Topic: Business & Economy

Snippet: Premier League clubs are starting the new season without gambling companies on the front of their matchday shirts, as a league-wide restriction takes effect.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/premier-league-gambling-shirt-sponsors.html

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[2026-08-21 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Services Sector Survey Surge Sparks US Growth Rebound Hopes In August

Snippet: After a relatively ugly series of disappointing macro data - and a hectic week of interventions - preliminary August data from S&P Global's PMI survey was expected to signal a slowdown in growth for the US economy (but still growth).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/services-sector-survey-surge-sparks-us-growth-rebound-hopes-august

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[2026-08-21 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has threatened a crushing financial campaign against Iran, which he has referred to as “economic D-Day”, as the war on Tehran continues to drag on.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/21/trumps-economic-d-day-claims-first-victim-not-iran-but-us-markets

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[2026-08-21 23:45 UTC+10:00] [Financial crime/fraud] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: France tackles dodgy condom problem

Snippet: French health authorities warned Friday that more than 40,000 noncompliant condoms have been sold online in recent months, urging anyone who used affected products to get tested for sexually transmitted infections.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/france-dodgy-condom-problem-fraud-watchdog/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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[2026-08-21 23:44 UTC+10:00] [International Relations] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran

Snippet: As Iran’s largest trading partner, China would seemingly have much to lose from President Trump’s threat this week to impose “tremendous economic consequences” on nations doing business with Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/world/asia/china-iran-trump-economic-threats.html

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[2026-08-21 23:38 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran vows ‘devastating’ response to US threat to cut off its economic lifelines

Snippet: LIFE IN IRAN. A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/iran-vows-devastating-response-us-threat-sanctions-august-21-2026/

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[2026-08-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [token economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s telecoms giants bet on ‘token factories’ as AI drives revenue growth

Snippet: The country’s ‘big three’ telecoms operators are investing heavily in AI computing capacity, as they cash in on a surge in token usage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3364873/chinas-telecoms-giants-bet-token-factories-ai-drives-revenue-growth

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[2026-08-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China enlists AI in hunt for better soybeans, but self-sufficiency unlikely any time soon

Snippet: New platform is China’s latest effort to improve home-grown soybean varieties and reduce reliance on imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364852/china-enlists-ai-hunt-better-soybeans-self-sufficiency-unlikely-any-time-soon?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [soybeans] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China enlists AI in hunt for better soybeans, but self-sufficiency unlikely any time soon

Snippet: New platform is China’s latest effort to improve home-grown soybean varieties and reduce reliance on imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364852/china-enlists-ai-hunt-better-soybeans-self-sufficiency-unlikely-any-time-soon

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[2026-08-21 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Firmly Rejects US Demand To Back Its 'Most Crushing Economic Operation' Against Iran

Snippet: China has firmly rejected Washington's call to join in implementing US sanctions to "squash" Iran's economy, pushing back against Trump administration pressure to be part of the "toughest sanctions in history" which has marked a new phase of conflict focused on extended economic warfare, as a military solution is seen as increasingly unrealistic and unlikely.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-firmly-rejects-us-demand-back-its-most-crushing-economic-operation-against-iran

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[2026-08-21 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise On Opex Day As Yields Stabilize; Bitcoin Almost Tags $80,000

Snippet: US futures rebound from Thursday's slump, and trade at session highs on. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures were 0.4% higher with Nasdaq 100 contracts up 0.6%, while Bitcoin headed for its best week in more than three years, rising just shy of $80,000 before reversing. S&P 500 futures jerked higher and yields extended declines as oil edged lower shortly after 7am ET on this headline: *IRAN’S PRESIDENT SAYS BETTER TO END WAR TODAY WITH DIGNITY:ISNA, and while the

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-opex-day-yields-stabilize-bitcoin-almost-tags-80000

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[2026-08-21 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Al Hudayriyat Island tops Abu Dhabi property sales in first half of 2026 | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi's Al Hudayriyat Island has topped the emirate's real estate sales in the first half of 2026 in a further sign of the property market's resilience despite the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/08/21/al-hudayriyat-island-tops-abu-dhabi-property-sales-in-first-half-of-2026/

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[2026-08-21 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms

Snippet: The U.S. and Canada have yet to announce a final trade deal that will keep President Donald Trump's new tariffs on hockey sticks, wine and other Canadian goods from taking effect early Saturday morning.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/trump-canada-tariffs-trade-deal-deadline.html

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[2026-08-21 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s carrots for fund managers set to sharpen competition with Hong Kong

Snippet: Apart from a tax exemption for investment profits, Singapore plans to relax a visa rule for fund management professionals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3364867/singapores-carrots-fund-managers-set-sharpen-competition-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-21 22:08 UTC+10:00] [Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore’s carrots for fund managers set to sharpen competition with Hong Kong

Snippet: Apart from a tax exemption for investment profits, Singapore plans to relax a visa rule for fund management professionals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3364867/singapores-carrots-fund-managers-set-sharpen-competition-hong-kong

