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

Source: Daily News

Title: Putin, Emir of Qatar express hope for de-escalation of conflict in Middle East - DailyNews

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have expressed hope for a speedy de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East in a telephone conversation, the Kremlin’s press service reported.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/02/local/960469/putin-emir-of-qatar-express-hope-for-de-escalation-of-conflict-in-middle-east/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Duterte brand in the dock and 2028

Snippet: THERE is a peculiar kind of political immortality that only controversy can confer. As Rodrigo Duterte sits in a detention cell in Scheveningen, The Hague, watching ICC prosecutors present evidence that he orchestrated the murder of thousands of Filipinos in the name of a drug war, his name has never been more globally recognized.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/opinion/columns/duterte-brand-in-the-dock-and-2028/2291421

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mayors of vision, compassion and action

Snippet: IN these trying times, conceding to despair and hopelessness presents an easier alternative than courage and hope. Shaken by the unbelievable scale of corruption by the trillions of pesos in the Department of Public Works and Highways and now compounded by the explosion of the violence of war in the Middle East where millions of Filipinos have found work, Filipinos find it arduous to cling to a better future run by politicians.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/opinion/columns/mayors-of-vision-compassion-and-action/2291417

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US and Israel’s end game

Snippet: ON Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated missile attacks on Iran’s Islamic regime. There is a confluence of events that built up leading to this decisive confrontation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/opinion/columns/us-and-israels-end-game/2291410

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean seeks safety amid war

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/news/national/asean-seeks-safety-amid-war/2291481

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Economy at risk from extended war on Iran

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/business/top-business/economy-at-risk-from-extended-war-on-iran/2291418

[2026-03-03 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian missiles kill two Bangladeshis and wound several across Gulf

Snippet: Iranian missile strikes since Friday have killed two Bangladeshi nationals and wounded several others across the Gulf, as aerial attacks in the war that began on Saturday put migrant communities at risk.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-missile-strikes-kill-two-bangladeshi-nationals-wound-several-across-gulf

[2026-03-03 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Cyprus condemns UK after RAF base that launched Gaza spy flights hit by drone

Snippet: Cyprus criticised Britain for failing to clarify that its bases in the country will only be used for "humanitarian" activity after an overnight drone strike at the Royal Air Force Akrotiri base.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/cyprus-condemns-uk-after-raf-base-which-launched-gaza-spy-flights-hit-drone

[2026-03-03 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi's 'Finalissima,' Ronaldo games and F1 races

Snippet: Argentina’s Lionel Messi hoists the winning team replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy during a celebration ceremony for local fans after an international friendly soccer match against Panama at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-sports-messi-ronaldo-46cc551e816533216a7971f67dd9c06c

[2026-03-03 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump will award Medal of Honor to three US Army service members in White House ceremony

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is recognizing three US Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House on Monday, with two of the commendations being awarded posthumously.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/world/trump-will-award-medal-of-honor-to-three-us-army-service-members-in-white-house-ceremony/2291470

[2026-03-03 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Marshals’ Episode 1 Recap: Kicking Doors Again

Snippet: “Where’s the rest of the team?” Somewhere on a scarred hillside, under fire from the enemy, Navy SEAL Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) is protecting his people. Something is off about this, though. Something overwhelming. And suddenly, a phone is ringing. Why is Kayce’s wife calling him in the middle of this firefight?

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/02/marshals-episode-1-recap/

[2026-03-03 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US-Israel missile attack on Iran a ‘biblical event,’ researchers say

Snippet: The past 48 hours in Tel Aviv have been unlike anything seen before, a leading security analyst has said, as sirens blared amid missile threats following Operation Epic Fury and U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/world-news/researchers-call-us-israel-missile-attack-on-iran-a-biblical-event/

[2026-03-03 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Trump's Iran war debacle. Long war fear and hope strategy for regime change

Snippet: Starmer is in zugzwang. Mandelson arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/Trumps-Iran-war-debacle--Long-war-fear-and-hope-strategy-for-regime-change-e3fquvf

[2026-03-03 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian drones cost a fraction of air defences. How long can Gulf states last?

Snippet: In retaliation against the US and Israel's war, Iran is striking targets far and wide.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-drones-fraction-air-defences-how-long-gulf-last

[2026-03-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump won’t rule out sending US troops into Iran ‘if necessary’— tells The Post ‘I don’t care about polling’

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post Monday that he’s not ruling out sending US ground troops into Iran “if they were necessary” — adding that Operation Epic Fury was “way ahead of schedule” by taking out dozens of Tehran’s top officials.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/us-news/trump-wont-rule-out-sending-us-troops-into-iran-if-necessary-tells-the-post-i-dont-care-about-polling/

[2026-03-03 02:16 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'We will kill you': Chilling US threat as war spirals

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attacks-iran-middle-east-war-widens-to-include-militias-as-israeli-and-american-planes-pound-iran/15701ee3-65c8-45ed-a7c3-39d63aca3022

[2026-03-03 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump will award Medal of Honor to three US Army service members in White House ceremony

Snippet: President Donald Trump walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-army-medal-honor-e9e61a1a9ad0dab27b9305b2d82f559d

[2026-03-03 02:05 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wall Street joins global sell-off as Iran war drives up oil and gas prices – business live

Snippet: The US stock market has opened, with a bump!

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/02/oil-price-us-israel-iran-war-100-dollars-a-barrel-stock-markets-drop-travel-news-updates

[2026-03-03 02:03 UTC+10:00] [missiles] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran conflict spreads to neighbouring countries

Snippet: Iran and its neighbours come under fire amid missile and drone strikes across the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3345182/iran-conflict-spreads-neighbouring-countries

[2026-03-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Europe forced into defensive action as US-Israeli conflict with Iran escalates

Snippet: A traveler checks departure times as many flights are cancelled at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, as many airlines canceled flights due to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-iran-security-citizens-economy-evacuation-military-7ab528a92e969ec65521046f80bd323c

[2026-03-03 01:52 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Spain denies US permission to use jointly operated bases to attack Iran

Snippet: Refusal to allow use of bases in Rota and Morón follows Pedro Sánchez’s condemnation of US-Israeli action

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/spain-denies-united-states-permission-military-bases-iran-pedro-sanchez

[2026-03-03 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Three US fighter jets ‘mistakenly’ shot down over Kuwait

Snippet: Three United States fighter jets were “mistakenly” shot down over Kuwait, the US military has said, amid Washington’s joint offensive with the Israeli military against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/2/three-us-fighter-jets-mistakenly-shot-down-over-kuwait

[2026-03-03 01:46 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US-Israel war on Iran dramatically expands across Middle East

Snippet: US allies in Gulf states come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwait

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/us-israel-war-on-iran-dramatically-expands-across-middle-east

[2026-03-03 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: UN Nuclear Watchdog convenes amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) convened an extraordinary session in Vienna following a sharp escalation of tensions after joint Israeli–US strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory missile attacks. Iran’s representative to the Vienna-based agency accused Washington of using “weapons of mass deception” to justify the attacks, citing historical precedent.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/un-nuclear-watchdog-convenes-amid-middle-east-tensions/

[2026-03-03 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What is Iran’s military strategy? How has it changed since June 2025 war?

Snippet: Iran appeared determined to avenge the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials following the start of the US-Israeli assault on Saturday, as Tehran continued to strike back at Israel and United States military assets across the Gulf on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/2/what-is-irans-military-strategy-how-it-has-changed-since-june-2025-war

[2026-03-03 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran's World Cup place in U.S. put in doubt by Middle East conflict

Snippet: Karla Mohtashemi, center, celebrates as Voice of Iran hosts a car rally in Bellevue, Wash., on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in response to the U.S. bombing of Iran. (Karen Ducey/The Seattle Times via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-fifa-iran-8882f12c6e9cb3f3dc1306fd2dd9a208

[2026-03-03 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A look at who might be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Snippet: In this Dec. 18, 2015 file photo, Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Khomeini, speaks at the election headquarters of the interior ministry in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-war-khamenei-successor-supreme-leader-f7b8be4a356b449b591492ff9d57661c

[2026-03-03 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DFA maintains alert levels in some parts of the Middle East

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it is maintaining existing crisis alert levels in at least eight Middle Eastern countries affected by the armed conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/news/dfa-maintains-alert-levels-in-some-parts-of-the-middle-east/2291414

[2026-03-03 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: International legal order tested by war in Iran

Snippet: Plumes of smoke from two simultaneous strikes rise over Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohsen Ganji)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-international-law-war-aggression-6f0b57efff5e62e5c8fbc1acca4a3199

[2026-03-03 01:19 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The war in the Middle East in maps, video and photos

Snippet: How the US-Israeli war against Iran exploded into a regional conflict, as Tehran retaliated with strikes across the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/war-middle-east-maps-video-photos-us-israel-iran

[2026-03-03 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel shuts Al-Aqsa Mosque and bans Ramadan prayer for third consecutive day

Snippet: Israel has closed al-Aqsa Mosque for the third consecutive day, preventing Palestinian Muslims from praying at the site during the holy month of Ramadan, in what has been described as an unprecedented violation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-war-israel-shuts-aqsa-mosque-ramadan

[2026-03-03 01:05 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Conflict deepens across Middle East – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenTehran, Iran A ball of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran on MondayPhotograph: Mohsen Ganji/APShareView image in fullscreenTehran, Iran The strikes, which reportedly include attacks on government and military command centres, have led to significant casualties and triggered retaliatory missile launches by Iranian forces at US and allied bases in the region Photograph: BERNO/SIPA/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenBeirut, LebanonSmoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, after an escalation in tensions between Hezbollah and IsraelPhotograph:

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/mar/02/conflict-deepens-across-middle-east-in-pictures

[2026-03-03 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Greens and Liberal Democrats demand parliament vote over US use of UK bases

Snippet: Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and Green Party leader Zack Polanski have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to put the UK's decision to allow the US to use its military bases to a vote in Parliament.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/greens-and-lib-dems-say-us-using-uk-bases-must-be-put-vote-parliament

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears

Snippet: Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3345172/us-strike-iran-fuels-taiwans-air-defence-debate-and-energy-supply-fears

[2026-03-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: What disrupting the strait of Hormuz could mean for global cost-of-living pressures

Snippet: The narrow shipping route on Iran’s southern border carries one fifth of global seaborne crude oil, one fifth of LNG shipments and one third of the most widely used fertiliser

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/iran-strait-hormuz-oil-global-prices-cost-of-living

[2026-03-03 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US defence secretary says aim of Iran attacks to target missiles

Snippet: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a press conference at the Pentagon on Monday that the aim of the military campaign against Iran is to destroy missiles and other security infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-defense-secretary-says-aim-iran-attacks-target-missiles

[2026-03-03 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hegseth says US ‘finishing’ Iran’s ‘savage’ war against America in ‘devastating, decisive mission’

Snippet: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared that the US didn’t start the current war on Iran, but vowed to finish it, accusing the theocratic regime of attacking the US for decades.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/us-news/hegseth-says-us-finishing-irans-savage-war-against-america/

[2026-03-03 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US strikes on Iran not supported by majority of Americans – poll

Snippet: Only one in four Americans approves of the US military campaign against Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Monday has indicated.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633491-us-strikes-iran-americans-poll/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-03 00:47 UTC+10:00] [war] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s fight against Russia, says Zelensky

Snippet: The president said if military strikes in the Middle East continue, the supply of weapons to fend off Moscow’s long attack could be affected

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3345176/long-iran-war-could-hurt-ukraines-fight-against-russia-says-zelensky

[2026-03-03 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Putin urges ceasefire in Middle East in calls with UAE, Qatar leaders

Snippet: MOSCOW, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin urged a ceasefire in the Middle East during phone calls with Emirati and Qatari leaders on Monday amid the escalating war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/world/putin-urges-ceasefire-in-middle-east-in-calls-with-uae-qatar-leaders/2291304

[2026-03-03 00:45 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Three US fighter jets accidentally shot down by 'friendly fire'

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attacks-iran-three-us-fighter-jets-accidentally-shot-down-by-kuwaiti-air-defences-military-says/b7051c09-716e-445d-81a3-3147f8b6dabb

[2026-03-03 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army issues expulsion orders for 18 Lebanese towns

Snippet: The Israeli army has issued expulsion orders for 18 Lebanese villages and towns, claiming they are being used by Hezbollah. These include locations in the Nabaiteh area, Tyre district and the Bekaa valley.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-issues-expulsion-orders-18-lebanese-towns

[2026-03-03 00:44 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait

Snippet: All six crew members ejected safely in apparent ‘friendly fire’ as Kuwait launches investigation into incident

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/us-fighter-jets-kuwait

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: European gas prices nearly double as Qatar halts production

Snippet: Gas prices have surged as Qatar halted natural gas production at the world’s largest export facility after it was targeted by Iranian drone strikes.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/european-gas-prices-nearly-double-qatar-halts-production

[2026-03-03 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tennis stars in Dubai among athletes facing travel issues as Middle East war continues

Snippet: Daniil Medvedev of Russia plays a forehand return to Learner Tien of the U.S. during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tennis-travel-medvedev-indian-wells-3008358bbb8846171fb2428612e08122

[2026-03-03 00:12 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK ‘took far too long’ to let US use its airbases to attack Iran, Trump says

Snippet: US president also ‘very disappointed’ in Keir Starmer over UK government’s deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/uk-airbases-us-attack-iran-trump-starmer

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

Source: BBC News

Title: What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?

Snippet: Motorists in the UK are already seeing cheaper fuel prices after the US and Iran struck an agreement to end their war, with further falls expected in the coming weeks.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20zgjzz0e4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: AP News

Title: US-led efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war face venue change due to Middle East conflict

Snippet: A child plays next to an open air exhibition of destroyed Russian military equipment in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-talks-us-iran-f9069ab3f4cde813af0e6221daf6bf71

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations

Snippet: Baidu, WeRide and Meituan among companies halting operations or instituting remote work, as some Chinese nationals seek to escape region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345148/iran-war-disrupts-chinese-tech-firms-middle-east-operations

[2026-03-02 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hegseth and Caine hold news conference as Iran conflict intensifies

Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Mar-a-Lag, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-caine-hegseth-85f4139b11e5191d880a6e114e1b5a62