[2026-04-29 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: William and Catherine share new photo to mark 15th wedding anniversary

Snippet: The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new family portrait as they mark 15 years of marriage.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxpj51vlxwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-29 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Airport Authority issues record HK$19b bond issue amid strong investor demand

Snippet: Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351882/hong-kong-airport-authority-issues-record-hk19b-bond-issue-amid-strong-investor-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 21:28 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Airport Authority issues record HK$19b bond issue amid strong investor demand

Snippet: Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351882/hong-kong-airport-authority-issues-record-hk19b-bond-issue-amid-strong-investor-demand

[2026-04-29 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China names Liu Haoling as CSRC deputy amid market stabilisation push

Snippet: Regulator brings in seasoned official with deep risk and compliance experience amid renewed focus on IPO scrutiny and market stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351878/china-names-liu-haoling-csrc-deputy-amid-market-stabilisation-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 21:09 UTC+10:00] [CSRC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China names Liu Haoling as CSRC deputy amid market stabilisation push

Snippet: Regulator brings in seasoned official with deep risk and compliance experience amid renewed focus on IPO scrutiny and market stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351878/china-names-liu-haoling-csrc-deputy-amid-market-stabilisation-push

[2026-04-29 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Yum Brands earnings top estimates, fueled by Taco Bell's 8% same-store sales growth

Snippet: Yum Brands on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by another strong quarter for Taco Bell.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/yum-brands-yum-q1-2026-earnings.html

[2026-04-29 20:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor chief attends Beijing auto show for 1st time in 8 years

Snippet: Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun attended Auto China 2026 in Beijing, industry sources said Wednesday, as the automaker steps up efforts to regain its foothold in the world's largest vehicle market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728770

[2026-04-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: India pips England to become Australia’s top overseas country of birth

Snippet: India has overtaken England to become Australia’s top overseas country of birth as the overseas-born share of the national population climbed to 32 per cent, the highest since 1891.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/india-pips-england-to-become-australia-s-top-overseas-country-of-birth-20260429-p5zs8u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policies

Snippet: Pharma giants AstraZeneca and GSK, the U.K.'s second and ninth most valuable companies, both saw first-quarter profits beat expectations early Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/astrazeneca-gsk-q1-earnings-stock-sales-profit-trump-mfn-pharma.html

[2026-04-29 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai Motor chief attends Beijing auto show for 1st time in 8 yrs

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Euisun Chung attended Auto China 2026 in Beijing, industry sources said Wednesday, as the automaker steps up efforts to regain its foothold in the world's largest vehicle market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429010900320

[2026-04-29 17:30 UTC+10:00] [BYD] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s EV makers to cut charging times; Tesla rival Li Auto’s expansion: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From BYD’s first-quarter profit to Xpeng’s August goal to overtake self-driving tech in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351815/chinas-ev-makers-cut-charging-times-tesla-rival-li-autos-expansion-7-ev-reads

[2026-04-29 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s EV makers to cut charging times; Tesla rival Li Auto’s expansion: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From BYD’s first-quarter profit to Xpeng’s August goal to overtake self-driving tech in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351815/chinas-ev-makers-cut-charging-times-tesla-rival-li-autos-expansion-7-ev-reads?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 17:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Iran blockade

Snippet: President Donald Trump has told his aides to prepare for an extended US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, as Washington looks to intensify economic pressure on Iran as the war enters its third month.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-tells-aides-to-prepare-for-lengthy-iran-blockade-20260429-p5zs43.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 17:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Amorepacific rides skin care boom to Q1 growth

Snippet: Amorepacific Group reported first-quarter sales of 1.22 trillion won ($826.8 million) and operating profit of 137.8 billion won on Wednesday, up 6.4 percent and 7.6 percent on-year, respectively.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728610

[2026-04-29 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports

Snippet: US President Donald Trump told his aides to start prepping for an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-894537

[2026-04-29 16:47 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Panthers poised to test market as clubs wait for next PNG domino to fall

Snippet: The stunning signing of Jarome Luai by the PNG Chiefs could trigger mass movement across the NRL including at his former club, with Penrith captain Isaah Yeo revealing nine top-liners at the Panthers were set to test the open market from November 1.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/panthers-poised-to-test-market-as-clubs-wait-for-next-png-domino-to-fall-20260429-p5zs6v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alibaba maintains leading position by revenue as Asia Pacific's largest cloud provider with growing market share

Snippet: ALIBABA Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has once again been recognized as the largest cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider by revenue in Asia Pacific, with its regional market share increasing to 22.5 percen in 2025, up from 20.8 percent in 2024. The findings come from the latest Gartner® report, Market Share: IaaS, Worldwide, 2025, 10 April 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/tmt-newswire/alibaba-maintains-leading-position-by-revenue-as-asia-pacifics-largest-cloud-provider-with-growing-market-share/2331153

[2026-04-29 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX posts record quarterly profit, topping forecast as listings and turnover surge

Snippet: Earnings jump 27 per cent to HK$5.19 billion as global capital continues to seek safe havens and access to Asian growth: CEO Bonnie Chan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351801/hkex-posts-record-quarterly-profit-topping-forecast-listings-and-turnover-surge?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 15:50 UTC+10:00] [LSEG Data and Analytics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKEX posts record quarterly profit, topping forecast as listings and turnover surge

Snippet: Earnings jump 27 per cent to HK$5.19 billion as global capital continues to seek safe havens and access to Asian growth: CEO Bonnie Chan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351801/hkex-posts-record-quarterly-profit-topping-forecast-listings-and-turnover-surge

[2026-04-29 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Illicit cigarettes, vapes seized in Canberra retailer raids

Snippet: ACT and Commonwealth authorities launched a fresh crackdown on black market tobacco and vape sellers. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/illicit-cigarettes-vapes-seized-in-canberra-retailer-raids/106621348

[2026-04-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off subsidised laggards

Snippet: Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351794/china-targets-zombies-regulatory-headshots-kill-subsidised-laggards?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Natixis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off subsidised laggards

Snippet: Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3351794/china-targets-zombies-regulatory-headshots-kill-subsidised-laggards

[2026-04-29 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks to open lower as UAE OPEC exit complicates oil supply outlook

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open broadly lower on Wednesday as investors await earnings reports and react to the United Arab Emirates' shock exit from the OPEC oil cartel.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/european-stocks-to-fall-as-opec-exit-complicates-oil-supply-outlook.html

[2026-04-29 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LX International Q1 profit doubles on commodities, trading recovery

Snippet: LX International said Wednesday its first-quarter operating profit nearly doubled from the previous quarter, as stronger commodity prices and a recovery in trading lifted earnings.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728476

[2026-04-29 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UBS profits rocket 80% to $3 billion for first quarter beat

Snippet: UBS generated a net profit attributable to shareholders of $3 billion for the first quarter, up 80% year-on-year and surpassing the $2.8 billion estimated by analysts, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus poll.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/ubs-swiss-bank-first-quarter-earnings-profit-switzerland-trading.html

[2026-04-29 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: This is the studio behind Korea's box office comeback

Snippet: Korean Film Council's quarterly report shows the industry's best opening stretch in five years — and one distributor walking away with the lion's share

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728444

[2026-04-29 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares advance and oil prices slip ahead of Fed rate decision

Snippet: A currency trader reacts near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-opec-trump-oil-iran-rates-16286a529f0fbb34ed213005ffda74b2

[2026-04-29 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China oil stocks rise as crude rally lifts Sinopec, CNOOC earnings

Snippet: First-quarter earnings remain resilient as crude prices surge on Middle East tensions, tightening global supply and lifting margins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351788/china-oil-stocks-rise-crude-rally-lifts-sinopec-cnooc-earnings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 14:28 UTC+10:00] [Sinopec] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China oil stocks rise as crude rally lifts Sinopec, CNOOC earnings

Snippet: First-quarter earnings remain resilient as crude prices surge on Middle East tensions, tightening global supply and lifting margins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351788/china-oil-stocks-rise-crude-rally-lifts-sinopec-cnooc-earnings

[2026-04-29 14:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Locksley taps Columbia Uni tech to fast-track US rare earths

Snippet: Locksley Resources has roped in Ivy League technical know-how as it begins sketching out a possible “mine to market” route for rare earths from its Mojave project, which abuts MP Materials’ Mountain Pass rare earths mine project in California.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/locksley-taps-columbia-uni-tech-to-fast-track-us-rare-earths-20260429-p5zs6c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Fitness] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: All the right moves! 17 personal trainers on the exercise they always recommend – from planks to face pulls

Snippet: Whether you are starting from scratch, or have a well-honed routine, moving can help us feel happier and healthier. Experts share their one essential exercise and how to get the most out of it

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/apr/29/17-personal-trainers-exercise-they-always-recommend-planks-face-pulls

[2026-04-29 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump prepares for long-term blockade of Iran, report says

Snippet: The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-prepares-long-term-blockade-iran-report-says

[2026-04-29 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial

Snippet: The revelation of a Wall Street Journal report detailing a witness statement that Qatar offered to “take care of” International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan strips away any remaining illusions of neutrality in international law. The allegation that Doha proposed a quid pro quo to ensure Khan pursued arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant is a direct assault on the integrity of the global legal system.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-894513

[2026-04-29 12:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Glovis deploys world's largest car carrier

Snippet: Hyudai Glovis said Wednesday it has put the world's largest car carrier into service, aiming to support exports by South Korean automakers and further bolster its competitiveness in the global shipping market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728355

[2026-04-29 12:52 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Stock market dips as inflation leaps on fuel prices

Snippet: April 29, 2026 12:52 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/stock-market-dips-as-inflation-leaps-on-fuel-prices/

[2026-04-29 11:21 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

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/world/global-affairs/uae-exit-weakens-opec-power-oil-market/

[2026-04-29 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

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/business/uae-exit-weakens-opec-power-oil-market/

[2026-04-29 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hyundai Motor leaves peers in the dust as AI bets fuel stock price surge

Snippet: South Korea's Hyundai Motor is not the world's largest automaker, but its stock price gains are outpacing those of its competitors. (Source photos by Reuters, Masaki Ishihara, Yuki Nakao and Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/hyundai-motor-leaves-peers-in-the-dust-as-ai-bets-fuel-stock-price-surge

[2026-04-29 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Grim past fails to spook buyers as San Francisco home sells for jaw-dropping price

Snippet: A quaint San Francisco home that became the site of a grisly quadruple murder-suicide sold only four days after it went on the market, for more than $700,000 over the asking price.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/san-francisco-home-sells-for-way-above-asking-price-in-westwood-highlands-neighborhood/

[2026-04-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Amorepacific Q1 net falls 5% on base effect

Snippet: Amorepacific Corp., South Korea's leading cosmetics company, said Wednesday its first-quarter net profit fell 5 percent from a year earlier due to a base effect.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728064

[2026-04-29 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open mixed after OPEC shock, tech jitters drag Wall Street stocks

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Wednesday, after Wall Street declined overnight as investors assess the latest developments concerning OPEC, as well as a report that pointed to weakness in OpenAI.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/asia-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-04-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases

Snippet: Mainland China property tycoon reaps 86 per cent gain on 2010 investment, following another sale in the same project that netted 77 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351736/pair-hong-kong-luxury-homes-sells-us41m-market-sizzle-increases?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Niverse] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases

Snippet: Mainland China property tycoon reaps 86 per cent gain on 2010 investment, following another sale in the same project that netted 77 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351736/pair-hong-kong-luxury-homes-sells-us41m-market-sizzle-increases

[2026-04-29 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Rudi Bremer

Snippet: Rudi Bremer is the host of ABC Radio National's Awaye! where she enjoys the opportunity to share her love of performing arts, literature, and Indigenous languages.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rudi-bremer/10003492

[2026-04-29 08:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bottom falls out of SoCal condo market as prices plummet

Snippet: There’s great news for those seeking a place to live in Southern California with the prices for condominiums in the area dropping to their lowest point in more than 12 years.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/real-estate/bottom-falls-out-of-socal-condo-market-as-prices-plummet/

[2026-04-29 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Musk kicks off explosive OpenAI trial by slamming Altman, company for abandoning non-profit mission: ‘Not OK to steal a charity’

Snippet: Elon Musk took the stand as the high-profile trial over the future of OpenAI kicked off on Tuesday — claiming that CEO Sam Altman took control of a group founded as a “charity” and improperly morphed it into a money-minting corporate juggernaut.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/business/musk-kicks-off-explosive-openai-trial-by-slamming-altman-company-for-abandoning-non-profit-mission-not-ok-to-steal-a-charity/

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s art market resilience, proven by The Great Wave’s US$2.8 million sale

Snippet: Despite overall cooling, Hong Kong’s art market shows resilience – the top end remains intact, and the lower price brackets stay steady

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3351635/hong-kongs-art-market-resilience-proven-great-waves-us28-million-sale?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [The Great Wave] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s art market resilience, proven by The Great Wave’s US$2.8 million sale

Snippet: Despite overall cooling, Hong Kong’s art market shows resilience – the top end remains intact, and the lower price brackets stay steady

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3351635/hong-kongs-art-market-resilience-proven-great-waves-us28-million-sale

[2026-04-29 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket promo code NYPMAX: Deposit $20, get $20 for Trail Blazers vs. Spurs

Snippet: The prediction market Polymarket is dishing out a new promo for the NBA Playoffs, with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/betting/polymarket-promo-code-nypmax-deposit-20-get-20-for-trail-blazers-vs-spurs/

[2026-04-29 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ex-NBA all-star, former Net Ben Simmons putting Dumbo apartment back on the market for $15M after failing to sell it last year

Snippet: NBA free agent Ben Simmons is making a second attempt to sell his palatial New York apartment — putting the condo back on the market for the reduced price of $14.99 million.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/real-estate/ex-brooklyn-net-ben-simmons-putting-dumbo-apartment-back-on-the-market-for-15m-after-failing-to-sell-it-last-year/