[2026-06-17 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya

Snippet: Residents said they heard explosions shortly after 2 a.m. before seeing smoke rise from the mosque. According to local imam Mohammad Khasib, 15 to 20 tyres were set on fire inside the ablution area, causing extensive damage to the building. Hebrew graffiti, including the word “revenge” and references to detainees, was sprayed on the exterior walls.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/israeli-settlers-torch-mosque-in-west-bank-village-of-jiljilya/

[2026-06-17 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UK's Revolut expands UAE partnerships before full-scale launch | The National

Snippet: UK financial technology company Revolut is working to expand its partnership base in the UAE, as it secured key licences from authorities to bring it a step closer to launching full-scale operations in the Emirates.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/06/17/uks-revolut-expands-uae-partnerships-before-full-scale-launch/

[2026-06-17 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Retail Sales up 0.9% in May as the weather improved and gasoline prices cooled

Snippet: A employee works at a cash register in a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/retail-economy-consumer-spending-090206f028b12e15038265806355d75f

[2026-06-17 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Fade Overnight Gains As Attention Turns To Kevin Warsh's First Fed Decision

Snippet: US futures are attempting to bounce back from yesterday’s losses on Wall Street led by Tech. As of 8:00am ET, Nasdaq 100 futures lead the charge, with gains of 0.5% versus 0.1% for the S&P 500 future, although both are off session highs. SpaceX’s post-IPO surge continues, with shares adding another 3% in the pre-market while Mag 7 are mixed: NVDA is up 0.4%, while GOOGL is down 0.5%.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-fade-overnight-gains-attention-turns-kevin-warshs-first-fed-decision

[2026-06-17 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists

Snippet: Palestinians collect their belongings from their evacuated homes after the Israeli army issued a number of short term access permits for residents of the occupied West Bank refugee camp of Tulkarem, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/top-photos-day-ap-photojournalists-7458694abaa84908a2aa865b9f9c9101

[2026-06-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to end ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies and the sector’s price wars

Snippet: Regulators target predatory pricing and merchant coercion, with new rules requiring that tech giants disclose subsidy data and not disrupt the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357458/china-moves-end-irrational-food-delivery-subsidies-and-sectors-price-wars?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to end ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies and the sector’s price wars

Snippet: Regulators target predatory pricing and merchant coercion, with new rules requiring that tech giants disclose subsidy data and not disrupt the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3357458/china-moves-end-irrational-food-delivery-subsidies-and-sectors-price-wars

[2026-06-17 21:53 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Brussels blames national capitals and MEPs for stalling deregulation drive

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission's red-tape slashing mission could save the European economy billions of euros — but only if EU governments and lawmakers get out of its way.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/european-commission-blame-national-capitals-meps-deregulation-drive/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-17 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: BMW stock slumps to 5 year-low as Iran war and China slowdown spark profit warning

Snippet: Shares in BMW tumbled to their lowest level in over 5 years on Wednesday after the German carmaker cut its 2026 profit outlook, citing a slowdown in Chinese demand and disruption caused by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/bmw-profit-warning-autos-cars-china-iran.html

[2026-06-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China accelerates digital yuan push as 26 banks join new cross-border platform

Snippet: The platform will make it easier to make cross-border e-CNY payments, with banks operating in Brazil, Qatar and Thailand among others already signed up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357430/china-accelerates-digital-yuan-push-26-banks-join-new-cross-border-platform?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Standard Chartered] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China accelerates digital yuan push as 26 banks join new cross-border platform

Snippet: The platform will make it easier to make cross-border e-CNY payments, with banks operating in Brazil, Qatar and Thailand among others already signed up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357430/china-accelerates-digital-yuan-push-26-banks-join-new-cross-border-platform

[2026-06-17 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Released Palestinian terrorists demand right to return to West Bank, Egypt

Snippet: Palestinian terrorists released during hostage-ceasefire deals should be allowed to return to the territories to reunite with their families, officials from the Palestinian Liberation Organization asserted online last week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899685

[2026-06-17 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'BOJ shadow governor' Bessent pushed for rate hike

Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, right, urged Japanese officials to raise the policy rate to avoid economic and financial disruptions. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/boj-shadow-governor-bessent-pushed-for-rate-hike

[2026-06-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why deeper China ties matter as Europe seeks to power its AI ambitions beyond America

Snippet: Euro architect Christian Noyer says Chinese capital can help Europe build AI, green industries and strategic autonomy as it revamps markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3357389/why-deeper-china-ties-matter-europe-seeks-power-its-ai-ambitions-beyond-america?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [European Central Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why deeper China ties matter as Europe seeks to power its AI ambitions beyond America

Snippet: Euro architect Christian Noyer says Chinese capital can help Europe build AI, green industries and strategic autonomy as it revamps markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3357389/why-deeper-china-ties-matter-europe-seeks-power-its-ai-ambitions-beyond-america

[2026-06-17 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Arada unveils first London residential project in UK expansion push | The National

Snippet: Sharjah developer Arada has unveiled a new residential development in London as the company looks to expand in the UK property market.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/06/17/arada-unveils-first-london-residential-project-in-uk-expansion-push/

[2026-06-17 20:18 UTC+10:00] [Real estate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Real estate event in London ‘advertised sale of land in illegal Israeli settlements’

Snippet: Pamphlets from event featured projects in West Bank and East Jerusalem despite previous denials by organisers

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/17/real-estate-event-london-illegal-israeli-settlements-land-west-bank

[2026-06-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten middle class

Snippet: A successful sovereign wealth fund debut and a stock market rally offer a reprieve, even as higher borrowing costs threaten growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357432/indonesias-rupiah-rebounds-rate-rises-threaten-middle-class?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten middle class

Snippet: A successful sovereign wealth fund debut and a stock market rally offer a reprieve, even as higher borrowing costs threaten growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3357432/indonesias-rupiah-rebounds-rate-rises-threaten-middle-class

[2026-06-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 20 College Majors Most Exposed To AI Job Disruption

Snippet: The rapid adoption of AI across corporate America is stoking anxiety among recent and upcoming college graduates, many of whom fear that the entry-level white-collar labor market is shrinking just as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/20-college-majors-most-exposed-ai-job-disruption

[2026-06-17 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves

Snippet: Switzerland welcomed thousands of collectors, dealers and artists to Basel on 16 June as Art Basel opened its VIP preview days, with the fair drawing close attention as a possible sign of renewed confidence in the global art market after several difficult years. Works by leading figures including Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and David Hockney drew significant attention throughout the fair.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/thousands-flock-to-art-basel-in-switzerland-as-market-outlook-improves/

[2026-06-17 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in West Bank

Snippet: Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in an occupied West Bank village on Wednesday morning.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-set-fire-mosque-west-bank

[2026-06-17 19:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BYD to launch first plug-in hybrid in Korea later this month

Snippet: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in South Korea later this month, broadening its lineup beyond battery-powered vehicles as it enters the country's hybrid market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774209

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

Snippet: ‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357417/china-vows-new-legal-shield-could-counter-us-sanctions-and-protect-finance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

Snippet: ‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357417/china-vows-new-legal-shield-could-counter-us-sanctions-and-protect-finance

[2026-06-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘People just love hearing about themselves’: The Gen Z yearning for magic fuelling an $8b astrology market

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/people-just-love-hearing-about-themselves-the-gen-z-yearning-for-magic-fuelling-an-8b-astrology-market-20260605-p6049a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia

Snippet: Leaders of the G7 have pledged at a summit in France to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and increase pressure on Moscow’s war economy, including by tightening sanctions on the Russian oil and gas sectors.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/17/g7-leaders-to-boost-ukraine-air-defences-tighten-sanctions-on-russia

[2026-06-17 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SpaceX gains 4% after surpassing Amazon in market cap

Snippet: SpaceX shares rose 4% in premarket trading on Wednesday, as the Elon Musk-led company extended a remarkable rally that's seen the stock surge around 62% since a blockbuster IPO on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/spacex-stock-elon-musk-market-cap.html

[2026-06-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow

Snippet: Inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May as the pace of food price rises slowed to a 17-month low, according to new figures.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv0qpn9zvjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-17 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: RBA warns financial industry to prepare for 'more shock-prone future'

