[2026-06-18 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Backlash against Gwyneth Paltrow’s promotion of Israeli business — and her politics — will scare off more stars: sources

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

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/17/celebrity-news/gwyneth-paltrow-did-not-expect-backlash-over-israeli-ad-source/

[2026-06-18 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Silt, Anchovies, And Economic Disaster

Snippet: Authored by Matt Badiali via DailyReckoning.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/silt-anchovies-and-economic-disaster

[2026-06-18 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Wacoal taps bra-making tech for car armrests in BASF tie-up

Snippet: Wacoal's Melooop technology used to form bra cups can be applied to make auto interior parts. (Wacoal)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/wacoal-taps-bra-making-tech-for-car-armrests-in-basf-tie-up

[2026-06-18 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's big banks weigh financing arms makers in break with past

Snippet: A Mogami-class frigate. Japanese financial institutions are considering greater involvement in the country's defense sector. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-big-banks-weigh-financing-arms-makers-in-break-with-past

[2026-06-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron

Snippet: Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian. The US president walked through the palace courtyard and posed for photographs in front of Versailles' famous golden gates before joining Macron inside the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/trump-welcomed-to-versailles-for-dinner-with-macron/

[2026-06-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand suffers 25% drop in tourists from Middle East

Snippet: A travel agency in the Little Arabia district of central Bangkok. (Photo by Shota Manda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/thailand-suffers-25-drop-in-tourists-from-middle-east

[2026-06-18 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Obama Presidential Center subcontractors claim their owed millions and facing financial ruin ahead of grand opening

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/obama-presidential-center-subcontractors-claim-their-owed-millions-and-facing-financial-ruin-ahead-of-grand-opening/

[2026-06-18 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap

Snippet: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring (8) carries the puck past Dallas Stars left wing Adam Erne (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, April 15, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-sabres-san-jose-sharks-trade-bdda617cd1bad7300e178938b7e269c1

[2026-06-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial, US judge rules

Snippet: The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357478/huawei-cfo-mengs-admissions-can-be-used-against-company-criminal-trial-us-judge-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [Ren Zhengfei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial, US judge rules

Snippet: The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357478/huawei-cfo-mengs-admissions-can-be-used-against-company-criminal-trial-us-judge-rules

[2026-06-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen falls after Fed decision, erasing intervention gains since April

Snippet: The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% on Tuesday, but the move had been largely priced in, limiting support for the yen. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-falls-after-fed-decision-erasing-intervention-gains-since-april

[2026-06-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Kevin Warsh seeks overhaul of Federal Reserve operations as he takes over central bank | The National

Snippet: If there were any lingering questions over whether new Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh would bring changes to the central bank, his first press conference answered them.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/17/kevin-warsh-seeks-overhaul-of-federal-reserve-operations-as-he-takes-over-central-bank/

[2026-06-18 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Analysis: Chairman Kevin Warsh’s task forces are the key to understanding the new Fed

Snippet: Chairman Kevin Warsh's 43-odd minutes at the Federal Reserve's podium Wednesday were intended to deliver the message that, slowly but surely, he will set about making the Fed quieter, more humble in its engagement with the markets and the economy, and — ultimately — laser-focused on inflation.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/kevin-warsh-fed-interest-rates-risk-analysis.html

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Investigators probe Texas jet crash that killed 1, injured others

Snippet: Investigators combed through wreckage Wednesday for clues to why a business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person on board after its pilots reported mechanical problems while requesting an emergency landing at a nearby airport.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/investigators-probe-texas-jet-crash-that-killed-1-injured-others/2367954

[2026-06-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX to open down as new Fed chair leaves rates on hold

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/biz-market-blog-18-6-2026-asx-to-open-down/106811928

[2026-06-18 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman

Snippet: The Federal Reserve and Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday followed the script on interest rates closely, voting to keep the benchmark level steady, but dropped several surprises that kept markets guessing about where things are heading. Markets didn't like it, with major averages swooning after the meeting and as Warsh spoke in his news conference.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/here-are-the-five-big-takeaways-from-kevin-warshs-first-meeting-as-fed-chairman.html

