[2026-07-04 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Low Melbourne clearance rates show investors "all but gone" from market

Snippet: Topic:Real Estate Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-04/melbourne-property-auction-clearance-rates-reflect-exodus/106862748

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong graduates at crossroads as AI takes over entry-level jobs, experts warn

Snippet: City’s net employment outlook for third quarter plunges to minus 9 per cent, 20 percentage points lower than previous quarter, ManpowerGroup reveals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358791/hong-kong-graduates-crossroads-ai-takes-over-entry-level-jobs-experts-warn?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Legislative Council Secretariat] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong graduates at crossroads as AI takes over entry-level jobs, experts warn

Snippet: City’s net employment outlook for third quarter plunges to minus 9 per cent, 20 percentage points lower than previous quarter, ManpowerGroup reveals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3358791/hong-kong-graduates-crossroads-ai-takes-over-entry-level-jobs-experts-warn

[2026-07-04 10:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Settlers raid several West Bank villages as attacks escalate

Snippet: Israeli settlers raided several Palestinian communities across the occupied West Bank, with local reports describing attacks, arrests and confrontations involving Israeli security forces.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/settlers-raid-several-west-bank-villages-attacks-escalate

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

Source: The Age

Title: How artificial intelligence got better at building itself

Snippet: When Anthropic, an artificial-intelligence lab, debuts on stock markets later this year, it is likely to be one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. That’s because Claude, the company’s chatbot, is beloved of coders, who are willing to pay a lot for access.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-artificial-intelligence-got-better-at-building-itself-20260702-p60c1d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK and France back efforts to secure Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have stressed the importance of restoring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as “a vital artery for the global economy”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-and-france-back-efforts-secure-strait-hormuz

[2026-07-04 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians in West Bank

Snippet: Israeli settlers attacked the village of Yerza, east of Tubas in the occupied West Bank, on Friday, injuring seven Palestinians, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-injure-eight-palestinians-west-bank

[2026-07-04 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Feds seek lower prison term for $100 million New Jersey deli fraudster — but some reasons why are hidden

Snippet: Federal prosecutors are recommending a relatively light prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to securities fraud in the notorious $100 million New Jersey deli stock manipulation case — and some of their reasons for doing so are hidden.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/new-jersey-deli-stockfraud-sentence-patten.html

[2026-07-04 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Settler attack injures several Palestinians near Hebron

Snippet: Israeli settlers attacked and wounded several Palestinians near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news agency reported, citing the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS).

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/settler-attack-injures-several-palestinians-near-hebron

[2026-07-04 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US At 250: Why America Has Been So Successful And Can It Continue

Snippet: To mark the 250 year anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, Deutsche Bank has published a report looking at how the US emerged as a global superpower, and why it’s likely to remain one despite new challenges.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-250-why-america-has-been-so-successful-and-can-it-continue

[2026-07-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia's woeful Asian languages literacy is failing us

Snippet: Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-04/indonesia-economy-china-asian-languages-region/106875164

[2026-07-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Conroy's 'dead cat' reminds us Labor has tough calls ahead

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-04/pat-conroy-defence-aukus-labor-conference-economy-history-wars/106775108

[2026-07-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sustainable packaging queen lists $11m unit in Sydney’s tower of power

Snippet: Kerry Gao, founder and chief executive officer of sustainable packaging company Oxypac, has put an apartment on the market at Sydney’s Crown Residences.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/sustainable-packaging-queen-lists-11m-unit-in-sydney-s-tower-of-power-20260629-p60b0q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Travel news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: This premium economy felt more economy than premium

Snippet: With the volatile situation in the Middle East, we sadly decided not to use our preferred carrier Emirates, and give Cathay Pacific a go via Hong Kong to Europe. We had recently flown premium economy with Emirates, and it was well worth the extra expense. Cathay Pacific’s version of premium economy felt no different to regular economy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/this-premium-economy-felt-more-economy-than-premium-20260701-p60brv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies

Snippet: Israeli settlers have attacked several parts of the occupied West Bank, seizing or destroying Palestinian homes and damaging essential supplies like water springs, electricity lines, and greenhouses, as they intensify their assaults and land seizures in recent weeks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/israeli-settlers-intensify-attacks-in-west-bank-targeting-water-supplies

[2026-07-04 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan probes shareholding reports as activist proposals mount

Snippet: Japan's financial watchdog has begun investigating all large shareholding reports disclosed after May 1. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japan-probes-shareholding-reports-as-activist-proposals-mount

[2026-07-04 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

Snippet: Two members of Congress — Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., and Rep. Gil Cisneros, D-Calif. — have disclosed that they or their family members bought SpaceX stock in the days after the company's historic initial public offering, according to publicly accessible House financial documents.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/spacex-stock-congress-meuser-cisneros-ipo-disclosure.html

[2026-07-04 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE Property: 'Are more investors turning to Abu Dhabi?' | The National

Snippet: Question: Do you think property investors are starting to look at Abu Dhabi differently now? It seems to me a bit steadier than Dubai, which I think often reacts quite quickly to changes in the market. Is that something you’re seeing and does it make Abu Dhabi more appealing in times like these?

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/07/03/uae-property-are-more-investors-turning-to-abu-dhabi/

[2026-07-04 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: JPMorgan CEO contender walks away with $50M in unvested stock after losing Jamie Dimon succession race

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/03/business/marianne-lake-gets-50m-in-unvested-jpmorgan-stock-after-losing-jamie-dimon-succession-race/

[2026-07-04 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers injure five Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Snippet: Israeli settlers injured at least five Palestinians in two separate attacks in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to Wafa news agency.

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

[2026-07-04 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Citi launches market-first tokenized depositary receipts to connect private companies, investors

Snippet: CITI has announced the launch of Digital Depositary Receipts on private shares, introducing a direct and transparent model that broadens access to private markets for both issuers and investors. The launch marks the first time a global financial services company is both issuing and acting as a custodian for tokenized depositary receipts representing private companies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/tmt-newswire/citi-launches-market-first-tokenized-depositary-receipts-to-connect-private-companies-investors/2378130

[2026-07-04 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Titleholder Monaco excluded from French basketball championship over financial concerns

Snippet: Monaco players salute fans after the Euroleague seimifinal basketball match between Olympiacos and Monaco in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on May 18, 2025. French basketball champion Monaco has been excluded from national competition next season for failing to provide sufficient financial guarantees, the French basketball league said Friday, June 3, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/monaco-basketball-exclusion-financial-problems-b3b92afeb944365b3b1ff069985e481d

[2026-07-04 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Adam Driver finds buyer for nearly $5M Brooklyn loft days after hitting market

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/03/real-estate/adam-driver-finds-a-buyer-to-his-longtime-brooklyn-loft-in-just-days/

[2026-07-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cold feet and cooling prices: Australia’s property market is transforming – and first home buyers aren’t biting

Snippet: Exclusive: Data shows buyers are not rushing to get into the market, despite lower prices and less competition

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/04/australia-property-market-transforming-first-home-buyers-cold-feet

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghana's inflation rises in June as high fuel prices persist

Snippet: Ghana's inflation nearly doubled in June as high fuel prices caused by the war on Iran continued to rattle the economy.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/ghanas-inflation-rises-in-june-as-high-fuel-prices-persist/

[2026-07-04 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to scrap tax breaks for NEVs and energy-saving vehicles from 2027

Snippet: Announcement by central government ministries extends the withdrawal of incentives for new-energy vehicles and energy-saving cars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359376/china-scrap-tax-breaks-nevs-and-energy-saving-vehicles-2027?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Industry and Information Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to scrap tax breaks for NEVs and energy-saving vehicles from 2027

Snippet: Announcement by central government ministries extends the withdrawal of incentives for new-energy vehicles and energy-saving cars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359376/china-scrap-tax-breaks-nevs-and-energy-saving-vehicles-2027

[2026-07-03 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon courts Emirati capital as envoy says investors 'more than welcome' | The National

Snippet: Lebanon is actively courting Emirati capital as it seeks to revive its struggling economy, with its ambassador to the UAE saying investors from the Gulf state are “more than welcome” amid growing momentum in bilateral engagement.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/03/lebanon-courts-emirati-capital-as-envoy-says-investors-more-than-welcome/

[2026-07-03 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon courts Emirati capital as envoy says investors 'more than welcome' | The National

Snippet: Lebanon is actively courting Emirati capital as it seeks to revive its struggling economy, with its ambassador to the UAE saying investors from the Gulf state are “more than welcome” amid growing momentum in bilateral engagement.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/03/lebanon-seeks-uae-investors-abu-dhabi/

[2026-07-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils recycling push to bolster resource security and shore up green transition

Snippet: The nation seeks to narrow the gap with regional peers such as Japan and South Korea by establishing a more comprehensive, granular recycling infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359357/china-unveils-recycling-push-bolster-resource-security-and-shore-green-transition?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [supply-chain security] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils recycling push to bolster resource security and shore up green transition

Snippet: The nation seeks to narrow the gap with regional peers such as Japan and South Korea by establishing a more comprehensive, granular recycling infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359357/china-unveils-recycling-push-bolster-resource-security-and-shore-green-transition

[2026-07-03 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: AI is outpacing the rules, Europe’s top bankers and regulators warn

Snippet: Financial regulation is struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to European policymakers, who are grappling with how to support adoption while containing risks to market integrity and stability.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/ai-outpacing-rules-europe-top-bankers-regulators-warn.html

[2026-07-03 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong’s arbitration skills help the new global space race take off?

Snippet: Experts, top officials say city can turn existing strengths into commercial advantage to tap into fast-growing global space economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359362/can-hong-kongs-arbitration-skills-help-new-global-space-race-take?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 22:10 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong’s arbitration skills help the new global space race take off?

Snippet: Experts, top officials say city can turn existing strengths into commercial advantage to tap into fast-growing global space economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359362/can-hong-kongs-arbitration-skills-help-new-global-space-race-take

[2026-07-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI skills required for 4 out of 10 graduate jobs in China, says recruitment portal

Snippet: University of Hong Kong professors say ‘messy jobs’ that span multiple tasks more immune to challenges posed by technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359328/ai-skills-required-4-out-10-graduate-jobs-china-says-recruitment-portal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [National Bureau of Statistics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI skills required for 4 out of 10 graduate jobs in China, says recruitment portal

Snippet: University of Hong Kong professors say ‘messy jobs’ that span multiple tasks more immune to challenges posed by technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359328/ai-skills-required-4-out-10-graduate-jobs-china-says-recruitment-portal

[2026-07-03 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE thwarts wave of 'sophisticated cyber attacks' on financial sector | The National

Snippet: The UAE on Friday revealed it had foiled a series of "sophisticated cyber attacks" on the financial sector, ensuring there was no disruption to services.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/03/uae-thwarts-wave-of-sophisticated-cyber-attacks-on-financial-sector/

[2026-07-03 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF destroys tunnels, kills terrorists, arrests over 60 terror suspects in North, South, West Bank

Snippet: Over the past week, the IDF has operated continuously across all four of Israel’s fronts in order to protect the state and its citizens.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-901332

[2026-07-03 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel Police arrest two following attack on Tel Aviv deputy mayor, activist group

Snippet: Tel Aviv District Police arrested two suspects near Tikva Market in south Tel Aviv on suspicion of being involved in an assault against activists, including Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Chen Arieli, police confirmed on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-901340

[2026-07-03 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Lagarde floats early ECB exit to play role in French presidential campaign

Snippet: PARIS — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she could leave her post before the end of her term to take part in France’s 2027 presidential election.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/christine-lagarde-floats-early-ecb-exit-to-play-role-in-french-presidential-campaign/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-03 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: ADCB services remain disrupted as several branches extend hours to help customers | The National

Snippet: Some Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank services remained suspended on Friday amid what it described as “essential system maintenance”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/07/03/adcb-services-remain-disrupted-as-several-branches-extend-hours-to-help-customers/

[2026-07-03 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Marcos not worried about PH losing grants after upper middle income status upgrade

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 2, 2026 (July 3 in Manila) says that he is not worried about the country's potential loss of certain developmental grants after the World Bank’s reclassification of the Philippines as an upper middle-income economy. In a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Vancouver Convention Center, Marcos said he viewed this transition not as a loss, but as a sign of economic confidence that would attract more direct investments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/videos/watch-marcos-not-worried-about-ph-losing-grants-after-upper-middle-income-status-upgrade/2378030

[2026-07-03 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netflix K-drama Agent Kim Reactivated: So Ji-sub a one-man army in satisfying action drama

Snippet: So’s bank worker with a dark past is forced back into action to find his daughter in this series that quickly sates viewers’ lust for combat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3359272/netflix-k-drama-agent-kim-reactivated-so-ji-sub-one-man-army-satisfying-action-drama?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Agent Kim Reactivated] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netflix K-drama Agent Kim Reactivated: So Ji-sub a one-man army in satisfying action drama

Snippet: So’s bank worker with a dark past is forced back into action to find his daughter in this series that quickly sates viewers’ lust for combat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3359272/netflix-k-drama-agent-kim-reactivated-so-ji-sub-one-man-army-satisfying-action-drama

[2026-07-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns

Snippet: Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3359324/india-bangladesh-ties-ease-visa-restart-amid-china-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Dhaka] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns

Snippet: Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3359324/india-bangladesh-ties-ease-visa-restart-amid-china-concerns

[2026-07-03 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank

Snippet: Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank, a move Palestinian officials say will further fragment the territory and isolate East Jerusalem from its surrounding Palestinian communities.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/israel-approves-plan-to-establish-13-new-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank

[2026-07-03 19:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KB Financial shortlists 6 candidates for chair post

Snippet: KB Financial Group's race for its next chief is taking shape as the field narrows to six candidates, including incumbent Chair Yang Jong-hee, the group announced Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10797866

[2026-07-03 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian urges faster electricity switching to benefit more customers

Snippet: SENATE President Win Gatchalian urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to shorten the turnaround time for switching electricity suppliers, saying this is crucial to ensuring more consumers benefit from the expanded retail electricity market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-urges-faster-electricity-switching-to-benefit-more-customers/2378014

[2026-07-03 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics

Snippet: The European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as she mulls a foray into French politics.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/christine-lagarde-ecb-france-election.html