[2026-04-04 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: India buys Iranian oil for the first time in seven years to 'fully secure' supply | The National

Snippet: India has secured an Iranian oil shipment for the first time since 2019, which it says will help meet its energy requirements in the months to come amid global disruption.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/04/india-buys-iranian-oil-for-the-first-time-in-seven-years-to-fully-secure-supply/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates

Snippet: Gail and David Sanders stand in front of their home which they have been trying to sell Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Olathe, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/real-estate-housing-mortgage-rates-home-prices-b90bdc2675c3216c2248f403981d475d

[2026-04-04 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: 5 countries ask Brussels to tax energy companies benefitting from Iran crisis

Snippet: Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain want Brussels to impose a windfall tax on energy companies reaping profits from the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/austria-germany-italy-portugal-spain-tax-energy-companies-benefit-iran-war/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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

Source: AP News

Title: European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Snippet: Gas prices are displayed near a ferris wheel in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-iran-energy-war-inflation-85b036564fe87a205bc96e743cb22e83

[2026-04-04 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel & leisure] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: House swaps: why exchanging home could be a ticket to a dream holiday

Snippet: Regular swappers say they not only make big savings but create connections. Here is how it works

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/04/house-swaps-exchanging-home-dream-holiday-saving-money

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

Source: New York Post

Title: 50,000 New York taxpayers screwed by ‘typo’ that led to reduced refunds

Snippet: They’re getting a poor return on their precious time investment.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/lifestyle/50000-taxpayers-screwed-by-typo-that-led-to-reduced-refunds/

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Israeli hit on Iraq-Iran border responsible for killing Iraqi citizen: Report

Snippet: A US-Israeli strike on Saturday hit a trade terminal at the Iran-Iraq border, killing one Iraqi citizen and wounding two others, according to Iranian media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-israeli-hit-responsible-killing-iraqi-citizen-border-iran-report

[2026-04-04 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU finance ministers urge tax on energy firms’ profits amid Iran war

Snippet: As fuel prices spike, ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria send joint letter to EU Commission

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3349035/eu-finance-ministers-urge-tax-energy-firms-profits-amid-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-04 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU finance ministers urge tax on energy firms’ profits amid Iran war

Snippet: As fuel prices spike, ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria send joint letter to EU Commission

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3349035/eu-finance-ministers-urge-tax-energy-firms-profits-amid-iran-war

[2026-04-04 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: A look at the effect of higher oil prices on Bitcoin – or the lack thereof | The National

Snippet: The current oil price shock has thrown into question the correlation between crude and Bitcoin, showing that the digital asset moves independently of the commodity, a new study from Binance has found.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/04/a-look-at-the-effect-of-higher-oil-prices-on-bitcoin-or-the-lack-thereof/

[2026-04-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Gold] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can world markets ride out the rest of Trump’s reign?

Snippet: Two apparent anomalies stand out in recent market movements – the rising dollar and falling gold prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3348882/can-world-markets-ride-out-rest-trumps-reign

[2026-04-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can world markets ride out the rest of Trump’s reign?

Snippet: Two apparent anomalies stand out in recent market movements – the rising dollar and falling gold prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3348882/can-world-markets-ride-out-rest-trumps-reign?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s GPS rival, BeiDou, is getting an upgrade as Beijing eyes global adoption

Snippet: China is overhauling its home-grown satellite navigation system as part of a push to expand the network’s global influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3348900/chinas-gps-rival-beidou-getting-upgrade-beijing-eyes-global-adoption

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s GPS rival, BeiDou, is getting an upgrade as Beijing eyes global adoption

Snippet: China is overhauling its home-grown satellite navigation system as part of a push to expand the network’s global influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3348900/chinas-gps-rival-beidou-getting-upgrade-beijing-eyes-global-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-04 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: What happened last time we ran out of oil?

Snippet: Since World War 2, the U.S. has attempted to juggle its twin interests of supporting the state of Israel, and ensuring the stability of the global oil market. In one fell swoop, that decades-long project has failed in a big way. Turn on the tv and you’ll see no shortage of concerned journalists standing at fuel bowsers, shaking their heads at the rising prices.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-04/what-happened-last-time-we-ran-out-of-oil-if-you-re-listening-/106530136

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks

Snippet: The UAE has quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports, and cracked down on IRGC-related networks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348996/uae-squeezes-iranian-economic-lifeline-retaliation-attacks

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks

Snippet: The UAE has quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports, and cracked down on IRGC-related networks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348996/uae-squeezes-iranian-economic-lifeline-retaliation-attacks?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket ripped for taking bets on fate of downed F-15 pilot: ‘Disgusting’

Snippet: Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) ripped Polymarket on Friday after the popular prediction market platform allowed users to place bets on the fate of a missing American F-15 fighter pilot shot down over Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/us-news/polymarket-ripped-for-taking-bets-on-fate-of-downed-f-15-pilot/

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE Property: 'Should investors be worried about prices and rental demand?' | The National

Snippet: Question: I own two apartments in Dubai that I rent out, and I had been planning on buying another this year. But since the attacks on the UAE began, I’m seriously worried that this will damage Dubai’s reputation as a safe haven. Should investors like me be concerned about property prices or rental demand if tensions continue?

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/04/uae-property-should-investors-be-worried-about-prices-and-rental-demand/

[2026-04-04 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Henry Tong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global banks carve out roles as semiconductor wealth redraws Taiwan’s finance map

Snippet: From family offices to ETFs and cross-border deals, global lenders are targeting different layers of a chip-fuelled boom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348941/global-banks-carve-out-roles-semiconductor-wealth-redraws-taiwans-finance-map

[2026-04-04 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global banks carve out roles as semiconductor wealth redraws Taiwan’s finance map

Snippet: From family offices to ETFs and cross-border deals, global lenders are targeting different layers of a chip-fuelled boom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348941/global-banks-carve-out-roles-semiconductor-wealth-redraws-taiwans-finance-map?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-04 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Qld residential care sector CEOs paid up to $679k

Snippet: Amanda Camm has labelled a report into the residential care sector as disgraceful.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-04/qld-residential-care-financial-review/106531314

[2026-04-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: From Brady Bonds to Marcos 2.0: The debt trap we escaped once

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/opinion-brady-bonds-philippines-government-debt-trap/

[2026-04-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Hyderabad] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian women turn to weight-loss drug before wedding

Snippet: Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3349011/here-comes-mounjaro-bride-indian-women-turn-weight-loss-drug-wedding

[2026-04-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian women turn to weight-loss drug before wedding

Snippet: Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3349011/here-comes-mounjaro-bride-indian-women-turn-weight-loss-drug-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-04 12:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says 'with a little more time,' US can open Strait of Hormuz, take oil, 'make a fortune'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the US-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709845

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

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] The P1-billion layer in the LTO DBP-DCI insurance certificate system

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-lto-motor-vehicle-certificate-dbp-dci-insurance/

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Osaka Metro's new lockers let tourists make advanced reservations

Snippet: Osaka Metro in March began installing Multi-ecube reservable lockers in some of its stations. (Photo by Kai Ishizaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/osaka-metro-s-new-lockers-let-tourists-make-advanced-reservations

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘India is going to face a food crisis’: Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war

Snippet: Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/04/india-fuel-crisis-fertiliser-shortage-farming

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

Source: ABC News

Title: How do you clean a toilet brush and when should you change it?

Snippet: Plastic bristle brushes are porous and can easily accumulate bacteria if not cleaned and replaced often. (Adobe Stock)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-04/how-often-should-you-change-your-toilet-brush/106503772

[2026-04-04 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elon Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions: report

Snippet: Elon Musk is requiring banks and other advisers working on SpaceX’s planned IPO to buy subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence chatbot, the New York Times reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/business/elon-musk-asks-spacex-ipo-banks-to-buy-grok-ai-subscriptions-report/

[2026-04-04 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Opinion: Iran war: Why US allies are suffering more than its enemies

Snippet: In war, economic consequences often follow a logic distinct from military objectives. The unprovoked and illegal US-Israeli attack on Iran that began on 28 February is a striking case study.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/opinion-iran-war-why-us-allies-are-suffering-more-its-enemies

[2026-04-04 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How ‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller’s career is skyrocketing after Amanda Batula betrayal

Snippet: “Summer House” star Ciara Miller has been met with an avalanche of business opportunities after her best friend, Amanda Batula, and her ex, West Wilson, confirmed their secret romance.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/03/entertainment/how-summer-house-star-ciara-millers-career-is-skyrocketing-after-amanda-batula-betrayal/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Ex-WWE employee shares shocking new details in sex abuse lawsuit against Vince McMahon

Snippet: A former WWE employee has shared grim new details of allegations against the organization’s co-founder Vince McMahon in a filing in her sex abuse lawsuit against him.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/business/ex-wwe-employee-shares-shocking-new-details-in-sex-abuse-lawsuit-against-vince-mcmahon/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Judge rejects DOJ bid to unblock subpoenas targeting Fed’s Jerome Powell in biting opinion

Snippet: A US district judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request to reconsider the legality of two subpoenas targeting the Federal Reserve, after he blocked them last month.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/business/judge-rejects-doj-bid-to-unblock-subpoenas-targeting-feds-jerome-powell-in-biting-opinion/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Poo of 'endearing' bat worth hundreds of millions, study says

Snippet: A study has revealed the economic and ecological value of grey-headed flying foxes in Australia. (Supplied: Sarah Curran)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-04/economic-value-australian-grey-headed-flying-fox-bat-poo/106507002

[2026-04-04 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Here’s how much an Easter basket will cost you as food inflation remains ‘staggering’

Snippet: The Easter Bunny is hopping off with your bucks.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/business/heres-how-much-an-easter-basket-will-cost-you-as-food-inflation-remains-staggering/

[2026-04-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Apple’s 50-year history has redefined technology, culture and comebacks

Snippet: A scrawny hippie and a nerdy engineer who became prank-playing friends vowed to change the world when they founded a Silicon Valley startup on April Fools’ Day 50 years ago and then – no joke – pulled it off.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/apple-s-50-year-history-has-redefined-technology-culture-and-comebacks-20260402-p5zktc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Advantage Partners to invest $3bn over five years in Japan real estate

Snippet: Advantage is looking to invest between 5 billion yen and 15 billion yen per deal in properties like offices, logistics facilities, factories and hotels. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/advantage-partners-to-invest-3bn-over-five-years-in-japan-real-estate

[2026-04-04 06:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt to boost transport infrastructure

Snippet: The Government has announced plans to invest US$ 8 to 10 billion over the next three years to strengthen its transport infrastructure. As part of this effort, international private companies will soon be invited to operate one of the country’s international airports.Speaking at a transport forum in Russia, Transport and Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake re-affirmed the country’s openness to working with friendly nations that respect sovereignty and mutual reputation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/breaking-news/977631/govt-to-boost-transport-infrastructure/

[2026-04-04 06:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: US$ 1 Bn in low-interest financing over next three years

Snippet: The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka’s continued recovery, help achieve its 7% medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/breaking-news/977647/us-1-bn-in-low-interest-financing-over-next-three-years/

[2026-04-04 06:42 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Circular to keep government spending within approved limits

Snippet: The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry issued a circular to keep government spending within approved limits while maintaining essential public services, amid economic impact linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/local/977677/circular-to-keep-government-spending-within-approved-limits/

[2026-04-04 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: American “Stone Age”: world’s poor brace for Western ground attack on Iran - DailyNews

Snippet: Oil fields burn, bodies stink in rubble of destroyed cities, millions of Third World migrant workers (and children) panic and, globally, the poor either suffer worsening starvation or, anticipate food insecurity. Many countries in the Global South have already declared ‘energy emergencies’ or similar national contingencies, with Sri Lanka among the world’s early responders (already burdened with a financial crisis).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/general-opinion/977534/american-stone-age-worlds-poor-brace-for-western-ground-attack-on-iran/

[2026-04-04 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How the Iran war is pushing US ally the Philippines into economic crisis

Snippet: The streets of Manila are becoming quieter due to the unfolding energy crisis. (ABC News: Tim Swanston)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-04/philippines-south-east-asia-gas-crisis/106530030

[2026-04-04 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside the Stablecoin stampede, as mainstream financial giants rush to cash in on the crypto coin

Snippet: Stablecoins processed $33 trillion last year — 20 times the amount of transactions that PayPal did. And now, financial giants like BlackRock, credit cards like Visa and crypto ventures like World Liberty Financial are racing to get in on the cryptocurrency, which allows money to be transferred instantly and with minimal fees.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/business/mainstream-financial-giants-rush-to-cash-in-on-stablecoins/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions, NYT reports

Snippet: Elon Musk is requiring banks and other advisers working on SpaceX’s planned IPO to buy subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence chatbot, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/04/business/sunday-business-it/musk-asks-spacex-ipo-banks-to-buy-grok-ai-subscriptions-nyt-reports/2314145

[2026-04-04 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How fuel-related surcharges could raise prices, hammer businesses: ‘this might be the final straw’

Snippet: Amazon has announced a 3.5% fuel surcharge on its sellers, joining UPS, FedEx and the US Postal Service in a strategy meant to counter rising fuel costs amid the Iran war – but experts are warning it could raise prices and put some companies out of business.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/business/how-fuel-related-surcharges-could-raise-prices-hammer-businesses-this-might-be-the-final-straw/

[2026-04-04 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mitsubishi teams up with Swiss DKSH to sell Japan food in Southeast Asia

Snippet: DKSH handles wholesale and logistics for the likes of Nestle, PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz in Southeast Asia. (DKSH)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/mitsubishi-teams-up-with-swiss-dksh-to-sell-japan-food-in-southeast-asia

[2026-04-04 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Safina': Arabic word for ship carries a history of travel, commerce and culture | The National

Snippet: Our Arabic word of the week, Safina, carries the weight of movement, survival and memory. Meaning ship, it extends far beyond its literal sense, evoking centuries of trade, migration and life shaped by the sea.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/03/learn-arabic-safina-ship/

[2026-04-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Art meets architecture in this Melbourne home designed to survive a flood

Snippet: April 4, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/art-meets-architecture-in-this-melbourne-home-designed-to-survive-a-flood-20260402-p5zky8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed