[2026-04-06 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Foxconn-Mitsubishi Fuso tie-up to export Japan-made electric buses

Snippet: An electric bus developed by Foxconn in Taiwan. The company will pair its development expertise with Mitsubishi Fuso's manufacturing experience. (Photo by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/foxconn-mitsubishi-fuso-tie-up-to-export-japan-made-electric-buses

[2026-04-05 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Africa faces growth slowdown due to war on Iran - Report

Snippet: The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/05/africa-faces-growth-slowdown-due-to-war-on-iran-report/

[2026-04-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can Beijing attract top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?

Snippet: Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349047/how-can-beijing-attract-top-tier-chinese-ai-professionals-based-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can Beijing lure top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?

Snippet: Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349047/how-can-beijing-attract-top-tier-chinese-ai-professionals-based-abroad

[2026-04-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Stagflation fears demolish confidence in UK housing

Snippet: "Expert, reliable, considered, actionable opinion"

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/5b44f1c2-604d-4886-b9f2-8a18952b985f

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Risky PF loans drop sharply in 2025: watchdog

Snippet: SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Outstanding loans extended to risky real estate development projects dropped sharply last year via sell-offs or recapitalization, the financial watchdog said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260404000500320

[2026-04-05 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Homeless found living inside bridge pillars over LA River in latest disturbing discovery

Snippet: Many homeless people need a bridge to housing in Los Angeles, advocates have said. These unfortunate souls just decided to live in the bridge.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/us-news/homeless-found-living-inside-bridge-pillars-over-la-river-in-latest-disturbing-discovery/

[2026-04-05 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Las Vegas is getting a tiny-home community where rent is surprisingly affordable

Snippet: Las Vegas got the green light for an affordable housing alternative.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/real-estate/las-vegas-is-getting-a-tiny-home-community-where-rent-is-only-1k/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: 74 NYCHA execs boast $200K-plus salaries — as NYC tenants go without heat, hot water, basic repairs

Snippet: The New York City Housing Authority is widely considered one of the Big Apple’s worst landlords, yet its top execs are living large in mansions on huge taxpayer-funded salaries – even as residents sometimes wait years for basic repairs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/us-news/74-nycha-execs-boast-200k-plus-salaries-as-nyc-tenants-go-without-heat-hot-water-basic-repairs/

[2026-04-04 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates

Snippet: Gail and David Sanders stand in front of their home which they have been trying to sell Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Olathe, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/real-estate-housing-mortgage-rates-home-prices-b90bdc2675c3216c2248f403981d475d

[2026-04-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Human rights] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘They’re making them disappear again’: families fear Mexico’s missing are being erased

Snippet: Government accused of removing loved ones from record after report says tens of thousands lack information to be found

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/04/mexico-missing-children-justice-government-report

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

Source: The Age

Title: These apartments were donated for social housing for the elderly. Now they’re being sold

Snippet: Dozens of social housing tenants in St Kilda say they have been blindsided after their housing provider moved to sell two apartment blocks donated by the area’s council two decades ago.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/these-apartments-were-donated-for-social-housing-for-the-elderly-now-they-re-being-sold-20260401-p5zknq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China team release world’s first bamboo drone flight control software – for free

Snippet: Breakthrough in low-cost, eco-friendly UAVs as researchers unveil open-source software to enhance development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348923/china-team-release-worlds-first-bamboo-drone-flight-control-software-free

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China team releases world’s first bamboo drone flight control software – for free

Snippet: Breakthrough in low-cost, eco-friendly UAVs as researchers unveil open-source software to enhance development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348923/china-team-release-worlds-first-bamboo-drone-flight-control-software-free?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: TESDA launches creative co-working hub for women, aspiring creatives

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A co-working hub for women and aspiring creatives that would develop their skills and provide enterprise support and creative collaboration as well as equipping them with Artificial Intelligence-resilient skills have been launched by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/04/news/tesda-launches-creative-co-working-hub-for-women-aspiring-creatives/2314205

[2026-04-04 13:26 UTC+10:00] [Sydney] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sydney councils fear new datacentres could cause blackouts, block housing and affect locals’ health

Snippet: Datacentres ‘directly competing’ with possible residential builds near public transport, one council tells NSW inquiry, amid growing concerns

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/04/sydney-councils-fear-new-datacentres-could-cause-blackouts-block-housing-and-affect-locals-health

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

Source: New York Post

Title: NJ resident on ‘Jeopardy!’ hot streak goes viral after ripping into NY housing crisis

Snippet: The self-described “faceless bureaucrat” of New Jersey, who is currently on a record-setting “Jeopardy!” winning streak, went viral for trash talking New York over a lack of housing.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/us-news/nj-resident-on-jeopardy-hot-streak-goes-viral-after-ripping-into-ny-housing-crisis/

[2026-04-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Advantage Partners to invest $3bn over five years in Japan real estate

Snippet: Advantage is looking to invest between 5 billion yen and 15 billion yen per deal in properties like offices, logistics facilities, factories and hotels. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/advantage-partners-to-invest-3bn-over-five-years-in-japan-real-estate

[2026-04-04 06:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt to boost transport infrastructure

Snippet: The Government has announced plans to invest US$ 8 to 10 billion over the next three years to strengthen its transport infrastructure. As part of this effort, international private companies will soon be invited to operate one of the country’s international airports.Speaking at a transport forum in Russia, Transport and Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake re-affirmed the country’s openness to working with friendly nations that respect sovereignty and mutual reputation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/breaking-news/977631/govt-to-boost-transport-infrastructure/

[2026-04-04 06:46 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Committee to review structure of Education Colleges

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised the need to create an environment within National Colleges of Education that fosters the development of capable teachers with strong leadership qualities, in order to achieve the government’s envisioned education transformation goals.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/breaking-news/977650/committee-to-review-structure-of-education-colleges/

[2026-04-04 06:45 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Agrarian Centres open during holidays for fertilizer distribution

Snippet: Commissioner General of Agrarian Development Dhammika Ranatunga stated that Agrarian Services Centres will remain open during holidays to facilitate the distribution of fertilizer for the Yala season.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/breaking-news/977657/agrarian-centres-open-during-holidays-for-fertilizer-distribution/

[2026-04-04 06:42 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Circular to keep government spending within approved limits

Snippet: The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry issued a circular to keep government spending within approved limits while maintaining essential public services, amid economic impact linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/04/local/977677/circular-to-keep-government-spending-within-approved-limits/

[2026-04-04 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF strikes key Iranian air defenses, weapons development facilities in Tehran

Snippet: The IDF completed several strikes against Iranian regime targets, including air defenses and weapons facilities, on Friday, the military announced on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892008

[2026-04-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Four overlooked Victorian tree-change towns that won’t break the bank

Snippet: Housing affordability is slipping further out of reach as mortgage rates and the cost of living rise.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/four-overlooked-victorian-tree-change-towns-that-won-t-break-the-bank-20260331-p5zk8s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Why war and rising mortgage rates can’t slow the spring housing rush

Snippet: As the war in Iran continues on, it’s placing economic uncertainty on homebuyers navigating the spring selling season.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/real-estate/why-war-and-rising-mortgage-rates-cant-slow-the-spring-housing-rush/

[2026-04-04 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Data center security must change after Iran attacks: Microsoft president

Snippet: Microsoft President Brad Smith told Nikkei that his company is sticking to its aggressive data center development plan. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/data-center-security-must-change-after-iran-attacks-microsoft-president

[2026-04-04 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Las Vegas Review-Journal will stop printing the rival Sun newspaper

Snippet: This Dec. 17, 2015 file photo shows a sign outside the building housing the Las Vegas Review-Journal in Las Vegas. AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-review-journal-sun-newspapers-print-fd9a1fdd2574575af7cdb4f8227b9a9c

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

Source: New York Post

Title: China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children

Snippet: China’s cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labeling and banning services ​that could mislead children or fuel addiction.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/world-news/china-moves-to-regulate-digital-humans-bans-addictive-services-for-children/

[2026-04-03 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Inside Abu Dhabi's cutting-edge biobank hailed as 'missing link' in precision healthcare vision | The National

Snippet: A cutting-edge Abu Dhabi healthcare hub housing a trove of biological samples and data has been described as the “missing link” in the quest to advance precision medicine and address the root cause of disease.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/03/inside-abu-dhabis-cutting-edge-biobank-hailed-as-missing-link-in-precision-healthcare-vision/

[2026-04-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?’: the town divided between hope and fear in Brazil’s Amazon oil rush

Snippet: As a state-controlled company explores for oil in the fragile Equatorial Margin the government struggles to balance its ecological promises with fossil fuel expansion. In Oiapoque, the stakes could not be higher

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/03/brazil-amazon-oil-rush-indigenous-consultation

[2026-04-03 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rangers’ fluid play plan for Noah Laba is paying off for development

Snippet: Of the two rookies who have been on the Rangers roster since Opening Night, Noah Laba has had the experience of a full-time NHLer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/sports/rangers-fluid-play-plan-for-noah-laba-is-paying-off-for-development/

[2026-04-03 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) N. Korea's Kim inspects service facilities set to open at new housing area in Pyongyang

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 2 paras, photos)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001351315

[2026-04-03 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New Blazers owner says team is shifting away from development mindset of recent years

Snippet: Portland Trail Blazers new owner and governor Tom Dundon speaks during a news conference on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trail-blazers-tom-dundon-paul-allen-2ed5b4d00908e33cfd0e5f25dbde53ab

[2026-04-03 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korean Air, France's Exotrail sign MOU for orbit transfer vehicle development

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with French aerospace company Exotrail to jointly develop an orbit transfer vehicle (OTV).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002700320

[2026-04-03 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim inspects service facilities set to open at new housing area in Pyongyang

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected various service facilities set to open at a new housing district in Pyongyang, including car repair, pet and hair shops, touting them as a valuable foundation for a "socialist civilization," state media said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001300315

