[2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Banks' household mortgage lending rates rise for 3rd month in July

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Banks' household mortgage loan rates rose for the third consecutive month to the highest point in two years and eight months in July on rising market interest, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826002800320

[2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Population mobility falls in July amid housing market slowdown

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans who moved to new residences decreased in July from a year earlier amid a decline in housing transactions, data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826002900320

[2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's births rise 6.7 pct to 254,300 in 2025

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 6.7 percent on-year to 254,300 in 2025, data showed Wednesday, while the country's fertility rate edged up to 0.8, signaling a possible turning point in the prolonged demographic decline of Asia's No. 4 economy.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826004400320

[2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Another wall comes down for Syria | The National

Snippet: In April last year, just months after Bashar Al Assad’s regime fell in Syria, Saudi Arabia and Qatar agreed to settle that country’s outstanding debts to the World Bank. At just $15 million, the amount was small enough to, perhaps, prompt a double-take among those paying attention. But it highlighted the extent of Syria’s isolation from the global economy, and the international community at large, during much of the Assad family’s five-decade rule.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/08/26/syria-us-terrorism-sanctions-gulf-investment-ahmad-al-shara-bashar-al-assad/

[2026-08-26 12:50 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Shares advance but pare gains on July inflation spike

Snippet: August 26, 2026 12:50 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/shares-advance-but-pare-gains-on-july-inflation-spike/

[2026-08-26 12:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DEPDev eyes P17.3-B 2027 budget led by PSA’s household census, National ID

Snippet: CHIEF ECONOMIST. Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/department-planning-economy-development-budget-2027/

[2026-08-26 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 5 commercial banks listed as top 7 FX market traders

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Five local commercial banks were among the top seven institutions in foreign exchange trading over the past year, a market operator said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826003900320

[2026-08-26 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Coalition MPs want to slash tobacco tax by up to 80 per cent to tackle crime

Snippet: Australia’s illegal tobacco trade has become a matter of national security after entrenching criminal networks that can be exploited by terrorists, the Coalition’s taskforce on the black market has warned, as the party weighs up slashing the excise by up to 80 per cent.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/coalition-mps-want-to-slash-tobacco-tax-by-up-to-80-per-cent-to-tackle-crime-20260826-p60rm7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 12:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Nasty shock in new inflation data

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nasty-shock-in-new-inflation-data-20260826-p60rqg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 12:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Rate rise back on cards despite a step down in inflation

Snippet: The Reserve Bank’s next meeting may have to consider another interest rate rise after new figures showed inflation failing to slow as quickly as the bank had hoped.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/rate-rise-back-on-cards-despite-a-step-down-in-inflation-20260826-p60rlc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump is clutching at straws and the world knows it

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-is-clutching-at-straws-and-the-world-knows-it-20260826-p60rk3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China rushes to develop Moderna-style cancer vaccines amid market frenzy

Snippet: Chinese biotech firms are already working on more than 100 cancer vaccines. Now, many are seeing their shares surge amid Moderna’s breakthrough

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365261/china-rushes-develop-moderna-style-cancer-vaccines-amid-market-frenzy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China rushes to develop Moderna-style cancer vaccines amid market frenzy

Snippet: Chinese biotech firms are already working on more than 100 cancer vaccines. Now, many are seeing their shares surge amid Moderna’s breakthrough

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365261/china-rushes-develop-moderna-style-cancer-vaccines-amid-market-frenzy

[2026-08-26 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese firms share risks to deliver Northern Metropolis success: analysts

Snippet: Analysts stress that future tenders will require greater flexibility and longer bidding windows to encourage more competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365244/mainland-chinese-firms-share-risks-deliver-northern-metropolis-success-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 10:32 UTC+10:00] [China Merchants Land] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese firms share risks to deliver Northern Metropolis success: analysts

Snippet: Analysts stress that future tenders will require greater flexibility and longer bidding windows to encourage more competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365244/mainland-chinese-firms-share-risks-deliver-northern-metropolis-success-analysts

[2026-08-26 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is really behind Japan’s planned cabinet shake-up?

Snippet: With voters anxious over inflation, swapping cabinet faces offers a convenient distraction from economic pain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3365185/what-really-behind-japans-planned-cabinet-shake?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is really behind Japan’s planned cabinet shake-up?

