[2026-03-08 14:33 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation set to climb to three-year highs as oil surges

Snippet: A surge in petrol prices that will hit motorists this week could drive inflation to three-year highs and force the Reserve Bank into choosing between protecting a weakened economy or lifting interest rates to stop runaway prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/inflation-set-to-climb-to-three-year-highs-as-oil-surges-20260308-p5o8g8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Are couples happier sleeping separately?

Snippet: Sleeping separately can improve sleep quality for some couples, but does it reduce intimacy? (Adobe Stock)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-08/are-couples-happier-sleeping-separately/106382482

[2026-03-08 12:44 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Man charged over one-punch attack in Perth city

Snippet: The homicide squad says a man who allegedly carried out a one-punch attack in Perth city at the weekend had stolen a bank card off another man just hours before.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/man-charged-over-one-punch-attack-in-perth-city-20260308-p5o8hv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Expanding Middle East war to loom over domestic economy

Snippet: March 8, 2026 12:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/expanding-middle-east-war-to-loom-over-domestic-economy/

[2026-03-08 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Snobby Dan? Influencer claiming to be stranded by Iran war blows off economy seats

Snippet: A travel influencer landed in hot water with furious followers after claiming he was “stranded” in Singapore due to Middle East flight disruptions when there were still economy seats available.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/world-news/influencer-claiming-to-be-stranded-by-iran-war-blows-off-economy-seats/

[2026-03-08 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai Electric Expands U.S. Production Subsidiary, Solidifies Leadership in North American Extra High Voltage Power Transformer Market

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HD Hyundai Electric has commenced expanding its North American production subsidiary, further reinforcing its leadership in the region's extra high voltage power transformer market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689241

[2026-03-08 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A 3rd Palestinian killed in the West Bank this week as violence surges

Snippet: This is a locator map of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-west-bank-violence-settlers-6ae8ec461735ff94f31e222205711b0f

[2026-03-08 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Paul Chan must deliver the fiscal discipline Hong Kong needs

Snippet: Fiscal prudence is vital if Hong Kong is to fund the Northern Metropolis and other costly development plans in an uncertain geopolitical climate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3345682/paul-chan-must-deliver-fiscal-discipline-hong-kong-needs

[2026-03-08 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 44: Dollar dominance and its discontents – Decoding US tariff populism

Snippet: The dollar’s dominance as a reserve currency magnifies financial power, but it does so by shifting the balance of the economy away from production toward paper. As America’s productive base gradually and unevenly hollows out, its national cohesion and material prowess, two central pillars of power, begin to erode.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/634119-dollar-dominance-tariff-populism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-08 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settler fatally shoots Palestinian in West Bank, health ministry says

Snippet: An Israeli settler shot dead a 27-year-old Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settler-fatally-shoots-palestinian-west-bank-health-ministry

[2026-03-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Deli meat matriarch puts $18 million Sydney pad on the market

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/deli-meat-matriarch-puts-18-million-sydney-pad-on-the-market-20260302-p5o6m8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-08 04:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Kuwait cuts oil production as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global energy market

Snippet: Kuwait said Saturday that it has cut oil production and refining output because tankers cannot transit the Persian Gulf due to threats from Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/07/kuwait-oil-cut-iran-war-strait-hormuz.html

[2026-03-08 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Veterans Bank, AFP sign agreement to expand financial services for military personnel

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/08/tmt-newswire/veterans-bank-afp-sign-agreement-to-expand-financial-services-for-military-personnel/2295214

[2026-03-08 03:00 UTC+10:00] [Global economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump shouldn’t ease Russia sanctions – they are choking its economy

Snippet: As the US waives its ban on India buying Putin’s oil for 30 days, Europe must bolster its own measures, such as stopping the flow of luxury cars

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/07/trump-russia-sanctions-economy-us-india-putin-europe

[2026-03-08 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fed faced with hard choice on weak jobs, high inflation

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/08/business/top-business/fed-faced-with-hard-choice-on-weak-jobs-high-inflation/2295244

[2026-03-08 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: theScore Bet bonus code NPNEWS: Get a bet reset for NHL Stanley Cup futures

Snippet: The NHL playoff race is heating up, and you can use theScore Bet bonus code NPNEWS to get a bet reset up to $1,000 for any NHL futures market, or to bet on Saturday’s massive card.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/betting/thescore-bet-bonus-code-npnews-get-a-bet-reset-for-nhl-stanley-cup-futures/

[2026-03-08 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’

Snippet: For Lisa Mcbean, buying American-made snacks and traveling to the U.S. was second nature. That changed for the Ontario resident starting in early 2025.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/07/canada-boycott-trump-travel-alcohol-economy.html

[2026-03-08 00:14 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CK Hutchison subsidiary seeks US$2 billion for Panama’s takeover of canal ports

