[2026-05-22 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF questioning suspect in attempted hit-and-run in West Bank

Snippet: The IDF is investigating a suspected attempted hit-and-run incident that occurred near the Tapuah intersection in the West Bank on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896981

[2026-05-22 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel revokes permits for dozens of Al-Aqsa Mosque staff

Snippet: Israeli authorities have revoked entry permits for Al-Aqsa Mosque staff from the occupied West Bank, Middle East Eye understands.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-revokes-permits-dozens-al-aqsa-mosque-staff

[2026-05-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Chinese supertankers join flotilla exiting Hormuz as stand-off appears to thaw

Snippet: Two Chinese tankers were among a group of vessels transiting the vital waterway on Wednesday, but was it a one-off or the start of a new trend?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354378/2-chinese-supertankers-join-flotilla-exiting-hormuz-stand-appears-thaw?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Chinese supertankers join flotilla exiting Hormuz as stand-off appears to thaw

Snippet: Two Chinese tankers were among a group of vessels transiting the vital waterway on Wednesday, but was it a one-off or the start of a new trend?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354378/2-chinese-supertankers-join-flotilla-exiting-hormuz-stand-appears-thaw

[2026-05-21 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel revokes permits for dozens of Al-Aqsa Mosque staff

Snippet: Israeli authorities have revoked entry permits for Al-Aqsa Mosque staff from the occupied West Bank, Middle East Eye understands.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-revokes-permits-dozens-al-aqsa-mosque-staff

[2026-05-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Morocco: diaspora remittance boost economy {Business Africa}

Snippet: Remittances from Moroccans living abroad continue to play a major role in the Moroccan economy. According to the latest data from the Exchange Office, diaspora remittances exceeded $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/21/morocco-diaspora-remittance-boost-economy-business-africa/

[2026-05-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set to be ousted by Nasdaq as the world’s biggest IPO market – but still top 3

Snippet: International investors remain interested in Hong Kong tech listings due to attractive valuations, UBS and JPMorgan say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3354406/hong-kong-set-be-ousted-nasdaq-worlds-biggest-ipo-market-still-top-3?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong set to be ousted by Nasdaq as the world’s biggest IPO market – but still top 3

Snippet: International investors remain interested in Hong Kong tech listings due to attractive valuations, UBS and JPMorgan say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3354406/hong-kong-set-be-ousted-nasdaq-worlds-biggest-ipo-market-still-top-3

[2026-05-21 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Britain's government offers discounts for food and attractions to ease cost of living

Snippet: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to attend the weekly session of Prime Minister’s Questions in parliament in London, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uk-economy-prices-inflation-iran-war-57b54f2e19efdc88932a0fae980a27aa

[2026-05-21 22:53 UTC+10:00] [Communications] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU complains about ‘surprise’ UK move to roll back Russia sanctions

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The EU’s economy chief criticized the U.K.’s decision to loosen planned sanctions on Russian-origin jet fuel and diesel without giving prior notice to fellow G7 allies.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-surprised-uk-rolback-russia-sanctions/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-21 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Gulf and UK will feed off each other's strengths with $5bn free-trade deal | The National

Snippet: The $5 billion free trade deal between Gulf states and the UK is expected to have significant benefits for both partners, while signalling the region's growing role in reshaping global trade, analysts have said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/21/how-gulf-and-uk-will-feed-off-each-others-strengths-with-5bn-free-trade-deal/

[2026-05-21 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Jobless Claims Refuse To Show Any Signs Of AI Jobpocalypse

Snippet: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the first time fell to 209k last week (below expectations), continuing to show absolutely on signs of any labor market stress...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/jobless-claims-refuse-show-any-signs-ai-jobpocalypse

[2026-05-21 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore Airlines faces narrow window to gain market share from Gulf rivals

Snippet: SIA can capture more Asia-Europe traffic due to its strong oil hedging strategy and balance sheet, and the Iran war’s impact, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3354405/singapore-airlines-faces-narrow-window-gain-market-share-gulf-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 22:33 UTC+10:00] [All Nippon Airways] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore Airlines faces narrow window to gain market share from Gulf rivals

Snippet: SIA can capture more Asia-Europe traffic due to its strong oil hedging strategy and balance sheet, and the Iran war’s impact, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3354405/singapore-airlines-faces-narrow-window-gain-market-share-gulf-rivals

[2026-05-21 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia-Pacific trade risks loom large as Apec official warns of protectionism, imbalances

Snippet: China is urged to evolve as a world buyer, ahead of ministers’ gathering in Suzhou where a raft of far-reaching trade issues will be discussed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3354403/asia-pacific-trade-risks-loom-large-apec-official-warns-protectionism-imbalances?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Carlos Kuriyama] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia-Pacific trade risks loom large as Apec official warns of protectionism, imbalances

Snippet: China is urged to evolve as a world buyer, ahead of ministers’ gathering in Suzhou where a raft of far-reaching trade issues will be discussed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3354403/asia-pacific-trade-risks-loom-large-apec-official-warns-protectionism-imbalances

[2026-05-21 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: The calm before the storm: Is the US preparing for another round of strikes on Iran?

