[2026-06-11 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5% as Iran war lifts energy prices

Snippet: A woman walks past the World Bank building in Washington on April 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)PRNTO

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-bank-global-economy-war-fcaed3c00d7262be3b13cbc5dbb1e5df

[2026-06-11 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war fuels slowest global growth since Covid, World Bank warns | The National

Snippet: The global economy is this year set to expand at its lowest rate since the Covid-19 pandemic, with nearly zero growth forecast for Gulf nations as a result of the Iran war, the latest World Bank report has found.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/11/iran-war-fuels-slowest-global-growth-since-covid-world-bank-warns/

[2026-06-11 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: World Cup 2026: Five players from the Middle East to watch out for

Snippet: Players, coaches, and supporters from every corner of the world are descending on Mexico, Canada and the United States as the minutes tick down to the 2026 World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/world-cup-2026-five-players-middle-east-watch-out

[2026-06-11 23:24 UTC+10:00] [2026 FIFA World Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: UEFA invites Somali ref barred from US to oversee flagship European game

Snippet: European football’s governing body, UEFA, on Thursday announced that Somali referee Omar Artan — who was controversially barred from entering the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup — will officiate a major European match in August.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uefa-somalia-referee-omar-artan-2026-super-cup-europe/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-11 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace tells Sara: Marcos has nothing to do with Senate conflict

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte's claim that the conflict in the Senate reflected the weak leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., insisting that the disarray in the upper chamber was motivated by attempts to shield her from impeachment.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/11/news/palace-tells-sara-marcos-has-nothing-to-do-with-senate-conflict/2363738

[2026-06-11 23:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, Mattarella agree to deepen cooperation under new special strategic partnership

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

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770047

[2026-06-11 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

Snippet: Referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, is welcomed by supporters upon his arrival in Mogadishu, Somalia, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-somalia-referee-artan-uefa-a648a837d37e5c0852d56c696e309202

[2026-06-11 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chris Mason: What John Healey's resignation means

Snippet: Two words leap out of John Healey's resignation letter and they amount to a devastating – and recurring – critique of Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm20vznj2p2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-11 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee asks EU for favorable treatment of S. Korean steel: presidential official

Snippet: ROME, June 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has asked the European Union (EU) to give favorable consideration to South Korean steelmakers under the bloc's upcoming tariff system during his recent summit with EU leaders, the presidential policy chief said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260611010900315

[2026-06-11 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Philippines defense secretary banned from China over South China Sea comments

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — The Philippines defense secretary and his family have been banned from entering China over comments he has made about Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-bans-philippines-defense-minister-entry-7a8a6f515acdf7b1f6b3d688d9bcc6f8

[2026-06-11 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US warns Iran after overnight strikes, while IRGC threatens to turn region into hell

Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-899129

[2026-06-11 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: British Defense Minister Healey resigns after spat over military funding with PM Starmer

Snippet: British Defense Minister John Healey resigned on Thursday amid a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the government resources needed to defend the country at a time of heightened threat.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-899113

[2026-06-11 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers during counterterrorism operation in Jenin

Snippet: An IDF officer and non-commissioned officer (NCO) were wounded by an explosive device during a counterterrorism operation in Jenin, the IDF announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-899116

[2026-06-11 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Some 25 Yeshivot Hesder boycott IDF's tank corps due to new pilot program to incorporate women

Snippet: With 13 new yeshivot Hesder on Thursday joining 12 prior institutions, there are now 25 this week that have banned their orthodox religious zionist male students from joining the tank corps in protest of an IDF pilot program to try to integrate women into the corps.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-899127

[2026-06-11 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

Snippet: El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ylx7g00xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Canadian soccer, finally on stable ground, tightens in anticipation of a historic World Cup

Snippet: Jesse Marsch leads a hopeful squad aiming to capture the nation’s attention after a false start last time out

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/11/canada-world-cup-opening-game-jesse-marsch

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fury over Jared Kushner’s Albania resort project threatens to engulf political elite

Snippet: Protesters want the entire political establishment to step aside, including PM Rama, who insists the development will create jobs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3356791/fury-over-jared-kushners-albania-resort-project-threatens-engulf-political-elite?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fury over Jared Kushner’s Albania resort project threatens to engulf political elite

Snippet: Protesters want the entire political establishment to step aside, including PM Rama, who insists the development will create jobs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3356791/fury-over-jared-kushners-albania-resort-project-threatens-engulf-political-elite

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Captain of Chinese women’s basketball team vows to ‘fight 200%’ to win World Cup

Snippet: Yang Shuyu, who plays for in the Australian league, aims to outdo elder sister Yang Liwei, who led China to silver at the previous World Cup

