[2026-04-15 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump says US-Iran war 'very close' to ending amid ceasefire deal

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said the US-Iran war is “very close” to ending, as hostilities ease under a two-week ceasefire agreement, in an interview with Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893031

[2026-04-15 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Gina Rinehart] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting to pay hundreds of millions’ worth of royalties to rival family in ‘half loss half win’

Snippet: Landmark ruling finds Wright Prospecting successfully made out its contractual claim to 50% of past and future royalties from Hope Downs iron ore project

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/15/gina-rinehart-hancock-prospecting-royalties-wright-family-heirs-supreme-court-ntwnfb

[2026-04-15 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Auntie AI: China's chatbot makers cultivate senior users

Snippet: Elderly people learn to use smartphones at a senior citizens' university in Taiyuan, China. Older users are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for medical advice, help with daily tasks and more. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/auntie-ai-china-s-chatbot-makers-cultivate-senior-users

[2026-04-15 13:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: TMK throws doors open to partners for Mongolian gas project

Snippet: TMK Energy has seized the spotlight at the prestigious SEAPEX Conference in Manila, flinging open its data room and formally kicking off a farm-out process for its Gurvantes XXXV coal seam gas project in Mongolia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/tmk-throws-doors-open-to-partners-for-mongolian-gas-project-20260415-p5zo4x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hormuz blockade: shipping industry slams transit fees as 20,000 seafarers still stranded

Snippet: A ‘retrograde’ toll proposal by Tehran risks similar charges in other vital waterways, warns global association for merchant shipowners and operators

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350067/hormuz-blockade-shipping-industry-slams-transit-fees-20000-seafarers-still-stranded?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hormuz blockade: shipping body slams transit fees as 20,000 seafarers stranded

Snippet: A ‘retrograde’ toll proposal by Tehran risks similar charges in other vital waterways, warns global association for merchant shipowners and operators

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350067/hormuz-blockade-shipping-industry-slams-transit-fees-20000-seafarers-still-stranded

[2026-04-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: No panic selling as Gulf investors adjust portfolios amid war-driven volatility | The National

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

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/15/no-panic-selling-as-gulf-investors-adjust-portfolios-amid-war-driven-volatility/

[2026-04-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: It's time for the IMF and World Bank to be bold | The National

Snippet: Mohammed Soliman is someone who knows the International Monetary Fund and World Bank well. A senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, he has been attending the organisations’ spring meetings for more than a decade. So, when he told The National this week in Washington that the main theme of this year’s IMF-World Bank Group gatherings is how “uncertainty is certain”, he articulated a general anxiety about a global economic crisis with far-reaching implications.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/15/imf-world-bank-spring-meetings-hormuz-economy/

[2026-04-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Americas] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Why Europe should strive to increase its clinical trials

Snippet: The pharmaceutical sector is the engine room that drives clinical trial activity and the benefits that go way beyond patient care. Clinical research delivers significant economic growth, and the European Union has the potential to deliver so much more.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/why-europe-should-strive-to-increase-its-clinical-trials/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-15 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Knicks facing much tougher Hawks who have thrived since Trae Young trade

Snippet: Just what kind of challenge do the Knicks have on their hands?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/sports/knicks-facing-much-tougher-hawks-who-have-thrived-since-trae-young-trade/

[2026-04-15 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics says Sony-TCL TV venture will not be a threat

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Wednesday voiced confidence in competing with a planned joint venture between global TV manufacturers TCL and Sony, insisting the market impact of the envisioned entity will likely be limited.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415004800320

[2026-04-15 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks surge as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price fears

Snippet: Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rally on US-Iran dialogue hopes, falling oil prices and Wall Street gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350108/hong-kong-stocks-surge-hopes-us-iran-talks-ease-oil-price-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 12:28 UTC+10:00] [Hang Seng Index] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks surge as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price fears

Snippet: Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rally on US-Iran dialogue hopes, falling oil prices and Wall Street gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350108/hong-kong-stocks-surge-hopes-us-iran-talks-ease-oil-price-fears

[2026-04-15 12:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pulmuone hits global No. 3 in ESG ranking

Snippet: Pulmuone said Wednesday it ranked third among global food companies in the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment conducted by S&P Global, marking its highest-ever placement.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717692

[2026-04-15 12:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Celltrion named Top 1% in S&P Global ESG ranking

Snippet: Celltrion said it has been named a “Top 1%” company in the biotechnology sector of the Corporate Sustainability Assessment conducted by S&P Global.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717691

[2026-04-15 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California tries to criminalize journalism — to protect fraud

Snippet: A bill moving through the California Legislature would give taxpayer-funded organizations the power to demand the removal of videos recorded in public spaces — and impose steep financial penalties on anyone who publishes them.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/opinion/california-tries-to-criminalize-journalism-again/

[2026-04-15 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mercedes-Benz recalls over 24K vehicles due to defect that could cause sudden failure

Snippet: Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles due to an issue with the drive shaft universal joint, which may unexpectedly break, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/business/mercedes-benz-recalls-over-24k-vehicles-due-to-drive-shaft-defect/

[2026-04-15 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: When the war is over, the world won’t be the same

Snippet: April 15, 2026 — 12:08pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/when-the-war-is-over-the-world-won-t-be-the-same-20260415-p5zo02.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Airline industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Air New Zealand's economy Skynest bunk beds set for launch

Snippet: Passengers can book a four-hour session in the bunk beds from May for Auckland-New York flights but airline cautions against smuggling in children

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/15/air-new-zealand-skynest-bunk-beds-sleep-pods-economy

[2026-04-15 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: How white should your teeth actually be?

Snippet: Dentists say there is natural variation in the colour of people's teeth. (Adobe Stock)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/how-white-should-teeth-be/106424260

[2026-04-15 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Griff McGarry joins Dodgers in a trade with Phillies

Snippet: LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Griff McGarry from the Philadelphia Phillies for international pool money on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/phillies-dodgers-trade-griff-mcgarry-cda7064daddacf81ef0ab12aa7de825e

[2026-04-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trade ministry vows swift execution of extra budget to support export firms

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The trade ministry will swiftly execute its extra budget secured for supporting export companies facing difficulties due to the prolonging crisis in the Middle East, Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415003600320

[2026-04-15 11:49 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Amazon’s $16.3 billion deal amps up rivalry with Elon Musk

Snippet: Amazon.com’s $US11.6 billion ($16.3 billion) deal to buy Globalstar ramps up competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite communications, a market predicted to double to $US200 billion in the coming years.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/amazon-s-16-3-billion-deal-amps-up-rivalry-with-elon-musk-20260415-p5zo18.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Finance giant fined millions for sending unstoppable spam

Snippet: Topic:Financial Services

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/latitude-finance-fined-millions-for-breaching-spam-laws/106566490

[2026-04-15 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BSP eases loan rules to cushion energy shock

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) set out temporary regulatory relief measures to prevent a surge in loan defaults and preserve financial stability as rising energy prices strain households and businesses.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/business/bsp-eases-loan-rules-to-cushion-energy-shock/2320564

[2026-04-15 11:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US to launch tariff refund system on April 20

Snippet: President Donald Trump's administration plans to launch next Monday the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the companies paid in tariffs that the US Supreme Court struck down in February as unlawful.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717588

[2026-04-15 11:22 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Travel news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Air NZ reveals launch date, pricing for economy class bunk beds

Snippet: Economy class Air New Zealand passengers flying to New York will be able to take a break from their seats and sleep on a bunk bed from November, with the airline announcing its “Skynest” concept will be on sale from May 18.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/air-nz-reveals-launch-date-pricing-for-economy-class-bunk-beds-20260415-p5zo28.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief highlights S. Korea's openness to investment in meeting with global IBs

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol stressed that South Korea remains widely open to investment during a briefing with major global investors in the United States, underscoring the Seoul government's market reform efforts, his office said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415002400320

[2026-04-15 10:38 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Fuel shock sends consumer confidence plummeting to near-COVID low

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/consumer-confidence-index-covid-fuel-economy-spending/a5c40de7-bf31-4a4b-ade6-43f48375cfed

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Members of corporate owner families paid average 2.7 bln won

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Owner family members of large business groups were paid an average 2.7 billion won (US$1.83 million) in salary last year, with Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn topping the list, industry data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415001400320

[2026-04-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins

Snippet: HSBC eyes retail stablecoin roll-out via PayMe in second half of 2026, as Standard Chartered-led joint venture focuses on institutions first

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350089/how-paymes-33-million-users-and-hong-kong-firms-could-start-using-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins

Snippet: HSBC eyes retail stablecoin roll-out via PayMe in second half of 2026, as Standard Chartered-led joint venture focuses on institutions first

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350089/how-paymes-33-million-users-and-hong-kong-firms-could-start-using-stablecoins

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes Persian Gulf blockade?

