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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris says Iran war pause won't derail UAE property boom | The National

Snippet: Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris expects the UAE property market to bounce back strongly and “continue booming”, as he announced a Dh30 billion ($8.17 billion) expansion of a "mini city" real estate project between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/16/egyptian-billionaire-naguib-sawiris-says-iran-war-pause-wont-derail-uae-property-boom/

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The Iran war has neither derailed nor stalled the Gulf's progress | The National

Snippet: Adversity can build character, but more often reveals it. Over the past few weeks, as Iran attacked civilian targets in the Gulf region, the world has seen the foresight of nations that have spent years preparing for such a possibility and their resilience in withstanding it. The UAE’s decades of forward-looking strategic investment across vital areas of national interest – from diversifying the economy, to building partnerships with global businesses and universities, to bolstering national defences – helped it to

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/16/the-us-israel-war-with-iran-has-neither-derailed-nor-stalled-the-gulfs-progress/

[2026-04-16 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC furniture retailer to repay shoppers in $350K settlement over delays, damage — and you may be eligible

Snippet: A Brooklyn-based furniture retailer has agreed to pay up to $350,000 to settle claims it cheated customers out of refunds – and you may be eligible for a payment.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/nyc-furniture-retailer-1stopbedrooms-to-repay-shoppers-in-350k-settlement/

[2026-04-16 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: What is happening at Strait of Hormuz as it faces double blockade? | The National

Snippet: For now, all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz in the war between the US and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/16/what-is-happening-at-strait-of-hormuz-as-it-faces-double-blockade/

[2026-04-16 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Spoofing and double blockade: What is happening at Strait of Hormuz? | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/17/spoofing-and-double-blockade-what-is-happening-at-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-04-16 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: ECB keeps markets guessing on rates with two weeks to go, warns of ‘layer cake of shocks’

Snippet: With less than 2 weeks remaining until the next European Central Bank meeting, the bloc's policymakers appear undecided on the future of interest rates.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/ecb-interest-rates-hike-inflation-iran-washington.html

[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trade tensions make rest of world less keen to invest in US and China, survey finds

Snippet: US and China have ‘suffered the most’ amid global decline in outbound investment appetite due to heightened geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350343/trade-tensions-make-rest-world-less-keen-invest-us-and-china-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [foreign investment] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trade tensions make rest of world less keen to invest in US and China, survey finds

Snippet: US and China have ‘suffered the most’ amid global decline in outbound investment appetite due to heightened geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350343/trade-tensions-make-rest-world-less-keen-invest-us-and-china-survey-finds

[2026-04-16 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hamas bomber, PFLP commander exchanged for Oct. 7 hostages to speak at Argentina trade union HQ

Snippet: Two Palestinian terrorists released in ransoms for the October 7 Massacre hostages are set to speak on Friday at the San Lorenzo headquarters of Argentina's State Workers Association (ATE), according to social media posts by the union's Rosario branch and Action for Palestine Rosario.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-893251

[2026-04-16 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "The Roaring 2020s Are Back": S&P Futures Hit New Record With Nasdaq Up 12 Straight Days On Iran Truce Optimism

Snippet: Stock futures are edging higher on continued optimism about an extended truce in the Middle East, while Taiwan Semi's solid results have sparked another leg higher in AI trade. As of 8:15 am ET, S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 contracts +0.2%, and on pace for a 12th day of gains.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/roaring-2020s-are-back-sp-futures-hit-new-record-nasdaq-12-straight-days-iran-truce

[2026-04-16 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation

Snippet: New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war's impact on the economy, saying it already has shown signs of hiking prices and slowing growth.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/new-york-fed-president-williams-worries-war-will-slow-growth-aggravate-inflation.html

[2026-04-16 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Middle East crisis tests African economies [Business Africa]

Snippet: After a strong 2025, African economies are facing a new threat: the war in the Middle East. The African Development Bank warns it could cost the continent up to 1.5 percentage points of growth this year.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/middle-east-crisis-tests-african-economies-business-africa/

[2026-04-16 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s PBOC raises leverage ratios for foreign lenders to support outbound investment

Snippet: Beijing’s move to lift offshore-loan quotas seen helping stabilise yuan against weaker US dollar while accommodating a surge in net financing via ‘panda bonds’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350350/chinas-pboc-raises-leverage-ratios-foreign-lenders-support-outbound-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Gary Ng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s PBOC raises leverage ratios for foreign lenders to support outbound investment

Snippet: Beijing’s move to lift offshore-loan quotas seen helping stabilise yuan against weaker US dollar while accommodating a surge in net financing via ‘panda bonds’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350350/chinas-pboc-raises-leverage-ratios-foreign-lenders-support-outbound-investment

[2026-04-16 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Luxury group Kering seeks to make Gucci 'unmissable' again

Snippet: FLORENCE — French luxury group Kering promised Thursday to make its flagship Gucci brand once again "unmissable" and boost production of leather goods as it seeks to turn around its financial performance.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/entertainment-lifestyle/luxury-group-kering-seeks-to-make-gucci-unmissable-again/2321967