Snippet: With voters anxious over inflation, swapping cabinet faces offers a convenient distraction from economic pain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3365185/what-really-behind-japans-planned-cabinet-shake

[2026-08-26 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global Bio Conference opens with focus on innovation

Snippet: The 2026 Global Bio Conference opened on Wednesday, bringing together regulators, industry leaders and researchers to discuss emerging biopharmaceutical technologies and the regulatory frameworks needed to bring them to market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10851810

[2026-08-26 09:49 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Nine signals focus shift away from traditional TV after ‘transformative year’

Snippet: Nine Entertainment has shifted its focus away from traditional TV broadcasting, emphasising positive results for its subscription streaming and publishing businesses, alongside newly acquired outdoor media company QMS as it posted growth in profit and revenue amid a hard market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/nine-signals-focus-shift-away-from-traditional-tv-after-transformative-year-20260825-p60rbk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Biz sentiment rises to near 4-year high in August: BOK

Snippet: South Korea's business sentiment rose to a nearly four-year high in August, driven by solid confidence in manufacturing and an improved outlook in the service sector during the summer vacation season, a central bank survey showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852145

[2026-08-26 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Money & the Economy

Snippet: Remote grocery prices could surge and more than 70 jobs are at risk after a major Gulf freight company was grounded for compliance and safety issues.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/business/

[2026-08-26 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia's rising wealth to propel finance industry past US: report

Snippet: Deloitte says China to lead in scale and innovation as regional economy expands

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/asia-s-rising-wealth-to-propel-finance-industry-past-us-report

[2026-08-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Super-rich losing millions as some Hong Kong trophy homes sell at painful discounts

Snippet: Under-pressure owners are cutting prices to exit Hong Kong’s luxury property market, with some homes losing more than HK$100 million in value

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3365228/super-rich-losing-millions-some-hong-kong-trophy-homes-sell-painful-discounts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [One Stanley] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Super-rich losing millions as some Hong Kong trophy homes sell at painful discounts

Snippet: Under-pressure owners are cutting prices to exit Hong Kong’s luxury property market, with some homes losing more than HK$100 million in value

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3365228/super-rich-losing-millions-some-hong-kong-trophy-homes-sell-painful-discounts

[2026-08-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s property, financial markets face test under cross-border anti-corruption law

Snippet: For decades, Hong Kong has drawn affluent Chinese wanting to build up their wealth through stock listings or asset acquisitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365213/hong-kongs-property-financial-markets-face-test-under-cross-border-anti-corruption-law?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [cross-border anti-corruption law] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s property, financial markets face test under cross-border anti-corruption law

Snippet: For decades, Hong Kong has drawn affluent Chinese wanting to build up their wealth through stock listings or asset acquisitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365213/hong-kongs-property-financial-markets-face-test-under-cross-border-anti-corruption-law

[2026-08-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] S. Korea emerges as major coffee exporter

Snippet: South Korea is emerging as a major coffee exporter despite relying entirely on imported beans, with growth driven by an expanding domestic market and an advanced roasting industry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10851833

[2026-08-26 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mark Carney, the former central banker who said 'no' to Trump

Snippet: MONTREAL — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is more seasoned as a banker than a politician but has shown a confident touch in standing up to US President Donald Trump and navigating a trade war that threatens his nation's economy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/world/mark-carney-the-former-central-banker-who-said-no-to-trump/2412179

[2026-08-26 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'I Thought It Would Rise Forever'; World's 'Craziest' Stock Market Suddenly Faces Billion-Dollar Outflows

Snippet: Over the past few months, we have been closely following the chaos (rise and fall) in a once only marginally-monitored market on the other side of the world.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/i-thought-it-would-rise-forever-worlds-craziest-stock-market-suddenly-faces

[2026-08-26 07:13 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: man charged after allegedly stabbing woman with scissors in Melbourne

Snippet: Woman and her son, who was allegedly punched, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday. Follow updates live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/26/national-cabinet-datacentres-cpi-inflation-data-politics-reactions-anthony-albansese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-ntwnfb

[2026-08-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Biz sentiment rises to near 4-yr high in Aug. on improved service outlook in vacation season: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment rose to a nearly four-year high in August, driven by solid confidence in manufacturing and an improved outlook in the service sector during the summer vacation season, a central bank survey showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825009300320

[2026-08-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says China is driving opposition to data centres. These residents disagree

Snippet: Community living near AI facility in Virginia reports invasive levels of noise, fumes and gas turbines – and it’s not Chinese propaganda

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3365255/trump-says-china-driving-opposition-data-centres-these-residents-disagree?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [OpenAI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says China is driving opposition to data centres. These residents disagree

Snippet: Community living near AI facility in Virginia reports invasive levels of noise, fumes and gas turbines – and it’s not Chinese propaganda

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3365255/trump-says-china-driving-opposition-data-centres-these-residents-disagree

[2026-08-26 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 8/25/2026

Snippet: Oil prices fell again, which helped ease worries in the bond market and support stock prices.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-69aae9f2f61737936f126e7820833bbe

[2026-08-26 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Global economy so far resisting Iran war energy shock, IMF chief says | The National

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) managing director said on Tuesday that the global economy is faring better than expected as energy supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drive uncertainty, although she warned of rising fiscal pressures.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/25/global-economy-so-far-resisting-iran-war-energy-shock-imf-chief-says/

[2026-08-26 05:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise, Wall Street boosted by falling oil prices; Canada hits back at US with tariffs

Snippet: Oil prices are falling again, which is helping to ease worries in the bond market and support stock prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-wall-street-boosted-by-falling-oil-prices-canada-hits-back-at-us-with-tariffs-20260826-p60rjt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside Dolly Parton’s $2M California ‘weekend escape’ home in Solvang

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/25/real-estate/dolly-partons-scenic-california-home-is-still-on-the-market-for-2m/

[2026-08-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Situational selling’: The home owners who are selling in a downturn

Snippet: Home sellers with a pressing reason to offload their properties are the key owners selling in a downturn, while those with less urgency hold fire as market watchers tip property prices have further to fall.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/situational-selling-the-home-owners-who-are-selling-in-a-downturn-20260818-p60pdd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The plan to stock anti-nuclear pills at hospitals in Perth’s southern AUKUS suburbs

Snippet: Hospitals in Perth’s southern suburbs could distribute iodine tablets to the community in the “extremely low” chance of a radiation spill, as WA prepares for the arrival of nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/the-plan-to-stock-anti-nuclear-pills-at-hospitals-in-perth-s-southern-aukus-suburbs-20260825-p60re6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Financial watchdog sinks teeth into rapid tech changes

Snippet: August 26, 2026 05:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/financial-watchdog-sinks-teeth-into-rapid-tech-changes/

[2026-08-26 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal

Snippet: Syria’s removal by the United States from its “state sponsors of terrorism” list clears one of the last major hurdles to the country’s integration into the global financial system, analysts tell Al Jazeera.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/25/syrias-economy-poised-for-improvement-after-us-sanctions-removal

[2026-08-26 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Far-right Israeli MP smashes Palestinian memorial under IDF escort (VIDEOS)

Snippet: A far-right Israeli MP smashed a memorial to Palestinians killed in the conflict with Israel in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. He committed the act under IDF escort, which has been condemned by the army and politicians in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644643-israeli-mp-sledgehammer-palestinian-memorial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-26 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Far-right Israeli MP smashes Palestinian memorial under IDF escort (VIDEOS)

Snippet: A far-right Israeli MP smashed a memorial to Palestinians killed in the conflict with Israel in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. He committed the act under IDF escort, which has been condemned by the army and politicians in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644643-israeli-mp-sledgehammer-palestinian-memorial/

[2026-08-26 04:10 UTC+10:00] [Dolly Parton] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Dolly Parton – a life in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenDolly Parton poses for a portrait in Tennessee, circa 1955Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenPorter Wagoner and Parton with their backup band, the Wagonmasters, circa 1968Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenParton and Porter Wagoner in Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1968Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenParton during an interview with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show on 19 January 1977Photograph: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenParton and John Belushi hug at the

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2026/aug/25/dolly-parton-life-in-pictures

[2026-08-26 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 60% of millennials admit their financial image is a lie — but they’re not as broke as you think

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/25/personal-finance/60-of-millennials-admit-their-financial-image-is-a-lie-but-theyre-not-as-broke-as-you-think/

[2026-08-26 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Key inflation figure on the Reserve Bank’s mind

Snippet: August 26, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/key-inflation-figure-on-the-reserve-banks-mind/

[2026-08-26 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Syria’s US terror delisting opens door to foreign investment | The National

Snippet: The removal of Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism clears one of the biggest remaining obstacles to investment, opening the door for greater access to international banking, technology and capital. as the country rebuilds its war-ravaged economy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/25/syrias-us-terror-delisting-opens-door-to-foreign-investment/

[2026-08-26 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Stellar 2Y Auction Stops Through On Most Foreign Buying Since March 2025

Snippet: After last week's post "Bessent buyback" fireworks, which sent yields on a rollercoaster ride in the subsequent days, many were very curious to see how today's sale of $69BN in 2 year paper, the week's first coupon auction, would go and whether Bessent inadvertently had impaired primary market issuance. In the end, the auction went through without a glitch.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stellar-2y-auction-stops-through-most-foreign-buying-march-2025

[2026-08-26 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Guggenheim Loan Craters, Fund Hits GFC Lows As Feds Probe Walter's Empire

Snippet: A first-lien loan due in 2031 tied to Guggenheim Investments, the asset-management arm of Mark Walter's Guggenheim Partners, cratered to roughly 72 cents on the dollar Monday, according to Bloomberg data. The hefty discount suggests that lenders remain unconvinced by management's efforts to contain mounting fears over deteriorating earnings, accounting practices and ongoing federal investigations into Walter's financial empire.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/guggenheim-loan-craters-fund-hits-gfc-lows-feds-probe-walters-empire

[2026-08-26 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Waymo to launch driverless rides in Germany in 2027, entering third market outside U.S.

Snippet: Alphabet's Waymo on Tuesday said it plans to roll out robotaxi rides in Germany in 2027, marking its third international market and first in the EU.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/waymo-robotaxi-germany-2027.html