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3356762/captain-chinese-womens-basketball-team-vows-fight-200-win-world-cup?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [basketball] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Captain of Chinese women’s basketball team vows to ‘fight 200%’ to win World Cup

Snippet: Yang Shuyu, who plays for in the Australian league, aims to outdo elder sister Yang Liwei, who led China to silver at the previous World Cup

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3356762/captain-chinese-womens-basketball-team-vows-fight-200-win-world-cup

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Families outraged after dead loved ones in Los Angeles received primary election ballots

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/11/us-news/families-outraged-after-dead-loved-ones-in-los-angeles-received-primary-election-ballots/

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mexico vs. South Africa prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for World Cup opener

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/11/betting/mexico-vs-south-africa-prediction-odds-picks-best-bet-for-world-cup-opener/

[2026-06-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pangilinan to probe overimportation of onions, other agricultural products

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Kiko Pangilinan pressed for an investigation on the alleged overimportation of onions and other agricultural commodities amid increased prices of basic food items.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/11/news/pangilinan-to-probe-overimportation-of-onions-other-agricultural-products/2363685

[2026-06-11 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Marles blindsided, cancels event after UK counterpart's shock resignation

Snippet: Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 10:59pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-11/richard-marles-blindsided-after-uk-counterpart-john-healey-qiuts/106788486

[2026-06-11 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Marles' AUKUS trip thrown into disarray as British defence secretary quits

Snippet: Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 10:59pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-11/richard-marles-blindsided-after-uk-counterpart-john-healey-quits/106788486

[2026-06-11 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 16 arrested over bogus MPF withdrawal requests due to serious health problems

Snippet: Superintendent says suspects include two alleged intermediaries who recruited and helped MPF members to file fraudulent applications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3356795/16-arrested-over-bogus-mpf-withdrawal-requests-due-serious-health-problems?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-11 22:58 UTC+10:00] [MPF] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 16 arrested over bogus MPF withdrawal requests due to serious health problems

Snippet: Superintendent says suspects include two alleged intermediaries who recruited and helped MPF members to file fraudulent applications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3356795/16-arrested-over-bogus-mpf-withdrawal-requests-due-serious-health-problems

[2026-06-11 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Palestine Action activists could face UK ‘terror’ sentences: What we know

Snippet: Four activists from the Palestine Action group face sentencing in the United Kingdom as “terrorists” on Friday, despite only being convicted by a jury of other criminal charges.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/11/palestine-action-activists-could-face-uk-terror-sentences-what-we-know

[2026-06-11 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?

Snippet: Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely closed to all oil tankers and commercial ships in response to recent US strikes on the country, and stated any vessel ‌attempting to pass would be shot ⁠at.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/11/iran-shuts-hormuz-strait-but-wasnt-it-already-closed

[2026-06-11 22:57 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Swimming] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘I don’t know why you’d choose this avenue’: Chalmers fears athlete exodus to Enhanced Games

Snippet: Australian swimming great Kyle Chalmers has slammed the International Olympic Committee for failing to adequately compensate athletes, saying he is completely disillusioned and fears more competitors will defect to the Enhanced Games in pursuit of lucrative prize money.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/swimming/i-don-t-know-why-you-d-choose-this-avenue-chalmers-fears-athlete-exodus-to-enhanced-games-20260611-p6063m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-11 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Dignity has no passport’: Pope makes appeal for migrants in Canary Islands

Snippet: Pope Leo has appealed to world leaders to treat refugees and migrants more humanely, warning in a visit to Spain’s Canary Islands – one of Europe’s migration hotspots – that history would condemn those who allowed people fleeing war ⁠or poverty to suffer.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/11/pope-leo-lands-in-spains-canary-islands-on-mission-to-help-migrants

[2026-06-11 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Swedish FM assures Gulf allies of readiness to protect navigation: No to 'weaponising straits' | The National

Snippet: The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Maria Malmer Stenergard carried more than a message of support to the UAE and other Gulf countries, telling allies that her Nato member country is ready to help safeguard freedom of navigation.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/11/swedish-fm-assures-gulf-allies-of-readiness-to-protect-navigation-no-to-weaponising-straits/

[2026-06-11 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos welcomes Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Malacañang

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday joined Catholics in welcoming the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Malacañang as part of the launch of a nationwide Marian pilgrimage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/11/news/marcos-welcomes-pilgrim-image-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-in-malacaang/2363683

[2026-06-11 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli MP Ariel Kellner declares Turkey an ‘enemy state’

Snippet: Israeli lawmaker Ariel Kellner has declared that Turkey is an “enemy state” amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-mp-ariel-kellner-declares-turkey-enemy-state

[2026-06-11 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches new satellite to test high-speed communication tech

Snippet: Long March 5 rocket’s lift-off marks pivotal step in validating technologies for next-generation orbital connectivity speeds and reliability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3356794/china-launches-new-satellite-test-high-speed-communication-tech?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-11 22:46 UTC+10:00] [Long March] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches new satellite to test high-speed communication tech

Snippet: Long March 5 rocket’s lift-off marks pivotal step in validating technologies for next-generation orbital connectivity speeds and reliability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3356794/china-launches-new-satellite-test-high-speed-communication-tech

[2026-06-11 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sheikh Hamdan: 'Our goal is to make Dubai the world's leading AI hub' | The National

Snippet: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has said the emirate's goal is to become the "world’s leading hub for developing and deploying advanced AI solutions".

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/11/sheikh-hamdan-our-goal-is-to-make-dubai-the-worlds-leading-ai-hub/

[2026-06-11 22:44 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Welcome to Trump’s World Cup, a depressingly angry version of football uniting the planet | Barney Ronay

Snippet: Ted Lasso will deliver a message of hope before the USA’s first game, in an America that is not a fit or desirable host right now

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/11/donald-trump-world-cup-ted-lasso-usa

[2026-06-11 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Knicks fans waving Palestinian flag seen smashing yellow cab after historic comeback win over Spurs

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/11/us-news/knicks-fans-waving-palestinian-flag-seen-smashing-yellow-cab-after-historic-comeback-win-over-spurs/

[2026-06-11 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump seeks $350 billion military spending boost

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has called on Republicans in Congress to pass a $350 billion military spending package that would also impose sweeping new national voting rules before the midterm elections.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641419-trump-military-spending-boost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-11 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

Snippet: KASHIWAZAKI, Japan — Japan has resumed operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands during a global oil crisis, but the reboot highlights a big problem: Japan is running out of space for spent nuclear fuel and has no viable plans for permanent disposal of the radioactive waste.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/11/world/reactor-reboot-at-worlds-largest-nuclear-plant-highlights-flaws-in-japans-radioactive-waste-plans/2363633

[2026-06-11 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military raids Syrian villages in western Deraa

Snippet: Israeli military forces raided the towns of Ma’ariya, and al-Arda in southern Syria’s Yarmouk Basin area at dawn, according to local officials cited by the news agency Sana.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-raids-syrian-villages-western-deraa

[2026-06-11 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Beloved radio DJ ‘Uncle Jimmy’ gunned down, three teens charged in his murder

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/11/us-news/kansas-city-radio-dj-uncle-jimmy-shot-dead-3-teens-arrested/

[2026-06-11 22:34 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Bosphorus dolphins and a wakeboarder in a storm ditch: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenBelfast, Northern IrelandProtesters clash with police on a second night of violence which authorities say far-right activists have whipped up on social media after a man was stabbed by a refugeePhotograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBarcelona, SpainPope Leo leaves the city’s archbishopric on his way to the Canary Islands, the last stop on his six-day visit to SpainPhotograph: Vatican Pool/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenIstanbul, TurkeyDolphins swim in the Bosphorus as expert teams conduct a marine monitoring

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jun/11/bosphorus-dolphins-and-a-wakeboarder-in-a-storm-ditch-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-06-11 22:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim sends message to Putin ahead of Russia's national day: KCNA

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory letter to Russian President Vladamir Putin ahead of Russia's national day this week, its state media said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770038

[2026-06-11 22:31 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Police fire plastic bullets in effort to contain race riots in Northern Ireland

Snippet: PSNI receive reinforcements from Great Britain amid further condemnation of violence

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/11/police-psni-plastic-bullets-race-riots-northern-ireland

[2026-06-11 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims?

Snippet: Live on television, President Donald Trump, sitting in the Oval Office, told reporters on Wednesday that the United States has been sneaking millions of barrels of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz despite tensions defying Iran’s restrictions on transit through the waterway.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/11/did-us-sneak-100-million-barrels-of-oil-out-of-hormuz-as-trump-claims

[2026-06-11 22:24 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Hundreds of BHP workers back strike at key iron ore hub

Snippet: June 11, 2026 22:24 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/hundreds-of-bhp-workers-back-strike-at-key-iron-ore-hub/

[2026-06-11 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs

Snippet: A lot has changed for noughties girl group Mis-Teeq since they split two decades ago.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr47l4qwx35o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-11 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Russia unblocks Roblox after widespread child anger

Snippet: MOSCOW — Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox, after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/11/world/russia-unblocks-roblox-after-widespread-child-anger/2363606