[2026-04-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Landlords ‘leveraging up’ by exploiting property tax rules are fuelling Australia’s housing affordability crisis, analysis finds

Snippet: Exclusive: Capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules created ‘extra artificial incentive’ for property speculation, the e61 Institute has found

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/01/property-tax-rules-landlords-investments-house-prices-australia

[2026-04-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Washington state] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Washington state’s ‘historic’ millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich – will it succeed?

Snippet: As living costs rise, the state where Gates and Bezos made billions is targeting top earners – could other states follow?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/washington-state-millionaire-tax-wealth

[2026-03-31 21:36 UTC+10:00] [Z.ai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zhipu AI revenue jumps 132% in first post-IPO report, missing estimates

Snippet: Total losses soar 59.5 per cent to 4.72 billion yuan driven by mounting research and development spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3348555/zhipu-ai-revenue-jumps-132-first-post-ipo-report-missing-estimates

[2026-03-31 18:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: T'way Air to rebrand as Trinity Airways

Snippet: Korean budget carrier T'way Air said Tuesday its shareholders have approved a plan to change the company’s name to “Trinity Airways,” in a rebranding move aimed at strengthening its identity.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706857

[2026-03-31 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Plans to increase on-street parking, fines and rates in Melbourne draft budget

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/city-of-melbourne-draft-budget-parking-fee-increase-rate-rise/106516382

[2026-03-31 17:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 32.6 million to get up to 600,000 won in relief cash. Will non-Korean residents be included?

Snippet: Some 32.56 million people in South Korea — those in the bottom 70 percent of the income bracket — will likely receive a one-off cash handout of between 100,000 won and 600,000 won ($65-$390) under the government’s supplementary budget plan.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706805

[2026-03-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Impact of Middle East war hits Korea’s medical sector

Snippet: Oil-linked supply crunch drives up prices of medical consumables, adding pressure on deficit-hit hospitals

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706765

[2026-03-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Apple] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: MacBook Neo review: the budget Apple laptop powered by an iPhone chip

Snippet: Snappy performance, high-quality screen, best-in-class keyboard and trackpad show cheaper can still be great

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/31/macbook-neo-review-budget-apple-laptop-iphone-chip

[2026-03-31 16:29 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Queensland promises to use fuel tax windfall on cost-of-living relief

Snippet: The excess goods and services tax collected as fuel prices surged would be returned to Queensland households, the state government has promised, as it joined with Victoria to knock back an alternative proposal to cut prices at the bowser.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/queensland-promises-to-use-fuel-tax-windfall-on-cost-of-living-relief-20260331-p5zk7q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The 26-cent saving at the bowser will be wiped out within weeks

Snippet: Savings from a 26 cent a litre cut to fuel excise tax could be wiped out within weeks with the global oil price expected to continue its climb, increasing motorists’ bills for diesel and petrol into the foreseeable future and regardless of when the Iran war ends.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-26-cent-saving-at-the-bowser-will-be-wiped-out-within-weeks-20260331-p5zkat.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: South Korea proposes over $17 billion in additional budget to ease energy costs as Iran war rages on

Snippet: South Korea on Tuesday proposed a supplementary budget worth 26.2 trillion won (about $17.1 billion) to ease the burden of rising energy prices on households and industries as the Middle east conflict has created a supply crunch.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/south-korea-budget-energy-costs-iran-war-.html

[2026-03-31 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul could invoke emergency fiscal orders over Mideast energy crisis: Lee

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706591

[2026-03-31 15:33 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bin bag panic grips South Korea as huge Iran war crisis budget agreed

Snippet: The won is at a 17-year low, parliament is in damage control mode and shop shelves are being stripped clean of plastic bags

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348485/bin-bag-panic-grips-south-korea-huge-iran-war-crisis-budget-agreed

[2026-03-31 15:11 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EXCLUSIVE: Debt, discipline, and daring: Inside the Lopez Group’s high-risk bets

