[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

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IMF warns of 'worst-case scenario' economic impact from Iran war

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday that continued disruptions related to the war in the Middle East risk an “unfavourable” global economic situation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/imf-warns-worst-case-scenario-economic-impact-iran-war

[2026-05-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Chalmers’ Budget in search of more productivity and less rent-seeking

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chalmers-budget-in-search-of-more-productivity-and-less-rent-seeking/

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

Source: The Age

Title: Sydney’s $33 billion ‘quiet giant’ where jobs and homes are battling for space

Snippet: A stretch of prime land from the southern end of Sydney’s CBD to the airport and Port Botany, which new modelling shows generates $33 billion for the state’s economy each year, is under increasing pressure from competing development, illustrating growing friction between jobs and housing across the city.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-s-33-billion-quiet-giant-where-jobs-and-homes-are-battling-for-space-20260513-p5zw9w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LA condo sales plummet to 20-year low in latest grim sign for housing market

Snippet: The condo market in Los Angeles has gone ice cold as rising costs stall demand — fueling concerns that it could spell doom for the rest of the city’s housing market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/la-condo-sales-plummet-to-20-year-low-in-latest-grim-sign-for-housing-market/

[2026-05-15 04:27 UTC+10:00] [Foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Bessent discusses investment board, expanding US-China trade with Trump in Beijing

Snippet: President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday and discussed topics ranging from market access for U.S. businesses in China to the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/14/bessent-trade-china-beijing-00921177?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-15 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani pressures regulators to block $500M Western Union acquisition as anti-business blitz continues

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani again stoked fears he’s fostering an anti-business blitz in New York City after he tried pressure state regulators to block a $500 million merger deal, according to a new report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/mamdani-pressures-regulators-to-block-500m-western-union-acquisition-in-latest-critics-say-is-anti-business/

[2026-05-15 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Separate Peace? Saudi Arabia Floats Regional Non-Aggression Pact With Iran

Snippet: Are regional Gulf countries seeking to forge there own separate peace deals with Iran, apart from the United States? That's what fresh Thursday reporting in the Financial Times suggests.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/separate-peace-track-saudi-arabia-floats-regional-non-aggression-pact-iran

[2026-05-15 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Masdar and RWE receive planning approval for 3GW UK offshore wind project | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi clean energy company Masdar and Germany's RWE have received approval to proceed into the planning phase of its proposed major wind farm project in the UK.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/14/masdar-and-rwe-receive-planning-approval-for-3gw-uk-offshore-wind-project/

[2026-05-15 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Cerebras shares skyrocket 89% in debut as AI frenzy sends chipmaker’s market cap above $100B

Snippet: Shares of chip designer Cerebras Systems soared 89% above the initial public offering price on their Nasdaq debut, extending the market’s unrelenting frenzy for companies seen as the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/business/cerebras-shares-skyrocket-89-in-debut-as-ai-frenzy-sends-chipmakers-market-cap-above-100b/

[2026-05-15 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Un-costed nonsense’: coalition economic plan blasted

Snippet: May 15, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/un-costed-nonsense-coalition-economic-plan-blasted/

[2026-05-15 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Cerebras almost doubles in Nasdaq debut, topping $100 billion market cap after blockbuster IPO

Snippet: Cerebras Systems soared in its Nasdaq debut on Thursday, opening at $350 after selling shares at $185, well above the company's expected range. That values the chipmaker at over $100 billion.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/cerebras-cbrs-stock-trade-nasdaq-ipo.html

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Suzuki set to pass Honda as Japan's No. 2 automaker, driven by India

Snippet: Suzuki Motor faces the challenge of expanding its SUV offerings in India to capture more growth. (Photo by Priyanka Agrawal)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/suzuki-set-to-pass-honda-as-japan-s-no.-2-automaker-driven-by-india

[2026-05-15 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has floated a non-aggression pact between Iran and Middle Eastern states based on a 1970s agreement that eased tensions in Europe during the Cold War, The Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-floats-non-aggression-pact-iran-and-regional-states-report

[2026-05-15 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran

Snippet: Saudi Arabia is reportedly floating the idea of a non-aggression agreement between Middle East states and Iran as part of discussions on how to manage regional conflict, according to the Financial Times, citing two western diplomatic sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-suggests-middle-east-non-aggression-pact-iran

[2026-05-15 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Vista Equity Partners opens base in ADGM to tap into robust regional investment scene | The National

Snippet: Vista Equity Partners, the tech-focused US private equity company that manages $107 billion in assets, has opened its office at ADGM, further growing the number of investment majors choosing Abu Dhabi for their regional base.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/14/vista-equity-partners-opens-base-in-adgm-to-tap-into-robust-regional-investment-scene/

[2026-05-15 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Social Security recipients could score a nearly 4% cost-of-living boost

Snippet: Here’s an upshot to inflation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/lifestyle/social-security-cola-may-increase-nearly-4-amid-inflation/

[2026-05-15 02:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: China's Xi warns Trump differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

Snippet: China's Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader's praise for his counterpart.The exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing on Thursday underscored just how far apart Trump and Xi still are on thorny issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington's relations with Taiwan, which is self-ruled but which

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-china-visit-xi-jinping-warns-us-president-differences-over-taiwan-could-lead-to-conflict/05f91a68-e885-407b-bced-6a95288132a4

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Stagflation taking shape in PH

Snippet: THE Philippine economy is beginning to show signs of stagflation as slowing growth, elevated inflation, and weakening labor market conditions increasingly converge, HSBC Global Research said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/top-business/stagflation-taking-shape-in-ph/2344223

[2026-05-15 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BIR tops April goal despite tax filing extension

Snippet: THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) exceeded its collection target in April despite the extension of the annual income tax return (AITR) filing deadline, saying it remains on track to achieve this year’s revenue goal.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/top-business/bir-tops-april-goal-despite-tax-filing-extension/2344298

[2026-05-15 02:13 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Brawner: PH already facing ‘political’ and info war amid WPS tensions

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. warned Thursday that Filipinos should adopt a wartime mindset amid what he described as ongoing political, economic and information warfare linked to tensions in the West Philippine Sea and broader security threats facing the country.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475247/afp-chief-says-philippines-already-facing-political-and-information-war-amid-wps-tensions/

[2026-05-15 02:13 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Brawner: PH already facing ‘political’ and info war amid WPS tensions

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. warned Thursday that Filipinos should adopt a wartime mindset amid what he described as ongoing political, economic and information warfare linked to tensions in the West Philippine Sea and broader security threats facing the country.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475247/brawner-ph-already-facing-political-and-info-war-amid-wps-tensions/

[2026-05-15 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Addressing the triple shocks

Snippet: LAST May 8, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca), based at Los Banos, Laguna, held a forum on how to “effectively respond to the triple shocks impacting the Philippine agriculture sector.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/top-business/addressing-the-triple-shocks/2344218

[2026-05-15 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Business groups back impeach trial of VP Sara

Snippet: ELEVEN business groups on Thursday are urging the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty to convene as an impeachment court and conduct a fair, impartial, and transparent trial of Vice President Sara Duterte based on the evidence and the law.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/top-business/business-groups-back-impeach-trial-of-vp-sara/2344220

[2026-05-15 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Power plants ordered to restore capacities

Snippet: THE Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday ordered power generation companies to immediately restore plant capacities while the Luzon and Visayas grids remained under yellow and red alerts due to forced outages, plant derations, and elevated electricity demand.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/top-business/power-plants-ordered-to-restore-capacities/2344215

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The dangers of stagflation

Snippet: STAGFLATION is one of the most dangerous economic conditions which combines the worst of both worlds: weak economic growth and persistently high inflation. Businesses struggle as demand slows, while ordinary families suffer from rising prices of food, fuel, transportation, and utilities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/top-business/the-dangers-of-stagflation/2344212

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Power plants ordered to restore capacities

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/power-plants-ordered-to-restore-capacities/2344215

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Business groups back impeach trial of VP Sara

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/business-groups-back-impeach-trial-of-vp-sara/2344220

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Addressing the triple shocks

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/addressing-the-triple-shocks/2344218

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Q1 foreign investment approvals up 52%

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/q1-foreign-investment-approvals-up-52/2344221

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Stagflation taking shape in PH

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/stagflation-taking-shape-in-ph/2344223

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan banks eye Anthropic's Mythos in gearing up cybersecurity drive

Snippet: Anthropic's Mythos is capable of finding holes in cybersecurity systems that are difficult for humans to detect. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-banks-eye-anthropic-s-mythos-in-gearing-up-cybersecurity-drive

[2026-05-15 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tourism groups back DOT on 53rd anniversary

Snippet: Leaders of major tourism industry organizations on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for the Department of Tourism as the agency marked its 53rd founding anniversary, citing its role in strengthening the country’s global tourism identity and sustaining the industry through economic and global challenges.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/supplements/special-features/tourism-groups-back-dot-on-53rd-anniversary/2343993

[2026-05-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Reshaping the economic map of Asia under the shadow of war

Snippet: THE closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026, was not merely a localized military maneuver; it was the moment the “Asian Century” hit a wall of physical reality. With Brent crude surging past $120 per barrel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices in Asia jumping by over 140 percent, the conflict has metastasized into a systemic shock for the Asia-Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/opinion/columns/reshaping-the-economic-map-of-asia-under-the-shadow-of-war/2344208

[2026-05-15 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: How much? NATO chief calls for ‘Ukraine tax’ bigger than members’ economies

Snippet: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants NATO members to cough up 0.25% of their GDP for Ukraine. This figure seems minuscule, but how much hard-earned taxpayer money does it add up to?

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639990-rutte-ukraine-aid-gdp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-15 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: How much? NATO chief calls for ‘Ukraine tax’ bigger than members’ economies

Snippet: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants NATO members to cough up 0.25% of their GDP for Ukraine. This figure seems minuscule, but how much hard-earned taxpayer money does it add up to?

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639990-rutte-ukraine-aid-gdp/

[2026-05-15 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US startup Axiom Space to set up Japan unit with astronaut at helm

Snippet: A rendering of the Axiom Station planned by Axiom Space. (Axiom Space)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/us-startup-axiom-space-to-set-up-japan-unit-with-astronaut-at-helm

[2026-05-15 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Global economy heading towards 'adverse scenario', IMF says | The National

Snippet: The Iran war is threatening to exact a major hit on the global economy as negotiations for a lasting ceasefire remain at an impasse, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/14/global-economy-heading-towards-adverse-scenario-imf-says/

[2026-05-15 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Meta and Google fund kids’ brands with millions as critics highlight social media risk

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Meta and Google enlisted trusted children’s brands such as Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach kids to use technology in moderation — even as the companies designed apps that made it difficult for those same young users to unplug, public statements and internal documents show.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/tech/meta-and-google-fund-kids-brands-with-millions-as-critics-highlight-social-media-risk/