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    [2026-08-31 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Beijing pushes back on Washington’s attempt to rally G20 over trade imbalance
    Snippet: After US Treasury Secretary Bessent called for coordinated response from G20 towards China, Beijing urged consultation instead
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365878/beijing-pushes-back-washingtons-attempt-rally-g20-over-trade-imbalance?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Mitsui sees role as steward of scarce resources: CEO
    Snippet: President and CEO Kenichi Hori says Mitsui & Co. now puts a greater emphasis on speed and scale since Berkshire Hathaway's investment. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/mitsui-sees-role-as-steward-of-scarce-resources-ceo
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    [2026-08-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: OpenAI's ad business shows blistering growth, hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate
    Snippet: OpenAI on Monday announced that its advertising business has hit $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate, a milestone that the company is touting as proof of its "diversified business model."
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/open-ai-chatgpt-ads-revenue.html
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    [2026-08-31 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Financial Times
    Title: How climate volatility shakes up companies’ earnings too
    Snippet: "Expert, reliable, considered, actionable opinion"
    Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/e5312a58-4634-4376-b7da-515ffcfaa7f1
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    [2026-08-31 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Music industry] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Anthropic sued over alleged theft of ‘tens of thousands’ of songs
    Snippet: AI company faces multi-billion dollar lawsuit over misuse of copyrighted songs to train Claude models
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/31/aanthropic-sued-alleged-theft-songs-ai-train-claude
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    [2026-08-31 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: Stock Futures Drop To Close Out August As Oil Jumps On Renewed Iran Hostilities
    Snippet: US stock futures dropped in thin trading with most traders out as summer draws to a close, while oil prices jumped after the US and Iran exchanged attacks for first time in weeks. Brent futures rallied almost 4% topping $90-handle and WTI contracts rise above $86 a barrel. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures dropped about 0.2% and contracts on the Nasdaq 100 dipped 0.1% as most Mag 7 stocks drop while energy stocks rise (CVX +2%, XOM +2%) with
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stock-futures-drop-close-out-august-oil-jumps-renewed-iran-hostilities
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    [2026-08-31 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Australia risks missing out on AI economic boom due to 'slow' uptake
    Snippet: New advice provided to Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia's current AI uptake is widespread but shallow. (ABC News: Nick Haggarty)
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/ai-could-boost-australias-economy-treasury-flag-slow-uptake/107099934
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    [2026-08-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Former top European official adopts bullish tone on China-EU trade talks as deadline nears
    Snippet: The former president of the European Council says the two sides are approaching a common ground
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365867/former-top-european-official-adopts-bullish-tone-china-eu-trade-talks-deadline-nears?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [trade talks] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Former top European official adopts bullish tone on China-EU trade talks as deadline nears
    Snippet: The former president of the European Council says the two sides are approaching a common ground
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365867/former-top-european-official-adopts-bullish-tone-china-eu-trade-talks-deadline-nears
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    [2026-08-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: ‘The homes we build twice’: Repair bill for climate disasters climbing faster than inflation
    Snippet: Solving the housing shortage faces an overlooked competitor – the $11.3 billion spent rebuilding and repairing homes damaged by extreme weather over the past 4½ years.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/the-homes-we-build-twice-repair-bill-for-climate-disasters-climbing-faster-than-inflation-20260831-p60sy4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Don’t worry about just your job – AI could also drive up interest rates
    Snippet: The boom in AI-related data centres across the country could push up interest rates as companies compete against each other and governments for workers and resources, new Treasury analysis reveals, showing an improvement in Australians’ living standards will depend on the technology.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/don-t-worry-about-just-your-job-ai-could-also-drive-up-interest-rates-20260831-p60szd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Minns tells Indian community 'we've got your back' on first official visit
    Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/nsw-premier-kicks-off-official-trade-mission-to-india/107098444
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    [2026-08-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China to speed up bond issuance after national meeting on stabilising investment: analysts
    Snippet: The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365844/china-speed-bond-issuance-after-national-meeting-stabilising-investment-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 22:00 UTC+10:00] [economy recovery] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China to speed up bond issuance after national meeting on stabilising investment: analysts
    Snippet: The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365844/china-speed-bond-issuance-after-national-meeting-stabilising-investment-analysts
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    [2026-08-31 21:36 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: House Democrat to launch challenge to Trump’s ‘Lake America’ order – US politics live
    Snippet: Debbie Dingell plans to introduce her ‘Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act’ today following president’s latest escalation in US-Canada trade war
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/aug/31/donald-trump-lake-america-ontario-canada-trade-war-tariffs-jd-vance-g20-latest-news-updates
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    [2026-08-31 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: DOJ’s ‘sweetheart’ $400M settlement with TikTok puzzles DC insiders: ‘How did you get to that number?’
