[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

[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

[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

[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/

[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

[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

[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/

[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

[2026-08-31 19:06 UTC+10:00] [farmland] [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

[2026-08-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dual defence betrayal: China reveals rare case of executive spying for two countries

Snippet: Highly regarded employee who handled international business for Chinese military trading firm arrested for leaking sensitive information

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3365817/dual-defence-betrayal-china-reveals-rare-case-executive-spying-two-countries?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [China's Anti-Espionage Law] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dual defence betrayal: China reveals rare case of executive spying for two countries

Snippet: Highly regarded employee who handled international business for Chinese military trading firm arrested for leaking sensitive information

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3365817/dual-defence-betrayal-china-reveals-rare-case-executive-spying-two-countries

[2026-08-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’, eye-catching Hong Kong retail

Snippet: HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3365813/hot-property-big-banks-fashion-stores-seek-cheaper-eye-catching-hong-kong-retail?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [HSBC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’, eye-catching Hong Kong retail

Snippet: HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3365813/hot-property-big-banks-fashion-stores-seek-cheaper-eye-catching-hong-kong-retail

[2026-08-31 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesian province faces hunger, drought two weeks after deadly quake

Snippet: Hery Bertus and his son stand outside their home in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, which was destroyed in the powerful quake that struck the area on Aug. 15. (Photo by Ismi Damayanti)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/indonesian-province-faces-hunger-drought-two-weeks-after-deadly-quake

[2026-08-31 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.5% in July, marking 15th straight month of growth

Snippet: Retail sales value for the month reaches HK$31 billion, with momentum remaining ‘resilient’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365836/hong-kong-retail-sales-rise-45-july-marking-15th-straight-month-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-31 18:56 UTC+10:00] [economic expansion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.5% in July, marking 15th straight month of growth

Snippet: Retail sales value for the month reaches HK$31 billion, with momentum remaining ‘resilient’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365836/hong-kong-retail-sales-rise-45-july-marking-15th-straight-month-growth

[2026-08-31 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: US-Iran escalation ahead of SCO summit | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/31/manus-on-markets-us-iran-escalation-ahead-of-sco-summit/

[2026-08-31 18:45 UTC+10:00] [Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Boss of Orbán-backed MCC Brussels quits, saying staff have not been paid

Snippet: The head of the EU’s most prominent right-wing think tank, MCC Brussels, has resigned, accusing its financial backers of failing to pay staff.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/boss-of-orban-backed-mcc-brussels-frank-furedi-quits-saying-staff-have-not-been-paid/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-31 18:38 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How Australia’s social media ban loomed over Meta’s $24b settlement

Snippet: August 31, 2026 — 6:38pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/how-australia-s-social-media-ban-loomed-over-meta-s-24b-settlement-20260831-p60t06.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-31 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's robot lawn mowers flock to Europe as US import curbs bite

Snippet: LDRobot, which sells mowers under the Anthbot brand, went public in Hong Kong in May. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/china-s-robot-lawn-mowers-flock-to-europe-as-us-import-curbs-bite

[2026-08-31 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Starlink launches in UAE – but is it an alternative to the telecoms duopoly? | The National

Snippet: Elon Musk's Starlink has been granted a 10-year licence to provide satellite internet in the UAE – offering greater options to consumers in a market dominated by Du and e&.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/31/starlink-launches-uae-e-du-telecom/

[2026-08-31 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda, Nissan join forces on vehicle software to boost scale in global race

Snippet: Honda Motor and Nissan Motor have agreed to collaborate on software defined vehicles, or SDVs, after two years of twists and turns in their corporate relations. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Marina Inoue and Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/honda-nissan-join-forces-on-vehicle-software-to-boost-scale-in-global-race

[2026-08-31 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why the 2022 Nord Stream bombings muddle Berlin-Kyiv ties

Snippet: Kyiv, Ukraine – The 2022 destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines, whose construction cost $19bn, epitomised the failure of “change through trade”, Berlin’s policy of softening Moscow’s hardline leadership through mercantile ties, according to some analysts.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/31/why-the-2022-nord-stream-bombings-muddle-berlin-kyiv-ties

[2026-08-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What do China’s new housing presale rules mean for real estate developers?

