[2026-06-16 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The economy in the occupied West Bank is being dismantled, report says

Snippet: RAMALLAH, West Bank — The economy in the West Bank is teetering toward collapse as Israel maintains a web of restrictions that limit opportunities for Palestinians living under long-term military occupation, according to a new report from a leading conflict tracker.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/15/world/the-economy-in-the-occupied-west-bank-is-being-dismantled-report-says/2365843

[2026-06-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After US-Iran accord and oil-price plunge, analysts warn of ‘grey area’ for Chinese firms

Snippet: ‘There’s still uncertainty on the longevity of this deal’, ING analyst says as traders wait to see if sanctions will be lifted while weighing potential for Israeli interference

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3357186/after-us-iran-accord-and-oil-price-plunge-analysts-warn-grey-area-chinese-firms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After US-Iran accord and oil-price plunge, analysts warn of ‘grey area’ for Chinese firms

Snippet: ‘There’s still uncertainty on the longevity of this deal’, ING analyst says as traders wait to see if sanctions will be lifted while weighing potential for Israeli interference

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3357186/after-us-iran-accord-and-oil-price-plunge-analysts-warn-grey-area-chinese-firms

[2026-06-16 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: The US tore up the Iran deal. Now it may settle for a weaker one

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641616-emerging-us-iran-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-16 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: The US tore up the Iran deal. Now it may settle for a weaker one

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641616-emerging-us-iran-deal/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Central Visayas records highest inflation in PH

Snippet: CEBU CITY — Rising food costs continued to put pressure on household budgets in Central Visayas as the region’s inflation rate remained at 10.8 percent in May 2026, unchanged from April but significantly higher than the 0.9 percent recorded in May last year.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/15/regions/central-visayas-records-highest-inflation-in-ph/2365816

[2026-06-15 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: How legendary producer Jon Peters cashed in $50M on SpaceX’s record IPO — and has more huge paydays coming

Snippet: After its record-setting debut on the stock market on Friday, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has made a number of wealthy Hollywood figures even richer. Legendary producer Jon Peters is one of those industryites who got in very early on the action and now is sitting on a big chunk of the stock.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/15/hollywood/how-legendary-producer-jon-peters-cashed-in-50m-on-spacexs-record-ipo/

[2026-06-15 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Fox jumps to streaming market, acquires Roku in $22 billion deal that will combine both companies

Snippet: Fox acquired the streaming company Roku in a deal worth $22 billion to be paid in cash and FOX Class A common stock, the Fox Corporation said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-899481

[2026-06-15 23:17 UTC+10:00] [Palestine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Settler products from occupied Palestine sold to Europe as Israeli, investigation finds

Snippet: Shipments deliberately mislabelled to bolster settler economy, says non-profit Global Echo

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/settler-products-from-occupied-palestine-sold-to-europe-as-israeli-investigation-finds

[2026-06-15 22:43 UTC+10:00] [Interest rates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal

Snippet: Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressures

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/15/us-uk-interest-rates-federal-reserve-iran-war-kevin-warshinflation

[2026-06-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China credit data shows sluggish demand, more household deleveraging amid weak investment

Snippet: But while traditional industries are mired in a downturn, hi-tech firms look to expand – many through direct financing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357179/china-credit-data-shows-sluggish-demand-more-household-deleveraging-amid-weak-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 22:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China credit data shows sluggish demand, more household deleveraging amid weak investment

Snippet: But while traditional industries are mired in a downturn, hi-tech firms look to expand – many through direct financing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357179/china-credit-data-shows-sluggish-demand-more-household-deleveraging-amid-weak-investment

[2026-06-15 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Futures, Global Stocks Surge, Oil Tumbles On Iran Deal

Snippet: Global markets soared in a risk-on rally following the announcement of a US-Iran deal Sunday night. Stocks and bonds rallied while oil tumbled to a three-month low after the US and Iran said they have reached an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt the war. This will provide a 60-day window for negotiation.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-futures-global-stocks-surge-oil-tumbles-iran-deal

[2026-06-15 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Fox Buys Roku In $22 Billion Deal To Build "Next-Gen Media" Giant

Snippet: Fox agreed to acquire Roku for $160 per share in a cash-and-stock deal, valuing Roku at around $22 billion. The deal marks a major push by Fox into connected TV, streaming advertising, and direct-to-consumer distribution.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fox-buys-roku-22-billion-deal-build-next-gen-media-giant

[2026-06-15 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Shipping companies welcome Hormuz reopening, so long as safety is guaranteed | The National

Snippet: Navigational safety and security will be central to the restoration of shipping activity along the Strait of Hormuz, shipping operators and experts said on Monday while welcoming the announcement from the US and Iran to reopen the waterway in the Arabian Gulf and end the three-month-old war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/15/hormuz-shipping-recovery-reckons-with-mine-risks-despite-us-iran-deal/

[2026-06-15 22:11 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lachlan Murdoch’s Fox Corp to buy streaming platform in $22 billion deal

Snippet: Fox Corporation has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $US22 billion, including debt.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lachlan-murdoch-s-fox-corp-to-buy-streaming-platform-in-22-billion-deal-20260615-p60729.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SpaceX IPO shines a light on Wall Street’s blockchain challenger

Snippet: SpaceX's $2 trillion initial public offering is so far crowning more winners than losers. One of them is arguably blockchain-based exchanges like Hyperliquid and Binance, which offered perpetual futures on SpaceX in the lead-up to the IPO. Perpetual futures, or "perps" as they're called among traders, are derivative contracts with no expiration date that have gained popularity with international traders and are increasingly becoming a part of U.S.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/spacex-ipo-shines-a-light-on-wall-streets-blockchain-challenger.html

[2026-06-15 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Bond Market Already Looked Through The Inflation Headlines

Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bond-market-already-looked-through-inflation-headlines

[2026-06-15 21:48 UTC+10:00] [Lobbying] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU transparency watchdog suspends Orbán-backed MCC Brussels

Snippet: BRUSSELS ― A right-wing think tank with links to former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been suspended from the EU’s database of lobbyists and campaign groups, after it was accused of failing to disclose financial information, including its funding sources.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-transparency-watchdog-suspends-viktor-orban-mcc/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-15 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fox buying streaming platform Roku in cash-and-stock deal worth about $22 billion

Snippet: This Aug. 13, 2020 file photo shows a logo for Roku on a remote control in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fox-roku-tubi-streaming-824089dbe16631fade634becdb164c94

[2026-06-15 21:12 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump

Snippet: The actor starts chant after president said he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation, not even a little bit’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/15/robert-de-niro-chant-crowd-trump

[2026-06-15 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax on tech firms

Snippet: The US is the biggest importing country for French wines and spirits, accounting for 21 per cent of the overall export market last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357182/trump-threatens-100-tariff-french-wines-over-digital-tax-tech-firms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 21:02 UTC+10:00] [FEVS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax on tech firms

Snippet: The US is the biggest importing country for French wines and spirits, accounting for 21 per cent of the overall export market last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357182/trump-threatens-100-tariff-french-wines-over-digital-tax-tech-firms

[2026-06-15 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes secure storage of ride-hailing data for national security

Snippet: Transport minister Mable Chan says principle and emphasis are on protecting data safety and national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357178/hong-kong-eyes-secure-storage-ride-hailing-data-national-security?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 20:11 UTC+10:00] [Amap] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes secure storage of ride-hailing data for national security

Snippet: Transport minister Mable Chan says principle and emphasis are on protecting data safety and national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357178/hong-kong-eyes-secure-storage-ride-hailing-data-national-security

[2026-06-15 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv

Snippet: A large fire broke out at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex as major drone and missile attacks hit the Ukrainian capital on Monday. Video showed flames and thick black smoke rising above the UNESCO-listed religious site as firefighters battled the blaze. Ukrainian officials said the attack also damaged residential buildings, a market, and other civilian locations across the city.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/15/russian-attack-sets-fire-to-a-unesco-listed-monastery-in-kyiv/

[2026-06-15 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields slide as Iran deal drives rethink on Fed interest rate hikes

Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields fell on Monday as the announcement of a preliminary peace agreement between Washington and Tehran shifted investor expectations for inflation and the outlook for interest rates.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/treasury-yields-peace-deal-investor-fears-interest-rates.html

[2026-06-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first C919s get critical ‘C-checks’ as European regulators watch

Snippet: The first deep-level maintenance of Comac’s narrowbody jet is expected to provide the data needed to prove the aircraft’s long-term durability to global inspectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357164/chinas-first-c919s-get-critical-c-checks-european-regulators-watch?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Comac] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first C919s get critical ‘C-checks’ as European regulators watch

Snippet: The first deep-level maintenance of Comac’s narrowbody jet is expected to provide the data needed to prove the aircraft’s long-term durability to global inspectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357164/chinas-first-c919s-get-critical-c-checks-european-regulators-watch

[2026-06-15 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks leap, currencies rise as Trump says Hormuz will reopen

Snippet: Asian stock markets soared on the back of the U.S. and Iran reaching a deal on Sunday to permanently end military operations in the Iran war. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-leap-currencies-rise-as-trump-says-hormuz-will-reopen

[2026-06-15 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tightens labour importation scheme with tougher hiring rules, penalties

Snippet: Authorities to introduce two-tier vetting to prioritise local workers and raise the penalty for non-compliant firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357159/hong-kong-tightens-labour-importation-scheme-tougher-hiring-rules-penalties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 18:20 UTC+10:00] [food and catering] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tightens labour importation scheme with tougher hiring rules, penalties

Snippet: Authorities to introduce two-tier vetting to prioritise local workers and raise the penalty for non-compliant firms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357159/hong-kong-tightens-labour-importation-scheme-tougher-hiring-rules-penalties

[2026-06-15 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SpaceX gains 6% in premarket after record debut

Snippet: SpaceX shares jumped in premarket trading on Monday following its record-breaking debut last week on the Nasdaq, which marked the biggest initial public offering in history.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/spacex-stock-record-ipo-debut.html

[2026-06-15 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hotels, online platforms urged to clearly outline refund, booking change policies

Snippet: Consumer watchdog issues calls as latest data shows complaints about accommodation services reach up to 1,050 annually

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357149/hotels-online-platforms-urged-clearly-outline-refund-booking-change-policies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 17:47 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hotels, online platforms urged to clearly outline refund, booking change policies

Snippet: Consumer watchdog issues calls as latest data shows complaints about accommodation services reach up to 1,050 annually

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357149/hotels-online-platforms-urged-clearly-outline-refund-booking-change-policies

[2026-06-15 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Trump heads to G7 summit

Snippet: The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began. Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the agreement on state television but said Iran would not start implementing it until it was signed on Friday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/g7-summit-trump-updates-06-15-2026

[2026-06-15 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: West Bank economy on the brink as Israeli restrictions tighten

Snippet: RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The economy in the West Bank is teetering toward collapse as Israel maintains a web of restrictions that limit opportunities for Palestinians living under long-term military occupation, according to a new report from a leading conflict tracker.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-west-bank-economy-45b202b4cfc648582b65101ec97e2cfb

[2026-06-15 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Benchmark rate for banks' mortgage loans up for 2nd month in May

Snippet: SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- The benchmark rate for banks' mortgage rates increased for a second consecutive month in May amid expectations that the central bank may raise its key rate down the road, data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260615007200320

[2026-06-15 16:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Interim Iran deal eases key risk for Korea's export-driven economy

Snippet: Hormuz reopening raises hope for stranded vessels, energy supply chains, though industry warns recovery could take months

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10772010

[2026-06-15 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Iran deal fuels global relief rally

Snippet: Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/iran-deal-fuels-global-relief-stock-rally.html

[2026-06-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi surges as US-Iran deal to end war lifts energy fears

Snippet: Foreign investors buy heavily as reopening of Strait of Hormuz eases concerns over oil supplies, inflation

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771989

[2026-06-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More Chinese graduates explore gig work as pay growth trails national averages: report

Snippet: China’s graduates recast career choices, trading tradition for flexible paths as salary growth lags and postgraduate ambitions fade: MyCOS

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357126/more-chinese-graduates-explore-gig-work-pay-growth-trails-national-averages-report?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More Chinese graduates explore gig work as pay growth trails national averages: report

Snippet: China’s graduates recast career choices, trading tradition for flexible paths as salary growth lags and postgraduate ambitions fade: MyCOS

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357126/more-chinese-graduates-explore-gig-work-pay-growth-trails-national-averages-report

[2026-06-15 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive: The John Lee interview

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesExclusive: The John Lee interviewHong Kong’s chief executive reflects on four years in office and looks ahead at the city’s future, touching on economic reforms, boosting birth rates and the Northern Metropolis. Updated: 15 Jun, 2026Advertisement[1]Exclusive | ‘Not giving up on any market’: John Lee on his push for Hong Kong’s interestsTraditional markets such as US and Europe matter just as much even as city seeks new partners, Hong Kong leader says.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/series/3357122/exclusive-john-lee-interview?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive: The John Lee interview

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesExclusive: The John Lee interviewHong Kong’s chief executive reflects on four years in office and looks ahead at the city’s future, touching on economic reforms, boosting birth rates and the Northern Metropolis. Updated: 15 Jun, 2026Advertisement[1]Exclusive | ‘Not giving up on any market’: John Lee on his push for Hong Kong’s interestsTraditional markets such as US and Europe matter just as much even as city seeks new partners, Hong Kong leader says.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/series/3357122/exclusive-john-lee-interview

[2026-06-15 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK chief's divorce payout hinges on quadrupled chip stock

Snippet: Asset dispute turns on whether SK stake is valued at 2024 or current prices

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10771963

[2026-06-15 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Government aims to publish Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan in third quarter: minister

Snippet: Constitutional and mainland affairs minister rejects concerns that blueprint signals shift towards planned economy, as public consultation launched

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357121/government-aims-publish-hong-kongs-first-5-year-plan-third-quarter-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-15 15:33 UTC+10:00] [one country] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Government aims to publish Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan in third quarter: minister

Snippet: Constitutional and mainland affairs minister rejects concerns that blueprint signals shift towards planned economy, as public consultation launched

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357121/government-aims-publish-hong-kongs-first-5-year-plan-third-quarter-minister

[2026-06-15 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Israeli settlers torch mosque and vehicles in West Bank attacks

Snippet: Israeli settlers carried out a series of arson attacks against Palestinian communities east of Ramallah, setting fire to vehicles, damaging property and torching a mosque, according to Palestinian sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-israeli-settlers-torch-mosque-and-vehicles-west-bank-attacks

[2026-06-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [Knowledge Atlas Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhipu AI’s stock rockets after Chinese firm makes GLM-5.2 open source

Snippet: Move underscores a trend of Chinese players seeking to capture users displaced by rising prices for top models from US rivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3357115/zhipu-ais-stock-rockets-after-chinese-firm-makes-glm-52-open-source