[2026-05-29 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show

Snippet: Israel has intensified its strikes on Lebanon, saying it has hit hundreds of Hezbollah targets in the last few days.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4g0kqxqz92o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-29 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US sources say

Snippet: Negotiators for the US and Iran have agreed a framework of a deal that would extend their ceasefire for 60 days and launch negotiations on the future of Iran's nuclear programme, US sources say.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87qng40wz9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-29 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: White House says Iran and US agreed to 60-day ceasefire extension, awaiting Trump's approval

Snippet: US and Iranian negotiators have reached a deal for a 60-day ceasefire extension that would allow them time to negotiate a full end to the war on the Islamic Republic, but the deal must be approved by US President Donald Trump, the White House said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/white-house-says-iran-and-us-agreed-60-day-ceasefire-awaiting-trumps-approval

[2026-05-29 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army struggling to counter Hezbollah drone attacks

Snippet: The Israeli army is facing mounting pressure over its inability to stop Hezbollah’s armed drone attacks, Al Jazeera reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-struggling-counter-hezbollah-drone-attacks

[2026-05-29 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The United Nations has added Israel to its list of parties accused of sexual violence in conflict zones, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said on Thursday, denouncing the move as a political attack and accusing the organization of spreading “blood libels.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640700-israel-un-sexual-violence-blacklist/

[2026-05-29 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel furious over inclusion on UN sexual violence list

Snippet: The United Nations has added Israel to its list of parties accused of sexual violence in conflict zones, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said on Thursday, denouncing the move as a political attack and accusing the organization of spreading “blood libels.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640700-israel-un-sexual-violence-blacklist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-29 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump said he’d save the Iranian people, but his deal saves the regime - opinion

Snippet: Over the past few days, the headlines have been dominated by the news of a deal to end the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897458

[2026-05-29 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says

Snippet: Ben-Gurion International Airport, Israel's main air gateway near Tel Aviv, is operating at about one-third of capacity due to the presence of US refueling aircraft, threatening heavy flight cancellations this summer, the head of the Israel Airports Authority said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-897685

[2026-05-29 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Palestinians in Gaza City mourn 10 killed in Israeli strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control

Snippet: Palestinians mourn over the body of Hamas militant Imad al-Salem, who was killed in an Israeli military strike, during his funeral at Al-Shafi’i Mosque in Gaza City, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gaza-hamas-israel-netanyahu-eid-24df97c6c41ecc2615aa24285674f31d

[2026-05-29 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Yemen's former president Abdrabu Mansur Hadi dies aged 80 | The National

Snippet: Abdrabu Mansur Hadi, the former president of Yemen who was forced into exile by the civil war that erupted during his tenure, has died at the age of 80.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/28/yemens-former-president-abdrabu-mansur-hadi-dies-at-80/

[2026-05-29 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Hezbollah in focus as Lebanon and Israeli army officials meet at Pentagon | The National

Snippet: High-ranking military representatives from Lebanon and Israel will meet at the Pentagon on Friday for a fourth round of US-backed talks as Beirut’s willingness and ability to disarm Hezbollah takes centre stage.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/28/hezbollah-in-focus-as-lebanon-and-israeli-army-officials-meet-at-pentagon/

[2026-05-29 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence

Snippet: The United Nations has “added Israel to the blacklist of sexual violence in conflict zones”, prompting Israel to cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres, the country’s ambassador to the UN says.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/un-adds-israel-to-blacklist-for-sexual-violence-in-war-zones

[2026-05-29 03:15 UTC+10:00] [US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon

Snippet: Israel widened its offensive in Lebanon on Thursday, striking Beirut for the first time in almost a month and pushing deeper into the country’s south, as its escalating conflict with Hezbollah threatens negotiations to end the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/world/middleeast/israel-strikes-beirut-lebanon.html

[2026-05-29 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Latvia parliament approves new gov’t after drone dispute toppled coalition

Snippet: Latvia’s parliament has approved a new coalition government that will lead the European Union and NATO member country in the coming months after its predecessor collapsed following an argument over its handling of stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/latvia-parliament-approves-new-govt-after-drone-dispute-toppled-coalition

[2026-05-29 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Lets Private Firms Buy Heavy Weapons to Defend Sites From Drone Attacks – RBC

Snippet: Russian authorities have approved a mechanism allowing private companies to purchase heavy weaponry to defend industrial facilities against drone attacks, the RBC news website reported Thursday, citing sources linked to the Defense Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/28/russia-lets-private-firms-buy-heavy-weapons-to-defend-sites-from-drone-attacks-rbc-a92876

[2026-05-29 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US and Iran negotiators reach ‘tentative’ agreement to extend cease-fire — pending Trump’s sign-off

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/us-news/us-and-iran-negotiators-reach-tentative-agreement-to-extend-ceasefire-pending-trumps-sign-off/

[2026-05-29 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IRGC says Hamas commanders were part of 'the Islamic Resistance of Palestine'

