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    [2026-06-19 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: GOP Rep. Steil pushes bill curbing members of Congress from prediction market betting
    Snippet: A Republican House member on Thursday is set to introduce a provision that would ban congressional lawmakers and their families from placing bets on prediction markets on topics including policy, politics, and elections.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/prediction-market-ban-congress-house-stock-bryan-steil.html
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    [2026-06-19 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: Accenture Crashes Most On Record As AI Threatens Consulting Demand
    Snippet: Accenture shares crashed by the most on record in premarket trading on a confluence of issues. First, the company's fourth-quarter revenue outlook missed Bloomberg consensus estimates and third-quarter bookings declined, reinforcing investors' belief that consulting demand is declining in the era of AI adoption across corporate America, which is wreaking havoc in the white-collar job market.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/accenture-crashes-most-record-ai-threatens-consulting-demand
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    [2026-06-19 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Marcos urges stronger ASEAN-Russia cooperation on security, economy, and people-to-people ties
    Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, called for deeper cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Russia, identifying peace and security, economic engagement, and people-to-people exchanges as the three key priorities that should guide the partnership in the years ahead.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/marcos-urges-stronger-asean-russia-cooperation-on-security-economy-and-people-to-people-ties/2368604
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    [2026-06-18 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Inside the friendly (for now) rivalry between two animation powerhouses ahead of major box office battle
    Snippet: Hollywood has a long history of one-time “friendly rivalries” that turned bitter: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis; Jeffrey Katzenberg and Michael Eisner; and, more recently Netflix and Paramount/Skydance. Pixar and Illumination, which, to be honest, play uncharacteristically nicely — at least by Hollywood standards — could be poised for a similar trajectory.
    Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/18/hollywood/inside-the-friendly-for-now-rivalry-between-two-animation-powerhouses-ahead-of-major-box-office-battle/
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    [2026-06-18 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Nato rift deepens as Hegseth warns allies over defence 'free riders' | The National
    Snippet: Deepening divisions emerged within Nato after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Washington could withhold alliance financial contributions if “free riding” states fail to meet defence spending commitments,
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/06/18/nato-rift-deepens-as-hegseth-warns-allies-over-defence-free-riders/
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    [2026-06-18 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Israeli woman sues New Jersey rabbi for sexual assault, defamation
    Snippet: A rabbi in Ocean County is being sued by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her when she came to him for financial help, then defamed her on a website and in fliers he posted near her children’s school.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-899848
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    [2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China tests future of shipping on its next major trade corridor: a US$10 billion canal
    Snippet: The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357607/china-tests-future-shipping-its-next-major-trade-corridor-us10-billion-canal?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Nanning] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China tests future of shipping on its next major trade corridor: a US$10 billion canal
    Snippet: The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357607/china-tests-future-shipping-its-next-major-trade-corridor-us10-billion-canal
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    [2026-06-18 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: Former senior Israeli officials issue 'final warning' over West Bank settler terror
    Snippet: A broad coalition of former high-ranking Israeli officials, including former prime ministers and defence chiefs, have issued what they termed a “wake-up call” and “final warning”, demanding that the Israeli government act against Jewish settler “terrorism” in the occupied West Bank.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/former-senior-israeli-officials-issue-final-warning-netanyahu-over-west-bank-settler-terror
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    [2026-06-18 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AfricaNews
    Title: Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements
    Snippet: The protest took place near EU institutions and brought together activists, human rights campaigners and members of a recent Gaza-bound flotilla. Participants argued that the bloc should use its economic influence to increase pressure on Israel amid continuing tensions linked to the war in Gaza and the expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.
    Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/brussels-rally-presses-eu-to-curb-trade-with-settlements/
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    [2026-06-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Bonkers SpaceX stats that show how staggering the money movement has been
    Snippet: Since SpaceX's record-breaking IPO late last week, Elon Musk's second trillion-dollar company has been the talk of Wall Street. From Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire to SpaceX moving ahead with a $60 billion acquisition shortly after hitting the market, the first few days of trading have defied norms at every turn.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/5-wild-spacex-stats-from-the-companys-first-week-on-the-nasdaq.html
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    [2026-06-18 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: Futures Rise, Oil Drops As Market Prices In Iran Deal For Yet Another Day
    Snippet: Futures rebounded from the post-FOMC selloff, and oil prices fell as Trump signed the Iran MOU two days early to end the war in the Middle East (in the symbolic Palace of Versailles of all place) and some energy shipments began to transit the Strait of Hormuz. As usual, tech led the parade higher.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-oil-drops-market-prices-iran-deal-yet-another-day
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    [2026-06-18 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: #SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud
    Snippet: Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357599/sellindonesia-vs-sellsingapore-market-sell-fuels-cross-border-digital-feud?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 22:02 UTC+10:00] [Airlangga Hartarto] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: #SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud
    Snippet: Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357599/sellindonesia-vs-sellsingapore-market-sell-fuels-cross-border-digital-feud
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    [2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Has China’s ‘618’ shopping festival lost its shine as consumers turn cautious?
