[2026-07-30 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wildfires threaten Bordeaux vineyards and France's economy

Snippet: Winemaker Edouard Le Grix de la Salle tends vines on his family’s Grand Verdus wine estate in Sadirac, southwestern France’s Bordeaux region, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eva van Dam)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bordeaux-forest-fire-gironde-economy-france-fa100630d142d98eb9b2a6513a90d4d6

[2026-07-30 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ole Miss sues 2 ex-players who transferred to LSU, alleging they did not comply with financial deals

Snippet: LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin speaks during a news conference at the LSU Football Operations Facility in Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 4, 2026. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ole-miss-lsu-lawsuit-888bbe13532d41c699ba65bc34da37d6

[2026-07-30 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Italy and Saudi Arabia oppose Israeli annexation efforts in West Bank | The National

Snippet: Italy and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday stated their opposition to Israeli annexation of the West Bank in a joint statement issued after a meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/07/29/italy-and-saudi-arabia-jointly-oppose-israeli-annexation-efforts-in-west-bank/

[2026-07-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Reserve Bank of Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates has fallen. Have we finally come to our senses? | Greg Jericho

Snippet: The latest inflation figures have put off the expectation of another rate rise until early next year – unless we look for an excuse for the RBA to move earlier

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/jul/30/likelihood-of-rba-raising-interest-rates-fallen-inflation

[2026-07-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why US-led alliance might struggle to rein in Beijing’s growing 6G influence

Snippet: 24-country alliance aims to coordinate next-generation telecoms strategies, but analysts say China’s tech prowess provides clearer road map

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362252/why-us-led-alliance-might-struggle-rein-beijings-growing-6g-influence?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why US-led alliance might struggle to rein in Beijing’s growing 6G influence

Snippet: 24-country alliance aims to coordinate next-generation telecoms strategies, but analysts say China’s tech prowess provides clearer road map

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362252/why-us-led-alliance-might-struggle-rein-beijings-growing-6g-influence

[2026-07-30 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: An Interesting Divergence Is Emerging Between The Fed And Other Central Banks

Snippet: By Benjamin Picton, senior market strategist at Rabobank

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/interesting-divergence-emerging-between-fed-and-other-central-banks

[2026-07-30 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lebanese banker faces complaint over meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Snippet: A mock “wanted” poster of Lebanese bank owner Antoun Sehnaoui, left, plastered by depositors protesters outside the Lebanese Central Bank, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. More than a dozen Lebanese lawyers on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, filed a complaint at the prosecutors’ office in Beirut on Wednesday against a prominent local banker, saying he violated the country’s laws by meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington this week.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-banker-sehnaoui-netanyahu-dinner-dce26bece258a6c64e545aaeb9c07748

[2026-07-30 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Panasonic plans 4-fold boost to India air conditioner production

Snippet: Panasonic sees India as a key market for air conditioners thanks in part to its rising population. (Photo by Kanoko Sakamoto)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/panasonic-plans-4-fold-boost-to-india-air-conditioner-production

[2026-07-30 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UN human rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank as attacks keep increasing

Snippet: The UN human rights office on Wednesday warned of worsening violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and urged international action against the killing of Palestinians as well as the creation of settlements, which it said had reached an all-time high.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-904011

[2026-07-30 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bank officials say OVP’s encashment of large funds ‘unusual’| The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/july-29-2026/

[2026-07-29 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Is AI facing a big financial reckoning?

Snippet: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cevm09wkgz0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-29 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside the explosive $150M Golden Globes lawsuit against Penske Media

Snippet: Jay Penske’s most controversial deal, his 2023 takeover of the Golden Globes, has been thrust into the center of an explosive lawsuit that aims to expose the unprecedented control Penske Media Company has over Hollywood’s awards market.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/07/29/hollywood/inside-hollywood-foreign-press-explosive-150m-golden-globes-lawsuit-against-penske-media/

[2026-07-29 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: As Syria discontinues the 'Assad Pound,' can new currency regain Syrians' trust? - analysis

Snippet: DAMASCUS - As the deadline for exchanging banknotes issued during the rule of former president Bashar Assad approaches, the Central Bank of Syria says around 80% of the old currency has been exchanged since the beginning of the year.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-903998

[2026-07-29 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Financial authorities eye cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs in individual portfolios

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from 4th para, new photo)By Kang Yoon-seung

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729011151320

[2026-07-29 22:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Financial authorities eye cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs in individual portfolios

Snippet: South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824888

[2026-07-29 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Financial authorities eye cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs in individual portfolios

Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729011100320

[2026-07-29 22:22 UTC+10:00] [FTSE] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oil jumps after Iran attempts ‘surprise attack’; chip stocks slump further as AI sell-off continues – business live

Snippet: Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/29/oil-jumps-iran-surprise-attack-chip-stocks-slump-ai-sell-off-economy-latest-news

[2026-07-29 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise Despite Oil Spike And Ongoing Korean Collapse, Ahead Of Fed, Meta And Microsoft

Snippet: US equity futures are higher, overlooking both tech-led declines in Asia which saw the Kospi crash as much as 13% and trigger a second consecutive 20 minute market-wide halt, and the 5% jump in oil prices which has pushed Brent over $88. As of 7:30am ET, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts are each up 0.2%, reversing sharp overnight losses, with tech flipping from laggard to leader and reversing (for now) a chip rout overnight which saw SK Hynix plunge

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-despite-oil-spike-and-ongoing-korean-collapse-ahead-fed-meta-and-microsoft

[2026-07-29 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The problem with crowning this 76ers superteam with LeBron James

Snippet: You can only put so much stock in the odds at a sportsbook. They are based on perception as much as reality.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/sports/why-lebron-james-sixers-superteam-probably-wont-work/

[2026-07-29 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Birkin Bag Maker Plunges Most Since 2010 As Soft China Demand Weighs On Leather Sales

Snippet: Hermès shares in Paris suffered their steepest intraday decline in nearly 16 years after second-quarter leather goods sales missed estimates among analysts tracked by Bloomberg, reigniting concerns over the luxury group's large exposure to the Chinese market.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/birkin-bag-maker-plunges-most-2010-soft-china-demand-weighs-leather-sales

[2026-07-29 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: 4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

Snippet: Former LandBank manager Violeta Constantino testifies during the 10th day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on July 29, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/madriaga-violeta-constantino-say-millions-pesos-cash-put-inside-four-bags-sara-duterte-ovp/

[2026-07-29 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 80% of mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong as launch pad for Asean expansion

Snippet: Trade Development Council research indicates that mainland firms are actively pursuing diversified footprints across Asean markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362280/80-mainland-chinese-firms-eye-hong-kong-launch-pad-asean-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 21:05 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 80% of mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong as launch pad for Asean expansion

Snippet: Trade Development Council research indicates that mainland firms are actively pursuing diversified footprints across Asean markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362280/80-mainland-chinese-firms-eye-hong-kong-launch-pad-asean-expansion

[2026-07-29 21:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chief regulator expresses regret over leveraged ETF-led volatility

Snippet: The chief financial regulator on Wednesday expressed regret over recent extreme market volatility, saying the authorities take responsibility for the turmoil amid criticism that single-stock leveraged ETFs had amplified the market swings.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824861

[2026-07-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s drone-farming boom eyes emerging markets as agriculture automation spreads

Snippet: Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362251/chinas-drone-farming-boom-eyes-emerging-markets-agriculture-automation-spreads?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ageing farmers deploy drones as agriculture-automation trend spreads

Snippet: Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362251/chinas-drone-farming-boom-eyes-emerging-markets-agriculture-automation-spreads

[2026-07-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: JPMorgan, Schwab and UBS manage millions in Trump's $858 million investment portfolio

Snippet: For years, the financial institutions handling President Donald Trump's sprawling investment portfolio have remained one of the most mysterious parts of his personal finances.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/trump-banking-investments-jpmorgan-schwab-ubs-financial-disclosure.html

[2026-07-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: OVP’s P125M bank withdrawal ‘unusual’ — witness

Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is July 29th.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/videos/ovps-p125m-bank-withdrawal-unusual-witness/2393865

[2026-07-29 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Corn Conditions Suffer Sharpest Deterioration In Three Years, Fueling Food Inflation Fear

Snippet: Less than a week after we reported that an options whale placed a $20 million bet on corn futures, a new U.S. crop report revealed the sharpest weekly deterioration in conditions in three years.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/us-corn-conditions-suffer-sharpest-deterioration-three-years-fueling-food-inflation

[2026-07-29 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese MLCC firms’ profits and stock prices fatten on hunger for electronic ‘rice’

Snippet: Shares in Guangdong Fenghua, Suzhou GYZ, Chaozhou Three-Circle and upstream suppliers shoot up as relentless AI demand reshapes market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362265/chinese-mlcc-firms-profits-and-stock-prices-fatten-hunger-electronic-rice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Chinese manufacturers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese MLCC firms’ profits and stock prices fatten on hunger for electronic ‘rice’

Snippet: Shares in Guangdong Fenghua, Suzhou GYZ, Chaozhou Three-Circle and upstream suppliers shoot up as relentless AI demand reshapes market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3362265/chinese-mlcc-firms-profits-and-stock-prices-fatten-hunger-electronic-rice

[2026-07-29 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Kumamoto mall explosion raises concern over Japan's disaster response hubs