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640325-calm-before-storm-us-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-21 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: The calm before the storm: Is the US preparing for another round of strikes on Iran?

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640325-calm-before-storm-us-iran/

[2026-05-21 21:49 UTC+10:00] [Bulletin Board] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Young athletes gain direct access to banking services through Landbank

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/landbank-young-athletes-bank-accounts-visa-debit-financial-inclusion/

[2026-05-21 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai approves Dh1.5 billion relief package including halting hotel and restaurant tax | The National

Snippet: Dubai has approved a Dh1.5 billion ($400 million) economic incentive package to support the city's business and tourism sector, at a time when demand has fallen due to the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/21/dubai-approves-dh15-billion-relief-package-including-halting-hotel-and-restaurant-tax/

[2026-05-21 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slump, Ignoring Korean Euphoria, After Iran Rejects Trump Enriched Uranium Demands

Snippet: A steady rebound in US equities driven by peak insanity in Korea (where the two chip stocks that account for most of the market surged and sent the Kospi soaring more than 8% overnight) faded after a report that Iran’s Supreme Leader issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium must remain in the country, rejecting Trump's key ceasefire demand, while oil and bond yields jumped as traders waited in mounting futility to see whether hopes of a peace deal

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slump-ignoring-korean-euphoria-after-iran-rejects-trump-enriched-uranium-demands

[2026-05-21 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil market could enter ‘red zone’ by July as stocks dwindle ahead of summer travel season, IEA chief says

Snippet: Oil markets could soon enter a "red zone" as global stocks deplete and as demand picks up during the summer travel season, the head of the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/oil-markets-red-zone-iea-summer-travel.html

[2026-05-21 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Walmart delivers another strong quarter but also a cautious outlook due to economic uncertainty

Snippet: Drones operated by Zipline leave base to make deliveries from a Walmart store in Pea Ridge, Ark., Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/walmart-firstquarter-earnings-inflation-a90b333a38bbba37847cfc8b5b2c7e8a

[2026-05-21 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Irish bill to curb trade with Israeli settlements due in 'coming weeks', minister says

Snippet: Ireland will introduce a long-promised bill seeking to curb trade with settlements in the West Bank to parliament in the coming weeks, Foreign Minister Helen McEntee said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896961

[2026-05-21 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's deep-sea mining push: Investors raise millions as stock prices soar

Snippet: In this photo provided by NOAA, a Parapagurus sp. crab with a coral on its back walks across a field of ferromanganese nodules on the seafloor of Gosnold Seamount, explored during Dive 16 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition. (NOAA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-deepsea-mining-executive-orders-oceans-environment-399faab6fc32922b4c533d3bad9c1ca5

[2026-05-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China breaks ground on US$5b aviation complex in UAE as Iran war risks linger

Snippet: A state-owned firm has launched work on a massive aviation complex, signalling continued confidence amid regional conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3354372/china-breaks-ground-us5b-aviation-complex-uae-iran-war-risks-linger?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China breaks ground on US$5b aviation complex in UAE as Iran war risks linger

Snippet: A state-owned firm has launched work on a massive aviation complex, signalling continued confidence amid regional conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3354372/china-breaks-ground-us5b-aviation-complex-uae-iran-war-risks-linger

[2026-05-21 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: After a decade in power, Patrice Talon leaves a divided legacy in Benin

Snippet: After a decade at the helm of Benin, President Patrice Talon is preparing to hand over power this Sunday, 24 May 2026. As farewells and stock-taking begin in the capital, the outgoing leader chaired his final cabinet meeting on Wednesday, while government spokesman Wilfried Houngbédji faced journalists for one last press conference — touching on sacked radio staff, a defiant defence of Talon’s political record, and a refusal to call imprisoned opponents “political prisoners.”

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/21/after-a-decade-in-power-patrice-talon-leaves-a-divided-legacy-in-benin/

[2026-05-21 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU predicts higher inflation due to energy shock from Iran war

Snippet: FILE -The Euro currency symbol is seen prior to a press conference after an ECB’s governing council meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-economy-growth-outlook-inflation-4b1eb908b7399c75a7ec8a02a0d3481c

[2026-05-21 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Building Israel, delivering returns: Inside Keystone’s infrastructure strategy

Snippet: Amid the excitement surrounding tech and high-growth sectors, infrastructure is rarely considered one of the most potent investment plays. Yet, according to Navot Bar, CEO and co-founder of Keystone Infra, a publicly traded infrastructure investment company in Israel, and a member of the prestigious TA-90 index on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, it is a rapidly growing field that has produced excellent results.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-896930

[2026-05-21 19:32 UTC+10:00] [Market Place] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘No ParknShop sale’: Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison rules out supermarket merger with Wellcome

Snippet: Chain operator’s executive dismisses speculation of a tie-up, and praises staff amid an ‘extremely competitive environment’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3354370/no-parknshop-sale-li-ka-shings-ck-hutchison-rules-out-supermarket-merger-wellcome

[2026-05-21 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Does Xpeng’s 33% cut on its new 6-seat SUV portend a price war in the premium segment?

Snippet: The slashed price on the GX model ‘surprised the market’ in a segment carmakers have high hopes for amid slumping EV sales

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3354363/does-xpengs-33-cut-its-new-6-seat-suv-portend-price-war-premium-segment?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Does Xpeng’s 33% cut on 6-seat SUV portend a new price war?

Snippet: The slashed price on the GX model ‘surprised the market’ in a segment carmakers have high hopes for amid slumping EV sales

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3354363/does-xpengs-33-cut-its-new-6-seat-suv-portend-price-war-premium-segment

[2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Toyota set to sell Taiwan-made vehicles in Japan

Snippet: Toyota plans to export Voxy, pictured, and Noah minivans from Taiwan to Japan, taking the unusual step of setting up a production line dedicated to supplying the home market. (Photo by Tetsuya Kitayama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/toyota-set-to-sell-taiwan-made-vehicles-in-japan

[2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani needs $6.5B more in savings with 50-50 shot AI soon tanks NYC economy: comptroller

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/mamdani-needs-6-5b-more-in-savings-with-potential-ai-hit-nyc-economy-report/

[2026-05-21 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Chinese electric vehicle giant that just toppled BYD

Snippet: Each April, the world’s top auto executives and engineers fly to China’s main auto show to take stock of BYD, the electric car powerhouse that passed Tesla in global sales last year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/the-chinese-electric-vehicle-giant-that-just-toppled-byd-20260518-p5zxzf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia caught in a tug of war between global bond and stock markets

Snippet: Stakes are high for Asia’s tech-driven economies amid a global sell-off in bond markets that signals investor fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3354315/asia-caught-tug-war-between-global-bond-and-stock-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 18:30 UTC+10:00] [interest rate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia caught in a tug of war between global bond and stock markets

Snippet: Stakes are high for Asia’s tech-driven economies amid a global sell-off in bond markets that signals investor fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3354315/asia-caught-tug-war-between-global-bond-and-stock-markets

[2026-05-21 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s corporate earnings lag behind stock market gains, survey finds

Snippet: Equities post strong gains driven by improved market sentiment and tech optimism, though profit growth lags, a new survey shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354353/chinas-corporate-earnings-lag-behind-stock-market-gains-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s corporate earnings lag behind stock market gains, survey finds

Snippet: Equities post strong gains driven by improved market sentiment and tech optimism, though profit growth lags, a new survey shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354353/chinas-corporate-earnings-lag-behind-stock-market-gains-survey-finds

[2026-05-21 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/spacex-elon-musk-company-links-investments/

[2026-05-21 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Inflation fears are rippling through industrial metals. Here's where prices could go next

Snippet: Industrial metals have been volatile this week as mounting inflation fears put further pressure on global bond markets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/copper-industrial-metals-inflation-bond-yields.html

[2026-05-21 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: France seeks stronger UAE ties before investment event in Paris | The National

Snippet: The UAE is an important market and an increasingly strategic economic partner, Business France chief executive Louis Margueritte has told The National.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/21/france-seeks-stronger-uae-ties-before-investment-event-in-paris/

[2026-05-21 17:07 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Budget: whopping subsidies, private health profiteering as waiting lists rise

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/budget-whopping-subsidies-private-health-profiteering-as-waiting-lists-rise/

[2026-05-21 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields resume climb as traders monitor inflation risks

Snippet: Treasury yields resumed their march higher on Thursday, with borrowing costs rising across the curve as investors' attention returned to the inflationary pressures facing the U.S. economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/treasury-yields-resume-climb-as-traders-monitor-inflation-risks.html

[2026-05-21 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Where Inflation Is Highest In Europe In 2026

Snippet: Inflation has eased from its recent peaks, but price growth remains stubbornly high across much of Europe.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/where-inflation-highest-europe-2026

[2026-05-21 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan’s megabanks post record profits, but analysts warn growth may slow as risks mount

Snippet: Japan's largest banks posted record annual profits in their latest financial results, but earnings growth could slow as credit costs rise and geopolitical risks cloud the outlook, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/japan-megabanks-profits-growth-risks-sumitomo-mitsui-mizuho-mitsubishi-ufj.html

[2026-05-21 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: West Wits bags A$74.4M funding for South African gold push

Snippet: West Wits Mining has bagged a major ZAR 875 million (A$74.4M) senior funding deal with two of South Africa’s most heavy-hitting financial institutions, Absa Bank and Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/west-wits-bags-a-74-4m-funding-for-south-african-gold-push-20260521-p5zzkp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, IDB discuss bilateral cooperation building on AI

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) agreed to seek closer cooperation in carrying out development projects in Latin America using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007600320

[2026-05-21 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Offshore retail investors to be allowed ETF trading via omnibus accounts: chief regulator

Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Thursday his agency will soon revise regulations for offshore retail investors so they can buy and sell exchange-traded funds (ETFs) via so-called omnibus accounts, a move aimed at attracting more foreign capital into the domestic stock market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007300320