[2026-04-22 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fuel price surge eroding purchasing power – BMI

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/business/top-business/fuel-price-surge-eroding-purchasing-power-bmi/2325015

[2026-04-22 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Upgrade story clearly over’, says economist

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/business/top-business/upgrade-story-clearly-over-says-economist/2325016

[2026-04-22 01:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Who is John Ternus, the hardware whiz taking over Apple?

Snippet: Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus is taking over at a critical time for the tech giant, which is facing serious questions about its artificial intelligence strategy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/business/who-is-john-ternus-the-hardware-whiz-taking-over-apple/

[2026-04-22 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows

Snippet: The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr14qplxe8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-22 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Gateway to Wine Country’ Cornerstone Sonoma revived after scandal-fueled decline

Snippet: A once-bustling Wine Country destination that fell into disrepair amid scandal and financial collapse is getting a second chance — and locals are hoping the revival sticks.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/scandal-hit-cornerstone-sonoma-set-for-comeback-after-10-6m-rescue-deal/

[2026-04-22 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Apple’s smooth CEO swap is the ultimate corporate status symbol

Snippet: "Expert, reliable, considered, actionable opinion"

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/12902e63-6414-4906-884a-6d259b6c9dc6

[2026-04-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sweden's EQT raises $15bn to establish largest Asian private equity fund

Snippet: Private equity group EQT has over $310 billion in assets under management. (Photo by Ryuta Minamihata)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/sweden-s-eqt-raises-15bn-to-establish-largest-asian-private-equity-fund

[2026-04-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket promo code NYPMAX: Deposit $20, get $20 for NBA Playoffs markets

Snippet: New users can enter the prediction market space on Polymarket by using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX, especially as the NBA playoffs continue, with three games scheduled for Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/betting/polymarket-promo-code-nypmax-deposit-20-get-20-for-nba-playoffs-markets-2/

[2026-04-22 00:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan weighs age-based filtering on social media to combat addiction

Snippet: Social media addiction, especially among minors, is a growing global concern. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-weighs-age-based-filtering-on-social-media-to-combat-addiction

[2026-04-22 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why is the EU under pressure to suspend its trade agreement with Israel?

Snippet: European Union foreign ministers are meeting to discuss the bloc’s relationship with Israel, and they will also debate whether or not to suspend a key trade agreement.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/why-is-the-eu-under-pressure-to-suspend-its-trade-agreement-with-israel

[2026-04-22 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: War pushes Iran’s fragile economy closer to its limits | The National

Snippet: As the US-Iran ceasefire deadline nears, Tehran’s economy faces a turning point, burdened by war and increasing structural stress. And the impact could reverberate across the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/21/iran-us-war/

[2026-04-22 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iranian citizen extradited to US under Iran-China smuggling indictment

Snippet: A 44-year-old Iranian citizen was extradited to the US last week and will appear in a Seattle District Court on Tuesday on a nine-count indictment related to his attempts to violate trade sanctions imposed on Iran, the Justice Department confirmed.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893737

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Pending Home Sales Rebound Off Record Lows, Despite Rising Mortgage Rates

Snippet: After rising in February, US Pending Home Sales were expected to continue to improve in March (+0.5% MoM) but - despite apparently rising mortgage rates - sales rose 1.5% MoM (even with February revised up to +2.5% MoM). This dragged pending home sales up to +1.8% YoY (to the highest level since Nov 2024)...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/us-pending-home-sales-rebound-record-lows-despite-rising-mortgage-rates

[2026-04-22 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform

Snippet: Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3350924/former-hong-kong-trade-office-chief-contesting-uk-local-elections-reform?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 00:05 UTC+10:00] [Economic and Trade Offices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform

Snippet: Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3350924/former-hong-kong-trade-office-chief-contesting-uk-local-elections-reform

[2026-04-22 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dow jumps 300 points, oil prices dip as investors shrug off Iran war uncertainty

Snippet: US stocks jumped Tuesday morning as oil prices dipped and investors largely looked past uncertainty around the Iran war – instead hoping for a peace deal and focusing on strong earnings.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/business/dow-jumps-300-points-oil-prices-dip-as-investors-shrug-off-iran-war-uncertainty/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Apple CEO John Ternus inherits a complex China portfolio as Tim Cook steps aside

Snippet: Market researcher IDC says the Apple CEO transition marks ‘the most consequential leadership change in consumer technology in years’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350869/new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-inherits-complex-china-portfolio-tim-cook-steps-aside?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [iPhone Air] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Apple CEO John Ternus inherits a complex China portfolio as Tim Cook steps aside

Snippet: Market researcher IDC says the Apple CEO transition marks ‘the most consequential leadership change in consumer technology in years’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350869/new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-inherits-complex-china-portfolio-tim-cook-steps-aside

[2026-04-21 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Watch Live: Kevin Warsh Faces Democratic Fire In Contentious Senate Confirmation Hearing For Fed Chair

Snippet: President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Banking Committee today at 10:00 a.m. ET for his confirmation hearing - his first public test in the high-stakes process to become the next chair of the central bank.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-live-kevin-warsh-faces-democratic-fire-contentious-senate-confirmation-hearing-fed

[2026-04-21 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Snippet: Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350922/hong-kong-aiming-curb-illicit-fuel-trade-tougher-penalties-source?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 23:53 UTC+10:00] [public safety] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Snippet: Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350922/hong-kong-aiming-curb-illicit-fuel-trade-tougher-penalties-source

[2026-04-21 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Palestine weekly wrap: Coordinated attacks and evictions in Gaza, West Bank

Snippet: There was a time when various developments from this past week – such as the Israeli government spending hundreds of thousands of dollars promoting ultra-nationalist marches, a sanctioned settler leading army-escorted livestock raids on a Palestinian village, and the Israeli finance minister calling for the full military occupation and settlement of Gaza while speaking at once-dismantled occupied West Bank settlements – would have been met with outcry or debate in some corners of Israeli society.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/palestine-weekly-wrap-coordinated-attacks-and-evictions-in-gaza-west-bank

[2026-04-21 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Amazon invests another $5B in Anthropic

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon on Monday said it pumped another $5 billion into Anthropic as it ramps up its collaboration with the startup behind Claude artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/business/sunday-business-it/amazon-invests-another-5b-in-anthropic/2325144

[2026-04-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Episode 3 Recap: Open For Business

Snippet: “If you are into a certain Type of Guy, Nick Offerman has never been hotter.” When I saw critic Angie Han post these words, I had not yet watched this third and final episode in Margo’s Got Money Trouble’s three-part premiere. I had not yet seen the vision. But it simply cannot be denied: Nick Offerman looks amazing in this show.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/21/margos-got-money-troubles-episode-3-recap/

[2026-04-21 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: DHL CEO Warns Prolonged Energy Shock Could Push Global Economy To "Tipping Point"

Snippet: DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer warned Bloomberg TV earlier this morning that a persistent Gulf energy shock could morph into broader trouble for the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/dhl-ceo-warns-prolonged-energy-shock-could-push-global-economy-tipping-point

[2026-04-21 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Test fires help scientists protect homes from climate change fueled fires

Snippet: A wildfire researcher walks in front of an accessory dwelling unit burning during an experiment at the Institute for Business & Home Safety center on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Richburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-wildfire-testing-homes-a7c768e84a499d7e51be160f51739dbf

[2026-04-21 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says he'll 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refund

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Tuesday told CNBC that he will gratefully "remember" U.S. companies that do not seek refunds for the tariffs he unilaterally imposed, which the Supreme Court later ruled were illegal.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/trump-says-hell-remember-companies-that-dont-seek-tariff-refund.html

[2026-04-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Economist Justin Lin urges West to adopt ‘Eastern wisdom’ as China moves up value chain

Snippet: Former World Bank economist defends Beijing’s industrial strategy amid ‘overcapacity’ allegations, points to Germany and a ‘double standard’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350885/economist-justin-lin-urges-west-adopt-eastern-wisdom-china-moves-value-chain

[2026-04-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Economist Justin Lin urges West to adopt ‘Eastern wisdom’ as China moves up value chain

Snippet: Former World Bank economist defends Beijing’s industrial strategy amid ‘overcapacity’ allegations, points to Germany and a ‘double standard’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350885/economist-justin-lin-urges-west-adopt-eastern-wisdom-china-moves-value-chain?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First AI driverless trucks deployed to tackle Hong Kong port labour shortage

Snippet: Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350914/first-ai-driverless-trucks-deployed-tackle-hong-kong-port-labour-shortage?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 22:50 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First AI driverless trucks deployed to tackle Hong Kong port labour shortage

Snippet: Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350914/first-ai-driverless-trucks-deployed-tackle-hong-kong-port-labour-shortage

[2026-04-21 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Commerce Department: March retail sales rise 1.7% as gas station sales surge 15.5%

Snippet: A woman carries reuable shopping bags to her car on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/retail-sales-iran-war-inflation-economy-f760bbaba29f9ba040ae7da8041e9388

[2026-04-21 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Employment Additions Accelerate As Retail Sales Soar In March

Snippet: BofA's (almost) omnipotent analysts forecasted a stronger than expected retail sales print this morning as tax refunds trump surging gas prices...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/us-employment-additions-accelerate-retail-sales-soar-march

[2026-04-21 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CRRC drops bid for Lisbon metro deal as EU finds ‘billions’ in subsidies probe

Snippet: Polish firm to replace state-backed Chinese giant as Brussels uses regulatory powers to curb what it says is market-distorting foreign aid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350912/chinas-crrc-drops-bid-lisbon-metro-deal-eu-finds-billions-subsidies-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 22:36 UTC+10:00] [Brussels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s CRRC drops bid for Lisbon metro deal as EU finds ‘billions’ in subsidies probe

Snippet: Polish firm to replace state-backed Chinese giant as Brussels uses regulatory powers to curb what it says is market-distorting foreign aid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350912/chinas-crrc-drops-bid-lisbon-metro-deal-eu-finds-billions-subsidies-probe

[2026-04-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Investcorp Capital acquires US real estate assets for $200m | The National

Snippet: Investcorp Capital, an Abu Dhabi-listed asset manager, said it invested $200 million in US real estate assets as it looks to grow its portfolio of investments in the world’s leading economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/21/investcorp-capital-invests-200m-in-us-real-estate/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BDO brings modern banking to Siargao with new branch opening

Snippet: There was a time when banking in Siargao meant boat rides to other islands or to mainland Mindanao. Business owners had to shuffle large amounts of cash to get by and tourists needed to withdraw enough for the duration of their stay.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/regions/bdo-brings-modern-banking-to-siargao-with-new-branch-opening/2324961

[2026-04-21 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pop star Fujii Kaze pulls plug on Hong Kong show as Japanese acts shun city

Snippet: Hong Kong was originally listed as one of the stops in the singer-songwriter’s ‘Prema World Tour’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350907/pop-star-fujii-kaze-pulls-plug-hong-kong-show-japanese-acts-shun-city?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 22:07 UTC+10:00] [Fujii Kaze] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pop star Fujii Kaze pulls plug on Hong Kong show as Japanese acts shun city

Snippet: Hong Kong was originally listed as one of the stops in the singer-songwriter’s ‘Prema World Tour’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350907/pop-star-fujii-kaze-pulls-plug-hong-kong-show-japanese-acts-shun-city

[2026-04-21 21:57 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: France freezes €6B spending this year because of Middle East crisis

Snippet: PARIS — France is putting €6 billion of spending on hold this year because of the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/france-budget-freeze-6-billion-euro-middle-east-crisis/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-21 21:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's screen industry contributes W24tr to GDP: MPA Korea report

Snippet: Industry stakeholders convene for Economic Contribution Report unveiling as writers' association raises residual concerns

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722506

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sino Land-led consortium clinches Kam Sheung Road Phase Two with US$1.7 billion investment

Snippet: Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng said the Kam Sheung Road project marks a key step in advancing the Northern Metropolis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3350904/sino-land-led-consortium-clinches-kam-sheung-road-phase-two-us17-billion-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Daryl Ng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sino Land-led consortium clinches Kam Sheung Road Phase Two with US$1.7 billion investment

Snippet: Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng said the Kam Sheung Road project marks a key step in advancing the Northern Metropolis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3350904/sino-land-led-consortium-clinches-kam-sheung-road-phase-two-us17-billion-investment

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong property investment soars on lower funding costs, rising demand

Snippet: Hong Kong’s commercial property market draws US$1.6 billion in the first quarter, driven by office, retail and hotel demand amid lower Hibor rates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350899/hong-kong-property-investment-soars-lower-funding-costs-rising-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Dah Sing Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong property investment soars on lower funding costs, rising demand

Snippet: Hong Kong’s commercial property market draws US$1.6 billion in the first quarter, driven by office, retail and hotel demand amid lower Hibor rates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350899/hong-kong-property-investment-soars-lower-funding-costs-rising-demand

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Volkswagen announces voice AI in its Chinese cars from later this year

Snippet: German auto giant Volkswagen announced it's incorporating AI voice commands into its cars for the Chinese market.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/volkswagen-voice-ai-chinese-cars-automaker.html

[2026-04-21 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Sheikh Zayed kept going': UAE launches entrepreneur training scheme inspired by Founding Father | The National

Snippet: Hundreds of Emiratis are to receive training under an initiative aimed at improving productivity and building resilience in the national economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/21/sheikh-zayed-kept-going-uae-launches-entrepreneur-training-scheme-inspired-by-founding-father/

[2026-04-21 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese lidar maker building first overseas plant in Southeast Asia

Snippet: Mark Qiu, chief executive of Robosense Technology, speaks at a launch event on April 21 in Shenzhen. (Robosense Technology)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/chinese-lidar-maker-building-first-overseas-plant-in-southeast-asia

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang after travel request

Snippet: The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3350898/south-korean-police-seek-arrest-warrant-hybe-founder-bang-after-travel-request?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang after travel request

Snippet: The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3350898/south-korean-police-seek-arrest-warrant-hybe-founder-bang-after-travel-request