[2026-04-13 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Goldman Stock Slides After FICC Unexpectedly Misses Despite Highest Overall Profit In 5 Years

Snippet: Goldman Sachs reported its highest quarterly profit in five years, as the bank's equities traders beat their own previous all-time quarterly high revenue by more than $1 billion thanks to a surge in market volatility due to the war in Iran; however this stellar performance in equities was offset by an unexpected drop in FICC revenues.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/goldman-stock-slides-after-ficc-unexpectedly-misses-despite-highest-overall-profit-5-years

[2026-04-13 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Slide But Off Session Lows As Oil Spikes Above $100 Ahead Of Trump's 10am Hormuz Blockade

Snippet: Stock futures are lower, but off their worst levels of the session, as Brent crude surged 7% to over $102 after Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to take place at 10am ET. The moves look relatively contained given the breakdown of US-Iran talks, with strategists saying this is a moment to buy the dip.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-worst-session-oil-spikes-above-100-ahead-trumps-10am-hormuz-blockade

[2026-04-13 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE’s CMA issues new framework to regulate virtual assets activities | The National

Snippet: The UAE’s Capital Market Authority has introduced a comprehensive framework to regulate virtual assets amid rapid sector growth.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/13/uaes-cma-issues-new-framework-to-regulate-virtual-assets-activities/

[2026-04-13 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Airstrike in Nigeria kills dozens, civilians feared among victims

Snippet: At least 56 people were killed and 14 injured after a military airstrike hit a market in northeastern Nigeria, according to a UN report, with locals and rights groups warning that civilians were among those killed.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/airstrike-in-nigeria-kills-dozens-civilians-feared-among-victims/

[2026-04-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Ineos Automotive: Startup backed by a knighted billionaire and soccer mogul wants to rekindle the rugged SUV market

Snippet: An automotive startup founded by a knighted billionaire, U.K. chemical mogul and minority owner of one of the world's most prominent soccer clubs wants to rekindle the rugged SUV market.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/ineos-automotive-grenadier-suv-james-ratcliffe.html

[2026-04-13 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

Snippet: Donald Trump hold a Playboy magazine and gold Trump sneakers at Sneaker Con Philadelphia, an event popular among sneaker collectors, in Philadelphia, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-organization-crypto-conflict-eric-deals-863d8850f536df291391e949ba1bc00e

[2026-04-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Coffee] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The US small town coffee shop that created a viral drink: ‘I still don’t understand how it went so far’

Snippet: The raspberry danish latte is making its way around the world after its inventors decided to share the recipe

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/apr/13/raspberry-danish-latte-viral-coffee-drink

[2026-04-13 20:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Dunamu, Circle team up to boost digital asset ecosystem

Snippet: Dunamu, operator of crypto exchange Upbit, said Monday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with US blockchain firm Circle to support the development of a more transparent digital asset market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716279

[2026-04-13 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sobha enters Abu Dhabi with Dh40bn project amid expectations of minimal long-term war impact | The National

Snippet: Dubai developer Sobha Realty has entered Abu Dhabi with the launch of a Dh40 billion ($10.9 billion) residential project, with its managing director expecting a minimal long-term impact from the Iran war on the UAE's property market.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/13/sobha-enters-abu-dhabi-with-dh40bn-project-amid-expectations-of-minimal-long-term-war-impact/

[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC will continue to invest in the Middle East for the long term even as war rages on

Snippet: The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349866/hsbc-will-continue-invest-middle-east-long-term-even-war-rages?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC will continue to invest in the Middle East for the long term even as war rages on

Snippet: The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349866/hsbc-will-continue-invest-middle-east-long-term-even-war-rages

[2026-04-13 18:52 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Police called to second-hand market, showground accuses organiser of trespass

Snippet: A popular pre-loved fashion market was abruptly shut down by police on Sunday morning over an ongoing trespassing dispute, leaving stallholders to chase refunds with organisers.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/police-called-to-second-hand-market-showground-accuses-organiser-of-trespass-20260412-p5zn8g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 18:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean Air posts record Q1 earnings, braces for oil headwinds

Snippet: Korean Air said Monday it posted record quarterly revenue of 4.52 trillion won ($3.04 billion) for the first quarter, up 14 percent from a year earlier.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716225

[2026-04-13 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ardingly College Vietnam (ACVN) Partners with Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) to Launch "World Ready" Financial-Education Solution

Snippet: HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardingly College Vietnam Joint Stock Company, in collaboration with Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank), officially announces the launch of a Financial–Education solution named "World Ready," exclusively designed for parents of students at Ardingly College Vietnam. This innovative financial solution aims to support families seeking international education for their children by enabling long-term financial planning with peace of mind, while preserving their initial capital for future educational stages beyond

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716202

[2026-04-13 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: US's Hormuz blockade will wreck world energy supply | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/13/manus-on-markets-uss-hormuz-blockade-will-wreck-world-energy-supply/

[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief to visit U.S. for G20, IMF meetings, investor briefings

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol will depart for the United States on Monday to attend a series of international meetings and host investor briefings on the South Korean economy, his office said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413007500320

[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Los precios del petróleo remontan y mercados asiáticos caen ante plan de EEUU de bloqueo naval

Snippet: Operadores trabajan junto a una pantalla que muestra el índice Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), a la derecha, y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar y el won surcoreano en la sala de operaciones de la sede del banco Hana en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mercados-mundiales-bolsas-iran-petroleo-825f6b51344ed84bbfeda65aa0c8ce9f

[2026-04-13 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korean Air's Q1 net profit rises 26 pct on-year on strong travel, cargo demand

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, said Monday its first-quarter net profit rose 26 percent from a year ago, backed by solid passenger and cargo business performances.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413008800320

[2026-04-13 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: $92 Million In Banned AI Chips Went From Super Micro To Little Known Chinese Tech Company

Snippet: A little-known Chinese tech company saw its stock drop sharply after U.S. authorities charged a co-founder of Super Micro Computer with illegally smuggling advanced AI chips into China, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/92-million-banned-ai-chips-went-super-micro-little-known-chinese-tech-company

[2026-04-13 16:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dalaroo lists on OTCQB market to meet US Greenland rare earths demand

Snippet: Dalaroo Metals has opened a new US trading opportunity line after securing a secondary quotation on the OTCQB market under the ticker DALMF.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/dalaroo-lists-on-otcqb-market-to-meet-us-greenland-rare-earths-demand-20260413-p5znjo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say

Snippet: MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria , killing over 100 civilians including children and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday. Officials confirmed a misfire without providing details.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716051

[2026-04-13 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: From panic to pricing in: Are markets past 'peak fear and sell-off' despite oil price surge?

Snippet: The U.S. move to blockade the critical Strait of Hormuz has led to a familiar market response: surging crude prices, rising bond yields and a firmer dollar.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/markets-trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-gold-stocks-dollar.html

[2026-04-13 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gulf states increasingly turn to Korean interceptor missiles after Iran attacks: report

Snippet: South Korea, along with Ukraine, is rapidly emerging as an alternative arms supplier for Gulf states seeking to shore up air defenses after large-scale Iranian attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715958

[2026-04-13 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Goldman Sachs tops estimates on record equities trading, better-than-expected investment banking

Snippet: Goldman Sachs on Monday released first quarter results that topped expectations on record equities trading results and higher-than-expected investment banking revenue.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/goldman-sachs-gs-earnings-1q-2026.html

[2026-04-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

Snippet: Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c937jkvp3w8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-13 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices resume their climb as US prepares for blockade of strait

Snippet: Trading in Asia was weighed down Monday by the failure of the United States and Iran to reach a peace agreement. (AP Video: Johnson Lai and Yong Jun Chang)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-prices-stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-fafebd0711ab3b2a191ae23d4fe33350

[2026-04-13 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Reveals Taiwanese and South Koreans are Asia's Top Travel Shoppers

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data unveils which Asian travelers have shopping top-of-mind when planning trips. Topping the ranking are travelers from Taiwan and South Korea, with nearly one in four (23%) respondents from each market saying shopping motivated their trips. Travelers from the Philippines (22%), Malaysia (20%) and Japan (15%) round out the top five, with Thailand (14%), Indonesia (12%), India (8%) and Vietnam (7%) completing the ranking.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715868

[2026-04-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares down late Mon. morning as failed peace talks fuel concerns over prolonged war in Mideast

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Monday morning as investor concerns grew over a prolonged conflict in the Middle East after the U.S.-Iran peace talks failed to make progress, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413005800320

[2026-04-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: KKR unit to boost buying in ¥450 trillion Japan property market

Snippet: KKR’s Japan real estate management subsidiary plans a "big expansion” in purchases of properties that companies want to sell off, a market the firm estimates is as big as ¥450 trillion ($2.8 trillion), the unit’s head said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/13/companies/kkr-japan-property-buying/

[2026-04-13 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Nigerian military air strike on market reportedly kills more than 100 civilians

