[2026-05-15 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gavin Newsom’s budget called a ‘fantasyland’ as spending skyrockets

Snippet: Gavin Newsom touted California’s roaring economy while also preaching fiscal prudence as he unveiled his final budget as governor Thursday — the largest in state history.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/gavin-newsoms-final-budget-hits-record-spending-under-his-watch/

[2026-05-15 11:50 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: The second chance specialists offering prisoners a way out

Snippet: Pattie Phillips knew she was going to jail long before anyone else. She had built a financial house of cards that was always going to collapse.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-second-chance-specialists-offering-prisoners-a-way-out-20260513-p5zwdr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit

Snippet: BEIJING, China — US President Donald Trump will seek trade wins during final meetings with Xi Jinping on Friday at a superpower summit overshadowed by the Chinese leader's uncharacteristically sharp warning on Taiwan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/world/asia-oceania/trump-to-seek-tangible-trade-wins-in-xi-summit/2344591

[2026-05-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump says China will ‘invest hundreds of billions’ in US tech companies whose CEOs traveled to Xi meeting with prez

Snippet: President Trump claimed Thursday that China plans to “invest hundreds of billions of dollars” in the companies run by the CEOs he “surprised” Xi Jinping with during their high-stakes meeting.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/china-will-invest-hundreds-of-billions-in-us-tech-companies-trump/

[2026-05-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 ways to build Hong Kong’s yacht economy beyond infrastructure

Snippet: Licensing regulations, Greater Bay Area integration and the vital role of casual boaters need to be included in the discussion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3353168/3-ways-build-hong-kongs-yacht-economy-beyond-infrastructure?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 ways to build Hong Kong’s yacht economy beyond infrastructure

Snippet: Licensing regulations, Greater Bay Area integration and the vital role of casual boaters need to be included in the discussion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3353168/3-ways-build-hong-kongs-yacht-economy-beyond-infrastructure

[2026-05-15 11:23 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The Hindenburg Omen: The stock market crash indicator that triggered twice overnight

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/hindenburg-omen-wall-street-economic-stock-market-crash-recession-indicator/89881ee0-5d40-43df-98a3-12b6aaace2bb

[2026-05-15 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: How a year of China's rare-earth controls is reshaping supply chains

Snippet: Beijing imposed export controls on seven rare-earth elements in April 2025 as a trade war with Washington intensified. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/how-a-year-of-china-s-rare-earth-controls-is-reshaping-supply-chains

[2026-05-15 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Trump-Xi summit delivers Wall Street boost

Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/dow-sp500-record-trump-xi-trade-us-china-.html

[2026-05-15 11:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Prolonged Mideast war feared to lead to price hikes: finance ministry

Snippet: The South Korean economy continues to be on a recovery path on the back of strong chip exports, but the prolonged Middle East crisis is raising concerns over inflation and growing financial burdens on households, the finance ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10738535

[2026-05-15 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Angus Taylor has taken both an economic and a cultural gamble

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/angus-taylor-budget-reply-speech-cultural-economic-gamble/106679704

[2026-05-15 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Volkswagen Atlas bets on real third-row comfort for families

Snippet: German carmaker targets Korea’s growing family SUV market with spacious third-row seating, child-friendly practicality

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10738528

[2026-05-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man earns US$7,400 monthly selling fried rice at night market while dressed in a suit

Snippet: Stylish 19-year-old attracts customers by striking a variety of poses as he works with his wok, dangles unlit cigarette from his mouth as gimmick

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353392/chinese-man-earns-us7400-monthly-selling-fried-rice-night-market-while-dressed-suit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man earns US$7,400 monthly selling fried rice at night market while dressed in a suit

Snippet: Stylish 19-year-old attracts customers by striking a variety of poses as he works with his wok, dangles unlit cigarette from his mouth as gimmick

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353392/chinese-man-earns-us7400-monthly-selling-fried-rice-night-market-while-dressed-suit

[2026-05-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Prolonged Mideast war feared to lead to price hikes: finance ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy continues to be on a recovery path on the back of strong chip exports, but the prolonged Middle East crisis is raising concerns over inflation and growing financial burdens on households, the finance ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515002200320

[2026-05-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s hotel sector shines, poised to outperform through 2026 on strong travel demand

Snippet: International hotel chains ride China’s travel rebound, posting gains as domestic demand and inbound flows strengthen

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3353590/chinas-hotel-sector-shines-poised-outperform-through-2026-strong-travel-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Western Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s hotel sector shines, poised to outperform through 2026 on strong travel demand

Snippet: International hotel chains ride China’s travel rebound, posting gains as domestic demand and inbound flows strengthen

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3353590/chinas-hotel-sector-shines-poised-outperform-through-2026-strong-travel-demand

[2026-05-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Major Bank Faces Legal Heat Over Allegations Of Debanking Conservatives

Snippet: Capital One is under fire once again over allegations that it has denied banking services to gun retailers and other customers viewed as politically conservative, even as President Donald Trump’s executive actions seek to curb such practices.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/major-bank-faces-legal-heat-over-allegations-debanking-conservatives

[2026-05-15 10:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Breaking] Kospi trading above 8,000 points for first time in history

Snippet: South Korea’s main stock index, the Kospi, broke above the 8,000 mark for the first time ever during intraday trading on Friday. The milestone came just seven trading days after the index first surpassed 7,000.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10738448

[2026-05-15 10:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOSPI hits another historic landmark of 8,000 on AI rally

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's stock market opened a new chapter Friday, topping the historic landmark of 8,000 points, driven by a continued rally of large-cap tech shares.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260514001900320

[2026-05-15 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Hana Financial buys stake in No. 1 crypto exchange operator Dunamu

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details in last 4 paras, image)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515001251320

[2026-05-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump is wrapping up his Beijing visit

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump each proposed a toast during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-taiwan-iran-trade-e7a3cdf161c608de152ac1c6e5755452

[2026-05-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With proposed FTA, Asean set to be ‘central’ in Canada’s trade diversification

Snippet: Ottawa is keen to sign an FTA with Asean this year, as analysts predict two-way growth in sectors ranging from mining to manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353598/proposed-fta-asean-set-be-central-canadas-trade-diversification?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With proposed FTA, Asean set to be ‘central’ in Canada’s trade diversification

Snippet: Ottawa is keen to sign an FTA with Asean this year, as analysts predict two-way growth in sectors ranging from mining to manufacturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353598/proposed-fta-asean-set-be-central-canadas-trade-diversification

[2026-05-15 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea gradually feeling impact of prolonged Middle East crisis: finance minister

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is gradually feeling the impact of the prolonged conflict in the Middle East through higher consumer prices despite strong export data, the finance minister said Friday, vowing proactive steps to stabilize supply chains.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515001600320

[2026-05-15 09:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hana Financial buys stake in No. 1 crypto exchange operator Dunamu

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Hana Financial Group Inc., one of South Korea's major banking groups, said Friday it has decided to buy a stake in the country's top crypto exchange operator Dunamu for 1 trillion won (US$669 million), the largest-ever investment by a bank into a virtual asset operator.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515001200320

[2026-05-15 09:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Slain pregnant mom’s torment revealed in heartbreaking texts before killer husband Chris Watts’ attack

Snippet: Harrowing texts between Shanann Watts and a friend reveal the pregnant mom’s extreme emotional distress in the days before her husband killed her and their two daughters.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/texts-financial-records-watts-family-gender-reveal-before-murders/

[2026-05-15 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Probing the mystery why feds have filed just 1 insider trading case in prediction markets after all the headlines

Snippet: That’s what US regulators are telling On The Money when asked about the notable lack of enforcement cases filed over suspicious trades in the futures and prediction markets surrounding big news events in the Iran war and elsewhere.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/business/why-has-only-one-insider-trading-case-been-filed-in-prediction-markets/

[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump China visit LIVE: US president, Xi Jinping continue US-China summit with discussions on Iran, trade and Taiwan

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/trump-china-visit-live-us-president-xi-jinping-continue-us-china-summit-with-discussions-on-iran-trade-and-taiwan-20260514-p5zx2i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers queue round the clock for new Swatch-Audemars Piguet collection

Snippet: ‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between luxury watchmaker and affordable brand, set to go on sale on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353607/hongkongers-queue-round-clock-new-swatch-audemars-piguet-collection?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Omega] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers queue round the clock for new Swatch-Audemars Piguet collection

Snippet: ‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between luxury watchmaker and affordable brand, set to go on sale on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353607/hongkongers-queue-round-clock-new-swatch-audemars-piguet-collection

[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] ChatGPT leads Korea AI app market

Snippet: New data from Wiseapp Retail shows ChatGPT has pulled far ahead of rivals in both user base and growth in Korea’s generative AI app market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10738217

[2026-05-15 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ranking the Mets’ trade bait value ahead of a potential fire sale

Snippet: According to Mets baseball president David Stearns, they’re a long way from making the call to sell. But realistically, it’s a possibility for the 18-25 team.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/sports/ranking-the-mets-trade-bait-value-ahead-of-a-potential-fire-sale/

[2026-05-15 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Lincoln Memorial (Washington, DC)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Why Trump’s Reflecting Pool Repairs Are in Trouble

Snippet: Trump Says He Does Not Think About Economic Hardships Linked to Iran War1:49

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000010897413/why-trumps-reflecting-pool-repairs-are-in-trouble.html

[2026-05-15 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lawyers for Elon Musk, Sam Altman wind down OpenAI trial with testy parting shots

Snippet: Elon Musk’s lead attorney wound down the landmark trial of OpenAI on Thursday with a blistering attack — again questioning the trustworthiness of the tech firm’s CEO Sam Altman — while a lawyer for the company insisted that Musk’s central claims were baseless.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/business/lawyers-for-elon-musk-sam-altman-wind-down-openai-trial-with-testy-parting-shots/

[2026-05-15 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 15)

Snippet: 'Inclusive finance' disclosed as risk factor in U.S. markets

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515000600320

[2026-05-15 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Warren Whines As Senate Banking Committee Advances Crypto CLARITY Act, Two Democrats Break Ranks

Snippet: Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/warren-whines-senate-banking-committee-advances-crypto-clarity-act-two-democrats-break-ranks

[2026-05-15 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed

Snippet: It was a day heavy with symbolism in Beijing, marked by choreographed ceremonies and carefully staged optics, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough or major business agreements.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypj01189lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-15 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul agrees to lower threshold on second home tax for NYC, sneaks in new levy on property purchases

Snippet: A controversial new tax on second homes in New York City was quietly lowered from $5 million to a “market value” of $1 million — increasing the number of homeowners who will get squeezed as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s never-ending budget negotiations.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/hochul-agrees-to-far-lower-threshold-on-home-tax-for-nyc-sneaks-in-new-levy-on-property-purchases/

[2026-05-15 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Where Cerebras' monster debut puts in among tech's biggest IPOs

Snippet: Cerebras Systems narrowly missed joining Facebook-parent Meta and Alibaba as one of the few companies to have ended its first day trading on Wall Street with a market cap of over $100 billion.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/cerebras-cbrs-ipo-stock-meta-facebook-alibaba.html

[2026-05-15 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giannis Antetokounmpo next team odds: Market doubts a depature from Milwaukee

Snippet: Could this finally be the end of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/betting/giannis-antetokounmpo-next-team-odds-market-doubts-a-depature-from-milwaukee/

[2026-05-15 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: AI-powered bank founded by Peter Thiel protégé wants to replace humans with code — will it work?

Snippet: A 25-year-old protégé of billionaire Peter Thiel has built an AI-powered national bank that’s mostly run by code instead of humans – a radical departure from the traditional banking system that has endured for decades.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/business/ai-powered-bank-founded-by-peter-thiel-protege-wants-to-replace-humans-with-code-will-it-work/

[2026-05-15 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 5/14/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-d3ef3c2cfc7ae85a9c9f7b3d42b20a2e

[2026-05-15 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Beverly Hills Hotel locked in brutal war with Kitson boutique — and no one is backing down

Snippet: The iconic Beverly Hills Hotel has declared war against the LA boutique Kitson over stylized wording, and the scrappy owner isn’t backing down without a fight.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/business/beverly-hills-hotel-sues-kitson-over-trademark-infringement/

[2026-05-15 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Enhanced Games want to make performance-enhancing drugs mainstream — and they’re coming to Vegas

Snippet: Ready! Set! Shoot up?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/business/enhanced-games-in-vegas-to-allow-performance-enhacing-drugs/

[2026-05-15 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Beja swords remain 'cherished tradition' in Sudan market

Snippet: Beja swords, particularly the traditional kaskara straight-bladed sword, remain a cherished cultural symbol in eastern Sudan, especially within the Kassala market, where they are valued as heirlooms and symbols of status.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/14/beja-swords-remain-cherished-tradition-in-sudan-market/

[2026-05-15 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen tests post-intervention low as Iran war, US rate uncertainty lift dollar

Snippet: The yen has steadily weakened amid growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold off on interest rate cuts this year. (Photo by Yoshikazu Imahori)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-tests-post-intervention-low-as-iran-war-us-rate-uncertainty-lift-dollar

[2026-05-15 05:26 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs again

Snippet: The US stock market is rising toward more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of US companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-as-wall-street-climbs-again-20260515-p5zx6g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 05:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Taylor waves in a potential tradie bonanza

Snippet: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has one-upped the treasurer on a popular small business measure that would allow tradies to immediately write off a new ute on tax.Despite concerns housing-related tax reforms would hurt an already struggling construction industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers' decision to make the $20,000 instant asset write-off permanent for businesses with a turnover of less than $10 million was widely welcomed by the business community on Tuesday night.After several one-year extensions, the shift was praised for giving businesses

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-opposition-leader-angus-taylor-pledges-huge-boost-to-instant-asset-writeoff-for-small-businesses/21358f58-9c3f-4b91-9eaa-dda3a546f209

[2026-05-15 05:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: My colleagues turned against me in a meeting. Why did this happen?

Snippet: May 15, 2026 — 5:01am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/my-colleagues-turned-against-me-in-a-meeting-why-did-this-happen-20260514-p5zwyp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed