[2026-08-05 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Eneos eyes $6bn in global investments after Chevron deal

Snippet: Eneos plans to leverage recent acquisitions in Southeast Asia to play a major role in a government energy cooperation plan. (Nikkei photo montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-s-eneos-eyes-6bn-in-global-investments-after-chevron-deal

[2026-08-05 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Waymo Robotaxi Crash Rate 68% Lower Than Human Drivers, Study Finds

Snippet: Though they've have racked up quite a few troubling anecdotes on America's roads, Waymo robotaxis have achieved a crash rate that's far lower than what's observed when humans are driving, according to a recent study published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A private scientific organization funded by insurance companies, IIHS is regarded by many as a superior font of accurate scientific conclusions compared to the government-run and lobbyist-vulnerable National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/waymo-robotaxi-crash-rate-68-lower-human-drivers-study-finds

[2026-08-05 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: McDonald’s US sales miss estimates as CEO taps new leader in major shake-up: ‘We simply didn’t execute’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/business/mcdonalds-us-sales-miss-estimates-ceo-taps-new-leader-to-revive-growth/

[2026-08-05 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Putin Signs Law Targeting Exiled Russians Convicted in Absentia

Snippet: President Vladimir Putin has signed a law imposing sweeping financial, property and consular restrictions on Russians living abroad who have been convicted in absentia, including under legislation used to prosecute Kremlin critics.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/04/putin-signs-law-targeting-exiled-russians-convicted-in-absentia-a93414

[2026-08-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Independent Commission Against Corruption] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Did you send that report?’ The Icac bombshell that came late for Damien Tudehope

Snippet: The former Liberal finance minister was questioned by Icac counsel assisting, Peggy Dwyer, on Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/05/did-you-send-that-report-the-icac-bombshell-that-came-late-for-damien-tudehope

[2026-08-05 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bezos To Dump $4 Billion In Amazon Stock After Surge As Cramer Calls Sale A "Buzzkill"

Snippet: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell 15 million shares worth roughly $4.07 billion under a prearranged trading plan, according to a Form 144 regulatory filing. The planned sale comes after Amazon shares surged about 25% over the last several trading sessions.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bezos-dump-4-billion-amazon-stock-after-surge-cramer-calls-sale-buzzkill

[2026-08-05 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves

Snippet: The recent cyber breach at Indian Apple supplier Tata Electronics has become propaganda gold for Beijing, as leaders vie to keep international companies locked into China's supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/china-apple-india-tata-electronics.html

[2026-08-05 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli cybersecurity firm Vega launches open AI threat detection standard

Snippet: Israeli cybersecurity company Vega announced on Tuesday the launch of Detection Skills, an open standard designed to help security teams capture, share, and automate the reasoning used by experienced defenders to detect and investigate cyber threats.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-904562

[2026-08-05 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ‘Zionist act of highest order’: Smotrich allocates NIS 113m. to develop West Bank heritage sites

Snippet: The steering committee on Tuesday approved the allocation of NIS 113 million to develop heritage sites for over 70 heritage sites across the West Bank as part of an initiative proposed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904543

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: River Park Tower joins London's Nine Elms skyscraper set | The National

Snippet: Home to the US Embassy and gateway to the landmark Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms Lane is completing its sweep of skyscrapers with the launch of the River Park Tower development.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/08/04/river-park-tower-joins-londons-nine-elms-skyscraper-set/

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

Source: AP News

Title: US job market continues to show strength despite bumpy economy

Snippet: A now hiring sign is seen in front of an auto body shop in Chicago, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/employment-economy-inflation-layoffs-c43fe56386d17f0c3253535aa38802e6

[2026-08-05 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Jetstar halves number of carry-on items customers are allowed

Snippet: Jetstar will halve the number of carry-on items economy-class passengers can take onto its flights and start charging fees for guaranteed space in overhead bins, even as the budget airline increases the weight allowance for bags in the cabin.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/jetstar-halves-number-of-carry-on-items-customers-are-allowed-20260804-p60lbg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

Snippet: From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362614/cuban-spy-base-allegations-new-trump-tariffs-7-latin-america-relations-reads?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Latin American] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

Snippet: From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362614/cuban-spy-base-allegations-new-trump-tariffs-7-latin-america-relations-reads

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Agent: Trade could lead to long-term deal for Tarik Skubal and Dodgers

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/agent-trade-could-lead-to-long-term-deal-for-tarik-skubal-and-dodgers/

[2026-08-04 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ukraine's Fire Point starts to integrate European tech into missile defense system

Snippet: Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point has secured agreements from over a dozen European defense companies to provide radar, guidance and other systems ​for the Freyja missile defense project, and is starting to integrate the various systems, its CEO has said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904561

[2026-08-04 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Mets’ first Clay Holmes trade fell apart at last second — throwing Diamondbacks’ deadline into chaos

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/how-mets-first-clay-holmes-trade-fell-apart-at-last-second/

[2026-08-04 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US imports more Asian goods during first half amid tariff uncertainty

Snippet: Trump last month imposed tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners after a flat 10% levy on all imports expired on July 24. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/us-imports-more-asian-goods-during-first-half-amid-tariff-uncertainty

[2026-08-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US steel production rises as Trump tariffs erode reliance on imports

Snippet: US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362934/us-steel-production-rises-trump-tariffs-erode-reliance-imports?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Mexico] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US steel production rises as Trump tariffs erode reliance on imports

Snippet: US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362934/us-steel-production-rises-trump-tariffs-erode-reliance-imports

[2026-08-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get up to $500 for MLB playoff markets

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-25-get-up-to-500-for-mlb-playoff-markets/

[2026-08-04 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE restarts Syria business council as investors seek post-war opportunities | The National

Snippet: The UAE and Syria have revived their joint business council to boost trade and investment ties, as Damascus seeks Gulf capital to help rebuild an economy battered by years of civil war and sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/04/uae-restarts-syria-business-council-as-investors-seek-post-war-opportunities/

[2026-08-04 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Jeff Bezos just filed to sell $4 billion in Amazon. The shares are falling

Snippet: Jeff Bezos filed plans to sell about 15 million Amazon shares worth roughly $4.1 billion, after the dominant e-commerce platform's stronger-than-expected earnings sent the stock to a record high, pushing its market value above $3 trillion.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/jeff-bezos-just-filed-to-sell-4-billion-in-amazon-the-shares-are-falling.html

[2026-08-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Bank warns developing countries have narrow window to embrace AI | The National

Snippet: The World Bank on Tuesday warned that developing countries have a narrow window to seize on the economic gains that artificial intelligence can deliver.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/world-bank-urges-developing-countries-to-embrace-ai-or-fall-behind/

[2026-08-04 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Human rights group warns against anti-migrant harassment in South Africa

Snippet: The state must stop vigilante groups that are unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities, Amnesty International South Africa said today.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/human-rights-group-warns-against-anti-migrant-harassment-in-south-africa/

[2026-08-04 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Hit Record High As Oil Tumbles After Bessent Says Hormuz May "Reopen Tomorrow"

Snippet: S&P futures are trading at all time high with the latest push higher triggered by comments from Scott Bessent on CNBC who echoed Trump in saying that "we may have Iran deal tomorrow to open Hormuz" (or we may not). The Nasdaq also looks set to extend Monday’s gains: As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.4% to an all time high of 7655 and Nasdaq futures rise 1.1%, as Palantir soared 16% pre-market after upping its forecasts, while

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-hit-record-high-oil-tumbles-after-bessent-says-hormuz-may-reopen-tomorrow

[2026-08-04 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Solar costs for business to be slashed under energy scheme expansion

Snippet: Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 10:26pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/solar-installation-savings-ssre-expansion-chrise-bowen/106997140

[2026-08-04 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Solar costs for business to be slashed under energy scheme expansion

Snippet: Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 10:26pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/solar-installation-savings-ssre-expansion-chris-bowen/106997140

[2026-08-04 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc and SLB to use AI to cut workload across 120 rigs | The National

Snippet: Adnoc has used artificial intelligence technology to manage drilling operations across its fleet of more than 120 rigs, in partnership with oilfield services company SLB, a move that is expected to cut workload by up to 40 per cent.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/04/adnoc-and-slb-to-use-ai-to-cut-workload-across-120-rigs/

[2026-08-04 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Yankees vulnerable to regrets after leaving trade deadline with two minor moves and one big call-up

Snippet: Heading into Monday, the Yankees seemingly still needed a catcher and bullpen help.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/mlb-trade-deadline-yankees-get-two-bats-promote-george-lombard-jr/

[2026-08-04 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Caterpillar Erupts As Quarterly Sales Top $20 Billion For First Time Amid AI Data Center Boom

Snippet: Caterpillar shares jumped in pre-market trading after reporting a second-quarter beat, driven by strong growth in its heavy machinery, power and energy business amid the data center buildout, reshoring, and other activities reindustrializing the nation under the Trump administration.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/caterpillar-erupts-quarterly-sales-top-20-billion-first-time-amid-ai-data-center-boom

[2026-08-04 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Shanghai Port hits record-high 203,881 TEUs

Snippet: SHANGHAI Port’s single-day container throughput surpassed 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on Saturday, reaching a record high of 203,881 TEUs, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/business/foreign-business/shanghai-port-hits-record-high-203881-teus/2397889

[2026-08-04 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Macau police arrest 8 over HK$100m Vietnam coffee investment scam

Snippet: Fun Coffee established presence in Hong Kong last year, claiming to be coffee investment enterprise with assets of more than US$1 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362954/hong-kong-macau-police-arrest-8-over-hk100m-vietnam-coffee-investment-scam?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 21:40 UTC+10:00] [Fun Coffee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Macau police arrest 8 over HK$100m Vietnam coffee investment scam

Snippet: Fun Coffee established presence in Hong Kong last year, claiming to be coffee investment enterprise with assets of more than US$1 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362954/hong-kong-macau-police-arrest-8-over-hk100m-vietnam-coffee-investment-scam

[2026-08-04 21:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Bangladesh reach preliminary CEPA deal

Snippet: South Korea and Bangladesh reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that would cut tariffs on Korean food, vehicles and industrial goods while widening access to each country’s services and infrastructure markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830918

[2026-08-04 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China solidifies global shipbuilding lead

Snippet: CHINA reinforced its global lead in shipbuilding and offshore engineering in the first half of 2026, with new orders for oceangoing vessels surging 105.2 percent year on year, while the value of new offshore engineering equipment orders more than doubled, giving Chinese companies more than 80 percent of the global market, official data showed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/business/foreign-business/china-solidifies-global-shipbuilding-lead/2397890

[2026-08-04 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Socialist Mamdani launches new war on NYC business leaders — kicking them off mayor’s fund that backs city programs

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/us-news/socialist-mamdani-launches-new-war-on-nyc-business-leaders-kicking-them-off-mayors-fund-that-backs-city-programs/

[2026-08-04 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: McDonald's reports strong profit and names new US chief

Snippet: A McDonald’s logo is seen at a restaurant in Warren, Mich., on Sept. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mcdonalds-profit-economy-9b9ef2da69dc72451928176f17051126

[2026-08-04 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump will discuss economy during stops in California and Nevada

Snippet: President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, N.J., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, en route to return to Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-california-nevada-economy-69284a95842b0266af8b54a6d31ced4a

[2026-08-04 21:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FTC to fine conglomerate heads for omitting affiliates from regulatory filings

Snippet: South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Tuesday vowed to impose fines on conglomerate heads when their business groups omit affiliates from regulatory filings to avoid antitrust rules.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830913

[2026-08-04 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Global Bond Market On Edge As Japanese Yields Soar After "Horrible" 10Y JGB Auction

Snippet: While much of the market focus has fallen on the US long-end, which saw substantial pressure in the past week, sending 30Y yields to 5.27%, the highest level since 2007, it was Japan again which stole the show overnight. But first, recall that the primary tradeoff for the BOJ preventing it from raising rates and comfortably pushing up the yen without needing to spending tens of billions in massive interventions (whether individual or joint with the US), is that raising

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/global-bond-market-edge-japanese-yields-soar-after-horrible-10y-jgb-auction

[2026-08-04 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jardines ending Oxbridge undergrad scholarships to ‘maximise impact’ for more students

Snippet: Jardine Matheson says it is increasing its ‘focus and commitment’ on the Asian market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3362950/jardines-ending-oxbridge-undergrad-scholarships-maximise-impact-more-students?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 21:09 UTC+10:00] [Ethan Chan Si-yan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jardines ending Oxbridge undergrad scholarships to ‘maximise impact’ for more students

Snippet: Jardine Matheson says it is increasing its ‘focus and commitment’ on the Asian market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3362950/jardines-ending-oxbridge-undergrad-scholarships-maximise-impact-more-students

[2026-08-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first-of-its-kind boring and blasting rig boosts hard-rock tunnel digging by 30%

Snippet: Standard tunnel boring machines slow down in extremely hard or fractured mountain rock, which has led to delays in infrastructure projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362927/chinas-first-its-kind-boring-and-blasting-rig-boosts-hard-rock-tunnel-digging-30?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils world’s first hybrid boring-and-blasting tunnel machine

Snippet: Standard tunnel boring machines slow down in extremely hard or fractured mountain rock, which has led to delays in infrastructure projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362927/chinas-first-its-kind-boring-and-blasting-rig-boosts-hard-rock-tunnel-digging-30

[2026-08-04 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Creepy" Smart Glasses Are Creating A Privacy Problem

Snippet: Smart glasses are quickly becoming the next major consumer tech battleground, with Meta leading the market and rivals including Google, Samsung, and Apple preparing their own AI-powered eyewear. But as the devices become more capable, they're also fueling a growing debate over whether convenience is coming at the expense of privacy, according to a new report from Wired.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/creepy-smart-glasses-are-creating-privacy-problem

[2026-08-04 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: London's Gatwick Airport to handle 100,000 extra flights a year with new runway | The National

Snippet: London's Gatwick Airport has won a legal battle to fully open its second runway, significantly increasing the number of flights it can handle.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/08/04/londons-gatwick-airport-to-handle-100000-extra-flights-a-year-with-new-runway/

[2026-08-04 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war oil price surge doubles BP's quarterly profit to more than $5bn | The National

Snippet: BP on Tuesday reported ​a second-quarter profit of $5.73 billion, more than doubling the total from the same period last year amid higher energy prices, trading and refining margins, as chief executive Meg O'Neill outlined the ⁠group's priorities.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/04/iran-war-oil-price-surge-doubles-bps-quarterly-profit-to-more-than-5bn/

[2026-08-04 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mining overhaul could raise $883 million for Mali projects

Snippet: Mali could raise up to 883 million dollars from recent mining reforms to help fund energy, water and transport projects, according to the country’s finance minister.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/mining-overhaul-could-raise-883-million-for-mali-projects/

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

Source: AP News

Title: The Dodgers (and Red Sox?!) are going for it. Is anybody else?

Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal walks to the dugout after warming up before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/baseball-trade-deadline-review-5ed52a33708aa11499f357e90e84f970