[2026-04-20 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Death toll in occupied West Bank from Israeli attacks rises

Snippet: Israeli army and settler attacks killed at least 1,151 and wounded more than 11,885 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began in October 2023.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/death-toll-occupied-west-bank-israeli-attacks-rises

[2026-04-20 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran launches drone strikes on US military vessels after cargo ship seized near Hormuz | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/20/iran-launches-drone-strikes-on-us-military-vessels-after-cargo-ship-seized-near-hormuz/

[2026-04-20 18:33 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Israeli army investigates soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon

Snippet: IDF says sledgehammer photo circulating online is authentic and is being viewed with ‘great severity’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/israel-soldier-jesus-statue-sledgehammer-lebanon

[2026-04-20 18:27 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Tsunami alert after 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/japan-tsunami-alert-powerful-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-sanriku-coast/bdd4896e-6e92-4db7-a23a-3b5f5c3fdc8e

[2026-04-20 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Strong earthquake hits northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

Snippet: Upper-5 temblor strikes Aomori; Hokkaido, Iwate coasts under tsunami alert

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/strong-earthquake-hits-northern-japan-triggering-tsunami-warnings

[2026-04-20 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued

Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-earthquake-tsunami-0746aebae49fc6cc37e20836ca37d570

[2026-04-20 18:14 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine War] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Terminator now: Robots just seized a Russian position in Ukraine

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/terminator-now-robots-just-seized-a-russian-position-in-ukraine/

[2026-04-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea uses cluster bombs in latest missile test — KCNA

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea —North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, its government news agency said on Monday, confirming the latest in a flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/news/north-korea-uses-cluster-bombs-in-latest-missile-test-kcna/2323687

[2026-04-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australians turn on ‘unreliable, erratic’ Trump as Iran war drags on

Snippet: Donald Trump’s popularity in Australia has plunged to its lowest level of his second term as US president due to the war in Iran, as most Australians remain unconvinced the nation’s military should play a role in helping to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australians-turn-on-unreliable-erratic-trump-as-iran-war-drags-on-20260420-p5zpad.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran to send negotiation team to Islamabad, say Pakistani officials

Snippet: Hoardings displaying the flags of the three countries, as Islamabad prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for a second set of peace talks. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/iran-to-send-negotiation-team-to-islamabad-say-pakistani-officials

[2026-04-20 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran to send team to Islamabad for US peace talks: Pakistan officials

Snippet: Hoardings displaying the flags of the three countries, as Islamabad prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for a second set of peace talks. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/iran-to-send-team-to-islamabad-for-us-peace-talks-pakistan-officials

[2026-04-20 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Airlines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Merz convenes Germany’s security council over looming jet fuel crunch

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday said he will “promptly” convene the country’s National Security Council to address the possibility of jet fuel shortages linked to the ongoing war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-germany-security-council-jet-fuel-shortage/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-20 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gaps over Iran's nuclear work remain, missile programme not negotiable with US, senior Iranian source says

Snippet: Differences over Iran's nuclear programme still remain, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Monday, as Iran and the United States try to reach a lasting peace with the two-week ceasefire ending soon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaps-over-irans-nuclear-work-remain-missile-programme-not-negotiable-us

[2026-04-20 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hormuz crisis delivers a Taiwan Strait wake-up call: 5 things to know

Snippet: Coast guard drills in Taiwan: One high-ranking official in Taipei said the war in Iran "gives Taiwan an opportunity and a moment to be more prepared for the worst scenario." (Photo by Chungi Chen)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/taiwan-tensions/hormuz-crisis-delivers-a-taiwan-strait-wake-up-call-5-things-to-know

[2026-04-20 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnamese-American artist Dinh Q Le’s war-themed works stir painful parallels with today

Snippet: A Hong Kong exhibition dedicated to the late artist Dinh Q Le highlights his commentary on US military force and the human cost of conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3350410/vietnamese-american-artist-dinh-q-les-war-themed-works-stir-painful-parallels-today?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 17:15 UTC+10:00] [exhibition] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnamese-American artist Dinh Q Le’s war-themed works stir painful parallels with today

Snippet: A Hong Kong exhibition dedicated to the late artist Dinh Q Le highlights his commentary on US military force and the human cost of conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3350410/vietnamese-american-artist-dinh-q-les-war-themed-works-stir-painful-parallels-today

[2026-04-20 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Over 3,300 people have died in Iran during war

Snippet: A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft prepares to land at Nur Khan airbase, ahead of second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ehsan Shahzad)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-war-israel-hormuz-20-april-2026-a3ddc59230ae7de719a9ff9e7595e375

[2026-04-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Red Metal strikes fertile system in WA Paterson Province

Snippet: Red Metal has burst into 2026 with a technically encouraging maiden drilling campaign at its Pulkarrimarra copper gold project in Western Australia’s red-hot Paterson Province.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/red-metal-strikes-fertile-system-in-wa-paterson-province-20260420-p5zpiv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US seizure of Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz casts doubt on ceasefire talks

Snippet: The United States said it forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to pass its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-20-2026

[2026-04-20 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel attacks Kfarkela in south Lebanon

Snippet: The Israeli military said it attack a ready-to-fire launcher in the Kfarkela area in southern Lebanon overnight, despite the ongoing ceasefire in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-attacks-kfarkela-south-lebanon

[2026-04-20 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pakistan ready for multi-day US-Iran talks, but Tehran unsure about joining

Snippet: Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan is gearing up to host the second round of talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending their war, but rising tensions in recent hours have cast uncertainty over Tehran’s participation, as the deadline nears for the end of the two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/20/pakistan-ready-for-multi-day-us-iran-talks-but-tehran-unsure-about-joining

[2026-04-20 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Jong-un centralizes foreign policy lines under unified command: report

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721266

[2026-04-20 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines

Snippet: From left, Major General Francisco Lorenzo Jr., Philippine exercise director, Philippine military Chief General Romeo Brawner, U.S. Charge d’ Affaires, Ad interim Y. Robert Ewing, Philippine Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations J3 Major General Elmer Suderio and US Lieutenant General Christian Wortman, Commanding General I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose during the opening ceremonies of the joint military exercise dubbed “Balikatan” or “Shoulder to Shoulder”, Monday, April 20, 2026, at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon city, Philippines.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-united-states-balikatan-combat-exercises-1bc477be0a14a74b917228f693fec577

[2026-04-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Snippet: Spain calls for "respectful dialogue" with Cuba amid US tensions, electric car sales in Spain rise since Iran war, and more news from Spain on Monday April 20th.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260420/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-76

[2026-04-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian rights body says soldiers killed 12 civilians in Papua. Military denies claim

Snippet: The National Human Rights Commission said 12 people had been ‌shot dead during an operation against separatists in central Papua

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350688/indonesian-rights-body-military-clash-over-reports-papua-civilian-killings?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian rights body says soldiers killed 12 civilians in Papua. Military denies claim

Snippet: The National Human Rights Commission said 12 people had been ‌shot dead during an operation against separatists in central Papua

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350688/indonesian-rights-body-military-clash-over-reports-papua-civilian-killings

[2026-04-20 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What defines ‘gender transition’? Court upholds ruling on military service guidelines

Snippet: Revised rules require six months of hormone therapy for exemption from service

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721251

[2026-04-20 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Concerns grow over South Korea-US intelligence rift after minister's North Korea nuclear remarks

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721243

[2026-04-20 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mark Newnham eyes Happy Valley hat-trick with Ace War ahead of dual-pronged Champions Mile assault

Snippet: Australian trainer chases third straight win with in-form galloper on Wednesday night before saddling up My Wish and Invincible Ibis in Sunday’s Group One

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350686/mark-newnham-eyes-happy-valley-hat-trick-ace-war-ahead-dual-pronged-champions-mile-assault?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 16:09 UTC+10:00] [Class Three Oncidium Handicap] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mark Newnham eyes Happy Valley hat-trick with Ace War ahead of dual-pronged Champions Mile assault

Snippet: Australian trainer chases third straight win with in-form galloper on Wednesday night before saddling up My Wish and Invincible Ibis in Sunday’s Group One

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350686/mark-newnham-eyes-happy-valley-hat-trick-ace-war-ahead-dual-pronged-champions-mile-assault

[2026-04-20 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Gulf poised to move closer to China after the war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/gulf-poised-to-move-closer-to-china-after-the-war/

[2026-04-20 16:01 UTC+10:00] [Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Son of Nobody by Yann Martel review – Life of Pi author discovers a long-lost poem from Troy

Snippet: An epic poem about the Trojan war is merged with the domestic heartbreak of the scholar who discovers it in this ambitious, structurally problematic novel

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/20/son-of-nobody-by-yann-martel-review-life-of-pi-author-discovers-a-long-lost-poem-from-troy

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The US has secured a ceasefire in Lebanon. But its role shouldn't end there | The National

Snippet: Last Thursday, the US announced a 10-day ceasefire “to enable peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon”. The State Department statement – reportedly agreed to by both governments – marked a significant diplomatic shift. It included an affirmation that “the two countries are not at war”, and a commitment to work towards “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”, as well as “achieving a permanent agreement that ensures lasting security, stability, and peace”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/20/lebanon-israel-talks-hezbollah-ceasefire-us-donald-trump/

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Will Ukraine End Up Forcibly Conscripting Women To Fight On The Frontline?

