Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-23 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, has been sentenced to 19 years in jail in a banking fraud case known in the country as the "theft of the century".
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[2026-04-23 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: If the Senate wants to fight inflation and put the US economy on an even keel, it should confirm Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve Board as soon as possible.
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[2026-04-23 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel once more on Wednesday, pulling back from declines earlier in the day amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and prolonged tension in the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-23 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Trump administration has neared a deal to rescue embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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[2026-04-23 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WILDLY optimistic reports this week have hailed the signing of an agreement between the United States and Philippine governments for the development of a large (4,000 acres, according to the press release from the US Embassy in Manila) industrial estate, dubbed an “economic security zone,” to rapidly advance “AI (artificial intelligence)-native investment acceleration” under America’s “Pax Silica” initiative.
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[2026-04-23 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ON March 26, I had a meaningful exchange with Rev. Ricky Sarthou of the Christ Commission Fellowship. He pointed me to a passage that speaks deeply about God’s hand and providence in the middle of war and economic turmoil in a nation. I took his counsel seriously and spent time reading and reflecting on it.
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[2026-04-23 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN DIEGO, California — Most schoolchildren learn that the Earth is roughly 25,000 miles (40,000 kilometers) around. They do not learn that the global economy depends on just 100 of those miles.
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 01:58 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Justin Sun alleges World Liberty Financial installed tools to prevent sale of his tokens after they became tradeable
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[2026-04-23 01:48 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Iran’s goal is to maintain chokehold on the global economy, even as some say it could run out of oil storage by Sunday
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[2026-04-23 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Arm CEO Rene Haas speaks in New York in 2023. Haas now also will head SoftBank Group's international unit. © Reuters
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[2026-04-23 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Sony Life Insurance was founded in 1979 as a joint venture between Sony and Prudential. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
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[2026-04-23 01:25 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Europe’s economic engine is sputtering yet again, and the outlook is getting worse with every day that the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
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[2026-04-23 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Starbucks office workers are reportedly balking at orders to relocate to the company’s new $100 million Nashville hub, with some left-leaning workers repulsed by the prospect of living and working in the capital of deep-red Tennessee.
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[2026-04-23 01:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-04-23 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Three years into the devastating conflict in Sudan, nearly four million displaced people have returned to their places of origin across the country, only to face “another struggle for survival”, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Here’s a not-so-bold 2026 NFL Draft prediction: Fernando Mendoza will be better than JaMarcus Russell.
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[2026-04-23 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: President Donald Trump's indefinite extension to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated market chatter on Wednesday, with asset prices reflecting a mixed picture.
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[2026-04-23 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- More than 50 U.S. Republicans have urged South Korea to halt what they describe as a "targeted assault" on American companies, including Coupang Inc., through discriminatory regulations, calling it an "unacceptable" move that could risk helping Chinese firms gain market dominance.
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[2026-04-23 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi asked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for oil exports during a phone call. (Source photos by Nikkei, Mexican presidential office)
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[2026-04-23 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: United Airlines will bump fares 15% to 20% this summer, its busiest season — letting travelers foot the bill for the airline’s jet fuel costs that have doubled as a result of the Iran war.
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[2026-04-23 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Asia-based private equity firm MBK Partners had planned to acquire machine tool giant Makino. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-04-23 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Asia-based private equity firm MBK Partners had planned to acquire machine tool maker Makino. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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[2026-04-23 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The NFL defended its shift to streaming during a meeting with FCC officials last week as the agency questions whether the league has made watching games too challenging and pricey, according to a filing Tuesday.
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[2026-04-23 00:14 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concerns
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[2026-04-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturers are expected to see stronger overseas orders even as price wars hurt profits at home
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[2026-04-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Chinese] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturers are expected to see stronger overseas orders even as price wars hurt profits at home
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[2026-04-22 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Emirates Group's dnata has committed 32 million Australian dollars ($22.9 million) to develop a cargo centre at a soon-to-be-open airport in Australia, aimed at boosting trade connections in the country.
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[2026-04-22 23:51 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-22 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A hearing into complaints about the financial position of the vice-president and her husband could potentially lead to her impeachment
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[2026-04-22 23:38 UTC+10:00] [AMLC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A hearing into complaints about the financial position of the vice-president and her husband could potentially lead to her impeachment
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[2026-04-22 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The stock market is telling a different story from the 'Iran is strong, America is overreaching' narrative being spewed by mainstream media.
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[2026-04-22 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Libya has reached its highest oil production in more than a decade, approved its first unified budget in 13 years and secured one of the few growth upgrades in the IMF's latest regional outlook, making it a rare bright spot as the Iran war forces steep downgrades on economies across the Middle East.
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[2026-04-22 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu Tuesday sacked his finance minister and replaced him with a junior minister, as he seeks to shore up support for his sweeping economic reforms ahead of next year's general elections.
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[2026-04-22 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Meta employees are fuming over a new internal tool that tracks their clicks and keystrokes — the latest flashpoint in the company’s all-in push on artificial intelligence.
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[2026-04-22 23:01 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Companies pull back from traditional office commitments, driving a surge in flexible space demand as WeWork adds a new site in Causeway Bay
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[2026-04-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Hysan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Companies pull back from traditional office commitments, driving a surge in flexible space demand as WeWork adds a new site in Causeway Bay
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[2026-04-22 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu Tuesday sacked his finance minister and replaced him with a junior minister, as he seeks to shore up support for his sweeping economic reforms ahead of next year's general elections.
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[2026-04-22 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Futures are higher with earnings in full swing and AI winners soaring. Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran just before its Taco Tuesday expiration, while maintaining a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, after plans for peace talks fell apart. Still, the market doesn’t seem too concerned about the lack of a resolution, and is instead focused on a Tasnim report that Iran had received "some signs" the US was ready to break the blockade.
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[2026-04-22 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance
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