[2026-03-15 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix boosts R&D spending to record level on AI demand

Snippet: SK hynix posted its highest-ever research and development spending last year, approaching the 7 trillion won ($4.66 billion) mark as the company accelerates investment in next-generation artificial intelligence memory technologies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694506

[2026-03-15 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Penguins rally from two-goal deficit to top Mammoth 4-3

Snippet: Pittsburgh Penguins center Tommy Novak (18) shoots the puck on net protected by Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/penguins-mammoth-score-9e33ace505a8fbb5edf87eeb9368161f

[2026-03-15 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California gov. candidate Matt Mahan urges end to state gas tax

Snippet: San Jose Mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan urged the state to temporarily suspend its gas tax to give relief to motorists bleeding cash at the pump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/us-news/california-gov-candidate-matt-mahan-urges-end-to-state-gas-tax/

[2026-03-15 13:09 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: No recession but inflation hike and increased cost-of-living pressure on the way, Jim Chalmers says

Snippet: Economists predict RBA will raise interest rates this week and in May – days before treasurer unveils budget

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/15/no-recession-but-inflation-hike-and-increased-cost-of-living-pressure-on-the-way-jim-chalmers-says

[2026-03-15 13:00 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Companies ramp up AI spending even as most pilots fail to deploy: Lenovo executive

Snippet: A Lenovo survey shows companies expect strong returns from AI investments, though most corporate pilots never reach successful deployment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346506/companies-ramp-ai-spending-even-most-pilots-fail-deploy-lenovo-executive

[2026-03-15 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Billionaire Uber co-founder reveals he’s joined exodus from California

Snippet: Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick says he has traded California for Texas, joining a growing list of billionaires abandoning the state as lefty lawmakers push for a one-off tax their wealth.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/us-news/billionaire-uber-co-founder-reveals-hes-bolted-california-for-texas/

[2026-03-15 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani’s tax-and-spend plans leave NYC bond investors leery

Snippet: At the start of his term in January, Mayor Mamdani had the Big Apple’s lenders in his corner — despite his plans to remake the Big Apple economy under his socialist agenda.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/business/mamdanis-tax-amp-spend-plans-leave-nyc-bond-investors-leery/

[2026-03-15 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LA taxypayer-funded homeless hotel slammed as ‘boondoggle’ over $625K rooms

Snippet: A hotel near Venice Beach that the city bought to transform into homeless housing remains empty after years of drawn-out delays and a ballooning budget.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/14/us-news/la-taxypayer-funded-homeless-hotel-slammed-over-625k-rooms/

[2026-03-15 05:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mötorhead guitarist Phil Campbell seen beaming with pals in final photo before his death

Snippet: Mötorhead guitarist Phil Campbell was snapped happily spending time with friends in a final social media photo before his death.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/14/celebrity-news/motorhead-guitarist-phil-campbell-seen-with-pals-in-final-photo/

[2026-03-15 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: For the greater good

Snippet: OUR political leaders and economic managers have a stock answer whenever ordinary Filipinos appeal for the removal of the excise tax and value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products. In disapproving the prayers of the poor, they cite the would-be significant loss in tax collection and the adverse impact it would have on the government’s capacity to deliver public services.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/opinion/columns/for-the-greater-good/2300086

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: World Bank approves $800-M loan to strengthen PH fiscal resilience

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/business/top-business/world-bank-approves-800-m-loan-to-strengthen-ph-fiscal-resilience/2300030

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu vice Governor defends review of ALQC's proposed tax compromise

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/regions/cebu-vice-governor-defends-review-of-alqcs-proposed-tax-compromise/2300065

[2026-03-15 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Senegal makes $471 Million debt payment but faces tough times head

Snippet: Senegal successfully paid nearly half a billion dollars in debt obligations on Friday, avoiding default, but spending cuts, delayed payments to other lenders, and growing civil unrest cast doubt on how much time the effort buys the West African nation.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/14/senegal-makes-471-million-debt-payment-but-faces-tough-times-head/

[2026-03-14 20:45 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to tighten moneylending rules to tackle debt collector harassment

Snippet: Authorities will impose measures such as stricter borrowing caps and ban loan referees in August

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346599/hong-kong-tighten-moneylending-rules-tackle-debt-collector-harassment

[2026-03-14 16:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Putin is making the most of the US-Iran war as energy shock fills his coffers

Snippet: The US decision to temporarily lift some restrictions on Russian oil has delivered a geopolitical victory to the Kremlin on top of the boon that Russia’s war-strained budget is already receiving from soaring energy prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/putin-is-making-the-most-of-the-us-iran-war-as-energy-shock-fills-his-coffers-20260314-p5oaho.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Popular tax discount on electric vehicles could be phased out, just as petrol prices rise

Snippet: The discount proved most popular in outer suburban areas of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, some over an hour's drive from the nearest city. Source: AAP / John Walton

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/popular-tax-discount-on-electric-vehicles-could-be-phased-out-just-as-petrol-prices-rise/n4dlqxn5a

[2026-03-14 10:03 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Takaichi wins her budget, but …

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/takaichi-wins-her-budget-but/

[2026-03-14 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Extreme Mamdani estate tax proposal goes right after New York’s middle class families

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani is floating an extreme new proposal to change the state’s estate tax — a move that would hurt middle-class New Yorkers and their loved ones.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/us-news/extreme-mamdani-estate-tax-proposal-goes-right-after-new-yorks-middle-class-families/

[2026-03-14 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Residents 'giving up' Queensland island properties over $22m body corp debt

Snippet: Properties at Couran Cove Island Resort have been without water, power and sewerage connections since 2023. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/couran-cove-residents-frustrated-supreme-court-upholds-22m-debt/106445700

[2026-03-14 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UMaine poised to end Spanish degree, suspend medical lab degree

Snippet: A representative body of faculty members at the University of Maine on Wednesday voted in favor of eliminating a master’s degree and suspending a bachelor’s degree, following similar changes to 10 other programs at campuses across the University of Maine System this fiscal year.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colleges-and-universities-general-news-f9a7da983170435e7393decaf177f5d7

[2026-03-14 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Vance touts tax credits, rips Biden as VP pitches Trump’s affordability plan in major swing state

Snippet: Vice President JD Vance traveled Friday to one of the most competitive states in the upcoming midterm elections to make the case for President Trump’s affordability agenda as Republicans fight to keep control of Congress.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/us-news/vance-touts-tax-credits-rips-biden-as-vp-pitches-trumps-affordability-plan-in-major-swing-state/

[2026-03-14 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Behind Bernie Sanders’ 5% wealth tax, what’s in the water at CNN, and other commentary

Snippet: Media watch: What’s in the Water at CNN?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/opinion/behind-bernie-sanders-5-wealth-tax-whats-in-the-water-at-cnn-and-other-commentary/

[2026-03-14 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Here's how the May budget will be impacted by the war against Iran

Snippet: Jim Chalmers' May budget is starting to take shape in Treasury. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/jim-chalmers-federal-budget-may-iran-petrol-prices-fuel/106436202

[2026-03-14 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: S&P credit rating firm becomes 2nd to sound alarm over NYC finances under Mamdani

Snippet: A second credit rating agency has raised serious concerns over the Big Apple’s massive budget plan under Mayor Zohran Mamdani that calls for draining the city’s savings accounts.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/us-news/sampp-credit-rating-firm-becomes-2nd-to-sound-alarm-over-nyc-finances-under-mamdani/

[2026-03-14 03:00 UTC+10:00] [US political financing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: With $200m to spend on the midterms, crypto hopes to repeat its 2024 success: ‘It’s the most critical time’

Snippet: Candidates in both parties – but mostly Republicans – are seeing cash infusions after merely indicating support

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/13/midterms-crypto-pacs-political-spending

[2026-03-14 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war hits Turkey's fragile economy as investors flee following oil shock

Snippet: The US-Israeli war on Iran is starting to weigh on Turkey's economy, as inflation continues to exceed expectations and Ankara faces both an outflow of foreign investors and a widening current account deficit.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-war-hits-turkeys-fragile-economy-investors-flee-following-oil-shock

[2026-03-14 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war hits Turkey's fragile economy as investors flee following oil shock

Snippet: The US-Israeli war on Iran is starting to weigh on Turkey's economy, as inflation continues to exceed expectations and Ankara faces both an outflow of foreign investors and a widening current account deficit.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-war-hits-turkeys-fragile-economy-investors-flee-following-oil-shock

[2026-03-14 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Washington ‘millionaires tax’ is ‘gonna sting’ in Seattle Seahawks player negotiations: top exec

Snippet: Coming off the franchise’s second Super Bowl win, the Seattle Seahawks could run into a wall. But not because of a championship hangover.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/us-news/seattle-seahawks-john-schneider-says-millionaires-tax-is-gonna-sting/

[2026-03-14 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fine lines? The wrinkle-plumping serum dermatologists love is now under $25

Snippet: Want to plump fine lines and help reverse wrinkles without spending a fortune? This viral hyaluronic acid serum is now under $25 — and it’s one that’s extremely versatile for your skincare routine.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/shopping/dry-crepey-skin-this-under-25-hyaluronic-serum-helps-plump-it-up/

[2026-03-14 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump’s $10bn lawsuit might fail

Snippet: Experts say Trump's decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2026/3/13/a-president-suing-himself-why-experts-say-trumps-10bn-lawsuit-might-fail

[2026-03-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Royal commission into robodebt] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: After nearly three years, the robodebt report’s secret chapter has been unsealed. What does it reveal?

Snippet: Sealed section names officials who drafted unlawful debt recovery scheme – and who were referred to corruption watchdog for further investigation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/14/robodebt-report-secret-section-what-does-it-reveal-ntwnfb

[2026-03-14 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: El buscado narcotraficante Sebastián Marset es capturado en Bolivia

Snippet: SANTIAGO (AP) — El narcotraficante uruguayo Sebastián Marset, buscado en diversos países y acusado de ser el cerebro del crimen de un fiscal paraguayo en 2022, fue detenido el viernes durante una redada policial en Bolivia, informó el titular de la Secretaría Antidrogas de Paraguay, Jalil Rachid.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/narcotrafico-sebastian-marset-paraguay-bolivia-uruguay-360ba5f79dc542c6bec493ce8881c9ee

[2026-03-13 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The US economy stumbles to 0.7% growth as the shutdown drags down GDP

Snippet: A person shops at a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-gdp-consumer-spending-trump-government-shutdown-3172b6d0023717644c173cee94d44a79

[2026-03-13 18:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Bonus $6.6 billion handout given to Aussie state that needs it least

Snippet: Western Australia will be handed an extra $6.6 billion by the federal government next financial year thanks to a controversial deal labelled the worst piece of public policy this century.The Commonwealth agency responsible for distributing GST payments today announced how much each state and territory will receive in 2026-27.The biggest winner will once again be WA, despite it boasting the strongest state budget in the country.READ MORE: Melbourne man deleted 'life-changing' $50 million Powerball jackpot emailThe states and territories have

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/western-australia-comes-out-on-top-in-103-billion-gst-carveup-deal/369d01e7-7fc2-44b8-a172-2a3ff1e5ab68

[2026-03-13 17:54 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Time to make ’em pay! The big bludgers are the corporate tax dodgers

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/taxdata-corporate-tax-dodgers-revealed/

[2026-03-13 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian: Public school learners set to receive complete textbooks

Snippet: FOR the first time in history, public school learners from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will receive complete sets of textbooks, thanks to a P19.5 billion allocation in the 2026 national budget, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-public-school-learners-set-to-receive-complete-textbooks/2299415

[2026-03-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Gulf conflict and soaring oil prices will affect Angola’s Chinese debt deals

Snippet: The African nation has a clause in its deal with Chinese lenders that could help fresh up extra cash for new projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3346457/how-middle-east-conflict-and-soaring-oil-prices-will-affect-angolas-chinese-debt-deals

[2026-03-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Jefferies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All that glitters goes viral as Chow Tai Fook unveils US$115,000 gold AirPods case

Snippet: Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346436/all-glitters-goes-viral-chow-tai-fook-unveils-us115000-gold-airpods-case

[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks takes spending crown, Mega Coffee leads visits in Korea

Snippet: Starbucks ranked as the food and beverage retail brand with the highest total spending by Korean consumers, while budget coffee chain Mega Coffee recorded the most transactions, according to data released Friday by market analytics firm Wiseapp Retail.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693761

[2026-03-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [taxation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The fiscal family: adviser says China’s tax flows should resemble parental ties

Snippet: ‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharing reforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346372/fiscal-family-adviser-says-chinas-tax-flows-should-resemble-parental-ties

[2026-03-13 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Western Australia the big GST winner again despite massive budget surpluses

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/western-australia-the-big-winner-in-gst-distribution/106451888

[2026-03-13 13:34 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Supercharged inequality: rich investors stifle budget

Snippet: March 13, 2026 13:34 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/supercharged-inequality-rich-investors-stifle-budget/

[2026-03-13 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside $1B Silicon Valley plot to take on California Democrats

Snippet: The California elite are reportedly setting up a nine-figure endowment fund to push back against the state’s political agenda, specifically the 5% wealth tax on billionaire’s that has already resulted in the ultra-rich fleeing Silicon Valley.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/us-news/inside-1b-silicon-valley-plot-to-take-on-california-democrats/

[2026-03-13 12:01 UTC+10:00] [Centrelink debt recovery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australians are right to ask ‘is this good enough?’ when it comes to the Nacc’s final robodebt report | A J Brown

Snippet: The anti-corruption watchdog’s long-awaited findings provide some answers, but raise even bigger questions about what exactly the body is for

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/13/nacc-final-robodebt-report-corruption-australia-reaction-ntwnfb

[2026-03-13 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stop! Mamdani’s plan is to tax New York INTO deep trouble

Snippet: New York City government has plenty of revenue, with zero need for any of the tax hikes Mayor Zohran Mamdani is demanding; it could even pay for some of his ambitious plans — it just needs to be cut elsewhere: This is what budgeting means.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/opinion/stop-mamdanis-plan-is-to-tax-new-york-into-deep-trouble/

[2026-03-13 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Raiders introduce new players after free agent spending spree

Snippet: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor, center Tyler Linderbaum, defensive end Kwity Paye and linebacker Quay Walker speak during a press conference at the NFL football team’s training facility, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/raiders-free-agents-crosby-linderbaum-ravens-e07c1798adae2cb32840ca78fd53d5f5

[2026-03-13 08:11 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknown

Snippet: The US already spent more than $11.3bn in first six days of conflict, but price tag does not include all spending

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/12/israel-us-iran-war-cost

[2026-03-13 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC Council wants to boost its own budget by 10% while city cries poverty

Snippet: The City Council is proposing growing its own budget by 10.44% compared to the previous year despite the Big Apple’s looming fiscal gap.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/us-news/nyc-council-wants-to-boost-its-own-budget-by-10-while-city-cries-poverty/

[2026-03-13 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PAFFREL and March 12 Movement state 87% of Government budget expenditure utilized - DailyNews

Snippet: The PAFFREL organisation and the March 12 Movement pointed out that 87% of the Government budget expenditure has been utilised by the end of 2025, indicating a significant step forward in fiscal progress.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965999/paffrel-and-march-12-movement-state-87-of-government-budget-expenditure-utilized/

[2026-03-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY lawmaker willing to help Mamdani’s budget woes by relaxing class size mandate

Snippet: A key state lawmaker who championed the union-friendly law requiring New York City to lower class sizes in public schools said he’s open to relaxing the mandate to provide budget relief to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/us-news/sen-john-liu-opens-to-helping-mamdani-by-relaxing-class-size-mandate/