[2026-04-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How asparagus benefits your health – and the different ways to prepare the vegetable

Snippet: Chefs share their tips, from simple grilling to fermenting, highlighting the vegetable’s versatility and seasonal appeal … but why does it make your urine smell?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3349498/how-asparagus-benefits-your-health-and-different-ways-prepare-vegetable

[2026-04-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks end higher despite Middle East concerns, with earnings season in focus

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details, in paras 3-4, individual stock prices in bottom)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420007951320

[2026-04-20 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks end higher despite Middle East concerns, with earnings season in focus

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed a tad higher Monday despite renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, with investors focusing on the upcoming earnings season. The local currency gained against the greenback.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420007900320

[2026-04-20 15:56 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A 40-year-old storage company just beat Mike Cannon-Brookes’ Atlassian

Snippet: When Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar rang the Nasdaq bell in December 2015, it looked like the start of something inevitable.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-40-year-old-storage-company-just-beat-mike-cannon-brookes-atlassian-20260420-p5zpcw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 15:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix workers got hefty bonuses. Now Samsung, Hyundai workers demand their share

Snippet: Record payouts at SK hynix ripple across Korea Inc., with Samsung Electronics workers threatening a walkout and Hyundai Motor's union seeking up to 30 percent of net profit in bonuses

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721173

[2026-04-20 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOSPI-listed firms' dividend payouts reach all-time high in 2025: data

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Dividend payouts by South Korean firms listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) reached an all-time high last year, signaling that local companies are making efforts to increase cash payouts in line with the government's initiative to boost shareholder value, the bourse operator said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420006700320

[2026-04-20 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BNB Korea posts record 2025 results on global beauty demand

Snippet: BNB Korea said Monday it posted record results in 2025, with consolidated revenue reaching 141.2 billion won ($95.7 million) and operating profit at 26.2 billion won.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721144

[2026-04-20 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices and stocks climb as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz persists

Snippet: People work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-6786cc283bc5b7cb78a3a9b7b5c2b1ac

[2026-04-20 13:14 UTC+10:00] [MORE SPORTS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: World Rugby chief says game has to keep growing as sport eyes U.S. market

Snippet: World Rugby chair Brett Robinson said that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the "challenge" that is the United States with the 2031 World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/20/more-sports/world-rugby-united-states-market/

[2026-04-20 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: IKEA Korea to add 3 outlets by 2027, launch next-day delivery service

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- IKEA Korea said Monday it plans to open three additional outlets by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen its market presence and drive sales growth.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420005700320

[2026-04-20 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: WSJ: UAE discusses economic lifeline with US officials

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates has opened talks with the United States about establishing an economic safety net if the war involving Iran worsens, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/wsj-uae-discusses-economic-lifeline-us-officials

[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Lack of clarity around US-Iran talks weighs on Asia stock rally

Snippet: Tankers are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran on April 18. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/lack-of-clarity-around-us-iran-talks-weighs-on-asia-stock-rally

[2026-04-20 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Wall Street is playing a very dangerous game with Trump

Snippet: April 20, 2026 — 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/wall-street-is-playing-a-dangerous-game-with-trump-20260420-p5zpa7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 11:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation

Snippet: The chief of the Korea Exchange departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720914

[2026-04-20 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Korea Exchange (KRX) departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420003600320

[2026-04-20 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to run promotion booth at defense exhibition in Malaysia

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will run a promotion booth at a major defense exhibition in Malaysia this week aimed at promoting homegrown arms products eyeing entry into the Southeast Asian market, the state arms procurement agency said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420003400315

[2026-04-20 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Towers record falls as ‘bank of mum and dad’ helps buyer win auction

Snippet: An ageing two-bedroom apartment in an old tower on the Brisbane River has smashed its building record, selling for $1.44 million under the hammer as the city’s unit market continues to defy a broader market slowdown.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/towers-record-falls-as-bank-of-mum-and-dad-helps-buyer-win-auction-20260420-p5zpax.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 10:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix begins mass production of next-gen AI server memory designed for Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform

Snippet: SK hynix Inc. said Monday it has begun mass production of a next-generation memory module designed for artificial intelligence servers, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the AI infrastructure market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720775

[2026-04-20 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul pledges no barriers to investment during Japan investor briefing amid WGBI inclusion

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has pledged to ensure no obstacles to investment as it begins phased inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI), a key global government bond benchmark run by FTSE Russell, the finance ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420002700320

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

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf Mexico City Par Scores

Snippet: LIV Golf Mexico City Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Sunday At Chapultepec Golf Club Mexico City Purse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 7,418; Par: 71 Final RoundJon Rahm65-67-67—64—263-21David Puig69-72-62-66--269-15Jose Luis Ballester71-67-65-67--270-14Scott Vincent67-71-65-69--272-12Branden Grace71-66-65-71--273-11Thomas Detry67-73-66-67--273-11Tyrrell Hatton69-66-66-72--273-11Tom McKibbin68-65-69-71--273-11Matthew Wolff68-65-70-70--273-11Cameron Tringale74-68-66-66--274-10Marc Leishman74-64-67-69--274-10Louis Oosthuizen73-68-68-73--275-9Harold

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-mexico-ab8a5832d848629937d38c5d67b3a1b2

[2026-04-20 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK hynix begins mass production of next-gen AI server memory designed for Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Monday it has begun mass production of a next-generation memory module designed for artificial intelligence (AI) servers, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the AI infrastructure market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420002600320

[2026-04-20 10:23 UTC+10:00] [Georgia] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attendees weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

Snippet: Catholics around Atlanta share mixed feelings on faith and politics as Trump engages in rhetorical war with pope

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/catholics-mass-trump-pope-leo-georgia

[2026-04-20 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Samsung retakes global smartphone lead in Q1

Snippet: Samsung Electronics reclaimed the top spot in the global smartphone market in the first quarter, after losing the annual lead to Apple in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720533

[2026-04-20 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 20)

Snippet: Homeowner tax break debate fuels market concerns

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420000900315

[2026-04-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 1 prediction: NBA Playoff picks, odds

Snippet: The Spurs and Trail Blazers will open their first-round series Sunday night in a matchup the betting market views as one of the most lopsided on the board.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/betting/spurs-vs-trail-blazers-game-1-prediction-nba-playoff-picks-odds/

[2026-04-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Disney’s giant new ship is a floating (and highly affordable) theme park

Snippet: Originally built by Hong Kong-based Genting’s Dream Cruises, Disney picked up the unfinished, billion-dollar ship at a “favourable price” (exact amount unrevealed) when Dream Cruises fell into receivership during the pandemic. Disney then reduced the originally planned capacity of 9000 down to 6700. Even so, at 208,000 gross tonnes, it’s easily the biggest ship in Disney’s fleet and the cruise line’s first to be based in Asia, launching from Singapore – its home for the next five years.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/disney-s-giant-new-ship-is-a-floating-and-highly-affordable-theme-park-20260410-p5zmy9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Netball star calls for pay increase after new broadcast deal

Snippet: Netballers have been long advocating for revenue share. (Getty: Graham Denholm)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/jo-weston-calls-for-netballers-pay-increase-after-broadcast-deal/106581576

[2026-04-20 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Can you ask the council to cut down a tree?

Snippet: Experts say councils will generally not remove or prune a tree to "satisfy personal preference". (Adobe Stock)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/can-you-ask-council-to-cut-down-a-tree/106566034

[2026-04-20 03:23 UTC+10:00] [Peter Mandelson] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Snippet: Whitehall officials are weighing up ‘unprecedented’ disclosure of documents in security clearance scandal

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/19/ministers-urged-to-share-mandelson-vetting-files-with-intelligence-committee

[2026-04-20 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Universe Partners founder Shani Zanescu on building resilience tech for a stronger future

Snippet: In a recent episode of The Jerusalem Post's Business and Innovation podcast, Shani Zanescu, a venture capitalist and deep tech investor, shared insights on the evolving landscape of resilience technology.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-podcast/article-893523

[2026-04-20 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Software stock dogs have joined market rally. There's a classic investing lesson in the rebound

Snippet: Cybersecurity and enterprise software stocks have been market dogs since the start of 2026, with fears that AI will wipe out a wide range of companies in the enterprise space dominating the narrative. But they snapped a brutal losing streak this past week, joining in the broader market rally that saw all losses from the U.S.-Iran war regained by the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/19/software-tech-stocks-market-rally-microsoft.html

[2026-04-20 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai rents defy regional tensions as Q1 values reach $8.8bn | The National

Snippet: Dubai’s rental market recorded contracts worth Dh32.2 billion ($8.8 billion) in the first quarter of this year, reflecting sustained activity and stability, according to data from the Dubai Land Department.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/19/dubai-rents-war-property/

[2026-04-20 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Is A "Vicious" Treasury Market Emergency At Our Doorstep?

Snippet: Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/vicious-treasury-market-emergency-our-doorstep

[2026-04-19 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cartel accused of foul play over fixing of poultry prices in UAE amid Iran crisis | The National

Snippet: A cartel has been referred to the Federal Public Prosecution over the manipulation of prices in the poultry market.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/19/cartel-accused-of-foul-play-over-fixing-of-poultry-prices-in-uae-amid-iran-crisis/

[2026-04-19 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid renewed confidence in market

Snippet: Sentiment is likely to stay firm, agents say, citing steady demand across new launches and a rebound that lifted prices to a 22-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3350638/hong-kong-homebuyers-extend-sell-out-streak-amid-renewed-confidence-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid renewed confidence in market

Snippet: Sentiment is likely to stay firm, agents say, citing steady demand across new launches and a rebound that lifted prices to a 22-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3350638/hong-kong-homebuyers-extend-sell-out-streak-amid-renewed-confidence-market

[2026-04-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for 76ers vs. Celtics

Snippet: Kalshi continues to grab the attention of the public and now the prediction market is offering new users a welcome bonus when they sign up.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-76ers-vs-celtics/

[2026-04-19 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: At MASA 2026, a choreographer's tribute to Abidjan's urban culture

Snippet: The largest performing arts market on the African continent is back in Abidjan.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/at-masa-2026-a-choreographers-tribute-to-abidjans-urban-culture/

[2026-04-19 22:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor’s labor union demands 30% of net profit as bonuses

Snippet: Korean auto conglomerate may face 3 trillion won in bonus payouts

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720536

[2026-04-19 22:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance chiefs of S. Korea, US share view Korean won's excessive volatility is not desirable

Snippet: The finance chiefs of South Korea and the United States have shared the understanding that the Korean currency's excessive volatility against the US dollar is not desirable, Seoul's finance ministry said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720529

[2026-04-19 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chiefs of S. Korea, U.S. share view Korean won's excessive volatility is not desirable

Snippet: SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The finance chiefs of South Korea and the United States have shared the understanding that the Korean currency's excessive volatility against the U.S. dollar is not desirable, Seoul's finance ministry said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260419002200315

[2026-04-19 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Why military brass kept Trump sidelined during high-stakes Iranian extraction operation - report

Snippet: Military advisers intentionally excluded President Donald Trump from the command room during the recent high-stakes extraction of a downed American airman in Iran, fearing his erratic temper would jeopardize the mission, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a senior administration official.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893485

[2026-04-19 19:50 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Councils tell the state to look in the mirror over stalled housing projects

Snippet: Melbourne councils are firing back at the premier’s claims they are the bottleneck in the housing crisis, instead blaming market conditions, land banking, and state government delays for tens of thousands of stalled homes.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/councils-tell-the-state-to-look-in-the-mirror-over-stalled-housing-projects-20260417-p5zopb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 18:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai eyes US vessel market at SAS 2026

Snippet: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and LIG D&A became the first Korean companies to open a booth at Sea Air Space 2026, the largest maritime security exhibition in the US, being held through Tuesday in Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720463

[2026-04-19 18:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix on course for record profit as AI memory boom lifts margins

Snippet: SK hynix is expected to deliver record-breaking first-quarter earnings, with operating profit potentially topping 40 trillion won ($29 billion) as surging demand for AI memory drives a full-blown industry upcycle.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720458

[2026-04-19 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What menopause products actually work? Doctors share how to buy wisely and stay safe

Snippet: From skin serums and rings to lotions and gadgets, products promising to help women with menopause symptoms are everywhere now

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3350398/what-menopause-products-actually-work-doctors-share-how-buy-wisely-and-stay-safe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 17:15 UTC+10:00] [menopause] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What menopause products actually work? Doctors share how to buy wisely and stay safe

Snippet: From skin serums and rings to lotions and gadgets, products promising to help women with menopause symptoms are everywhere now

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3350398/what-menopause-products-actually-work-doctors-share-how-buy-wisely-and-stay-safe

[2026-04-19 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: WSJ: Aides kept Trump out of Iran war room fearing 'impatience wouldn’t help'

Snippet: Aides kept US President Donald Trump out of the room during minute-by-minute updates on operations involving Iran, instead briefing him at key moments because they believed his impatience would not be helpful, a senior administration official told The Wall Street Journal.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/wsj-aides-kept-trump-out-iran-war-room-fearing-impatience-wouldnt-help

[2026-04-19 16:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi nears fresh high on peace deal hopes

Snippet: South Korean benchmark outperforms global peers, beating S&P 500, Nasdaq

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720412

[2026-04-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong real estate gains as Middle East tensions rattle Dubai market

Snippet: Early signs of capital inflows and tenant movement emerge as Dubai property softens and investors rethink regional bets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350575/hong-kong-property-may-see-uptick-safe-haven-demand-iran-war-rattles-dubai-market