investors continued to monitor elevated oil prices and the latest developments in the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-03-16 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Amy Madigan Accepts Oscar for Best Supporting Actress With An Evil Cackle, Thanks “All the Dogs”

Snippet: Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Oscars for her performance in Weapons, in the first award of the night at the 98th Academy Awards.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/15/best-supporting-actress-winner-oscars-2026/

[2026-03-16 10:38 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]

Source: 9News

Title: Fresh warning for Aussie travellers amid widening conflict

Snippet: Australian travellers are being warned not to even transit through most of the Middle East amid the deepening conflict.This includes the major international hub of Doha in Qatar, which is a key stopover for Australians flying to Europe.In its latest update, the Australian government-run website Smart Traveller advised that "do not travel" also means "do not transit".READ MORE: How can Aussie travellers can to Europe now?LIVE UPDATES: Australia rules out sending warshipThe Australian government-run website Smart Traveller is advising Australians

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/middle-east-travel-warning-for-australians-do-not-transit-via-doha-qatar/c70983d6-e79c-475a-a457-2deae152dea6

[2026-03-16 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Amy Madigan gana el Oscar a mejor actriz de reparto por "Weapons" 40 años después de 1ra nominación

Snippet: Amy Madigan llega a los Oscar el domingo 15 de marzo de 2026 en el Teatro Dolby de Los Ángeles. (Foto Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oscar-amy-madigan-actriz-de-reparto-82135ca49fe7b076c673ff54b8ae0c4c

[2026-03-16 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far

Snippet: The United States has spent $12bn on its war against Iran since launching joint strikes on the country with Israel on February 28, Trump’s top economic adviser said, as domestic concerns grow over the Middle East conflict’s burgeoning economic impacts.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/15/top-trump-advisor-says-iran-war-price-tag-at-approximately-12bn-so-far

[2026-03-16 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait

Snippet: President Donald Trump’s suggestion that countries send their warships alongside US naval forces to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe” has brought no immediate commitments, as oil prices soar due to the US and Israel’s war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/15/muted-response-as-trump-urges-nations-to-escort-ships-through-hormuz-strait

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Snippet: Israeli air strikes have killed at least 13 Palestinians including two boys, a pregnant woman, and nine police officers in war-torn Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/15/israeli-attacks-kill-12-in-gaza-including-2-children-and-a-pregnant-woman

[2026-03-16 10:20 UTC+10:00] [Oscars 2026] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Amy Madigan wins best supporting actress Oscar for Weapons

Snippet: Having been nominated in 1986, the actor sets a new record for the longest gap between nominations before a win

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/15/amy-madigan-wins-best-supporting-actress-oscar-for-weapons

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong should work to ensure a steady fuel supply amid war in Iran

Snippet: While shielded by the national economy, the city needs to maintain an open, transparent market to deter abusive behaviour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3346485/hong-kong-should-work-ensure-steady-fuel-supply-amid-war-iran

[2026-03-16 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Pope Leo condemns US-Israeli war on Iran

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV has spoken against the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran by calling for an immediate ceasefire. Stability can never be achieved through violence, the pontiff, himself a US national, has warned.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635122-pope-us-israel-war-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-16 09:26 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump rejects Iran deal on current terms as war continues

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to make a deal to end the war but the U.S. wants better terms, signaling no let up in a conflict that’s brought shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill and upended energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/16/world/politics/trump-iran-war-terms-deal/

[2026-03-16 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. oil prices top $100 as Trump administration threatens strikes on Iran's crude export facilities

Snippet: U.S. crude prices topped $100 per barrel Sunday evening, as the Trump administration weighs military strikes on OPEC member Iran's key oil export facilities on Kharg Island.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/oil-prices-today-iran-war.html

[2026-03-16 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Bahrain says it shot down 125 missiles and 212 drones since start of Israeli-US war

Snippet: Bahrain says its air defences have intercepted and destroyed hundreds of aerial threats since attacks began.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/bahrain-says-it-shot-down-125-missiles-and-212-drones-start-israeli-us

[2026-03-16 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Bahrain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How US-Israel war on Iran rocks foundations of the Abraham Accords

Snippet: For Arab states, the conflict has revealed a paradox: the alliances meant to enhance their security may also have increased their vulnerability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3346247/how-us-israel-war-iran-rocks-foundations-abraham-accords

[2026-03-16 08:28 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Fifth member of Iranian football team withdraws bid for asylum

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-iran-war-iranian-football-captain-leaves-australia/3a092483-a5e0-43f4-8bb5-ca707d0c961f

[2026-03-16 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Amid holy war on Iran, will the West examine the roots of Christian and Jewish rage?

