[2026-04-29 00:41 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Politico

Title: UK calls on ‘middle powers’ to counter over-concentration of AI control

Snippet: LONDON — U.K. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has vowed to work more closely with other “middle powers” to reduce the concentration of power in the AI market — arguing that doing so is in the interest of the United States, too.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-calls-on-middle-powers-to-counter-over-concentration-of-ai-control/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The UAE built its economic resilience years ago. Now it is paying off | The National

Snippet: In a world shaped by supply chain disruption, shifting geopolitics and rapid technological change, economic resilience is an immediate necessity. Countries today are rethinking how they secure their future, what they produce, where they invest and how much they rely on others.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/29/uae-economy-industry-energy-resilience-diversification-mubadala/

[2026-04-29 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Teaching assistant took ‘obscene’ images of students to share with boyfriend for their ‘sick sexual gratification’

Snippet: A “deviant” UK teaching assistant took obscene images of her young students to share with her paedophile boyfriend for their mutual “sick sexual gratification.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/world-news/teaching-assistant-took-obscene-images-of-students-to-share-with-boyfriend-for-their-sick-sexual-gratification/

[2026-04-29 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE to leave Opec, Opec+ oil groups, for national interest, global demand

Snippet: Opec’s third-largest producer earlier this year, the UAE said it would bring additional supply to market ‘responsibly’ after its exit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3351752/uae-leave-opec-opec-oil-groups-national-interest-global-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 00:16 UTC+10:00] [United Arab Emirates] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE to leave Opec, Opec+ oil groups, for national interest, global demand

Snippet: Opec’s third-largest producer earlier this year, the UAE said it would bring additional supply to market ‘responsibly’ after its exit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3351752/uae-leave-opec-opec-oil-groups-national-interest-global-demand

[2026-04-28 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside the blockbuster Musk Vs Altman trial – packed with drugs, sex, boardroom betrayal and some of Hollywood’s biggest names

Snippet: Adding further intrigue, SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are all actively preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), with reports suggesting potential listings as early as this year. (SpaceX, which is expecting an evaluation of over $1.75 trillion could go public as early as June, and a number of Musk’s closest friends and associates are sitting on huge amounts of stock, which could net them a fortune.)

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/28/hollywood/inside-the-blockbuster-musk-vs-altman-trial-packed-with-drugs-sex-boardroom-betrayal-and-some-of-hollywoods-biggest-names/

[2026-04-28 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israel's purchase of 'stolen' Ukrainian grain not 'legitimate', Zelenskyy says | The National

Snippet: Ukraine's President ​Volodymyr Zelenskyy ​said on ​Tuesday that Israel's purchase ⁠of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory “stolen” ⁠by Russia “cannot be legitimate business”, ​and that Kyiv is readying sanctions against those attempting to ⁠profit from it.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/28/israels-purchase-of-stolen-ukrainian-grain-not-legitimate-zelenskyy-says/

[2026-04-28 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Spotify stock plummets after earnings beat expectations as guidance disappoints

Snippet: Shares of Swedish audio-streamer Spotify fell 9% in premarket trading after soft guidance overshadowed an earnings beat.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/spotify-stock-spot-earnings-beat-guidance.html

[2026-04-28 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: BP profit more than doubles in Q1 as US gas prices hit a new 2026 high

Snippet: A gas price is displayed as a customer holds a fuel pump nozzle before filling up her vehicle’s gas tank at a gas station, in Lincolnshire, Ill., Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bp-oil-trump-iran-gas-aaa-inflation-72afb280c68760743a7199f7f44cda56

[2026-04-28 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Tumble On AI Spending Fears As Brent Hits 2 Week High

Snippet: US equity futures are lower, dragged by tech, following a report that OpenAI missed revenue and user targets and there growing internal pushback against Sam Altman's notorious aggressive spending (the company has $1.5 trillion in commitment it won't be able to meet), which is hitting semiconductors and the broader supply chain.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-tumble-ai-spending-fears-brent-hits-2-week-high

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Snippet: Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/robotics/article/3351738/chinese-industrial-robot-maker-inovance-joins-hong-kong-ipo-queue

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Facing US and Chinese pressure, the EU must forge its own strategy

Snippet: To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351632/facing-us-and-chinese-pressure-eu-must-forge-its-own-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [ASML] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Facing US and Chinese pressure, the EU must forge its own strategy

Snippet: To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3351632/facing-us-and-chinese-pressure-eu-must-forge-its-own-strategy

[2026-04-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BYD, China’s EV king, posts a 55% slump in first-quarter profit

Snippet: The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351734/byd-chinas-ev-king-posts-55-slump-first-quarter-profit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [JPMorgan Chase] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BYD, China’s EV king, posts a 55% slump in first-quarter profit

Snippet: The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351734/byd-chinas-ev-king-posts-55-slump-first-quarter-profit

[2026-04-28 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesia's GoTo posts 1st quarterly net profit as fintech business surges

Snippet: Indonesian superapp GoTo, which includes ride hailing service Gojek and online marketplace Tokopedia, reported its first-ever quarterly net profit on April 28. (Photo courtesy of GoTo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/indonesia-s-goto-posts-1st-quarterly-net-profit-as-fintech-business-surges

[2026-04-28 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BYD Q1 profit down 55% from year ago as it banks on overseas sales

Snippet: BYD showcases its 2026 Yuan Plus electric vehicle at the Auto China show in Beijing on April 24. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/byd-q1-profit-down-55-from-year-ago-as-it-banks-on-overseas-sales

[2026-04-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Recording reveals Qatar promised to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Khan if he pursued Netanyahu - WSJ

Snippet: Qatar promised to "look after" the International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan if he indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the case for war crimes and crimes against humanity due to the war in Gaza, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-894450

[2026-04-28 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel's purchase of 'stolen' Ukrainian grain is not 'legitimate', Zelensky says

Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Israel's purchase of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory "stolen" by Russia "cannot be legitimate business" and that Kyiv was readying sanctions against those attempting to profit from it.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-894446

[2026-04-28 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AP investigation takeaways: Adopted kids confined in private for-profit facilities

Snippet: Kate poses for a portrait in her apartment in Kentucky, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/adopted-children-boarding-schools-investigation-takeaways-d128b6386c39def1d8684dbe049d3f0b

[2026-04-28 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AP investigation: Adopted kids confined in private for-profit facilities

Snippet: An Associated Press investigation finds a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. (AP Video: Mary Conlon; Serginho Roosblad; Austin Johnson; Sally Ho. Animations: Marshall Ritzel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/adopted-children-boarding-schools-treatment-investigation-e5d8dab2e4db1f2f4c5abbfaf0d97c52

[2026-04-28 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Coca-Cola tops estimates, raises earnings outlook as global beverage demand rises

Snippet: Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by higher demand for its beverages.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/coca-cola-ko-q1-2026-earnings.html

[2026-04-28 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UPS beats Wall Street estimates on top and bottom lines

Snippet: United Postal Service on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings results that beat on the top and bottom lines.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/ups-ups-q1-2026-earnings.html

[2026-04-28 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings

Snippet: The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351706/wuxi-apptec-shares-surge-14-hong-kong-after-record-first-quarter-earnings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 19:27 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings

Snippet: The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351706/wuxi-apptec-shares-surge-14-hong-kong-after-record-first-quarter-earnings

[2026-04-28 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Citi UK CEO: 'Phenomenal' market resilience is keeping recession risk at bay — for now

Snippet: Tiina Lee, the CEO of Citi U.K., expects global growth to remain resilient this year, telling CNBC that a "recessionary environment" is "not our base case."

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/citi-tiina-lee-iran-recession-war-ai-data-energy-markets-economy.html

[2026-04-28 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ex-first lady gets 4 years over graft, stock manipulation

Snippet: Appeals court overturned Kim's acquittal in the Deutsch Motors case while upholding an acquittal on a separate polling data charge

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727680

[2026-04-28 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen wavers near 159 vs dollar as BOJ keeps June hike option open

Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says Tokyo stands ready to take "strong measures" against speculative market moves. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kazuho Fujiwara and Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-wavers-near-159-vs-dollar-as-boj-keeps-june-hike-option-open

[2026-04-28 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields in bottom; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006652320

[2026-04-28 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Novartis CEO warns reality of Trump's drug pricing policy will set in over 'the next 18 months'

Snippet: Novartis' CEO warned Tuesday that the U.S. drug pricing policy under President Donald Trump poses a "very difficult situation" and the reality will soon catch up with both drugmakers and patients.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/novartis-ceo-stock-earnings-mfn-trump-drug-pricing-policy.html

[2026-04-28 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Aldar’s first-quarter profit jumps 24% as higher demand pushes property sales | The National

Snippet: Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's biggest listed developer, reported a 24 per cent annual jump in its first-quarter profit as revenue rose during the period on the back of higher home sales.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/28/aldars-first-quarter-profit-jumps-24-as-higher-demand-pushes-property-sales/

[2026-04-28 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong launches consultation on Keeta’s proposal over competition concerns

Snippet: Competition Commission consults on delivery platform’s commitment to curb exclusivity and support fairness in the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3351675/hong-kong-launches-consultation-keetas-proposal-over-competition-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Deliveroo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong launches consultation on Keeta’s proposal over competition concerns

Snippet: Competition Commission consults on delivery platform’s commitment to curb exclusivity and support fairness in the market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3351675/hong-kong-launches-consultation-keetas-proposal-over-competition-concerns

[2026-04-28 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of US big tech earnings

Snippet: Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major US tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727574

[2026-04-28 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 3-4, 9-14)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006651320

[2026-04-28 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major U.S. tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006600320

[2026-04-28 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks close at new record high of 6,641.02, ahead of U.S. big tech earnings releases

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006400320

[2026-04-28 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Woori falls behind NongHyup as brokerage gap widens

Snippet: Woori Financial Group was overtaken by NongHyup Financial Group in first-quarter earnings, a rare shift that highlights the growing importance of nonbanking income, as a stock market rally boosts brokerage profits.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727514

[2026-04-28 16:25 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Get Games ready: Sunshine Coast firms warned window is closing

Snippet: Small and family businesses on the Sunshine Coast have been urged to position themselves for a share of $2.5 billion in procurement tied to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Queensland government warning the window to prepare is narrowing fast.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/get-games-ready-sunshine-coast-firms-warned-window-is-closing-20260428-p5zrlb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From price to strategy: Korea unveils procurement reform

Snippet: Overhaul aims for more market-driven, transparent and innovation-led procurement

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727513

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea targets $2tr global procurement market with new support

Snippet: PPS expands 'export vouchers' and overseas pilot programs to help firms break into global markets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727512

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea overtakes UK to rank No. 8 in stock market cap

Snippet: South Korea’s stock market has climbed to eighth place globally by market capitalization, overtaking the UK, on the back of a strong rally fueled by semiconductor gains and policy support.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727510

[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Seoul’s financial hub push

Snippet: Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol (left) and American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim shake hands after their meeting in Seoul on Tuesday. Kim stressed the need to strengthen competitiveness amid rising pressure from Singapore and Hong Kong, calling Korea’s potential MSCI upgrade a “critical opportunity.” Koo said the government is committed to advancing the capital market in line with global standards and implementing the MSCI road map to secure a “fair Korea premium,” with both sides agreeing

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727509

[2026-04-28 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil major BP beats profit expectations as Iran war boosts fuel prices

Snippet: British energy major BP on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit, following a surge in oil and gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/bp-q1-earnings-oil-energy.html

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief highlights capital market reforms to boost growth

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Tuesday the government aims to further develop the capital market for economic growth, emphasizing ongoing reform efforts to advance the country's financial and foreign exchange markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428006100320

[2026-04-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Money / Saving] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Age

Title: Why our $12 trillion obsession with property could be under threat

Snippet: Australian household wealth hit a record high in the December quarter of 2025 and outpaced gains in share markets. While we are richer than ever, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ balance sheet, Australians may need to recess their high allocations to property over the coming year given rising interest rate and a potential slowdown in real estate prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/money/saving/why-our-12-trillion-obsession-with-property-could-be-under-threat-20260421-p5zpoz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset eyes No. 1 spot over Korea Investment on SpaceX gains

Snippet: SpaceX stake expected to add W900b as brokerage eyes first W1tr quarterly profit

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727474

[2026-04-28 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Art Busan keeps door open to overseas M&A as it marks 15th year

Snippet: Art Busan returns this May for its 15th anniversary, reinforcing its ties with the global art scene amid a cautious art market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727460

[2026-04-28 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Raiz funds under management reach $2.17B as customers keep piling in

Snippet: Micro-investing innovator Raiz Invest has shaken off market jitters to deliver a confident third quarter, stacking solid gains across its key metrics, while sharpening its product push and AI playbook.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/raiz-funds-under-management-reach-2-17b-as-customers-keep-piling-in-20260428-p5zrs9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s OLED market share rises for first time in years

Snippet: South Korea’s share of the global OLED market rose for the first time in nearly a decade in 2025, as domestic display makers strengthened their lead in high-end technologies despite intensifying competition from China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727429