Snippet: The Nigerian military often conducts air raids against armed groups that control vast forest enclaves. (AP Photo: Sunday Alamba, file)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/nigerian-military-air-strike-reportedly-kills-100-civilians/106557586

[2026-04-13 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Doc Rivers out as Bucks coach after three disappointing seasons

Snippet: The Bucks will be in the market for a new head coach as a summer of change likely begins.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/sports/doc-rivers-out-as-bucks-coach-after-three-disappointing-seasons/

[2026-04-13 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Oil jumps and Japan stocks slip as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Crude oil prices climbed and Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average declined after U.S.- Iran talks ended with no agreement.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/oil-jumps-and-japan-stocks-slip-as-trump-threatens-hormuz-blockade

[2026-04-13 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Handyman special’ Quonset hut-style home hits market for under $300K in Maine

Snippet: A partially finished Quonset hut-style home in Maine is seeking out an industrious buyer who can put the finishing touches on the one-of-a-kind property—and help it to fulfill its impressive potential.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/real-estate/unfinished-quonset-hut-style-home-hits-market-for-under-300k-in-maine/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ADX leads listed companies at Global Investors Roadshow in Hong Kong

Snippet: ABU DHABI, UAE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and its listed companies are heading to Hong Kong for its annual Global Investor Outreach on 14 to 16 April, presenting Abu Dhabi's resilient growth story and the breadth of investment opportunities available through the ADX.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715597

[2026-04-13 10:29 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Months after Logan house set suburb record, it smashes past at auction

Snippet: A Brisbane home built for multi-generational living has defied a softening market and smashed its suburb record just 11 months after first setting it – this time fetching $3.2 million.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/months-after-logan-house-set-suburb-record-it-smashes-past-at-auction-20260413-p5znd7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices rose in early market trading Sunday after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/news/oil-prices-rise-after-the-us-says-it-would-block-iranian-ports-starting-monday/2318719

[2026-04-13 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: WSJ: Trump open to diplomacy despite Hormuz blockade move

Snippet: US President Donald Trump remains open to a diplomatic solution with Iran despite ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of talks, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing White House sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/wsj-trump-open-diplomacy-despite-hormuz-blockade-move

[2026-04-13 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is considering resuming a limited military operation on Iranian targets as a response to the failure in negotiations with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892772

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s reflation narrative under scrutiny as bond market signals caution

Snippet: Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349701/chinas-reflation-narrative-under-scrutiny-bond-market-signals-caution?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reflation bets waver as bond gains outpace sluggish equities

Snippet: Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349701/chinas-reflation-narrative-under-scrutiny-bond-market-signals-caution

[2026-04-13 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Incheon’s $7b theme park project gains traction with US investor talks

Snippet: KIT World seeks to finalize $7b funding plan ahead of May launch event

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714780

[2026-04-13 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set for mixed open as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday, as investors weigh a U.S. naval blockade on Iran's ports after talks between Washington and Tehran failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/asia-pacific-market-us-iran-talks-blockade-oil-prices.html

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese carmakers squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million units

Snippet: Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349794/chinese-carmakers-squeeze-out-asian-rivals-europe-exports-top-1-million-units?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese cars squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million

Snippet: Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349794/chinese-carmakers-squeeze-out-asian-rivals-europe-exports-top-1-million-units

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle

Snippet: Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349723/how-chinas-ev-battery-king-catl-powers-profits-while-ev-makers-struggle?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle

Snippet: Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3349723/how-chinas-ev-battery-king-catl-powers-profits-while-ev-makers-struggle

[2026-04-13 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran after talks collapse

Snippet: US President Donald Trump is considering restarting limited military strikes on Iran alongside the planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-weighs-renewed-strikes-iran-after-talks-collapse

[2026-04-13 08:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: PM flags NDIS overhaul, scrapping investor tax breaks in budget sneak peek

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-politics-anthony-albanese-flags-major-changes-to-ndis/b200d4e9-a4e8-4803-98c4-be2459601cc0

[2026-04-13 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has come into force, heightening fears over security and trade routes in the region and adding to market jitters after US‑Iran talks in Pakistan on Saturday ended without a deal. US Central Command has said that the measures apply to vessels calling at Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638259-us-iran-oil-blockade/

[2026-04-13 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 200 feared dead after Nigerian air strike hits market in northeast Yobe state

Snippet: Military planes struck a village market while pursuing Islamist Boko Haram militants, local residents said on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3349822/200-feared-dead-after-nigerian-air-strike-hits-market-northeast-yobe-state?utm_source=rss_feed