[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: One Nation candidate told to use personal bank account for donations

Snippet: One Nation’s first big test in Victorian politics – the Nepean byelection – may have put the fast-rising party in breach of Victoria’s electoral laws, after state president Warren Pickering advised candidate Darren Hercus to use a personal bank account to accept campaign donations.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/one-nation-candidate-told-to-use-personal-bank-account-for-donations-20260417-p5zotg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gunmen take 25 hostages in Italy’s Naples bank robbery, escape through tunnel

Snippet: An attempted bank robbery in southern Italy turned into a tense hostage crisis, as armed suspects held 25 people inside a branch in Naples before escaping through an underground route, Rai News reported on Friday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/world/981457/gunmen-take-25-hostages-in-italys-naples-bank-robbery-escape-through-tunnel/

[2026-04-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Private island owner selling $11 million North Bondi apartment

Snippet: Martin Veall, from a Melbourne financier family, has put his North Bondi penthouse on the market with a price guide of $11 million, local sources have revealed.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/private-island-owner-selling-11-million-north-bondi-apartment-20260413-p5zng3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Budget coincides with the thunderclap of history in flux — and hard choices

Snippet: In Olympic sporting terms, the degree of difficulty in delivering this year's federal budget is unusually high. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/inflation-war-making-may-budget-harder/106577912

[2026-04-18 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Saudi finance minister says it will take time for Gulf to boost energy production | The National

Snippet: Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan warned on Friday it could take time for Gulf exporters to increase production due to extensive infrastructure damage caused by Iranian attacks.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/17/saudi-finance-minister-says-it-will-take-time-for-gulf-to-boost-energy-production/

[2026-04-18 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Your Investments: Can you attain financial freedom in Israel?

Snippet: As we move from the solemnity of Holocaust remembrance and Israel Memorial day into the celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, Israelis are reflecting on what independence actually means.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-893295

[2026-04-18 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tennessee advances ‘Judea and Samaria’ bill, sends measure to governor

Snippet: The Tennessee General Assembly approved legislation this week barring state agencies from using the term “West Bank” in official materials and requiring them instead to refer to the territory as “Judea and Samaria,” sending the measure to Gov. Bill Lee for his signature.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-893367

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Gulf economies fight back from effects of the Iran war | The National

Snippet: The Iran war is having an uneven impact on economies within the Middle East and the Gulf, although many are expected to recover by next year if the conflict ends soon.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/17/how-gulf-economies-fight-back-from-effects-of-the-iran-war/

[2026-04-18 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Celtics vs. 76ers series prediction: 2026 NBA Playoff picks, odds

Snippet: The Celtics and 76ers are renewing one of the NBA’s oldest playoff rivalries, but the betting market is making it clear this is not being treated like a vintage coin-flip series.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/betting/celtics-vs-76ers-series-prediction-2026-nba-playoff-picks-odds/

[2026-04-18 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan, Russia, South Korea, others agree to saury fishing cuts

Snippet: Japan's saury haul remains less than 20% of the 2008 peak, prompting efforts to restore the stock. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/fisheries/japan-russia-south-korea-others-agree-to-saury-fishing-cuts

[2026-04-18 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens

Snippet: Global oil prices tumbled sharply on Friday while stock markets surged, after Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged energy disruption.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/17/oil-prices-plunge-as-markets-rally-after-strait-of-hormuz-reopens/

[2026-04-18 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Excise tax on LPG, kerosene suspended

Snippet: (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene suspended for three months to help ease the financial burden of households in the face of the energy emergency driven by the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/news/national/excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene-suspended/2322509

[2026-04-18 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Saudi Arabia is repositioning Neom as key logistics hub and economic anchor | The National

Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s Neom is seeking to position itself as a new logistics hub with the development of a new trade corridor connecting European and Gulf markets.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/17/how-saudi-arabia-is-repositioning-neom-as-key-logistics-hub-and-economic-anchor/

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

Source: AP News

Title: UN chief warns of eroding international law at World Court anniversary

Snippet: Judges walk to their seats before reading the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on what Israel must do to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-court-80-rule-law-international-justice-07d6b59875506e24e4af738f2919d8a8

[2026-04-17 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX proposes halving share settlement cycle in bid to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Snippet: Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350526/hkex-proposes-halving-share-settlement-cycle-bid-boost-hong-kongs-financial-profile?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 23:51 UTC+10:00] [HKEX] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX proposes halving share settlement cycle in bid to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Snippet: Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350526/hkex-proposes-halving-share-settlement-cycle-bid-boost-hong-kongs-financial-profile

[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Chen Jie] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China?