Snippet: In 1990, Bernard Lewis famously wrote about "the roots of Muslim rage". The essay, along with other influential works produced in the 1980s and 90s, helped usher in an era of commentary about extremism and political violence in the Muslim-majority world.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/amid-holy-war-iran-will-west-examine-roots-christian-and-jewish-rage

[2026-03-16 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: London Al-Quds rally defies restrictions amid Gaza war anger

Snippet: Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central London on Sunday for the annual Al-Quds Day rally, after British authorities blocked the traditional march through the capital.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/london-al-quds-rally-defies-restrictions-amid-gaza-war-anger

[2026-03-16 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Democrats blast FCC Chair Carr's broadcast license threats as anti-First Amendment, 'totalitarian'

Snippet: Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr has drawn fierce backlash from Democratic lawmakers and free speech advocates for threatening to revoke broadcasters' licenses over their coverage of the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/15/trump-iran-war-fcc-carr-broadcast-license.html

[2026-03-16 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: SnoCountry Mountain Reports

Snippet: LEBANON, NH ---- (AP) Latest snow conditions, as supplied by

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/military-and-defense-172467859627a7fe8918d960cfaec355

[2026-03-16 07:27 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Afghan asylum seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says

Snippet: Mohommad Nazeer ⁠Paktyawal, who had worked with the US military in Afghanistan, died ⁠in Texas after his arrest on Friday, AfghanEvac said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3346691/afghan-asylum-seeker-dies-ice-custody-us-advocacy-group-says

[2026-03-16 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Argentina vs Spain Finalissima football match called off amid Middle East war

Snippet: The Finalissima football match featuring Spain with Lamine Yamal and Argentina with Lionel Messi has fallen victim to the ongoing Middle East conflict. (Getty Images)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/argentina-vs-spain-finalissima-in-qatar-called-off-amid-war/106458480

[2026-03-16 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: NATO nation says it will not host nukes

Snippet: Norway will not host nuclear weapons on its territory, as it bases its security on NATO strategic deterrence, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said. Sweden’s and Denmark’s top defense officials have said their nations would be open to such a deployment, however.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635117-store-nato-no-host-nukes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-16 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: NATO nation says it will not host nukes

Snippet: Norway will not host nuclear weapons on its territory, as it bases its security on NATO strategic deterrence, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said. Sweden’s and Denmark’s top defense officials have said their nations would be open to such a deployment, however.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635117-store-nato-no-host-nukes/

[2026-03-16 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support

Snippet: Ukraine wants money and technology as payback after sending specialists to the Middle East to help down Iranian drones during the ongoing Israel-United States war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/15/money-technology-important-in-return-for-middle-east-support-zelenskyy

[2026-03-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When ‘issues’ become lottery wins for some - DailyNews

Snippet: By now the entire world is focused on the Iranian war. But this is NOT about the war or the impact of the war on Sri Lanka. This is about who is expecting / trying to do what using the war. There are individuals and groups who turn any issue (even deaths) into an `income generating avenue’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/features/967314/when-issues-become-lottery-wins-for-some/

[2026-03-16 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister to curb racketeers hiking prices - DailyNews

Snippet: Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation Minister K. D. Lalkantha stated that the Government will take immediate measures to control the situation in which certain businessmen have abnormally increased fertiliser prices by exploiting the international crisis caused by the war.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/local/967436/minister-to-curb-racketeers-hiking-prices/

[2026-03-16 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The killing of a Nepali security guard reveals the hidden toll of the Iran war

Snippet: The killing of a Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi highlights the growing risks faced by millions of migrant workers across the Gulf. (ABC News: Bhat Burhan)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/middle-east-war-abu-dhabi-deaths-nepal-worker/106457076

[2026-03-16 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fuel rationing a chance if war continues to trim global oil supplies, experts say

Snippet: Experts say Australia needs to start preparing for the possibility the war in the Middle East will not be resolved quickly. (ABC News: Jacqueline Lynch)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/fuel-rationing-on-the-horizon-in-australia-if-iran-war-continues/106452562