Snippet: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has commented on the killings of two Hamas military leaders following the assassination of Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Odeh in Gaza City.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-says-killings-hamas-commanders-resistance-palestine

[2026-05-29 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel

Snippet: Fibre-optic drones have become Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israeli soldiers and civilians, along both sides of the Lebanese border, and are now seen as the biggest threat there, as fighting continues six weeks into a supposed ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r2ydlvk41o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-29 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China tungsten exports to Japan halve amid tightened controls

Snippet: Tungsten is used in a wide variety of fields other than cutting tools, including chips, electronic equipment and military ammunition. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/china-tungsten-exports-to-japan-halve-amid-tightened-controls

[2026-05-29 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'Tank Bottoms' Loom At Cushing After Across-The-Board Inventory Draws, Another Huge SPR Drain

Snippet: Oil prices bounced higher overnight after the US and Iran exchanged new strikes despite their purported ceasefire, rekindling uncertainty about an end to the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/wti-rebounds-after-across-board-inventory-draws-another-huge-spr-drain

[2026-05-29 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran, US trade strikes after Hormuz report dismissed

Snippet: DUBAI/WASHINGTON, D.C. — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted a United States air base on Thursday after the US military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes on an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after President Donald Trump rejected a report saying he was close to a compromise deal with Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/29/world/americas-emea/iran-us-trade-strikes-after-hormuz-report-dismissed/2353820

[2026-05-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese military drives away Dutch warship in South China Sea

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/29/world/asia-oceania/chinese-military-drives-away-dutch-warship-in-south-china-sea/2353838

[2026-05-29 01:57 UTC+10:00] [Games] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Call of controversy? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 imagines a revived Korean war

Snippet: Infinity Ward’s new game in the storied shooter genre embraces change with a potentially controversial real-world setting

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/may/28/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-korean-war

[2026-05-29 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S., Iranian negotiators reach deal, await Trump's final approval: Axios

Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MOU) to extend their ceasefire and conduct negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Donald Trump has not yet given his final approval, a report said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529000200315

[2026-05-29 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump circulates draft Iran peace deal to Israeli and allies

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has circulated a draft agreement to allies including Israel as efforts continue to prevent further ceasefire violations from derailing talks on ending the war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-circulates-draft-iran-peace-deal-israeli-and-allies

[2026-05-29 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fed’s preferred inflation gauge worsens as Iran war sends food, energy prices surging

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/business/inflation-gauge-worsens-as-iran-war-sends-food-energy-prices-surging/

[2026-05-29 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Gaza reconstruction plans 'fall short on health and education' | The National

Snippet: Health care and education are “not well-served” in Gaza's reconstruction plans, with a need to address trauma from the war alongside rebuilding the strip, an analysis of the proposals has warned.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/28/gaza-reconstruction-plans-fall-short-on-health-and-education/

[2026-05-29 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US senator says Trump’s Oman remarks show Iran war ‘off the rails’

Snippet: US Senator Chris Murphy has criticised President Donald Trump’s apparent threat to “blow up” Oman, saying it is “just one more sign of why this war has gone off the rails”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-senator-says-trumps-oman-remarks-show-iran-war-rails

[2026-05-29 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Talking about peace is a Russian trap – Kallas

Snippet: Russia is setting a “trap” for the EU by encouraging member states to decide who should represent the bloc in direct talks with Moscow, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has claimed. EU officials have for months complained that US-Russian negotiations on the Ukraine conflict have left Europeans sidelined. However, the 27-member bloc has still failed to agree on who could speak for its interests in possible direct negotiations with Moscow, which were cut off after the escalation of the

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640690-kallas-talks-russian-trap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-29 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Russia is setting a “trap” for the EU by encouraging member states to decide who should represent the bloc in direct talks with Moscow, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has claimed. EU officials have for months complained that US-Russian negotiations on the Ukraine conflict have left Europeans sidelined. However, the 27-member bloc has still failed to agree on who could speak for its interests in possible direct negotiations with Moscow, which were cut off after the escalation of the

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640690-kallas-talks-russian-trap/

[2026-05-29 00:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US threatens to ‘aggressively’ target Oman if it facilities tolls for Hormuz

Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that Oman should know that the US will “aggressively” punish any actors involved in helping Iran set up tolls on the Strait of Hormuz as part of a ceasefire agreement.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-threatens-aggressively-target-oman-if-it-facilities-tolls-hormuz

[2026-05-29 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Poisonous invasion: What is the ‘devil’s trumpet’ harming crops in Iraq?

Snippet: Iraq’s Ministry of the Interior has warned farmers and residents to be on the alert for an invasion of datura plants – commonly known as jimsonweed, thorn apple or devil’s trumpet.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/poisonous-invasion-what-is-the-devils-trumpet-harming-crops-in-iraq

[2026-05-29 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Latvian parliament approves new government

Snippet: RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian lawmakers on Thursday approved a new coalition government that will lead the European Union and NATO member country in the coming months after its predecessor collapsed following an argument over its handling of stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/latvia-new-government-kulbergs-parliament-7f8a39c5f9d5e9a487bedca68dbd88a6

[2026-05-29 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US attacks Bandar Abbas again: Why is the port so important for Iran?