Snippet: Beijing aims to restore buyer confidence, trading near-term financial pain for some developers for long-term market stability, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365827/what-do-chinas-new-housing-presale-rules-mean-real-estate-developers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Yuexiu Property] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What do China’s new housing presale rules mean for real estate developers?

Snippet: Beijing aims to restore buyer confidence, trading near-term financial pain for some developers for long-term market stability, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365827/what-do-chinas-new-housing-presale-rules-mean-real-estate-developers

[2026-08-31 17:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FTC clears Hanwha’s 15.9% stake in KAI

Snippet: South Korea’s antitrust regulator has approved Hanwha Group’s acquisition of a 15.89 percent stake in Korea Aerospace Industries, clearing a key regulatory hurdle in the conglomerate’s push to build a defense business spanning land, sea, air and space.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10857740

[2026-08-31 17:31 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Danish giant steps in to help break Australia’s wind farm drought

Snippet: A decision to greenlight the eastern seaboard’s largest wind farm in more than two years has provided a much-needed boost to Australia’s renewable energy ambitions, helping to break an investment drought that has stalled the rollout of wind turbines and threatened the nation’s 2030 climate targets.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/danish-giant-steps-in-to-help-break-australia-s-wind-farm-drought-20260831-p60t2j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-31 17:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares end higher despite hawkish Fed chief

Snippet: Seoul shares ended higher Monday on a rebound in tech stocks, as investors remained cautious about a possible interest rate hike following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10857725

[2026-08-31 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda

Snippet: ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open talks Monday at a US-hosted gathering, as the Trump administration seeks consensus on lifting global growth while ramping up economic pressure on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/31/world/us-hosts-g20-finance-talks-with-growth-iran-pressure-on-agenda/2414891

[2026-08-31 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Symbolic solidarity': Xi, Putin and Modi set to meet Iran's Pezeshkian | The National

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s intensifying economic campaign against Iran is testing the limits of the security group Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have spent years expanding as a counterweight to American power.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/31/symbolic-solidarity-xi-putin-and-modi-set-to-meet-irans-pezeshkian/

[2026-08-31 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: CIA-backed investor helped top German drones firm break into US

Snippet: German drone maker Quantum Systems gained an early foothold in the United States with help from CIA-linked investor In-Q-Tel (IQT), its co-CEO said, highlighting how US capital and networks continue to shape Europe's emerging defense companies.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-907098

[2026-08-31 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korean ambassador to Moscow to attend Russia's economic forum

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more information, minor edits throughout; REPLACES photo; TRIMS)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831004451315

[2026-08-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s 6 biggest state banks post rare shared growth as margins show tentative rebound

Snippet: Half-year results rise across China’s largest state-owned lenders amid tentative signs of margin stabilisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3365800/chinas-six-biggest-state-banks-post-rare-shared-growth-margins-show-tentative-rebound?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s 6 biggest state banks log rare joint gains in revenue and profit

Snippet: Half-year results rise across China’s largest state-owned lenders amid tentative signs of margin stabilisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3365800/chinas-six-biggest-state-banks-post-rare-shared-growth-margins-show-tentative-rebound

[2026-08-31 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Eggs affected by US recalls not available in UAE, checks confirm | The National

Snippet: Eggs recalled in the US over a Salmonella outbreak are not sold in the UAE, authorities have told customers.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/31/uae-market-eggs-safe-us-salmonella-outbreak/

[2026-08-31 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Canadian Leftists Want To Use Great Lakes Seaway As A Weapon Against The US

Snippet: If anyone had any doubt that Canada is a predominantly far-left country, one only need look at polls in support of Market Carney's trade war rhetoric against the US. Over 70% of the Canadian population is currently in support of Carney's decision to dismiss trade negotiations with the Trump Administration.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/canadian-leftists-want-use-great-lakes-seaway-weapon-against-us

[2026-08-31 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares end higher despite hawkish Fed chief

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended higher Monday on a rebound in tech stocks, as investors remained cautious about a possible interest rate hike following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831007500320

[2026-08-31 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump posts AI videos of key Iranian oil hub ‘being blown to smithereens’

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has published AI-generated clips showing a missile attack on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub amid a new escalation between Washington and Tehran.US and Iranian forces earlier exchanged strikes for the first time since late July. On Sunday, the US Central Command said it had targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, near the narrowest point of the Strait of Hormuz, which it claimed were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the waterway, accounting for

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644863-trump-us-iran-kharg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-31 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump posts AI videos of key Iranian oil hub ‘being blown to smithereens’

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has published AI-generated clips showing a missile attack on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub amid a new escalation between Washington and Tehran.US and Iranian forces earlier exchanged strikes for the first time since late July. On Sunday, the US Central Command said it had targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, near the narrowest point of the Strait of Hormuz, which it claimed were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the waterway, accounting for

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644863-trump-us-iran-kharg/

[2026-08-31 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil companies to lower pump prices on Sept. 1

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After two consecutive weeks of price increases, oil companies will lower the cost of fuel on Tuesday, September 1.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/31/news/oil-companies-to-lower-pump-prices-on-sept-1/2414869

[2026-08-31 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero unit acquires 90% stake in Africa's Azura Power | The National

Snippet: A unit of Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero Group is acquiring a controlling stake in African power generation company Azura as it continues to expand its global portfolio of specialised energy infrastructure assets.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/31/abu-dhabis-2pointzero-unit-acquires-90-stake-in-africas-azura-power/

[2026-08-31 16:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Capital launches 14th overseas finance unit in India

Snippet: Hyundai Capital has begun financial operations in India, launching its 14th overseas finance unit as it seeks to support Hyundai Motor Group's expansion in the world's third-largest automobile market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10857603

[2026-08-31 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Finance to hold AI, finance talent conference in New York

Snippet: Hanwha Group's financial affiliates will hold a global finance conference in New York in November, bringing together financial industry leaders and aspiring professionals to discuss how artificial intelligence and technological change are reshaping finance and the skills required in the industry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10857601

[2026-08-31 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi swings as US rate fears return

Snippet: The South Korean benchmark Kospi steadied after retreating sharply in early trading Monday as concerns over rising US interest rates prompted investors to offload shares.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10857576

[2026-08-31 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: EU must work with South Korea battery makers to cut China risk, experts say

Snippet: Chinese manufacturers dominate the EV battery market in the European Union, but experts want the EU and South Korean companies to work together on the bloc's diversification efforts. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/eu-must-work-with-south-korea-battery-makers-to-cut-china-risk-experts-say

[2026-08-31 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's biz lobby group chief calls for stronger economic ties with Japan

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korea's major business lobby group on Monday stressed the need for closer economic cooperation with Japan, saying the two countries share many similarities and can serve as partners in expanding each other's markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831007100320

[2026-08-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE petrol prices to rise in September with diesel up 13% | The National

Snippet: Petrol prices in the UAE will rise for a second straight month in September, as global oil markets remain volatile with a peace deal between the US and Iran still out of reach.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/31/uae-petrol-prices-to-rise-in-september/

[2026-08-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Advanced AI threatens global financial stability, says Bank of England boss

Snippet: Andrew Bailey warns G20 members about risk of cyber-disruption spreading ‘across jurisdictions’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/31/advanced-frontier-ai-financial-stability-andrew-bailey-g20

[2026-08-31 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Japan business groups deepen supply chain ties

Snippet: Leading business groups from South Korea and Japan agreed Monday to deepen cooperation in supply chains, energy security and emerging industries, as Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Chey Tae-won called for broader economic integration between the neighboring countries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10857555

[2026-08-31 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Family loses house and e-bike business in battery fire

Snippet: Smoke fills sky during large e-bike fire in Murwillumbah. (Supplied: Ursula Wharton)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/murwillumbah-e-bike-fire/107097978