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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Palestinians in West Bank strike after Israel passes death penalty law

Snippet: Palestinians across the occupied West Bank observed a general strike on Wednesday in protest against a new Israeli law allowing the execution of prisoners, as international condemnation mounted.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/general-strike-leaves-west-bank-streets-empty-over-death-penalty-bill

[2026-04-02 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Piden prisión preventiva para 4 personas por complot contra Bank of America en París

Snippet: Agentes de policía permanecen apostados frente al edificio del Bank of America en París, el sábado 28 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Nicolas Garriga)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/francia-banco-atentado-frustrado-9a1e6f4ce13060aa2f97dfb697a86b28

[2026-04-01 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Minors among suspects in Paris bomb plot believed to be linked to Iran

Snippet: Police stand outside the Bank of America building in Paris, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nicolas Garriga)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-bank-america-attack-paris-iran-bomb-9c5ffc3b99f168c81e48d4ea938f92af

[2026-04-01 23:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for greater transparency on key supply chains amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday called on the government to transparently disclose supply and demand conditions for major items to the public to prevent unnecessary confusion in the market, as the conflict involving Iran fuels concerns over supplies of fuel and key materials.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708029

[2026-04-01 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oracle stock rises in premarket on plans to cut thousands of jobs

Snippet: Oracle rose in premarket trading on Wednesday as the multinational tech conglomerate looks to cut thousands of jobs to free up cash to build AI data center infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/oracle-orcl-stock-layoffs-job-cuts-ai.html

[2026-04-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong investment chief joins global board in first for Chinese sovereign funds

Snippet: FCLTGlobal announces that Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, has become one of the 19 directors on its board

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348690/hong-kong-investment-chief-joins-global-board-first-chinese-sovereign-funds

[2026-04-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [geopolitical tensions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Qiushi reaffirms China’s trade-rebalance push, calls old export-led growth ‘unsustainable’

Snippet: Global tensions, weak high-end exports, and record trade surpluses are spurring a strategic shift to boost imports, develop services trade and deepen market integration

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348651/qiushi-reaffirms-chinas-trade-rebalance-push-calls-old-export-led-growth-unsustainable

[2026-04-01 22:47 UTC+10:00] [Chris Tang Ping-keung] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong weighs tougher enforcement against illegal fuel sales as prices soar

Snippet: Review includes possible penalty increases, expanding powers of Fire Services Department, and examination of legal liability of those who buy illegal fuel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348689/hong-kong-weighs-tougher-enforcement-against-illegal-fuel-sales-prices-soar

[2026-04-01 22:12 UTC+10:00] [Robert Chan Kwok-cheung] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shenzhen robot maker turns to Hong Kong for computing power and listing

Snippet: EngineAI, whose robots have been bought by Mideast companies, needed cloud-based computing that could be seamlessly accessed from anywhere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348686/shenzhen-robot-maker-turns-hong-kong-computing-power-and-listing

[2026-04-01 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Europe scrambles to contain price shock from Iran war as growth suffers

Snippet: The sun has set behind a gas station in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-germany-economy-growth-iran-war-inflation-6dd8a19413de5ba1f788b0f5b447d6b7

[2026-04-01 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How Elizabeth Warren’s greedy wealth tax will make us all poorer

Snippet: What irony: The Democrats in Congress who repudiated President Donald Trump’s “Build the Wall” plan to secure our border now want to construct a financial Berlin Wall to prevent Americans from leaving.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/01/opinion/greedy-elizabeth-warrens-wealth-tax-will-make-us-all-poorer/

[2026-04-01 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices

Snippet: Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station, in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-gasoline-prices-rising-economy-sanctions-cbb0d63ed7242b15a0e16586719a4aa1

[2026-04-01 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says war’s economic shock will be felt for months; urges using public transport

Snippet: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport in a rare address to the nation on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/01/world-news/australia-albanese-warns-iran-war-economy-shock-to-be-felt-for-months/

[2026-04-01 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US House committee calls for major crackdown on China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports

Snippet: Bipartisan panel argues sanctions have concentrated discounted oil in Beijing's hands – charges the Chinese government denies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348668/us-house-committee-calls-major-crackdown-chinas-alleged-sanctioned-oil-imports

[2026-04-01 19:49 UTC+10:00] [Census and Statistics Department] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong retail sales jump nearly 12% in first 2 months of year

Snippet: Retail sales hit HK$35 billion in February, according to provisional figures from Census and Statistics Department

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348664/hong-kong-retail-sales-jump-nearly-12-first-2-months-year

[2026-04-01 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy recommended by Britain's drug price regulator

Snippet: Novo Nordisk rose as much as 4% after England's drug price regulator recommended the use of its best-selling drug Wegovy to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/novo-nordisk-stock-wegovy-ozempic-nice-nhs-nvo.html

[2026-04-01 19:32 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’