[2026-04-16 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK eases rules for hedge funds in sweeping overhaul of short selling rules

Snippet: The U.K.'s financial watchdog has eased restrictions on hedge funds after relaxing rules on short selling, and slashing administrative and reporting requirements.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/fca-uk-hedge-funds-investors-short-sellers-red-tape-rules-regulation-financial-conduct-authority.html

[2026-04-16 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Elliott presses Daikin for big share buyback in activist push

Snippet: Some analysts believe activist fund Elliot's investment in air conditioner maker Daikin was sparked by changes to Japan's corporate governance code. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Risa Kawaba and Manami Yamada)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/elliott-presses-daikin-for-big-share-buyback-in-activist-push

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda to debut made-in-China EV in Japan in a first for Japanese automakers

Snippet: Honda's Insight EV is a joint venture built in China and has a range of 535 kilometers per charge. (Honda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/honda-to-debut-made-in-china-ev-in-japan-in-a-first-for-japanese-automakers

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda to debut made-in-China EV in Japan in a first for local automakers

Snippet: Honda's Insight EV is built in China and has a range of 535 kilometers per charge. (Honda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/honda-to-debut-made-in-china-ev-in-japan-in-a-first-for-local-automakers

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Black market workarounds for Claude scale up as Anthropic tightens ID checks

Snippet: Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350321/black-market-workarounds-claude-scale-anthropic-tightens-id-checks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Black market workarounds for Claude scale up as Anthropic tightens ID checks

Snippet: Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3350321/black-market-workarounds-claude-scale-anthropic-tightens-id-checks

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Paying for a funeral would force more than half of Americans into debt: study

Snippet: A funeral is one of the few costs in life that’s guaranteed – but more than half of Americans admitted they would be forced to borrow money to afford a burial service, according to a new survey.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/paying-for-a-funeral-would-force-more-than-half-of-americans-into-debt-study/

[2026-04-16 21:57 UTC+10:00] [Airline industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left due to Iran war, says energy chief

Snippet: There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/16/europe-supply-jet-fuel-iran-war-flight-cancellations-iea

[2026-04-16 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Two global investors with almost $700bn in assets set up base in ADGM | The National

Snippet: Two global alternative investor managers with almost $700 billion in assets have set up base in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, despite the war-driven uncertainties.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/16/two-global-investors-with-almost-700bn-in-assets-set-up-base-in-adgm/

[2026-04-16 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: CNBC

Title: ‘Guns vs. butter’: IMF flags tough trade-offs as governments ramp up defense spending

Snippet: A new era of higher defense spending has prompted the International Monetary Fund to warn of an emerging "guns versus butter" trade-off, with governments expected to face tough choices on debt and public spending.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/defense-imf-guns-butter-social-spending-iran-war-russia-ukraine.html

[2026-04-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chef José Andrés warns of multi-year world famine from Iran war

Snippet: World Central Kitchen founder believes the war could cause a ‘silent’ collapse of the global fertilizer trade

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/16/chef-jose-andres-iran-war-famine

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Hasan Piker proves it: nothing is too far left for today’s Democrats

Snippet: It’s not every day that corporate media unintentionally displays the modern Democratic Party’s headlong descent into radicalism — but it’s exactly what happened Sunday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/hasan-piker-proves-it-nothings-too-far-left-for-the-democrats/

[2026-04-16 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Smoke Plume Rises Above Krasnodar Oil Refinery After Ukraine and Russia Trade Deadly Barrages

Snippet: A large plume of black smoke visible from space rose over the Black Sea on Thursday after a Ukrainian drone strike was reported to have set a major oil refinery in the southern Krasnodar region ablaze.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/16/smoke-plume-rises-above-krasnodar-oil-refinery-after-ukraine-and-russia-trade-deadly-barrages-a92515

[2026-04-16 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Smoke Plume Rises Above Krasnodar Oil Depot After Ukraine and Russia Trade Deadly Barrages

Snippet: A large plume of black smoke visible from space rose over the Black Sea on Thursday afternoon after a Ukrainian drone strike was reported to have sparked a fire at a major oil export hub in the southern Krasnodar region.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/16/smoke-plume-rises-above-krasnodar-oil-depot-after-ukraine-and-russia-trade-deadly-barrages-a92515

[2026-04-16 20:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Joint effort between PH, China urged to speed up clean energy shift

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/joint-effort-china-urged-speed-up-clean-energy-shift/

[2026-04-16 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bitcoin vs. Stocks: It’s time to stop pretending they’re the same

Snippet: Open up your brokerage app on any given day, and the contrast is almost comical.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/stocks-vs-bitcoin-portfolio-guide/

[2026-04-16 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Central Bank Governor Warns of Unprecedented Labor Shortage

Snippet: Russia is facing a labor shortage for the first time in its modern history, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said Thursday, warning that an overheated economy is driving inflation and complicating interest rate policy.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/16/russian-central-bank-governor-warns-of-unprecedented-labor-shortage-a92517

[2026-04-16 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Político sudafricano Julius Malema, condenado a 5 años de cárcel por disparar en un mitin

Snippet: Julius Malema, líder del partido Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), durante una vista judicial previa a su sentencia, en East London, Sudñafrica, el 15 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/STR)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sudafrica-julius-malema-carcel-armas-49f3736a3a6bf8bf510d9cdb9ea8bcb1

[2026-04-16 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: BBC unveils ‘devastating’ wave of job cuts amid financial strain

Snippet: British state broadcaster the BBC is set to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs – about 10% of its workforce – as part of efforts to reduce operating expenses.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638490-bbc-jobs-axed-costs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-16 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Police, prosecution trade blame over protest-related court losses

Snippet: A public dispute broke out on Wednesday between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office after police said two tort rulings had been issued against the force and against officers and commanders over the handling of protests - in cases in which the defendants were not represented by the prosecution.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-893206

[2026-04-16 20:01 UTC+10:00] [South Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: South African politician Julius Malema given five-year jail term for gun offence

Snippet: Leader of leftwing Economic Freedom Fighters was convicted last year for firing rifle in the air at 2018 rally

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/16/south-africa-julius-malema-jail-term-rifle

[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition

Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350313/china-fast-tracks-hydrogen-strategy-scale-phase-high-stakes-energy-transition?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [solar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition

Snippet: China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350313/china-fast-tracks-hydrogen-strategy-scale-phase-high-stakes-energy-transition

[2026-04-16 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years

Snippet: Julius Malema, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader stands in the dock during his pre-sentencing hearing at court, East London, South Africa, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/STR)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-julius-malema-jail-guns-da8b822071b227e3861e37af5fa072b4

[2026-04-16 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump administration calls on other nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration to ‘promote America First values’: report

Snippet: The Trump administration is reportedly lobbying other nations to back a new “trade over aid” initiative, which would see them promoting “America First” values by investing in US companies – instead of splurging on overseas development projects.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/trump-administration-calls-on-other-nations-to-sign-trade-over-aid-declaration-to-promote-america-first-values-report/

[2026-04-16 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran halts petrochemical exports until further notice

Snippet: Iran halted all petrochemical exports to prioritise domestic supply and prevent shortages of raw materials, the economic newspaper Donya-e-Eqtesad reported on Thursday, due to disrupted production after Israel struck several petrochemical hubs.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-halts-petrochemical-exports-until-further-notice

[2026-04-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bread, milk and fresh vegies: Grocery inflation is creeping back

Snippet: Fresh vegetables, bread, milk and eggs will be among the first items in the grocery basket expected to cost more after the price of fuel and fertiliser doubled because of the US-Israel war on Iran, forcing some farmers to plant fewer crops.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/bread-milk-and-fresh-vegies-grocery-inflation-is-creeping-back-20260415-p5zo3d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?

Snippet: Politicians often talk about the importance of economic growth.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j7p38jg15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Allan urged to recall parliament to stop flow of dark election money

Snippet: Campaign finance experts have urged the Victorian government to recall parliament and introduce emergency legislation to prevent the flow of dark money to political candidates ahead of this year’s state election.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/allan-urged-to-recall-parliament-to-stop-flow-of-dark-election-money-20260416-p5zojd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: China's Jereh Group to invest in UAE clean energy and industrial sectors | The National

Snippet: The UAE Ministry of Investment and China's Jereh Group have partnered to develop a clean energy and industrial platform in the Emirates as part of sustainability efforts.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/16/chinas-jereh-group-to-invest-in-uae-clean-energy-and-industrial-sectors/

[2026-04-16 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Solar panel project helps both customers and communities nationwide

Snippet: AMID the current energy state of emergency, and as demand for electricity rises during the summer months, SM Supermalls reinforces its energy efficiency practices to serve its customers and surrounding communities undisrupted on top of sustaining its operations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/business/green-industries/solar-panel-project-helps-both-customers-and-communities-nationwide/2321710

[2026-04-16 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Aldar secures $1.36bn in sustainability-linked credit to fund expansion | The National

Snippet: Aldar Properties has raised Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) in sustainability-linked credit as it seeks to expand operations.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/16/aldar-secures-136bn-in-sustainability-linked-credit-to-fund-expansion/

[2026-04-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: UK Voters Call For Lower Taxes & Energy Bills As Economic Concerns Grow

Snippet: According to a new poll, most British voters want lower energy costs and tax cuts to support growth.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/uk-voters-call-lower-taxes-energy-bills-economic-concerns-grow

[2026-04-16 18:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee to make state visits to India, Vietnam to bolster economic and supply chain ties

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719097

[2026-04-16 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Northern Territory ready for Korean companies: minister

Snippet: Australia’s Northern Territory is positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner for South Korea for Korean investment in energy, critical minerals, and infrastructure, Robyn Cahill, Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations of the territory said in a written interview with The Korea Herald on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719088