[2026-07-16 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bill seeks P1,000 monthly pension for PWDs

Snippet: SOLANO — Persons with Disability (PWD) across the country may soon receive a P1,000 monthly social pension if a bill filed in the House of Representatives is passed into law.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/16/regions/bill-seeks-p1000-monthly-pension-for-pwds/2385553

[2026-07-16 12:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agencies, producers pledge to cap actors' fees for state-supported films

Snippet: Film producers and major talent agencies have agreed to cooperate to cap actors' appearance fees at below 10 percent of net production costs for state-backed mid- and low-budget films, in a bid to revive the country's struggling film industry, the culture ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10810902

[2026-07-16 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Agencies, producers pledge to cap actors' fees for state-supported films

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Film producers and major talent agencies have agreed to cooperate to cap actors' appearance fees at below 10 percent of net production costs for state-backed mid- and low-budget films, in a bid to revive the country's struggling film industry, the culture ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716003400315

[2026-07-16 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As US AI costs soar, global businesses pivot to China’s low-cost, open-weight models

Snippet: A sharp narrowing of the performance gap is prompting some developers to shift from costly American giants to budget-friendly Chinese alternatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3360659/us-ai-costs-soar-global-businesses-pivot-chinas-low-cost-open-weight-models?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 11:25 UTC+10:00] [Anthropic] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As US AI costs soar, global businesses pivot to China’s low-cost, open-weight models

Snippet: A sharp narrowing of the performance gap is prompting some developers to shift from costly American giants to budget-friendly Chinese alternatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3360659/us-ai-costs-soar-global-businesses-pivot-chinas-low-cost-open-weight-models

[2026-07-16 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] S. Korea’s foreign medical spending hits record high

Snippet: Foreign tourists spent a record $180 million on medical services in South Korea in May, up 74.6 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Tourism Organization.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10810130

[2026-07-16 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US: Democrats stall crucial defence budget in protest against Trump policies

Snippet: In rare pushback against a must-pass annual defence budget bill, Democrats in the US Senate on Tuesday collectively voted not to advance the legislation, largely in protest against the Trump administration's approaches to Iran and Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-democrats-stall-crucial-defence-budget-protest-trump-policies

[2026-07-16 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Increasing Number Of US Families Took On Debt, Tapped Savings To Meet Food Needs: Report

Snippet: Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/increasing-number-us-families-took-debt-tapped-savings-meet-food-needs-report

[2026-07-16 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says

Snippet: While the FIFA World Cup provided a tourism boost to host cities, its positive impact was mitigated by economic weakness seen elsewhere, according to a Federal Reserve report released Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/world-cup-economy-spending-alcohol-hotels-fed.html

[2026-07-16 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former employees of charity speak out about $150k in unpaid super

Snippet: Thu 16 Jul 2026 at 6:39am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/paws-darwin-ex-employees-unpaid-superannuation-accounts/106913488

[2026-07-16 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Todd Blanche grilled by US lawmakers over Epstein files, Trump tax immunity

Snippet: The attorney general nominee was also questioned about the US$1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to compensate the president’s allies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3360725/todd-blanche-grilled-us-lawmakers-over-epstein-files-trump-tax-immunity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Chris Coons] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Todd Blanche grilled by US lawmakers over Epstein files, Trump tax immunity

Snippet: The attorney general nominee was also questioned about the US$1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to compensate the president’s allies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3360725/todd-blanche-grilled-us-lawmakers-over-epstein-files-trump-tax-immunity

[2026-07-16 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Christopher Nolan returns with "The Odyssey" blockbuster

Snippet: PARIS, France — A colossal budget, a stellar cast and based on one of the greatest stories in Western literature: Christopher Nolan's latest film "The Odyssey" should be one of this year's biggest blockbusters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/16/entertainment-lifestyle/christopher-nolan-returns-with-the-odyssey-blockbuster/2385412

[2026-07-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Revealed: The optometrists punished for putting patients before sales

Snippet: Optometrists are being pressured to hit sales targets, rush consults and turn away clinical appointments during peak spending periods at multimillion-dollar optometry chains that their employees say prioritise profits over health.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/healthcare/revealed-the-optometrists-punished-for-putting-patients-before-sales-20260625-p60a64.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul claims she’s against tax hikes for wealthy, businesses after pushing through new NYC fee for luxury 2nd homes

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/15/us-news/hochul-says-shes-against-tax-hikes-for-wealthy-businesses/

[2026-07-16 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Burnham does not rule out wealth tax

Snippet: Andy Burnham has not ruled out a wealth tax, suggesting his incoming government may have "to ask for a little more" tax at some point.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89nww3z99po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-16 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fiscal de Milán desestima caso de fraude contra exjefe arbitral italiano Gianluca Rocchi

Snippet: Foto del 1 de agosto del 2020, el árbitro Gianluca Rocci sostiene el balón durante el encuentro de la Juventus y la Roma en la Serie A. (AP Foto/Luca Bruno, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/italia-serie-a-fraude-gianluca-rocchi-40c0dfb02a4ef0ccb622c69ada7411fd

[2026-07-16 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ​Senators to vote Monday on VP’s bank, tax records

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/16/news/senators-to-vote-monday-on-vps-bank-tax-records/2385341

[2026-07-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ​Income tax exemption of electric cooperatives

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/16/business/top-business/income-tax-exemption-of-electric-cooperatives/2385284

[2026-07-16 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Intrusive way California will target billionaires who fled hated wealth tax — as top 3 targets emerge

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/15/us-news/intrusive-way-california-will-target-billionaires-who-fled-hated-wealth-tax-as-top-3-targets-emerge/

[2026-07-16 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel approves over $400m to fund 34 settlements in occupied West Bank

Snippet: The Israeli government announced on Tuesday that it had approved a budget of approximately 1.3bn shekels ($434m) to fund the establishment of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-approves-over-400m-fund-34-settlements-occupied-west-bank

[2026-07-16 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: House GOP unveils $95B plan for Iran war, farm aid and elections

Snippet: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/house-republicans-budget-iran-war-farmers-elections-6cce8d8070151748b470a07c0e7d734d

[2026-07-16 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump admin persuades 30th state to drop ‘orphan tax’ on foster kids — as NY continues to buck Melania’s plea

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/15/us-news/trump-admin-signs-up-30th-state-to-eradicateorphan-tax-on-foster-kids-as-new-york-continues-to-buck-melanias-plea/

[2026-07-15 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel approves over $400m to fund 34 settlements in occupied West Bank

Snippet: The Israeli government announced on Tuesday that it had approved a budget of approximately 1.3bn shekels ($434m) to fund the establishment of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/revolution-israel-approves-funds-34-new-settlements-occupied-west-bank

[2026-07-15 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says

Snippet: Whoever wins the election in Israel later this year must rein in defense-led state spending that has grown in recent years and invest more in education, infrastructure and other growth engines, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902593

[2026-07-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Alemanha] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Alemanha planeja restringir lei de acesso a dados públicos

Snippet: O pacote de reformas apresentado pelo governo alemão no início de julho, voltado para promover um alívio fiscal bilionário, inclui também propostas que enfraquecem a Lei de Liberdade de Informação (IFG) e podem restringir o acesso público a dados governamentais.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/alemanha-planeja-restringir-lei-de-acesso-a-dados-p%C3%BAblicos/a-77965208

[2026-07-15 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Prosecution, defense panels present arguments over subpoenas for VP Duterte’s bank, BIR, and AMLC records

Snippet: House prosecutor Chel Diokno urged the Senate impeachment court to issue subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank, BIR, and anti-money laundering council records. He argued the tribunal has the exclusive constitutional authority to determine what evidence it may consider. During the prosecution’s oral arguments, Diokno said the constitution gives the impeachment court the “Sole power to try and decide impeachment cases.” In his rebuttal, defense lawyer Michael Wesley Poa said that the anti-money laundering act and the tax code

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/videos/breaking-prosecution-defense-panels-present-arguments-over-subpoenas-for-vp-dutertes-bank-bir-and-amlc-records/2384796

[2026-07-15 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Naked Pennsylvania boy, 5, escapes hell house after spending most of his life locked inside feces-covered room; 3 adults arrested

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/15/us-news/naked-pennsylvania-boy-escaped-swatara-hell-house-that-was-covered-in-feces-flies/

[2026-07-15 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: UK Adopts 'No Gain, No Loss' Tax Treatment For Crypto Lending And Liquidity Pools

Snippet: Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/uk-adopts-no-gain-no-loss-tax-treatment-crypto-lending-and-liquidity-pools

[2026-07-15 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor’s reforms harm the people they’re supposed to help: aged care watchdog

Snippet: Australia’s outgoing aged care watchdog has warned the rollout of Labor’s new system is harming older people and deterring them from getting care at home, which will worsen the country’s budget troubles by pushing people into residential aged care sooner than necessary.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-s-reforms-harm-the-people-they-re-supposed-to-help-aged-care-watchdog-20260715-p60fhs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: An alias and a dead man's name: Former ATO executive charged with fraud

Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/nsw-fraud-charge-nick-petroulias-assistant-tax-commissioner/106917512

[2026-07-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing US$15 million debt

Snippet: ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3360613/chinese-motorcycle-tycoon-donates-us735000-flood-victims-after-clearing-us15-million-debt?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing US$15 million debt

Snippet: ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3360613/chinese-motorcycle-tycoon-donates-us735000-flood-victims-after-clearing-us15-million-debt

[2026-07-15 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Why Sara Duterte wants her bank, tax records kept out of impeachment trial

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/reasons-sara-duterte-opposes-subpoenas-bank-tax-amlc-files-impeachment/

[2026-07-15 12:41 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 15, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment trial resumes Wednesday, July 15, with no witnesses expected to take the stand as both the prosecution and defense shift their focus to a key legal issue involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank and tax records.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/480710/live-updates-impeachment-trial-of-vp-sara-duterte-july-15-2026/

[2026-07-15 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Newsom’s Hollywood tax credit blunder just the latest mistake

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/opinion/newsoms-hollywood-tax-credit-blunder-just-the-latest-mistake/

[2026-07-15 10:17 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What Sara Duterte’s traveling BIR box says about Philippine tax secrecy

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/what-sara-duterte-bir-box-philippine-tax-secrecy/

[2026-07-15 10:17 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What Sara Duterte’s traveling BIR box says about Philippine tax secrecy

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/sara-duterte-bir-box-philippine-tax-secrecy/

[2026-07-15 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Comedian Carlos Mencia brushes off alleged $8.7M tax dodge with brazen seven-word statement

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/us-news/carlos-mencia-defends-his-alleged-8-7m-tax-fraud/

[2026-07-15 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: New York's Millionaire Exodus Is Costing Billions In Lost Revenue

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood outside Ken Griffin's $238 million Manhattan penthouse in April and declared victory. "When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich. Well, today we're taxing the rich," he said in a social media video marking the debut of New York City's first pied-à-terre tax, an annual fee on luxury properties worth more than $5 million whose owners do not live in the city full time.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/new-yorks-millionaire-exodus-costing-billions-lost-revenue

[2026-07-15 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bali-based businessman's death leaves Australians chasing trail of lost money

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 7:09am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/cameron-hughes-bali-death-leaves-debt-customers-money-in-limbo/106911158

[2026-07-15 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: IBM shares plunge as AI spending boom disrupts business

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Shares in IBM plunged 24 percent on Tuesday after the US tech giant released disappointing preliminary second-quarter results, blaming a shift in spending by customers due to expected higher prices for memory chips and other AI-related infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/world/americas-emea/ibm-shares-plunge-as-ai-spending-boom-disrupts-business/2384601

[2026-07-15 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gavin Newsom’s tax scheme could kill Hollywood jobs, lawmakers warn

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/business/gavin-newsoms-cap-on-corporate-tax-credits-could-kill-hollywood-jobs/

[2026-07-15 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Buyers 'back in the driver's seat' in Brisbane as property market slows

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 5:39am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/housing-market-brisbane-regional-queensland-budget-impact/106888686

[2026-07-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Money / Super & retirement] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: The sooner, the better: How young workers can add six figures to their super

Snippet: Australia’s superannuation system is world-leading, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that many of us take it for granted.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/money/super-and-retirement/the-sooner-the-better-how-young-workers-can-add-six-figures-to-their-super-20260714-p60f3s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel approves $434m for 34 new illegal West Bank settlements

Snippet: Israel’s security cabinet has approved a budget of $434m (1.3b shekels) to build 34 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-approves-434m-34-new-illegal-west-bank-settlements

[2026-07-15 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Manhattan luxury real estate market plummets after Mamdani pied-à-terre tax goes into effect

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/business/manhattan-luxury-real-estate-market-plummets-after-mamdani-pied-a-terre-tax-goes-into-effect/

[2026-07-15 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BIR simplifies business closure process

Snippet: AFTER a decade of experience with business registration, tax compliance, accounting and business closures, I’ve noticed one surprising reality: It’s often easier to register a business than it is to properly close one. It sounds ironic, but it’s true.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/business/top-business/bir-simplifies-business-closure-process/2384443

[2026-07-15 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 2027 spending plan undergoing review

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/news/national/2027-spending-plan-undergoing-review/2384440

[2026-07-15 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel unveils NIS 1.3 million budget for 34 new West Bank settlements in 'historic' move

Snippet: The Knesset Security Cabinet, together with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, approved a budget proposal of NIS 1.3 million to establish new Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902506