[2026-08-20 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Controversial change coming to Third Street Promenade: ‘Trying to destroy Santa Monica’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/business/digital-billboards-aim-to-revitalize-santa-monicas-third-street-promenade/

[2026-08-20 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UAE suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

Snippet: DUBAI— The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after the UAE said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isolate the Islamic Republic, which is suffering under U.S. sanctions and a blockade.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/world/uae-suspends-trade-with-iran-after-coming-under-renewed-missile-fire/2408753

[2026-08-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California budget chain Grocery Outlet closing multiple stores

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/business/california-budget-chain-grocery-outlet-closing-multiple-stores/

[2026-08-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get up to $500 for Premier League

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-25-get-up-to-500-for-premier-league/

[2026-08-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Worse than wasting food in a famine’: The empty homes that could help solve Sydney’s housing crisis

Snippet: With two degrees and a successful career as an award-winning business reporter, Jeanne-Vida Douglas had everything going for her – or so most people assumed.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/worse-than-wasting-food-in-a-famine-the-empty-homes-that-could-help-solve-sydney-s-housing-crisis-20260727-p60j0b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: After devastation, It took 20 years for this train to get back on track

Snippet: As Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service slithers through the Gulf Coast’s marshlands, a home perched on the longest of legs shimmers into view. “That’s the tallest house I’ve ever seen,” says a passenger, pointing through the train’s business-class picture windows.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/after-devastation-it-took-20-years-for-this-train-to-get-back-on-track-20260814-p60oh4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: $100m illegal tobacco haul after tip-off from China

Snippet: Australian and Chinese authorities have confiscated almost $100 million worth of illicit tobacco in what federal authorities are touting as a major boost for bilateral relations amid Beijing’s crackdown on the lucrative illegal cigarette market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/100m-illegal-tobacco-haul-after-tip-off-from-china-20260819-p60prq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 04:55 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ex-bikie boss under investigation over alleged inducements to CFMEU officials

Snippet: The former national vice-president of the Mongols outlaw bikie gang is being probed by police over allegations he offered inducements to officials still serving in the CFMEU in return for their support of his business.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/ex-bikie-boss-under-investigation-over-alleged-inducements-to-cfmeu-officials-20260819-p60pt2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 04:54 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Fed policymakers’ inflation concerns increased in July

Snippet: August 20, 2026 04:54 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/fed-policymakers-inflation-concerns-increased-in-july/

[2026-08-20 04:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

Snippet: The logo of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors is seen before a news conference with Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-rates-inflation-warsh-0030d04832b89b564b743b34ab2cd8de

[2026-08-20 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: FTC wants retailers to reveal if they vary prices based on shopper data

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ftc-federal-trade-commission-personalized-prices-surveillance-daa65642d74dc7521da0ab010820f373

[2026-08-20 04:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Data center backlash poised to play critical role in midterms: ‘We don’t even need data centers’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/business/data-center-backlash-poised-to-play-critical-role-in-midterms/

[2026-08-20 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent walks past reporters following an interview with Fox News outside the White House, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bond-market-yields-treasury-bessent-bd0cead63ff1b7f2e99d4c8cce0a28d3

[2026-08-20 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Diego’s iconic Balboa Park has a billion-dollar problem hiding in plain sight

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/business/san-diegos-iconic-balboa-park-has-a-1b-infrastructure-problem/

[2026-08-20 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Would Erdogan actually go to war with Israel?

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644417-erdogan-vs-israel-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-20 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Would Erdogan actually go to war with Israel?

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644417-erdogan-vs-israel-war/

[2026-08-20 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: FOMC Minutes Tilt Hawkish: 'Inflation Risks Skewed To The Upside' Due To AI

Snippet: While today's market moves (post-Bessent's OpTwist bailout) are changing things rapidly, since the last FOMC meeting, on July 19th, where Warsh held rates (hawkishly) unchanged (in the biggest surprise to market expectations in decades) amid multiple dissents, gold, bitcoin, and oil have outperformed, the dollar and bonds have lagged, with stocks solidly green in the middle...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fomc-40

[2026-08-20 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Snippet: US trade representative Jamieson Greer (right) said the deal eliminates several trade irritants that the Americans had with Canada.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ekl74jnk5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China debuts offshore government bond futures to promote yuan use

Snippet: China has been opening up its isolated financial system to foreign investors through Hong Kong. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/china-debuts-offshore-government-bond-futures-to-promote-yuan-use

[2026-08-20 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Reserve Bank to watch jobs figures for inflation clues

Snippet: August 20, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/reserve-bank-to-watch-jobs-figures-for-inflation-clues/

[2026-08-20 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Meta's legal troubles has options traders eyeing the 'jade lizard'

Snippet: One of the many beauties of options trading is the ability to make money on a rangebound stock. Shares of Meta Platforms are presenting that opportunity right now.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/metas-legal-troubles-has-options-traders-eyeing-the-jade-lizard.html

[2026-08-20 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Daikin lifts production efficiency for AC control boards in India

Snippet: Daikin developed a method of making air conditioner control boards that shrinks the soldering process to a single step. (Photo by Sota Taketazu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/daikin-lifts-production-efficiency-for-ac-control-boards-in-india

[2026-08-20 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: CUNY ordered to disclose all investments in companies with alleged ties to Israel

Snippet: City University of New York (CUNY) has agreed to disclose information about its investment holdings and contracts with 30 companies with alleged ties to Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-906028

[2026-08-20 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Toyota's successive chiefs press on with founder's dream of flying

Snippet: U.S startup Joby, Toyota's joint venture partner, has been working to commercialize electric flying cars. (Joby Aviation)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/toyota-s-successive-chiefs-press-on-with-founder-s-dream-of-flying

[2026-08-20 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai accelerates India deal to adopt agentic AI in private sector | The National

Snippet: Dubai and India have accelerated their co-operation in agentic AI with the signing of a preliminary agreement that would help private-sector firms adopt the technology.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/19/dubai-accelerates-india-deal-to-adopt-agentic-ai-in-private-sector/

[2026-08-20 02:42 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?

Snippet: A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/china-trump-trade-weak-yuan

[2026-08-20 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dumagat-Remontado farmers’ harvest finds its worth in Newport World Resorts’ LOVE Market

Snippet: ONCE a month, fresh produce from the mountains of Tanay, Rizal, arrives at Newport World Resorts as part of its CSR program, League of Volunteer Employees (LOVE). Avocados, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, ube, sweet potatoes, eggplants, okra, string beans and squash fill the LOVE Market stall, ready for employees and nearby communities to bring home.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/tmt-newswire/dumagat-remontado-farmers-harvest-finds-its-worth-in-newport-world-resorts-love-market/2408771

[2026-08-20 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: China robot makers show off latest humanoids as tech event draws surprise visit from Nvidia CEO’s daughter

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/business/china-robot-makers-show-off-humanoids-at-world-robot-conference/

[2026-08-20 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Inflation and security top voter concerns as Nigeria election campaign kicks off

Snippet: Campaigning kicked off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/inflation-and-security-top-voter-concerns-as-nigeria-election-campaign-kicks-off/

[2026-08-20 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Thailand issues arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in sweeping Koh Samui business crackdown

Snippet: Thai police launched a sweeping operation against foreign business networks suspected of using Thai citizens as nominee shareholders to conceal foreign ownership of companies, land and restricted businesses, with arrest warrants issued for 20 Israelis on Koh Samui, Walla reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906016

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US yields fall, yen rises after Treasury announces larger debt buyback

Snippet: The U.S. Treasury Department said it would temporarily raise the upper limit for debt buyback operations. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/us-yields-fall-yen-rises-after-treasury-announces-larger-debt-buyback

[2026-08-20 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran warns Gulf nations vs helping US

Snippet: TEHRAN — Iran’s armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the United States military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/world/americas-emea/iran-warns-gulf-nations-vs-helping-us/2408424

[2026-08-20 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Trump announces 'most crushing economic operation ever taken' | The National

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Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/19/live-us-iran-war-trump-sanctions/

[2026-08-20 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Building a human-capital economy through AI-driven world-class education

Snippet: Second and third of 12 parts

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/opinion/columns/building-a-human-capital-economy-through-ai-driven-world-class-education/2408610

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: What real technology transfer means

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/business/top-business/what-real-technology-transfer-means/2408679

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Excluding system losses from VAT base

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/business/top-business/excluding-system-losses-from-vat-base/2408680

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DA: High-yielding sugar varieties to be released

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/business/top-business/da-high-yielding-sugar-varieties-to-be-released/2408682

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Humanoid resources: China’s robots search for breakthrough

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/business/top-business/humanoid-resources-chinas-robots-search-for-breakthrough/2408683

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Digital banks lead borrowing intention gains

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/business/top-business/digital-banks-lead-borrowing-intention-gains/2408684

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Peso touches P61.995:$1

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/business/top-business/peso-touches-p619951/2408685

[2026-08-20 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI-related trades push Japan stock volatility to 18-year high

Snippet: The Nikkei Stock Average fell 3% on Aug. 19, adding to the volatility of the market. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/ai-related-trades-push-japan-stock-volatility-to-18-year-high

[2026-08-20 01:47 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: How satellite technology can help Europe battle wildfires

Snippet: BRUSSELS — In Europe's fight against wildfires, eyes are turning toward the sky: not just looking for rain or water-dropping Canadair planes, but also for ways to exploit new satellite capabilities to help contain or even prevent new blazes.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-turns-satellites-technology-battle-wildfires/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-20 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree jumps 460% in blockbuster Shanghai IPO

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/business/chinese-humanoid-robot-maker-unitree-jumps-460-in-blockbuster-shanghai-ipo/

[2026-08-20 01:33 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Can the Gulf Still Trust Washington?

Snippet: The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of this site. This site does not give financial, investment or medical advice.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/can-the-gulf-still-trust-washington/

[2026-08-20 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South Africa: Consumer inflation rate eases in July for first time in five months

Snippet: South Africa's annual inflation rate eased in July for the first time in five months, helped partly by a steep drop in transportation costs.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/19/south-africa-consumer-inflation-rate-eases-in-july-for-first-time-in-five-months/

[2026-08-20 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: La-Z-Boy Crashes Most Since 2022 As Frozen Housing Market Crushes Sofa Demand

Snippet: La-Z-Boy shares suffered their steepest decline in 4.5 years on Wednesday after the furniture maker's second-quarter guidance missed expectations, providing even more evidence that weak housing turnover has suppressed demand for big-ticket discretionary goods such as sofas and recliners. With mortgage rates elevated and home prices near record levels, affordability remains severely stretched, keeping transaction volumes depressed, thus limiting replacement purchases that typically drive furniture demand.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/la-z-boy-crashes-most-2022-frozen-housing-market-crushes-sofa-demand

[2026-08-20 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Justin and Hailey Bieber share a kiss and more star snaps

Snippet: 1 of 18 Hailey and Justin Bieber share a smooch at a baseball game. lilbieber/Instagram 2 of 18 Margot Robbie looks stylish while filming the “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel in Paris. AbacaPress / SplashNews.com 3 of 18 Tom Brady delivers a commencement address to the graduating undergraduates at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in D.C.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/19/photos/justin-and-hailey-bieber-share-a-kiss-and-more-star-snaps/

[2026-08-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Wages growth] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia’s drop in real wages is a disaster. But the profits of major corporations are doing just fine | Grogonomics

Snippet: Wages are not growing out of control and the labour market is not ‘tight’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/aug/19/australias-drop-in-real-wages-is-a-disaster-but-the-profits-of-major-corporations-are-doing-just-fine

[2026-08-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi’s power demand to double by 2050 amid rapid economic expansion | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi’s power demand is expected to double by 2050, driven by rapid expansion of the economy, population growth and digital infrastructure, according to a senior official.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/19/abu-dhabis-power-demand-to-double-by-2050-amid-rapid-economic-expansion/

[2026-08-20 00:57 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears

Snippet: Yields, at recent highs this week, dropped after treasury’s vow to ‘provide greater liquidity support’ to bond market

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/19/us-treasury-doubles-debt-buyback-bond-market