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

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli settler kills Palestinian brothers in West Bank

Snippet: Mourners sit outside a hospital morgue where two bodies were brought, identified as Palestinian brothers Mohammad and Faheem Mo’mar, and who according to the Palestinian Health Ministry were shot by Israeli settlers in their home village of Qaryut, in the West Bank city of Nablus, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-settler-violence-west-bank-583ae7c8a38e9fc4079b3b48d259f728

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Strikes on Iran throw spanner in the works for inflation as oil price surges

Snippet: Many countries rely heavily on oil from the Middle East. (Reuters: Raheb Homavand)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/iran-strikes-throw-spanner-in-works-for-rba-on-inflation-oil/106405930

[2026-03-03 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why big-box stores often reveal a community on the come-up

Snippet: When a major big-box retailer opens its doors in a community, it’s typically more than just a new place to shop—it’s a signal. These chains follow rising consumer demand, so their arrival often points to population growth, new residential construction, and a housing market on the upswing.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/real-estate/why-big-box-stores-often-reveal-a-community-on-the-come-up/

[2026-03-03 05:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to slide lower as Wall Street seesaws; Oil holds gains

Snippet: Oil prices are leaping Monday with worries that the Iran war will clog the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. US stocks, meanwhile, are swinging between sharp losses and a tiny gain.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slide-lower-as-wall-street-seesaws-20260303-p5o6v1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-03 05:02 UTC+10:00] [Macalester College] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

Snippet: The 66-million-year-old fossil, for sale on musician Pharrell Williams’ auction platform Joopiter, is expected to fetch up to US$5.5 million

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3345186/triceratops-skeleton-trey-hit-auction-block-dinosaur-market-soars

[2026-03-03 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

Snippet: A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/world/triceratops-skeleton-trey-to-hit-the-auction-block-as-dinosaur-market-soars/2291558

[2026-03-03 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Potential Tua Tagovailoa landing spots revealed as $99 million Dolphins split looms

Snippet: There appears to be a market for Tua Tagovailoa.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/sports/potential-tua-tagovailoa-landing-spots-revealed-as-dolphins-split-looms/

[2026-03-03 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Apple makes big bet with launch of $599 iPhone 17e, upgraded iPad Air

Snippet: Apple on Monday launched iPhone 17e, its more affordable smartphone model that starts at a price of $599 with 256 gigabytes of storage, as it looks to defend its share in a fiercely competitive global handset market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/business/apple-makes-big-bet-with-launch-of-599-iphone-17e-upgraded-ipad-air/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Stock market plunges; peso back at P58:$1 level

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/business/top-business/stock-market-plunges-peso-back-at-p581-level/2291416

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Economy at risk from extended war on Iran

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/business/top-business/economy-at-risk-from-extended-war-on-iran/2291418

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for March Madness futures

Snippet: Kalshi, a prediction market that is exploding in notoriety, is giving new users an incentive to sign up with the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-march-madness-futures/

[2026-03-03 02:05 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wall Street joins global sell-off as Iran war drives up oil and gas prices – business live

Snippet: The US stock market has opened, with a bump!

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/02/oil-price-us-israel-iran-war-100-dollars-a-barrel-stock-markets-drop-travel-news-updates

[2026-03-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Europe forced into defensive action as US-Israeli conflict with Iran escalates

Snippet: A traveler checks departure times as many flights are cancelled at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, as many airlines canceled flights due to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-iran-security-citizens-economy-evacuation-military-7ab528a92e969ec65521046f80bd323c

[2026-03-03 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' is headed to auction in a hot market

Snippet: In this photo made available by JOOPITER, a triceratops skeleton, dubbed Trey, is displayed at Le Freeport, Singapore, Feb. 5, 2026. (Courtesy of Joopiter via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/dinosaur-fossil-auction-trey-triceratops-joopiter-437d0090e76287fd1409d5d8e9c01d5b

[2026-03-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Men almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in ‘reality check’ on Australia’s gender pay gap

Snippet: Workplace Gender Equality Agency report shows a slight increase in number of women in highly paid roles, which are still dominated by men

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/02/australia-gender-pay-gap-men-top-salaries

[2026-03-03 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s oil dependence leaves it exposed after US-Israel strikes on Iran: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345161/asias-oil-dependence-leaves-it-exposed-after-us-israel-strikes-iran-morgan-stanley

[2026-03-03 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply

Snippet: FRANKFURT, Germany — Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/business/oil-prices-surge-as-strait-of-hormuz-tanker-disruptions-rattle-global-supply/2291250

[2026-03-03 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Gender pay gap narrows, but the highest earners still tend to be men

Snippet: More women are taking up managerial roles, but men remain nearly two times more likely to be among the highest earners. Some of the highest-paying industries have the worst gender pay gaps.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/gender-pay-gap-narrows-but-the-highest-earners-still-tend-to-be-men-20260302-p5o6r7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: RBA reveals the number of Australians who’d be out of work if it just focused on lowering inflation

Snippet: The Reserve Bank has defended its tactics in the battle against inflation, revealing that almost 200,000 more people would be out of work and mortgage holders hit with much higher repayments if it had more aggressively hiked up interest rates.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/rba-reveals-the-number-of-australians-who-d-be-out-of-work-if-it-just-focused-on-lowering-inflation-20260302-p5o6p5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East conflict to drive up airfares for Hong Kong travellers: analysts

Snippet: Suspension of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha sends travellers scrambling for flights on ‘conflict-free’ paths to Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345146/middle-east-conflict-drive-airfares-hong-kong-travellers-analysts

[2026-03-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Iran war will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’

Snippet: The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345135/iran-conflict-will-accelerate-chinas-push-become-energy-powerhouse-analysts-say

[2026-03-02 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply

Snippet: FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-prices-iran-us-hormuz-tanker-8a6d6fb35c89d9b0db4c4846f290c2c3

[2026-03-02 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese firm to build Northern Metropolis supercomputing centre

Snippet: Range Intelligent Computing Technology to commence operations in 42 months, with a cumulative investment of HK$23.8 billion over the first three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3345158/mainland-chinese-firm-build-northern-metropolis-data-cluster-facility

[2026-03-02 21:55 UTC+10:00] [Shao Jun] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong, Shanghai sign pact on digital trade finance, cross-border data link

Snippet: ‘This marks an important milestone in the collaboration on financial innovation between Shanghai and Hong Kong,’ HKMA’s Howard Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345160/hong-kong-shanghai-sign-pact-digital-trade-finance-cross-border-data-link

[2026-03-02 21:32 UTC+10:00] [North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East tensions highlight Hong Kong’s stability, opportunities: labour minister

Snippet: Chris Sun also reveals over 270,000 non-locals settled in Hong Kong as of January 31, with 40 per cent admitted through Top Talent Pass Scheme

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345156/middle-east-tensions-highlight-hong-kongs-stability-opportunities-labour-minister

[2026-03-02 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Two children die of starvation in Gaza, report says

Snippet: Two more Palestinian children die from malnutrition in Gaza amid ongoing restrictions on lifesaving supplies as Israel closed Rafah crossing and all other checkpoints in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, TRT World reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-children-dies-starvation-gaza-report-says

[2026-03-02 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hisense Leads Global TV Shipments in 2025 Across 100-Inch+ and Laser TVs

Snippet: QINGDAO, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, has reaffirmed its leadership in the global large-screen TV market. According to Omdia's full-year 2025 global shipment data, Hisense ranked No. 1 worldwide in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment for three consecutive years (2023–2025), with global shipment share reaching 57.1% in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685155

[2026-03-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China supply chain expo set to welcome more US firms, launch AI section

Snippet: Amid trade tensions, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade describes business communities as a ‘bridge’ for exchanges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345131/china-supply-chain-expo-set-welcome-more-us-firms-june-launch-ai-section

[2026-03-02 19:57 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong exporters and exhibitors face fallout from US-Israel strikes on Iran

Snippet: Surging oil and freight costs disrupt traders, while flight disruptions compound challenges for Middle East exhibitors in the city amid escalating tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345130/hong-kong-exporters-and-exhibitors-face-fallout-us-israel-strikes-iran

[2026-03-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shangpu Group Issues Market Position Statement Recognizing SALIAI's Patented Cellular Essence Global Pioneer

Snippet: BEIJING and GUANGZHOU, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SALIAI ("Guangzhou SALIAI Stem Cell Science and Technology Co., Ltd." and "Guangzhou SALIAI Biological Gene Engineering Co., Ltd.," collectively referred to as "SALIAI") is a China-based biotechnology company engaged in stem cell research and related commercial applications. The Company states that it was the first stem cell-focused company quoted on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), China's New Third Board market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685138

[2026-03-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sri Lanka seeking Korean cooperation for capacity-building: deputy FM

Snippet: 'Clean Sri Lanka' drive opens doors for Korean firms in green energy, environmental services and the digital economy

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685127

[2026-03-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s AI power play: Beijing banks on clean-energy boom to triumph over US

Snippet: Ex-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345106/chinas-ai-power-play-beijing-banks-clean-energy-boom-triumph-over-us

[2026-03-02 17:31 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Bit of an image problem’: The early maths plan for Australia’s primary schools

Snippet: Students will be taught consumer and financial literacy earlier in primary school under a plan to bolster declining maths skills across the country.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/bit-of-an-image-problem-the-early-maths-plan-for-australia-s-primary-schools-20260302-p5o6s0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korean economy braces for Middle East fallout, banks step in

Snippet: Major banks roll out emergency support programs as government reviews 100 trillion won market stability plan

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685078

[2026-03-02 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bank robber who held gun to Paula Deen’s head in 1987 heist found dead in NYC

Snippet: The convict who became infamous for holding up disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen during a bank robbery in 1987 was found dead inside his Brooklyn apartment Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/us-news/bank-robber-who-held-gun-to-paula-deens-head-in-1987-heist-found-dead-in-nyc/

[2026-03-02 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Middle East tensions raise supply stakes for Korea’s energy-heavy economy

Snippet: Strait of Hormuz closure could deal a blow to Korean businesses through higher oil prices, currency swings, weaker investment

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685072

[2026-03-02 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policy | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on TokyoBeijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy

[2026-03-02 15:37 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Desperate first home buyers are fuelling price ‘up-crash’ at lower end of market, experts say

Snippet: Biggest house price increases in February come in smaller capital cities as buyers undeterred by interest rate hikes

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/02/australia-house-prices-interest-rates-buyers

[2026-03-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s on the wish list for China’s private sector ahead of the ‘two sessions’?

Snippet: As private businesses grapple with cash flow challenges, entrepreneurs say they want the settling of outstanding debts to be made a priority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344906/whats-wish-list-chinas-private-sector-ahead-two-sessions

[2026-03-02 13:29 UTC+10:00] [Actors] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Veteran actress Odette Khan in hospital, family seeks financial help

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/actors/odette-khan-hospitalized-medical-assistance/

[2026-03-02 12:47 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oil prices jump as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Brent crude rose by 13% during early trading and stock markets came under pressure as US-Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruption

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/oil-prices-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-shipping

[2026-03-02 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Business groups warn Mideast conflict could impact Philippine exports

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Business groups expressed concerns over the conflict in the Middle East, citing its impact on the country's market and commodities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/business/business-groups-warn-mideast-conflict-could-impact-philippine-exports/2290770

[2026-03-02 12:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Investors brace for a bigger backlash from Middle East war

Snippet: LONDON (Reuters) -- From being just a fringe risk, conflict in the Middle East has become a top worry for investors unsettled by the prospect of a power struggle ‌in Iran and a protracted regional war, with ramifications for everything from global trade to inflation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684965

[2026-03-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fines, penalties and forfeitures pump HK$2.1 billion into government coffers

Snippet: Amount is 25.8 per cent more than estimate, with government attributing surge to bigger fines and higher revenue from forfeiture cases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345050/fines-penalties-and-forfeitures-pump-hk21-billion-government-coffers

[2026-03-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US and Israeli attacks on Iran shake world markets

Snippet: Snow falls outside the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-gold-iran-trump-25fd9bfa1b20549a6cbbdee61b2ea05f

[2026-03-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns

Snippet: DUBAI (Reuters) -- Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in ‌the region since the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing airport closures, halting port operations and sending shockwaves through financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684948

[2026-03-02 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over

Snippet: Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after ‌the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the global economy into deepening uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684933

[2026-03-02 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Warriors building nice supporting cast, but Steph Curry holds key to NBA playoff fate

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Gui Santos already has an idea of what the financial security from the $15 million extension he signed Saturday means for him — and his fiancee.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/sports/steph-curry-will-determine-warriors-playoff-fate-once-he-returns-from-injury/

[2026-03-02 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee steps up verbal warning against multiple home owners after listing private home for sale

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday stepped up his verbal warning against owners of multiple homes, days after putting his private residence up for sale in a show of willingness to stabilize the property market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684922

[2026-03-02 10:23 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: BNK Bank high-margin lending strategy delivers results

Snippet: BNK Banking Corporation is proving that even in a tough lending environment, a disciplined strategy can still deliver results.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/bnk-bank-high-margin-lending-strategy-delivers-results-20260302-p5o6mt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed