[2026-04-29 15:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Calls mount to accelerate Seoul’s first US-bound investment plan amid alliance strains

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728499

[2026-04-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off subsidised laggards

Snippet: Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351794/china-targets-zombies-regulatory-headshots-kill-subsidised-laggards?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Natixis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off subsidised laggards

Snippet: Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351794/china-targets-zombies-regulatory-headshots-kill-subsidised-laggards

[2026-04-29 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: President Sheikh Mohamed and Swedish Prime Minister discuss AI and energy ties | The National

Snippet: President Sheikh Mohamed and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have discussed efforts to advance ties in artificial intelligence, renewable energy and the economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/29/president-sheikh-mohamed-and-swedish-prime-minister-discuss-ai-and-energy-ties/

[2026-04-29 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares advance and oil prices slip ahead of Fed rate decision

Snippet: A currency trader reacts near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-opec-trump-oil-iran-rates-16286a529f0fbb34ed213005ffda74b2

[2026-04-29 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Quixote to lay off 70 staffers, wind down most of its sound stage business in another blow to Hollywood

Snippet: A major Hollywood infrastructure player is scaling back sharply, cutting jobs and shutting down key parts of its studio services business. The move is underscoring continued strain across the production economy centered in Los Angeles and California.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/us-news/quixote-scaling-back-la-stage-business-operations/

[2026-04-29 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The UAE's shock OPEC exit is not without precedence. Who could be next?

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates' shock decision to leave OPEC is reverberating across global energy markets, exposing fractures in the powerful oil cartel as production quotas risk prompting other members to follow suit.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/uae-opec-exit-oil-iran-war.html

[2026-04-29 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Emiratis’ exit from OPEC will boost the flow of oil after the war

Snippet: April 29, 2026 — 12:08pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/emiratis-exit-from-opec-will-boost-the-flow-of-oil-after-the-war-20260429-p5zrx2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Merz lashes out at Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy falters

Snippet: BERLIN — Germany’s economy is flatlining, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz is blaming everyone but himself.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-friedrich-merz-donald-trump-eu-economy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-29 11:32 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Inflation jumps to 4.6% in Australia as Iran war fuel shock begins to bite

Snippet: Financial markets are betting the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates for a third straight meeting next Tuesday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/29/inflation-increase-australia-rba-reserve-bank-interest-rates-fuel-iran

[2026-04-29 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hyundai Motor leaves peers in the dust as AI bets fuel stock price surge

Snippet: South Korea's Hyundai Motor is not the world's largest automaker, but its stock price gains are outpacing those of its competitors. (Source photos by Reuters, Masaki Ishihara, Yuki Nakao and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/hyundai-motor-leaves-peers-in-the-dust-as-ai-bets-fuel-stock-price-surge

[2026-04-29 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Oil takes another hit, but chips steal the spotlight

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/cnbc-daily-open-oil-takes-another-hit-but-chips-steal-the-spotlight.html

[2026-04-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [UN Security Council] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: former UN official

Snippet: Get your head checked, strategist Mahbubani tells those who underestimate the US and China, while forecasting a bigger GDP gulf between the two by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351732/us-economic-gap-over-china-widen-iran-might-bring-them-closer-former-un-official

[2026-04-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: former UN official

Snippet: Get your head checked, strategist Mahbubani tells those who underestimate the US and China, while forecasting a bigger GDP gulf between the two by 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351732/us-economic-gap-over-china-widen-iran-might-bring-them-closer-former-un-official?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Crude oil climbs above $111 as diplomacy falters

Snippet: Oil prices rose again as uncertainty surrounding the conflict between the United States and Iran continued to weigh on markets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/crude-oil-climbs-above-111-diplomacy-falters

[2026-04-29 10:02 UTC+10:00] [Essential poll] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The fuel crisis is about to whack Australia. Jim Chalmers’ budget must tread a fine line between panic and preparation | Peter Lewis

Snippet: As the economy turns south, the treasurer will be faced with choices in how he responds. This calm before the shitstorm is an opportunity for reforms to energy, the NDIS and housing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2026/apr/29/budget-chalmers-fuel-crisis-fine-line

[2026-04-29 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open mixed after OPEC shock, tech jitters drag Wall Street stocks

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Wednesday, after Wall Street declined overnight as investors assess the latest developments concerning OPEC, as well as a report that pointed to weakness in OpenAI.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/asia-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-04-29 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: OPEC’s end will be a win for humanity and America — another Trump miracle

Snippet: OPEC’s stranglehold on the global economy is finally coming apart at the seams — thanks in large part to President Donald Trump’s efforts at home and abroad — and the result will be freer markets, long-term lower energy price and less debt slavery for developing nations.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/opinion/opecs-end-will-be-a-win-for-humanity-and-america-another-trump-miracle/

[2026-04-29 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Joby Kicks Off Weeklong Campaign After Successful JFK–Manhattan Test Flights

Snippet: Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/joby-kicks-weeklong-campaign-after-successful-jfk-manhattan-test-flights

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling

Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351630/how-chinas-reported-ban-sulphuric-acid-exports-could-have-overseas-buyers-reeling?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Peng Yang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling

Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351630/how-chinas-reported-ban-sulphuric-acid-exports-could-have-overseas-buyers-reeling

[2026-04-29 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan turns to Chinese petrochemicals amid naphtha crunch

Snippet: Japanese chemical companies are grappling with shortages of feedstocks that had been sourced mainly from the Middle East. (Photo by Kai Fujii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-turns-to-chinese-petrochemicals-amid-naphtha-crunch

[2026-04-29 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Inflation likely to reach highest level since 2023, ASX to drop for seventh straight day

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/asx-markets-business-live-news/106619032

[2026-04-29 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fintech Forum drives behavioural shift to digital payment nation - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s transition to a digitally inclusive economy has moved beyond infrastructure. Terminals, QR codes and mobile applications are now widely available. The real challenge lies in behavioural change, encouraging both consumers and merchants to move away from deeply rooted cash usage habits. According to Crispin Wijesekera, Country Manager Sri Lanka and Maldives at UnionPay International, this is where the Fintech Forum of Sri Lanka plays a critical role.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986508/fintech-forum-drives-behavioural-shift-to-digital-payment-nation/

[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank secures Global Finance Asia-Pacific regional Award for Circular Economy Commitment - DailyNews

Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named the Asia Pacific regional winner of the Circular Economy Commitment award at the sixth annual Sustainable Finance Awards presented by Global Finance, securing a significant third-party endorsement of the Bank’s commitment to sustainable and responsible banking.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986427/combank-secures-global-finance-asia-pacific-regional-award-for-circular-economy-commitment/

[2026-04-29 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to fall as sinking AI stocks weigh down Wall Street; UAE to leave OPEC oil cartel

Snippet: Slumping AI stocks and another climb in oil prices because of the Iran war are helping to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-fall-as-sinking-ai-stocks-and-rising-oil-prices-weigh-down-wall-street-20260429-p5zrvj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The SEIU declares war on California’s tax base — and its economy

Snippet: Unions sometimes destroy entire industries when they demand more than companies can afford.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/opinion/the-seiu-declares-war-on-californias-tax-base/

[2026-04-29 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Grim warning for workers with inflation set to hit a three-year high

Snippet: Inflation is set to reach a three-year high as the war against Iran drives up prices on everyday goods, with warnings that the Australian economy could be in the grip of a stagflation slowdown that would drive more than 100,000 people out of work within months.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/grim-warning-for-workers-with-inflation-set-to-hit-a-three-year-high-20260428-p5zrom.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda plays catch-up in Vietnam and India's e-motorcycle markets

Snippet: The Honda ICON e: electric motorbike at the Vietnam Motor Show. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/honda-plays-catch-up-in-vietnam-and-india-s-e-motorcycle-markets

[2026-04-29 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Vegas Casino Stocks Hit A Cold Streak As Visitor Growth Muted

Snippet: Las Vegas casino stocks have been largely mixed year to date on New York exchanges, as soaring costs for alcohol, parking, food, hotel rooms, bottled water, and other basic items have deterred cash-strapped visitors from the Strip.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/vegas-casino-stocks-hit-cold-streak-visitor-growth-muted

[2026-04-29 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Jamie Dimon shrugs off inflation concerns but says he worried about stagflation risks

Snippet: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case scenarios for the economy is the risk of stagflation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/business/jamie-dimon-shrugs-off-inflation-concerns-but-says-he-worried-about-stagflation-risks/

[2026-04-29 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade up 36% in 2025 amid economic diversification push | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi recorded a 36 per cent annual increase in non-oil foreign trade last year as the emirate moves ahead with its economic diversification agenda.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/28/abu-dhabis-non-oil-foreign-trade-up-36-in-2025-amid-economic-diversification/

[2026-04-29 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Skylines of uncertainty

Snippet: IN Metro Manila, a curious phenomenon is unfolding in the city’s central business districts. Observing the skyline from Makati to Bonifacio Global City, one will notice it immediately: the rise of new tall buildings from luxury condominiums to towering new glass office buildings for banks and conglomerates. This new generation of towers symbolize new heights of Filipino urban aspiration, the nation’s growing economy, a statement of wealth, and increasingly, a canvas for architectural experimentation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/opinion/columns/skylines-of-uncertainty/2330667

[2026-04-29 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Jamie Dimon warns of 'some kind of bond crisis' ahead as global debt risks build

Snippet: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday warned that rising government debt levels could trigger a crisis in the bond market, urging policymakers to act before markets force their hand.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/jamie-dimon-bond-crisis-global-debt-risks.html

[2026-04-29 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables? - explainer

Snippet: Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about potential attacks on critical infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894478

[2026-04-29 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Op-ed: In blocking Meta-Manus deal, China sends a powerful message to U.S. market about AI race

Snippet: When Meta agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup with Chinese roots for roughly $2 billion last December, many saw the transaction as just another routine deal in today's global technology economy: capital crossing borders, startups relocating to friendlier jurisdictions, and major platform companies acquiring talent and intellectual property in the race to build the next generation of AI systems.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/china-meta-manus-ai-deal.html

[2026-04-29 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: BOJ Keeps Rates On Hold In Rare 6-3 Vote Split As It Warns Of Looming Stagflation

Snippet: In the first G5 central bank announcement of the week, overnight the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate in a 6-3 vote, despite forecasting a sharp rise in inflation as the war in the Middle East sends commodity prices higher and clouds the global economic outlook while testing Japan's given its exposure to rising energy prices.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/boj-keeps-rates-hold-rare-6-3-vote-split-it-warns-looming-stagflation

[2026-04-29 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Energy Chief Says Hormuz Can Reopen Without Clearing All Mines, Warns Iran Shut-ins Could Be Devastating

Snippet: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that not all mines placed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz need to removed for ships to resume transiting the vital passageway: “You just need a pathway for ships to be moved in and out,” Wright said in an interview on the sidelines of the Three Seas Summit and Business Forum in Dubrovnik.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-energy-chief-says-hormuz-can-reopen-without-clearing-all-mines-warns-iran-shut-ins-could

[2026-04-29 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nickel prices stay high as Iran war adds to Indonesia output cut: S&P

Snippet: A nickel processing plant operated by Vale Indonesia in Sorowako, South Sulawesi province. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/nickel-prices-stay-high-as-iran-war-adds-to-indonesia-output-cut-s-p

[2026-04-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The UAE built its economic resilience years ago. Now it is paying off | The National

Snippet: In a world shaped by supply chain disruption, shifting geopolitics and rapid technological change, economic resilience is an immediate necessity. Countries today are rethinking how they secure their future, what they produce, where they invest and how much they rely on others.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/29/uae-economy-industry-energy-resilience-diversification-mubadala/

[2026-04-29 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Adnoc’s XRG plans major natural gas investments in US | The National

Snippet: Adnoc is planning major investments ⁠in the US natural gas ​sector through its global investment arm XRG, seeking to diversify its portfolio as the Iran war disrupts global energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/28/adnocs-xrg-plans-major-natural-gas-investments-in-us/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351717/canadas-push-rebuild-ties-china-hits-snag-lack-direct-flights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huawei Technologies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Snippet: Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351717/canadas-push-rebuild-ties-china-hits-snag-lack-direct-flights

[2026-04-28 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers' group

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-894473

[2026-04-28 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war to push global energy prices to four-year high, World Bank says | The National

Snippet: Global energy prices are expected to rise by 24 per cent this year to their highest level in four years, as markets continue to reel from the Iran war, which has now entered its third month, the World Bank has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/28/iran-war-to-push-global-energy-prices-to-four-year-high-world-bank-says/

[2026-04-28 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Home Prices Dipped In February For First Time Since June 2025

Snippet: For the first time since June 2025, US home prices (in the largest 20 cities) fell in February (by 0.05% MoM) according to the latest (admittedly lagging and smoothed) Case-Shiller data.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-home-prices-dipped-february-first-time-june-2025

[2026-04-28 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Believes It Can Outlast US Based On 'Munitions, Markets, & Midterms'; Trump 'Not Open' To Tehran's Latest Proposal As 'Tank Tops' Loom

Snippet: Trump doesn't appear open to Iran's proposal which hinges on US naval blockade ending & nuclear issue being pushed to future negotiations (CNN).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-believes-it-can-outlast-us-based-munitions-markets-midterms-while-trump-not-open

[2026-04-28 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Tumble On AI Spending Fears As Brent Hits 2 Week High

Snippet: US equity futures are lower, dragged by tech, following a report that OpenAI missed revenue and user targets and there growing internal pushback against Sam Altman's notorious aggressive spending (the company has $1.5 trillion in commitment it won't be able to meet), which is hitting semiconductors and the broader supply chain.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-tumble-ai-spending-fears-brent-hits-2-week-high

[2026-04-28 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+

Snippet: The United ‌Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing ⁠a heavy ⁠blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused ⁠a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/28/uae-leaves-opec-and-opec

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks

Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351712/china-orders-maritime-security-research-strait-hormuz-crisis-exposes-trade-risks?utm_source=rss_feed