Snippet: US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/01/iran-war-oil-prices-trump-crude-stock-markets-business-us-israel-middle-east

[2026-04-01 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s threat risks sparking an even bigger oil crisis

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-threat-risks-sparking-an-even-bigger-oil-crisis-20260401-p5zkh0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Our Market engages over 700 students at St. Paul College Pasig during the OMG Campus Tour

Snippet: OUR Market successfully concluded its third school visit for the OMG Campus Tour at St. Paul College Pasig (SPCP) on Feb. 9, 2026, attracting over 700 students to join the platform. The one-day event simultaneously conducted a hands-on chocolate-making workshop featuring Chef Christian Valdes, founder and head chocolatier of CMV Txokolat, and a sponsors’ fair with Evian, Barilla, Ceres, Australia’s Own, Philadelphia, and Selecta.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/tmt-newswire/our-market-engages-over-700-students-at-st-paul-college-pasig-during-the-omg-campus-tour/2312584

[2026-04-01 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain sees surge in last-minute bookings by tourists avoiding Middle East war

Snippet: Spain's government said Tuesday it expected the Middle East war to contribute to a bumper tourist season, but warned that the crisis could also drag down a key driver for the Spanish economy.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260401/spain-sees-surge-in-last-minute-bookings-by-tourists-avoiding-middle-east-war

[2026-04-01 18:22 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia and Japan face jet fuel supply crunch as China cuts exports

Snippet: Both Australia and Japan are heavily reliant on Chinese jet fuel, but shipments have plunged in recent weeks amid the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348642/australia-and-japan-face-jet-fuel-supply-crunch-china-cuts-exports

[2026-04-01 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian PMs have addressed the nation only a handful of times. Anthony Albanese will join their ranks

Snippet: From the ‘worst financial crisis in our lifetime’ to the Covid pandemic, Australian PMs speaking to the nation has been reserved for historic moments

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/01/albanese-prime-minister-address-nation-others-history

[2026-04-01 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Europe stocks set for strong rebound as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

Snippet: Shares listed in Europe are set to kick off the new trading month with a strong rebound, after notching their worst month since 2008 in March.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/europe-stock-markets-price-stoxx-ftse-dax-iran-war-trump.html

[2026-04-01 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unification education law revised to reflect Lee’s peaceful coexistence policy

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707798

[2026-04-01 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sam Chun Dang Pharm tumbles as doubts grow over rally

Snippet: Shares of Sam Chun Dang Pharm extended losses Wednesday after a rally that had pushed the stock to the top of the secondary Kosdaq lost momentum with investors, casting doubt on the sustainability of the gains.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707796

[2026-04-01 17:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GS Global CEO buys shares to signal growth confidence

Snippet: GS Global said Wednesday its newly appointed CEO Kim Sung-won has purchased company shares on the open market, signaling confidence in the firm’s long-term growth prospects.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707774

[2026-04-01 16:34 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIST: Bank schedules for Holy Week 2026

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/list-bank-schedules-for-holy-week-2026/

[2026-04-01 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US official spotlights shipbuilding cooperation in Seoul, renews concerns over Network Act

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707731

[2026-04-01 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Work longer shifts: one big business’s idea of a helping hand

Snippet: April 1, 2026 — 3:42pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/save-on-fuel-by-working-longer-shifts-one-big-business-idea-of-a-helping-hand-20260401-p5zklz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 14:55 UTC+10:00] [Jim Chalmers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Anthony Albanese to address nation on Wednesday night as treasurer announces Covid-era support measures

Snippet: Prime minister to deliver address live at 7pm AEDT as Jim Chalmers says Iran war having ‘extreme impact on global economy’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/01/chalmers-says-small-business-paying-the-price-for-middle-east-conflict-as-he-unveils-support-measures

[2026-04-01 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Synpulse Appoints Returning Leader Patrick Becher as COO to Drive Agentic Operating Model

Snippet: ZURICH, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a leading financial service consultancy, has appointed Patrick Becher as its new Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant milestone in strengthening global operations and accelerating the firm's evolution into an AI‑native consulting and technology leader.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707605

[2026-04-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US Dept of Agriculture wants to expand access to PH market

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to the Philippines in April to expand market access for at least 58 American farmers, ranchers, and producers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/news/us-dept-of-agriculture-wants-to-expand-access-to-ph-market/2312195

[2026-04-01 13:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US consumer confidence rises, but job openings, hiring drop sharply

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US consumer confidence unexpectedly edged up in March, but households remained downbeat on the labor market and anticipated higher inflation over the next 12 months amid a surge in gasoline prices and ‌continued tariff pass-through.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707506

[2026-04-01 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bank of Japan survey finds business sentiments improving

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index chart at a securities firm Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-economy-boj-inflation-rates-trump-0160ffb35fe09b8229ceafdcbe6b2c6d

[2026-04-01 13:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul launches new consultation body of top finance officials for macroeconomic response

