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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tax day: US taxpayers spend hundreds more on military as Trump pushes for vast increase

Snippet: As Americans race to file their federal taxes before Wednesday’s deadline, new analysis breaks down where the money goes

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/15/us-taxpayers-military-spending-trump

[2026-04-15 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion support to Pakistan to ease debt pressure | The National

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has pledged an additional $3 billion in support for Pakistan as well as extended its existing $5 billion loan for a longer term, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/15/saudi-arabia-extends-3-billion-support-to-pakistan-to-ease-debt-pressure/

[2026-04-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] ["correct view" of political performance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sour note: China criticises local governments for ‘imprudent’ spending

Snippet: Amid belt-tightening drive, spotlight falls on projects deemed not in the public interest, including millions of yuan spent on promotional songs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350133/sour-note-china-criticises-local-governments-imprudent-spending

[2026-04-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sour note: China criticises local governments for ‘imprudent’ spending

Snippet: Amid belt-tightening drive, spotlight falls on projects deemed not in the public interest, including millions of yuan spent on promotional songs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350133/sour-note-china-criticises-local-governments-imprudent-spending?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 16:09 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ignore ‘self-serving’ claims from gas giants and implement 100% tax on windfall profits, Ken Henry says

Snippet: Former Treasury secretary says the tax rate is ‘socially optimal’ in submission to a new parliamentary inquiry

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/15/ignore-self-serving-claims-from-gas-giants-and-implement-100-tax-on-windfall-profits-ken-henry-says

[2026-04-15 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trail Blazers rally past Suns in NBA play-in tournament

Snippet: PHOENIX — Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in the NBA’s play-in tournament on Tuesday night.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/sports/trail-blazers-rally-past-suns-in-nba-play-in-tournament/

[2026-04-15 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Google Korea tax up 18%, still far below estimated earnings

Snippet: Google paid 28.3 billion won ($19.2 million) in corporate tax in South Korea last year, up 18 percent from a year earlier, but far below academic estimates of its actual earnings in the local market, newly disclosed audit reports showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717894

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken

Snippet: The government is simultaneously confronting the economic consequences of the war in Iran, as spelt out starkly by the International Monetary Fund and the sharpening of arguments from some, including former Nato secretary general Lord Robertson, that the war is evidence defence spending needs to go up more and more quickly.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8ll6pyvdzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-15 15:16 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘The threat is here now’: Australia dangerously exposed without rise in defence spending

Snippet: The Australian Defence Force will be dangerously unprepared for the growing security threats the nation faces unless the Albanese government announces a major increase in defence spending this week, some of the nation’s top military experts have warned.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-threat-is-here-now-australia-dangerously-exposed-by-without-rise-in-defence-spending-20260415-p5zo06.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 15:03 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Larvotto closes in on first antimony ingots at NSW mine

Snippet: Larvotto Resources is on track and on budget for a mid-2026 production startup at its Hillgrove antimony-gold project in New South Wales. The mine is shaping up to become a major supplier of antimony just as the commodity’s strategic stock rises in Canberra.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/larvotto-closes-in-on-first-antimony-ingots-at-nsw-mine-20260415-p5zo6k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Exposure of Australia's fertiliser deficit could inspire manufacturing comeback

Snippet: Dean Cayley grows sugarcane in Bundaberg in Queensland. (ABC News: Tayla Larsen)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/australian-fertiliser-manufacturing-after-iran-war-deficit/106559278

[2026-04-15 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit

Snippet: Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) tips the ball away from Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/blazers-suns-play-tournament-decb7cae5c84e09adc088c7cd9f3c767

[2026-04-15 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] Should Marcos gov’t cut VAT from 12 to 10% to ease inflation?

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/ask-the-tax-whiz-should-marcos-reduce-vat-ease-inflation/

[2026-04-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trade ministry vows swift execution of extra budget to support export firms

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The trade ministry will swiftly execute its extra budget secured for supporting export companies facing difficulties due to the prolonging crisis in the Middle East, Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415003600320

[2026-04-15 10:38 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Fuel shock sends consumer confidence plummeting to near-COVID low

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/consumer-confidence-index-covid-fuel-economy-spending/a5c40de7-bf31-4a4b-ade6-43f48375cfed

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

Source: 9News

Title: Record spike in capital cities' rental costs hitting tenants hard

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australians-spending-record-amounts-on-renting-homes/cf9f08d1-ae2d-412f-b61a-228d153185a7

[2026-04-15 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: JP Morgan sees a strong US economy despite Iran war risks | The National

Snippet: JP Morgan Chase, the biggest US lender by assets, said it expects strong consumer spending and artificial intelligence investment to contribute to a resilient economy, despite inflation risks associated with the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/14/jp-morgan-sees-a-strong-us-economy-despite-iran-war-risks/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 15)

Snippet: Fiscal driftRising debt, election-driven spending threaten Korea's long-term fiscal stability

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415000500315

[2026-04-15 07:09 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s ‘DoorDash grandma’ had previously lobbied for the president, setting off controversy

Snippet: Sharon Simmons, photographed delivering McDonald’s to Trump on Monday, lobbied for the ‘no tax on tips’ policy in 2025

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/14/trump-doordash-delivery-grandma-mcdonalds

[2026-04-15 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: $1.4 trillion utility spending spree to keep up with AI data centers could hike electric bills: study

Snippet: US utilities are planning to spend a record $1.4 trillion on the power grid to keep up with the demands of power-hungry data centers – and the investment could hike electricity bills even higher for Americans, according to a new study.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/business/1-4-trillion-utility-spending-spree-to-keep-up-with-ai-data-centers-could-hike-electric-bills-study/

[2026-04-15 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Acusado de atacar la casa del CEO de OpenAI comparece ante un tribunal

Snippet: El fiscal federal del distrito norte de California, Craig Missakian, centro, habla en una conferencia de prensa, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026, en San Francisco. (AP Foto/Jeff Chiu)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/openai-ataque-ceo-sospechoso-juicio-e1aeb6c42f0b253c5af9b8abdd6a98bc

[2026-04-15 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul calls top Dem a liar as spat over $263B state budget drags into second week

Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul traded barbs with top lawmakers – calling one a liar – as a stalemate over the state budget dragged into its second week.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/kathy-hochul-calls-top-dem-michael-gianaris-a-liar-as-spat-over-263b-state-budget-drags-into-second-week/

[2026-04-15 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: World Cup fans furious after splashing thousands on ‘premium’ tickets only to find they’re in the nosebleeds

Snippet: FIFA World Cup fans are fuming after dropping top dollar on tickets, just to be plonked in the upper decks of Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/world-cup-fans-furious-after-spending-thousands-on-premium-nosebleed-tickets/

[2026-04-15 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers Post podcast: Why big-spending Dodgers, Mets aren’t the same

Snippet: On this episode of The Dodgers Post, Jack Harris and Dylan Hernández are at Dodger Stadium, following the Dodgers’ series-opening win over the New York Mets on Monday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/sports/dodgers-post-podcast-dodgers-mets-not-the-same/

[2026-04-15 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?

Snippet: Lord Robertson, who led the government's recent Strategic Defence Review (SDR), is accusing it of putting the UK's security "in peril" and being unwilling to make the necessary investment.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6244zqnk16o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-15 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government

Snippet: Lord George Robertson's comments about "corrosive complacency" on defence will sting the government.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp388j32wnvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-15 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No relief for gas, diesel consumers

Snippet: THE government is not keen on lifting the excise tax on gasoline and diesel as it could incur up to P43.6 billion in revenue losses in three months, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/no-relief-for-gas-diesel-consumers/2320054

[2026-04-15 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eric Swalwell remains eligible for pension, congressional gym membership

Snippet: Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) will remain eligible for his congressional pension and other benefits whether the disgraced lawmaker resigns from Congress or is expelled by his fellow lawmakers.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/eric-swalwell-remains-eligible-for-pension-congressional-gym-membership/

[2026-04-15 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: State Duma Passes VAT Exemption for Food Industry to Ease Wartime Tax Burden

Snippet: Russia’s State Duma on Tuesday passed a bill exempting small businesses in the food and dining sectors from value-added tax until the end of 2026.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/state-duma-passes-vat-exemption-for-food-industry-to-ease-wartime-tax-burden-a92501

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea dodges IMF downgrade at 1.9%

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday left its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent, with the government saying a supplementary budget and other policy support helped cushion the economy against mounting external shocks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717264

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Blaize Announces Expected First Quarter 2026 Revenue and Newly Awarded Contract with NeoTensr Anticipated to Generate $50.0 Million in Revenue

Snippet: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) ("Blaize," the "Company," "we," "our," or "us"), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient AI computing, announced today expected revenue for the first fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2026, and a newly awarded contract with NeoTensr, a system integrator and software company, expected to generate $50.0 million in revenue, following last week's previously announced launch of Blaize AI Services.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717262

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Don’t fuel war inflation: IMF warns Chalmers as recession risks grow

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being warned not to use the budget to deliver cost-of-living handouts to deal with the inflation fuelled by the Iran war, with the International Monetary Fund fearful the globe could be pushed into a recession if hostilities do not end soon.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/don-t-fuel-war-inflation-imf-warns-chalmers-as-recession-risks-grow-20260414-p5znoy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eric Swalwell victims reveal powerful reason why they’re speaking out now: ‘He thought he was untouchable’

Snippet: Two women who allege they were preyed on by disgraced lefty Rep. Eric Swalwell say they decided to break their silence in a bid to prevent him from spending the next few decades harming “future victims.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/eric-swalwell-victims-reveal-powerful-reason-why-they-speaking-out-now-he-thought-he-was-untouchable/

[2026-04-14 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump prometió alivio fiscal, pero sondeos muestran que la mayoría en EEUU cree que paga de más

Snippet: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla sobre economía en un acto en el Circa Resort and Casino en Las Vegas, el 25 de enero de 2025. (AP Foto/John Locher, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-impuestos-trump-sondeo-b6b0a85a1a781ec5ffb2f467e78ba26d

[2026-04-14 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Most feel taxes are too high despite new tax law, polls show

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks about the economy during an event at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poll-tax-season-refunds-trump-republicans-costs-7c51405c441d56bcc4d5747fb587742c

[2026-04-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Sephora on a budget!’ Dollar Tree besieged by bougie influencers prowling for beauty bargains — but experts preach caution

Snippet: Call it the ultimate glow-up on a budget — and it’s happening in the most unexpected aisle.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/lifestyle/dollar-tree-beauty-bargains-go-viral-but-are-they-safe/

[2026-04-14 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos extends deadline of ITR filing to May 15

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced the extension of the filing of income tax returns (ITR) to May 15, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/business/marcos-extends-deadline-of-itr-filing-to-may-15/2319705

[2026-04-14 18:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daiso hits W4.53tr in annual sales for first time

Snippet: South Korea’s discount-store chain Daiso, operated by Asung Daiso, topped 4 trillion won ($3 billion) in sales for the first time last year, fueled by rising demand for budget-friendly goods amid prolonged inflation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717155

[2026-04-14 18:03 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos extends income tax return filing deadline to May 15

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/marcos-extends-income-tax-return-deadline-may-15-2026/

[2026-04-14 17:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea ramps up film funding as it seeks to revive struggling industry

Snippet: Supplementary budget targets production slump, mid-budget gap, declining theater demand

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717126

[2026-04-14 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break

Snippet: The event took place at the White House in Washington, where the president greeted the driver and presented the food to reporters. He highlighted a provision allowing eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from federal taxes, framing it as a benefit for service workers. The appearance involved a pre‑cleared visit, as White House access requires security checks.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/trump-uses-mcdonalds-oval-office-stunt-to-tout-new-us-tip-tax-break/

[2026-04-14 16:37 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DEPDev says 2026 supplemental budget could worsen fiscal situation

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-planning-economy-development-supplemental-2026-budget-fiscal-situation/

[2026-04-14 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: NPS rides chip rally to record equity gains

Snippet: South Korea’s National Pension Service saw the value of its domestic equity holdings nearly triple over the past year, with more than half of the gains concentrated in two tech giants — Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717052

[2026-04-14 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Qantas flags fuel cost impact as oil crisis forces cuts to flights

Snippet: Australian carrier Qantas said it decided to reduce domestic seat capacity by 5% for the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year through June 30. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/qantas-flags-fuel-cost-impact-as-oil-crisis-forces-cuts-to-flights

[2026-04-14 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung union’s W45tr bonus push tests limits of profit sharing

Snippet: Union demands 15% of operating profit as bonuses, exceeding Samsung's entire R&D spending in 2025. An 18-day strike looms in May.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716998

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

Source: ABC News

Title: GP suspended for helping patient use almost $20K in super to fund cosmetic lipo

Snippet: AHPRA has received almost 100 complaints about health practitioners helping patients access their superannuation early. (Unsplash: Jafar Ahmed)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/doctor-suspended-superannuation-release-for-lipsuction/106562598

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump had two bags of McDonald's delivered to the Oval Office on Monday by a DoorDash driver he tipped $100, using his favorite food and a reality TV flourish to promote a tax policy he says has meant big rebates for Americans who earn gratuities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716826

[2026-04-14 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Blues rally from a 2-goal deficit and beat the Wild 6-3

Snippet: St. Louis Blues’ Otto Stenberg (28) celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Monday, April 13, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wild-blues-score-46ce2de896bf092df52d31bd87517897

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Undercover’s Jun Takahashi on ‘chaos and balance’, and his debt to fellow Japanese designers – interview

Snippet: The punk-inspired founder of Undercover talks about his debt to brands like Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto and A Bathing Ape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Undercover’s Jun Takahashi on ‘chaos and balance’, and his debt to fellow Japanese designers – interview

Snippet: The punk-inspired founder of Undercover talks about his debt to brands like Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto and A Bathing Ape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview