[2026-06-18 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war

Snippet: The leaders of the US and Iran have signed an initial peace deal aiming to end the war, allowing it to immediately take effect.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr8z4z2er9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 12:24 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Military salutes and K-pop madness shake up Colombia campaigning

Snippet: Bogota – Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate’s bombastic campaigning methods have included adopting a military salute, comparing himself to a tiger and co-opting the national football jersey as his own symbol.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/military-salutes-k-pop-colombia-election/

[2026-06-18 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Europe eyes new energy routes amid Iran war and global fuel price shock

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-energy-hormuz-trade-oil-gas-routes-6b36dd445b6ff2b77c0a4308fb2f7e4d

[2026-06-18 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'I'm blaming JD': Key lines from Trump's Iran deal press conference

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/donald-trump-and-iran-sign-mou-to-end-war-press-conference/106812366

[2026-06-18 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: EBy Emily Clark

Snippet: Emily Clark is a journalist on the ABC News foreign desk in Sydney. She has been deployed to major stories around the world, including to the United States to cover consecutive general elections and the first indictment of Donald Trump in New York City. She has reported on Russia's war from inside Ukraine and was on the ground covering the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/emily-clark/7256018

[2026-06-18 12:10 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mo Touré’s parents on the struggles that paved way for a Socceroos career: ‘It was life or death’

Snippet: Now that he’s older, the striker say he better understands what his family went through on their refugee journey from war-torn Liberia to Australia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/18/mo-toure-parents-refugee-journey-to-australia-socceroos-world-cup

[2026-06-18 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: World Cup quick hits: Star whacks US pundit and Mabil's heartwarming moment

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 12:06pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/world-cup-quick-hits-with-ronaldo-and-tartan-army-in-boston/106811764

[2026-06-18 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Taiwan needs US weapons to defend against China threat, diplomat says

Snippet: Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington, Alexander Yui Tah-ray speaks during an interview, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Twin Oaks Estate in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-trump-arms-sales-china-eab716f67fe5aa36ec05ff8209d0f605

[2026-06-18 12:01 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Scotland’s famous Tartan Army drinking Boston dry at World Cup

Snippet: Boston – Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of ⁠drinking by Scotland’s Tartan Army of soccer fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer during the first weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/18/soccer/world-cup/scotland-world-cup-beer/

[2026-06-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Business owners back UAE to emerge stronger as US-Iran peace plan brings hope | The National

Snippet: Residents who have built lives and businesses in the UAE over the past decades are confident the nation will continue to prosper in spite of the challenges posed by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/18/business-owners-back-uae-to-emerge-stronger-as-us-iran-peace-plan-brings-hope/

[2026-06-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Israeli attacks have wounded Lebanon's cultural heart | The National

Snippet: Oussama Baher often drank his coffee while contemplating Tyre’s ancient Roman ruins. This was the only place where he felt safe during the war in Lebanon, he said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/18/how-israeli-attacks-have-wounded-lebanons-cultural-heart/

[2026-06-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: 4 things to watch at the European Council

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The laundry list for EU leaders when they head to Brussels for talks on Thursday and Friday is long and daunting: Ukraine, the Middle East, the bloc's massive multi-year budget, how to take on the economic might of China, plus the challenges posed by migration, defense and narcotics.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/4-things-to-watch-european-council-china-trade-competition-budget-war/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil falls as International Energy Agency forecasts supply glut next year after U.S.-Iran deal

Snippet: Oil prices declined Thursday after President Donald Trump reportedly signed ​a deal ​with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian to end the ​war in the Middle East, while the International Energy Agency flagged a supply glut next year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/oil-prices-today-wti-brent.html

[2026-06-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Germany opens hybrid warfare center

Snippet: German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has opened a new hybrid warfare center amid the broader militarization of the country over a supposed “Russian threat.” Previous media reports have, however, suggested that Berlin and other NATO member states are plotting offensive cyber operations against Moscow.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641755-germany-opens-hybrid-warfare-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has opened a new hybrid warfare center amid the broader militarization of the country over a supposed “Russian threat.” Previous media reports have, however, suggested that Berlin and other NATO member states are plotting offensive cyber operations against Moscow.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641755-germany-opens-hybrid-warfare-center/

[2026-06-18 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump defends peace deal with Iran to avoid "economic catastrophe"

Snippet: US President Donald Trump defenced his decision to reach an agreement to end the war on Iran, indicating he wants to avoid an "economic catastrophe".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-defends-peace-deal-iran-avoid-economic-catastrophe

[2026-06-18 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a roomful of global leaders "I'm the boss," as he and other G7 heads acknowledged Ukraine's improved battlefield fortunes with a unified pledge of support and fresh sanctions against Russia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774563

[2026-06-18 11:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What do Iran and US stand to gain from deal?