Snippet: A new policy consultation council of the country's top finance officials kicked off Wednesday in a bid to bolster cooperation among economy-related authorities in devising macroeconomic policies amid heightening global uncertainties, government officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707453

[2026-04-01 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea now in World Government Bond Index: minister

Snippet: South Korea joined the World Government Bond Index on Wednesday, the finance chief said, expressing hopes that the inclusion will help stabilize the country's foreign exchange and financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707448

[2026-04-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Underwater high-speed rail? Why China is building vast tunnels beneath the waves

Snippet: China is building new high-speed rail lines that dive underneath major waterways, providing fast services without disrupting shipping traffic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348533/how-china-building-faster-high-speed-railways-using-vast-underwater-tunnels

[2026-04-01 12:58 UTC+10:00] [residential development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vanke posts record 88.56 billion yuan loss as China property market woes linger

Snippet: Result marks mainland Chinese property developer’s second consecutive full-year loss

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348596/vanke-posts-record-8856-billion-yuan-loss-china-property-market-woes-linger

[2026-04-01 12:41 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dateline banks $50m as institutions back California gold

Snippet: Sydney-based Dateline Resources has completed a $50 million placement to leading institutional investors, with more than 95 per cent of the funds raised from financial institutions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dateline-banks-50m-as-institutions-back-california-gold-20260401-p5zkmg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-01 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Surfin Meta Digital Technology signs MOU with the Philippine Social Security System to explore digital financial service enhancements

Snippet: DAVOS, Switzerland, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines Social Security System (SSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore-based fintech firm Surfin Meta Digital Technology (Surfin) outlining areas of collaboration to modernize and digitally enable selected SSS financial service programs. The MOU serves as a framework for cooperation, with both parties identifying opportunities to improve service delivery for members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries, while supporting financial inclusion and operational efficiency across the national pension and social insurance system.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707355

[2026-04-01 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks jump after Wall Street soars on renewed hopes of Iran war end

Snippet: A screen displays financial information on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-80a8391c0729872ae2a486526dbc8abd

[2026-04-01 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Stock market rallies following news war in Iran could soon end

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/an-ebullient-feeling-as-markets-price-in-an-end-to-the-iran-war/106520326

[2026-04-01 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ex-staffer pleads guilty to siphoning over $20K from congresswoman’s bank account to pay credit card debt

Snippet: A former congressional staffer pleaded guilty to snatching over $20,000 from an Ohio congresswoman’s bank account to pay off her credit card bills, according to authorities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/ex-staffer-pleads-guilty-to-siphoning-over-20k-from-congresswomans-bank-account-to-pay-credit-card-debt/

[2026-04-01 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers ‘Yoshi’ bobblehead, Shohei Ohtani pitching debut sends ticket prices soaring

Snippet: The gates to Dodger Stadium haven’t even opened yet, and the market has already spoken.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/sports/dodgers-yoshi-bobblehead-night-sends-ticket-prices-soaring/

[2026-04-01 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Seafood industry pleads for public to buy local for Easter as fuel costs bite

Snippet: Peter Slater says fishers have worked hard to secure enough stock for Easter. (ABC Sunshine Coast: Jennifer Nichols)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/seafood-industry-calls-for-support-as-fuel-prices-bite/106512038

[2026-04-01 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Damning breakdown of California’s alleged fraud — and where your cash is being burned

Snippet: Herb Morgan has gone down the financial rabbit hole in his quest to be California’s next state controller.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/california-controller-candidate-claims-hes-uncovered-425m-in-potential-fraud-waste/

[2026-04-01 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: MLS local markets unlikely to get media rights back when Apple TV deal ends: NYCFC CEO

Snippet: New York City FC CEO Brad Sims doesn’t foresee the day that Major League Soccer ever returns to local market broadcast rights, even if it would benefit the club that he helps run.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/sports/mls-local-markets-unlikely-to-get-media-rights-back-when-apple-tv-deal-ends/

[2026-04-01 10:23 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Chalmers faces recession, fuel mandate questions amid 'significant economic shock'

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced three policies aimed at helping small businesses during the crisis brought about by the war in the Middle East. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/chalmers-faces-recession-fuel-mandate-questions-amid-significant-economic-shock/149nzr2mz

[2026-04-01 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say

Snippet: The effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has blocked the flow of a substantial portion of the energy that powers the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/after-strait-of-hormuz-opens-turmoil-would-still-last-months-analysts-say

[2026-04-01 08:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israeli MPs cheer death penalty for Palestinians accused of terrorism (VIDEO)

Snippet: Israeli lawmakers led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have been filmed cheering and rejoicing at the passing of a controversial death penalty bill. Rights groups, foreign nations, and even the UN warned that the newly adopted legislation is discriminatory and would disproportionally target Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636891-israeli-death-penalty-palestinians-terrorism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS