[2026-05-17 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty

Snippet: Daniela Lachster, her husband, and two sons loved their thriving Buenos Aires Jewish community. But Argentina is also a country with a long history of economic and political uncertainty – two big reasons why Jews there consider aliyah.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-896038

[2026-05-17 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli company wins space agency contract for next-generation satellite imaging

Snippet: Israeli company Semi-Conductor Devices (SCD) won a multi-million-dollar contract by an unspecified government space agency to supply space-qualified SWIR (Short Wave Infrared) and MWIR (Mid Wave Infrared) detectors for next-generation satellite imaging payloads.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-896159

[2026-05-17 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan firms on track for record profits despite Iran headwinds

Snippet: Demand for office space in central Tokyo remains strong, lifting the earnings of real estate companies. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-firms-on-track-for-record-profits-despite-iran-headwinds

[2026-05-17 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Anthony Richardson sees ‘blessing in disguise’ as he waits for possible Colts trade

Snippet: Anthony Richardson hasn’t played enough football to play hardball.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/sports/colts-anthony-richardson-sees-blessing-in-disguise-as-he-waits-for-possible-trade/

[2026-05-17 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Consumers sue Amazon for not refunding Trump tariff costs

Snippet: AMAZON.COM Inc was sued on Friday by consumers seeking refunds for costs passed on to them in the form of higher prices as a result of tariffs the US Supreme Court later concluded had been unlawfully imposed by President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/business/top-business/consumers-sue-amazon-for-not-refunding-trump-tariff-costs/2345551

[2026-05-17 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US Fed board names Powell temporary chief pending Warsh swearing-in

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Federal Reserve's board named outgoing head Jerome Powell as temporary chair or chair pro tempore on Friday pending the swearing in of his successor, Kevin Warsh, who was confirmed by the Senate earlier this week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/business/top-business/us-fed-board-names-powell-temporary-chief-pending-warsh-swearing-in/2345547

[2026-05-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US Fed board names Powell temporary chief pending Warsh swearing-in

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/business/us-fed-board-names-powell-temporary-chief-pending-warsh-swearing-in/2345547

[2026-05-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mercedes-Benz willing to enter defense production

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/business/mercedes-benz-willing-to-enter-defense-production/2345546

[2026-05-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/business/at-samsung-the-global-ai-boom-spurred-a-looming-strike-and-deep-divisions/2345549

[2026-05-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Consumers sue Amazon for not refunding Trump tariff costs

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/business/consumers-sue-amazon-for-not-refunding-trump-tariff-costs/2345551

[2026-05-17 01:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Not all of MLB’s most lucrative offseason free agent deals paying off — with Dodgers at forefront

Snippet: Remember the fear and loathing that set in when the Dodgers flexed to seeming overkill to sign Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker? The two-time champions — the team that appeared to have it all — added the perceived best closer and position player in the previous free agent market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/sports/not-all-of-mlbs-most-lucrative-offseason-free-agent-deals-paying-off/

[2026-05-17 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Nick Lachey claims ex Jessica Simpson flew in first class while her 3 kids sat in economy during 6-hour flight

Snippet: His mouth was made for talkin’.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/16/celebrity-news/nick-lachey-claims-ex-jessica-simpson-flew-in-first-class-while-her-3-kids-sat-in-economy-during-6-hour-flight/

[2026-05-17 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter

Snippet: Iran says lack of trust is the main obstacle in US negotiations

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/16/iran_warns_of_readiness_for_war_and_economic_costs_as_us_talks_falter

[2026-05-17 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: The world’s two biggest economies also agree to roll back tariffs, deepen investment and establish a new board to manage disputes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353840/china-and-us-agree-establish-trade-and-investment-councils-after-xi-trump-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 01:05 UTC+10:00] [Scott Bessent] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: The world’s two biggest economies also agree to roll back tariffs, deepen investment and establish a new board to manage disputes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353840/china-and-us-agree-establish-trade-and-investment-councils-after-xi-trump-summit

[2026-05-17 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Canadian travel to US picks up for first time since trade war

Snippet: For the first time since Canadians started boycotting travel to the US to protest the trade war, trips south of the border have started to pick up — slowly.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/world-news/canadian-travel-to-us-picks-up-for-first-time-since-trade-war-started/

[2026-05-17 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China says Xi and Trump agreed to spur trade by lowering some tariffs

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping greets U.S. counterpart Donald Trump outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/china-says-xi-and-trump-agreed-to-spur-trade-by-lowering-some-tariffs

[2026-05-17 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Runway Waiters brings luxury event staffing to New York events

Snippet: In New York, where events often double as brand statements, Runway Waiters reflects a broader shift in event staffing: the people representing a company can shape the atmosphere alongside the venue, catering, music, and production. For luxury brands, private hosts, event planners, and corporate teams, staffing is no longer only about filling service roles.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/runway-waiters-brings-luxury-event-staffing-to-new-york-events/

[2026-05-17 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bonds Are Screaming "Something's Wrong"

Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bonds-are-screaming-somethings-wrong

[2026-05-17 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: America In Focus: Hotter inflation doesn't stop consumers, investors

Snippet: An oil tanker sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-inflation-iran-gas-unemployment-mortgage-92d145a207d23427e019734de4bc4d9a

[2026-05-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: LA’s $30 minimum wage pushes hotel owners to breaking point

Snippet: Hotel owners are scrambling to flee Los Angeles, warning of financial ruin after soaring minimum wages and a lack of buyers for their properties.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/la-hotels-sound-alarm-over-30-minimum-wage-threat/

[2026-05-16 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

Snippet: In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te speaks during a press conference on “Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership” in Taipei, Taiwan on Feb. 3, 2026. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-trump-arms-68eaac52b871e556aa6bd0509b101a90

[2026-05-16 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Qollateral treats luxury assets as working capital

Snippet: Physical assets tend to hold their value subtly. A watch stays in a safe for years, a diamond moves through generations, and a handbag or trading card collection becomes part of a larger portfolio of ownership that sits outside traditional financial systems. Luxury watches from brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Cartier are increasingly treated as collectible assets alongside fine jewelry and rare gemstones.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/how-qollateral-treats-luxury-assets-as-working-capital/

[2026-05-16 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UAE says its decision to leave OPEC was a strategic economic move, not a political one

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ was based on the country's economic vision and not on politics, the country's energy minister said on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/16/uae-decision-to-leave-opec-was-not-a-political-move.html

[2026-05-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Soybean counters: scope of China-US farm deal depends on math, analysts say

Snippet: China granted five-year export licenses to 77 US beef facilities, while renewing expired licenses of 425 other plants for another five years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353803/soybean-counters-scope-china-us-farm-deal-depends-math-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [US Trade Representative] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Soybean counters: scope of China-US farm deal depends on math, analysts say

Snippet: China granted five-year export licenses to 77 US beef facilities, while renewing expired licenses of 425 other plants for another five years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353803/soybean-counters-scope-china-us-farm-deal-depends-math-analysts-say

[2026-05-16 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Why J&J thinks its new psoriasis pill could be one of its biggest drugs ever

Snippet: Johnson & Johnson is counting on its newly launched psoriasis pill to become its next cash cow. Investors want to know if it can live up to the hype. Icotyde went to market after the Food and Drug Administration approved it in mid-March for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The once-a-day drug is the first and only oral treatment targeting the same IL-23 receptor as popular injectables, including J & J's Tremfya, which is also indicated for psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/16/why-jj-thinks-its-new-psoriasis-pill-could-be-one-of-its-biggest-drugs-ever.html

[2026-05-16 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump returns from Chinese state visit to face economic challenges at home

Snippet: President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-china-trip-us-economy-inflation-midterms-7fc3aaa0b59bbdcde16b1ffd49473ac8

[2026-05-16 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: More than 108k members, pensioners to benefit from GSIS's P2.6 billion emergency loan aid in 5 areas

Snippet: MORE than 108,000 active members and old-age and disability pensioners affected by recent calamities may avail themselves of the Government Service Insurance System’s (GSIS) P2.64-billion emergency loan program. The program is aimed at providing immediate financial relief and helping families recover from disruptions to their livelihood and daily expenses.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/tmt-newswire/more-than-108k-members-pensioners-to-benefit-from-gsiss-p26-billion-emergency-loan-aid-in-5-areas/2345462

[2026-05-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is AI adoption causing ‘utilitarian’ employers to reduce entry-level hiring?

Snippet: Labour chief Chris Sun says vacancies for Hong Kong graduates have fallen by 61 per cent in three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353821/ai-adoption-causing-utilitarian-employers-reduce-entry-level-hiring?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is AI adoption causing ‘utilitarian’ employers to reduce entry-level hiring?

Snippet: Labour chief Chris Sun says vacancies for Hong Kong graduates have fallen by 61 per cent in three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353821/ai-adoption-causing-utilitarian-employers-reduce-entry-level-hiring

[2026-05-16 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: A state banquet, selfies with Musk and Huang's noodle run: The spectacle of Trump's Beijing visit

Snippet: As the leaders of the world's two most powerful economies rekindled personal ties in Beijing on Thursday and Friday, with a cavalcade of American business leaders accompanying U.S. President Donald Trump, the Chinese capital turned into something of a spectacle.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/16/a-state-banquet-selfies-and-a-noodle-run-trumps-beijing-visit.html

[2026-05-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Life and style] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fake lawyers, scientists, chefs and punters: meet the ‘white monkeys’ paid to make Chinese businesses look global

Snippet: A foreign face is often thought to add prestige to a product or business – what’s behind this unregulated economy?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/may/16/fake-lawyers-scientists-chefs-punters-white-monkeys-chinese-businesses-global

[2026-05-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket promo code NYPMAX: Deposit $20, get $50 for the Round 3 of the PGA Championship

Snippet: It’s moving day at the 2026 PGA Championship, and new users can trade on a number of markets for Saturday’s action at Aronimink Golf Club with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/betting/polymarket-promo-code-nypmax-deposit-20-get-50-for-the-round-3-of-the-pga-championship/

[2026-05-16 20:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier, rocker, billionaires assemble for Murdoch institute gala

Snippet: Australia’s business and political elite assembled in force on Saturday evening to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute at Melbourne’s State Library.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/premier-rocker-billionaires-assemble-for-murdoch-institute-gala-20260516-p5zxqb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Scalpers list Swatch-Audemars Piguet watches hours after launch in Hong Kong

Snippet: Dozens braved rain and queued for days to snap up ceramic pocket watches, with resale prices nearly seven times their retail value

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353819/scalpers-list-swatch-audemars-piguet-watches-hours-after-launch-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 20:31 UTC+10:00] [Royal Oak] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Scalpers list Swatch-Audemars Piguet watches hours after launch in Hong Kong

Snippet: Dozens braved rain and queued for days to snap up ceramic pocket watches, with resale prices nearly seven times their retail value

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353819/scalpers-list-swatch-audemars-piguet-watches-hours-after-launch-hong-kong

[2026-05-16 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing slams ‘abuse of unilateral tools’ in legal blockade against EU probe into Nuctech

Snippet: The Ministry of Commerce condemned Brussels for escalating the probe, accusing the bloc of coercing Chinese banking institutions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353817/beijing-slams-abuse-unilateral-tools-legal-blockade-against-eu-probe-nuctech?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 20:05 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Commerce] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing slams ‘abuse of unilateral tools’ in legal blockade against EU probe into Nuctech

Snippet: The Ministry of Commerce condemned Brussels for escalating the probe, accusing the bloc of coercing Chinese banking institutions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353817/beijing-slams-abuse-unilateral-tools-legal-blockade-against-eu-probe-nuctech

[2026-05-16 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?

Snippet: Several airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353809/what-do-travellers-need-know-when-hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-opens?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 19:29 UTC+10:00] [Philippines AirAsia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?

Snippet: Several airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353809/what-do-travellers-need-know-when-hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-opens

[2026-05-16 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Legarda pushes anticipatory finance for climate resilience

Snippet: SENATOR Loren Legarda called for a decisive shift from the cycle of “trauma and repair” toward proactive climate readiness, urging the Philippines to legislate for anticipation to safeguard communities before disasters strike.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/tmt-newswire/legarda-pushes-anticipatory-finance-for-climate-resilience/2345434

[2026-05-16 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Mercedes-Benz ‘willing’ to move into defense production – CEO

Snippet: Mercedes-Benz is considering engaging in defense production if it would make “business sense,” its CEO Ola Kallenius has told the Wall Street Journal.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640060-germany-mercedes-military-production/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-16 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Mercedes-Benz is considering engaging in defense production if it would make “business sense,” its CEO Ola Kallenius has told the Wall Street Journal.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640060-germany-mercedes-military-production/

[2026-05-16 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting on economic issues at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-china-visit-75d703648da64e2caaace39e6415dc35

[2026-05-16 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Buyers flock to SHKP project in New Territories as confidence grows in home market outlook

Snippet: SHKP generated more than HK$1 billion after the sale of the 154 flats at Lime Spark last week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3353813/buyers-flock-shkp-project-new-territories-confidence-grows-home-market-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 18:49 UTC+10:00] [SHKP project in the New Territories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Buyers flock to SHKP project in New Territories as confidence grows in home market outlook

Snippet: SHKP generated more than HK$1 billion after the sale of the 154 flats at Lime Spark last week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3353813/buyers-flock-shkp-project-new-territories-confidence-grows-home-market-outlook

[2026-05-16 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Court Orders Euroclear to Pay Around $250Bln Over Frozen Assets

Snippet: A Russian court on Friday ordered Belgian financial group Euroclear to pay around $250 billion in damages over the freezing of billions of dollars worth of Russian assets in the European Union since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/16/russian-court-orders-euroclear-to-pay-around-250bln-over-frozen-assets-a92769

[2026-05-16 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global stock markets are bubbling along on unjustified optimism

Snippet: Hype around AI and some tech companies has inflated stock prices and left investors ebullient despite the rising risk of a market crash

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3353549/global-stock-markets-are-bubbling-along-unjustified-optimism?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 18:30 UTC+10:00] [S&P 500] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global stock markets are bubbling along on unjustified optimism

Snippet: Hype around AI and some tech companies has inflated stock prices and left investors ebullient despite the rising risk of a market crash

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3353549/global-stock-markets-are-bubbling-along-unjustified-optimism