Snippet: US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350446/iran-war-energy-shock-threatens-southeast-asias-supply-chains-win-china

[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China?

Snippet: US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350446/iran-war-energy-shock-threatens-southeast-asias-supply-chains-win-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground

Snippet: The attackers entered a Crédit Agricole branch in central Naples around midday, seized control of the premises and detained staff and customers for about two hours. All hostages were later released without injury, but the suspects fled before police units entered the building, raising concerns over the level of preparation and security gaps.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/17/italy-25-hostages-freed-as-naples-bank-gang-vanishes-underground/

[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre

Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350515/hong-kong-eyes-hk220-million-private-investment-national-innovation-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:16 UTC+10:00] [Yuen Long InnoPark] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre

Snippet: Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350515/hong-kong-eyes-hk220-million-private-investment-national-innovation-centre

[2026-04-17 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Donald Tusk claims Russian-backed crypto firm influenced Polish politics

Snippet: Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with the media as he arrives for the EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poland-european-union-cryptocurrency-market-b15a9e3ccc15984915846d2c304cd3dc

[2026-04-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Critical Shortage Of Jet Fuel: EU Airlines Have Just 6 Weeks Supply Left

Snippet: The European market is facing a critical shortage of kerosene, with only six weeks of supply remaining, and the war in Iran is threatening the continent with a major aviation crisis.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/critical-shortage-jet-fuel-eu-airlines-have-just-6-weeks-supply-left

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay Pacific, HK Express up passenger counts despite impact of Mideast war

Snippet: Cathay Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350510/cathay-pacific-hk-express-passenger-counts-despite-impact-mideast-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cathay Pacific, HK Express up passenger counts despite impact of Mideast war

Snippet: Cathay Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350510/cathay-pacific-hk-express-passenger-counts-despite-impact-mideast-war

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers weekly recap: Do defending champs have any weakness?

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 very official awards and take stock of the state of the season.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/sports/dodgers-showing-no-weaknesses-in-mlb-best-start/

[2026-04-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Beyond the memes: Understanding the unique roles of gold and Bitcoin

Snippet: Inflation panic has a very specific vibe.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/gold-vs-bitcoin-inflation-hedge/

[2026-04-17 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli forces kill Palestinians in Gaza, raid occupied West Bank homes

Snippet: Several Palestinians have been killed in two days of separate Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, despite the so-called “ceasefire” that is now in its seventh month, as raids and assaults continue in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/israeli-attacks-kill-several-over-two-days-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire

[2026-04-17 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: COA ruling contradicts clean audit claims on OVP funds — Palace

Snippet: ILOILO CITY — Malacañang on Friday said that the recent Commission on Audit (COA) decision affirming a notice of disallowance against the Office of the Vice President (OVP) challenges earlier claims that its financial records are clean.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/regions/coa-ruling-contradicts-clean-audit-claims-on-ovp-funds-palace/2322667

[2026-04-17 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Aluminum Market Descends Into Supply 'Black Hole'

Snippet: Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange are climbing into the end of the week, reaching $3,621 a ton and approaching the peak seen during Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The problem now is that the aluminum market has been thrust into a serious supply shock amid the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Middle East, one that is unlikely to be reversed in the near term.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/aluminum-market-descends-supply-black-hole

[2026-04-17 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India and US step up efforts to finalize trade deal stuck in limbo

Snippet: An Indian delegation is visiting the U.S. next week for talks on an interim trade agreement. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs/india-and-us-step-up-efforts-to-finalize-trade-deal-stuck-in-limbo

[2026-04-17 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500

Snippet: Held at Arena Berlin, the event brings together more than 65 galleries from around 18 countries, showcasing thousands of contemporary artworks. Many pieces are priced under €500 and are clearly labelled, making it easier for visitors to find affordable options. Overall, prices range from around €100 to €10,000. Organisers say the fair plays an important role in reducing both financial and cultural barriers, making it easier for first-time buyers to enter the art market in one of Europe’s leading creative