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/31/business/dojs-sweetheart-400m-settlement-with-tiktok-puzzles-dc-insiders-how-did-you-get-to-that-number/
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    [2026-08-31 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Land tender for flagship Northern Metropolis tech hub draws 6 bids
    Snippet: Operator Loop Hong Kong Park Company hails ‘enthusiastic response’ to four parcels earmarked for innovation and technology, housing talent
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365865/land-tender-flagship-northern-metropolis-tech-hub-draws-6-bids?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 21:31 UTC+10:00] [Loop Hong Kong Park Company] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Land tender for flagship Northern Metropolis tech hub draws 6 bids
    Snippet: Operator Loop Hong Kong Park Company hails ‘enthusiastic response’ to four parcels earmarked for innovation and technology, housing talent
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365865/land-tender-flagship-northern-metropolis-tech-hub-draws-6-bids
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    [2026-08-31 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: RT News
    Title: US threatens Iran with ‘financial violence’
    Snippet: The US is preparing to unleash “financial violence” against Iran by rolling out new secondary sanctions every week, with banks first in line, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Foreign banks dealing with Iranian funds could ultimately be cut off from the dollar-based financial system.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644892-us-financial-violence-iran-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-08-31 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Read Full Article at RT.com
    Snippet: The US is preparing to unleash “financial violence” against Iran by rolling out new secondary sanctions every week, with banks first in line, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Foreign banks dealing with Iranian funds could ultimately be cut off from the dollar-based financial system.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644892-us-financial-violence-iran-sanctions/
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    [2026-08-31 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: Yemen’s traditional arms trade has evolved into a modern, internet-driven marketplace
    Snippet: Having a high-quality Kalashnikov or handgun has long reflected a man’s social standing in Yemen, while those who do not own weapons are often viewed as belonging to a lower social class. This tradition has been passed down through generations, and even though educated Yemenis may disagree with it, the practice persists.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/yemens-traditional-arms-trade-has-evolved-modern-internet-driven-marketplace
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    [2026-08-31 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: PetroChina’s first-half profit jumps 22% as higher oil prices offset Iran war supply hit
    Snippet: As LNG and EV adoption bite into traditional fuel sales, higher global crude prices help the state-backed giant deliver strong earnings
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365866/petrochinas-first-half-profit-jumps-22-higher-oil-prices-offset-iran-war-supply-hit?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 21:23 UTC+10:00] [natural gas] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: PetroChina’s first-half profit jumps 22% as higher oil prices offset Iran war supply hit
    Snippet: As LNG and EV adoption bite into traditional fuel sales, higher global crude prices help the state-backed giant deliver strong earnings
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365866/petrochinas-first-half-profit-jumps-22-higher-oil-prices-offset-iran-war-supply-hit
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    [2026-08-31 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: Bessent Convenes G20 Finance Chiefs To Confront China's $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus
    Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with G20 finance ministers and central bank governors later today in Asheville, North Carolina, to discuss strategies for reviving economic growth, correcting global imbalances, reassessing trade relationships with China, and addressing the sovereign debt mess.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/bessent-convenes-g20-finance-chiefs-confront-chinas-12-trillion-trade-surplus
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    [2026-08-31 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: India's records surprise GDP growth of 7.8% amid the Iran war
    Snippet: The government has rolled out a string of economic measures since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran war at the end of February, while the economy has continued to benefit from consumption tax cuts made in September last year. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/india-s-records-surprise-gdp-growth-of-7.8-amid-the-iran-war
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    [2026-08-31 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: India's GDP records surprise growth of 7.8% amid the Iran war
    Snippet: The government has rolled out a string of economic measures since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran war at the end of February, while the economy has continued to benefit from consumption tax cuts made in September last year. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/india-s-gdp-records-surprise-growth-of-7.8-amid-the-iran-war
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    [2026-08-31 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: India’s economy expands 7.8% in fiscal first quarter, beating estimates
    Snippet: India's economy grew by 7.8% in the quarter ending June, mainly driven by strong performance in the financial, real estate, information technology and professional services sectors.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/india-economy-gdp-energy-el-nino.html
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    [2026-08-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Starbucks] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: ‘Revenge of the Rust belt’: Starbucks film-maker on Baristas vs Billionaires
    Snippet: Director Mark Mori followed coffee chain workers’ struggle to unionize: ‘These young kids are so inspirational’
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/31/starbucks-documentary-baristas-billionaires
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    [2026-08-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Xi Jinping’s Cairo trip marks ‘best ties in history’ as Egypt seeks to balance West
    Snippet: Chinese president’s visit comes amid expanding Suez investment and joint air force exercises
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3365831/xi-jinpings-cairo-trip-marks-best-ties-history-egypt-seeks-balance-west?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [American University in Cairo] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Xi Jinping’s Cairo trip marks ‘best ties in history’ as Egypt seeks to balance West
    Snippet: Chinese president’s visit comes amid expanding Suez investment and joint air force exercises
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3365831/xi-jinpings-cairo-trip-marks-best-ties-history-egypt-seeks-balance-west
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    [2026-08-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Santoli: Why investors should be on high alert heading into September
    Snippet: Get Mike Santoli's Market Memo in your inbox first. SUBSCRIBE HERE
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/santoli-why-investors-should-be-on-high-alert-heading-into-september.html
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    [2026-08-31 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: China's Record Ship Swarm Around Taiwan Sends Decoupling Alarm To Wall Street
    Snippet: One of our emerging investment themes (beyond nuclear, AI, and "Powering Up America") is the accelerating US-China decoupling, with a particular focus on companies with robust ex-China supply chains as Beijing increasingly weaponizes exports of strategic materials, including tungsten and germanium.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/chinas-record-ship-swarm-around-taiwan-sends-decoupling-alarm-wall-street