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/debt-discipline-daring-inside-lopez-group-high-risk-bets/

[2026-03-31 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't proposes W26.2tr extra budget, including W4.8tr for cash handouts, to cushion Mideast impact

Snippet: The Seoul government on Tuesday proposed a supplementary budget of 26.2 trillion won ($17.1 billion) largely aimed at cushioning the impact of surging fuel prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that will include cash handouts for about 70 percent of the population.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706553

[2026-03-31 11:47 UTC+10:00] [Money / Saving] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cost crisis: Where your budget is about to be squeezed even harder

Snippet: Keeping a roof above your head and the lights on are among the rising costs giving Australians – and economists – major cause for concern, with warnings the country could be heading for a recession by the end of the year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/money/saving/cost-crisis-where-your-budget-is-about-to-be-squeezed-even-harder-20260331-p5zk6y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Watchdog targets taxpayer-funded National Academies over DEI, climate and transgender spending

Snippet: A consumer watchdog group is accusing the federally funded National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine of using taxpayer dollars to support DEI, transgender-related and other left-leaning initiatives, according to a new report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/us-news/watchdog-targets-taxpayer-funded-national-academies-over-dei-climate-and-transgender-spending/

[2026-03-31 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY Dems pushing to raise corporate tax rate to bail out Mamdani’s massive deficit: ‘There’s a huge appetite’

Snippet: New York state Democratic lawmakers are pushing to raise the corporate tax rate on businesses to help bail out Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is facing a projected $5.4 billion deficit in the city budget, sources told The Post.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/us-news/nys-lawmakers-eye-corporate-tax-hike-to-bail-out-mamdani-nyc-budget-deficit/

[2026-03-31 07:13 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian politics live: social media giants accused of ‘potential non-compliance’ with under-16s social media ban

Snippet: Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube being investigated as eSafety releases update on compliance with social media ban. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/31/australian-politics-live-social-media-ban-cost-of-living-fuel-crisis-excise-inflation-anthony-albanese-jim-chalmers-budget-ntwnfb

[2026-03-31 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tax regulation changes key focus at anniversary celebrations of BTA in Biyagama - DailyNews

Snippet: Sweeping tax regulation changes that tighten compliance, expand the tax base, and alter tax rates were the key areas of discussion at the 17th anniversary celebrations of the Biyagama Traders Association (BTA) held recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/31/local/975249/tax-regulation-changes-key-focus-at-anniversary-celebrations-of-bta-in-biyagama/

[2026-03-31 06:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Adult children brag about living with parents — while spending money on travel and designer bags

Snippet: A Millennial on social media is going viral for bragging about living at home with their parents and using the money they don’t use toward rent to buy designer bags.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/lifestyle/millennial-brags-about-living-with-parents-yet-buys-designer-bags/

[2026-03-31 05:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: When will fuel prices in Australia go down?

Snippet: Australians are set to see some much-needed relief at the petrol pump after Anthony Albanese announced the reduction of a key fuel tax for three months.The fuel excise, a tax on petrol, will be halved, seeing petrol prices finally go down after soaring for weeks due to the supply issues arising from the Middle East conflict.These changes and others will take effect soon, with Australians now having more certainty as to when they will pay less at the bowser.LIVE UPDATES:

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-shortage-australia-when-will-petrol-prices-go-down-explained/79bd42b8-cb81-4def-abf3-d4f6fec80680

[2026-03-31 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman blasts Mamdani ‘death tax’ proposal

Snippet: Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman and the statewide GOP ticket blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to dramatically increase the inheritance tax that would hit the middle class — and proposed a plan Monday to stop it.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/us-news/gop-gubernatorial-candidate-bruce-blakeman-blasts-mamdani-death-tax-proposal/

[2026-03-31 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Fuel tax cuts could mean interest rate pain

Snippet: March 31, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/fuel-tax-cuts-could-mean-interest-rate-pain/

[2026-03-31 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Debt servicing up 29.3% in January

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/business/top-business/debt-servicing-up-293-in-january/2310638

[2026-03-31 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Another major California school district on brink of collapse as furious parents square off with board

Snippet: Another major California school district is on the brink of collapse due to a massive budget shortfall — and parents are furious.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/us-news/socal-school-district-on-brink-of-collapse-parents-furious/

[2026-03-31 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US lawmakers visit Taiwan, voice support for stalled defense budget

Snippet: From left, US Sen. Jacky Rosen, Vice Mister of Taiwan National Defense Ministry Hsu Szu-chien, US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Secretary-General of the Taiwan National Security Council Joseph Wu, Sen. John Curtis, and US Sen. Thom Tillis, first from right, smile as they visiting the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) in Taoyuan City, Northern Taiwan, Monday, March 30, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-us-lawmakers-defense-budget-congress-685b8cf5feef733a86b360325913e442

[2026-03-31 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Oil giant Shell says tax hike could hurt Australia’s hunt for fuel

Snippet: Global energy giant Shell is cautioning Australia against taxing gas exporters’ windfall profits, declaring it would destabilise vital trade ties with Asian partners and make it harder for the government to secure increasingly scarce deliveries of petrol, diesel and jet fuel from the region.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/oil-giant-shell-says-tax-hike-could-hurt-australia-s-hunt-for-fuel-20260330-p5zjzr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 23:39 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US senators visit Taiwan to push defence spending as arms deadlines loom

Snippet: The trip signals Washington’s frustration with budget impasse, but analysts say real power over Taiwan policy rests with the White House

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348433/us-senators-visit-taiwan-push-defence-spending-arms-deadlines-loom

[2026-03-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Tom Chan Pak-lam] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKU eyes up to US$385 million bond to fund Northern Metropolis expansion

Snippet: Roadshows arranged by bankers including HSBC Holdings will draw banks, insurers, pension funds and asset managers in the coming days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348432/hku-eyes-us385-million-bond-fund-northern-metropolis-expansion

[2026-03-30 22:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rival parties agree to pass extra budget bill by April 10

Snippet: The ruling and main opposition parties said Monday they agreed to pass a 25 trillion-won ($16.5 billion) extra budget bill proposed by the government by April 10.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705986

[2026-03-30 20:45 UTC+10:00] [Standard Chartered] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BOCHK reports 5% net profit growth as bad debt exposure in China offsets strong fee income

Snippet: BOCHK’s real estate loans were mainly to state-backed enterprises including Vanke, the latest mainland developer to come under pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348398/bochk-reports-5-net-profit-growth-bad-debt-exposure-china-offsets-strong-fee-income

[2026-03-30 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: This move is economically irresponsible – and absolutely the right thing to do

Snippet: Anthony Albanese’s decision to halve the fuel excise for the next three months is economically irresponsible, damaging to the budget bottom line and will put significant pressure on interest rates.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/this-move-is-economically-irresponsible-and-absolutely-the-right-thing-to-do-20260330-p5zjs6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israel passes budget, extending Netanyahu term

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Ronen Zvulun, Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-war-iran-budget-netanyahu-elections-bc75b11a9d1d833733c6f9e56a15aeda

[2026-03-30 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Mistral secures $830 million in debt financing to fund AI data center

Snippet: French AI startup Mistral said Monday it has secured $830 million in debt financing to fund a data center powered by thousands of Nvidia chips.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/mistral-ai-paris-data-center-cluster-debt-financing.html

[2026-03-30 17:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul eyes near-W800tr 2027 budget to accelerate AI push

Snippet: South Korea will pursue an expansionary fiscal policy next year to accelerate a major transition centered on artificial intelligence, the government said Monday, with spending potentially approaching 800 trillion won ($529 billion).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705758

[2026-03-30 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Budget airlines built on cheap fares now face a painful reality: Fuel is getting expensive

Snippet: Budget airlines in Asia risk losing their price advantage as fuel prices rise and Middle East tensions disrupt key routes, forcing carriers to raise fares and cut expenses.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/asia-budget-airlines-fuel-costs-middle-east-routes-demand.html

[2026-03-30 17:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign spending jumps on BTS weekend, locals pull back

Snippet: BTS turned Gwanghwamun into a global stage on March 21, but for nearby merchants, the concert weekend reshuffled spending rather than delivering a broad retail boost.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705738

[2026-03-30 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India flags slower growth, wider deficit as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi

Snippet: India has warned that its growth forecast of 7.0%–7.4% for the financial year ending March 2027 faces "considerable downside" risk due to rising energy costs and supply‑chain disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/india-flags-slower-growth-wider-deficit-iran-war.html

[2026-03-30 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: De-aged casts, ChatGPT-generated programs: How AI is changing Korean TV

Snippet: Major networks scale up AI adoption amid budget crunch

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705680

[2026-03-30 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Australia to halve fuel tax as global energy crisis deepens

Snippet: Australia’s government will slash petrol and diesel taxes by half amid a surge in fuel prices prompted by the US-Israel war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/australia-to-halve-fuel-tax-as-global-energy-crisis-deepens

[2026-03-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] Key tax incentives for investors in the Philippines

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-tax-whiz-incentives-foreign-investors-philippines/

[2026-03-30 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Liberal party] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Angus Taylor rebukes Andrew Hastie for call for Liberals to be ‘open-minded’ on tax rises and property concessions

Snippet: The split comes as some MPs raise the prospect of a new conversation about the party’s leadership

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/angus-taylor-andrew-hastie-national-liberals-tax-rises-property-concessions

[2026-03-30 13:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Israel increases defense spending budget

Snippet: Israel's parliament approved the 2026 budget early Monday, providing for a significant increase in military spending as the country remains engaged in wars on multiple fronts.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705536

[2026-03-30 13:26 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel adds US$10 billion to its war chest with defence budget increase

Snippet: Opposition calls 2026 budget ‘greatest theft’ in Israel’s history as the government protects settlement funds while cutting public services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3348339/israel-adds-us10-billion-its-war-chest-defence-budget-increase

[2026-03-30 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Israel approves 2026 budget with increased defence spending

Snippet: Jerusalem — Israel's parliament approved the 2026 budget early Monday, providing for a significant increase in military spending as the country remains engaged in wars on multiple fronts. Lawmakers passed the budget with 62 votes in favour and 55 against.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/news/israel-approves-2026-budget-with-increased-defence-spending/2310097

[2026-03-30 11:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani skips Bernie Sanders’ Bronx ‘Tax the Rich’ rally as tensions over lefty legislation mount with Gov. Hochul

Snippet: Lefties turned out in droves for Sunday’s “Tax the Rich” rally featuring Sen. Bernie Sanders in The Bronx — but Mayor Mamdani refused to show face as he walks a tightrope with Gov. Hochul over taxes.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/us-news/mamdani-skips-bernie-sanders-bronx-tax-the-rich-rally-as-tensions-over-lefty-legislation-mount-with-gov-hochul/

[2026-03-30 09:10 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Today hosts grill Jim Chalmers on fuel tax cuts

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/today-hosts-grill-jim-chalmers-on-fuel-tax-cuts-20260330-p5zjs9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Zohran Mamdani takes pro-homeowner stance — but fails to mention property tax threats

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani didn’t mention his threatened 9.5% property tax hike during a speech at a Queens church Sunday, drawing speculation that he’s all but dropped the unpopular idea.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/us-news/zohran-mamdani-takes-pro-homeowner-stance-but-fails-to-mention-property-tax-threats/

[2026-03-30 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Major Wall Street powerhouse weighs southern move as Mamdani-led tax threats swirl

Snippet: A major Wall Street powerhouse is weighing a southern escape as New York City’s new mayor talks about soaking big business with taxes, according to a report published Sunday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/us-news/major-wall-street-powerhouse-weighs-southern-move-as-mamdani-led-tax-threats-swirl/