Topic: Economy & Finance

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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[2026-06-18 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines central bank hike rates 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-hike-rates-to-contain-inflation

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[2026-06-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland China climbs 4 points to its highest ranking in global competitiveness since 2022

Snippet: China ranked 12th on the list, despite a decline in economic performance, weak domestic demand and concern over foreign market access

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3357380/mainland-china-climbs-4-points-its-highest-ranking-global-competitiveness-2022?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [UAE] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland China climbs 4 points to its highest ranking in global competitiveness since 2022

Snippet: China ranked 12th on the list, despite a decline in economic performance, weak domestic demand and concern over foreign market access

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3357380/mainland-china-climbs-4-points-its-highest-ranking-global-competitiveness-2022

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[2026-06-18 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump signals renewed interest in North Korea, but Tehran playbook may not apply: experts

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/10776066

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[2026-06-18 16:20 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Confidence collapses as businesses push for support in Queensland budget

Snippet: Queensland businesses are now more pessimistic about the national economy than they were during the 2008 financial crisis following the sharpest confidence collapse in two decades, a major lobby group says, as it pushes for relief in the upcoming state budget.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/confidence-collapses-as-businesses-push-for-support-in-queensland-budget-20260618-p607yt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CSOP launches Hong Kong's first Kospi 200 ETF

Snippet: Trading volume tops 30 billion won within minutes as investors seek broader exposure to Korea's AI-driven stock rally

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775882

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[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US Fed's hawkish shift pressures BOK

Snippet: Korean central bank expected to pivot to tame inflation, shore up won

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775878

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[2026-06-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Organizers of London Israeli real estate fair apologize after West Bank properties surface despite

Snippet: Organizers of the Great Israeli Real Estate Event held in London on Sunday have apologized amid revelations that the event showcased offerings in the West Bank, contradicting their assurances that it would not.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-899775

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[2026-06-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils ‘employment-first’ plan that includes developing new AI-related jobs

Snippet: State Council plan also prioritises stabilisation of employment in labour-intensive industries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357518/china-unveils-employment-first-plan-includes-developing-new-ai-related-jobs?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Academy of Social Sciences] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China unveils ‘employment-first’ plan that includes developing new AI-related jobs

Snippet: State Council plan also prioritises stabilisation of employment in labour-intensive industries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357518/china-unveils-employment-first-plan-includes-developing-new-ai-related-jobs

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[2026-06-18 16:01 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Charity shaping AI copyright rules funded by Anthropic-linked donors

Snippet: A charity helping shape Australia’s approach to artificial intelligence and copyright has received more than $1 million from philanthropic funds with personal and financial ties to Anthropic, an AI giant that would benefit directly from the organisation’s proposal.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/charity-shaping-ai-copyright-rules-funded-by-anthropic-linked-donors-20260615-p606tq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 15:12 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.K. in advanced talks with Nissan over Sunderland plant support, sources say

Snippet: TOKYO/LONDON – The British government is in advanced talks with Japanese carmaker Nissan about providing it with financial support in return for a long-term commitment and investment in its Sunderland plant, five sources with knowledge of the discussions said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/uk-nissan-sunderland-plant/

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[2026-06-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: How Uzbekistan could liberalise its economy with a push into green energy

Snippet: Uzbekistan is grappling with rising temperatures, water shortages and blackouts, so this is a race for energy security and about rebranding the country as a modern state, open to global business. In this FT film, we meet business people, officials, and investors to find out whether Uzbekistan can reinvent itself for a post-fossil fuel future.

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/video/f42eee10-7499-41e1-b1ae-9160af77beae

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[2026-06-18 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Why Wall Street banks and foreign borrowers are rushing to tap China's cheap money

Snippet: Foreign governments, Wall Street banks and multinational companies are flocking to China's domestic bond market as some of the world's cheapest borrowing costs turn the yuan into an increasingly attractive funding currency.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/china-panda-bonds-yuan-funding-costs-foreign-borrowers.html

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[2026-06-18 13:34 UTC+10:00] [Star Market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai bourse opens doors to unprofitable AI, tech start-ups with relaxed IPO rules

Snippet: The move aims to support listings of ‘high-quality’ AI firms that have yet to form ‘a certain scale of revenue’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357495/shanghai-bourse-opens-doors-unprofitable-ai-tech-start-ups-relaxed-ipo-rules

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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Watchdog warns of overheated single-stock leveraged ETF trading

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog warned Thursday that retail investors could suffer potential losses as the newly introduced single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been showing extreme volatility.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618003200320

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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Pension savings grow nearly 11 pct in 2025 amid stock rally

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's personal pension savings grew almost 11 percent in 2025 amid increased interest in post-retirement life and a stock market rally, data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618003300320

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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Watchdog rejects voluntary corrective measures proposed by food delivery apps

Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Thursday rejected proposed corrective measures submitted by two major food delivery platforms over allegations that they abused their market dominance against restaurant owners and consumers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618003900320

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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Globalisation is changing and countries need to be ready | The National

Snippet: Nature, it is said, abhors a vacuum. So, too, do the markets. When the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz proved to be one of the most destabilising events to hit the worldwide economy in recent decades. It also accelerated an evolution in globalisation as workarounds emerged.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/06/18/shipping-supply-chains-hormuz-logistics-economy-globalisation/

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[2026-06-18 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India’s largest stock exchange files for IPO as mega-listings gather pace

Snippet: India's largest bourse, the National Stock Exchange, has filed papers for an initial public offering, which is expected to be among the largest listings this year in the country.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/nse-ipo-india-jio-listing-.html

