[2026-07-24 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Rags-to-riches Chinese fentanyl maker carries $5m bounty on his head

Snippet: The Wuhan skyline and a wanted notice for "drug kingpin" Ye Chuanfa, also known as Yip Chuen Fat. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/fentanyl-s-hidden-routes/rags-to-riches-chinese-fentanyl-maker-carries-5m-bounty-on-his-head

[2026-07-24 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military, settlers kill five Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Snippet: An Israeli strike killed two Palestinians in northern Gaza on Thursday, medics there said, and three others were shot dead in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian authorities and the Israeli military.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-settlers-kill-five-palestinians-gaza-west-bank

[2026-07-24 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 7/23/2026

Snippet: Brent oil shot to its highest price since May after increased fighting in the Middle East threatened to slow the global flow of crude. Sharp drops for Alphabet and Tesla, meanwhile, yanked the U.S. stock market on Thursday to its worst loss in a month.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-dow-nasdaq-stocks-3cb4bc150707e0a4378312fbb825f5e4

[2026-07-24 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

Snippet: Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/south-african-german-foreign-ministers-hold-talks-in-pretoria/

[2026-07-24 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Intel's stock jumps 11% as chipmaker rides AI boom to fastest revenue growth in almost 15 years

Snippet: Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations. The stock jumped 11% in extended trading.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/intel-intc-earnings-report-q2-2026.html

[2026-07-24 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fast food key to farmers making more with their dairy calves

Snippet: Topic:Beef Cattle Farming

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-07-24/dairy-farmers-dip-into-beef-market-as-fast-food-interest-grows/106935726

[2026-07-24 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US moves to disrupt Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas financial networks | The National

Snippet: The US on Thursday imposed new sanctions on an Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official and three other people as to try to disrupt the financial networks of the Islamist group and Hamas.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/23/us-moves-to-disrupt-muslim-brotherhood-and-hamas-financial-networks/

[2026-07-24 05:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to slump as oil surges over $US100, Tesla and Alphabet tumble

Snippet: Brent oil shot to its highest price since May as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude. At the same time, sharp drops for two of Wall Street’s most influential companies, Alphabet and Tesla, yanked the US stock market lower.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slump-as-oil-surges-over-us100-tesla-and-alphabet-tumble-20260724-p60i4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Scarlett Johansson’s ‘perfect’ go-to sunscreen is finally back in stock

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/07/23/style/scarlett-johansson-the-outset-sunscreen-is-finally-back-in-stock/

[2026-07-24 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How China won the car wars

Snippet: Topic:Automotive Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/china-dominates-ev-market/106951586

[2026-07-24 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Cerebras stock gains on AMD partnership

Snippet: Cerebras shares gained about 4% on Thursday after the company forged an agreement with Advanced Micro Devices that involves the two chipmakers to work together on artificial intelligence systems.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/cerebras-stock-gains-on-amd-partnership.html

[2026-07-24 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage

Snippet: The World Bank has said that the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in late June caused an estimated $19.6bn in physical damage, underscoring the country’s challenging path to recovery.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/world-bank-estimates-venezuela-earthquakes-caused-19-6bn-in-damage

[2026-07-24 04:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: JB Financial posts record Q2 profit, boosts shareholder returns

Snippet: JB Financial Group posted a record second-quarter profit on Thursday, supported by solid earnings across its banking and nonbanking businesses, while announcing its largest-ever quarterly shareholder return.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818481

[2026-07-24 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ford, Geely announce joint venture to build low- and zero-emission vehicles in Spain

Snippet: A Ford logo is seen on the grille of an unsold vehicle at a Ford dealership, Nov. 2, 2025, in Littleton, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ford-spain-geely-electric-vehicles-auto-market-475494783c415901cd031376220e551f

[2026-07-24 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan regional banks poised to merge to boost ship finance

Snippet: Both Iyogin and Ehime Bank have expertise in ship financing.. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/japan-regional-banks-poised-to-merge-to-boost-ship-finance

[2026-07-24 02:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Shortsighted stock market can no longer brush off war: 'It's too hard to ignore $100 oil'

Snippet: Major U.S. stock indexes tumbled on Thursday as investors began to price in the consequences of a renewed and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/short-sighted-stock-market-can-no-longer-brush-off-war-investors-say.html

[2026-07-24 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: SpaceX Meltdown Vaporizes $1 Trillion In Market Cap As Stock, Bonds Crater

Snippet: SpaceX's Tuesday rebound was short-lived, with shares sliding to a new low of $110.85 late Thursday morning and extending their brutal post-IPO selloff.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/spacex-meltdown-vaporizes-1-trillion-market-cap-stock-bonds-crater

[2026-07-24 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Two Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces as West Bank fields set ablaze

Snippet: Israeli forces have shot dead two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank, after they attempted to extinguish fires on Palestinian farmland started by Israeli settlers, according to local reports.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/two-palestinians-shot-dead-by-israeli-forces-as-west-bank-fields-set-ablaze

[2026-07-24 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man dies after knife attack at German bank

Snippet: Initial reports suggested the perpetrator was holding people hostage inside the bank branch, but this later became unclear

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3361642/man-dies-after-knife-attack-german-bank?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 01:50 UTC+10:00] [Regensburg] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man dies after knife attack at German bank

Snippet: Initial reports suggested the perpetrator was holding people hostage inside the bank branch, but this later became unclear

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3361642/man-dies-after-knife-attack-german-bank

[2026-07-24 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: ¿Un Super Bowl en Charlotte? El proyecto de Tepper de 1.300 millones podría abrir camino

Snippet: En esta fotografía de archivo del 16 de agosto de 2012, el panorama urbano de Charlotte, Carolina del Norte, se alza detrás del estadio Bank of America en esta vista aérea. (Foto AP/Chuck Burton, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/panthers-estadio-renovacion-b59e505fa0a554ea3ea2eab7ef8dbfd3

[2026-07-24 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Rights groups sue France over inaction on financial ties to illegal Israeli settlements

Snippet: Five human rights groups are suing the French government in the country’s highest administrative court for not acting to prevent domestic companies from participating in financial activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rights-groups-sue-france-over-inaction-financial-ties-illegal-israeli

[2026-07-24 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: African Trade: Bringing AfCFTA Closer to Local Businesses {Business Africa}

Snippet: Nearly a decade after the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), many of the small businesses it was designed to empower say its benefits remain out of reach. While the agreement promises a unified market across Africa, entrepreneurs continue to face barriers such as poor infrastructure, complex border procedures, and limited access to trade opportunities, highlighting the gap between policy goals and everyday economic realities.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/african-trade-bringing-afcfta-closer-to-local-businesses-business-africa/

[2026-07-24 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Rights groups sue France over inaction on financial ties to illegal Israeli settlements

Snippet: Five human rights groups are suing the French government in the country’s highest administrative court for not acting to prevent domestic companies from participating in financial activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/rights-groups-sue-france-over-inaction-financial-ties-illegal-israeli-settlements

[2026-07-24 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Closing Time" On The AI Bubble Is Sooner Than Most Think; Ed Dowd Warns Iran War Brings Global Recession Closer

Snippet: Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/closing-time-ai-bubble-sooner-most-think-ed-dowd-warns-iran-war-brings-global-recession

[2026-07-24 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE banks report strong financial results despite Iran war uncertainty | The National

Snippet: UAE lenders reported strong second-quarter financial results on Thursday as the country’s economy remained resilient despite uncertainties driven by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/07/23/uae-banks-report-strong-financial-results-despite-iran-war-uncertainty/

[2026-07-24 00:43 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: You won’t see the back of me before year-end, says ECB’s Lagarde

Snippet: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde pledged to stay in her role until at least the end of the year, quashing ongoing rumors that she will step down in the near term to take part in France’s 2027 presidential election.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/european-central-bank-president-christine-lagarde-term-2027/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Soho House’s new Venice Beach locale will take over spot vacated by bankrupt social club NeueHouse

Snippet: It’s been 11 months since NeueHouse — the exclusive members-only co-working and social spot where memberships cost thousands — closed its Venice Beach outpost on Market Street when it abruptly shut all its locations in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/07/23/hollywood/soho-houses-new-venice-beach-locale-will-take-over-spot-previously-occupied-by-neuehouse/

[2026-07-23 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Citizens Bank shutters more than 100 supermarket outposts — with plans to open more standalone branches

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/23/lifestyle/citizens-bank-shutters-more-than-100-supermarket-outposts/

[2026-07-23 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF kills terrorist who attempted second West Bank stabbing attack in hours

Snippet: IDF soldiers killed a terrorist after he attempted to carry out stabbing attack in the Ganim area of the West Bank, the military said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903448

[2026-07-23 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Crop Prices Hit 3-Year High As Heat & War Stoke Supply Fears; Options Whale Places $20M Corn Bet

Snippet: The Bloomberg Agriculture Spot Index (BCOMAGSP) climbed to a three-year high Wednesday as widening conflict across critical energy and grain trade corridors, from the Black Sea to the Strait of Hormuz and the southern Red Sea, collided with scorching heat waves across Europe and the US and mounting El Niño risks in critical agri growing belts, reviving the threat of global food inflation.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/crop-prices-hit-3-year-high-heat-war-stoke-supply-fears-options-whale-places-20m-corn

[2026-07-23 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Traders see September rate hike as European Central Bank mulls energy price spike

Snippet: The European Central Bank voted on Thursday to leave its main interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, in a move that fell broadly in line with market expectations.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/interest-rate-hike-iran-european-central-bank.html

[2026-07-23 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: For the second time today, Israeli army kills Palestinian in occupied West Bank

Snippet: A Palestinian was killed by the Israeli army, following an alleged stabbing attempt on an Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/second-time-today-israeli-army-kills-palestinian-occupied-west-bank

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors

Snippet: The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361618/shanghai-launch-choke-point-tech-funds-relax-pre-profit-listing-rules-key-sectors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 23:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors

Snippet: The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361618/shanghai-launch-choke-point-tech-funds-relax-pre-profit-listing-rules-key-sectors

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

Source: AP News

Title: Panthers owner David Tepper make additional stadium investment after reaching naming rights deal

Snippet: In this Aug. 16, 2012 file photo, the skyline of Charlotte, N.C., rises behind Bank of America Stadium in this aerial photo. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/panthers-stadium-renovation-e6b85da99750d229670906d7a81ab52e

[2026-07-23 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: AIpocalypse No! Initial Jobless Claims Collapse To Lowest Since 1969

Snippet: Amid ongoing exclamations of an AIpocalypse in the jobs market, the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time crashed to just 187k last week (well below expectations)...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/aipocalypse-no-initial-jobless-claims-collapse-lowest-1969

[2026-07-23 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: ECB Keeps Rates Unchanged (As Expected), Warns 'Full Energy Inflationary Shock Yet To Come'

Snippet: The European Central Bank kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2.25 percent and said it was "closely monitoring" the inflationary impact of fresh conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ecb-keeps-rates-unchanged-expected-warns-full-energy-inflationary-shock-yet-come

[2026-07-23 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: European Central Bank leaves interest rates unchanged with energy prices increasingly volatile

Snippet: The Euro sculpture stands in front of the former headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-economy-tariff-iran-energy-b89a1bcf29374108fb0f15621e33c788

[2026-07-23 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide After Google Earnings, Oil & Bond Yields Jump On Houthi Escalation

Snippet: US equity futures are lower as WTI breaches $90/bbl and Brent approaches $100/bbl (Houthi escalation in the Red Sea as two Saudi tankers were struck), pushing bond yields higher with longer-dated yields seen making new highs, globally. But, Alphabet's underwhelming results - while dragging down Mag7 names - are boosting Semis / AI (CapEx spend) which may mean the market is returning to its barbell of longs in AI / Semis plus Energy versus shorts in Rate-sensitives.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/furtures-slide-after-google-earnings-oil-bond-yields-jump-houthi-escalation

[2026-07-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question

Snippet: As President Xi and President Trump prepare for an expected summit, trade officials are weighing public input on reciprocal duty cuts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361623/tariffs-china-and-us-ask-industry-us30-billion-question?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question

Snippet: As President Xi and President Trump prepare for an expected summit, trade officials are weighing public input on reciprocal duty cuts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3361623/tariffs-china-and-us-ask-industry-us30-billion-question

[2026-07-23 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Mubadala Capital puts private markets fund on blockchain in Coinbase deal | The National

Snippet: Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of Abu Dhabi's $385 billion sovereign wealth fund, has teamed up with Coinbase and Abu Dhabi-based FinTech firm Kaio to put one of its private market investment funds on the blockchain.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/07/23/mubadala-capital-puts-private-markets-fund-on-blockchain-in-coinbase-deal/

[2026-07-23 21:37 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania

Snippet: Japan, the home of Pokemon, is beginning to weigh regulating the booming trading card market, as values soaring into the millions of dollars fuel counterfeiting and money laundering.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/japan-weighs-regulating-pokemon-cards/

[2026-07-23 21:31 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SEA Games champion Dines Dumaan seeks financial help after road crash

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/dines-dumaan-financial-help-motorcycle-accident/

[2026-07-23 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Herzog & de Meuron makes second donation to Hong Kong’s M+ museum

Snippet: Global architecture firm donates more than 200 archival items to art museum, which it designed, with exhibition slated for early September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361619/herzog-de-meuron-makes-second-donation-hong-kongs-m-museum?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 21:21 UTC+10:00] [Ai Weiwei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Herzog & de Meuron makes second donation to Hong Kong’s M+ museum

Snippet: Global architecture firm donates more than 200 archival items to art museum, which it designed, with exhibition slated for early September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3361619/herzog-de-meuron-makes-second-donation-hong-kongs-m-museum

[2026-07-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Removing Chinese telecoms gear in EU to cost far more than official estimates: report

Snippet: GSMA Intelligence says move will cost up to US$46 billion, roughly 3 times as much as European Commission has suggested

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361608/removing-chinese-telecoms-gear-eu-cost-far-more-official-estimates-report?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Removing Chinese telecoms gear in EU to exceed official cost estimates: report

Snippet: GSMA Intelligence says move will cost up to US$46 billion, roughly 3 times as much as European Commission has suggested

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361608/removing-chinese-telecoms-gear-eu-cost-far-more-official-estimates-report

[2026-07-23 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Jerusalem man indicted over threats, damage to CNN and Italian media vehicles in West Bank

Snippet: A Jerusalem man in his 20s was indicted in the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for allegedly threatening foreign journalists and damaging their vehicles during an incident in the West Bank earlier this month, Israel Police said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-903423