Snippet: Topic:International Financial Institutions

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/rba-australia-financial-industry-prepare-for-shock-prone-future/106807964

[2026-06-17 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China securities regulator warns against speculating on 'tech hype' and using AI for stock picking

Snippet: China will crack down on technology themes designed to boost stock prices, the top securities regulator said, signaling Beijing's growing unease with speculation on the artificial intelligence-linked stock rally.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/china-securities-regulator-csrc-artificial-intelligence-investing-stocks-.html

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) BOK chief vows proactive efforts to tame inflation

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 7-13)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617002952320

[2026-06-17 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ondas unveils AI‑driven autonomous 'system-of-systems' at Eurosatory

Snippet: Ondas is pushing deeper into the autonomous defense market and has unveiled a broad suite of systems designed to link air, ground, and AI‑driven capabilities into a single operational network.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-899644

[2026-06-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Details of Iran-US deal emerge ahead of signing ceremony | The National

Snippet: Details of a landmark deal expected to be signed by the US and Iran on Friday are emerging, revealing a framework that would rapidly unlock Iranian oil exports, channel funds into its economy and begin a phased rollback of sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/17/details-of-iran-us-deal-emerge-ahead-of-signing-ceremony/

[2026-06-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Details of US-Iran deal emerge ahead of signing ceremony | The National

Snippet: Details of a landmark deal expected to be signed by the US and Iran on Friday are emerging, revealing a framework that would rapidly unlock Iranian oil exports, channel funds into its economy and begin a phased rollback of sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/17/details-of-us-iran-deal-emerge-ahead-of-signing-ceremony/

[2026-06-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: After 11 years on a housing wait list, Lynette is getting desperate

Snippet: Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:29pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/social-housing-lists-grow-as-available-housing-stock-declines/106780154

[2026-06-17 16:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Shinhan's super app

Snippet: Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong introduces Super SOL, the group's new all-in-one financial platform, at its headquarters in Seoul on Wednesday. The app consolidates services across Shinhan affiliates and includes an AI agent that recommends and manages financial products through conversation. (Shinhan Financial Group)

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773775

[2026-06-17 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US-Iran cease-fire raises new questions for Seoul

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/10773757

[2026-06-17 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Satellite images show 10 places where water is disappearing globally

Snippet: The world is losing an estimated 324 trillion litres (85.6 trillion gallons) of freshwater each year, enough to meet the needs of 280 million people annually, according to a 2025 World Bank report.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/17/satellite-images-show-10-places-where-water-is-disappearing-globally

[2026-06-17 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Eximbank backs Doosan's Thai AI plant

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea will provide $110 million in financing for Doosan's planned copper clad laminate production facility in Thailand, the policy lender said Wednesday, as it seeks to support the expansion of AI-related supply chains beyond China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773748

[2026-06-17 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK inflation holds steady at 2.8% in May

Snippet: U.K. inflation held at 2.8% in May, slightly below expectations, official figures showed on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/inflation-uk-cpi-interest-rates-bank-of-england.html

[2026-06-17 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: British MP asks clarification on Israeli real estate event held in London

Snippet: Ellie Chowns, a British Member of Parliament with the Green Party, raised a question regarding Israeli real estate events taking place in London over the weekend, which market and sell properties in illegal West Bank settlements.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-british-mp-asks-clarification-israeli-real-estate-event-held

[2026-06-17 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong

Snippet: Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357387/china-pledges-support-trading-treasury-bond-futures-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:53 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Zhiwei] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong

Snippet: Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357387/china-pledges-support-trading-treasury-bond-futures-hong-kong

[2026-06-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mynt, parent of Philippine e-wallet giant GCash, files for an IPO

Snippet: Mynt, parent of e-wallet platform GCash, said its board of directors on June 17 filed an application to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Gettty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/mynt-parent-of-philippine-e-wallet-giant-gcash-files-for-an-ipo2

[2026-06-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyosung opens first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore’s STT GDC

Snippet: Hyosung Group said Wednesday it has launched its first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, targeting Korea’s rapidly growing data center market — projected to reach 20 trillion won ($13.2 billion) by 2030.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773717

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use

[2026-06-17 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) BOK chief vows proactive efforts to tame inflation

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617002951320

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide