[2026-04-29 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Will rates go higher in Europe this week? Central banks confront stagflation threat

Snippet: Europe's central banks are in focus this week as the European Central Bank and Bank of England release their latest monetary policy decisions against a backdrop of rising prices and growth fears.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/europes-central-banks-in-wait-and-see-mode-on-interest-rates.html

[2026-04-29 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Two Israeli soldiers wounded in occupied West Bank

Snippet: We earlier reported that the Israeli military killed one Palestinian man, Abdul Halim Rawhi Abdul Halim Hammad, during a raid in Silwad in the occupied West Bank last night.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-israeli-soldiers-wounded-occupied-west-bank

[2026-04-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LIV Golf postpones summer event

Snippet: Amid speculations of a looming financial crisis, LIV Golf has officially confirmed that it will postpone this summer's LIV Golf Louisiana event to fall.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728654

[2026-04-29 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Everyone’s getting mugged by inflation – and you’ve got one man to blame

Snippet: You start one war – and you break everything.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/everyone-s-getting-mugged-by-inflation-and-you-ve-got-one-man-to-blame-20260429-p5zs1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to launch liquefied petroleum gas subsidy to support transport sector

Snippet: Financial chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3351819/hong-kong-launch-liquefied-petroleum-gas-subsidy-support-transport-sector?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 17:11 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to launch liquefied petroleum gas subsidy to support transport sector

Snippet: Financial chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3351819/hong-kong-launch-liquefied-petroleum-gas-subsidy-support-transport-sector

[2026-04-29 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand keeps policy rate unchanged at 1% as expected

Snippet: Economists expected the Bank of Thailand to leave its policy rate unchanged at its meeting on April 28. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/thailand-keeps-policy-rate-unchanged-at-1-as-expected

[2026-04-29 16:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Would scrapping 'kill chain' reduce tensions with North Korea?

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/10728569

[2026-04-29 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Fifa Council: Increased World Cup prize money, Asian Cup dates, red card reforms - but no Iran | The National

Snippet: Football’s governing body Fifa has agreed to an increased financial pool for participating nations at this year’s World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/29/fifa-council-increased-world-cup-prize-money-asian-cup-dates-red-card-reforms-but-no-iran/

[2026-04-29 16:47 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Panthers poised to test market as clubs wait for next PNG domino to fall

Snippet: The stunning signing of Jarome Luai by the PNG Chiefs could trigger mass movement across the NRL including at his former club, with Penrith captain Isaah Yeo revealing nine top-liners at the Panthers were set to test the open market from November 1.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/panthers-poised-to-test-market-as-clubs-wait-for-next-png-domino-to-fall-20260429-p5zs6v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alibaba maintains leading position by revenue as Asia Pacific's largest cloud provider with growing market share

Snippet: ALIBABA Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has once again been recognized as the largest cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider by revenue in Asia Pacific, with its regional market share increasing to 22.5 percen in 2025, up from 20.8 percent in 2024. The findings come from the latest Gartner® report, Market Share: IaaS, Worldwide, 2025, 10 April 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/tmt-newswire/alibaba-maintains-leading-position-by-revenue-as-asia-pacifics-largest-cloud-provider-with-growing-market-share/2331153

[2026-04-29 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces carry out arrests across West Bank

Snippet: Israeli forces carried out a series of raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-carry-out-arrests-across-west-bank

[2026-04-29 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China accuses foreign forces of brainwashing youth into 'lying flat'

Snippet: A job fair in Beijing in March: Chinese authorities are accusing foreign forces of brainwashing youth against having ambition, while the country struggles to provide enough high-quality jobs. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-accuses-foreign-forces-of-brainwashing-youth-into-lying-flat

[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 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Illicit cigarettes, vapes seized in Canberra retailer raids

Snippet: ACT and Commonwealth authorities launched a fresh crackdown on black market tobacco and vape sellers. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/illicit-cigarettes-vapes-seized-in-canberra-retailer-raids/106621348

[2026-04-29 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid in Silwan

Snippet: Israeli forces shot dead a 37-year-old Palestinian man during a raid on Silwan in the occupied West Bank at dawn on Wednesday, the Palestinian ministry of health said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-man-during-raid-silwan

[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 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana, Posco, Dunamu team up on blockchain remittance platform

Snippet: Hana Financial Group, Posco International and Dunamu said Wednesday they are joining hands to build a blockchain-based cross-border remittance platform, aiming to improve transparency and efficiency in overseas fund transactions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728481

[2026-04-29 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military raids towns in West Bank, injures woman

Snippet: Israeli forces injured a Palestinian woman late on Monday during a raid on the villages of al-Mufaqara, at-Tuwani and Khirbet al-Dab’a in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-raids-towns-west-bank-injures-woman

[2026-04-29 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Posco expands financial support for steel exporters

Snippet: Posco is expanding financial support for its trading partners, aiming to stabilize supply chains and strengthen export competitiveness amid global tariffs and an oversupply of Chinese steel.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728471

[2026-04-29 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UBS profits rocket 80% to $3 billion for first quarter beat

Snippet: UBS generated a net profit attributable to shareholders of $3 billion for the first quarter, up 80% year-on-year and surpassing the $2.8 billion estimated by analysts, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus poll.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/ubs-swiss-bank-first-quarter-earnings-profit-switzerland-trading.html

[2026-04-29 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Inflation details may give RBA pause for thought on interest rates

Snippet: Michele Bullock says the four board members who voted against a rate hike in March were worried about timing. (AAP Image: Dan Himbrechts)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/inflation-details-may-give-rba-pause-on-interest-rates/106620164

[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 14:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Locksley taps Columbia Uni tech to fast-track US rare earths

Snippet: Locksley Resources has roped in Ivy League technical know-how as it begins sketching out a possible “mine to market” route for rare earths from its Mojave project, which abuts MP Materials’ Mountain Pass rare earths mine project in California.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/locksley-taps-columbia-uni-tech-to-fast-track-us-rare-earths-20260429-p5zs6c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jerome Powell's future with the Fed in focus on Wednesday

Snippet: Kevin Warsh testifies during his nomination hearing to be a member and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/powell-warsh-trump-federal-reserve-inflation-4e09e4cdb25856635c94abe0021fc1d3

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Two IDF soldiers wounded in West Bank overnight ops.

Snippet: Two IDF soldiers were wounded in the West Bank village of Silwad during overnight military operations, the military announced on Wednesday morning.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-894529

[2026-04-29 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. warns banks of sanctions risk over China ‘teapot’ refineries handling Iranian oil

Snippet: The U.S. Treasury warned financial institutions Tuesday that they could face sanctions if they engage in dealings with Chinese refineries that process Iranian oil.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/us-treasury-warns-sanctions-china-refineries-iran-oil-malaysian-blend.html

[2026-04-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Daily FX turnover hits quarterly high in Q1: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Daily foreign exchange (FX) trading by banks in South Korea hit an all-time high in the first quarter, driven by increased cross-border trading of stocks and bonds and hedging, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429003300320

[2026-04-29 12:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Glovis deploys world's largest car carrier

Snippet: Hyudai Glovis said Wednesday it has put the world's largest car carrier into service, aiming to support exports by South Korean automakers and further bolster its competitiveness in the global shipping market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728355

[2026-04-29 12:52 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Stock market dips as inflation leaps on fuel prices

Snippet: April 29, 2026 12:52 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/stock-market-dips-as-inflation-leaps-on-fuel-prices/

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

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation surges to near-three-year high

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/inflation-surges-to-near-three-year-high-20260429-p5zs1v.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 11:55 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation lifts close to three-year high off back of fuel price surge

Snippet: Inflation has lifted to a near-three year high due to a 33 per cent jump in the price of petrol and diesel, but investors believe the chances of an interest rate rise have fallen.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/inflation-lifts-close-to-three-year-high-off-back-of-fuel-price-surge-20260429-p5zrwl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price rise highest in 2 years

Snippet: Australia's inflation rate soared to 4.09% in the first quarter, marking its highest level in more than two years.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/australia-inflation-q1-rba-rate-hike-outlook.html

[2026-04-29 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Headline inflation surges to 4.6 per cent

Snippet: Annual headline inflation is now the highest it has been since September 2023. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/monthly-inflation-surges-in-march-australia/106619740

[2026-04-29 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US envoy to Ukraine to resign over disagreements with Trump – FT

Snippet: Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will leave her post over disagreements with President Donald Trump regarding his waning support for the country, the Financial Times has reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639234-us-envoy-ukraine-resigns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-29 11:33 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Inflation surges to three-year high as borrowers brace for potential rate hike

Snippet: Inflation has surged to its highest level in almost three years as borrowers brace for a potential third consecutive interest rate hike to start the year.New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics released this morning showed the consumer price index rose 4.6 per cent over the 12 months to March, up from 3.7 per cent in February.While that was slightly lower than economists' expectations, it remains far higher than the Reserve Bank's target band of 2-3 per cent, and

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/inflation-data-australia-march-2026-quarter-interest-rate-implications/575bc24a-ead7-4abd-a49c-b9c9753af93c

[2026-04-29 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran's covert 'shadow banking' financial network

Snippet: The United States has imposed new sanctions on 35 groups and individuals involved in operating Iran's covert financial network, the US State Department said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894522

[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 11:21 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

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/world/global-affairs/uae-exit-weakens-opec-power-oil-market/

[2026-04-29 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

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/uae-exit-weakens-opec-power-oil-market/

[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 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Grim past fails to spook buyers as San Francisco home sells for jaw-dropping price

Snippet: A quaint San Francisco home that became the site of a grisly quadruple murder-suicide sold only four days after it went on the market, for more than $700,000 over the asking price.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/san-francisco-home-sells-for-way-above-asking-price-in-westwood-highlands-neighborhood/

[2026-04-29 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Palestinian Football Association appeals to sports court over FIFA ruling on Israel

Snippet: The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in the West Bank, a senior PFA official said on Tuesday, as visa issues affecting several delegations added to tensions ahead of the FIFA Congress.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-894518

[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 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Chief regulator vows bold deregulation to enhance financial innovation

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Wednesday that his agency will take bold steps to help the financial sector further develop innovative services.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429002500320