[2026-04-15 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE elected to World Food Programme executive board | The National

Snippet: The UAE has been elected to the World Food Programme's executive board for the 2026–2028 term, at a time when global hunger is rising and humanitarian agencies face increasing financial and operational pressure.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/14/uae-elected-to-world-food-programme-executive-board/

[2026-04-15 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's prefectures and local banks help small firms weather Iran storm

Snippet: A strawberry farmer in Kumamoto prefecture says the cost of fuel to heat his greenhouse has climbed 20% since the start of the year. (Photo by Koichi Kitanishi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/japan-s-prefectures-and-local-banks-help-small-firms-weather-iran-storm

[2026-04-15 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Richard Simmons’ famed LA estate returns to market as a $5.8 million ‘development opportunity’

Snippet: The 90-year-old estate where famed fitness guru Richard Simmons lived for four decades before his death is returning to the market with a new asking price—and a “highly strategic” sales strategy that sees the property touted as a “development opportunity” and a chance to “create a world-class” dwelling.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/real-estate/richard-simmons-famed-la-estate-returns-to-market-as-a-5-8-million-development-opportunity/

[2026-04-15 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX to rally; Wall Street edges near all-time high; oil eases

Snippet: The Australian sharemarket is expected to rally on opening, and follow global markets higher, as oil prices ease and hopes climb that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war and avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-to-rally-wall-street-edges-near-all-time-high-oil-eases-20260415-p5zny6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: $200 a barrel: The oil contracts that show how fuel crisis could worsen

Snippet: Asian refineries that provide the bulk of Australia’s petrol and diesel are paying up to $US140 a barrel for readily available crude oil cargoes – well above prices of around $US100 for months-ahead deliveries – in a sign of what experts warn is a worsening supply crunch gripping the market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/200-a-barrel-the-oil-contracts-that-show-how-fuel-crisis-could-worsen-20260414-p5znos.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: USA Rare Earth Actively Pursuing Acquisition Opportunities Around The World

Snippet: At the Semafor World Economy forum, USA Rare Earth CEO Barbara Humpton explained that the company is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities worldwide across the entire critical minerals supply chain. This includes everything from extraction and refining to magnet production.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/usa-rare-earth-actively-pursuing-acquisition-opportunities-around-world

[2026-04-15 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Incredibly dangerous' fake weight loss drugs hit UK black market

Snippet: Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace bought a cheap, unregulated weight loss injection via WhatsApp. (ABC News: Adrian Wilson)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/fake-weight-loss-drugs-hit-black-market/106514174

[2026-04-15 04:47 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: IMF warns Trump’s Iran war could unleash global recession

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/imf-warns-trumps-iran-war-could-unleash-global-recession/

[2026-04-15 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Should you turn off your laptop while commuting?

Snippet: If your laptop battery gets drained on a trip home from the office, it may not have been set up to go into stand-by when the lid is shut. (Adobe Stock)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/should-you-turn-off-your-laptop-while-commuting/106479312

[2026-04-15 04:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Home equity is the key to unlocking millionaire status — but the dream is getting further out of reach

Snippet: America is minting millionaires at a remarkable pace — but for many households, that wealth exists more on paper than in the bank.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/real-estate/home-equity-is-the-key-to-unlocking-millionaire-status-but-the-dream-is-getting-further-out-of-reach/

[2026-04-15 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 7-Eleven braces for a major pullback, planning 645 North American store closures

Snippet: A 7-Eleven store is seen, Feb. 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/7eleven-convenience-store-closure-fuel-economy-fb1907af5336d0a17e6a82bdb0c97772

[2026-04-15 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia stock is on a 10-day winning streak and up 18% over that stretch

Snippet: Nvidia stock is on a tear, rising more than 18% over the past ten days. It's the longest winning streak the artificial intelligence chip giant has seen since another ten-day rise in 2023.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/nvidia-stock-nvda-ai-streak.html

[2026-04-15 04:16 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: IMF cuts outlook, warns of potential global recession

Snippet: April 15, 2026 04:16 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/imf-cuts-outlook-warns-of-potential-global-recession/

[2026-04-15 04:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Prediction markets will grow to $1 trillion by 2030, Bernstein estimates

Snippet: Prediction market volumes are booming in 2026, on pace to more than quadruple this year alone and reach an estimated $1 trillion in the next four years, according to Bernstein.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/prediction-markets-will-grow-to-1-trillion-by-2030-bernstein-says.html

[2026-04-15 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nasdaq-listed PayPay to roll out services at 400,000 stores in Taiwan

Snippet: PayPay listed on the Nasdaq in March and has been working to expand beyond its original Japanese market. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/nasdaq-listed-paypay-to-roll-out-services-at-400-000-stores-in-taiwan

[2026-04-15 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Global fund tips Australia to lead world in inflation

Snippet: April 15, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/global-fund-tips-australia-to-lead-world-in-inflation/

[2026-04-15 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Global fund tips Australia to lead world in inflation

Snippet: April 15, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/global-fund-tips-australia-to-lead-world-in-inflation-2/

[2026-04-15 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Invesco to enter Japan ETF market amid deregulation push

Snippet: Invesco is the world's fourth-largest ETF provider, following BlackRock and others. (Invesco)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/invesco-to-enter-japan-etf-market-amid-deregulation-push

[2026-04-15 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Heat vs. Hornets

Snippet: The NBA Playoffs offer an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in entering the prediction market. Use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX to claim an incredible welcome incentive.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-heat-vs-hornets/

[2026-04-15 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE economy will continue to strengthen despite Iran conflict, Meta president says | The National

Snippet: The economies of Gulf countries like the UAE will persevere and continue to thrive despite the conflict between the US and Iran, Dina Powell McCormick, president of the social media giant Meta, said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/14/uae-economy-ai-dina-powell-mccormick-meta/

[2026-04-15 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: High oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty cloud bank profit outlook

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jpmorgan-wells-fargo-citigroup-banks-wall-street-20e472331deb22afb58c31d93d0ab497

[2026-04-15 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF

Snippet: The war on Iran has “abruptly darkened” the global economic outlook, and if it continues could trigger a worldwide recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-war-wreaks-havoc-global-economy-and-could-spark-recession-says-imf

[2026-04-15 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF

Snippet: The war on Iran has “abruptly darkened” the global economic outlook, and if it continues could trigger a worldwide recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-war-wreaks-havoc-global-economy-and-could-spark-recession-says-imf

[2026-04-15 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DTI to expand market opportunities for Filipino MSMEs

Snippet: THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) mounted the 2026 DTI–Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair ( F) from April 8 to 12 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. The event featured over 320 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country engaged in food manufacturing, processing, and related enterprises.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/tmt-newswire/dti-to-expand-market-opportunities-for-filipino-msmes/2319708

[2026-04-15 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Islamabad and the return of the nuclear shadow

Snippet: MOST people are fixated by the wrong indicators. They track inflation, fuel prices, grocery bills, the slow suffocation of household budgets. They measure distress in pesos, dollars, liters, kilowatts. But history is rarely decided in supermarkets or at gasoline pumps. It is shaped in quieter rooms — through misjudgment, overreach, and the silent collapse of diplomacy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/opinion/columns/islamabad-and-the-return-of-the-nuclear-shadow/2320174

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese economy gets off to robust, promising start in first two months

Snippet: IN January and February, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with President Xi Jinping at its core, all regions and departments strictly implemented the decisions and arrangements made by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, adhered to the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, implemented more proactive and effective macro policies, and stepped up counter- and cross-cyclical adjustments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/supplements/chinese-economy-gets-off-to-robust-promising-start-in-first-two-months/2319936

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese economy gets off to robust, promising start in first two months

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/opinion/world/chinese-economy-gets-off-to-robust-promising-start-in-first-two-months/2319936

[2026-04-15 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gideon Levy: Reporting on the Intifada changed how I see Israel

Snippet: In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, we speak with Gideon Levy, one of Israel’s most outspoken and controversial journalists, who has spent decades documenting the occupation of Palestinian lands. We discuss Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, Netanyahu’s political calculations, and how Israeli society has responded. We also explore how the Israeli media and culture has eroded Israeli society, the future of Gaza and the West Bank, Palestinian leadership, and what a just resolution to the conflict might look like.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/video/unapologetic-podcast-gideon-levy-intifada-changed-views-israel

[2026-04-15 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mustafa Barghouti: Palestinians will 'die here and not leave'

Snippet: Mustafa Barghouti, the general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, reacts to US President Donald Trump plan to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza so Washington can "have" the enclave. In a wide-ranging interview, Barghouti also speaks about how ethnic cleansing has accelerated in the occupied West Bank amid rising settler attacks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/video/mustafa-barghouti-palestinians-will-die-here-and-not-leave

[2026-04-15 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mustafa Barghouti: Palestinians will 'die here and not leave'

Snippet: Mustafa Barghouti, the general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, reacts to US President Donald Trump plan to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza so Washington can "have" the enclave. In a wide-ranging interview, Barghouti also speaks about how ethnic cleansing has accelerated in the occupied West Bank amid rising settler attacks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/video/unapologetic-podcast-mustafa-barghouti-palestinians-will-die-here-and-not-leave

[2026-04-15 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers

Snippet: The effect artificial intelligence will have on the labor market has left workers and job seekers alike worried about their future. Top executives, however, are optimistic that the technology can continue to augment workloads rather than entirely displace human employees.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/ceos-are-betting-ai-will-augment-work-rather-than-displace-all-workers.html

[2026-04-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Dinner for few: Australians eating out less as fuel crisis deals biggest blow to consumer confidence since Covid

Snippet: Experts say ‘cautious consumption’ shows households bracing for return to extended period of financial pressure experienced during pandemic years

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/15/dinner-for-few-australians-eating-out-less-as-fuel-crisis-deals-biggest-blow-to-consumer-confidence-since-covid

[2026-04-15 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin

Snippet: Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said Tuesday that the global economy is headed toward a recession if the Strait of Hormuz stays shut for much longer.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/citadels-ken-griffin-global-recession-inevitable-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-shut.html

[2026-04-15 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kevin Warsh could become richest Fed chair in history as financial filings reveal his and Estee Lauder heiress wife’s fortunes

Snippet: Kevin Warsh could become the wealthiest Federal Reserve chairman in history, according to financial disclosures he filed as he heads toward a nomination hearing in the Senate.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/business/kevin-warsh-could-become-richest-fed-chair-in-history-as-financial-filings-reveal-his-and-estee-lauder-heiress-wifes-fortunes/

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran's war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions, warning that the global economy would teeter on the brink of recession if the conflict worsens and oil stays above $100 per barrel through 2027.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-892991

[2026-04-15 00:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea dodges IMF downgrade at 1.9%

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday left its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent, with the government saying a supplementary budget and other policy support helped cushion the economy against mounting external shocks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717264

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

Source: ABC News

Title: IMF warns of inflation surge, growth slump if Strait of Hormuz remains shut

Snippet: Topic:Economic Growth

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/international-monetary-fund-world-economic-outlook-iran-war/106564598

[2026-04-14 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside Sony Pictures Classic’s surprising CinemaCon presentation after indie distributor Row K bowed out amid financial troubles

Snippet: One indie distributor’s alleged financial woes became a boon for Sony Pictures Classic which was given a chance to hawk its wares at day one of CinemaCon seemingly out of the blue.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/14/hollywood/inside-sony-pictures-classics-surprising-cinemacon-presentation-after-indie-distributor-bowed-out/

[2026-04-14 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran war will hit UK growth the hardest of any rich economies, IMF says

Snippet: The U.K. will suffer the biggest hit to growth of all of the world's richest economies because of the Iran war, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/uk-downgrade-iran-war-uk-growth-middle-east-conflict-global-economy.html

[2026-04-14 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: JPM Stock Fizzles Despite Blowout Quarter As Key Forecast Cut

Snippet: One day after Goldman Sachs reported its highest profit in 5 years (despite an ugly miss in FICC revenues), this morning JPMorgan impressed with just as solid results, when it reported that its Q1 profits rose 13% as the bank benefited from soaring market volatility and frantic trading amid the war with Iran and the US military operation in Venezuela.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/jpm-stock-fizzles-despite-blowout-quarter-key-forecast-cut

[2026-04-14 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UK lorries hit the road to stock up UAE supermarkets | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/14/uk-lorries-hit-the-road-to-stock-up-uae-supermarkets/

[2026-04-14 23:13 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump pick to lead Federal Reserve has assets worth over $100m, disclosures indicate

Snippet: Kevin Warsh, seeking to replace Fed chair, Jerome Powell, had to file financial disclosures for Senate approval

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/trump-federal-reserve-pick-kevin-warsh

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Iran war

Snippet: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by the war in the Middle East - as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/imf-cuts-2026-global-growth-forecast-iran-war

[2026-04-14 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: IMF cuts growth forecasts for Asia's emerging economies, blames Iran war

Snippet: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said this week that the fund would have upgraded its forecast for the global economy if not for the war in the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/imf-cuts-growth-forecasts-for-asia-s-emerging-economies-blames-iran-war

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [International Monetary Fund (IMF)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: IMF warns ‘unprecedented’ energy crisis could trigger global recession as Australia prepares for G20 fuel talks

Snippet: As treasurer Jim Chalmers weighs ‘extreme uncertainty’, one economic scenario sees global growth plunging to just 2% in 2026

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/imf-world-economic-outlook-energy-crisis-global-recession-australia-fuel

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war impacts global growth forecast, IMF warns of economic slowdown

Snippet: Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), listens during a briefing in Beijing, China, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-imf-outlook-iran-war-trump-inflation-growth-e3d8a239509abb50757f8c8d42fb32d8

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF cuts China’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war pressures global economy

Snippet: The latest projection is 0.1 percentage lower than January’s estimate but higher than October’s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350042/imf-cuts-chinas-gdp-growth-forecast-44-iran-war-pressures-global-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF cuts China’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war pressures global economy

Snippet: The latest projection is 0.1 percentage lower than January’s estimate but higher than October’s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350042/imf-cuts-chinas-gdp-growth-forecast-44-iran-war-pressures-global-economy

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: IMF maintains S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook at 1.9 pct, raises inflation forecast to 2.5 pct

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday kept its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent despite the Middle East crisis, the finance ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414007600320

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: IMF lowers Middle East growth forecast over Iran war shock | The National

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lowered its growth forecast for the Middle East due to the effects of the Iran war, reflecting its global estimates.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/14/imf-lowers-middle-east-growth-forecast-over-iran-war-shock/