[2026-06-18 06:36 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group

Snippet: Four states file alongside FTC, claiming WPath made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/17/ftc-transgender-health-lawsuit

[2026-06-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Jeff Bezos told Trump the Washington Post was his worst investment before slashing staff: ‘People there are terrible’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/jeff-bezos-told-trump-the-washington-post-was-his-worst-investment-before-slashing-staff-people-there-are-terrible/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Fed begins Warsh era with hold on interest rates, may hike later this year

Snippet: The Trump appointee is taking over amid repeated demands by the US president for rate cuts even as inflation becomes a growing concern

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357477/us-fed-begins-warsh-era-hold-interest-rates-may-hike-later-year?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [US stocks] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Fed begins Warsh era with hold on interest rates, may hike later this year

Snippet: The Trump appointee is taking over amid repeated demands by the US president for rate cuts even as inflation becomes a growing concern

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357477/us-fed-begins-warsh-era-hold-interest-rates-may-hike-later-year

[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

[2026-06-18 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Demolition of Macy’s iconic 60-year-old ‘shopping bag’ billboard in NYC’s Herald Square gets delayed

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/destruction-of-macys-60-year-old-shopping-bag-billboard-in-nycs-herald-square-gets-delayed/

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

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/17/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-c5c1c0551c4fae25ef2c6bda73638e70

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Warsh experiences worst 'Fed day' S&P 500 performance for a new chair since 1994

Snippet: If the stock market is a report card, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh isn't coming out of his first policy meeting with high marks.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/warsh-fed-meeting-stock-market.html

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank, Rakuten bonds draw Japan retail investors chasing returns

Snippet: SoftBank Group and Rakuten have proven popular with retail investors looking to buy corporate bonds thanks to their relatively high yields. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/softbank-rakuten-bonds-draw-japan-retail-investors-chasing-returns

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Dow tumbles 500 points as possible rate hike under new Fed chief rattles Wall Street

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/dow-tumbles-500-points-after-fed-officials-hint-at-possible-rate-hike/

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump justifies Iran deal as a way to prevent 'economic catastrophe'

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if it does not abide by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US, adding he was concerned the war could spark an “economic catastrophe” dooming his presidency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-justifies-iran-deal-way-prevent-economic-catastrophe

[2026-06-18 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI nation: Is it boom, bubble or both for South Korea?

Snippet: The KOSPI share index's vertical climb above the 8,800 mark is either the wonder of Asian finance -- or a glaring AI asset bubble. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/ai-nation-is-it-boom-bubble-or-both-for-south-korea

[2026-06-18 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Takaichi to visit India with execs from Suzuki, Itochu and more

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, heads to India with a delegation of business leaders in July. (Source photos by Nikkei, Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-s-takaichi-to-visit-india-with-execs-from-suzuki-itochu-and-more

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

Source: AP News

Title: Bernie Sanders unveils plan for public ownership of AI companies

Snippet: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks about topics including politics and artificial intelligence, Monday, June 8, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bernie-sanders-ai-public-ownership-57b9f20d96490083e2749adba0f13977

[2026-06-18 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tokyo eyes more affordable housing in Shibuya with zoning rule change

Snippet: Condominium rents in central Tokyo rose about 8% on the year this May. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/tokyo-eyes-more-affordable-housing-in-shibuya-with-zoning-rule-change

[2026-06-18 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Struggling JetBlue shuts down key Newark, LaGuardia operations as New York airport costs soar

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/struggling-jetblue-shuts-down-key-newark-laguardia-operations-as-new-york-airport-costs-soar/

[2026-06-18 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump justifies Iran deal as a way to prevent 'economic catastrophe'

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “bomb the hell” out of Iran if it does not abide by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US, adding he was concerned the war could spark an “economic catastrophe” dooming his presidency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-defends-iran-deal-way-prevent-economic-catastrophe

[2026-06-18 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: FTC and four states sue WPATH over gender-affirming care

