[2026-05-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: China drops tariffs on all African nations except Eswatini

Snippet: A China policy giving Africa's biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years came into effect Friday while its economic rival the United States seeks to impose new import taxes under President Donald Trump's push for protectionism.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/01/china-drops-tariffs-on-all-african-nations-except-eswatini/

[2026-05-02 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: RT News

Title: WATCH Popular Russian TV host take a stab at Italy’s PM over economy and immigration

Snippet: Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov has accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of betraying the interests of her own voters by following the EU line on Ukraine and Russia in an interview with Il Fatto Quotidiano published on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639348-watch-popular-russian-tv-host-meloni-accuse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-02 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Friday 5/1/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market is rising toward more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-ee0fd67a1f14608ef46165f6dd693592

[2026-05-02 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran’s strict internet shutdown is crushing an already shaky economy

Snippet: At her studio in Iran’s capital, Amen Khademi prepared a fashion shoot for a jacket she designed with Persian-inspired motifs. But even as she applied lipstick to the model, she was distracted, worrying if her business would survive after four months without its main link to customers — the internet.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/world-news/irans-strict-internet-shutdown-is-crushing-an-already-shaky-economy/

[2026-05-02 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Waste pickers in Nairobi boost recycling skills by playing a board game

Snippet: Waste pickers in the Kenyan capital are learning about the circular economy, sustainable practices and how to advocate for their own needs - by playing a board game.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/01/waste-pickers-in-nairobi-boost-recycling-skills-by-playing-a-board-game/

[2026-05-02 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Man on Fire’ Ending Explained: Does John Creasy Survive?

Snippet: If you’re in the market for a high-octane action series with visceral performances, Man on Fire has arrived on Netflix to satiate your TV appetite.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/05/01/man-on-fire-2026-ending-explained/

[2026-05-02 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Consequences of the UAE’s OPEC exit

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ format effective May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades of membership. This marks the largest institutional disruption to the oil production coordination system since the establishment of the expanded OPEC+ format in 2016 and is perceived by the market as a step towards weakening the group’s ability to influence global oil prices.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/02/general-opinion/988221/consequences-of-the-uaes-opec-exit/

[2026-05-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket promo code NYPMAX: Deposit $20, get $20 for Golden Knights vs. Mammoth

Snippet: Polymarket has an exclusive sign-up offer for readers of The Post when they create an account on the fast-growing prediction market using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/betting/polymarket-promo-code-nypmax-deposit-20-get-20-for-golden-knights-vs-mammoth/

[2026-05-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

Snippet: May 2, 2026 05:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/bootlegger-boom-big-excise-fuels-black-market-booze/

[2026-05-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Multimillionaire and ex-wife of mining magnate to sell $12m estate

Snippet: Sue Gibson, a horse breeder and the ex-wife of mining magnate Steve Wyatt, has put her Southern Highlands estate on the market with a price guide of $11 million to $12 million.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/multimillionaire-and-ex-wife-of-mining-magnate-to-sell-12m-estate-20260427-p5zre9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The unexpected NSW regional towns where house prices rose 20 per cent

Snippet: With Sydney’s property market at “peak fear” and buyers in high-priced lifestyle coastal markets also catching the jitters, NSW’s less sexy inland regions have come to the fore, flaunting spectacular house price growth.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/the-unexpected-nsw-regional-towns-where-house-prices-rose-20-per-cent-20260428-p5zru7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Does money really hold the key to a happy life? (Hint: the answer is no)

Snippet: Have you ever asked the question “Is this really it?” It comes up a surprising number of times, especially for high-net-worth individuals, even though they are the people who “have it all.” In reality, many find that having financial success doesn’t necessarily mean they have all of the life satisfaction and fulfillment they anticipated.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/does-money-really-hold-the-key-to-a-happy-life-hint-the-answer-is-no/

[2026-05-02 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Strait of Hormuz blockade 'wreaking havoc' on global economy, warns China's UN envoy | The National

Snippet: China’s ambassador to the UN said on Friday that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was "wreaking havoc" on global oil markets and the wider economy, as the Iran war continues to disrupt energy flows.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/01/strait-of-hormuz-blockade-wreaking-havoc-on-global-economy-warns-chinas-un-envoy/

[2026-05-02 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Your Taxes: Israel’s lower mid-market is tempting international M&A buyers

Snippet: In 2006, weeks after a monthlong missile war with Hezbollah had shut down much of northern Israel, Warren Buffett flew to Tel Aviv and acquired an 80% stake in Iscar, a precision metalworking business in Tefen.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-894759

[2026-05-02 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Money & Me: ‘It’s crucial to keep a separate bank account to your husband’ | The National

Snippet: Naheed Malik had dreamt of being her own boss for years before she finally made it happen. In 2018, she and a colleague left their jobs at Canadian University Dubai to launch The Loop, a communications and PR agency specialising in higher education and service providers.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/05/01/money-me-its-crucial-to-keep-a-separate-bank-account-to-your-husband/

[2026-05-02 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake

Snippet: A new poll has found that a large majority of people in the United States believe that the decision to take military action against Iran was a mistake, as the war roils the global economy and fuels cost-of-living concerns in the US.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/poll-finds-61-percent-of-americans-believe-attacking-iran-was-a-mistake

[2026-05-02 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Exxon Mobil CEO expects higher oil prices due to Iran war: ‘The market hasn’t seen the full impact’

Snippet: Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods warned Friday that the market has not absorbed the full impact of the unprecedented oil supply disruption triggered by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/exxon-ceo-iran-war-oil-strait-hormuz.html

[2026-05-02 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Apple stages sharpest rally in 9 months as execs cite iPhone, Mac demand in boosting guidance

Snippet: Apple shares jumped more than 4% on Thursday, headed for the sharpest rally since August, after the iPhone maker reported better-than-expected quarterly results and issued revenue guidance for the current period that sailed past analysts' estimates.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/apple-stock-rallies-on-q2-earnings-and-q3-guidance.html

[2026-05-02 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan bank signs over $2bn in loans for US investments

Snippet: The Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the country's top three banks will jointly finance the investment. (Photo by Daiki Katagiri)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-bank-signs-over-2bn-in-loans-for-us-investments

[2026-05-02 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A seismic shift in the global oil market

Snippet: THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opted out of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the cartel that controls the ebb and flow of oil in the global market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/opinion/editorial/a-seismic-shift-in-the-global-oil-market/2333021

[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SEC Commissioner Quevedo calls for unified action to build a competitive and inclusive Philippine economy

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/tmt-newswire/sec-commissioner-quevedo-calls-for-unified-action-to-build-a-competitive-and-inclusive-philippine-economy/2333936

[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Spot power market operations resume

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/business/top-business/spot-power-market-operations-resume/2333899

[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Controlling inflation Filipinos’ most urgent concern – survey

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/news/national/controlling-inflation-filipinos-most-urgent-concern-survey/2333968

[2026-05-02 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wall Street rises towards more records as oil prices slip

Snippet: The main uncertainty for the global economy is where oil prices will go because of the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3352188/wall-street-rises-towards-more-records-oil-prices-slip?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-02 01:10 UTC+10:00] [Persian Gulf] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wall Street rises towards more records as oil prices slip

Snippet: The main uncertainty for the global economy is where oil prices will go because of the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3352188/wall-street-rises-towards-more-records-oil-prices-slip

[2026-05-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: I tried to live for 24 hours without using oil-based products. It was ridiculously impossible

Snippet: The world’s economy is completely dependent on petrochemicals. Is there any way to avoid them?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/02/24-hours-without-oil-based-products

[2026-05-02 00:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump’s sons claim share in mining group supported by US govt – FT

Snippet: A shell company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump has agreed to a merger with a mining group that secured up to $1.6 billion from the US government in 2025 to facilitate the extraction of tungsten in Kazakhstan, the Financial Times has reported.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639343-trump-kazakhstan-us-tungsten/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-02 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces conduct raids and seize land in occupied West Bank

Snippet: Israeli forces raided Burqa village, near Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-conduct-raids-and-seize-land-occupied-west-bank

[2026-05-02 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Manufacturing ISM Misses As Prices Surge Most Since April 2022, Employment Slides To Worst Print Of 2026

Snippet: Amid the fog of war and fading 'hard' data, the final April S&P Global Manufacturing PMI printed 54.5, a small gain from the flash 54.0 print, and higher than the 52.3 February final print, although it came with a warning from Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence:

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/manufacturing-ism-misses-prices-surge-most-april-2022-employment-slides-worst-print-2026

[2026-05-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shohei Ohtani is finally heating up. Which Dodgers star hitter will be next?

Snippet: Welcome to The California Post’s weekly Dodgers recap, where baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris review the week that was, hand out player superlatives and take stock of the state of the season.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/sports/shohei-ohtani-is-finally-hitting-which-dodger-will-be-next/

[2026-05-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rare LA home designed by one of the world’s most respected architects sells for $2.45M off-market

Snippet: Tucked into the tree-lined hills of Thousand Oaks, a 1980s home by the legendary architect Frank Gehry has quietly traded hands for $2.45 million without ever hitting the open market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/real-estate/rare-frank-gehry-home-in-la-sells-off-market-for-2-45m/

[2026-05-01 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise, Oil Slides On Iran Ceasefire Optimism After Best Month For Stocks Since 2020

Snippet: US equity futures are higher, set for a new all time high, as the rally that’s pushed Wall Street to record highs on strong megacap tech earnings continues, after the S&P posted its best monthly increase since November 2020. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.3% (spiking moments ago on a report that Iran submitted its latest response to US amendments on the ceasefire agreement), while Nasdaq futures are modestly in the red and the Russell underperforms.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-oil-slides-iran-ceasefire-optimism-after-best-month-stocks-2020

[2026-05-01 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: A major shift could soon happen in the Mag 7

Snippet: Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world's most valuable company.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/a-major-mag-7-shift-with-alphabets-market-cap-set-to-pass-nvidias.html

[2026-05-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From banking to AI, these are the key international economic bodies based in China

Snippet: Amid what China sees as US’ polarising unilateral measures, a push for ‘global governance’ gives rise to a network of multi-country agencies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350687/banking-ai-these-are-key-international-economic-bodies-based-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [United Nations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From banking to AI, these are the key international economic bodies based in China

Snippet: Amid what China sees as US’ polarising unilateral measures, a push for ‘global governance’ gives rise to a network of multi-country agencies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350687/banking-ai-these-are-key-international-economic-bodies-based-china

[2026-05-01 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Nearly 70% Inflation, Mass Layoffs, And A Strangled Economy: Iran's Brutal Test Of Endurance

Snippet: Iran’s economy is undergoing one of the most brutal stress tests in its modern history. Official annual inflation has surged to 50% according to central bank figures released shortly after the ceasefire, while the year-on-year rate reached as high as 67% through mid-April, according to the Wall Street Journal. The rial has crashed to a record low of 1.8 million to the dollar, roughly two million workers have lost their jobs, and the US naval blockade of the Strait of

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/nearly-70-inflation-mass-layoffs-and-strangled-economy-irans-brutal-test-endurance

[2026-05-01 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Person of interest in custody after fatal shootings of bank employees in Kentucky

Snippet: This image released by Kentucky State Police shows a suspect in a fatal bank robbery at a U.S. Bank in Berea, Ky., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Kentucky State Police via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/berea-kentucky-bank-robbery-bf13b9d339ceef55ffd4b21ab2bb3f8e

[2026-05-01 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japanese FX intervention wipes out yen’s Iran war losses — but fails to eliminate market concerns

Snippet: The Japanese yen surged against the dollar on Friday, extending gains that came the previous day after officials in Tokyo said they stood ready to intervene in the foreign exchange market.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/japanese-fx-intervention-wipes-out-yens-iran-war-losses.html

[2026-05-01 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bessent wants people to budget and save, not fall for easy-money traps

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a meeting with members of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), about financial literacy, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Treasury Department, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bessent-treasury-secretary-profile-6ae242f0c3ad3643e052fd1a19d7154b

[2026-05-01 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war

Snippet: Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with a laser defence system and other advanced weapons during the war on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-sent-advanced-laser-defence-system-uae-during-iran-war

[2026-05-01 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war

Snippet: Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with a laser defence system and other advanced weapons during the war on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-sent-advanced-laser-defence-system-uae-during-iran-war-report-says

[2026-05-01 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Despite growth and pay rises, Greek workers are among the poorest in Europe

Snippet: Athens, Greece – When the conservative New Democracy party came to power in Greece in 2019, it promised a work-driven economy that would grow by 4 percent a year and elevate living standards after a decade of austerity.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/despite-growth-and-pay-rises-greek-workers-are-among-the-poorest-in-europe

[2026-05-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [MovePH] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Yappler: The reality of finding a job today

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/moveph/fresh-graduates-job-application-market-community-stories-yappler/

[2026-05-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Radical shake-up needed of rental market

Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number. No attachments, please include your letter in the body of the email. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/radical-shake-up-needed-of-rental-market-20260501-p5zszd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-01 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: AstraZeneca stock falls after FDA panel votes against new cancer drug

Snippet: Shares of AstraZeneca turned lower Friday after U.S. regulatory advisors voted against approving its experimental cancer drug.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/astrazeneca-stock-az-fda-panel-cancer-drug.html

[2026-05-01 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian foreign minister says US war costs far higher, accuses Pentagon of lying

Snippet: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the Pentagon of misleading the public over the financial toll of the war launched by Donald Trump alongside Benjamin Netanyahu on 28 February.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-foreign-minister-says-us-war-costs-far-higher-accuses-pentagon

[2026-05-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s war has been a gift to an industry he detests

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-war-has-been-a-gift-to-an-industry-he-detests-20260501-p5zssg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-01 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s East Dam draws thousands for ‘golden week’ as lawmaker floats entry fee

Snippet: Tourists opt for ecotourism over traditional shopping after Unesco geopark receives widespread publicity on mainland Chinese social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352145/hong-kongs-east-dam-draws-thousands-golden-week-lawmaker-floats-entry-fee?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-01 18:56 UTC+10:00] [Changsha] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s East Dam draws thousands for ‘golden week’ as lawmaker floats entry fee

Snippet: Tourists opt for ecotourism over traditional shopping after Unesco geopark receives widespread publicity on mainland Chinese social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3352145/hong-kongs-east-dam-draws-thousands-golden-week-lawmaker-floats-entry-fee

[2026-05-01 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields are flat as investors digest latest GDP and inflation data

Snippet: Treasury yields were unchanged on Friday as investors digested a week of key economic data and policy releases.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/us-treasury-yields-investors-gdp-inflation-iran-war.html