Snippet: CAIRO (AP) — The interim deal reached by the US and Iran to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the two adversaries back to the negotiating table over Tehran’s nuclear program. It will also give Iran an immediate benefit, allowing it to sell its oil freely again, according to a text of the accord read by US officials.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774556

[2026-06-18 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US used Musk’s Grok AI to deploy 2,000 munitions during war on Iran

Snippet: US forces employed Elon Musk’s Grok AI to strike over 2,000 targets in 96 hours during the joint US-Israel war on Iran, according to a written declaration from the US Department of Defense’s digital and artificial intelligence chief, Cameron Stanley.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-used-musks-grok-ai-deploy-2000-munitions-during-war-iran

[2026-06-18 11:29 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles

Snippet: Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia. What we know on day 1,576

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/ukraine-war-briefing-allies-give-nod-for-kyiv-to-reproduce-their-air-defence-missiles

[2026-06-18 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says Japan ‘doing very well’ under his ‘biggest fan’ Takaichi

Snippet: The US president also said Tokyo was not willing to get involved during the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357487/trump-says-japan-doing-very-well-under-his-biggest-fan-takaichi?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 11:16 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says Japan ‘doing very well’ under his ‘biggest fan’ Takaichi

Snippet: The US president also said Tokyo was not willing to get involved during the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357487/trump-says-japan-doing-very-well-under-his-biggest-fan-takaichi

[2026-06-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones

Snippet: Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/taiwan-citizens-learn-fly-pilot-drones-courses-china

[2026-06-18 11:04 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory but not yet peace

Snippet: It was fight night on the White House lawn. Beneath a great steel canopy nicknamed “the Claw,” Justin Gaethje did a backflip off the caged ring in the center of the South Lawn after winning the Ultimate Fighting Championship title card. In the audience, the president, newly 80, had just announced that the Iran war was over, and the Strait of Hormuz was open.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/politics/iran-talks-trump-victory-peace/

[2026-06-18 11:02 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: War risk. Is Australia prepared for medicine shortages?

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/war-risk-is-australia-prepared-for-medicine-shortages/

[2026-06-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan’s defense chief challenges China’s military spending data

Snippet: Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questioned the accuracy of China’s official military spending figures in a fresh sign that Tokyo is taking a tougher line in response to Beijing’s claims that its regional rival is pursuing “new militarism.”

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/japan-defense-minister-koizumi-china-military-spending/

[2026-06-18 10:45 UTC+10:00] [US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P.

Snippet: President Trump’s agreement with Iran opened new fissures in his party on Wednesday, with Republicans on Capitol Hill and beyond questioning whether his administration had secured adequate concessions from Iranian leaders after months of a costly and unpopular war.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/us/politics/trump-iran-deal-republicans-criticism.html

[2026-06-18 10:39 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: US, Iran presidents sign ceasefire deal, but Trump says he could still resume attacks

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/us-iran-presidents-sign-ceasefire-deal-june-2026/

[2026-06-18 10:34 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump blows through his Iran red lines in justifying peace deal

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump and his team had several red lines that they used to justify the U.S. war against Iran. At a press conference on Wednesday, Trump largely brushed them aside.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/politics/trump-iran-red-lines-peace-deal/

[2026-06-18 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ben Gurion Airport Terminal One to reopen ahead of school holidays after Iran war forced closure

Snippet: Flights from Ben-Gurion Airport Terminal One are expected to reopen on June 28 ahead of the school holidays.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899762

[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Israeli drone strike kills one in Lebanon hours after US and Iran sign critical peace deal

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/israeli-drone-strike-kills-one-in-lebanon-hours-after-us-and-iran-sign-critical-peace-deal/7g6omlqps

[2026-06-18 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/americas-emea/trump-irans-president-sign-deal-to-end-mideast-war/2368001

[2026-06-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war

Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774345

[2026-06-18 09:16 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘I’m the boss’, Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine’s war aims

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a roomful of global leaders “I’m the boss,” as he and other G7 heads acknowledged Ukraine’s improved battlefield fortunes with a unified pledge of support and fresh sanctions against Russia.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/politics/trump-boss-g7-ukraine-war/

[2026-06-18 08:52 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Full MOU text revealed as Trump justifies ending Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/full-mou-text-revealed-as-trump-justifies-ending-iran-war/

[2026-06-18 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, defence minister tells BBC

Snippet: Japan must "strengthen its defence capabilities", Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has told the BBC, emphasising the need to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined the country since World War Two.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8qd4595eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s parliament speaker signals shift from war to rebuilding prosperity after sealing US deal

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/irans-parliament-speaker-signals-shift-from-war-to-rebuilding-prosperity-after-sealing-us-deal/

[2026-06-18 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump signs MoU with Iran, White House official says

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a White House official told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899761

[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Congress Moves To Boost Drone Funding As "War Unicorns" See Possible Procurement Supercycle

Snippet: Needham analysts see increasing congressional support for drones and counter-drone technologies as lawmakers advance the latest FY27 National Defense Authorization Act and related appropriations bills. This is bullish for defense-tech "war unicorns" specializing in drones, robotics, autonomy, and counter-UAS systems, as the Trump war economy shifts into higher gear.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/great-news-war-unicorns-needham-finds-washington-support-drones-defense-bill

[2026-06-18 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea training camp in Guadalajara

Snippet: South Korean players drink water ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mexico-drone-south-korea-world-cup-guadalajara-f652d627c1c6e7b8bb6e19c238dde3d3

[2026-06-18 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The new detail in the US-Iran ceasefire deal

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 7:22am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-new-detail-revealed-urainium-and-lebanon/106811808

[2026-06-18 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: US-Iran deal covers Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 7:22am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-new-detail-revealed-uranium-and-lebanon/106811808

[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US used Musk’s Grok AI to deploy 2,000 munitions during Iran war

Snippet: US forces employed Elon Musk’s Grok AI to strike over 2,000 targets in 96 hours during the joint US-Israel war on Iran, according to a written declaration from the US Department of Defense’s digital and artificial intelligence chief, Cameron Stanley.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-used-musks-grok-deploy-2000-munitions-during-iran-war

[2026-06-18 07:16 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US releases text of Iran peace plan as Trump says deal averts ‘worldwide depression’

Snippet: Details of 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to Tehran

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/trump-us-iran-war-mou-deal

[2026-06-18 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. releases Iran MOU text, including 60 days of no-charge Hormuz transit

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday unveiled the text of a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the Iran war, which includes safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz with no charge for 60 days.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000600315

[2026-06-18 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting military conscription in Israel

Snippet: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest against military recruitment and call for the release of detained draft resisters outside a military prison near Kfar Yona, Israel, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/photos-ultra-orthodox-jews-protesting-military-conscription-israel-aecfd08e59c24e238af4dbb28c0e0504

[2026-06-18 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways from the G7 summit: Trump, Iran and Ukraine

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trumptalkas to the media after disembarking Air Force One at Paris Orly Airport, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Orly, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/g7-summit-trump-macron-takeaways-versailles-0b3127724dbbf16dd36353247290568e

[2026-06-18 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Invokes Defense Production Act As US Moves To Rebuild Weapons Stockpiles

Snippet: The Trump administration is seeking a major increase in defense spending while simultaneously using executive authority to accelerate weapons production, reflecting growing concern over U.S. munitions inventories after the war with Iran, according to NBC.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-invokes-defense-production-act-us-moves-rebuild-weapons-stockpiles

[2026-06-18 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal

Snippet: Tehran's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it was considering a plan for the presidents of the US and Iran to sign the deal ending the war, ahead of an expected ceremony in Switzerland.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tehran-says-considering-plan-iran-us-presidents-sign-deal

[2026-06-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Song Jong-hwan] What the US–Iran peace means for South Korea

Snippet: In January this year, the World Economic Forum released the results of a survey of 1,300 experts worldwide. Half of the respondents described the current international situation as “extremely dangerous,” while another 40 percent regarded it as “dangerous.” Commenting on the findings, professor Kim Jung-ho of Sogang University observed that although we may not call it World War III, localized wars with global implications are already unfolding across different regions of the world.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774158