Snippet: The official seal of the Federal Trade Commission is seen on an office building in Washington, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gender-affirming-care-transgender-health-wpath-ftc-91825f64800a6aadfa4f2da989742124

[2026-06-18 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Smotrich claims historic Hebron shift as Israel advances new building plans

Snippet: One day after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s dramatic declaration that he had “ended” dependence on the Hebron municipality regarding Jewish settlement in the city, the Higher Planning Council in the Civil Administration on Wednesday approved a series of construction plans in the West Bank for the first time without seeking approval from the Palestinian Hebron municipality.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899747

[2026-06-18 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli officials fear Iran is just 'buying time,' will not follow through on final agreement

Snippet: Israeli defense officials fear Tehran will use the 60-day window to buy time and strengthen its position, with Iran expected to receive significant relief in economic sanctions and in fuel and oil trade, according to an N12 news site report.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899658

[2026-06-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The strict eligibility test for working from home revealed in new laws

Snippet: Employers trying to stop staff working from home will need to prove it has a “significant” negative impact on business or is incompatible with their role under new laws introduced to parliament.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-strict-eligibility-test-for-working-from-home-revealed-in-new-laws-20260617-p607o1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: AI factory 'brings into doubt' future of Tasmania's Marinus Link

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 5:18am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/tasmania-marinus-link-firmus-data-centres-business-case/106810484

[2026-06-18 05:11 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set for flat start, Wall Street wobbles as Fed stays on hold, rate rise possible this year

Snippet: The US stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-for-flat-start-wall-street-wobbles-as-fed-stays-on-hold-rate-rise-possible-this-year-20260618-p607tm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: A European nation wants to buy Japan's defense equipment, Koizumi says

Snippet: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks on a podcast hosted by Radio Nikkei. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/a-european-nation-wants-to-buy-japan-s-defense-equipment-koizumi-says

[2026-06-18 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Couple left with nothing after investing $1m in 7-Eleven franchise

Snippet: Topic:Business and Industry Regulation

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/7-eleven-forces-franchisees-to-sell-but-blocks-sale/106799126

[2026-06-18 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's top defense contactor branches out into small interceptor drones

Snippet: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is pouring resources into developing drones. (Photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-top-defense-contactor-branches-out-into-small-interceptor-drones

[2026-06-18 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's top defense contractor branches out into small interceptor drones

Snippet: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is pouring resources into developing drones. (Photos by Nikkei and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/japan-s-top-defense-contractor-branches-out-into-small-interceptor-drones

[2026-06-18 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: KPMG the latest example of accountants being unaccountable

Snippet: Topic:Corporate Governance

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/kpmg-scandals-in-accounting/106810630

[2026-06-18 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains

Snippet: The Federal Reserve held US interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjkl78vd7lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Anthropic’s Dario Amodei urges G7 to ‘resist temptation to splinter’ on AI — as workers gripe Trump ‘bullied’ firm

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/anthropics-dario-amodei-urges-g7-to-resist-to-temptation-to-splinter-on-ai/

[2026-06-18 04:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lululemon apologizes for using Japanese drum at Great Wall of China yoga event

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/business/lululemon-apologizes-for-using-japanese-drum-at-great-wall-of-china-yoga-event/

[2026-06-18 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Fed holds key interest rate steady under new Chair Warsh, projects higher rate this year

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 2-3, 5-7)By Song Sang-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000551315

[2026-06-18 04:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Chairman Warsh drastically alters Fed rate statement. Here's what's changed

Snippet: Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement alone showed the Federal Reserve is entering a new era under Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/june-fed-meeting-redline.html

[2026-06-18 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Fed Holds Rates Unchanged (As Expected), 'Dots' Signal Hawkish Bias As Warsh Takes Over

Snippet: Tl;dr: No rate change (as expected) but a dramatically hawkish shift in The Fed's bias (9 members seeing at least one hike this year). Statement smilled down dramatically, also biases towards hawkish focus on price stability (inflation) over employment: "The Committee will deliver price stability".

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fomc-39