Snippet: The United States has carried out strikes near Bandar Abbas, the second attack in less than a week on Iran’s strategically important port city, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz despite a fragile ceasefire that has been in place between Washington and Tehran since April 8.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/us-attacks-bandar-abbas-again-why-is-the-port-so-important-for-iran

[2026-05-29 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu orders military to take control of '70 percent' of Gaza

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has ordered the Israeli army to increase their control of the occupied Gaza Strip to 70 percent in order to “squeeze Hamas”, in violation of their ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-orders-military-take-control-70-percent-gaza

[2026-05-29 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?

Snippet: A ceasefire "hanging by a thread". A diplomatic process "making progress". A president "not satisfied". And explosions echoing around the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze29764067o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-29 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russia says sending more US forces to Poland could lead to 'qualitative escalation'

Snippet: The deployment of additional US military forces to Poland could lead to a "qualitative escalation" of tensions between Russia and the West and force Moscow to take retaliatory measures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897666

[2026-05-29 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF Home Front: 6,476 Israeli homes lost during 2026 Iran war, 683 wounded

Snippet: 6,473 Israeli residences were damaged sufficiently during the Iran war that those who had been living inside lost their homes, the IDF Home Front Command said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897675

[2026-05-29 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF fears of stronger Iranian attacks on Israel’s home front in future wars

Snippet: The IDF Home Front Command on Thursday said that its assumption is that after each war, Iran learns new tactics and will pose an even greater threat to Israel's home front whenever the sides engage in another war.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897678

[2026-05-29 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel at a crossroads: War, elections, and the future of the US-Israel alliance

Snippet: What happens when one of the world's most turbulent democracies heads into an election in the middle of its longest war in history?

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-897668

[2026-05-29 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran reportedly launches missiles as Trump mulls deal to pause war for two months

Snippet: Iran's armed forces fired missiles at unidentified targets late Thursday local time, the state media outlet Fars reported.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/trump-bessent-iran-war-sanctions-hormuz-strait-kuwait.html

[2026-05-29 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Chinese Navy Pushes Dutch Frigate From Claimed Waters Via Electronic Warfare

Snippet: The Netherlands has become the latest Western nation to tangle with Beijing and exchange tense words after testing its sweeping claims to the South China Sea.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/chinese-navy-pushes-dutch-frigate-claimed-waters-electronic-warfare

[2026-05-29 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel breaks all contact with UN secretary general

Snippet: Israel is breaking all contact with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the Israeli ambassador to the UN announced on Thursday, calling it “outrageous” that Israel has been blacklisted by the UN over accusations of sexual violence in war zones.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-breaks-all-contact-un-secretary-general

[2026-05-29 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon must not become 'second Gaza' as Europe fails to act, warns Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Bettel | The National

Snippet: Lebanon must not become a "second Gaza" as Europe fails to use its leverage against Israel while it expands its military operations, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/05/28/lebanon-must-not-become-second-gaza-as-europe-fails-to-act-warns-luxembourgs-foreign-minister-bettel/

[2026-05-29 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Armenia holds first military parade in a decade on Republic Day

Snippet: Thousands gathered in Republic Square as units from different branches of the armed forces marched through the capital, accompanied by displays of armoured vehicles, artillery systems and low‑flying military aircraft. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the ceremony, describing it as a symbol of a “new historical era” for Armenia and framing the parade as a demonstration of statehood and resilience after years of war and political crisis.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/28/armenia-holds-first-military-parade-in-a-decade-on-republic-day/

[2026-05-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon and Syria have a historic chance to remake the Levant | The National

Snippet: The visit of Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa in Damascus earlier this month was far more than a diplomatic courtesy call. It marked the beginning of what could become a fundamentally new relationship between the two neighbours after decades of mistrust, domination and conflict.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/28/lebanon-and-syria-have-a-historic-chance-to-remake-the-levant/

[2026-05-28 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army orders evacuation of six more southern Lebanon towns

Snippet: The Israeli army has issued another forced displacement order for six more towns and villages in southern Lebanon, saying attacks are forthcoming.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-orders-evacuation-6-more-southern-lebanon-towns

[2026-05-28 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'

Snippet: Israel has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for only the second since the start of a ceasefire last month.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqpjwdv7xeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-28 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/kuwait-reports-missile-attack-us-air-base/106735230

[2026-05-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mandelson links to former head of Israel's military intelligence directorate revealed

Snippet: The UK government's vetting agency raised Peter Mandelson's associations with senior figures in Israel, China and Russia in denying the then-peer and former cabinet minister security clearance to be the ambassador to the US, it has emerged.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/mandelson-links-former-head-israels-military-intelligence-directorate