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    [2026-08-31 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: What's next for Syria's economy as US removes nation from state terror list? - analysis
    Snippet: The United States announced on Aug. 24 that it was rescinding Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, ending a status that had been in place since 1979 and removing an additional layer of legal restrictions that had shaped the country’s relationship with the international financial and commercial system for decades.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-907118
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    [2026-08-31 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Alpha Dhabi doubles stake and investment in Mubadala joint venture to $1bn | The National
    Snippet: Alpha Dhabi has doubled its shareholding and capital commitment in its private credit joint venture with the emirate’s sovereign fund Mubadala Investment Company as it looks to broaden its portfolio of investments.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/31/alpha-dhabi-doubles-stake-and-investment-in-mubadala-joint-venture-to-1bn/
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    [2026-08-31 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong emerges as Asia’s top hub for start-up potential, ranks fifth worldwide: study
    Snippet: City shows growing strength in nurturing scalable ventures and unicorns, CB Insights study says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3365861/hong-kong-emerges-asias-top-hub-start-potential-ranks-fifth-worldwide-study?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong emerges as Asia’s top hub for start-up potential, ranks fifth worldwide: study
    Snippet: City shows growing strength in nurturing scalable ventures and unicorns, CB Insights study says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3365861/hong-kong-emerges-asias-top-hub-start-potential-ranks-fifth-worldwide-study
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    [2026-08-31 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Bank of England chief warns new AI models threaten global financial stability
    Snippet: The growing threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence models could trigger a disorderly correction in global financial markets, according to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/bailey-frontier-ai-financial-stability-risk.html
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    [2026-08-31 20:18 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Politico
    Title: Israel, Greece seal €3B ‘Achilles Shield’ defense deal
    Snippet: Israel agreed to build a multilayered air-defense network for Greece in a new €3 billion defense deal published on Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-greece-strike-3b-air-defense-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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    [2026-08-31 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Countries must consider reparations for slave trade, UN committee says
    Snippet: At least 12.5 million Africans were ‌taken and sold between the 15th and 19th centuries, according to the committee
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3365856/countries-must-consider-reparations-slave-trade-un-committee-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 20:07 UTC+10:00] [Africans] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Countries must consider reparations for slave trade, UN committee says
    Snippet: At least 12.5 million Africans were ‌taken and sold between the 15th and 19th centuries, according to the committee
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3365856/countries-must-consider-reparations-slave-trade-un-committee-says
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    [2026-08-31 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore to invest US$173m over 3 years to boost fintech innovation
    Snippet: The money will help co-fund at least 1,000 internships under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme to build young talent
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3365855/singapore-invest-us173m-over-3-years-boost-fintech-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-31 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Monetary Authority of Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore to invest US$173m over 3 years to boost fintech innovation
    Snippet: The money will help co-fund at least 1,000 internships under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme to build young talent
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3365855/singapore-invest-us173m-over-3-years-boost-fintech-innovation
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    [2026-08-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: As Canada tariff talks collapse, who’s calling the shots in Trump’s trade team?
    Snippet: US trade representative Jamieson Greer has a level-headed reputation but commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and White House adviser Peter Navarro also have key roles
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/31/trump-trade-officials-tariffs-canada
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    [2026-08-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Regulation] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ProPublica
    Title: The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave.
    Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
    Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/bilt-cfpb-russell-vought-trump-consumer-protection-fintech
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    [2026-08-31 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Japan's FY2027 budget requests to hit record $895bn
    Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Ministry of Finance is requesting a record $229 billion for bond service expenses. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-fy2027-budget-requests-to-hit-record-895bn
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    [2026-08-31 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Corruption whistleblowers in Iraq to be given financial reward | The National
    Snippet: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has ordered the activation of a law that enables financial rewards to be given to whistleblowers who provide information about corruption.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/31/corruption-whistleblowers-in-iraq-to-be-given-financial-reward/
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    [2026-08-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: UN committee says countries must consider reparations for slave trade
    Snippet: A UN committee said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and take other measures to address the enduring legacy of racial discrimination, which it says persists today.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-907111
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    [2026-08-31 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
    Snippet: John Swinney pledged to put a cap on the price of "essential items" in an SNP election manifesto pledge
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2l80j2rdlxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-08-31 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Iran's Kharg and Larak islands: Why they matter | The National
    Snippet: Attacks by the US on Iran's Larak Island and threats by President Donald Trump of blowing Kharg Island to “smithereens” have re-escalated the war.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/31/irans-kharg-and-larak-islands-why-they-matter/
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    [2026-08-31 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Amid food security concerns, China passes first law on farmland protection and improvement
    Snippet: Law orders provincial-level governments to ensure that total amount of arable land does not decrease
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365840/amid-food-security-concerns-china-passes-first-law-farmland-protection-and-improvement?utm_source=rss_feed
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