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/17/germanys-affordable-art-fair-draws-crowds-with-artworks-under-500/

[2026-04-17 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Prediction markets face scrutiny from Washington after Iran war bets

Snippet: An advertisement for prediction market platform Kalshi hangs at 13th and L Streets in northwest Washington, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kalshi-polymarket-iran-congress-scrutiny-legislation-trading-3a29fdaf0b42ec6c670a4eaffaf67cc0

[2026-04-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese ministry focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat

Snippet: New five-year plan also emphasised importance of stronger standards in boosting Chinese manufacturers’ competitiveness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350467/chinese-ministry-focuses-car-standards-put-industry-global-driving-seat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [carmaking] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese ministry focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat

Snippet: New five-year plan also emphasised importance of stronger standards in boosting Chinese manufacturers’ competitiveness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350467/chinese-ministry-focuses-car-standards-put-industry-global-driving-seat

[2026-04-17 20:20 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China Shock 2.0 jolts global economy as Trump does Xi’s work

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-shock-2-0-jolts-global-economy-as-trump-does-xis-work/

[2026-04-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From hot tips to cold reality: China targets online stock scams hitting retail investors

Snippet: Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350447/hot-tips-cold-reality-china-targets-online-stock-scams-hitting-retail-investors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From hot tips to cold reality: China targets online stock scams hitting retail investors

Snippet: Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350447/hot-tips-cold-reality-china-targets-online-stock-scams-hitting-retail-investors

[2026-04-17 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Israel's central bank chief pins hopes on peace as economic shock looms

Snippet: The Israeli economy is facing a significant hit to growth projections as a result of the Middle East conflict — but its central bank chief is hopeful that a rapid resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can help ease the shock.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-interest-rates-iran-inflation.html

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty

Snippet: Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350448/tycoon-pan-shiyi-slams-china-property-ponzi-evergrande-boss-pleads-guilty?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty

Snippet: Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350448/tycoon-pan-shiyi-slams-china-property-ponzi-evergrande-boss-pleads-guilty

[2026-04-17 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Snippet: Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/air-new-zealand-to-debut-economy-bunk-bed-sleep-pods-for-long-haul-flights/

[2026-04-17 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Solutions scales back rights offering after regulator scrutiny, shareholder backlash

Snippet: Hanwha Solutions has scaled back its planned rights offering from 2.4 trillion won to 1.8 trillion won ($1.6 billion to $1.2 billion), after facing scrutiny from South Korea’s financial regulator, the company said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719984

[2026-04-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A $2,700 ‘girls’ weekend like no other’ where you got to meet Meghan for an hour? In this economy?

Snippet: How much is Meghan making from this? Why is she appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef? Why has she joined an AI fashion discovery platform? Maybe a better question is, why the hell not?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/17/a-2700-girls-weekend-like-no-other-where-you-got-to-meet-meghan-for-an-hour-in-this-economy

[2026-04-17 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KIT World reaches agreement with US investors on project terms

Snippet: KIT World said Thursday it had reached an agreement with US financial institutions and investors on the overall investment terms for its “KIT World Project” in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719967

[2026-04-17 18:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea launches W80tr support program for steel industry

Snippet: The Financial Services Commission on Friday unveiled an 80 trillion won ($54 billion) support package for the steel industry, seeking to contain fallout from war in the Middle East before it spreads to sectors such as machinery and electronics.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719952

[2026-04-17 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s oil gamble could blow up in his face

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-oil-gamble-could-blow-up-in-his-face-20260417-p5zom1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The loan powerhouse empowering Filipinos forward

Snippet: AS the Philippine financial system continues to expand, the focus is no longer just on bringing more Filipinos into the formal economy — it is about empowering them to actively participate in it. Across the country, households and small businesses continue to face income volatility, unexpected expenses, and limited financial buffers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/tmt-newswire/the-loan-powerhouse-empowering-filipinos-forward/2322579

[2026-04-17 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU eyes tougher penalties for single market rule-breakers

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission is set to impose tougher penalties on countries obstructing trade across the EU, according to a draft document seen by POLITICO.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-crack-down-single-market-laggards/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade

Snippet: Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country's energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and wind power has shielded Madrid from the worst impacts of the resulting energy shock.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/spain-energy-resilience-iran-war-trump-trade.html