    Snippet: The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357594/has-chinas-618-shopping-festival-lost-its-shine-consumers-turn-cautious?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Chengdu] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Has China’s ‘618’ shopping festival lost its shine as consumers turn cautious?
    Snippet: The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357594/has-chinas-618-shopping-festival-lost-its-shine-consumers-turn-cautious
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    [2026-06-18 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Trump's Iran deal driven by economics, fear of midterm defeat, not ideology - analysis
    Snippet: US President Donald Trump reportedly received a warning in recent weeks that keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed would "trigger a global recession - not just in the US, but across the entire world."
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899825
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    [2026-06-18 21:40 UTC+10:00] [West Bank] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Israel’s foreign minister cuts ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remark
    Snippet: Saar accused Kallas of ‘acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness’ by reportedly comparing Israel to South Africa’s apartheid regime
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3357596/israels-foreign-minister-cuts-ties-top-eu-diplomat-over-apartheid-remark
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    [2026-06-18 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Mandopop star Richie Jen snaps up US$8.8 million Repulse Bay flat
    Snippet: Market watchers say improving liquidity and strong mainland demand are helping revive transactions in Hong Kong’s luxury housing segment
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3357592/mandopop-star-richie-jen-snaps-us88-million-repulse-bay-flat?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 21:25 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Mandopop star Richie Jen snaps up US$8.8 million Repulse Bay flat
    Snippet: Market watchers say improving liquidity and strong mainland demand are helping revive transactions in Hong Kong’s luxury housing segment
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3357592/mandopop-star-richie-jen-snaps-us88-million-repulse-bay-flat
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    [2026-06-18 21:18 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Bank of England holds rates as inflation pressures ease
    Snippet: June 18, 2026 21:18 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/bank-of-england-holds-rates-as-inflation-pressures-ease-2/
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    [2026-06-18 21:18 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Bank of England holds rates as inflation pressures ease
    Snippet: June 18, 2026 21:18 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/bank-of-england-holds-rates-as-inflation-pressures-ease/
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    [2026-06-18 21:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Kim Yo-jong slams G7's denuclearization call, says North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible
    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/10777141
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    [2026-06-18 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as inflation pressures eases
    Snippet: FILE -Pedestrians walk past the Bank of England in London, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/england-uk-inflation-interest-rates-f7c761a8cf48be651c850c12ee083b4c
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    [2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s policy blitz at Lujiazui Forum – what it means for markets, outflows and the yuan
    Snippet: Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357584/chinas-policy-blitz-lujiazui-forum-what-it-means-markets-outflows-and-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s policy blitz at Lujiazui Forum – what it means for markets, outflows and the yuan
    Snippet: Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357584/chinas-policy-blitz-lujiazui-forum-what-it-means-markets-outflows-and-yuan
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    [2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid Iran war peace prospects
    Snippet: The Bank of England held U.K. interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday, as policymakers continue to balance the need to address above-target inflation with lackluster economic output.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/inflation-interest-rates-uk-bank-of-england-iran-deal.html
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    [2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Hotel titan Alan Faena gets $24M for his over-the-top Miami estate in an off-market sale
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/real-estate/alan-faena-gets-24m-for-miami-estate-in-an-off-market-sale/
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    [2026-06-18 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Indonesia's central bank hikes rates again, totaling 1% in span of a month
    Snippet: Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on June 18, marking its third rate hike in 30 days. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/indonesia-s-central-bank-hikes-rates-again-totaling-1-in-span-of-a-month
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    [2026-06-18 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Many teens come up empty-handed in their summer job search
    Snippet: A sign advertises for help The Goldenrod, a popular restaurant and candy shop, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in York Beach, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/teens-summer-jobs-unemployment-economy-5415ea134061119e6450b9de15300ba2
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    [2026-06-18 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Trump signing Iran deal at Versailles 'history in the making', says French minister | The National
    Snippet: President Donald Trump's signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding at the Palace of Versailles in France was “history in the making”, the French Minister of the Economy said on Thursday, revealing details of how it unfolded.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/18/trump-signing-iran-deal-at-versailles-history-in-the-making-says-french-minister/
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    [2026-06-18 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Swiss central bank readies for FX intervention if safe haven franc strengthens
    Snippet: The Swiss National Bank said on Thursday it is ready to intervene in foreign exchange markets if a rebound in demand for the safe-haven franc drives the currency higher.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/swiss-national-bank-franc-switzerland-iran-inflation-currency.html
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    [2026-06-18 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Politico
    Title: EU leaders meet to tackle economy and security threats — live updates
    Snippet: EU leaders gather in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to hash out the bloc’s most pressing economic and geopolitical challenges.
    Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/european-council-summit-eu-budget-fight-live-updates/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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    [2026-06-18 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Philippines central bank hikes rate to contain inflation
    Snippet: Recent inflation in the Philippines is driven largely by high fuel prices brought on by the Iran war. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/philippines-central-bank-hikes-rate-to-contain-inflation
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    [2026-06-18 19:07 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Bangko Sentral raises key rate to 4.75% as inflation overshoots gov’t target
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    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/bangko-sentral-pilipinas-monetary-policy-interest-rates-june-2026/
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    [2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong to use 21 indicators to define poor after dropping income metric
    Snippet: Government also raises concept of ‘social transfer values’, reflecting amount of public spending allocated to support households
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357559/hong-kong-use-21-indicators-define-poor-after-dropping-income-metric?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong to use 21 indicators to define poor after dropping income metric
    Snippet: Government also raises concept of ‘social transfer values’, reflecting amount of public spending allocated to support households
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357559/hong-kong-use-21-indicators-define-poor-after-dropping-income-metric
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    [2026-06-18 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Intel rises 9% after Trump says company will partner with Apple on U.S. chip design
    Snippet: Intel's stock rose around 9% in premarket trading on Thursday, after President Donald Trump said the semiconductor company had agreed to a deal with Apple to design and build chips in the U.S.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/trump-intel-apple-chip-design-deal.html
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    [2026-06-18 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: SpaceX shares hold steady after three-day rally loses steam
    Snippet: SpaceX shares held steady in premarket trading on Thursday, after the stock's recent rally showed signs of cooling following a record-breaking IPO last week.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/spacex-stock-elon-musk-rally-cools.html
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    [2026-06-18 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AfricaNews
    Title: Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles
    Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the ceremony shortly after the G7 summit, underlining France's role in encouraging dialogue between the parties. The agreement takes immediate effect and launches a 60-day negotiation process, with a formal follow-up ceremony scheduled in Switzerland on 19 June. Officials said the initiative is designed to reduce regional tensions and support stability in global energy markets.
    Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/watch-moment-trump-signs-us-iran-agreement-at-versailles/
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    [2026-06-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Gig workers are endlessly exploited. AI could make more of us share their fate
    Snippet: As companies integrate AI and hire fewer employees, a shift toward a ‘gig economy’ will commence
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/18/ai-threatens-gig-work-rise
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    [2026-06-18 17:55 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: HSBC cops $35m penalty over scam call failings that left a toll on customers
    Snippet: Global banking giant HSBC has agreed to pay a $35 million penalty to settle a landmark court case after admitting members of its executive team knew the bank was failing to protect its customers from scam phone calls and did nothing about it.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/hsbc-cops-35m-penalty-over-scam-call-failings-that-left-a-toll-on-customers-20260618-p607x9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 17:54 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Japan Times
    Title: Europe tries to take on China without launching a new trade war
    Snippet: The Group of Seven industrial nations this week pledged an ambitious target to diversify away from China, adding momentum to the European Union’s own push to counter a growing trade imbalance with the world’s biggest export engine.
    Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/economy/europe-china-trade-war/
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    [2026-06-18 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong ranks No 2 in global competitiveness with best showing in 7 years
    Snippet: City trails first-place Singapore out of 70 economies surveyed by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357537/hong-kong-ranks-no-2-global-competitiveness-best-showing-7-years?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 17:32 UTC+10:00] [rankings] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong ranks No 2 in global competitiveness with best showing in 7 years
    Snippet: City trails first-place Singapore out of 70 economies surveyed by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357537/hong-kong-ranks-no-2-global-competitiveness-best-showing-7-years
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    [2026-06-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Lenovo targets US$2 billion bond to repurchase debt amid robust AI infrastructure growth
    Snippet: World’s largest PC maker plans to use the proceeds to buy back shares and strengthen its financial position amid sustained growth
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357533/lenovo-targets-us2-billion-bond-repurchase-debt-amid-robust-ai-infrastructure-growth?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Alat] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Lenovo targets US$2 billion bond to repurchase debt amid robust AI infrastructure growth
    Snippet: World’s largest PC maker plans to use the proceeds to buy back shares and strengthen its financial position amid sustained growth
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357533/lenovo-targets-us2-billion-bond-repurchase-debt-amid-robust-ai-infrastructure-growth
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    [2026-06-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Which is really bigger, G7 or Brics? | The National
    Snippet: World leaders gathered in Evian this week for the G7 summit, representing some of the world's biggest economies. The largest among them by far is the United States, which produces $30.8 trillion in annual output. The G7 collectively accounts for $52 trillion, nearly two-thirds more than the Brics group, at $31 trillion.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/18/which-is-really-bigger-g7-or-brics/
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    [2026-06-18 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (News Focus) AI-driven chip rally, U.S.-Iran deal drive KOSPI to unprecedented new heights
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged past 9,000 points for the first time ever Thursday, buoyed by a technology rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and led by Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618007000320
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    [2026-06-18 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Nikkei closes above 70,000 and KOSPI eclipses 9,000 for first time
    Snippet: Stock markets in Japan and South Korea closed at record highs on June 18, buoyed by the signing of a deal to end the war in Iran and AI-fueled optimism. (Nikkei montage)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/nikkei-closes-above-70-000-and-kospi-eclipses-9-000-for-first-time
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