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[2026-08-21 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: HSBC Warns Global Zinc Market Is Flashing Signs Of Tightness

Snippet: HSBC's Global Commodity Team warned Thursday that the zinc market is flashing warning signs of extreme tightness:

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/hsbc-warns-global-zinc-market-flashing-signs-tightness

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[2026-08-21 21:56 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Poll: The older and richer you are, the more you like AI

Snippet: LONDON — Increasing age and financial security correspond to increasing positivity towards AI and what it can bring, according new polling from Public First shared with POLITICO.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/poll-ai-age-group-weath-future-technology/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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[2026-08-21 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gold rebounds as bond jitters, debt fears and weaker dollar revive bullion demand

Snippet: Gold prices climbed Friday, putting bullion on course for a gain of nearly 5% this week, as bond market jitters, a softer dollar and renewed concerns over U.S. debt helped revive demand for the precious metal.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/gold-prices-us-debt-dollar.html

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[2026-08-21 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil heads for weekly gain while gold and Bitcoin jump on US Treasury buyback plans | The National

Snippet: Oil prices were set for a weekly jump while gold and Bitcoin surged on Friday amid Iran war uncertainty and a US push to double its bond buyback programme.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/21/oil-heads-for-weekly-gain-while-gold-and-bitcoin-jump-on-us-treasury-buyback-plans/

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[2026-08-21 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Africa's trade vision meets reality as customs, regulations collide - explainer

Snippet: Africa’s attempt to build a continent-wide market is entering a more difficult phase. The political agreement exists; the bargaining over how it will work has moved to customs offices, central banks, regulatory agencies and company boardrooms.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-906196

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[2026-08-21 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Samsung Unleashes $80 Billion Shareholder Return After SK Hynix's "Buyback Bazooka" To Revive Memory Trade

Snippet: Days after SK Hynix unveiled a staggering 40 trillion won, or $28.6 billion, "buyback bazooka" aimed at putting a floor under its shares following a sharp six-week selloff, Samsung Electronics joined the capital-return push.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/samsung-unleashes-80-billion-shareholder-return-after-sk-hynixs-buyback-bazooka-revive

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[2026-08-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils targeted measures to aid slowing economy amid louder calls for policy support

Snippet: China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3364851/china-unveils-targeted-measures-aid-slowing-economy-amid-louder-calls-policy-support?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [State Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils targeted measures to aid slowing economy amid louder calls for policy support

Snippet: China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3364851/china-unveils-targeted-measures-aid-slowing-economy-amid-louder-calls-policy-support

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[2026-08-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani, the DSA and the Teamsters are lining up against Amazon in NYC — here’s how it could backfire spectacularly

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/business/mamdani-the-dsa-and-the-teamsters-are-lining-up-against-amazon-in-nyc-heres-how-it-could-backfire-spectacularly/

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[2026-08-21 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Chinese court takes Evergrande bankruptcy case in step toward ending its property slump

Snippet: Una mujer camina junto a un mapa que muestra proyectos inmobiliarios de Evergrande en China, mientras se dirige a la plaza urbana Evergrande en Beijing el 18 de septiembre de 2023. (AP Foto/Andy Wong, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-evergrande-hui-property-economy-debt-5a22636d30d3198d53ac6b7faabdf906

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[2026-08-21 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese robot maker capitalises on Niu Lai craze at Beijing’s World Robot Conference | South China Morning Post

Snippet: While Chinese robotics companies have been quick to capture attention through viral trends and flashy stunts, they are under increasing pressure to deliver practical commercial applications.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3364850/chinese-robot-maker-capitalises-niu-lai-craze-beijings-world-robot-conference

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[2026-08-21 20:44 UTC+10:00] [US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust Sanctions,’ Top Tehran Official Says

Snippet: A top Iranian official said on Friday that his country must plan to surmount any additional sanctions after the Trump administration vowed to aggressively tighten the economic pressure campaign against Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/world/middleeast/iran-sanctions-united-states-ghalibaf.html

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[2026-08-21 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran

Snippet: President Donald Trump yells to reporters after disembarking Air Force One, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-economy-news-updates-08-21-2026

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[2026-08-21 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump administration moves to calm bond market haven’t worked so far, US ramps up Cuba sanctions

Snippet: This is our flagship newsletter Morning Wire. You can subscribe here and we’ll email it to you daily.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/newsletter/morning-wire/august-21-2026

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[2026-08-21 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy

Snippet: Cubans are using every last second of electricity as the U.S blockade continues. (AP/Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-us-sanctions-economy-reform-investment-65b19b9e3abf8a14945e4510c9557f83

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[2026-08-21 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese insurer Ping An eyes Hong Kong ETFs as Beijing greenlights cross-border investment

Snippet: China’s largest insurer downplays tax changes, shares positive outlook after reporting 36 per cent profit growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364844/chinese-insurer-ping-eyes-hong-kong-etfs-beijing-greenlights-cross-border-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-21 20:31 UTC+10:00] [Stock Connect schemes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese insurer Ping An eyes Hong Kong ETFs as Beijing greenlights cross-border investment

Snippet: China’s largest insurer downplays tax changes, shares positive outlook after reporting 36 per cent profit growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364844/chinese-insurer-ping-eyes-hong-kong-etfs-beijing-greenlights-cross-border-investment

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[2026-08-21 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Bitcoin climbs past $75,000 in extended Asia crypto rally | The National

Snippet: Bitcoin rose by more than 4 per cent in early Asia trading, continuing a tear that began on Wednesday after the US Treasury revealed plans to rein in long-term bond yields and US President Donald Trump called for passing crypto legislation.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/21/bitcoin-crypto-rally/

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[2026-08-21 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Jean Henri Lhuillier’s Money Guro: Putting the power of financial knowledge in every Filipino’s hands

Snippet: FOR Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, financial literacy is about giving Filipinos the confidence to make sound financial decisions and take greater control of their future. Through Money Guro, his flagship financial education advocacy, he is turning this belief into a nationwide effort by making financial lessons practical, accessible, and relevant to everyday life.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/21/tmt-newswire/jean-henri-lhuilliers-money-guro-putting-the-power-of-financial-knowledge-in-every-filipinos-hands/2409876

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[2026-08-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: I worked at OpenAI. Here’s how tech companies can prepare for a slowdown | Miles Brundage

Snippet: I understand the pressure on AI companies to rush forward. But employees are right to be concerned

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/21/openai-frontier-ai-speed

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[2026-08-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why America’s $40T debt load is unlikely to cause a fiscal Armageddon

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/business/why-americas-40t-debt-load-is-unlikely-to-cause-a-fiscal-armageddon/

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[2026-08-21 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Embrace AI to boost competitiveness, Paul Chan says at tech festival opening

Snippet: Finance chief says the technology will open doors for careers at event showcasing humanoid robots, 3D printers and AI experience zones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364834/embrace-ai-boost-competitiveness-paul-chan-says-tech-festival-opening?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-21 19:54 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Computer Communication Festival] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Embrace AI to boost competitiveness, Paul Chan says at tech festival opening

Snippet: Finance chief says the technology will open doors for careers at event showcasing humanoid robots, 3D printers and AI experience zones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364834/embrace-ai-boost-competitiveness-paul-chan-says-tech-festival-opening

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[2026-08-21 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stock exchange extends listing application window to 12 months

Snippet: Around 500 companies currently have listing applications pending approval in Hong Kong, far above the historical average

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364835/hong-kong-stock-exchange-extends-listing-application-window-12-months?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-21 19:50 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stock exchange extends listing application window to 12 months

Snippet: Around 500 companies currently have listing applications pending approval in Hong Kong, far above the historical average

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364835/hong-kong-stock-exchange-extends-listing-application-window-12-months

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[2026-08-21 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opatra London and Hong Kong distributor suspend local operations after arrests

Snippet: Beauty product company stresses local retailer functions independently after managers arrested over allegations of aggressive sales tactics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364833/opatra-london-and-hong-kong-distributor-suspend-local-operations-after-arrests?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-21 19:43 UTC+10:00] [Sayles Retail] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opatra London and Hong Kong distributor suspend local operations after arrests

Snippet: Beauty product company stresses local retailer functions independently after managers arrested over allegations of aggressive sales tactics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364833/opatra-london-and-hong-kong-distributor-suspend-local-operations-after-arrests

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[2026-08-21 19:40 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Want to install solar panels? How DOE’s simplified rules apply to you

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/things-to-know-simplified-rules-solar-panels-department-energy/

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[2026-08-21 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: China rejects US demand to join ‘toughest ever’ Iran sanctions

Snippet: China has refused to join a US plan to “squash” Iran’s economy, rejecting Washington’s push to be part of the “toughest sanctions in history” against the Islamic Republic.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644474-china-rejects-us-demand-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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[2026-08-21 19:32 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Border force asked to seize fake squishies as demand surges

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/border-force-asked-to-seize-fake-squishies-as-demand-surges-20260821-p60qa8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-21 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: AD Ports Group hires HSBC to advise on L'imad takeover bid | The National

Snippet: AD Ports Group, the integrated port, logistics chain and free zone operator, has hired HSBC to advise on a planned takeover bid by Abu Dhabi sovereign investment arm L’imad.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/21/ad-ports-group-hires-hsbc-to-advise-on-limad-takeover-bid/

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[2026-08-21 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Foreigners buy more homes in Spain than ever before

Snippet: The latest figures show that foreign property buyers continue to break records in Spain, representing a bigger share of the purchasing market than ever as authorities register a drop in buys among Spanish nationals.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260821/foreigners-buy-more-homes-in-spain-than-ever-before

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