Snippet: Since Ukraine’s population has shrunk dramatically, the army’s number one problem is no longer the lack of weapons, such as ballistic missiles and air defense systems, but the lack of soldiers to operate them, writes Világgazdaság.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/will-ukraine-end-forcibly-conscripting-women-fight-frontline

[2026-04-20 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) N. Korea tests cluster bombs in latest ballistic missile launch

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 6-9; ADDS byline)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420005551315

[2026-04-20 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Resumption of hostilities': seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

Snippet: Fifty days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, tensions escalated again after clashes in the Gulf prolonged shipping disruptions and cast doubt on a fragile ceasefire set to expire this week.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/us-iran-war-middle-east-conflict-peace-deal-strait-hormuz-shipping-ceasefire-tensions.html

[2026-04-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil prices near $100 as Iranian cargo ship seizure escalates Hormuz stand-off | The National

Snippet: Oil surged on Monday after the US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, the latest escalation in a maritime stand-off that has choked one of the world's most critical energy routes.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/20/oil-prices-near-100-as-iranian-cargo-ship-seizure-escalates-hormuz-stand-off/

[2026-04-20 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Louisiana shooter chillingly told stepdad some people can’t ‘come back from their demons’ weeks before killing his 7 kids and their cousin

Snippet: The deranged Army vet dad who gunned down his seven children and their cousin confessed he was drowning in “dark thoughts” and told his stepdad that some people “don’t come back from their demons” just weeks before the heinous killings, according to a report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/louisiana-shooter-chillingly-told-stepdad-some-people-cant-come-back-from-their-demons-weeks-before-killing-his-7-kids-and-their-cousin/

[2026-04-20 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Row over classical music being 'weaponised' to disperse youths

Snippet: It may be world famous as a city of music, but music is now being used in Liverpool as an unlikely weapon in the fight against troublemakers.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x7w18v8zgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: An Iraqi ship captain keeps sailing volatile waters despite risk of attacks

Snippet: On board an oil tanker navigating the tense waters between the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri continues to work in one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors, where the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has disrupted global trade, leaving some crews stranded and exposed to attacks.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-tanker-iraq-hormuz-a010fadac0a724b82b4994c896e2df62

[2026-04-20 15:03 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chalmers says Iran war will raise inflation and unemployment, warning fallout of conflict could be ‘severe’

Snippet: End of war ‘can’t come soon enough’, treasurer says, as inflation expected to rise above 5% in Australia with global supply chains buffeted

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/20/treasurer-chalmers-iran-war-inflation-unemployment-australia

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia growth forecasts slashed as Iran war and tariffs threaten supply chains

Snippet: Global institutions forecast slower growth in Asia-Pacific this year, as the Iran war and tariff risks combine to disrupt global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350676/asia-growth-forecasts-slashed-iran-war-and-tariffs-threaten-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia growth forecasts slashed as Iran war and tariffs threaten supply chains

Snippet: Global institutions forecast slower growth in Asia-Pacific this year, as the Iran war and tariff risks combine to disrupt global trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350676/asia-growth-forecasts-slashed-iran-war-and-tariffs-threaten-supply-chains

[2026-04-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Economic growth (GDP)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’, analysis says

Snippet: Twin reports from top accounting firms underline scale of economic threat as Iran war shatters business confidence

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/20/250000-could-lose-job-2027-uk-recession-analysis-economy-iran-war

[2026-04-20 14:58 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

Snippet: Thousands of people were evacuated from a northern suburb of Paris while a World War Two bomb was rendered safe on Sunday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/breaking-news/982391/thousands-of-parisians-evacuated-as-ww2-bomb-detonated/

[2026-04-20 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India sees increased EV sales on Iran war, incoming emissions rules

Snippet: Drivers charge their Tata EVs at a charging station in Mumbai on Sept. 9, 2025. Total electric car sales in India grew 87% in the fiscal year through March, with incoming emissions rules expected to give the segment a further boost in the near future. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/india-sees-increased-ev-sales-on-iran-war-incoming-emissions-rules

[2026-04-20 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ROKS Wang Geon upgrades defenses ahead of possible Hormuz deployment

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721105

[2026-04-20 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US taxpayers help Cyprus upgrade military installations for humanitarian aid

Snippet: Cyprus’ main Evangelos Florakis naval base, just 142 miles (229 kilometers) from Lebanon’s coast, will get a new, U.S. European Command-funded heliport that will be able to accommodate large, Chinook-type transport helicopters for airlifting evacuees out of conflict zones. (AP Video by Petros Karadjias. Production by Menelaos Hadjicostis.)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cyprus-us-funding-military-air-navy-bases-16864b09ec8a04731d9ae32e1c2ef0a6

[2026-04-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'I got stuck in traffic, it's a healthy sign': Top Goldman Sachs banker says UAE bouncing back | The National

Snippet: Leading financiers will flock back to the UAE and Gulf as the risk of the Iran war reigniting declines, one of Goldman Sachs' top bankers has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/20/i-got-stuck-in-traffic-its-a-healthy-sign-top-goldman-sachs-banker-says-uae-bouncing-back/

[2026-04-20 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sees shares jump nearly 4% on first ever warship export deal

Snippet: Shares in Japan's largest defense company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries climbed nearly 4% Monday after the country finalized an agreement with Australia for building three general purpose frigates.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/australia-japan-warships-mitsubishi-heavy-industries.html