[2026-08-25 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/business/zillow-settles-ftc-claims-it-paid-redfin-to-stop-competing-on-apartment-listings/

[2026-08-25 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US unveils ‘economic onslaught’ against Iran

Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Iran, and threatened to boot any country dealing financially with Tehran out of the US dollar system, in a bid to make Iran an “economic outcast.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644604-bessent-economic-sanctions-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-25 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: READ MORE: US unveils ‘economic onslaught’ against Iran

Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Iran, and threatened to boot any country dealing financially with Tehran out of the US dollar system, in a bid to make Iran an “economic outcast.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644604-bessent-economic-sanctions-iran/

[2026-08-25 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor designation after 47 years | The National

Snippet: ​The US State Department on Monday officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, clearing a major obstacle in Damascus's economic recovery.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/24/syria-designation-revoked-terrorism-sponsor/

[2026-08-25 04:36 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: US issues ultimatum to countries to end all financial dealings with Iran

Snippet: Washington: The US is issuing deadlines to countries to cease all financial dealings with Iran as part of a new “Operation Economic Outcast” aimed at isolating the Islamic regime in Tehran from the rest of the world.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/us-issues-ultimatum-to-countries-to-end-all-financial-dealings-with-iran-20260825-p60r64.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel's Project 720 brings Google, Microsoft, Amazon AI solutions to education system - feature

Snippet: Israel's Program 720, which aims to incorporate artificial intelligence into the education system, will be powered by key players in the AI world, such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, The Jerusalem Post learned, with the Education Ministry saying on Monday that these companies must comply with the highest security and privacy regulations.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-906445

[2026-08-25 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: This is how to approach tracking your spending and why it matters

Snippet: Topic:Personal Finance

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/how-to-approach-tracking-your-spending/107058546

[2026-08-25 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Whistleblower alleges ex-ATO boss avoided paying tax while at KPMG

Snippet: Topic:Financial Services

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/whistleblower-alleges-chris-jordan-avoided-paying-tax-kpmg/107063824

[2026-08-25 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data center builders ‘dug their own grave’ with public opinion

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/business/texas-gov-greg-abbott-says-data-center-builders-dug-their-own-grave-with-public-opinion/

[2026-08-25 04:22 UTC+10:00] [Trump tariffs] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mark Carney says Canada can’t accept US trade deal that would weaken French language

Snippet: Prime minister praised for rejecting US trade proposal as Trump shows little interest in retreating from dispute

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/24/canada-trade-deal-trump-mark-carney-french-language

[2026-08-25 04:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran Parliament Speaker: US not in an economic position to impose more restrictions on other countries

Snippet: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday that the US is not in an economic position to continue restricting its relations with other countries as the US Treasury announced "unprecedented" sanctions on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-parliament-speaker-us-not-economic-position-impose-more

[2026-08-25 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sanctions Chinese entities, issues global warning on ‘Economic D-Day’ against Iran

Snippet: Washington warns Iran-linked entities face removal from US dollar system as Trump presses world leaders to cut financial ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3365111/us-sanctions-chinese-entities-issues-global-warning-economic-d-day-against-iran?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 04:03 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sanctions Chinese entities, issues global warning on ‘Economic D-Day’ against Iran

Snippet: Washington warns Iran-linked entities face removal from US dollar system as Trump presses world leaders to cut financial ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3365111/us-sanctions-chinese-entities-issues-global-warning-economic-d-day-against-iran

[2026-08-25 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Great Walkback: Sam Altman Admits He Was Wrong On AI's Economic Timeline

Snippet: For three years, Sam Altman has pitched the imminent, wholesale disruption of the global economy. This week, staring down the barrel of an IPO - based on a business model that's actively being 'wholesale disrupted' by China - the OpenAI chief executive quietly admitted he got the timing wrong. Appearing on David Senra's Founders podcast, Altman conceded that the economic upheaval he forecast following GPT-4 simply hasn't materialized - and that society is adapting far more sluggishly than he anticipated.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/great-walkback-sam-altman-admits-he-was-wrong-ais-economic-timeline

[2026-08-25 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. targets digital assets, aviation, shipping, other areas for secondary sanctions on Iran

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States will target digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping for anti-Iran secondary sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday, declaring an economic onslaught "to sever every economic lifeline" that maintains the regime in Tehran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825000500315

[2026-08-25 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Researcher who paid fired Forbes editor $6M apologizes, says he had ‘the best intentions’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/business/researcher-who-paid-fired-forbes-editor-6m-apologizes-says-he-had-the-best-intentions/

[2026-08-25 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canadian cars

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and auto parts starting next year, escalating a bitter trade war with Ottawa after negotiations collapsed last week.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644600-trump-canada-auto-tariffs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-25 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: threatened

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and auto parts starting next year, escalating a bitter trade war with Ottawa after negotiations collapsed last week.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644600-trump-canada-auto-tariffs/

[2026-08-25 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Coinbase-backed crypto advocacy group endorses 32 industry-friendly midterm candidates

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/business/coinbase-backed-crypto-advocacy-group-endorses-32-industry-friendly-midterm-candidates/

[2026-08-25 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats? - explainer

Snippet: US threats to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" to force Iran to buckle to its demands after nearly six months of war have raised the prospect of a new round of escalation in the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906459

[2026-08-25 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump unleashes ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran as Bessent warns nations not to do business: ‘Tighten the noose’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/world-news/trump-unleashes-operation-economic-outcast-against-iran-as-bessent-warns-nations-not-to-do-business-tighten-the-noose/

[2026-08-25 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt

Snippet: The Trump administration on Monday announced a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the "enablers" that allow the Islamic Republic to stay in business.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/24/trump-iran-economy-sanctions-china-bessent.html

[2026-08-25 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan Coast Guard trials self-piloting boat for gas leak detection

Snippet: The Japan Coast Guard has tested out Yanmar's uncrewed gas detection boat near Yokohama. (Yanmar)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-coast-guard-trials-self-piloting-boat-for-gas-leak-detection

[2026-08-25 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 49ers trade for Pro Bowl linebacker Deion Jones from Saints

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/sports/49ers-acquire-linebacker-deion-jones-for-zamir-white-in-saints-trade/

[2026-08-25 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mole Men Return? Weird Manhattan Manhole Crew Spotted At 4AM

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/mole-men-return-weird-manhattan-manhole-crew-spotted-4am

[2026-08-25 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Saudi Arabia to invest $6bn in three manga-themed amusement parks near Paris | The National

Snippet: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund on Monday signed an agreement with the French government to invest $6 billion in creating three manga-themed amusement parks north-east of Paris.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/08/24/saudi-arabia-to-invest-6bn-in-three-manga-themed-amusement-parks-near-paris/

[2026-08-25 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: A massive trade just happened in gold. The options market is buzzing

Snippet: Gold is up 15% this month, rallying alongside higher interest rates and quietly on pace for its best month since 2008. The biggest trade in the entire options market today says that run is coming to an end.Twenty minutes after the market opened Monday, someone sold almost 116,000 420-strike calls in the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) expiring Sep.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/24/a-massive-trade-just-happened-in-gold-the-options-market-is-buzzing.html

[2026-08-25 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: India's Iran exports set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions

Snippet: Planned new US sanctions on Iran and the United Arab Emirates's (UAE) halt on trade with Tehran could severely disrupt Indian exports of rice, tea and pharmaceuticals to Iran, which have been largely routed through Dubai's port in recent years, Indian exporters said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-906436

[2026-08-25 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Initial system loss plan to cost more than P7B

Snippet: THE Department of Energy wants to stop non-technical system losses from being charged to electricity consumers but implementation will cost over P7 billion, officials said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/business/top-business/initial-system-loss-plan-to-cost-more-than-p7b/2411205

[2026-08-25 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Uber to roll out Nissan's new Elgrand in Japan car-hire expansion

Snippet: A Nissan Elgrand minivan with the Uber logo sits in front of Tokyo Station. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/uber-to-roll-out-nissan-s-new-elgrand-in-japan-car-hire-expansion

[2026-08-25 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM Group receives 12 Stevie Awards for reporting, community programs

Snippet: THE SM Group received 12 Stevie Awards at the 2026 International Business Awards, with recognition spanning parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its malls and communities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/tmt-newswire/sm-group-receives-12-stevie-awards-for-reporting-community-programs/2410903

[2026-08-25 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: CNBC

Title: From Nvidia earnings to trade war tape bombs, a simple strategy could be this week's best bet

Snippet: There's a popular expression on Wall Street: KISS, which stands for, Keep It Simple, Stupid. Amid a torrent of complicated cross currents, it might present the best approach to trading this week's news.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/24/from-nvidia-earnings-to-trade-war-tape-bombs-a-simple-strategy-could-be-this-weeks-best-bet.html

[2026-08-25 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US to tighten economic screws on Iran to break war deadlock | The National

Snippet: The US on Monday was expected to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions on firms and countries that do business with Iran, as Washington seeks to isolate the regime's economy in an effort to break the deadlock in the war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/24/iran-sanctions-d-day-bessent/

[2026-08-25 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Euromoney names Citi PH Best Digital Bank for Large Corporates

Snippet: EUROMONEY, a leading provider of competitive intelligence and certification for the global banking and finance industry, recently awarded Citi 47 global, regional and local market awards, including World’s Best Bank for Large Corporates and World’s Best Bank for Securities Services.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/tmt-newswire/euromoney-names-citi-ph-best-digital-bank-for-large-corporates/2410888

[2026-08-25 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DBM releases P1.855B additional funding for PGH with P800M for ZBB

Snippet: THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1.855 billion in additional funding to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), including P800 million for zero balance billing (ZBB), strengthening the government’s push to ease the financial burden of hospitalization on Filipino families while sustaining critical medical and specialized services at the country’s premier public referral hospital.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/tmt-newswire/dbm-releases-p1855b-additional-funding-for-pgh-with-p800m-for-zbb/2410886

[2026-08-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: $111.93B in Green Lane projects certified as of July

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/business/top-business/11193b-in-green-lane-projects-certified-as-of-july/2411189

[2026-08-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BSP to fund rural banks’ shift to cloud-based core systems

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/business/top-business/bsp-to-fund-rural-banks-shift-to-cloud-based-core-systems/2411198

[2026-08-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Money-laundering convictions secured, progress made – AMLC

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/business/top-business/money-laundering-convictions-secured-progress-made-amlc/2411200

[2026-08-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Permit process easing sought for firms already cleared by SEC

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/business/top-business/permit-process-easing-sought-for-firms-already-cleared-by-sec/2411201

[2026-08-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fuel scars linger as Asia’s budget carriers eye recovery

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/business/top-business/fuel-scars-linger-as-asias-budget-carriers-eye-recovery/2411203

[2026-08-25 01:42 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Washington Post ordered to reinstate opinion writer fired over Charlie Kirk posts

Snippet: Arbitrator determined the Post improperly fired Karen Attiah, a union-protected employee, over social media posts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/24/washington-post-reinstate-karen-attiah

[2026-08-25 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to tap AI to speed up materials development 10-fold

Snippet: The use of AI to discover new chemical compositions is gaining traction in the materials industry. (Nikkei illustration)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/japan-to-tap-ai-to-speed-up-materials-development-10-fold

[2026-08-25 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Architect’s ‘upside-down wedding cake’ home hits the market for first time

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/real-estate/architects-michigan-home-for-sale-for-3-25-million/

[2026-08-25 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Week: Jackson Hole. Nvidia Earnings And Core PCE

Snippet: As we start a new weeks, the upward pressure on long-end bond yields from last week has shown initial signs of easing. Indeed, the 30yr Treasury yield is down -5bps overnight to 5.22%, whilst the 10yr yield is down by the same amount to 4.69%. That’s been supported by an announcement by the Treasury to CNBC that some/all of the cash in the Treasury General Account may be used to fund buybacks (bringin the US ever closer to Yield Curve

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/key-events-week-jackson-hole-nvidia-earnings-and-core-pce

[2026-08-25 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ontario says Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals to US

Snippet: The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada said it would retaliate beginning Sept. 8 after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in relations between the historic allies.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-trade-trump-ontario-53c4f83c8365c14b372b314396ae8179

[2026-08-25 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tech, pharma firms eye Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion

Snippet: Industry leaders highlight city’s international reach and expertise as state-owned drug maker considers Northern Metropolis project investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365100/chinese-tech-pharma-firms-eye-hong-kong-springboard-global-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 00:39 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tech, pharma firms eye Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion

Snippet: Industry leaders highlight city’s international reach and expertise as state-owned drug maker considers Northern Metropolis project investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365100/chinese-tech-pharma-firms-eye-hong-kong-springboard-global-expansion

[2026-08-25 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Saylor's Strategy Launches 'USD Cash' Pool After $2 Billion Raise, No BTC Buys

Snippet: Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public company holding Bitcoin, raised about $2 billion through common stock sales last week while making no new Bitcoin purchases.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/saylors-strategy-launches-usd-cash-pool-after-2-billion-raise-no-btc-buys

[2026-08-25 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Immigrant grocers sue Mamdani over government-owned supermarkets, liken plan to Walmart coming to NYC

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/24/business/immigrant-grocers-sue-mamdani-compare-nyc-plan-for-government-owned-supermarkets-to-walmart/

[2026-08-25 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Egyptian-UAE free zone for oil storage and trading established in New Alamein

Snippet: Egypt has completed the establishment of Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas Company after approving a private free zone for the firm in New Alamein, according to a statement by the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-establishes-uae-linked-oil-company-new-alamein-free-zone