Topic: Tax & Budget — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-06 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The average expenditure of foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka has declined significantly in recent years, according to a survey conducted by the Department of Economics and Statistics at the University of Peradeniya.
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[2026-04-06 05:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Five finance ministers from the European Union have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran, according to a joint letter sent to the European Commission and seen by Reuters on Saturday.
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[2026-04-06 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: One of Long Island’s poshest towns must pay a local Jewish congregation $19 million after spending years blocking construction of a synagogue there.
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[2026-04-06 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Labor will make slowing growth in the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme a centrepiece of its budget savings as the war in the Middle East continues to heap pressure on households and the government’s bottom line.
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[2026-04-06 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-06 04:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The head of an influential Big Apple business advocacy group warned that companies are already taking steps to relocate or move jobs elsewhere because of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax-hike crusade.
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[2026-04-06 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-06 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The White House fiscal year 2027 budget proposal has requested almost $54 billion for the Department of Energy in fiscal year 2027, with almost 80% of that funding going towards nuclear energy and nuclear deterrent programs. The funding request represents a nearly $5 billion increase from 2026 levels.
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[2026-04-06 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The leader of a trade group that represents most major automakers called on the federal government to eliminate its gasoline tax and replace it with a vehicle fee to finance road infrastructure needs.
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[2026-04-05 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Thomas Brooke of RMX news,
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[2026-04-05 21:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A senior Cheong Wa Dae official said Sunday that the government could consider an additional supplementary budget in the second half should the Middle East crisis persists.
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[2026-04-05 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A senior Cheong Wa Dae official said Sunday that the government could consider an additional supplementary budget in the second half should the Middle East crisis persists.
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[2026-04-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Affluent Chinese consumers are expected to splurge, though a volatile property market and oil price shocks pose challenges, analysts say
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[2026-04-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Prada] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Affluent Chinese consumers are expected to splurge, though a volatile property market and oil price shocks pose challenges, analysts say
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[2026-04-05 18:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-05 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The family of late Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee is set to complete payment of 12 trillion won ($8 billion) in inheritance taxes this month, lifting a major financial burden for South Korea's largest conglomerate.
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[2026-04-05 15:18 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
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[2026-04-05 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The owner family of Samsung Group is set to complete the payment of roughly 12 trillion won ($8 billion) in inheritance taxes on assets left by the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee later this month, industry sources said Sunday.
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[2026-04-05 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The owner family of Samsung Group is set to complete the payment of roughly 12 trillion won (US$8 billion) in inheritance taxes on assets left by the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee later this month, industry sources said Sunday.
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[2026-04-05 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kyle Connor scored twice and the Winnipeg Jets overcame an early deficit to beat the Columbus 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping their playoff holes alive and sending the Blue Jackets to their sixth straight loss.
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[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-05 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged Mayor Mamdani Saturday not to cut the FDNY’s budget — and to fund long-overdue renovations at the city’s crumbling firehouses.
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[2026-04-05 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5-trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments.
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[2026-04-05 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PINOYS are making financial decisions faster than ever. Credit cards are approved online. Loans are evaluated in terms of monthly amortization. Insurance is often purchased when risk feels immediate. Promotions influence timing. Installment plans shape purchasing behavior.
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[2026-04-05 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: SEATTLE—Business owners in Washington state are worried that the recently passed “millionaires tax” will drive economic activity out—and even target them next.
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[2026-04-04 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spain and four other European Union nations have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in response to rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said Saturday.
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[2026-04-04 23:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Duran
Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.
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[2026-04-04 22:03 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain want Brussels to impose a windfall tax on energy companies reaping profits from the war in Iran.
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[2026-04-04 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Speaking at a youth event in the coastal city of Mbour, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko pointed to the escalating prices of oil to justify the measure.
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[2026-04-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Big differences have emerged over defence spending just as the party’s chairwoman prepares to set off for the mainland
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[2026-04-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Big differences have emerged over defence spending just as the party’s chairwoman prepares to set off for the mainland
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[2026-04-04 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As fuel prices spike, ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria send joint letter to EU Commission
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[2026-04-04 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As fuel prices spike, ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria send joint letter to EU Commission
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[2026-04-04 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump is seeking $152m (£115m) to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison as part of his proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year.
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[2026-04-04 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Every time a new city council or group of politicians rallies behind a massive minimum wage hike, you can practically script the rollout in advance.
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[2026-04-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-04 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The race for U.S. leadership in AI is hitting a tangible wall made of steel, copper, and imported circuit breakers. Trillions in planned spending on data centers are running up against chronic shortages of transformers, switchgear, and batteries, the unglamorous gear that actually delivers power to the racks.
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[2026-04-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Room near Gate 10 in Terminal One designed for passengers with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, claustrophobia and dementia
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[2026-04-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Room near Gate 10 in Terminal One designed for passengers with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, claustrophobia and dementia
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[2026-04-04 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The age at which millions of people can claim their state pension is starting to rise to 67 from Monday, when the monthly payments also go up.
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[2026-04-04 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Los Angeles’ ethics watchdog has quietly rewritten election rules just weeks before a June 2 primary – handing an electoral advantage to the official tasked with auditing how the city spends its billions.
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[2026-04-04 09:09 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Hello and welcome to our coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and reaction in Australia for Saturday, April 4.
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[2026-04-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Left-wing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval rating has slid to a new record low as the Democrat darling, seen as Soros-friendly and as having aspirations to become the Democratic Party’s 2028 nominee, increasingly looks dimmer by the month.
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[2026-04-04 08:28 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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[2026-04-04 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments.
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[2026-04-04 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, propôs aumentar drasticamente os gastos militares do país para o próximo ano fiscal, com o objetivo de assegurar um valor recorde de US$ 1,5 trilhão na área de defesa. Para garantir, o valor, Trump propõe cortes em programas sociais, conforme consta da proposta orçamentária apresentada pela Casa Branca nesta sexta-feira (03/04).
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[2026-04-04 06:42 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry issued a circular to keep government spending within approved limits while maintaining essential public services, amid economic impact linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Excise Department has reported a growth of over 60 percent in revenue over the past three years, and the main reason for this growth in income is the optimal tax revenue generated by affixing security stickers on liquor bottles, the Excise Department said.
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[2026-04-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Shows that tend to combine folklore with modern-day action, like the Taiwanese series Agent From Above on Netflix, combine the darker elements of the traditional mythology with a sense of humor. But sometimes that sense of humor is well-integrated, and sometimes it comes out of nowhere.
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[2026-04-04 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
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