[2026-08-05 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ‘Zionist act of highest order’: Smotrich allocates NIS 113m. to develop West Bank heritage sites

Snippet: The steering committee on Tuesday approved the allocation of NIS 113 million to develop heritage sites for over 70 heritage sites across the West Bank as part of an initiative proposed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904543

[2026-08-05 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US job market continues to show strength despite bumpy economy

Snippet: A now hiring sign is seen in front of an auto body shop in Chicago, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/employment-economy-inflation-layoffs-c43fe56386d17f0c3253535aa38802e6

[2026-08-05 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Jetstar halves number of carry-on items customers are allowed

Snippet: Jetstar will halve the number of carry-on items economy-class passengers can take onto its flights and start charging fees for guaranteed space in overhead bins, even as the budget airline increases the weight allowance for bags in the cabin.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/jetstar-halves-number-of-carry-on-items-customers-are-allowed-20260804-p60lbg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

Snippet: From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362614/cuban-spy-base-allegations-new-trump-tariffs-7-latin-america-relations-reads?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Latin American] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

Snippet: From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362614/cuban-spy-base-allegations-new-trump-tariffs-7-latin-america-relations-reads

[2026-08-04 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US imports more Asian goods during first half amid tariff uncertainty

Snippet: Trump last month imposed tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners after a flat 10% levy on all imports expired on July 24. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/us-imports-more-asian-goods-during-first-half-amid-tariff-uncertainty

[2026-08-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US steel production rises as Trump tariffs erode reliance on imports

Snippet: US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362934/us-steel-production-rises-trump-tariffs-erode-reliance-imports?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Mexico] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US steel production rises as Trump tariffs erode reliance on imports

Snippet: US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362934/us-steel-production-rises-trump-tariffs-erode-reliance-imports

[2026-08-04 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE restarts Syria business council as investors seek post-war opportunities | The National

Snippet: The UAE and Syria have revived their joint business council to boost trade and investment ties, as Damascus seeks Gulf capital to help rebuild an economy battered by years of civil war and sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/04/uae-restarts-syria-business-council-as-investors-seek-post-war-opportunities/

[2026-08-04 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Jeff Bezos just filed to sell $4 billion in Amazon. The shares are falling

Snippet: Jeff Bezos filed plans to sell about 15 million Amazon shares worth roughly $4.1 billion, after the dominant e-commerce platform's stronger-than-expected earnings sent the stock to a record high, pushing its market value above $3 trillion.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/jeff-bezos-just-filed-to-sell-4-billion-in-amazon-the-shares-are-falling.html

[2026-08-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Bank warns developing countries have narrow window to embrace AI | The National

Snippet: The World Bank on Tuesday warned that developing countries have a narrow window to seize on the economic gains that artificial intelligence can deliver.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/04/world-bank-urges-developing-countries-to-embrace-ai-or-fall-behind/

[2026-08-04 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Hit Record High As Oil Tumbles After Bessent Says Hormuz May "Reopen Tomorrow"

Snippet: S&P futures are trading at all time high with the latest push higher triggered by comments from Scott Bessent on CNBC who echoed Trump in saying that "we may have Iran deal tomorrow to open Hormuz" (or we may not). The Nasdaq also looks set to extend Monday’s gains: As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.4% to an all time high of 7655 and Nasdaq futures rise 1.1%, as Palantir soared 16% pre-market after upping its forecasts, while

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-hit-record-high-oil-tumbles-after-bessent-says-hormuz-may-reopen-tomorrow

[2026-08-04 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Caterpillar Erupts As Quarterly Sales Top $20 Billion For First Time Amid AI Data Center Boom

Snippet: Caterpillar shares jumped in pre-market trading after reporting a second-quarter beat, driven by strong growth in its heavy machinery, power and energy business amid the data center buildout, reshoring, and other activities reindustrializing the nation under the Trump administration.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/caterpillar-erupts-quarterly-sales-top-20-billion-first-time-amid-ai-data-center-boom

[2026-08-04 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China solidifies global shipbuilding lead

Snippet: CHINA reinforced its global lead in shipbuilding and offshore engineering in the first half of 2026, with new orders for oceangoing vessels surging 105.2 percent year on year, while the value of new offshore engineering equipment orders more than doubled, giving Chinese companies more than 80 percent of the global market, official data showed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/business/foreign-business/china-solidifies-global-shipbuilding-lead/2397890

[2026-08-04 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: McDonald's reports strong profit and names new US chief

Snippet: A McDonald’s logo is seen at a restaurant in Warren, Mich., on Sept. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mcdonalds-profit-economy-9b9ef2da69dc72451928176f17051126

[2026-08-04 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump will discuss economy during stops in California and Nevada

Snippet: President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, N.J., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, en route to return to Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-california-nevada-economy-69284a95842b0266af8b54a6d31ced4a

[2026-08-04 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Global Bond Market On Edge As Japanese Yields Soar After "Horrible" 10Y JGB Auction

Snippet: While much of the market focus has fallen on the US long-end, which saw substantial pressure in the past week, sending 30Y yields to 5.27%, the highest level since 2007, it was Japan again which stole the show overnight. But first, recall that the primary tradeoff for the BOJ preventing it from raising rates and comfortably pushing up the yen without needing to spending tens of billions in massive interventions (whether individual or joint with the US), is that raising

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/global-bond-market-edge-japanese-yields-soar-after-horrible-10y-jgb-auction

[2026-08-04 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jardines ending Oxbridge undergrad scholarships to ‘maximise impact’ for more students

Snippet: Jardine Matheson says it is increasing its ‘focus and commitment’ on the Asian market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3362950/jardines-ending-oxbridge-undergrad-scholarships-maximise-impact-more-students?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 21:09 UTC+10:00] [Ethan Chan Si-yan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jardines ending Oxbridge undergrad scholarships to ‘maximise impact’ for more students

Snippet: Jardine Matheson says it is increasing its ‘focus and commitment’ on the Asian market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3362950/jardines-ending-oxbridge-undergrad-scholarships-maximise-impact-more-students

[2026-08-04 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Who is behind settler violence in the occupied West Bank?

Snippet: Jerusalem – As illegal Israeli settlement activity expands across the occupied West Bank, violent settler groups have emerged at the forefront of escalating attacks on Palestinians and their property with the aim of creating new realities on the ground.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/who-is-behind-settler-violence-in-the-occupied-west-bank

[2026-08-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first-of-its-kind boring and blasting rig boosts hard-rock tunnel digging by 30%

Snippet: Standard tunnel boring machines slow down in extremely hard or fractured mountain rock, which has led to delays in infrastructure projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362927/chinas-first-its-kind-boring-and-blasting-rig-boosts-hard-rock-tunnel-digging-30?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils world’s first hybrid boring-and-blasting tunnel machine

Snippet: Standard tunnel boring machines slow down in extremely hard or fractured mountain rock, which has led to delays in infrastructure projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362927/chinas-first-its-kind-boring-and-blasting-rig-boosts-hard-rock-tunnel-digging-30

[2026-08-04 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Creepy" Smart Glasses Are Creating A Privacy Problem

Snippet: Smart glasses are quickly becoming the next major consumer tech battleground, with Meta leading the market and rivals including Google, Samsung, and Apple preparing their own AI-powered eyewear. But as the devices become more capable, they're also fueling a growing debate over whether convenience is coming at the expense of privacy, according to a new report from Wired.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/creepy-smart-glasses-are-creating-privacy-problem

[2026-08-04 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Israeli settlers attack homes and burn cars in West Bank

Snippet: Israeli settlers stormed the Palestinian villages of Talfit and Jalud, located in southern Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, torching three vehicles and attacking homes, according to local reports. pic.twitter.com/2Z2ZOjVZyU

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-israeli-settlers-attack-homes-and-burn-cars-west-bank

[2026-08-04 19:56 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inside the world of the self-described conspiracy theorist anointed One Nation’s Victorian leader

Snippet: One Nation’s new Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, is a self-described conspiracy theorist who has claimed Australian government policy is controlled by a cabal of foreign “globalists”, and endorsed the idea that the world economy was deliberately crashed to trigger a “great reset”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/inside-the-world-of-the-self-described-conspiracy-theorist-anointed-one-nation-s-victorian-leader-20260804-p60l7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says

Snippet: Hong Kong Shipowners Association urges industry members to be careful, citing ‘very low’ predictability of United States and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362938/80-hong-kong-linked-ships-stuck-around-strait-hormuz-trade-group-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 19:50 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says

Snippet: Hong Kong Shipowners Association urges industry members to be careful, citing ‘very low’ predictability of United States and Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362938/80-hong-kong-linked-ships-stuck-around-strait-hormuz-trade-group-says

[2026-08-04 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE economy grows 3% in first quarter on strong non-oil sector performance | The National

Snippet: The UAE's economy grew 3 per cent on an annual basis in the first three months of 2026 to reach Dh485 billion as the country's non-oil sector expanded.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/04/uae-economy-grows-3-in-first-quarter-on-strong-non-oil-sector-performance/

[2026-08-04 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial

Snippet: Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gdkl9zn8wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-04 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Bangladesh reach agreement in principle on CEPA

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Bangladesh on Tuesday reached an agreement in principle on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), Seoul's industry ministry said Tuesday, as Seoul seeks to expand its presence in the South Asian market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260804008700320

[2026-08-04 19:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Autonomous A2Z wins W11b UAE self-driving deal

Snippet: Autonomous A2Z has signed an 11 billion won ($7.7 million) export deal with Space42, a UAE-based artificial intelligence company, to supply its autonomous driving vehicles and full-stack solutions, expanding its footprint in the UAE’s smart mobility market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830867

[2026-08-04 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.6% in June as growth streak extends to 14 months

Snippet: Continued economic expansion, rising incomes and steady increase in inbound visitors are expected to provide support to the sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362917/hong-kong-retail-sales-rise-46-june-growth-streak-extends-14-months?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Private consumption] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.6% in June as growth streak extends to 14 months

Snippet: Continued economic expansion, rising incomes and steady increase in inbound visitors are expected to provide support to the sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362917/hong-kong-retail-sales-rise-46-june-growth-streak-extends-14-months

[2026-08-04 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iron Ore Below $100 As UBS Warns "Fundamentals Are Deteriorating"

Snippet: Iron ore futures in Singapore fell to their lowest intraday level in one year as deteriorating fundamentals continued to weigh on the market.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/iron-ore-below-100-ubs-warns-fundamentals-are-deteriorating

[2026-08-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Project mBridge moves closer to broader commercial use amid cross-border digital yuan push

Snippet: China’s Project mBridge, the multilateral central bank digital currency platform, is moving closer to broader commercial adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362907/project-mbridge-moves-closer-broader-commercial-use-amid-cross-border-digital-yuan-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fresh mBridge progress boosts cross-border digital yuan push

Snippet: China’s Project mBridge, the multilateral central bank digital currency platform, is moving closer to broader commercial adoption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362907/project-mbridge-moves-closer-broader-commercial-use-amid-cross-border-digital-yuan-push

[2026-08-04 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe’s new EV power struggle sees Chinese giants seize record market share

Snippet: Leading Chinese carmakers and an aggressive Tesla together command more than 13% of western Europe’s surging EV market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3362905/europes-new-ev-power-struggle-sees-chinese-giants-seize-record-market-share?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 17:26 UTC+10:00] [SAIC Motor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Europe’s new EV power struggle sees Chinese giants seize record market share

Snippet: Leading Chinese carmakers and an aggressive Tesla together command more than 13% of western Europe’s surging EV market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3362905/europes-new-ev-power-struggle-sees-chinese-giants-seize-record-market-share

[2026-08-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Will lab-grown gems bury diamond mining? | FT Transact

Snippet: Cheap, mass-produced, lab-grown diamonds are flooding the market and, as the FT’s Leslie Hook explains, the impact is extending far beyond jewellery outlets where demand for natural stones has fallen

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/video/2c646606-52ca-4807-ba35-002b532484af

[2026-08-04 16:38 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq: A Step Toward Sovereignty or the Start of a Security Crisis?

Snippet: The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of this site. This site does not give financial, investment or medical advice.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/u-s-withdrawal-from-iraq-a-step-toward-sovereignty-or-the-start-of-a-security-crisis/

[2026-08-04 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China accelerates nuclear roll-out with new reactor plans in energy-security push

Snippet: Beijing targets installed capacity of 110 gigawatts by 2030, aiming to surpass US capacity and achieve a 50 per cent non-fossil power mix

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362893/china-accelerates-nuclear-roll-out-new-reactor-plans-energy-security-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 16:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China accelerates nuclear roll-out with new reactor plans in energy-security push

Snippet: Beijing targets installed capacity of 110 gigawatts by 2030, aiming to surpass US capacity and achieve a 50 per cent non-fossil power mix

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362893/china-accelerates-nuclear-roll-out-new-reactor-plans-energy-security-push

[2026-08-04 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bithumb eyes 2028 IPO with governance overhaul

Snippet: Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Tuesday it aims to go public by 2028 after strengthening its governance, internal controls and financial reporting.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830609

[2026-08-04 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces, settlers launch attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank

Snippet: Settler violence across the West Bank remains ongoing, with reported cases of arson attacks, the assault of Palestinians as well as the destruction of their properties.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-settlers-launch-attacks-against-palestinians-west-bank

[2026-08-04 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wests Tigers owners throw financial lifeline to women's A-League team

Snippet: Topic:Australia Soccer

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/future-secured-for-central-coast-mariners-women/106990568

[2026-08-04 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Musk could face tough questions during SpaceX's earnings call as stock price languishes

Snippet: SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lifts off for a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/musk-spacex-tesla-earnings-merger-3b7b66a3e522e51d75caebc40af7e09e

[2026-08-04 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly dip after US stocks rally

Snippet: A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-dollar-yen-trump-iran-war-fbbe6128d618509e33d45a493c2615b1

[2026-08-04 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s outsize commodities footprint cushions global energy shocks: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: Analysts at investment bank say Beijing has become de facto ‘volatility arbiter’ for global commodity markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3362861/chinas-outsize-commodities-footprint-cushions-global-energy-shocks-goldman-sachs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s outsize commodities footprint cushions global energy shocks: Goldman Sachs

Snippet: Analysts at investment bank say Beijing has become de facto ‘volatility arbiter’ for global commodity markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3362861/chinas-outsize-commodities-footprint-cushions-global-energy-shocks-goldman-sachs

[2026-08-04 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Real Reasons Why Funding For The Democrat Party Is Collapsing

Snippet: Recent polling suggests that expectations of a "blue wave" in Congress for the 2026 mid-terms are crumbling fast, and as we examined recently, the Democrats are facing one of the biggest financial shortfalls in DNC history. The organization has around $16 million of cash on hand for campaign operations after debts are counted.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/real-reasons-why-funding-democrat-party-collapsing