[2026-09-02 15:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Modernization program drives higher CSC budget for 2027

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/civil-service-commission-proposed-budget-2027/

[2026-09-02 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: OVP seeks P785M budget for 2027, 11% lower than 2026 allocation

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President is seeking a P785.204 million budget for 2027, marking an 11.7 percent cut from its P889.236-million appropriation this year.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/02/news/national/ovp-seeks-p785m-budget-for-2027-11-lower-than-2026-allocation/2416704

[2026-09-02 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s pension fund doubles offshore investments to new high in quest for higher returns

Snippet: Hong Kong market to benefit as lower growth and interest rates make it harder for fund to ‘rely solely on domestic assets’, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3366050/chinas-pension-fund-doubles-offshore-investments-us86b-quest-higher-returns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-02 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s pension fund doubles offshore investments to new high

Snippet: Hong Kong market to benefit as lower growth and interest rates make it harder for fund to ‘rely solely on domestic assets’, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3366050/chinas-pension-fund-doubles-offshore-investments-us86b-quest-higher-returns

[2026-09-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Starting today, Andy Burnham's honeymoon is over | The National

Snippet: It’s back to school week across England right now, and that brings with it well-rehearsed family rituals. New school uniforms, trainers, pen and pencil cases and school shoes are in great demand. Any town centre will see shoe shops filled with frustrated parents trying to ensure their fashion-conscious teenagers choose “sensible” shoes rather than fashionable ones that fall apart by Christmas.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/09/02/uk-britain-andy-burnham-tax-spending-finances-economy/

[2026-09-02 13:59 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Auric banks whopping $28m profit from WA gold sales

Snippet: Auric Mining has posted a stunning $28 million net profit before tax for the half-year to June, representing a massive turnaround from a small $1.35 million loss in the prior corresponding period.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/auric-banks-whopping-28m-profit-from-wa-gold-sales-20260902-p60ts9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreigners' card spending in S. Korea hits record high in Q2

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Foreigners' card spending in South Korea rose sharply to an all-time high in the second quarter of this year, driven by an increase in tourists, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260902003700320

[2026-09-02 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japanese green tea giant Ito En surges 8%, defying a broad market sell-off

Snippet: Shares of Japanese beverage maker Ito En surged more than 8% Wednesday, following its fiscal first-quarter results, bucking a broader drop in the country's stocks.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/japan-green-tea-ito-en-surges-earnings.html

[2026-09-02 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Author Robert Kiyosaki Claims He’s In $1.2 Billion In Debt

Snippet: Best-selling Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki said he owes a whopping $1.2 billion tied to his extensive real estate holdings, the New York Post reported.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/rich-dad-poor-dad-author-robert-kiyosaki-claims-hes-12-billion-debt

[2026-09-02 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EEUU incauta más de 560.000 dólares en donaciones en criptomonedas para Hamás

Snippet: La fiscal federal Jeanine Pirro durante una conferencia de prensa en el Departamento de Justicia, el 4 de diciembre de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-palestinos-hamas-pirro-fiscal-donaciones-criptomonedas-f8041ae30433e04905de5f14df813db4

[2026-09-02 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Donald Trump & friends have a welcome plot twist for Hollywood

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/01/opinion/donald-trump-friends-promote-tax-credits-for-hollywood/

[2026-09-02 11:20 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DOE eyes P5.6-B 2027 budget as conventional energy, EV programs get big boost

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/department-energy-budget-2027/

[2026-09-02 11:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Veterans ministry seeks 8% hike in 2027 budget for expanded honors, key projects

Snippet: The veterans ministry said Wednesday it is seeking an 8 percent hike in its 2027 budget to expand veterans benefits, support independence fighters' descendants and host an international sports event for injured soldiers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10859806

[2026-09-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Veterans ministry seeks 8 pct hike in 2027 budget for expanded honors, key projects

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry said Wednesday it is seeking an 8 percent hike in its 2027 budget to expand veterans benefits, support independence fighters' descendants and host an international sports event for injured soldiers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260902002600315

[2026-09-02 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: We're lifting our price target on Palo Alto Networks as AI-driven cyber demand intensifies

Snippet: Palo Alto Networks on Tuesday night ended its fiscal 2026 on a high note and signaled that the good times will continue in the new year. The numbers and conference call commentary reinforce the essential role of cybersecurity in the artificial intelligence era. Revenue in the company's fiscal fourth quarter increased 34% year over year to $3.41 billion, exceeding the Wall Street consensus estimate of $3.35 billion, according to LSEG.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/01/were-lifting-our-price-target-on-palo-alto-networks-as-ai-driven-cyber-demand-intensifies.html

[2026-09-02 09:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Major tax hell looms for California county after Newsom-signed law forces it on ballot

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/01/us-news/gavin-newsom-law-forces-fresno-county-road-tax-onto-november-ballot/

[2026-09-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California drivers could bankroll Gavin Newsom’s security after he leaves office under $20M budget carveout

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/01/us-news/california-drivers-could-pay-for-gavin-newsoms-security-under-new-budget/

[2026-09-02 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms

Snippet: The United States House of Representatives has approved a temporary spending measure that will keep the federal government funded through December 11.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/1/us-house-passes-funding-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown-ahead-of-midterms

[2026-09-02 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding

Snippet: When the state’s new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in additional Medicaid funding.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/texas-hospitals-medicaid-funding-5afed45e582827f95fd2d7d90a09e044

[2026-09-02 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 2)

Snippet: Lopsided recoveryConflicting fiscal and monetary policies leave vulnerable households stranded

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260902000600320

[2026-09-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia news LIVE: Number of Australians missing in Nepal, Tibet revised to 38; Chalmers defends tax policies after latest housing downturn; Chanel Contos calls for algorithm change to curb manosphere

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of national news for Wednesday, September 2. Here’s what is making headlines today.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-number-of-australians-missing-in-nepal-tibet-revised-to-38-chalmers-defends-tax-policies-after-latest-housing-downturn-chanel-contos-calls-for-algorithm-change-to-curb-manosphere-20260902-p60tl6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-02 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Palo Alto Networks beats quarterly estimates on AI demand, continues acquisition spree

Snippet: Palo Alto Networks surpassed fiscal fourth-quarter estimates as mounting artificial intelligence risks boost demand for its cybersecurity tools.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/01/palo-alto-networks-panw-q4-2026-earnings.html

[2026-09-02 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: First Nations people with disability spending extended periods in custody, report finds

Snippet: Topic:Indigenous Australians

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/research-indigenous-people-with-disability-justice-system/107091510

[2026-09-02 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House approves OP’s ₱10.15-B budget for 2027; ₱4.58-B set for CIF

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday readily approved the proposed P10.15 billion budget of the Office of the President, part of the proposed P7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program for 2027.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/02/news/house-approves-ops-1015-b-budget-for-2027-458-b-set-for-cif/2416507

[2026-09-02 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending

Snippet: Israel’s Ministries of Finance and Defence have clashed over the spiralling costs of Israel’s multiple and ongoing wars in the region, which are adding pressure to the government’s budget.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/1/israels-multiple-wars-see-finance-defence-ministries-clash-over-spending

[2026-09-02 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund has reached an agreement with Senegal on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, after a prior deal was suspended following discovery of previously unreported debt.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/01/senegal-and-imf-agree-new-22-billion-loan-programme/

[2026-09-02 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Manhattan’s luxury rental market skyrockets — reaching $100K a month amid pied-à-terre tax

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/01/real-estate/manhattans-luxury-rents-reach-100k-a-month/

[2026-09-02 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Bessent shrugs off bond market sell-off as he touts US growth | The National

Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday played down the most recent bond-market sell-off as worries mount over rising debt levels and energy-driven inflationary pressures.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/09/01/bessent-shrugs-off-bond-market-sell-off-as-he-touts-us-growth/

[2026-09-02 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: The parents spending upwards of $10K on back-to-school gear, despite some being homeschooled

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/01/lifestyle/parents-spend-upwards-of-10k-on-back-to-school-gear/

[2026-09-02 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOLE seeks budget support for worker programs

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday sought budgetary support for programs addressing employment, livelihood, labor protection and social protection needs, particularly among workers in the provinces and marginalized sectors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/02/news/dole-seeks-budget-support-for-worker-programs/2416449

[2026-09-02 03:08 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Burnham’s energy chief eyes new year cost of living cut

Snippet: LONDON — Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to give British voters “breathing space” on the cost of living.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/andy-burnham-energy-miatta-fahnbulleh-eyes-new-year-cost-of-living-cut/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: What do 3% yields mean for Japan's businesses, Takaichi's spending plans?

Snippet: Yields on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond touched 3% on Sept. 1, the highest level in 30 years. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/what-do-3-yields-mean-for-japan-s-businesses-takaichi-s-spending-plans

[2026-09-02 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Faith in fakes: How anti-Russian hysteria is driving the EU’s drone hoax

Snippet: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a well-timed ploy to ramp up defense spending? The late-autumn drone sighting hysteria that swept across Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium, was used by the bloc to amplify and entrench an anti-Russia stance that has seen it throw hundreds of billions it cannot afford into weapons and a war its chosen side cannot win.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639655-eu-drone-sightings-denmark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-02 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's corporate pensions return to domestic bonds as long-term rates rise

Snippet: Many Japanese corporate pension funds are warming to domestic bonds again, reversing a long decline. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/japan-s-corporate-pensions-return-to-domestic-bonds-as-long-term-rates-rise

[2026-09-02 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Go sees P10B loss from systems loss VAT removal

Snippet: THE removal of the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on system loss charges will cost the government some P10 billion annually, a Cabinet official said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/02/business/top-business/go-sees-p10b-loss-from-systems-loss-vat-removal/2416463

[2026-09-02 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ self-help author Robert Kiyosaki is $1.2 billion in debt: report

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/01/business/rich-dad-poor-dad-self-help-author-robert-kiyosaki-is-1-2-billion-in-debt-report/

[2026-09-02 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Debt service burden rises  to $6.2B as  of end-May

Snippet: THE country’s debt service burden rose by 4.8 percent to $6.21 billion in the first five months of the year from $5.93 billion a year earlier, preliminary central bank data showed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/02/business/top-business/debt-service-burden-rises-to-62bas-ofend-may/2416459

[2026-09-02 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DBM releases P10.4B for Zero Balance Billing

Snippet: THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday announced the release of P10.377 billion to support the nationwide expansion of the government’s Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program, aimed at reducing the financial burden of hospitalization on Filipino families.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/02/business/top-business/dbm-releases-p104b-for-zero-balance-billing/2416451

[2026-09-02 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Subsidy reform should be addressed in budget process

Snippet: WITH congressional deliberations on the P7.2-trillion national budget proposed for 2027, we are once again witnessing the usual sound and fury over items deemed questionable by one party or another. A number of local economists and think tanks have sallied forth to criticize the budget process and the scale of proposed expenditures for various things — particularly those that seem to be of unclear purpose — and just a few days ago, the 1,400-member strong Management Association of the Philippines

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/02/opinion/editorial/subsidy-reform-should-be-addressed-in-budget-process/2416313

[2026-09-02 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tiu Laurel: Proposed P198.45B DA budget could be higher

Snippet: THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a P198.45-billion budget for 2027, down 8 percent from its allocation this year, under the proposed National Expenditure Program (NEP).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/01/business/top-business/tiu-laurel-proposed-p19845b-da-budget-could-be-higher/2416316

[2026-09-02 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Why the Middle East Oil Shock Failed to Save Russia’s Budget

Snippet: In the early weeks of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, observers were quick to declare Russia a major beneficiary of the conflict. After all, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted roughly a fifth of global oil supplies, forcing countries to scramble for alternative sources and turning attention toward Russian crude.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/01/why-the-middle-east-oil-shock-failed-to-save-russias-budget-a93552

[2026-09-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The UAE's fiscal model is built for uncertainty | The National

Snippet: Our region is witnessing a number of geopolitical developments, alongside ongoing challenges in the global economy, requiring governments to adopt long-term strategic fiscal policies that strike a balance between stability and growth. This period reflects a delicate balance between continued economic activity and heightened uncertainty, requiring institutional readiness and effective tools for risk management.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/09/01/uae-economy-finance-fiscal-policies-global-uncertainty/

[2026-09-01 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. House votes to avoid government shutdown amid GOP hard-liner resistance

Snippet: The U.S. House on Tuesday voted, 370-48, in favor of a stopgap spending measure that is expected to avert a government shutdown this fall ahead of the 2026 midterm election, despite objections from GOP hard-liners.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/01/congress-government-shutdown-vote.html

[2026-09-01 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review

Snippet: Donald Trump has said the United States' position on the Falkland Islands is "one of many" under review, as he pressed the UK to increase military spending.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2q1qgg542o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-09-01 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget

Snippet: Long-term government borrowing costs have risen to a 28-year high, putting further pressure on Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget next month.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8d39vq779no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-09-01 21:55 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: DBM: Comelec’s budget in 2027 NEP ‘enough’ for 2028 polls preparation

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday emphasized that the Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s budget under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) is sufficient for its preparation for the 2028 national elections.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/487064/dbm-comelecs-budget-in-2027-nep-enough-for-2028-polls-preparation/

[2026-09-01 21:23 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Comelec seeks bigger budget for 2027 as it prepares for 2028 elections

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/comelec-seeks-bigger-budget-preparation-2028-elections/

[2026-09-01 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran is ‘little war’ compared to US spending on Ukraine – Trump

Snippet: The Iran war is “relatively little” for the US compared with the vast amount of weaponry Washington gave Ukraine under Joe Biden, President Donald Trump has said. He claimed his predecessor handed Kiev $300 billion worth of arms for free.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644967-trump-iran-little-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-01 20:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Proposed civil servant pay hike to lift lowest-rank salary to above W3m per month

Snippet: Civil servant pay may rise 3.9 percent next year, the biggest increase in 16 years, bringing the starting pay of the lowest-rank officials to above 3 million won ($2,200) a month, according to a proposed government budget for next year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10859309

[2026-09-01 19:35 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec: P9.12-B budget cut may ‘compromise’ 2028 elections

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia on Tuesday lamented the P9.12-billion cut from its proposed budget to the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), noting that this may “compromise” the 2028 national elections.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/487028/comelec-p9-12-b-budget-cut-may-compromise-2028-elections/