[2026-04-18 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Critics cry foul as Live Nation-backed ticket bills roll through Sacramento

Snippet: Sacramento Democrats are pushing a pair of “consumer protection” ticketing bills — but critics say the real winner could be the same powerhouse already accused of dominating the market: Live Nation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/us-news/california-goes-to-war-with-ticket-scalpers-600-resales-could-be-capped-or-banned/

[2026-04-18 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

Snippet: Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3350584/hong-kong-woman-loses-hk49-million-bogus-online-investment-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 22:13 UTC+10:00] [online scam] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

Snippet: Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3350584/hong-kong-woman-loses-hk49-million-bogus-online-investment-experts

[2026-04-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Harrods] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Snippet: Justice for Fayed and Harrods Survivors group claim there are ‘dozens of individuals who must be held to account’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/18/survivors-alleged-sexual-abuse-former-owner-of-harrods-mohamed-al-fayed

[2026-04-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China trade deal has Canadians looking forward to cheaper electric vehicles

Snippet: Canada slashed tariffs on Chinese EVs from the start of last month, but Chinese brands have yet to set up showrooms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350483/china-trade-deal-has-canadians-looking-forward-cheaper-electric-vehicles?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [tariffs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China trade deal has Canadians looking forward to cheaper electric vehicles

Snippet: Canada slashed tariffs on Chinese EVs from the start of last month, but Chinese brands have yet to set up showrooms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350483/china-trade-deal-has-canadians-looking-forward-cheaper-electric-vehicles

[2026-04-18 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Supply chain problems require supply chain solutions

Snippet: AS the conflict entered Day 32 on March 31, 2026, what initially appeared to be a short-term disruption has evolved into a prolonged crisis reshaping global trade, energy flows and supply chain stability.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/tmt-newswire/supply-chain-problems-require-supply-chain-solutions/2323232

[2026-04-18 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran fires on tanker near Oman after re-closing Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: ISLAMABAD — The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on at least one ship in the waters near Oman after Tehran again closed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/us-news/iran-fires-on-tanker-near-oman-after-re-closing-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-04-18 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK agency says IRGC-linked gunboats fired on tanker near Oman

Snippet: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Saturday it had received a report of a tanker being fired upon by what it said were "two gunboats linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)" 20 nautical miles north-east of Oman.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-agency-says-irgc-linked-gunboats-fired-tanker-near-oman

[2026-04-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Earth gets brighter every year but progression is volatile, study finds

Snippet: Covid, light pollution regulations and faltering global economy affect location and intensity of brightness

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/18/earth-brightness-study

[2026-04-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Queens Night Market is back —featuring a global assortment of tantalizing, but affordable grub

Snippet: It’s a melting pot of eats.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/lifestyle/queens-night-market-is-back-with-a-an-assortment-of-affordable-grub/

[2026-04-18 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Moody's changes Bahrain and Iraq's outlook to negative over war fallout | The National

Snippet: Moody's Investors Service has changed its outlook for Bahrain and Iraq from stable to negative, citing the regional conflict's ill-effects on trade and energy flows.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/18/moodys-changes-bahrain-and-iraqs-outlook-to-negative-over-war-fallout/

[2026-04-18 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong buyers snap up more than 180 new homes as market confidence returns

Snippet: About 70 per cent of buyers were end users and 30 per cent investors, with mainland buyers accounting for about 20 per cent of the total

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350573/hong-kong-buyers-snap-more-180-new-homes-market-confidence-returns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 19:39 UTC+10:00] [KT Marina II] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong buyers snap up more than 180 new homes as market confidence returns

Snippet: About 70 per cent of buyers were end users and 30 per cent investors, with mainland buyers accounting for about 20 per cent of the total

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350573/hong-kong-buyers-snap-more-180-new-homes-market-confidence-returns

[2026-04-18 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Business leader slams govt policy decisions in the oil industry

Snippet: Jose Luis Yulo Jr., president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), criticizes the government for its 'stupid' policy decisions in the oil industry, citing the sale of the state’s 40 percent stake in Petron and the removal of the Oil Price Stabilization Fund which, he says, has weakened the country’s ability to cushion fuel price shocks.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/videos/breaking-business-leader-slams-govt-policy-decisions-in-the-oil-industry/2323179

[2026-04-18 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Kazakh gas sector comes of age, spurns Western partners for CITIC

Snippet: A crude oil processing facility in Aktau City, Kazakhstan, that is a joint project between KazMunayGas and China's CITIC. (Screenshot from CITIC website)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/kazakh-gas-sector-comes-of-age-spurns-western-partners-for-citic

[2026-04-18 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ships abort attempt to cross Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran trade threats once again | The National

Snippet: A group of vessels attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz late on Friday, after the US and Iran announced that it has been reopened, but were forced to stop or turn back, demonstrating the extent of confusion there.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/18/ships-abort-attempt-to-cross-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-and-iran-trade-threats-once-again/

[2026-04-18 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse

Snippet: Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of US and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January remain daunted by the future, as damage from airstrikes and internet cuts take a toll.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893399

[2026-04-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s bond moves could see shift in East Asia’s financing model

Snippet: Japanese authorities are promoting the domestic corporate bond market as an alternative for firms seeking funding without losing control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3350329/why-japans-bond-moves-could-see-shift-east-asias-financing-model?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Bank of Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s bond moves could see shift in East Asia’s financing model

Snippet: Japanese authorities are promoting the domestic corporate bond market as an alternative for firms seeking funding without losing control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3350329/why-japans-bond-moves-could-see-shift-east-asias-financing-model

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei retains lead in China smartphone market, Apple shipments surge in first quarter

Snippet: Apple ranked second in the first quarter with a 19 per cent share, boosted by a 20 per cent surge in shipments, the largest growth among the top six brands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350566/huawei-retains-lead-china-smartphone-market-apple-shipments-surge-first-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Huawei retains lead in China smartphones, Apple shipments surge in first quarter

Snippet: Apple ranked second in the first quarter with a 19 per cent share, boosted by a 20 per cent surge in shipments, the largest growth among the top six brands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350566/huawei-retains-lead-china-smartphone-market-apple-shipments-surge-first-quarter

[2026-04-18 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Costco worker reveals why baked goods are never sold hot — and the risk behind it

Snippet: Costco shoppers who stock up on croissants, bagels and pastries may have wondered why baked goods from the brand are never sold hot out of the oven — and they may finally have an answer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/lifestyle/costco-worker-reveals-why-baked-goods-are-never-sold-hot-and-the-mold-risk-behind-it/

[2026-04-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong wants to become a global gold vault. Does the Iran war create an opening?

Snippet: Geopolitical risk is driving a rethink of where bullion is stored – and Hong Kong’s unique status is drawing attention

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350511/hong-kong-wants-become-global-gold-vault-does-iran-war-create-opening?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Germany] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong wants to become a global gold vault. Does the Iran war create an opening?

Snippet: Geopolitical risk is driving a rethink of where bullion is stored – and Hong Kong’s unique status is drawing attention

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350511/hong-kong-wants-become-global-gold-vault-does-iran-war-create-opening

[2026-04-18 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rep. Ilhan Omar blames ‘discrepancy’ on financial disclosures listing $30M net worth – insists she’s not a millionaire

Snippet: Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar blamed an accounting “discrepancy” for errors in a financial disclosure that listed her net worth at up to $30 million – while doubling down that she is not a millionaire, a report said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/us-news/rep-ilhan-omar-blames-discrepancy-on-financial-disclosures-listing-30m-net-worth/

[2026-04-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

Snippet: The president has opened fissures in his base by starting a war he couldn’t finish with Iran, stoking inflation and offending Christians. Barred from running again, he may feel he has nothing to lose

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/18/donald-trump-popularity-iran-christianity-economy

[2026-04-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EXCLUSIVE – Fighting weight and phoenix myths: Inside Piki Lopez’s town hall as cousins rally for ABS-CBN

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/federico-lopez-town-hall-first-gen-carlo-katigbak-cousins-rally-abs-cbn/

[2026-04-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns

Snippet: Policymakers around the world are closely watching developments in the Middle East as they gauge the most prudent response to the economic fallout of the war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/18/iran-war-inflation-prices-energy-trump-economy-end.html

[2026-04-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'It's sad': The U.S.-UK 'special relationship' sours ahead of royal visit to Washington

Snippet: A year ago, the U.K. was negotiating a trade deal with Washington and President Donald Trump's fondness for the country, his mother's birthplace, suggested a positive outlook for the two countries' unusually close diplomatic ties.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/18/us-uk-special-relationship-trump-starmer-king-charles.html

[2026-04-18 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM Supermalls bags top honor at 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

Snippet: SM Supermalls continues to raise the bar for customer excellence after being named Organization of the Year at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, one of the region’s most prestigious programs recognizing innovation in business.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/supplements/sm-supermalls-bags-top-honor-at-2026-asia-pacific-stevie-awards/2323156

[2026-04-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iraq's development agenda has been set back by the US-Israel war in Iran | The National

Snippet: For almost a decade, Iraq has enjoyed relative peace, stability and economic growth. That may all be at risk due to the political fallout from the war that the US and Israel launched against Iran in February.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/18/iraqs-development-agenda-has-been-set-back-by-the-us-israel-war-in-iran/

[2026-04-18 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency

Snippet: A British man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hack the computers of at least a dozen companies and to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from people in the US.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c145yxjrllko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Asian markets fall as conflicting US-Iran messages creates uncertainty

Snippet: Asian stock markets opened lower in early trading a day after a record rally on Wall Street, as uncertainty grew over the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/asian-markets-fall-conflicting-us-iran-messages-creates-uncertainty

[2026-04-18 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Smotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry

Snippet: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has appointed Israel Malachi as the new Director General of the Finance Ministry, following the conclusion of the previous Director General’s term, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893391

[2026-04-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China’s biotech firms shift gears, can AI floor the accelerator?

Snippet: Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350421/chinas-biotech-firms-shift-gears-can-ai-floor-accelerator?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China’s biotech firms shift gears, can AI floor the accelerator?

Snippet: Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350421/chinas-biotech-firms-shift-gears-can-ai-floor-accelerator

[2026-04-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The best midlife investment you can make

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-best-midlife-investment-you-can-make-20260417-p5zovw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/business/foreign-business/us-extends-sanctions-waiver-on-purchases-of-russian-oil/2323133

[2026-04-18 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Air New Zealand invites economy passengers to join mile-high sleep club in world first

Snippet: Socks are mandatory and crumbs, strong perfumes and bed-sharing are forbidden as fliers get cosy with their fellow passengers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350551/air-new-zealand-invites-economy-passengers-join-mile-high-sleep-club-world-first?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 12:23 UTC+10:00] [New York] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Air New Zealand invites economy passengers to join mile-high sleep club in world first

Snippet: Socks are mandatory and crumbs, strong perfumes and bed-sharing are forbidden as fliers get cosy with their fellow passengers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350551/air-new-zealand-invites-economy-passengers-join-mile-high-sleep-club-world-first

[2026-04-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Global oil market hit by 500 million barrel loss amid Iran war

Snippet: The war on Iran has removed about 500 million barrels of crude from the global market, the largest energy supply disruption in modern history, according to data from analytics firm Kpler.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/global-oil-market-hit-500-million-barrel-loss-amid-iran-war

[2026-04-18 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying crude from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-drop-9-and-wall-street-rallies-to-a-record-after-iran-reopens-the-strait-of-hormuz/2323128

[2026-04-18 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister says Korean won stabilizing against dollar, hopes for alignment with market expectations

Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday that the Korean won has been stabilizing against the US dollar following its depreciation amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, expressing hopes that it will align with market expectations.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720093

[2026-04-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers to Hong Kong over 2 years

Snippet: Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350512/tourism-board-invited-1730-influencers-hong-kong-over-2-years?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers to Hong Kong over 2 years

Snippet: Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350512/tourism-board-invited-1730-influencers-hong-kong-over-2-years

[2026-04-18 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Naphtha crunch bites Japanese companies despite PM's assurances

Snippet: From bathtubs to plastic bottles, prices are rising and output is falling

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/naphtha-crunch-bites-japanese-companies-despite-pm-s-assurances

[2026-04-18 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore's GIC wants to help Japan Inc. thrive, CEO says

Snippet: GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat sees many upsides to today's Japanese stock market. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/singapore-s-gic-wants-to-help-japan-inc.-thrive-ceo-says

[2026-04-18 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Top Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. living up to hype this year by ‘going about his business’

Snippet: BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — The eye-popping headlines have become commonplace, announcing life-altering contracts for baseball’s most-prized shortstop prospects.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/sports/top-yankees-prospect-george-lombard-jr-living-up-to-hype/

[2026-04-18 10:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Machete attack on group in Melbourne hospitalises man

Snippet: A teenager was taken to hospital after a masked group attacked a gathering with machetes in Melbourne last night.It's believed about 12 people were seated outside a business at Eaton Mall when a large group of unknown offenders wearing balaclavas approached at about 7.45pm.At least two of the masked group pulled out machetes and attacked an 18-year-old Malvern East man.READ MORE: Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully openHe was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.A

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/machete-attack-on-group-of-men-oakleigh-melbourne/b60e1619-5efb-4b7c-a60e-fecd24b33f8a