Snippet: Panama Ports Company says it has submitted claim for arbitration in compliance with rules of International Chamber of Commerce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345828/ck-hutchison-subsidiary-seeks-us2-billion-panamas-takeover-canal-ports

[2026-03-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [brain-computer interfaces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Innovation plus livelihoods – the twin tracks of China’s 5-year plan

Snippet: The country’s new economic blueprint targets hi-tech advances plus basic human needs such as nursing home beds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345822/innovation-plus-livelihoods-twin-tracks-chinas-5-year-plan

[2026-03-07 23:28 UTC+10:00] [ExxonMobil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong urged to review fuel prices amid ‘unfair’ cost increase accusations

Snippet: City’s automobile association says fuel cost increases not warranted as petrol currently on sale is from stockpile before conflict erupted in Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345826/hong-kong-urged-review-fuel-prices-amid-unfair-cost-increase-accusations

[2026-03-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to launch TCM on global health mission over the next 5 years

Snippet: Health commission chief says the plan is to expand the pool of medicinal plants and improve training and technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345819/china-launch-tcm-global-health-mission-over-next-5-years

[2026-03-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The cause of the next global market crash is hiding in plain sight

Snippet: Markets have so far shrugged off wars and trade conflicts, but the rapid rise of already massive debt should alarm investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3345580/cause-next-global-market-crash-hiding-plain-sight

[2026-03-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pakistan imperils its IMF rescue as Afghanistan border violence rages

Snippet: Without an IMF bailout, ‘Pakistan won’t survive’, one economist says. But financial collapse wouldn’t just be Islamabad’s problem

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345748/pakistan-imperils-its-imf-rescue-afghanistan-border-violence-rages

[2026-03-07 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Washington state special needs grad with inflated 3.78 GPA sues school district, calls diploma ‘participation trophy’

Snippet: A Washington state special needs student who graduated with a padded 3.78 GPA is suing her school district, claiming her diploma was a “participation trophy” that propelled her into financial strain.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/us-news/washington-state-special-needs-graduate-makena-simonsen-suing-edmonds-school-district-for-participation-trophy-diploma/

[2026-03-07 16:03 UTC+10:00] [Cathay Pacific Airways] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Iran war closes Middle East skies, how high can Cathay Pacific fares fly?

Snippet: Cathay fares to Hong Kong surge 93 per cent on average for Saturday departures compared with typical prices over past 12 months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345793/iran-war-closes-middle-east-skies-how-high-can-cathay-pacific-fares-fly

[2026-03-07 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil and gas prices surge as Iran war expands

Snippet: Oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East. The fallout is ratcheting up what consumers and business will pay at the pump. (AP Video: Amanda Swinhart, Stephen Smith)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-gasoline-iran-war-inflation-1a1b7c3e5fbd735aa87c43ac664501cb

[2026-03-07 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Bank of England] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s Carney wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties

Snippet: The prime minister called the former prince’s association with the paedophile financier ‘deplorable’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3345792/canadas-carney-wants-andrew-removed-uk-line-succession-over-epstein-ties

[2026-03-07 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PATA, PIATA and NAITAS convene strategic forum on the future of Philippine tourism

Snippet: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA) and the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) have announced a joint high-level forum designed to navigate the shifting currents of the global travel market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/pata-piata-and-naitas-convene-strategic-forum-on-the-future-of-philippine-tourism/2295414

[2026-03-07 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s push for financial superpower, corruption curbs

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s push for financial superpower, corruption curbsIn this series, the South China Morning Post delves into how Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption have progressed, and what remains to be done. Updated: 07 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bustBeijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/series/3345786/two-sessions-2026-chinas-push-financial-superpower-corruption-curbs

[2026-03-07 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower push

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower pushIn this series, the South China Morning Post delves into how Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption have progressed, and what remains to be done. Updated: 07 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bustBeijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/series/3345786/two-sessions-2026-chinas-zero-corruption-financial-superpower-push

[2026-03-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month

Snippet: The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345739/prime-ministers-singapore-south-korea-attend-months-boao-forum-asia

[2026-03-07 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wild unite Foligno brothers to stock up for West playoffs

Snippet: Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin talks to the media prior to an NHL hockey game between the Wild and the Ottawa Senators, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nhl-trade-deadline-western-conference-6e45fb7639279728d58662c25d07264e

[2026-03-07 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hair looking a little thin? Try the 5 best minoxidil brands for men, per experts

Snippet: Navigating male hair loss can be tricky, especially given the sea of over-the-counter and prescription treatments flooding the market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/shopping/best-minoxidil-for-men-per-experts/

[2026-03-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [three red lines] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore developers feel the heat as China’s property woes continue

Snippet: Analysts say Singaporean firms are still likely to bet on China’s massive market, but could now adopt a more selective investment approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3345777/singapore-developers-feel-heat-chinas-property-woes-continue

[2026-03-07 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Investors are expecting Donald Trump to back down in the war with Iran – but what if he doesn’t?

Snippet: Global markets have become inured to the US president’s posturing over the past year, but economists warn they may be ‘a little bit complacent’ in anticipating a short conflict in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/06/investors-are-expecting-donald-trump-to-back-down-in-the-war-with-iran-but-what-if-he-doesnt

[2026-03-07 09:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern

Snippet: Palantir was an outlier in a tough week for the stock market, as the provider of software and services to the U.S. government saw its stock rally 15% following the U.S. attack on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/06/palantir-stock-jumps-15percent-in-week-on-iran-war-boosts-anthropic-muted.html

[2026-03-07 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bust

Snippet: Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345708/chinas-vision-powerhouse-stock-market-its-slow-and-steady-over-boom-and-bust

[2026-03-07 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Friday 3/6/2026

Snippet: Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-7bc16a417d3131486cf8c2c320575e59

[2026-03-07 08:09 UTC+10:00] [Chuck Schumer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US sheds 92,000 jobs in warning sign for Trump’s economy

Snippet: Unemployment crept up, while job numbers showed a surprise reversal from growth in the previous month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3345782/us-sheds-92000-jobs-warning-sign-trumps-economy

[2026-03-07 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: This could prove to be America’s Achilles’ heel in the Iran war - DailyNews

Snippet: In a strange way, markets could come to be a surrogate institutional check on a country that otherwise doesn’t know restraint. The missiles are again flying and a thick fog of war has descended over the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has said it might take four to five weeks or longer to achieve America’s objectives, whatever those are.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/general-opinion/962814/this-could-prove-to-be-americas-achilles-heel-in-the-iran-war/

[2026-03-07 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Threats to water supply and food inflation stalk Gulf states

Snippet: Gulf countries are shutting down oil and gas production as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, but it's not just their energy infrastructure that is currently held hostage to Iran’s retaliatory missiles and drones: food and water are, too.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/threats-water-supply-and-food-inflation-stalk-gulf-states

[2026-03-07 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Michigan lags US in outdoor economy growth, report says

Snippet: Kayakers approach the St. Joseph Lighthouses and Lake Michigan in St. Joseph, Mich., on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/michigan-general-news-4ee32bacb6e5765e89641e7f7da2e32a

[2026-03-07 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Did Bill Clinton Really Cameo In ‘Ted’ Season 2?

Snippet: If you’re watching Peacock’s Ted Season 2 right now, you may have been caught off guard by a surprise presidential presence in Episode 5, “The Sword in the Stoned”. After landing jobs at Dunkin’ Donuts, Matty (Scott Grimes) and Susan (Alanna Ubach) learned that their new workplace would be expecting a visit from President Bill Clinton upon his arrival in Framingham the next day.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/06/bill-clinton-ted-season-2/

[2026-03-07 06:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY ramps up pot production to snuff out potential massive weed shortage

Snippet: It’s high time for New York to grow its green market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/us-news/high-and-dry-ny-ramps-up-pot-production-to-address-shortage/

[2026-03-07 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi ripped over ‘deceptive’ and ‘predatory’ actions for not paying $54M after Iran leader’s death

Snippet: Kalshi prediction market was sued for a failure to pay out $54 million to people who bet that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would leave office before March 1, 2026, according to a class action lawsuit filed on Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/business/kalshi-ripped-for-not-paying-54m-after-iran-leaders-death/

[2026-03-07 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated’

Snippet: California community college districts are spending millions of dollars on artificial intelligence-powered chatbots intended to help students navigate admissions, financial aid and campus services.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-california-los-angeles-santa-monica-general-news-ce94e024355e10c899e2444ea78d98b9

[2026-03-07 04:56 UTC+10:00] [Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Amazon pulls sponsorship from Paris book festival after booksellers’ association boycott

Snippet: Syndicat de la Librairie Française accused online retailer of trying to ‘flood the market with fake AI-generated books’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/06/amazon-pulls-sponsorship-from-paris-book-festival-after-booksellers-association-boycott

[2026-03-07 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Marvell stock surges 18% as CEO points to continuing AI demand: 'Do you see me blinking?'

Snippet: Marvell shares ripped 18% higher on Friday as the company posted an earnings beat and issued strong guidance, expecting robust artificial intelligence demand to continue.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/06/marvell-shares-surge-18percent-as-ceo-points-to-continuing-ai-demand.html

[2026-03-07 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Nearly 80% of millennials living in these 3 metros are buying up affordable homes

Snippet: Millennial homebuyers have an affordability challenge when it comes to breaking into the housing market, but not in three Midwestern markets.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/real-estate/nearly-80-of-millennials-in-dubuque-wausau-and-monroe-michigan-buying-homes/

[2026-03-07 02:58 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tory peer to leave House of Lords after investigation finds he breached standards over Covid PPE deals

Snippet: Lord Chadlington introduced government to supplier in which he had financial interest in 2020

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/06/tory-peer-lord-chadlington-leave-house-of-lords-covid-ppe-deals