[2026-04-03 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Moves to ensure uninterrupted fuel distribution to Lankan Exporters - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a high-level meeting between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and a broad cross-section of Sri Lanka’s export industry to discuss the current fuel distribution mechanism and its impact on the export sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/business/976899/moves-to-ensure-uninterrupted-fuel-distribution-to-lankan-exporters/

[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Veteran Table Tennis players felicitated - DailyNews

Snippet: The Silver Jubilee Anniversary of Veterans Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka Nationals League and Knockout Tournament 2024/2025 Awards Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera at Otters Aquatic Club recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/sports/976828/veteran-table-tennis-players-felicitated/

[2026-04-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Government’s primary strategy is to expand tax base - Nishantha Jayaweera - DailyNews

Snippet: Making a special statement on the occasion of the 94th Anniversary celebrations of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera stated that the Government’s primary strategy is to expand the tax base by way of including all taxpayers to the tax net.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/business/976925/governments-primary-strategy-is-to-expand-tax-base-nishantha-jayaweera/

[2026-04-03 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Constructing history: The cities where you can find America’s oldest homes

Snippet: Homeowners living in some of America’s oldest homes are facing a double burden as the housing stock continues to age.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/real-estate/nyc-buffalo-and-pittsburgh-have-americas-oldest-homes/

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

Source: AP News

Title: Mortgage rates in the US keep climbing, just as the spring homebuying season goes into full swing

Snippet: A House For Sale sign is displayed in front of a home in Evanston, Ill.,Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-c3422aacd2ec47c1d23f37701ee50d65

[2026-04-03 02:53 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer arrested in Tehran, says her daughter

Snippet: Activists accuse Iran’s regime of crackdown on civil society as whereabouts of Nasrin Sotoudeh are unknown

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/02/award-winning-iranian-human-rights-lawyer-arrested-in-tehran-says-her-daughter

[2026-04-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Chevron] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Ready to be exploited’: amid rust, weeds and power cuts, Venezuelans hope for a new oil boom

Snippet: The infrastructure is crumbling and the government shaky, but memories exist of an industry that once thrived off Venezuela’s vast reserves of crude – and could do again, despite the climate crisis

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/02/venezuelans-hope-new-oil-boom

[2026-04-02 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: DRC launches first census in 40 years with $30M UNFPA backing - Interview

Snippet: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched its first national census in over 40 years, a move UN officials say could reshape development planning across the vast central African nation.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/drc-launches-first-census-in-40-years-with-30m-unfpa-backing-interview/

[2026-04-02 21:23 UTC+10:00] [Reform UK] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reform housing spokesperson sacked after Grenfell ‘everyone dies’ remarks

Snippet: Simon Dudley fired after his comments were condemned by prime minister and families of fire victims

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/02/reform-housing-spokesperson-sacked-after-grenfell-everyone-dies-remarks

[2026-04-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Everyone is thinking about oil prices’: is Iran using the war to hide a surge in executions?

Snippet: Regime has long used the death penalty to suppress dissent but now appears to be withholding information on the killing of hundreds of prisoners, say rights groups

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/02/iran-iranian-protesters-surge-executions-death-penalty-war

[2026-04-02 19:22 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘You will be caught’: Ten year ban for Sydney’s highest earning real estate agent

Snippet: Josh Tesolin, the former star Ray White real estate agent who banked more than $9 million in commissions last financial year, has been slapped with a decade-long ban from the industry.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/you-will-be-caught-ten-year-ban-for-sydney-s-highest-earning-real-estate-agent-20260402-p5zl29.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-02 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: productronica Shanghai 2026 highlights the future of intelligent electronics manufacturing

Snippet: SHANGHAI, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 27, 2026, the three-day productronica Shanghai 2026 successfully concluded, attracting a total of 67,184 visitors. productronica Shanghai 2026 brought together 1,156 exhibitors across nearly 100,000 square meters, presenting the latest technologies in electronic intelligent manufacturing. Spanning the entire industry value chain—from SMT production and industrial automation to wiring harness processing and quality inspection—the exhibition provided a comprehensive platform for technology exchange, business development, and insights into emerging industry trends in Asia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708898

[2026-04-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘No more than a drop in the ocean’: this drug could end new HIV infections in Eswatini – why isn’t there enough?

Snippet: The southern Africa country has the world’s highest prevalence of HIV but the amount of lenacapavir reaching it is too small to reach all those at risk

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/02/scarcity-hiv-prevention-drug-lenacapavir-hampers-rollout-eswatini

[2026-04-02 18:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese locks in plans to scrap investor tax breaks as way through housing crisis

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked out a contentious tax reform package to boost home ownership as a way to counter populism. He is also pledging to rebuild Australia’s fuel stocks and floating the prospect of caps on coal and gas prices if the war in Iran further spikes commodity prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-locks-in-plans-to-scrap-investor-tax-breaks-as-way-through-housing-crisis-20260402-p5zkzo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-02 18:40 UTC+10:00] [Reform UK] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reform’s Simon Dudley urged to apologise to Grenfell families after saying ‘everyone dies’

Snippet: Party’s housing spokesperson made comments while criticising safety regulations brought in after 2017 tragedy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/02/reform-uk-simon-dudley-grenfell-families-everyone-dies