Snippet: Nomura says more than 90 per cent of the crude oil imported by Japan and the Philippines comes from the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350051/which-countries-are-most-vulnerable-us-imposes-its-own-blockade-persian-gulf

[2026-04-15 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia's Perodua aims to bolster long-term EV value to fend off China rivals

Snippet: Malaysia's Perodua launched its first electric car, the QV-E, in December 2025. (Photo by Ahmad Mustakim)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/malaysia-s-perodua-aims-to-bolster-long-term-ev-value-to-fend-off-china-rivals

[2026-04-15 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente

Snippet: Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has called on the United States to lift the suite of sanctions that have hammered the country’s economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/delcy-rodriguez-calls-for-a-venezuela-free-of-sanctions-amid-us-detente

[2026-04-15 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giants have ‘good conversations’ with Dexter Lawrence as they seek ‘resolution’ after trade request

Snippet: The lines of communication are open.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/sports/giants-have-good-conversations-with-dexter-lawrence/

[2026-04-15 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s U-turn on basketball betting a prudent move

Snippet: Officials have warned that launching the betting scheme at this time would encourage participation in illegal prediction market gambling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350029/hong-kongs-u-turn-basketball-betting-prudent-move?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 09:15 UTC+10:00] [public finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s U-turn on basketball betting a prudent move

Snippet: Officials have warned that launching the betting scheme at this time would encourage participation in illegal prediction market gambling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350029/hong-kongs-u-turn-basketball-betting-prudent-move

[2026-04-15 09:01 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cuba could beat US energy blockade with $8bn investment in renewables, says thinktank

Snippet: Report by Common Wealth argues rest of the world should pay for country’s transition as reparative climate finance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/cuba-beat-us-energy-blockade-investment-renewables

[2026-04-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Eddie Kwok] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland buyers fuel 93 per cent surge in Hong Kong property deal value

Snippet: Mainland buyers return in force as a stronger yuan, talent inflows and demand for new homes lift Hong Kong’s property market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350070/mainland-buyers-fuel-93-cent-surge-hong-kong-property-deal-value

[2026-04-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese buyers fuel 93 per cent surge in Hong Kong property deal value

Snippet: Mainland buyers return in force as a stronger yuan, talent inflows and demand for new homes lift Hong Kong’s property market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350070/mainland-buyers-fuel-93-cent-surge-hong-kong-property-deal-value?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say

Snippet: The US will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar waiver on sanctions on Russian oil expire over the weekend, two administration officials told Reuters on Tuesday, as the US imposes a blockade on shipments from Iranian ports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-893022

[2026-04-15 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: JP Morgan sees a strong US economy despite Iran war risks | The National

Snippet: JP Morgan Chase, the biggest US lender by assets, said it expects strong consumer spending and artificial intelligence investment to contribute to a resilient economy, despite inflation risks associated with the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/14/jp-morgan-sees-a-strong-us-economy-despite-iran-war-risks/

[2026-04-15 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US vows to unleash full ‘Economic Fury’ on Tehran: ‘Maintaining maximum pressure’

Snippet: The US warned Tuesday it will unleash full “Economic Fury” on Iran, ending a reprieve on sanctions of Tehran oil at sea and threatening to move against foreign banks that back Iran’s terror activities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/world-news/us-vows-to-unleash-full-economic-fury-on-iran/

[2026-04-15 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 15)

Snippet: Prepare for long haulThe government must handle potential economic risks with medium- to long-term contingency measures

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415000600315

[2026-04-15 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Macy’s to close 14 stores by end of year — including 2 California locations

Snippet: Department store chain Macy’s is set to shutter 14 store locations around the country, two of which are in California.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/business/macys-stores-set-to-close-in-california/

[2026-04-15 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan bullet train's private rooms boast latest soundproofing, Wi-Fi tech

Snippet: The private compartments will be the first on the Tokaido bullet train in 23 years. (Central Japan Railway)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-bullet-train-s-private-rooms-boast-latest-soundproofing-wi-fi-tech

[2026-04-15 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: ASX to follow Wall Street higher, oil prices sink on hope of further US-Iran peace talks

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/asx-markets-business-live-news/106565754

[2026-04-15 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Meta commits to one gigawatt of custom chips with Broadcom as Hock Tan agrees to leave board

Snippet: Meta and Broadcom on Tuesday announced a sweeping deal that extends an existing partnership between the two companies for the design of Meta's custom in-house AI accelerators through 2029.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/meta-commits-to-one-gigawatt-of-custom-chips-with-broadcom-as-hock-tan-agrees-to-leave-board.html

[2026-04-15 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bethenny Frankel is dating Miami-based financial adviser

Snippet: click to copy

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/video/bethenny-frankel-is-dating-miami-based-financial-adviser/