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[2026-06-18 12:28 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: BOJ will hike rates again by December, 90% of economists say

Snippet: An overwhelming majority of Bank of Japan watchers anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates again by the end of this year, following a hike to the highest level since 1995 earlier this week, according to a Bloomberg survey.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/economy/economists-survey-boj-another-rate-hike/

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[2026-06-18 12:12 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: China’s $300 billion pile of bad consumer debt threatens economy

Snippet: As many as 100 million Chinese consumers are struggling to service their personal debt, fueling a largely hidden crisis that threatens Beijing’s efforts to revive the world’s second-largest economy.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/economy/china-300-billion-consumer-debt-economy/

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[2026-06-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Europe’s budget battle begins as leaders spar over China challenge

Snippet: BRUSSELS — It’s not easy being an EU leader. On Thursday, they’ll explore how to face down China's threat to the economy. On Friday, they’ll argue about who pays.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-budget-battle-china-challenge/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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[2026-06-18 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Castro gives crucial backing to Cuba reforms

Snippet: Cuba's powerful ex-president Raul Castro on Wednesday threw his weight behind liberal reforms aimed at reviving the collapsing economy in the face of a crippling US blockade.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774577

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[2026-06-18 11:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: So far, so good: The Warsh era at the Fed gets underway

Snippet: June 18, 2026 — 11:56am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/so-far-so-good-the-warsh-era-at-the-fed-gets-underway-20260618-p607uv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 11:44 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market

Snippet: Onitsuka Tiger is looking at life beyond its famous stripes as the footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle label distinct from Asics.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/companies/onitsuka-tiger-pivots-to-luxury-market/

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[2026-06-18 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "The Situation Has Become Unsustainable": Apple To Hike Prices To Offset Soaring Memory Costs

Snippet: Up until now, Americans primarily hated the flood of data centers popping up around the country like mushrooms (at least those that haven't been canceled or delayed due to regulatory pushback, lack of electricity or outright hostility) because of surging electricity prices and the rising tide of unemployment as chabots gradually make America's white collar workers obsolete.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/situation-has-become-unsustainable-apple-hike-prices-offset-soaring-memory-costs

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[2026-06-18 10:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US may shift toward tighter monetary policy: financial authorities

Snippet: Washington may shift toward a tighter monetary policy as the US Federal Reserve underscored its commitment to taming inflation, South Korea's financial authorities said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774474

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[2026-06-18 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alarm raised over China’s threat to older Americans through drug supply chains

Snippet: US congressional hearing also highlights financial scams and data privacy as national security issues affecting senior citizens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357486/alarm-raised-over-chinas-threat-older-americans-through-drug-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 10:51 UTC+10:00] [supply chains] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alarm raised over China’s threat to older Americans through drug supply chains

Snippet: US congressional hearing also highlights financial scams and data privacy as national security issues affecting senior citizens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357486/alarm-raised-over-chinas-threat-older-americans-through-drug-supply-chains

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[2026-06-18 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 6-7, photo)By Kang Yoon-seung

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001351320

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[2026-06-18 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. may shift toward tighter monetary policy: financial authorities

Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Washington may shift toward a tighter monetary policy as the U.S. Federal Reserve underscored its commitment to taming inflation, South Korea's financial authorities said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618003000320

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[2026-06-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Macau not rivals for tourist trade, industry leaders say

Snippet: Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357471/hong-kong-macau-not-rivals-tourist-trade-industry-leaders-say?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Global Tourism Economy Research Centre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Macau not rivals for tourist trade, industry leaders say

Snippet: Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357471/hong-kong-macau-not-rivals-tourist-trade-industry-leaders-say

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[2026-06-18 10:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

Snippet: South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774388

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[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001300320

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[2026-06-18 09:08 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Warsh kicks off Fed chief era with sweeping review as rates remain unchanged

Snippet: WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh opened a new era of U.S. monetary policy on Wednesday, with officials agreeing to leave interest rates unchanged despite inflation stuck well above their target but also launching an ambitious review that could reshape how the central bank makes decisions and communicates with the public.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/markets/warsh-fed-chief-era-rates/

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[2026-06-18 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

Snippet: Interest rates are expected to be held by policymakers at the Bank of England (BoE) who are keeping a close eye on events in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33yzm5mdjpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3357429/why-us-iran-deal-may-fail-revive-shipping-through-strait-hormuz?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3357429/why-us-iran-deal-may-fail-revive-shipping-through-strait-hormuz

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[2026-06-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children

Snippet: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children as he voiced alarm at a "staggering" rise in violations against Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-warns-israeli-settlers-could-join-blacklist-violations-against

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[2026-06-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trade promotion body’s role evolving with Hong Kong’s economy

Snippet: As the Trade Development Council marks its 60th anniversary, its remit now reflects closer ties with the mainland and changes in the global economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3357375/trade-promotion-bodys-role-evolving-hong-kongs-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-06-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trade promotion body’s role evolving with Hong Kong’s economy

Snippet: As the Trade Development Council marks its 60th anniversary, its remit now reflects closer ties with the mainland and changes in the global economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3357375/trade-promotion-bodys-role-evolving-hong-kongs-economy

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[2026-06-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Congress Moves To Boost Drone Funding As "War Unicorns" See Possible Procurement Supercycle

Snippet: Needham analysts see increasing congressional support for drones and counter-drone technologies as lawmakers advance the latest FY27 National Defense Authorization Act and related appropriations bills. This is bullish for defense-tech "war unicorns" specializing in drones, robotics, autonomy, and counter-UAS systems, as the Trump war economy shifts into higher gear.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/great-news-war-unicorns-needham-finds-washington-support-drones-defense-bill

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