Snippet: A magnitude-7.1 earthquake that hit Japan's Kumamoto prefecture triggered an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto. The shopping complex had been designated as an evacuation site for local residents in case of a natural disaster. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/kumamoto-mall-explosion-raises-concern-over-japan-s-disaster-response-hubs

[2026-07-29 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority

Snippet: The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362254/chinas-hi-tech-boom-pushes-firms-boost-pay-2027-keeping-talent-priority?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 19:41 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority

Snippet: The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362254/chinas-hi-tech-boom-pushes-firms-boost-pay-2027-keeping-talent-priority

[2026-07-29 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Wildberries Eyes State Support, Seeks Warehouses in Kazakhstan Amid Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Snippet: Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries is seeking warehouse space in Kazakhstan after a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes damaged its logistics network, the Kommersant newspaper reported, as the company also holds talks with the Russian government over possible financial support.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/29/wildberries-eyes-state-support-seeks-warehouses-in-kazakhstan-amid-ukrainian-drone-strikes-a93366

[2026-07-29 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Police arrest attacker in Huwara violence against Palestinians seen wearing IDF uniform

Snippet: Israeli security officials arrested an Israeli resident of the West Bank on Wednesday morning who is suspected of having violently attacked Palestinians while in uniform as an IDF soldier, using IDF equipment.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-903969

[2026-07-29 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel Katz boasts of halting detention orders for settlers while permitting detention of Arabs

Snippet: Defense Minister Israel Katz boasted about signing administrative detention orders against Arabs in the West Bank, while refusing to sign orders against Jewish citizens.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903975

[2026-07-29 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Vietnam’s biggest company, Vingroup, expands overseas as its home market slows

Snippet: HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam's biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, is moving into global markets as business at home slows, planning nearly two dozen projects in at least 15 countries, from a "Vietnam Town" in Uzbekistan to smart cities in India and a riverfront development in Congo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/world/vietnams-biggest-company-vingroup-expands-overseas-as-its-home-market-slows/2393793

[2026-07-29 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Ukraine has found a new pressure point in Russia’s wartime economy

Snippet: Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries have ratcheted up the pressure on Moscow's wartime economy, with Kyiv seeking to force President Vladimir Putin back to the negotiating table after nearly four-and-a-half years of war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/ukraine-russia-wildberries-putin-trump.html

[2026-07-29 18:53 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: It’s lucky inflation is falling. Most of us don’t even understand what the Reserve Bank does

Snippet: July 29, 2026 — 6:53pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/it-s-lucky-inflation-is-falling-most-of-us-don-t-even-understand-what-the-reserve-bank-does-20260729-p60jj6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Shares in Asian chip firms plunge further as AI sell-off continues

Snippet: Drop comes after South Korean company SK Hynix’s results undershot investors’ expectations

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/29/asian-chip-firms-shares-plunge-ai-sell-off-stock-markets

[2026-07-29 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korean stocks plunge, erasing AI rally gains as chip selloff deepens

Snippet: Stock in SK Hynix dropped on July 29 despite the South Korean company announcing robust earnings earlier in the day. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/south-korean-stocks-plunge-erasing-ai-rally-gains-as-chip-selloff-deepens

[2026-07-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Spliced video misrepresents Chel Diokno statement on VP Sara’s financial records

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/spliced-video-chel-diokno-statement-sara-duterte-financial-records/

[2026-07-29 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UBS CEO says the AI pullback is healthy — but there’s a bigger risk investors should watch

Snippet: UBS reported a profit rise in its second-quarter earnings Wednesday, as CEO Sergio Ermotti warned that geopolitical volatility could create fresh headwinds up ahead.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/ubs-earnings-ai-correction-stocks-swiss-bank.html

[2026-07-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China

Snippet: Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362232/advanced-technologies-now-account-1-6-valid-invention-patents-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [patents] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China

Snippet: Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362232/advanced-technologies-now-account-1-6-valid-invention-patents-china

[2026-07-29 17:54 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Struggling live music venues say nightlife plan will deliver big wins

Snippet: Liquor licensing discounts and incentives for local artists, proposed in reforms to Brisbane’s nightlife economy, could prevent dozens of small live music venues from closing, operators and stakeholders say, as many still struggle to recover from the pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/struggling-live-music-venues-say-nightlife-plan-will-deliver-big-wins-20260729-p60jnq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 17:40 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte trial: 2 bank officials say encashment of large funds ‘unusual’

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-trial-bank-officials-say-encashment-large-funds-unusual/

[2026-07-29 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong coach accused of slapping boy, 8, forcing him to stand in blazing sun

Snippet: Zhao Yiqun, 51, faces two counts of child abuse for causing the child unnecessary suffering or injury at training camp for children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362237/hong-kong-coach-accused-slapping-boy-8-forcing-him-stand-blazing-sun?utm_source=rss_feed